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Important Dates
Early Release Wednesday
To maximize student safety and enhance our Early Release Wednesday (ERW) procedures and operations, we are resurveying our families for the four (4) remaining ERWs this school year. It is important we have ERW dismissal information from all our families. Additionally, we have updated our school policies regarding how families may communicate changes in dismissal plans for ERWs. In this new survey we ask you review these new policies and acknowledge your understanding of our new policies. If you have questions or feedback about ERWs or our new policies, please contact Principal Morris at kmorris@fcps.edu.
2026 Early Release Wednesday Student Dismissal Survey
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:
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February 11, 2026 for week of February 18, 2026
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February 16, 2026 for the week of February 23, 2026
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February 23, 2026 for the week of March 2, 2026
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March 2, 2026 for the week of March 9, 2026
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March 9, 2026 for the week of March 16, 2026
Forms must be submitted on time to receive meal kits for the following week.
SLES KINDESS WEEK, February 9th - 13th
Main Character Monday: Focus on self love and confidence! Wear an outfit and or accessories that makes you feel like your most confident self!
Your Words Matter Too! Tuesday: Wear a graphic tee, hat, or accessory that shares a kind, funny, or respectful phrase.
Care Bear Wednesday: Wear something with a teddy bear print, OR wear something warm and fuzzy compliment to your teacher and peers!
Comfort in Kindness Thursday: Be comfy and cozy in your pajamas! Spread kindness with your words and actions!
Heart to Heart Friday: Wear pink, red, hearts, or blends of items that spread joy, kindness, and love!
K&K Student Accident Insurance
Finance/Risk Management recommends that schools remind families on a quarterly basis the availability of voluntary student accident insurance. We are increasingly finding that some families do not have medical insurance due to affordability challenges. With multiple forms distributed at the beginning of the school year, important information about student accident insurance may not receive sufficient attention. Periodic reminders throughout the year are therefore recommended.
Fairfax County Public Schools does not provide medical insurance for accidents that occur at school. Parents may want to consider if purchasing voluntary student insurance is appropriate for their family.
K & K Insurance Group offers student accident insurance coverage that parents may purchase. For families without other medical insurance, this plan may be a helpful resource. Additionally, for families who already have coverage, this plan may help offset costs such as deductibles and co-pays. Coverage may be purchased at any time during the school year.
Lexia/FCPS Family Info Night
Do you have families of students at your school who want to learn more about Lexia? Invite them to join Lexia® Learning for a family information night to learn how FCPS is using Lexia® Core5 and Lexia® PowerUp in classrooms across the district in the 25-26SY to support students' Literacy growth.
Topics to be covered during this session include:
- What is Lexia Core5 and PowerUp and how do the programs support your students' individual learning needs?
- How does Lexia support teacher planning and instruction?
- How is Lexia data being used for progress monitoring and goal setting by educators
- Tips for supporting your student at home.
Sessions will take place on Wednesday, May 6 2026 @ 6:30 - 7:30 PM. Register for an FCPS/Lexia Parent Information Night via this link: bit.ly/familyinfo2526.
Family Resource Center Webinars and Workshops
Safe and Supporting Learning Environments
Wednesday, February 11, from 10- 11:30 a.m.
This presentation will explore:
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How trauma-informed practices and social-emotional learning (SEL) support student well-being and academic success.
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The impact of stress and trauma on children.
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The importance of creating safe and supportive learning environments.
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Helpful practices at school that teach and reinforce essential skills.
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Practical strategies families can use to strengthen these skills and nurture resilience in their children.
Register here
Family Cafe Series
The Family Cafe Series is a special time for parents to come together and learn about important topics. These fun and helpful sessions are designed to keep families informed and involved in their child's education--mind, body, and heart.
All sessions are 6:30-8 p.m. Interpreters and Childcare available.
February sessions:
Introduction to Career Pathways for students:
February 26 at the Lorton Community Center.
For more information contact the Family and School Partnerships office:
703-204-4300 and/or email at FamilyEngagement@fcps.edu
“Heroes”: Eighth Annual Marine Corps Student Art Competition
The National Museum of the Marine Corps (NMMC) Eighth Annual Marine Corps Student Art Competition will open on February 1st, 2026 to all U.S. students in grades K-12.
The theme for this year’s competition is “Heroes.” Student artists are asked to create a piece of 2D art which exemplifies the theme. The art can be inspired by the life, stories, and/or achievements of an individual Marine or group of Marines, a famous battle, or event.
SUBMISSION RULES AND REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility
Student artwork will be judged in five grade-based categories: K-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12, and special needs grades K-6 and 7-12. The competition is open to private, public, and homeschool students.
Deadline
Artwork entries must be submitted via digital copy and are limited to one entry per student. Email entries starting on February 1st, 2026, but no later than April 15th, 2026.
See the PDF below for more information, instructions, and details:
2026 MARINE CORPS STUDENT ART COMPETITION FLIER with forms.docx
Messages from PTA
Winter Membership PTA Meeting, February 26th at 6:30pm
We invite you to join fellow SLES parents for our Winter Membership Meeting on February 26 at 6:30pm. We will be meeting live and in person (!) in the SLES library and will be joined by members of the SLES staff and administration team.
The agenda includes:
- Update from Mr. Morris about recent changes to the school's administrative team (see email from Jan. 20)
- Schedule of upcoming Winter and Spring PTA-sponsored activities
- How to get involved in supporting various Stratford Landing activities
- County, State and National PTA Activities
We look forward to seeing you on the 26th!
SLES Spelling Bee Thursday, Feb. 12th at 6pm | 
