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Important Upcoming Events   Friday, March 20 - Eid-al-Fitr - School Closed Friday, March 27 - End of 3rd Quarter - 2 hour early release March 30 - April 3 - Spring Break - School Closed Monday, April 6 - Teacher Workday - Student Holiday Friday, April 10 - School Planning Day - Student Holiday Tuesday, April 21 - Teacher Workday/Virtual School Planning Day - Student Holiday

Carson Middle School’s SOL Testing dates are as follows:

May 5th - Reading SOL

May 13th - Math SOL

May 19th - Science 8 SOL (8th-graders only)

We are approaching the halfway mark of the third quarter. This is a great time for parents and guardians to review grades and current progress with your student.

Students, this is also an important opportunity to touch base with your teachers to see what supports may be needed so you can finish the quarter strong.

Parents and guardians, if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to a teacher or counselor. We are here to support your student’s success.

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:

• February 11, 2026 for week of February 18, 2026
• February 16, 2026 for the week of February 23, 2026
• February 23, 2026 for the week of March 2, 2026
• March 2, 2026 for the week of March 9, 2026
• March 9, 2026 for the week of March 16, 2026

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

Wellness Week Spirit Week 2026 – March 23–27

Join us for Wellness Week Spirit Week 2026! Each day, students are invited to participate in a fun dress-up theme while learning simple coping skills that support positive mental health and well-being.

Monday, March 23 – Music Monday
Wear your favorite band or musician shirt.
Coping Skill Focus: Listening to music can help boost mood and reduce stress.

Tuesday, March 24 – Tropical Tuesday
Wear island print or Hawaiian shirts.
Coping Skill Focus: Spending time in the sun helps your body absorb vitamin D, which supports overall wellness.

Wednesday, March 25 – Wild Wednesday / Therapy Dog Visits during Panther Time
Wear animal print from head to toe.
Coping Skill Focus: Spending time with animals can provide comfort and reduce feelings of stress or worry.

Thursday, March 26 – Team Carson Thursday
Wear Carson gear or workout gear.
Coping Skill Focus: Surrounding yourself with supportive peers and adults brings out the best in you.

Friday, March 27 – Fun Friday: Get Plenty of Sleep & Laughter!
Wear pajamas.
Coping Skill Focus: Laughter helps relax muscles, reduce stress hormones, and improve mood. Getting enough rest can lower cortisol levels and restore balance to the body.

We look forward to a fun and meaningful week focused on wellness! 

For more information about student wellness including tips and strategies click here or reach out to your child’s school counselor. 

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