Gunston Gazette

June 9th: 35th Annual Gunston Variety Show
June 11th: Last Day of School - 2-hr early release - 1:20 p.m.

Last Day of School Dismissal

Dismissal Schedule for the Last Day of School

On the last day of school, Wednesday, June 11, school will be dismissed at 1:15 p.m.

Spanish:Está Programada una Salida Temprana el Último Día de Clases

El último día de clases. Miércoles 11 de junio, la escuela terminará a las una y cuarto de la tarde.

End of the Year Medication Pick-Up

Gunston Health Room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time (1:15pm) on the last day of school, Wednesday, June 11, which is an early dismissal day. Medication left in the health room after that time will be discarded. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student.

If you have any questions, please contact the school health aide at 703-541-3610

Attendance

Let's Finish the School Year Strong!

Student attendance at school is important all year long, up to the last day of school. Attendance has an effect on student performance and on school accreditation. See how to:

Check your child’s attendance record.
Help your student stay engaged at school.
Report future absences.
Understand the FCPS school calendar.

Learn more about attendance resources.

PTA News

The PTA wants to give a big THANK YOU to everyone who has donated their time, money and effort this year to help the PTA!

Please help us welcome the new board that was voted in at the May 22 meeting!

Meet the 2025 - 2026 Board

President: Jennifer Mays

Vice President: Morgan Bowles

Treasurer: Cheryl Heath

Secretary: Olivia Hupp

Volunteer Chair: Michelle Ko

Communications Chair: Kylie Powell

We are so excited to welcome this board and see all the wonderful things they have planned for next year!

**School supply box orders will be coming out soon!

End-of-Year Reminders

The last day of school is Wednesday, June 11! Please see some important reminders below:

Remind your child to return all school library books and FCPS laptops.
Check your child’s MySchoolBucks account and pay any balances.
Pick up any medications your child has been taking at school. A parent/guardian must pick them up in person.
Bookmark the 2025-26 school year calendar to be ready for next year.

Please contact our front office with any questions.

End of Year/Summer Special

Education and 504 Newsletter

The latest issue of the FCPS Special Education and 504 Newsletter is available online. Topics in this issue include:

COVID-19 Compensatory Education: Summer Academy
Extended School Year (ESY)
Be a Special Education Teacher
Planning for Life after High School
Fun Ways to Get Your Kids Moving this Summer
Exploring Summer Fun Without Leaving Your Home
Social Emotional Learning in the Summer
Self-Care Resources for Parents, Family Members, and Caregivers
Self, Health, and Relationship Education (SHaRE)
Preparing Your Student with Disabilities for College Board Exams
Fairfax County SEPTA News
Accessibility on the FCPS Website

Subscribe to the Special Education and 504 Newsletter.

Summer Meals

FCPS’ Summer Meal Service Program provides breakfast and lunch free of charge to all children aged 18 and younger. Check FCPS’ Food and Nutrition Services webpage and the USDA Meals Summer Meals for Kids Site Finder in mid-June for specific dates, times, and locations.

Please note that no meals will be served on the June 19 and July 4 holidays. If you have any questions regarding the Summer 2025 meal service, please contact us at SummerMeals@fcps.edu or at 703-813-4800.