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Today students were dressed with their best smile for Picture Day!
What's Happening at Mount Eagle
March 25, 2022
Thursday, March 31: 1:30pm Dismissal
Friday, April 1: No School for students
The third grading period ends this Thursday, March 31. Dismissal for all students will be at 1:30pm. Thank you in advance for adjusting your schedule to make sure your child has childcare plans for Thursday afternoon. All kindergarten and Head Start bus riders must be met at the bus stop by 1:35pm.
There is no school for students Friday, April 1 (No fooling!) Spring break begins the next week. School, including the office, will be closed Monday, April 4 through Friday, April 8. We look forward to seeing everyone back and ready to finish the last quarter of the year on Monday, April 11.
Grade 6 Families: Visit Twain Middle School TONIGHT 5:30-7:30pm
If you're looking for something fun to do with your family tonight, consider stopping by Twain MS, the school our current Grade 6 students will attend in Grades 7 & 8. They will have food trucks, spirit wear and games. Food trucks from Cactus Taqueria and Hangry Panda will be there. Twain MS is located at 4700 Franconia Road.
Social Media Safety and Your Child: Here's some help
Thank you to the families who joined us on Wednesday evening for our meeting about how to help children stay safe with social media & technology. Here are the slides that include many links to resources: https://bit.ly/3wuy6TN Check out the family plan link and consider sitting with your child to make a plan around technology use.
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Spirit Fridays Have Returned!
Beginning next week, we will have a weekly Spirit Friday to promote fun and school spirit. Here is the schedule through April:
Friday, April 15 Sports/Workout Wear Day
Friday, April 22 Super Hero/Prince/Princess/Fairy Day
Friday, April 29 Decades Day Wear your favorite 70s, 80s, 90s etc outfit
Yearbook Orders
There is still time to get a yearbook!
Yearbook orders: If you would like to order a yearbook, the cost is $16 and is due by Thursday, March 31. There are a limited number of yearbooks we are ordering and will take orders as we receive them. If we reach the limit and you are not able to place the order, your money would be returned. Place your order now if you would like one.
Kindergarten Registration for Next Year: Orientation Dates Set for April 28 & 29
We are starting to make preparations for the 2022-23 academic year. Children who will be five (5) years old on or before September 30, 2022 are eligible to attend kindergarten next fall. If you have a child who will attend kindergarten at Mount Eagle next school year, please complete this survey and return it to the school via email to our Ms. Toni Collins, our Student Information Assistant at tlcollins2@fcps.edu . When you open the link for the surveys, you can scroll down to find your home language.
Please spread the word to your neighbors who don’t already have a child at Mount Eagle. Feel free to pass this form along, or have neighbors with rising kindergarteners call the office at 703-721-2100 to be added to our kindergarten mailing list. Registration information will be provided to all families who complete and return this survey. If preferred, you may request a mailed packet of registration forms by calling the office or emailing our registrar.
A child’s record of immunization, physical examination (within 12 months prior to entering kindergarten), proof of residency, parent photo identification, and original birth certificate must be submitted when registering the child. For more information regarding kindergarten registration, you may visit the Fairfax County Public Schools’ website at https://www.fcps.edu/registration/general-registration-requirements
The information on this survey will help the school plan for adequate facilities and personnel for the 2022-2023 school year. We thank you in advance for returning the form no later than March 31, 2022.
Kindergarten Orientation Dates:
Virtual for parents only:
Thursday, April 28th 6:30pm on Zoom Link will sent to families
In person for both parent and child at Mount Eagle:
Friday, April 29th 9:00am - 10:30am
Parents should plan to attend at least one of these sessions.
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Saturday, April 23 9-11am:
Earth Day Garden Fun
Our gardens are in need of love & care. Everyone is invited to come out to plant, dig and have fun. We'll have food, activities for kids and tools. Please mark your calendar. This is a great way to celebrate our Mount Eagle community!
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Important Dates
Thursday, March 31 DISMISSAL at 1:30pm
- Last day of the 3rd quarter
- Yearbook orders due $16
Friday, April 1
- Student Holiday/Teacher Workday
Week of April 4-8
Monday, April 11
- Students return to school from break
Saturday, April 23
- EARTH DAY GARDEN PLANTING & CLEAN UP 9-11am
Thursday, April 28
- Kindergarten Orientation on Zoom 6:30pm Link will be sent
Friday, April 29
- Kindergarten Orientation at Mount Eagle 9:00am
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Be Here, Be On Time! 8:30am
Unless your child is ill, we need them at school everyday. When they are absent, they miss out on valuable learning. Plan to arrive at campus by 8:30am if you are walking or driving. Breakfast is available to students who are on time. Thank you!
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Parent/Guardian Handbook
Do you have questions about attendance or food/drink at school or what students can wear? If so, please check out our Parent/Guardian Handbook on our Mount Eagle website. It's available with translations. Click here to access it. Of course, if you have a question about a situation that is not listed, reach out to your child's teacher or an administrator. Their contact information is at the bottom of this newsletter.
Find Us on Facebook and Twitter
Our Mount Eagle PTO can be found in both English and Spanish on Facebook. In English, search for Mount Eagle Elementary PTO. In Spanish, search for Mount Eagle en Espanol. If you're on Twitter, you can follow @MountEagleES.
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Your Partners In Education
We are honored to work with your family this year and will work everyday to ensure a safe and positive learning environment for your child. We can't do it alone. Please contact us when there is a question or concern, especially related to bullying. As a parent, you will often hear about something before staff might. Thank you for all your support.
Jean Consolla, Principal
jtconsolla@fcps.edu
Kate Kirkland, Assistant Principal kekirkland@fcps.edu
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