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Ananya Bhatt, Staff Writer

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Advanced Placement (AP) US History teacher Elizabeth Evans instructs her class on an anchor day, which she keeps lax to help her students jump into the week. While the specifics of catch-up days were determined by Jefferson administration, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) also played a role. “Some of the ideas started from an initiative FCPS started during COVID-19 in order to promote and support student mental health,” director of Student Services Sara Genetin-Pilawa said.

‘Catch-up days’ will begin Dec. 11

Ananya Bhatt, Staff Writer
December 2, 2023
During Callback, junior Ella Tysse, playing Cam, leans eagerly over a table to talk to freshman Vyaas Raj, who plays Reuben. “Here, Cam is asking for directions as she and Robin make a pitstop, and Reuben is the head of the tourist shop for Nebraska’s largest ball of twine,” senior Mayuka Valluri said.

One act wonders

Ananya Bhatt , Staff Writer
November 3, 2023
Students gather in Newton commons to watch the ongoing match between seniors Utkarsh Goyal and Manav Barath in the morning before 5th period starts. Ever since winter break, Goyal has been bringing in ping pong paddles and a net, starting a routine activity between him and his friends. “I was looking for a spot to play, realized some set of tables was perfect, and pretty much started from there,” Goyal said.

Students battle ping pong in the commons

Ananya Bhatt, Staff Writer
March 20, 2023
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