April 8, 2026 | Issue 29
Important Upcoming Dates
April 10: School Planning Day, Student Holiday
April 14: Classroom and Group Photo Day
April 15: Family Culture Night, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
April 21: No school - Virginia statewide election
April 22: UPDATED - full day of instruction (previously planned early release has been cancelled)
May 13: Kindergarten Orientation, 2 to 3 PM [NEW DATE]
Mantua Family Culture Night (Volunteers Needed!)
Wednesday, April 15
6 - 7:30 PM
Please join us for Family Culture Night on April 15th from 6 PM to 7:30 PM. Sign up to host a table, volunteer, or just come to take a walk around the world.
Family Culture night (Formerly “Heritage Night”) is a wonderful time to celebrate Mantua’s many cultures and their unique background.
It's not too late to participate! If you would like to share about your family’s culture by hosting a table, please fill out the Google form.
We still need volunteers to help with:
- Crafts stations
- Information about the event
- Monitoring the trash cans
- Cleanup after the event
Sign up to help out here.
If you have any questions or problems with the forms, please contact mrincernunez@fcps.edu
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2026 Talent Show
Registration Deadline Is Coming Up!
Do you play an instrument, sing, or dance? Do you like to perform magic? Do you want to demonstrate your martial arts prowess? We're looking for talented kids to enter the school talent show!
Get more information and register here by April 18.
The talent show will be held on Saturday, May 9.
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Yearbook Order Deadline Is This Week
Mantua yearbooks for the 25-26 school year are now available to order. All orders are done online and cost $20.
https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/clients/mantua-elementary-school/2025-2026-yearbook-210/access?clearSessionAuthentication=1
The final day to order is April 10th.
Please direct all questions to Kate Easton at kjeaston@fcps.edu
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