No School | Holiday - March 20
Family Engagement Survey - Due by March 23
FCPS is administering our Family Engagement Survey, which will be open through Monday, March 23. Your feedback is critical in helping us to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs in our schools.
Survey topics include:
- Welcoming environment.
- Communication.
- Student success.
- Advocacy.
- Family and school partnerships.
- Community partnerships.
The survey is available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Pashto, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
Parents/caregivers will receive a survey link via email from FCPS on March 9.
A survey link is also posted on FCPS’ website. Paper surveys are available at each school. (https://fcpsk12va.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6P44AvymIecSFng?Source=Anon)
Quarter End/Early Release - March 27
Countdown to Kindergarten - March 27
Supporting a Smooth Transition
Is your child heading to kindergarten this fall? Join FCPS staff for Countdown to Kindergarten, a virtual event designed to help families prepare for this exciting transition! The webinar will take place on Friday, March 27, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
During this webinar, families will learn practical tips and essential information to support their child's smooth and successful start to kindergarten in Fairfax County Public Schools. Register to receive the event link.
Kindergarten Registration
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 (the student and one caregiver must be present).
Read more about the registration process.
|
i9 Sports “I Love My School Writing Contest” – Now Open!
Our School is participating in the i9 Sports “I Love My School” Writing Contest, and we need your help!
Students are invited to write 3 or more sentences explaining why they love their school for a chance to help us win a grant up to $1,000 for school improvements.
The contest runs March 16th-27th and is completed entirely online. The school with the highest participation percentage will win the top prize. Classrooms with 100% participation will also be entered into a pizza party raffle!
Students can submit their entry using this link or click below:
https://forms.gle/4SUy7zL39tzC4GHb7
We encourage families to remind students to participate before the March 27th deadline. Thank you for supporting our school and helping us share what makes it so special!
|
Spring Break - March 30 - April 6
Schools and school offices will be closed March 30 to April 3 for spring break. Monday, April 6, is a teacher work day and there will be no school for students. We wish our students and teachers a happy and restful Spring Break! See the complete school year calendar.
|
Special Education Family Conference - April 18
Registration Open, Volunteers Needed
The 2026 Special Education Family Conference, Stronger Together: Connecting Families and Schools, will take place on Saturday, April 18, at Marshall High School. During this no-cost, in-person event, families will have the opportunity to hear a keynote address from internationally renowned educator and advocate, Dr. Shelley Moore, connect to resources and other families, and participate in afternoon sessions.
FCPS families are invited to register to attend this year’s conference. Childcare, accommodations, and language interpretation are available.
Families are also invited to register to serve as an event volunteer by Thursday, March 19. Volunteer hours will be awarded to student volunteers.
Visit the FCPS 2026 Special Education Family Conference webpage for updates and more details.
April Statewide Election - April 21
There will be no school for students on Tuesday, April 21, for the Virginia statewide election. Student activities, athletic practices, and events may proceed as scheduled.
Fairfax County Public Schools will still exceed the required number of instructional hours for students, as set by the Virginia Department of Education.
|
March Spirit Friday Themes
- March 6th - College Awareness Day
- March 10th - Video Game Shirt Day
- March 13th - PES Spirit Wear Day
- March 20th - PES Spirit Wear Day
- March 27th - International Scribble Day
|
Panther Way
The following students made our "Panther Way Spotlight" for this week! They all were seen following The Panther Way by being Safe, Responsible, and Kind around our school building. Keep up the good work, everyone!
Mark Your Calendar
|
March 20
|
School Holiday | Eid-al-Fitr
|
|
March 25
|
Early Release Wednesday
3-hour Early Release (12:25pm)
|
|
March 27
|
End of Quarter
2-hour Early Release (1:25pm)
|
|
March 27
|
FCPS "Countdown to Kindergarten" Webinar
(details above)
|
|
March 30-April 6
|
Spring Break
|
|
April 10
|
Student Holiday | Teacher Workday
|
|
April 10
|
Kindergarten Orientation (rising K students 2026-27)
More information coming soon
|
|
April 21
|
Student Holiday | Teacher Workday
(just announced, special voting)
|
|
April 22
|
PTA Meeting (6:30pm)
|
|
April 29
|
Early Release Wednesday
3-hour Early Release (12:25pm)
|
|
May 15
|
PES vs DRES Staff Volleyball Game
|
|
