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2nd Graders learned how to mix primary colors to create vibrant monarch butterfly paintings!
🏆6th Graders Excel in WordMasters Challenge!
A team representing Mosaic Elementary School achieved Highest Honors in the recent WordMasters Challenge™—a national vocabulary competition involving nearly 125,000 students annually. The sixth-grade team scored an impressive 187 points out of a possible 200 in the first of three meets this year, placing tenth in the nation.
Competing in the very difficult Gold Division of the WordMasters Challenge™, sixth grader Avery Dalton earned a perfect score of 20 on the challenge. Nationally, only 54 sixth graders achieved this result. Other 6th grade students from Mosaic Elementary School who achieved outstanding results in the meet include Paxton Eason, Eva Huang, Rory Peterson, Veer Raya and Conner Yi. The students were coached in preparation for the WordMasters Challenge™ by Jeremy White, 6th grade teacher.
The WordMasters Challenge™ is an exercise in critical thinking that first encourages students to become familiar with a set of interesting new words and then challenges them to use those words to complete analogies expressing various kinds of logical relationships. Working to solve the analogies helps students learn to think both analytically and metaphorically.
Back Row (L to R): Avery Dalton, Conner Yi, Mr. White, Veer Raya; Front Row (L to R): Paxton Eason, Rory Peterson, Eva Huang
🍎January PTA Meeting
Please join the Mosaic Elementary PTA for their January meeting on Tuesday, January 17th at 6:30 p.m.
Dr. Aste will be answering pre-submitted questions mostly focused on the renovation. Please fill out this survey to submit questions and provide feedback regarding PTA meetings and communication.
Meeting will be virtual via Zoom
🦠COVID Diagnostic Testing in January
Mark your calendars! COVID diagnostic testing will be available for FCPS teachers, staff, and students at five locations across the county January 3-5 from 5 to 8 p.m. This testing is for those who are either experiencing COVID symptoms or have been exposed to someone diagnosed with COVID. Appointments are not required, but registration must be completed before testing. Visit the COVID Testing webpage for more information.
¡Marque sus calendarios! Pruebas diagnósticas de COVID estarán disponibles para los maestros, personal y estudiantes de FCPS en cinco localidades a través del condado del 3 al 5 de Enero de 5- 8 p.m. Estas pruebas son para aquellos que están experimentando síntomas de COVID o han estado expuestos a alguien diagnosticado con COVID. Las citas no son necesarias, pero el registro debe ser completado antes de la prueba. Visite la página web COVID Testing para obtener más información.
5th Graders built and tested cars designed to keep eggs safe from cracking!
Don't let the warm weather fool you! Despite above average temperatures this week, it is still winter! See below for information about navigating potential upcoming colder days.
☃️Preparing for Winter Weather
Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.
FCPS’ inclement weather procedures will remain the same as last year. The first five inclement weather days will be traditional “snow days” with no school activities. After those five days, we will use the flexibility provided by the Virginia General Assembly to have unscheduled virtual learning days, whenever possible, to maintain the continuity of learning. Virtual learning on these days will be synchronous/live instruction, following an inclement weather virtual learning day schedule (includes a two-hour delay).
FCPS’ website is generally the first mode of communication during emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.
Be sure to plan ahead for the winter season. Make sure your contact information is up-to-date in weCare@school, bookmark the FCPS website, plan for childcare, if appropriate, and know what items your child may need to take home before a weather event.
🧤🧣Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities
Our administrative team will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.
If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing, please call Fairfax County's Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. The multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and healthcare.
Estaremos atentos a las bajas temperaturas, los avisos y advertencias de viento helado y los avisos meteorológicos que pueden impedir que los niños estén al aire libre. Sin embargo, asegúrese de que su hijo esté vestido apropiadamente con un abrigo y otra ropa de clima frío para que pueda disfrutar cómodamente de su tiempo al aire libre. El Servicio Meteorológico Nacional ofrece algunos consejos para mantenerse seguro durante el tiempo frío.
Si necesita ayuda para proveer a su hijo de ropa para el clima frío, por favor llame a la Planificación de Servicios Coordinados (CSP) del Condado de Fairfax al 703-222-0880. El personal multilingüe puede ayudarle con cualquier dificultad que se le presente, como la alimentación, el alojamiento, el empleo, la asistencia financiera, la atención sanitaria y otras necesidades.
Ms. Jildeh's 3rd Grade Class enjoyed a pancake breakfast the week before Winter Break.
🗓️Upcoming Events
January 16 - Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday (Student Holiday)
January 17 - PTA Meeting (Virtual via Zoom) - 6:30 p.m.
January 25 - End of Second Quarter (2-hour Early Release)
January 26 - Professional Workday (Student Holiday)
January 27 - Professional Workday (Student Holiday)
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