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Read Across America March 2nd - 6th
Congratulations to our 2026 Halley Spelling Bee Winner!
Our students did a wonderful job participating in our school-wide spelling bee! However, there was only one winner: Sachi Jena, sixth grader from Mr. Lasky's class. She will move on to the division-wide spelling bee at Lake Braddock HS.
Mark Your Calendar!
Monday March 9th, Spring Picture Day
Monday March 9th, Craft Night (PTO)
Friday March 20th, Holiday Eid al-Fitr, No School for Students
Friday March 27th, End of 3rd Quarter 2 Hour Early Dismissal
March 30th to April 3rd, Spring Break, No School for Students
Monday April 6th, Teacher Work Day, No School for Students
Friday April 10th, School Planning Day, No School for Students
Wednesday April 15th, Purple Up Day!
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-in’s 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 click on the following link for information:https://raptortech.com/raptorsafe-app/ or contact our front office. Thank you for your partnership in keeping our schools safe!
School Breakfast Week
Celebrating the Power of School Breakfast
Multiple studies show that school breakfasts are important in supporting overall student health by improving students’ diets and combating food insecurity. 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? Nutrition Services has printable menus available.
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.
If you have a question about the application process or status, please call 703-208-7900 (English) or 703-208-7901 (Spanish).
Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3
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.
If your child is currently in an FCPS PreK program, you must still formally register them for kindergarten to ensure a spot at your zoned school for the upcoming year. Contact our school's registrar to begin the process, which involves updating residency proof, health records, and completing registration forms.
Picture Day
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
A proof or portrait package will be sent home from the school with information on how to order. (Allow 3-4 weeks)
We need YOUR help to make our students smile!
We are looking for a few amazing parent volunteers to join us for a fun, high-energy day of capturing memories. If you love seeing the kids at their best and want to help our school day run smoothly, we would love to have you!
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