We've got some great news about the Fort Belvoir Family Food Market! This wonderful program is here to help all our families and Fort Belvoir Homeschoolers by providing fresh food and pantry staples at absolutely no cost!
When is it? It's the second Thursday of every month from noon to 3:30 PM.
Where is it? The location changes with the season:
Now through February: It'll be at the Primary Family Liaison Office.
March through June: It moves to the Upper Family Liaison Office.
Pre-K & Preschool Fall Festival!
Mark your calendars! The Fort Belvoir Upper School Pre-K and Preschool students are having a Fall Festival on Thursday, October 30, 2025!
When: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
What's Happening? We'll kick off the fun with a Costume Parade and some treats! That will be followed by fall-themed games outside for recess.
Parents, you are welcome to come and see your child afterward!
A note for volunteers: Please arrive at 10:15 AM for set-up.
If you have any questions, please contact your child's teacher! We can't wait to see all the creative costumes!
Advanced Academics Program (AAP) Information
Meeting Topic: Full-Time AAP Screening Information Meeting for Fort Belvoir Primary and Upper Families
Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Time: 6:00pm– 7:00pm
Location: Fort Belvoir Primary Cafeteria
Parents of students in second through sixth grade who are interested in having their child screened for Full-Time AAP services will learn about the forms, documents and deadlines for referral applications. This screening process is conducted at the county level and the documentation requirements are set by the AAP Office. During the meeting, guidance will be provided on how to collect documentation and complete the forms. A brief question and answer session will follow. The firm deadline to submit a referral is December 15, 2025. This is a county deadline and late submissions cannot be accepted.
We invite you to join us on Wednesday, October 22nd 6:00pm in the Fort Belvoir Primary Cafeteria to learn more. Questions? Contact Ms. Stafford at dlstafford@fcps.edu.
Heads Up! Change Coming to How We Report IEP Progress
We have a quick but important announcement for families of students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP).
Starting at the end of the first quarter, October 31, 2025, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) will begin using letter codes instead of number codes on your child's IEP progress reports.
Why the Switch?
This change helps FCPS align with the Virginia Department of Education's (VDOE) statewide system. This means that the format for reporting progress will now be the same across the entire state.
Please note: This is only a change in how progress is reported. It does not affect your child's services, supports, or instruction in any way—those all remain the same!
What Do the New Letters Mean?
You'll now see letters instead of numbers on the reports. Here is what the new codes stand for:
M (Mastered): The student has met the IEP goal.
SP (Sufficient Progress): The student is making enough progress to be expected to meet the goal by the end of the IEP year.
ES (Emerging Skill): The student is beginning to show the skill but does so inconsistently.
IP (Insufficient Progress): The student is not making enough progress to meet the goal without changes to instruction or supports
NI (Not Introduced): The goal has not been introduced yet during this reporting periods
For a short time, you may see both the old number and the new letter codes on reports until a new annual IEP is written.
If you have any questions or need more details, please reach out to your child's case manager! Thank you for partnering with us!
Early Release Wednesday Info
Dear Parents,
Please be sure to make childcare arrangements on our early dismissal Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. each month!
