Month of the Military Child Spirit Week
April is designated as the Month of the Military Child and is a time to honor the sacrifices made by military families world-wide, with an emphasis on the experiences of military dependent children.
At Mosaic ES, we will recognize both our government and military-connected students through our Purple Up Day, which will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 20 during our Month of the Military Child Spirit Week April 18-22. “Purple Up! For Military Kids” is a day for communities to wear purple to show support and thank military children for their strength and sacrifices. Purple indicates that all branches of the military are supported; Air Force blue, Army green, Navy blue, Marine red, Coast Guard blue, and Space Force dark blue all thought to combine together as a single color, purple.
Spirit Week
Monday, 04/18: Pajama Day (We sleep soundly because of those who protect our nation)
Tuesday, 04/19: Crazy Camo Day (Wear camouflage)
Wednesday, 04/20: Purple Up Day (Wear purple to show your support for military-connected families)
Thursday, 04/21: Career Day (There are so many careers to explore in the military)
Friday, 04/22: Red Friday (Wear red to Remember Everyone Deployed)
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AAP Spring Newsletter
The Spring Newsletter for the Advanced Academics Program is available at this link. If you have any questions, please contact our AART, Kristine Choi, at kvchoi@fcps.edu.
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PTA Meeting Guest Speaker
Join us - whether or not you are a member of the PTA - at our next PTA meeting on Tuesday, April 19th at 6:30 PM where we will feature Carylee Carrington, a local author.
Caryless has authored two books, “Everyone, Just Like Me” and “Pretty Hair”. One of her main goals as an author is to encourage children to embrace their differences to understand that everyone is unique in their own special way.
Carylee will present on the following “When one hears diversity, we usually may be quick to think race. Diversity, is much more than the color of our skin or even the differentiation of cultures. Diversity is all around us. In many ways we have bridged the gap, though in 2022 there is still a wide diversity gap in the area of children's literature. As a mother and children's author, I hope to help build that bridge, one book at a time.”
This meeting is virtual via Zoom.
Make sure and save the date for this can’t-miss event!
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Kindergarten Orientation
Do you have a child that will be attending kindergarten at Mosaic ES this fall?*
We are having a parent only Kindergarten Orientation on Wednesday, April 20 at 4:15 pm in our school cafeteria. The orientation is an opportunity to meet our principal, Dr. Mahri Aste, and our two assistant principals, Dr. Jenny Smith and Mr. Mike King, who will provide an overview of the Kindergarten program. Also on the agenda are our school counselor, the parent liaison, and the public health nurse. Additionally, the PTA will have a representative there to provide more information about how you can get involved. Please complete this form by April 19 to RSVP to the event. If you cannot make it to the orientation, we will be posting a recording of the meeting on the Mosaic ES website after the meeting.
*If you have a neighbor that has a child that will be attending kindergarten at Mosaic ES this fall, please share this information with them.
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SOL Non-Writing Assessments, Grades 3-6
State assessments measure the extent to which students have learned the content and skills reflected in state standards. The format for state assessments vary by grade level and content area. These include:
Both SOL tests and LAAs provide information about student achievement, and student results are shared with families. Reporting methods and timing vary based on the assessment format for the grade level and content area, as noted in the table below.
| Grade |
Content Areas Tested |
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Reading1, Mathematics1, Science2, Social Studies2 |
| 4 |
Reading1, Mathematics1, Social Studies2 |
| 5 |
Reading1, Mathematics1, Science1, Writing2 |
| 6 |
Reading1, Mathematics1, Social Studies2 |
| 7 |
Reading1, Mathematics1, Social Studies2 |
| 8 |
Reading1, Mathematics1, Science1, Social Studies2, Writing2 |
1 Standardized SOL test; score report letters posted in the Student Information System (SIS) ParentVUE in summer
2 LAA format; performance shared as part of ongoing feedback and incorporated into quarterly progress reports
Students in our school will be taking the SOL tests on the following dates:
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3rd Grade SOLs
- Reading - May 10
- Math - May 17
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4th Grade SOLs
- Reading - May 6
- Math - May 12
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5th Grade SOLs
- Reading - May 4
- Math - May 13
- Science - May 18
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6th Grade SOLs
- Reading - May 5
- Math - May 11
Please notify your student’s teacher if you become aware of an unavoidable conflict that could result in missing a SOL test day. If you have questions about state assessments, contact your student’s teacher or the school test coordinator.
Like a driving simulator for young people learning to drive a car for the first time, Social Media TestDrive provides a simulated experience of realistic digital dilemmas and scenarios, along with key concepts and strategies for navigating them.
Take your children on a “Test Drive” for social media
Social Media TestDrive modules are designed so that youth can complete them by themselves, but we encourage parents to try out and discuss Social Media TestDrive with their children.
Watch this video to understand how to use the modules with your child. Visit the website for more information For Parents and the Modules.
Upcoming Events
April 14-15 - Spring Pictures
April 18 - 22 - Month of the Military Child Spirit Week
April 19 - PTA Meeting 6:30pm (virtual)
April 20 - Kindergarten Orientation (parents only) 4:15pm in cafeteria
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