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Congratulations to our February Hive Time Recipients!
Mark Your Calendar!
Monday, February 16th , schools will be closed for the Presidents Day holiday.
Tuesday, February 17th , is a teacher workday. There will be no school for students.
Wednesday February 18th, 1st Day of Ramadan and Ash Wednesday,
religious observance
Wednesday February 25th, 3 Hour Early Release (1:05 pm)
Let’s Help Warm Up FCPS
Warm Up FCPS – Divisionwide Spirit Day
Tired of all the cold weather? Let’s warm up with a little school spirit across the division!
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid is encouraging all FCPS students, teachers, and staff to shake the wrinkles out of their brightest outfits and tropical wear to help brighten everyone’s moods on Thursday, February 19.
Ramadan Begins at Sundown on February 17th
Ramadan Mubarak to those in our community who observe! In Islam, Ramadan is the most sacred month of the year. During this month Muslims abstain from food and drink from dawn to sunset each day while striving to increase their spirituality, through prayers, charity, and good deeds.
Dear Parents/Caregivers:
Please complete this Google form if your child will participate in fasting and/or prayer during Ramadan. Parents/caregivers must provide permission for their student(s) to participate in fasting and prayer during Ramadan as this will interrupt their daily schedule. Please complete this form as soon as possible so we can make appropriate accommodations for them. You must complete a different form for each of your children who will participate in fasting and/or prayer.
Students who do not have a completed Ramadan prayer/fasting form will not be permitted to participate during the school day.
*Please Note: Students are expected to maintain appropriate behavior during fasting and prayer. Students who do not follow FCPS' SR&R during this time period will be removed from the prayer/fasting environment. Our goal is to maintain an environment of peace and respect during this sacred time.
Meal Kits for Fasting Students
From February 18 to March 19, students who are fasting during the day can take school meals home. These kits include one breakfast and one lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.
Families must fill out a request form each week for every student who wants a kit. The first deadline is Wednesday, February 11, for the week of February 16. Please note other important details below:
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Cost: Meals are charged just like a normal school day.
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Pickup: Students must grab their kits at the end of the school day.
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Menu: Kits include school meals that are easy to heat at home.
Visit the Food and Nutrition webpage for forms, deadlines, and other information. Please contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services with any questions at FCPSFNS@fcps.edu or 703-813-4800.
Get2Green Happenings
  Halley’s Get2Green team is ready to get our Crayon Drive, juice pouch recycling and the Takis bags recycling challenge going!
Kindergarten Registration is Easy!
There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:
- Determine eligibility.
- Identify your local school.
- Gather documents.
- Fill out forms.
- Schedule an appointment.
After the appointment at the school (the student and one caregiver must be present), the student will be ready for orientation and any other introductory events each school may host. Read more about the registration process.
Try Online Registration
Parents may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process. When registering, parents will create (or log in to an existing) SIS ParentVUE account.
Picture Day is Coming!
It’s time to get those smiles ready! Spring Picture Day is coming up on Monday, March 9th.
Spring pictures are a great chance to show off how much your child has grown this school year.
A proof or portrait package will be sent home from the school with information on how to order. (Allow 3-4 weeks)
Strawbridge Studios will be taking Classroom Group pictures for all grade levels.
You are also able to order online at www.strawbridge.net using the following Online Code: FM486418
Boundary Explorer Tool Updated With Adopted Boundaries
As a reminder, the School Board recently voted to approve recommended boundary changes as part of FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review. These changes will take effect beginning in the 2026-27 school year, with phasing as specified in Policy 8130. Read the boundary news story.
FCPS will be reaching out to families who will have a new school assignment in the next few days. In the interim, families may enter their home address in the Boundary Explorer Tool to view their new school assignment for the 2026-27 school year or check street address listings by school level: Elementary | Middle | High.
Visit FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page for more information.
Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence
Families and community members are invited to reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and uplift the voices shaping our future at FCPS’ Second Annual Black History Month Celebration. Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence will take place on Wednesday, February 25, at 6 p.m., at Carter G. Woodson High School.
The event will honor the rich history, strength, and contributions of the Black community through inspiring student performances and a powerful keynote address by Rev. Vernon C. Walton, pastor of First Baptist Church of Vienna. Light refreshments will be available.
Summer Learning
Prepare for Summer Learning and Fun for Students
Registration is open or will be available soon for summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.
Career and Technical Education and Institute for the Arts Camps
Career and Technical Education camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Robinson Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Tuition assistance is available to FCPS families eligible for free or reduced meals.
Tech Adventure Camp (TAC) is a week-long exploratory camp that allows current K-5 students to explore STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), culinary, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. Watch this video about CTE camps. Registration is open through Friday, June 5.
Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA) is a weekly fine and performing arts camp for students in grades K-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students attend four daily classes in dance, music, theater, and visual arts and work with experienced educators who create engaging, fun classes.
Get Involved, Join the PTO!
Stay connected and get involved! The PTO is working hard to bring exciting events, activities, and resources to our school community this year. Don’t forget to join or renew your membership—membership is required each school year. Your support helps fund programs that benefit all of our students.Click on the link to join/renew PTO Membership
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