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04/28 SOL Window Opens
05/05 Family Food Market (3:45-4:30pm, Cafeteria)
05/07 Interim Reports Sent Home
05/09 Parent Coffee (9:00am-10:00am, Cafeteria)
Topic: Supporting Our Children Through Science
05/12 3-Hour Early Release -Dismissal time 12:20pm
05/23 SOL Window Closes
05/26 Memorial Day/ Student Holiday-No School
06/02 Family Food Market (3:45-4:30pm, Cafeteria)
06/10 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony (9:00am – 10:00am, Gym)
06/11 Report Cards Go Home
Last day for Students
(2-Hr Early Student Release - Dismissal time 1:20 pm)
 EAC & Get2Green Students Shine at Feet Meet! Our EAC and Get2Green Club students proudly took part in the Feet Meet at Annandale High School! This inclusive event, hosted in partnership with Special Olympics Virginia, unites students of all abilities for fun, teamwork, and athletic activities. We’re so proud of their spirit and collaboration!
ATES Spring Concert & Art Show Highlights Student Talent! Our Spring Concert and Art Show was a wonderful celebration of student creativity and talent! Thank you to Ms. Linton, Ms. Harrison, Ms. Emery, Ms. Riddle, Ms. Pehlivan, and Ms. Gong for making this memorable event possible!
Parent Coffee: How to Keep Students Safe in the Neighborhood
Thank you to all the families who joined us for our recent Parent Coffee! This session focused on important tips and strategies for keeping students safe in the neighborhood, including awareness of surroundings and how to talk to children about safety in an age-appropriate way. We appreciate your partnership in keeping our students safe and informed!
Celebrating Arab American Heritage in the Staff Lounge
We had a wonderful time celebrating Arab American Heritage Month in our staff lounge! The space was filled with delicious food, beautiful decorations, and meaningful moments of cultural sharing. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to this special event—your generosity and effort made it a truly memorable celebration of culture, community, and connection.
NED Show Inspires Students to Do Their Best! Students had a blast at the NED Show assembly, learning to Never give up, Encourage others, and Do their best! The fun and inspiring message left everyone feeling motivated and empowered.
Spring Sprouts During Spring Break, a selected group of Kindergarten and 1st grade students participated in the Spring Sprouts program, which encourages curiosity and nature exploration. As part of the program, students and families enjoyed a field trip to the National Botanical Garden in D.C., where they explored plants and learned about nature. It was a wonderful experience for everyone involved! A huge thank you to the staff members that supported this program: Ms. Raynor, Ms. Alejos, Ms. Rodriguez-Cruz, Ms. Rabeh, Ms. Park, Ms. Demery-Debrow, Ms. Halstead, and Ms. Hosseini!
Students in grades 3-12 took the SEL Screener during the month of March, providing information on their SEL skills such as achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships, and making responsible decisions. The screener also asks students how well their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported.
Individual student SEL Screener results are available to families in the Documents section of SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent via postal mail.
For support in understanding your individual student’s results or for ideas on how to support them at home, please review the SEL Screener Results Family Guide or reach out to our school staff with any questions.
 Please visit www.campussurvivalkits.com/ates to shop ATES customized apparel. Enjoy free school delivery for orders placed from now through April 26! Flat rate $5 shipping fee applies for orders placed after April 26. A portion of all sales benefits the Annandale Terrace PTA — support your school while you shop!
Measles cases continue to rise in the U.S. About 1 in 5 people who get measles end up in the hospital. Measles can cause severe complications like a lung infection (pneumonia), brain inflammation (encephalitis), and possibly death, even with medical care. Symptoms of measles typically include:
- High fever (may spike up to 104°F)
- Cough
- Runny nose
- Red, watery eyes
- A rash that appears around 3-5 days after other symptoms begin. The rash typically starts on the face and spreads down the body.
The best way to protect a child from measles is by getting two doses of the combination measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine.
If you are unsure of your child's vaccination status or your personal vaccination status, talk to your health care provider. If your child needs an immunization, make an appointment with your health care provider, visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a list of child immunization clinics, or view other Immunization Resources.
The Fairfax County Health Department and Fairfax County Public Schools School Health Services invite parents/caregivers of FCPS students to participate in a survey on satisfaction with school health room services. The survey takes about five minutes to complete and will be open until Monday, May 5.
School health rooms (clinics) are managed by public health nurses and school health aides. Those staff provide care for students who become sick or injured during the school day, who require medications during the school day, and/or who have a chronic health condition that requires management during the school day.
Additionally, the school health room staff:
- Provide health education, communicable disease prevention, and health screenings.
- Work with schools to help address the root causes of population health disparities so that all students have equitable access to educational and health opportunities.
- Ensure that students have care for minor injuries and illnesses, and chronic health conditions, thus helping to minimize health barriers to learning.
Survey results will provide a basis for quality improvement of school health room services as well as inform future planning for schools.
Attend the FCPS Summer Extravaganza on Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., at Woodson High School and get a jump on summer learning and fun! At this free event, participants can engage in educational and enrichment activities designed to inspire curiosity and growth.
An FCPS Student Program Marketplace will feature student-made goods for sale. Proceeds will support the students’ programs.
Learn about summer programs and resources available from community and business partners. Enjoy face painting, touring a fire truck, student performances, and much more! For more information, visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage.
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