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02/26 Quarter 3 Interim Reports Sent Home
02/28 Parent Coffee (9:00-10:00am, Cafeteria)
Topic: Medical Care for Children Partnership (MCCP) Services
03/03 Family Food Market (3:45-4:30pm, Cafeteria)
03/03-03/07 Read Across America Week
03/06 Gr. 1 Field Trip to Green Spring Garden
(McCall, Demery-Debrow, and Prasser)
03/07 Gr. 1 Field Trip to Green Spring Garden (Aldhobhani & Park)
03/10 3-Hour Early Release -Dismissal time 12:20pm
03/13 Family Literacy Night (5:30-7:00pm, Cafeteria & Gym)
03/14 Parent Coffee (9:00-10:00am, Cafeteria)
Topic: Supporting Health and Behavioral Development at Home
03/19 Gr. 5 Field Trip to Hidden Oaks Nature Center
(Abourakty & Rigby)
03/20 Student Parent Lunch (Lunch Time, Cafeteria)
03/26 Spring Pictures & 5th grade Panoramic
Gr. 5 Field Trip to Hidden Oaks Nature Center
(O’Neal & Garvin)
04/01 Kindergarten Orientation (2:00-3:00pm, Gym)
04/24 Gr. 4 Field Trip to Kennedy Center
We are always proud of our students who consistently show their Cougar Pride by demonstrating respectful, responsible, and safe behaviors.
After School Academy (ASA) is off and running! Taught by our own dedicated teachers and led by ASA Coordinator Jennifer Boyle. The program focuses on closing achievement gaps in math, reading, and science. We’re also excited to welcome Annandale High School students to support learning in the classrooms!
Happy St. Valentine’s Day!
Our next 3-hour early release is coming up on Monday, 3/10. Please let us know if your child will be going home at 12:20pm or will need supervision until 3:20 pm via completing https://forms.gle/BECSp8PjNDhTikEV9. If we do not receive a response from parents, we are required to keep your student until 3:20pm. Please let us know so we can ensure your child gets home safely on Monday.
Our school will participate in the FCPS Student Experience Survey. This survey will gather important feedback from students about their school experiences to help FCPS make meaningful improvements.
All students in grades 3-6, except those who have opted out, will receive a link to the survey in their FCPS email on February 24. We will administer the survey during the school day between Monday, February 24, and Friday, March 7. Any student may take the survey at home, if they are unable to take the survey during the school day. You will receive a communication with details on how to preview the survey and opt your child out, if you choose.
We believe it's important to hear from our students about what we're doing well and where we can improve. This work also aligns with the five equity commitments in FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan, which focus on amplifying student voice and experiences as we work toward meeting plan goals.
The Spring Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener will be administered to students in grades 3-5 during the week of February 24, 2025. Students use the SEL Screener twice a year to share their perspectives on how well their school and community help them develop skills they need to succeed. The screener works by asking questions or presenting statements that students can think about and respond to. More information is available about the SEL Screener by accessing this link: https://www.fcps.edu/student-tests-and-assessments/student-assessment-details/social-emotional-screener
If you have any questions please reach out to our SEL Screener Leads, Emma Day or Nicole Scher, at eday1@fcps.edu or nrscher@fcps.edu.
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has issued a new, first-time waiver allowing students fasting during the school day from February 28 to March 28, 2025, to request take-home breakfast and lunch meal kits. The Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) will provide meal kits reflecting the school menu. Meals will be kept cold and must be heated at home. Students may claim one breakfast and one lunch kit per day. If a student purchases breakfast or lunch at school, they cannot pick up a kit that day. Meal kits must be picked up by students at the end of the school day—adults cannot collect them. Parents or guardians must submit a weekly request form via the FCPS FNS website by the deadlines:
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February 24, 2025, for February 28 and the week of March 3, 2025
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March 3, 2025, for the week of March 10, 2025
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March 10, 2025, for the week of March 17, 2025
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March 17, 2025, for the week of March 24, 2025
Forms must be submitted on time to receive meal kits for the following week.
 Please make sure your child has all of their necessary immunizations. Remember, all students are required to be immunized against certain diseases to attend school in Virginia. This is an important part of keeping children healthy!
Starting Monday, May 19, students who have not provided proof of immunization may not be allowed to attend school. You can check your child’s immunization status and submit updated immunization information by accessing SIS ParentVUE.
Please check with your healthcare provider to make sure your child is up to date on required immunizations for the 2024-25 school year. If your child needs an immunization, make an appointment with your healthcare provider, visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a list of child immunization clinics, or view other Immunization Resources. Be wise and immunize!
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