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Important Dates
- Friday, March 20 | Eid al-Fitr, No School
- Wednesday, March 25 | Early Release Wednesday dismissal at 12:55 pm
- Friday, March 27 | End of Third Quarter, Two (2) Hour Early Release, dismissal at 1:55 pm
- Monday, March 30 - Friday, April 3 | Spring Break
- Monday, April 6 | Student Holiday
- Friday, April 10 | Student Holiday
Principal’s Hour
This is an excellent way our families can stay connected to the work of Stratford Landing. You'll get to hear from me on a variety of important topics, and you'll also have plenty of time for your questions and discussion. This is a great opportunity to stay informed, engaged, and connected with what's happening at our school.
At these upcoming meetings, we will reflect on our current school year and preview our upcoming school year. You will be able to offer feedback regarding this school year and ask questions as it relates to next school year. There is so much to celebrate this year. I also want to ensure a forum for our families to provide feedback so we may continue to strengthen and improve our work here at Stratford Landing.
Our two remaining Principal’s Hour Meetings:
Monday, April 13, 6:30 – 7:30 pm; Use this link to join. No need to RSVP.
Monday, May 18, 6:30 – 7:30 pm; Use this link to join. No need to RSVP.
Share Your Feedback – Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Survey
On Monday, April 6, you will receive an email with a link to the FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form. This questionnaire is part of the Performance Evaluation Program and provides an opportunity for you to share anonymous feedback on key aspects of our school, including:
- Instructional leadership
- School climate
- Management (human resources and organizational)
- Communication and community relations
- Culturally responsive and equitable leadership
- Professionalism
The questionnaire will be open April 6 - April 19 and will be collected online. When you receive the email from noreply@fcps.edu, please take a few minutes to complete it. Your feedback is important and helps shape the future of our school. Thank you for your time and participation.
FCPS 2025–26 Family Engagement Survey
Participate today, your voice matters!
Share your thoughts around important topics impacting your student’s success.By participating in the Family Engagement Survey, parents/caregivers are making their voices heard. Survey topics include:
- Welcoming environment
- Communication
- Student success
- Advocacy
- Family and school partnerships
- Community partnerships
Help us better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs in our schools.
TAKE THE SURVEY!
Visit the Family Engagement Survey webpage for more information.
Month of the Military Child - Purple Spirt Shirts
Did you know military children move 6–9 times on average during their school years? That’s a lot of new homes, schools, and friends—which is why we celebrate their strength during the Month of the Military Child! This year’s theme is “Rooted in Resilience.” Purple spirit shirts are still available for purchase, and we invite all families to show their support for the military kids in our school. Students are encouraged to wear purple on Wednesdays in April. Orders close March 23. https://slpta.org/product/purple-up/
Running is Elementary
Join this beloved West Potomac Pyramid tradition! Students learn track and field drills and skills guided by athletes from the West Potomac High School Track Team and finish the season by participating in a real track meet with other local elementary schools
Registration for practices + meet will close on March 27. Registration for meet-only (no practices) will remain open until April 17.
For more information, details, and to register use the following links:
Kindergarten: http://slpta.org/product/RIEK/
Grades 1-6: https://slpta.org/product/rie1-6/
Questions? Please email program coordinators at: runningiselementary@gmail.com
If you are interested in requesting financial assistance, please email Casey Rose at cmrose@fcps.edu
Getting to Know FCPS: A Family Orientation
This interactive presentation introduces families to FCPS. Topics include understanding school staff roles, ways families can support student success, programs available to students, technology tips, and supports for families who are new to FCPS.
Pages of Possibility is a student-led organization at West Potomac High School dedicated to bridging literacy gaps and expanding book access on the Route One feeder schools.
The second annual Literacy Event will take place on Saturday, April 11th, from 11 am-2 pm! All feeder schools are invited, grades K-3, and it's completely FREE!
This event is designed to promote a love for reading among K–3 students through engaging, hands-on activities. Highlights include: One-on-one read-aloud sessions with high school students, and Interactive literacy stations filled with fun educational games!
Scan the QR code above or click this link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/
FCPS CTE Summer Learning Opportunity!
