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Important Dates
Community Conversations: Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid
As a listening leader, connecting with community members across our school division is critical to FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Her Community Conversations are opportunities for you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Events will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) on:
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Tuesday, March 3, at Waples Mill Elementary School.
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Tuesday, March 17, from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m., at Glen Forest Elementary School.
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Monday, March 23, at Ravensworth Elementary School.
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Monday, April 13, at Belle View Elementary School.
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Monday, April 20, at Westgate Elementary School.
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Wednesday, April 22, at Crestwood Elementary School.
Child care and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.
Celebrating the Power of School Breakfast
Multiple studies show that school breakfast is important in supporting overall student health by improving students’ diets and combating food insecurity. Also, students who eat school breakfast consume more fruit and fiber than their peers.
This National School Breakfast Week, FCPS Food and Nutrition Services reminds families that they are dedicated to providing flavorful, healthy, sustainable, and student-focused meals. New menu items have been launched this year based on student feedback.
Would you like to know what’s for breakfast? View Nutrition Services’ printable menus.
Pre-K and Early Head Start Programs
FCPS Pre-K and Early Head Start programs provide a high-quality early learning experience for qualifying children with economic and educational risk factors, ages 6 weeks to 4 years, living in Fairfax County.
- Pre-K prioritizes 4-year-old applicants but also accepts applications for children who will be 3 years old by September 30 of the same year.
- Early Head Start is located at three elementary schools — Clearview, Crestwood, and Dogwood — and accepts applications from pregnancy to 2 years old.
Families are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Space is limited and provided based on need, not on a first-come, first-served basis.
Applications are accepted online, by email, by mail, or in person at the program office at 7423 Camp Alger Avenue, Falls Church, Virginia 22042.
Volunteer FCPS
Register Today With Volunteer FCPS
Volunteer FCPS allows individuals to search and register for volunteer opportunities. It helps ensure a safe, consistent, and welcoming environment here at [School]. All volunteers must:
- Create a profile in Volunteer FCPS.
- Register for opportunities through Volunteer FCPS.
- Sign in and out of schools using the visitor kiosk.
At the Volunteer FCPS site, you can complete a volunteer orientation. Visit the Volunteer FCPS Frequently Asked Questions for more information.
New Visitor Management System
We are excited to announce that our school is now using the new Raptor Visitor Management System (VMS). This upgrade is part of our school’s and FCPS’ ongoing commitment to enhancing school safety and streamlining the process for visitors at our school. The VMS ensures that no visitor is on the sex offender registry.
For most visitors, the user experience will be the same when you check in at the front office. But now there is also an app, which can make check-ins even faster at school. Visitors who choose to download the RaptorSafe App and create a Raptor Passport can pre-verify their information before they get to school. The app will give you a QR code you can use when you check in at school. If you have questions or need assistance with the new system, please contact our front office. Thank you for your partnership in keeping our schools safe!
SLES Family Identity & World Culture Night
Join us on Friday, March 6th from 6 pm - 8 pm to celebrate culture, family identity, and more! Performances and food to be enjoyed by all! Scan the QR code or click this link for attendance and more: Culture Night Form
Messages from SLES P.E.
Last Call for Capitals Safety Patrol Night
SLES Safety Patrol families (5th & 6th grade) — this is a last call to join us for Stratford Landing Elementary Safety Patrol Night as the Washington Capitals take on the Calgary Flames on Monday, March 9 at 7:00 PM at Capital One Arena! We have about 15 tickets left out of our 50-ticket group block, and sales close on March 2nd.
All tickets purchased through our group link include a complimentary Caps hat (picked up at the game). Don’t miss this exciting night of NHL hockey — and a possible chance to see D.C. legend Alexander Ovechkin in one of his final seasons! Safety Patrols are welcome to invite family and friends, so grab your tickets, make your transportation plans, and get ready to rock your Caps red or SLES gear as we pack the stands with Stratford Landing spirit!
Ticket Link - https://www.gofevo.com/event/CapsStratfordES2526
Sport Stacking
We are really excited about the Sport Stacking unit we just finished in Physical Education. Sport Stacking is an exciting sport/activity where students stack and unstack 12-specially designed cups (Speed Stacks). Sport Stacking uses both sides of the body and brain developing important athletic and academic skills.
One of our goals, as a Physical Educators, is to promote activity at home through positive alternatives to computer, television, and video game screen time. We believe that Sport Stacking is a unique, fun, and simple activity that motivates kids to get up and move.
We have Speed Stacks Sets and Stack Mats for students to purchase here at the school with an added benefit of raising funds for our Physical Education program. Here is why you should participate:
- Sport Stacking is healthy for kids.
- Sets are $25.00. Pro Series 2 sets are $30.00. Stack Mats (mat, timer, and gear bag) are $30.00. You pay no shipping, PLUS, the school will earn a percentage of your purchase in equipment for our Physical Education program.
Act now, I have a limited supply of colors and quantities. I plan to close our Group Order on Monday, March 30, 2026. To purchase your child’s Speed Stacks Set and/or Stack Mat, go to this link, choose your school, and place your order. www.speedstacks.com/go/ After you place the order, print out the receipt and have your student bring the receipt to me to pick up their item(s). Please encourage your student to have a second choice in mind since it is ‘First come, First serve’ on color and design choices.
Sincerely,
Mr. Blakeman & Mr. Brown
Running is Elementary 2026, Calling all Volunteers!
Join us for the annual Running is Elementary Track & Field Program! Students learn drills and skills led by West Potomac High School Track Team athletes.
Volunteers Needed to Open Registration
- Registration opens once volunteers are confirmed
- No track experience required
- Supervise students while athletes lead drills
- Help with timing or recording results
- Tuesdays - your help increases student participation
Visit this link for more information and details: https://slpta.org/rie/
FCPS Updates and Resources
Purple Up! Store Now Open. Fairfax County Public Schools will celebrate Purple Up! Day on April 15, 2026 in honor of the Month of the Military Child. Spirit wear is now available through our Custom Ink pop-up store. Items include T-shirts, hoodies, pajama pants, key chains, and yard signs.
Store open: February 16 through March 9 https://www.customink.com/s/fcps-purple-up-spirit-wear-store
Middle School Transition Fair (March 4. Upcoming)
Fairfax County Public Schools Career and Transition Services invites families of elementary and middle school students receiving special education services to attend the Middle School Transition Fair. Families will learn about high school planning, postsecondary options, employment supports, Supported Decision Making, and self-determination. A family panel and resource fair are included.
Registration is required. Click the link below for more information and to register: https://docs.google.com/forms
Belle View ES is hosting a virtual Special Education Night on Tuesday, March 17th, from 6 pm - 7 pm. There will be speakers from Fairfax County's Therapeutic Recreation Services, Pulley Center, and former Belle View family to share their experience from elementary to middle school.
Spanish translation is available.
Zoom Information:
Dial 301-715-8592
Meeting ID: 914 9198 7829
Passcode: 2230
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