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Mark Your Calendar!
Friday March 20th, Holiday Eid al-Fitr, No School for Students
Wednesday March 25th, 3 Hour Early Dismissal (1:05pm)
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!
Tuesday, April 21st, Virginia Elections, No School for Students
Panera Bread PTO Fundraiser - Friday, March 20th
Last Chance to Take the Family Engagement Survey!
Do you feel welcome at your child’s school? Do you feel like the staff at your child’s school communicates and partners well with families? Share your feedback on these topics and more by Monday, March 23, in the Family Engagement Survey.
The survey is available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Pashto, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese. Parents/caregivers received a survey link via email from FCPS on Monday, March 9. The survey is also available on the FCPS website, and paper surveys are provided at each school.
Elementary Magnet School Lottery
Three FCPS elementary magnet schools — Hunters Woods, Bailey’s Elementary, and Bailey’s Upper — provide enhanced learning programs in science, technology, and performing arts.
Registration for the 2026-27 elementary magnet lottery is open through Friday, March 27. Learn more about Elementary Magnet Schools and find out how to apply to the Magnet School Lottery.
Upcoming Standards of Learning (SOL) Testing Schedule
Students in grades 3–6 will soon participate in state assessments to measure their learning of grade-level standards. Please mark your calendars for the following important testing dates:
- Tuesday, May 5: Reading SOL
- Tuesday, May 12: Mathematics SOL
- Tuesday, May 19: 5th Grade Science SOL
The state allows students who do not pass a spring SOL test to have a second attempt before the end of the school year, though retests are not offered for the integrated reading and writing (IRW) component. Parent/guardian permission is required for the school to retest any student. You may submit your decision via the Parent Digital Consent application .
Countdown to Kindergarten: 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 FCPS. 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.
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.
Special Education Family Conference
FCPS’ 2026 Special Education Family Conference has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Marshall High School. Updated conference details are now available on the Special Education Family Conference webpage. Please register for the event. If you registered before, please re-register for the new date. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this date change may cause and appreciate your understanding.
Call to Action - FCPS Military Field Day
As Fairfax Public Schools gear up to honor and celebrate its military-connected youth in April, the Month of the Military Child and on Purple Up! Day! One of the ways will be a Military Family Field Day scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2026. Dr. Reid has put a Call to Action and invited all Fairfax Public Schools to sponsor an activity for this event or sign up to provide a food/beverage item for purchase as a fundraiser for your organization.
Military Family Field Day will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from noon to 2 p.m. at Annandale High School’s football stadium (4700 Medford Dr, Annandale, VA 22003). Set up for the event will begin at 11 a.m., with tear down immediately following the event.
As the sponsor of an activity or food/beverage item, your organization is responsible for the materials, set up, tear down, volunteers, and supervision of your activity during the event. The deadline to register to sponsor an event is Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
If you are interested in sponsoring an event or donating food/beverage for purchase, please contact Patrice Crusoe at 703-551-5700.
Get2Green Happenings:
Recycling and Takis Challenge Update
Thank you for all your support with the Takis Challenge! We will be wrapping up the Takis challenge on Thursday, March 26th, so please continue to send in bags until then.
We will continue to collect and recycle crayons, highlighters, markers, dry erase markers, and juice pouches for the remainder of the school year.
Halley G2G Earth Day Celebration and Spring Book Fair, April 22nd 2026 - Save the Date!
Get Involved, Join the PTO!
 Stay connected and get involved! The PTO is working hard to bring exciting events, activities, and resources to our school community this year. Don’t forget to join or renew your membership—membership is required each school year. Your support helps fund programs that benefit all of our students.Click on the link to join/renew PTO Membership
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