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Dear Mantua families,
We started our week with an amazing visit from Margaret Peterson Haddix, a seasoned writer and author of more than 50 books for children and teens! Our 5th and 6th graders were enthralled by the stories she shared. We love having opportunities like this to bring our learning to life!
We also welcomed our surprise visitor, Rocky the Raccoon, as we kick off the Mantua PTA Run for Rocky event! Rocky’s fun energy spread school spirit through the building, and our students couldn’t be more excited for the big event next Friday! Be sure to send your child with comfortable running/walking shoes that day. This PTA fundraiser helps purchase materials and supplies for classroom and building needs. You can find more information below.
For the coming week:
- Monday, October 12 is a teacher training day and student holiday for Indigenous Peoples’ Day. We will welcome students back on Tuesday, October 13.
- Next week is our Run for Rocky Spirit Week! Our themed days are listed below.
- Friday, October 16 is our Run for Rocky event! Times are listed below.
Have a wonderful and restful weekend!
Take good care,
Linda Shannon, Michele Maurer and Colleen Vaughan
 
October 12: School Planning Day, Student Holiday Indigenous Peoples’ Day
October 16: Mantua PTA Run 4 Rocky event, schedule below
October 30: End of the Quarter, 2 hour early release at 2:05 PM
Mantua Spirit Parade, details to come
November 1: Daylight Savings Time ends, move clocks back one hour
November 2: School Planning Day, Student Holiday
November 3: Teacher Workday, Student Holiday
November 6 and 7: Mantua PTA Drama Club Performance
Friday 7:30 PM
Saturday 4PM and 7PM
November 11: Veteran's Day Breakfast
Mantua Family Engagement Survey
At Mantua, we value our partnership with families and want to create opportunities for us to learn and grow together.
This year, we are planning quarterly Family Workshops to provide opportunities for families to learn more about our school, FCPS programs, and ways to support student success. Workshops will be offered both in person and virtually, depending on the topic and family interest. Some sessions may also include breakout discussions to allow families to connect, ask questions, and share ideas.
We would love your input!
Please complete this brief survey to help us identify the topics that are most interesting and useful to your family. Your feedback will help us plan workshops that reflect the needs and interests of our Mantua community. This survey should take less than 5 minutes of your time.
Thank you for being our partners in learning!
Mantua Spirit Week
Join us for a school spirit week leading up to our Run for Rocky event! See the spirit days below:
- Monday, October 12 – No school
- Tuesday, October 13 – School Spirit Day (wear red or Mantua swag)
- Wednesday, October 14 – Team Day (wear any favorite team or club clothing)
- Thursday, October 15 – Pajama Day
- Friday, October 16 – Run for Rocky
Mantua PTA Run for Rocky Event
Get ready for one of the most exciting and cherished events at Mantua Elementary School — Run for Rocky! The 2026 World Cup-inspired theme is: Ready, Set, Goal! This fantastic fundraiser, hosted by the Mantua PTA, is a fun run around Mantua's track that brings together students, families, and community members for healthy fun, school spirit, and community connection. Funds will go towards playground upgrades, updated and flexible classroom furniture, beautifying our outdoor spaces, new books, staff appreciation items, the PTA wish fund, fun social events, upgraded technology and learning resources, and much more! Families and friends can support the run by making a donation in recognition of their student(s), or by pledging a student for every lap they run. Run for Rocky detailed flyers were sent home in Tuesday folders.
Join us for our Run for Rocky event on October 16! See you child’s run schedule below:
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9:25 – 10:25 AM
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6th Grade
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10:50 – 11:50 AM
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5th Grade
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11:00 – 11:30 AM
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Preschool AM
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12:40 – 1:40 PM
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4th Grade
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1:45 – 2:45 PM
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2nd Grade & 3rd Grade
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2:50 – 3:50 PM
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Kindergarten & 1st Grade
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3:00 – 3:30 PM
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Preschool PM
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Woodson HS Homecoming Parade
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You are invited to the Woodson Homecoming Parade 2026! Friday, October 23rd from 4:30 to 5:30 PM, 9525 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22031 |
Superintendent Community Conversations
Join us for a series of Community Conversations that will be held across the school division. Share your thoughts with Dr. Reid and ask her questions. Click on the date to register for any of the following events:
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Monday, October 19, at 6:30 p.m., at Spring Hill Elementary School
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Monday, October 26, at 6:30 p.m., at Beech Tree Elementary School
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Thursday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m., at North Springfield Elementary School
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Friday, November 13, at 6:30 p.m., at Powell Elementary School
Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
Share Your Feedback on Traveling to and From School
The FCPS Office of Safety and Security and Safe Routes to School program are asking families to share their experiences traveling to and from their child’s school. The feedback will help inform the Fairfax County School Board’s annual assessment of traffic and pedestrian safety near schools.
The Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Survey asks about walking and biking routes, traffic near schools, kiss-and-ride experiences, accessibility, and other safety concerns.
Your feedback will help FCPS identify common issues. Your responses will be kept confidential and shared with school administrators and the Office of Safety and Security. The five-minute survey is open through Thursday, October 15.
Be sure to identify the school related to your feedback and include specific locations where you have observed a safety issue. If you have students at different schools in FCPS, please complete a different survey for each school.
If you have any questions about the survey, please contact SafeRoutestoSchool@fcps.edu.
Immunization Events for FCPS Students
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will be providing school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students, ages 18 and under, with no out-of-pocket costs. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations.
Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year. Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. Additional immunization resources are available.
Linda Shannon, Principal LCShannon@fcps.edu
Colleen Vaughan, Assistant Principal CAVaughan@fcps.edu
Michele Maurer, Assistant Principal, Mkmaurer@fcps.edu
Susan Palomino, Administrative/Finance Assistant SLPalomino@fcps.edu
Mergie Kakouris, Student Information Assistant, MBKakouris@fcps.edu
Fadwa Finaish, Office Assistant, FFinaish@fcps.edu
Judy Toy, Office Assistant, JPToy@fcps.edu
Avril Donat, Office & Library Assistant Andonat@fcps.edu
Jen Howard, Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, jhoward1@fcps.edu
Maria Regina Incer, Family Liaison, mrincernunez@fcps.edu
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