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Families,
April is a meaningful month in our school community as we recognize and celebrate both the Month of the Military Child and Autism Awareness Month. This week we celebrate Military Children who attend our FCPS schools with Purple Up Day. Purple symbolizes all branches of the military, it is a combination of Army Green, Marine Corps scarlet, and Coast Guard, Air Force, and Navy blue.
As a reminder, the hours for ESY are 7:45-10:45am and the dates are July 6-July 30.
As always, we welcome your feedback and wish you a wonderful week.
Hoang and Laura
April Statewide Election: No School for Students Tuesday, April 21
There will be no school for students on Tuesday, April 21, for the Virginia statewide election. Student activities, athletic practices, and events may proceed as scheduled.
FCPS will offer lunch and a snack at no cost to children aged 18 and under on Tuesday, April 21, at participating schools. The meals must be eaten on site, and enrichment activities will be available for the children. For more information, visit the FCPS Food and Nutrition Services webpage.
See the complete school year calendar.
Mandated Guardianship Training
In an effort to support guardians with better understanding their roles, Virginia law changed to require all guardians to take a one time, hour long, online training. If you’re a legal guardian, make sure you complete this training, save your certificate of completion, and submit information about this on your annual guardianship report. Remember we always have information on guardianship and alternatives at thearcofnova.org/sdm.
Help FCPS Sustain Excellence: Make Your Voice Heard on the FY 2027 Budget
About 70% of the FCPS budget comes from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. There are several upcoming opportunities to provide feedback to the county on its budget before final adoption in May. This includes public budget hearings (April 14-16) and an online survey. Learn how the FCPS budget helps us sustain our excellence.
Save the Date: Annual Art and Music Show
May 8
We will have our annual Art and Music Show on May 8, 2026. The art gallery will open at 9:30 and musical performances will start at 10:00.
First Responder Interaction Day
Saturday, April 25th, 10 AM-2 PM
Fairfax Fire Training Academy on West Ox Rd.
This free event is designed to help individuals with disabilities, their families, and community members learn how to safely and confidently interact with first responders in emergency situations. Participants will have the opportunity to meet local first responders, learn about emergency and crisis resources, and practice real-life scenarios in a supportive environment.
At the event, you can:
• Meet and interact with police, fire, and emergency personnel
• Practice navigating emergency scenarios through role-play
• Learn about helpful safety tools like disability ID cards and Emergency Health Profiles
• Explore community resources that support safety and independence
These interactive experiences help build understanding and confidence for both community members and first responders, strengthening safety and communication for everyone involved.
Event details and registration:
https://thearcofnova.org/event/first-responder-interaction-day/
No-Cost Healthcare for Our Community:
April 18-19
Remote Area Medical (RAM) is bringing a free health clinic to Chantilly to provide quality care to those in need. The clinic is open to everyone on a first-come, first-served basis until they reach capacity. You do not need an ID to receive services.
When and Where The clinic runs for two days only on Saturday, April 18, and Sunday, April 19, 2026. It will be held at Mubarak Mosque, located at 4555 Ahmadiyya Dr., Chantilly, VA 20151.
Parking Lot Opens: Friday at 11:59 p.m.
Clinic Opens: Saturday and Sunday at 6 a.m.
Services Provided Professional volunteers will offer several types of free care:
Dental: Cleanings, fillings, extractions, and dental X-rays.
Vision: Complete eye exams, health evaluations, and prescription glasses made on-site.
Medical: Physical exams, RX consultations, women’s health, and general exams.
This event is hosted by Humanity First. For more information, please visit RAMUSA.ORG or call 865-579-1530.
Literacy Instruction for Students
with Significant Disabilities
Friday, April 24, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
In this session participants will explore the five components of literacy and corresponding instructional practices designed to support the literacy needs of students with significant cognitive disabilities.
Register here
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.
Order Your Yearbook Today
2025-2026 Kilmer Center School Yearbooks are now for sale. The cost is $15 per yearbook and may be purchased through 5/4/2026. You can order your yearbooks here. A paper copy of the form was sent home with students as well. If you would like to purchase the yearbook but require support please contact Andrea Bylykbashi at avbylykbashi@fcps.edu .
Community Conversations: Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid
As a listening leader, connecting with community members across our school division is critical to Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Dr. Reid’s 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:
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.
 Resources From our Family Liaison
Military Family Field Day for MOMC - Saturday, April 18
FCPS will celebrate the Month of the Military Child with a good, old-fashioned field day! All military-connected families with FCPS students are invited to a special field day to honor our military-connected children at Annandale High School on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 12 - 2 p.m. Registration link for the Military Family Field Day
Postsecondary Education and Employment Options
This event is designed to provide students with disabilities seeking a standard or advanced diploma and their families with an introduction to options available after high school. Representatives from adult education, employment, and community programs will host information tables.
Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Woodson High School Cafeterias A/B Registration Link
April Parenting Workshops
Parents and caregivers can join the April “Stronger Foundations for Parenting” workshop series focused on building strong parent-child relationships, resilience, and overall child well-being. Sessions are offered both virtually and in person throughout April. More information and registration: Stronger Foundations for Parenting Workshop Series & Power of Play in Parenting
Dads Parenting Group
Free classes for Fathers offered in English and Spanish. These groups are designing to support fathers by providing parenting resources, peer support, and a space to connect with other dads in the community. More information: Dads parenting group
Upcoming Dates
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