Ravens' Nest 5/22/26

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Upcoming Events

Memorial Day Holiday - May 25th

All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, for the Memorial Day holiday. Learn about the history of Memorial Day.

Teacher Workday - May 26^th – No School for Students

Eid al-Adha Holiday - May 27^th – No School

Eid al-Adha begins at sundown on Tuesday, May 26. Wednesday, May 27. Schools and offices will be closed.

June Dates

June 2 Band Concert 7:00 pm - Grades 5-6

June 3 Strings Concert 6:00 pm - Grade 4

Strings Concert 7:00 pm - Grades 5-6

June 4 Chorus Concert 6:00 pm

June 8 PTA End of Year Bash! 5:00 pm

June 10 Grade 6 LBSS Visit/Tour

June 11 Field Day 8:45 am - Grades K-3

June 12 Field Day 8:45 am - Grades 4-6

June 12 Grade 6 Promotion Ceremony LBSS 6:00 pm

June 17 Last Day of School / 2hr Early Release

Link to 2025-2026 School Year Calendar 2025-26 FCPS School Year Calendar

Principal’s Message to Families

Dear Ravens Families,

As we navigate the final weeks of May and the school year, we are energized by our students’ excitement, and we are making every single moment with them count!

Here is a quick look at what’s happening around our campus:

Adventure Awaits: It was a massive week for experiential learning! We had many field trips taking place across various grade levels. These included Mount Vernon and Hidden Pond. We loved seeing our students take their learning out into the community and being able to spend time with our students and chaperones.
Celebrating Our 5th Graders: A huge congratulations to our 5th-grade students, who officially completed their Science SOLs this week. They worked incredibly hard, and we are so proud of their focus and dedication.
SOL Testing Wrap-Up: For any students who missed a test or qualified for a re-test, SOL make-ups and retakes will continue running through the first week of June.
We Want Your Input: Please don’t forget to complete and submit your Parent Input Form for next year. Your feedback is invaluable as we begin planning class placements and scheduling.
Calling All Rising Kindergarteners! If you have a child—or know a neighbor or friend with a child—who will be starting kindergarten this fall, please register for school ASAP. Early registration is critical for helping us secure the right number of teachers and resources for the upcoming year.

As we head into the long weekend, our school community takes a moment to pause and reflect on the true meaning of Memorial Day. We honor and remember the brave servicemen and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedoms. We are deeply grateful for their service, and our thoughts are with the military families in our own community who give so much.

Thank you for partnering with us, keeping up with the special events, and cheering your children on to the finish line. We could not do this without our amazing parent community!

Warmly,

Shannon Mueck, Principal

May - Patrol of the Month

Congratulations to our May Patrol of the Month, 6th grader, Caroline Novak. Caroline has taken on extra responsibilities this year as a bus patrol and recently helped a student transition to a new bus and be his “buddy.” She has shown dedication as a leader and has been a true role model for safety. Awesome job, Caroline!