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Dear Families,
We wanted to thank several former Mason Crest students from Girl Scout Troop #4736 for painting hopscotch, four-square, and chalk art areas on our blacktop for students to enjoy during recess. The students worked on this project over the Labor Day weekend to earn their Silver Award.
We are so thankful for their service to Mason Crest and know that our students and community will enjoy them for years to come!
Many thanks former Tigers!
Mr. Aiello, Mr. Pratt, and Ms. Shin
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Health Screening
Thank you for continuing to be vigilant in screening your child prior to sending them to school each day. By completing the daily health screening questionnaire, you are helping to keep us all safe and learning during these unprecedented times.
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Upcoming Testing
Virginia Growth Assessment (VGA)
The purpose of the VGA is to measure students’ growth and progress in math and reading. This Fall the assessments will focus on identifying potential learning gaps resulting from the pandemic. Click here for more information about the assessments.
The upcoming schedule for testing will be as follows:
Social-Emotional Screener (SEL)
FCPS is committed to supporting all students’ mental wellness and social emotional learning. The School Board has approved a screener to review students' skills and experiences in these areas. Social-emotional skills include self-awareness, self-management, relationship skills, and responsible decision making. Students in grades K-2 will be screened in the winter and spring. Students in grades 3-5 will be screened in the fall, winter, and spring. For additional information about the SEL Screener click here.
The fall screener will occur between October 12 and October 22, 2021. Teams will communicate the specific date of testing, by grade level, through their newsletter.
If you have any questions about these assessments, please contact our school counselors, Sarah Trevino (smtrevino@fcps.edu) and Ann Miller (ammiller@fcps.edu).
Advanced Academics Overview Parent Meeting
All parents are invited to come learn about the Advanced Academics program and how Advanced Academic services are implemented at Mason Crest Elementary. Karen Loar, our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher will be leading a virtual information session on Thursday, September 23rd from 5:30-6:30 PM.
Families can access the session here: https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/97905849359?pwd=TXFyZENlMXM0R3QyUUhMOHo3VVFEQT09
If you have any questions, please feel free to send Karen an email at ksloar@fcps.edu.
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Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Meeting
We will be holding our first Parent Teacher Organization meeting of the year virtually on Thursday, September 30 from 6:30 -7:30 p.m. At the meeting, we will discuss upcoming events, committees, and the fiscal budget. We hope all families will come to find out ways to support the school and build a stronger Mason Crest community.
Please use the Zoom link below to participate.
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Parent Resource Center
Looking for some parenting resources? Check out the FCPS Parent Resource Center here. New to the Parent Resource Center are PRC Packs. The packs hold pre-packaged materials of some of the most requested materials. Each pack includes the following:
- 2 books for the caregiver or teacher
- 1-2 books for a child
- 1 resource book with a list of eBooks or webinars
- Tote bag for easy return to any FCPS school
To view content currently available or to request a PRC Pack go here.
The Parent Resource Center is also hosting upcoming webinars on the following topics:
- 5 Ways to Stop Anxiety, Power Struggles, & Behavior Issues
- SIBSHOPS: An Exciting, Virtual Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs!
- Dyslexia Virtual Open House
Registration opens one month before each webinar and is free for FCPS families.
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