Bingo Night - A Wonderful Time!
Thanks to the PTA - Jackie Chow and Rachel Orellana, Alyssa Densham and Jenny Gregory!! The engagement and fun was shared by all! Simply a wonderful time!
Plan Forward - Dates to Mark on Your Calendar
April 28 - Three Hour Early Release (call the office with any changes)
April 29 - Sixth Grade Pano Picture
April 29 - Longfellow Spring Open House 6 - 7 p.m.
May 3 - Spring Spectacular Fun Run and 5K and volunteer sign up!
May 4 - Grounds Sprucing, Planting and Cleaning Up! (More info. to come)
May 5 - 9 Teacher/Staff Appreciation Day (see sign up below)
May 6 - 20 - Standards of Learning (SOL) Testing - see the chart below
May 7 - Bike/Walk/Roll to School - Get a treat and sign the banner!
May 14 - Band Concert 5:30 p.m.
May 21 - Strings Concert 5:30 p.m.
June 3 - Chorus Concert 5:30 p.m.
June 5 - Field Day Grades K-5 (sign up here)
June 6 - Volunteer Breakfast (8:00 a.m. More info to follow)
June 9 - Kindergarten Performance 9:15 a.m.
June 10 - 6th Grade Field Day 9:15 - 11:00 and Celebration 1:00 p.m.
June 11 - Last Day of School - 2 Hour Early Release
2024-25 FCPS School Calendar
2025-26 FCPS School Calendar
Administration Notes
Dear Parents,
We had a busy week filled with learning, second grade field trips, Earth Week, and Bingo Night to name a few events.
We are looking forward to a wonderful Fun Run 5k and a 1k following it on Saturday, May 3rd. We do have teachers walking/running - we would love to see you out there albeit for a short time as we realize that there are many soccer and baseball activities. Sign up here! Here is the link to volunteer!
Come early for our pre-race warmup with local elite running club, Virginia House of Speed, and stay after for a post-race stretch with KGES parent and yoga instructor, Anahita Reilly! Local running groups and vendors will be on site and we are SO excited to welcome Anna Sudha Community Kitchen who will be providing food during the event! Their goal is to spread love through food and every dollar you spend will go to help them provide meals to shelters across Northern Virginia!
We do have a 3 hour early release on Monday, April 28th. Please call the office with any changes.
Thanks as always for your support!
Warmly,
Holly McGuigan Tia Hawkins Sarah Talley
Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal
SOL Testing Calendar Below!
Earth Week!
We wore spirit wear and also cleaned up our school grounds! Thanks for your support - let's make earth day - every day!!
Student Intentions - 2025-26 School Year
Please indicate your child(ren)'s intention for the next school year if you are moving or will attend another school. One form should be completed for each child ONLY if you are moving or will attend another school. This input will support our staffing and planning for the next school year. This information is non binding but will simply be used to plan. If you are returning, you do NOT need to complete this form. The link to the form is here.
Kindergarten Registration and Intention
If you have a child who will be 5 years old by September 30, they are eligible to attend Kindergarten for the upcoming year. Registration paperwork can be downloaded at this link. Once you have completed the paperwork and gathered the required documents, please come into the front office to meet with our registrar, Annie Joseph.
Alternatively, you can now choose to use online registration tool. If you choose the online option, you will then have to come into the office with the child’s original birth certificate, your proof of residence (deed/lease) and your ID. You can contact Annie Joseph to coordinate a convenient time.
Please complete this form if you have a rising kindergartner and plan on attending Kent Gardens. If you are hopeful to attend, you may complete but please note your status in the form below. We are not using this data for evaluative purposes nor for placement purposes but merely to collect information for the beginning of the school year. All students come in at various levels academically and socially. We are excited for our 2025-26 kindergarten students!
Kindergarten Parent Information Meeting took place on March 21st. Here is the link to review the slide deck.
Green Day ~ Earth Day!
Dear Families,
This week, our school community will focus on the character strength of Purpose. Purpose means having beliefs about the meaning of life and feeling that your life has a purpose. It’s about wanting to be part of something bigger than yourself. People with a sense of purpose believe they are here for a reason. That reason can be different for everyone — it might be inventing something new, bringing joy through art or music, or raising kind and responsible children.
Having a clear purpose helps people stay strong and courageous, even in difficult times. It also encourages them to act with kindness and love, even when it’s hard. When people feel connected to something greater, their lives have more meaning and fulfillment.
To practice and encourage the character strength of purpose at home, please visit The Positivity Project’s mobile-friendly P2 for Families (available in English and Spanish), where you will watch a video together and discuss a quote and three questions. Below are links to this week’s P2 for Families lessons. Click on the grade level that best meets your child’s needs.
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Unity Day!
Our Unity Team visited McLean HS and asked questions on their work and planned forward! It was a wonderful opportunity to learn from each other!
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Longfellow ~ Rising 7th Grader Updates
We invite all Rising 7th Grade and new FCPS families to join us for Longfellow Middle School’s Spring Open House on Tuesday, April 29th, from 6:00–7:00 PM. This is a great opportunity to tour the school, meet staff, and ask any questions as you prepare for the 2025–26 school year. We look forward to welcoming you!
Save the Date! Jump Start is an opportunity for students to learn more about middle school and meet other students before the school year begins. Jump Start dates are August 4-7. Students choose to attend during Session 1 (Monday & Tuesday) or Session 2 (Wednesday & Thursday) from 8:30 - 12:00 each day. Further details forthcoming regarding the registration process! If you have any questions feel free to contact our After-School Specialist, Lavina Gangwani-Colaco - lkgangwanico@fcps.edu.
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Increasing Access to Middle School Algebra 1
FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan Goal 3: Academic Growth and Excellence places a focus on successful completion of Algebra 1 by eighth grade. To increase access to Algebra 1 for middle school students, the school division has decided to streamline the criteria for taking Algebra 1 Honors in seventh grade.
With the simplified criteria, Iowa Algebra Aptitude Test (IAAT) scores are no longer a prerequisite when selecting either Mathematics 7 Honors or Algebra 1 Honors. Advanced Math 6 and an advanced pass in the SOL Math 7 are required for consideration for Algebra I. There are no requirements for Math 7 Honors such that students in Math 6 may sign up for Math 7 Honors or Math 7.
Families of students who took the IAAT this winter will receive their score report by the end of this month. Students who were scheduled for the IAAT but did not get to complete the test will have the chance to opt-in for a makeup test at the end of the year. Parents/caregivers will receive information about this makeup testing opportunity. Additional information and copies of upcoming family communication can be found on the IAAT webpage.
News from Shelley Lowinger - Parent Liaison
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