Important Links
PTA Links
ASFS PTA Directory - online ASFS PTA Directory is the primary way parents who have opted-in on ParentVue to communicate with each other
New Families- New Families Checklist, tech/apps tutorial, and more!
Arlington County Council of PTAs (CCPTA) - association of 35 Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs) across Arlington
Arlington Special Education PTA - APS-wide organization for all Arlington schools and programs on special education issues and advocacy for children with disabilities
Arlington Science Focus School (ASFS) Links:
ASFS Website - official school website
ParentVue - App/digital platform for all of your student’s APS records for K-12 - learn more here
ParentSquare - Primary communication tool used by your student’s teachers, ASFS admin, APS, and PTA - learn more here
ASFS School Menus - digital calendar for school breakfast / lunch / snack menus
MySchoolBucks - online payment portal to add lunch money / manage students meals account / view cafeteria purchases
ASFS Peachjar Flyers- flyers for community events
Arlington Public Schools (APS) Links:
APS School Status Alerts - information on how APS determines and communicates school closures / other emergency situations
Calendar: Arlington Public Schools
Arlington School Board Website
APS Engage - Info on topics that will be discussed for School Board action this school year and find out how to stay informed and be involved.
ASFS Directories
ASFS PTA Directory
The online ASFS PTA Directory is the primary way parents may communicate with each other. Parents may choose to opt into the directory at any time via ParentVUE, and you may customize what personal information is displayed under Settings in the Directory. You can search for students by name, grade, or teacher, and we encourage all ASFS families to opt into the ASFS PTA Student Directory in order to connect and stay in touch with fellow ASFS families!
Reminder: All parents and guardians must opt into the ASFS PTA Student Directory each year (for each APS student) via ParentVUE as part of the APS Online Back-toSchool Packet (OBTSP). The OBTSP typically opens in late August for the upcoming school year.
How to Opt Into the ASFS PTA Directory:
Login to ParentVUE with your User Name and Password.*
Open the Online Back to School Packet link and follow the instructions.
On the Student tab, under the PTA Student Directory Opt-In, PTA Directory Participation, select ‘Opt-in to release family information in the PTA Directory.'
This must be completed for each student.
*Note to first time users of ParentVUE: If you need your individual activation code, please contact the ASFS Front Office at 703.228.7670.
ASFS PTA Directory Notes:
To be included in the Directory AND to access the Directory, your email address must be on file in ParentVUE, and you must opt in each year for each of your APS students.
To request your password, enter the email address on file with ParentVUE, and click the "need your password" link. A password will be emailed to you. You may update your password under Settings once you log in.
To make any updates to your personal information, please visit ParentVUE*. Once approved, your updated information will be loaded into the ASFS PTA Directory in the next update.
To update what personal information is displayed, go to Settings (top left-hand corner) to change your Display Preferences.
*Additional information is available on the ParentVUE webpage, including details on the Online Back to School Packet webpage.
ASFS Staff Directory
For the most up to date list of ASFS staff, please visit the Staff Directory on the ASFS Website.