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Dates to Know
October 13: Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Student Holiday
October 18 (Saturday): PTA Fall Festival, 2-5pm
October 20: Diwali, Religious Observance, School Holiday
October 23: Picture Retakes
October 23: PTA Restaurant Fundraising Night at Five Guys, 5-9pm
October 24: PTA Fun Run (see times below)
October 24: Camelot Chorus joins Pyramid Chorus in singing National Anthem at FCHS Football Game, 6:45pm
October 29: 3-Hour Early Release Wednesday at 12:50 for K-6
October 31: End of 1st Quarter Dance Parties (20 minutes for K-2 and 3-6)
October 31: End of 1st Quarter: 2-hour Early Release at 1:50pm (no supervision at school except SACC)
November 3-4: Student Holidays/Election Day
November 6: AAP Parent/Caregiver Meeting about Full time AAP Referrals, 6:30pm, Library
Today picture packages were sent home with students. Prepaid package photos went home in addition to a preview package for families who did not preorder.
Falls Church High School is excited to share that Phase II of the renovation is complete. Principal Nowak invites you to attend an Open House on Monday October 6th at 5:30 pm to tour the building and explore the beautiful new spaces.
Highlights of the renovation include a new planetarium, performing arts wing, Auditorium, main entrance, library, cafeteria, STEM Lab, culinary arts kitchen, and much more. The renovation project is ongoing and scheduled for completion in Fall 2026.
The Open House will be followed by a Community Meeting, hosted by the FCPS Design and Facilities team, from 6:30–7:30 p.m. in the Cafeteria. This meeting will provide updates on the upcoming Outdoor Sports Facilities Renovation, set to begin this spring.
Mark your calendar! The Fun Run is Friday, October 24. Family members are welcome to join students in the Fun Run (or walk), or to come to watch. The Run times are as follows:
9:30-10:15 Kindergarten
10:15-11:00 4th Grade
11:00-11:45 6th Grade
11:20-11:50 AM PreK (inside track)
11:45-12:30 2nd Grade
1:15-2:00 3rd Grade
2:00-2:45 5th Grade
2:45-3:30 1st Grade
FCPS is continuing to explore options for adjusting school start times, with the primary goal of beginning the middle school day at 8 a.m. or later. In order to minimize any costs associated with this change, elementary and high school start times would need to shift as well.
Providing feedback opportunities for the community is a critical part of this effort. Since 2024, FCPS’ consultant has hosted five community forums and administered two surveys. A new School Start Times Survey is open and includes two options that are designed to support student well-being, align with research, balance transportation logistics, and minimize costs.
Staff, parents and caregivers, students, and community members may provide input on the two options by taking the survey. The survey deadline has been extended to Monday, October 6. Find more information on adjusting school start times on the FCPS website.
PTA News
Call for Volunteers: Fall Festival Committee
The annual Fall Festival is scheduled for Saturday, October 18, and we are looking for a dedicated team of parent volunteers to help make it a success. We have a variety of opportunities available, and any amount of time you can give is greatly appreciated! Whether you'd like to help welcome families, lead a game, or organize the kids' small business booths, your support is invaluable.
If you are interested in joining the committee, please email Linda directly at lcwade3@gmail.com. We are so grateful for all the parents who consistently come together to make this event a success!
Faculty Fairies: A Low-Pressure Way to Say "Thank You"
Show your appreciation to our teachers by signing up to tidy up the faculty lounge at your convenience. Or order some treats via Amazon or drop off treats with Linda Wade. Please email her at lcwade3@gmail.com to arrange drop off.
Reflections National Art Contest
Does your child love art? We'd love to have a parent lead Reflections for our kids at Camelot Elementary. Reflections is a nation-wide arts education program that has been inspiring students for over 50 years. This year, students will create original works of art based on the theme "I Belong." As the lead, you would organize the submissions of artwork in categories like dance, film, and visual arts and oversee the judging and recognition process for students' artwork. Learn more here.
Fun Run on October 24!
Our biggest fundraiser of the year, the Fun Run, is returning to the fall season on October 24th to help us better budget for school-year activities. This event helps fund essential programs like field trips, the Ice Cream Social, Booked for Breakfast, and more. Please check your child’s Thursday Folder for more details.
Mark Your Calendars
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Fall Festival: Saturday, October 18, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
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PTA Restaurant Night: Thursday, October 23, 5-9 p.m. at Five Guys
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Fun Run: Friday, October 24
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