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Important Dates

March 20: Holiday -- No School

March 25: 3-hour Early Release Wednesday

March 27: Quarter-End -- 2-hour Early Release

March 30-April 3:  Spring Break -- No School

April 6:  Teacher Workday -- No School

April 10:  Kindergarten Orientation Day Event, 2pm-3:30pm

April 10:  Teacher Workday -- No School

FCPS 2025-2026 Standard School Year Calendar

NOTIFICATION OF TESTING AND RETEST PERMISSION FORM

State Assessments, Grades 3-6

Dear Parents and Guardians:

Students in grades 3-6 participate in state assessments each year. State assessments measure how students are learning grade level standards. Format and timing of state assessments vary by subject and grade level. The Standards of Learning (SOL) tests include mathematics, science in grade 5, and reading standardized tests, with an integrated reading and writing (IRW) component in grade 5. 

More information about these assessments can be found on the webpage: SOL Tests in Elementary and Middle Schools (https://www.fcps.edu/node/42716). The Grade Level Tests webpage (https://www.fcps.edu/node/50045) outlines the division testing schedule for required assessments at each grade. School staff will contact you with the specific dates your student is scheduled to take spring SOL tests.

The state allows some elementary students who fail a spring SOL test to have another attempt before the end of the school year. Retests are not offered for the integrated reading and writing (IRW) component. Parent/guardian permission is required for the school to retest any student in grades 3-6. A decision not to allow retesting will not impact your student’s course grade or academic record. 

If you believe your student would benefit from a second opportunity to demonstrate knowledge and skills on the spring SOL test, submit your decision using the Parent Digital Consent application (https://www.fcps.edu/family-resources/technology/digital-resources/consent). This application uses your SIS ParentVUE login. If you don’t have a SIS ParentVUE Account, you may complete and return the form below to the school to give permission for retesting. 

If you have questions about state assessments or about SOL retesting, contact your student’s teacher or the school test coordinator, Charlotte Quigley. 

Testing Dates:

3rd Grade

Reading:

• Tuesday, May 5

Math

• Tuesday, May 12

4th Grade

Reading:

• Tuesday, May 5

Math

• Tuesday, May 12

5^th Grade:

Reading:

• IRW: Wednesday, March 18th
• Wednesday, May 6

Math

• Wednesday, May 13

Science:

• Tuesday, May 19

6^th Grade:

Reading:

• Wednesday, May 6

Math

• Wednesday, May 13

Algebra:

• Thursday, May 21

• Community Conversations: Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid

As a listening leader, connecting with community members across our school division is critical to FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Her Community Conversations are opportunities for you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Events will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) on: 

• Tuesday, March 17, from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m., at Glen Forest Elementary School.
• Monday, March 23, at Ravensworth Elementary School.
• Monday, April 13, at Belle View Elementary School.
• Monday, April 20, at Westgate Elementary School.
• Wednesday, April 22, at Crestwood Elementary School.

Click on a date to register to attend that event. Registration is not required, but helps with planning, especially for child care and interpretation services. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.

Kindergarten Orientation at Greenbriar West Elementary

Friday, April 10, 2pm-3:30pm

2026-27 Kindergarten Survey

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Please help us with projecting the Kindergarten enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year. Virginia Law, section 22.1-254, requires that children who will reach their fifth birthday on or before September 30, 2026, must be enrolled in Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year unless the parent or guardian notifies the school in writing that they do not wish the child to attend school until the following year.

If you have a child who will be five years old on or before September 30, 2026, please complete this form. If any of your neighbors have children who will be eligible for Kindergarten, please share this information with them, as we are especially interested in reaching those Greenbriar West families who do not have children currently attending school.

The information on this survey will help the school plan for adequate facilities and personnel for the 2026-2027 school year. Please email the completed form to Patty Li at pli@fcps.edu.  

2026 Special Education Family Conference: Rescheduled

FCPS’ 2026 Special Education Family Conference has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Marshall High School. Updated conference details are now available on the Special Education Family Conference webpage.

Please register for the event.

If you registered before, please re-register for the new date. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this date change may cause and appreciate your understanding.

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Family Engagement Survey to Open March 9

FCPS is administering our Family Engagement Survey, which will be open from Monday, March 9, to Monday, March 23. Your feedback is critical in helping us to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs in our schools. 

Survey topics include:

• Welcoming environment.
• Communication.
• Student success.
• Advocacy.
• Family and school partnerships.
• Community partnerships.

The survey will be available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Pashto, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese. 

Parents/caregivers will receive a survey link via email from FCPS on March 9. A survey link will also be posted on FCPS’ website. Paper surveys will be available at each school. Please stay tuned for more information.

Student Fasting Meal Kits

From February 18 to March 19, 2026, a Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) waiver allows students fasting during the school day to request take-home meal kits. These kits include a complete school breakfast and lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.

Important Meal Kit Information: 

• Kits are charged based on a student’s meal status (Free, Reduced, or Paid).
• Students may claim one breakfast and one lunch kit per day.
• Students who eat a meal at school during the day are not eligible for a take-home kit on the same day.
• Kits are distributed at the end of the school day. Students must pick up their own kits; adults are not permitted to collect them.

Parents or guardians must submit a weekly request form via the FCPS FNS website by the deadlines:

• March 9, 2026 for the week of March 16, 2026

Forms must be submitted on time to receive meal kits for the following week.

Friday, March 6

Club Picture Day

The following clubs will be taking their club pictures for the yearbook:

• Safety Patrols/Safety Officers (6^th)
• 7 Year Club (6^th)
• 5^th Grade Chorus
• 6^th Grade Chorus & All County Chorus
• Equity Club SCA (K-6^th)
• WGBW News Crew (6^th)
• Green Team (2^nd-6^th)
• Chess Club (2^nd-6^th)
• Savage Panda (3^rd-6^th)
• Strings (4^th, 5^th, 6^th)
• Band (5^th & 6^th)

Please be sure your students wear/bring their club shirts on that day (if applicable).

All the other PTA sponsored after school clubs will take their club pictures at their own convenience.

FCPS Fine and Performing Arts Camp

Elementary Institute for the Arts

Summer 2026 Program

Eligibility:

Open to students currently in grades K-5

All Students are welcome:

FCOS Students

Students enrolled in Private Schools

Students who are Homeschooled

Non-Fairfax County Residents

Camp Details:

Location:  Robinson Secondary School

5035 Sideburn Road

Fairfax, VA 22032

Week One:  July 6-10

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