We're thrilled to invite you to join us for an unforgettable experience at one of the CTE summer enrichment programs! These week-long programs will introduce you to the wonderful world of Career and Technical Education, help you develop new skills, and make new friends.
Our programs offer a wide range of activities designed to spark your curiosity and keep you engaged. You will have the opportunity to learn coding, problem solving, cooking, and more! Our experienced and enthusiastic teachers are dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and fun environment where you can challenge yourself and discover new passions.
You can find more details about our programs on our camp websites below:
We are able to offer a limited number of students currently in grades 2-11 at a Code UP! grant school with a one-week registration at no cost! If you are interested in this opportunity, please fill out the interest form linked below by April 15th.
CTE Summer Enrichment Interest Form: https://forms.gle/ytfQWmR4MQ6FuvrBA
Families will be notified by the end of April to confirm whether they will receive one of the sponsored seats—students will be chosen by a lottery if there are more interested families than seats available.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Beth Mehr, CTE Educational Specialist at bgmehr@fcps.edu. We'd be happy to chat with you and your family.
Fairfaix Alliance of Black School Educators Scholarship
Apply for the FABSE 2026 Scholarship to be recognized for your leadership, achievement, and community impact.
Who should apply? FCPS Students who demonstrate:
- Academic effort and growth
- Leadership and community involvement
- Commitment to personal and educational
success
When is it due?
- Application Deadline: April 20, 2026
- Scholarship Reception: May 2026
(Reception details to follow)
For more information and to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/
Questions? Contact Contact Krystle Trammell at kmtrammell@fcps.edu
The WABC sponsored West Potomac Girls Basketball Spring Clinic is back for another year! This weekly clinic, which will take place on Tuesday and Thursday nights at West Potomac beginning in April, is open to all girls in Grades 5-8.
https://www.supportwestpotomac.com/girls-basketball-clinic.html
Messages from PTA
Stratford Landing BOBA BINGO Night - Monday, March 23rd, 6-8pm!
Bring your family and join your SLES friends for BINGO night on March 23rd! The 6th Grade will be selling Pizza and Strawberry Lemonade Boba drinks during the event! Fun will be had by all!
We would love your help! These events are a success because of the awesome volunteer time you offer to Stratford Landing ES! We also have a box set up in the front office for any Bingo Prizes you would like to donate. Perhaps you have a duplicate board game or toy that was given to you as a gift, other students would love the items as a Bingo prize!
Parent Volunteer Sign Up Sheet for Boba Bingo
https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/11116185980109/false?popup=true#/invitation
Sixth Grade Volunteer Sign Up for Boba Bingo
https://docs.google.com/forms/
Spring Enrichment After School Clubs
Spring Club registration is open! The Spring Club line up includes Chess, Drama, Piano, Garden and STEM club! Visit slpta.org/clubs for details and links to register for all clubs! Clubs fill up fast, so please don’t hesitate to register!
Save the Date - Spring Fling - Thursday, April 16th!
Spring Fling is just around the corner! Please join us on Thursday, April 16th for an evening of games, raffles, fun and Kona Ice!
Dine Out For SLES!
The Stratford Landing ES PTA has teamed up with some neighborhood
restaurants to offer you a night off from cooking and a way to help Stratford
Landing Elementary School. These restaurants have generously offered to donate a percentage of orders that come in during the designated event to the Stratford Landing ES PTA. These donations go towards the planning of community events such as Movie Night and Winter Wonderland, showing appreciation to our SLES teachers and staff, and assisting with educational enrichment opportunities such as the upcoming Spelling Bee, Clubs and the Discovery Garden.
Check out our upcoming “Dine Out” Nights! https://slpta.org/dine-out-for-sles/
McAllister’s Deli on Wednesday, April 29th.
More details to come!
Panera Bread on Thursday, May 14th.
Come Join us at Panera on Thursday, May 14th!
Join your Stratford Landing Friends for a fun evening at Panera on Thursday,
May 14th! Panera will donate 25% of all online orders made from 6am-9pm (all day!) and use the code FUND4U when checking out at panerabread.com, in the Panera App. Panera will donate 25% of all in-store orders that show the Panera flyer at | 
