Spring Break April 3-7
🌷As a reminder, April 3-7 is spring break. Schools and school offices will be closed. We wish our students and teachers a happy and restful Spring Break! Students will return to school on Monday, April 10, 2023. See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar.
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Teacher of the Week
Join us as we celebrate our staff members each week. Meet Ms. Woods:
Hello Cheetahs! My name is Jolie Woods and I am one of your 6th Grade Teachers. I am a mother to my amazing nine year old daughter. I am also a military spouse…GO NAVY! This is my first year teaching in my own classroom. I previously taught Social Studies virtually for middle school in Virginia Beach and I subbed for many years for ACPS. My daughter inspired me to become a teacher. My teaching philosophy is centered around building relationships. As a teacher, I want to know who my students are both inside and outside the classroom as these relationships are key to a successful student/teacher relationship. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my family, coaching my daughter’s swim team, and being with friends.
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Order the Yearbook
Students have received yearbook order forms. Make sure to return the form and payment before April 14 to get the early bird price!
Family Liaison Corner
By: Susana Trupo
"Spring will come, and so will happiness. Hold on. Life will get warmer."
Dear Families.
Let’s plan some fun activities for Spring Break! For most students, spring break is a much-needed respite from classes, homework, and daily routines. Don't have a fun vacation scheduled? No problem: you can still give your children a memorable spring break at home!
Parents.com has rounded up 35 fun indoor and outdoor spring break activities for kids. There's guaranteed something for every child on the list, whether they're in preschool, kindergarten, or elementary school.
Outdoor Spring Break Activities
Does your child love to spend time outside? Take advantage of the warmer weather with these at-home spring break ideas. But we warned: Some of them may require your kid to get a little muddy!
Indoor Spring Break Activities
If the weather is cold or rainy, simply bring the fun and games inside. These spring break activities will be loads of fun for everyone involved.
- Build a fort with blankets and pillows
- Test out a new recipe
- Host a fashion show to mix-and-match fun outfits
- Practice a new skill, whether it's making paper airplanes, juggling, or doing magic tricks
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Ponder these trivia questions about science, Disney, history, and more
- Plan an at-home spa day
- Have a photo shoot throughout the house
20 Fun Indoor Games and Activities for Kids
Crafty Spring Break Activities
If your kid loves arts and crafts, these spring break ideas will be perfect for them. Grab some supplies and get started!
Energetic Spring Break Activities
After months of sitting in class, your children are probably full of pent-up energy. Let it loose with these action-packed spring break activities to do at home.
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Set up an obstacle course (you can do this indoors or outdoors)
- Throw a dance party with your family's favorite tunes
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Learn classic yard games like Red Rover, Hopscotch, or Kick the Can
- Go bowling outdoors; you simply need some bottles and a ball
- Try out an online exercise video
- Host your own family Olympic games in the backyard
- Play "floor is lava"
10 Unique Family Activities to Do With Your Kids
Spring Break Ideas for the Entire Family
Parents can get in on the fun, too! These at-home activities involve the entire family, and they're perfect for bonding with loved ones.
- Have a family movie night (and don't forget the popcorn!)
- Lay out sleeping bags for a living room slumber party
- Tackle household chores together (washing the car, giving the dog a bath, etc.)
- Play classic board games like Clue or Monopoly
- Reminisce by looking at old home videos or photos
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Rec-PAC Summer Programs
Registration is open for Rec-PAC Summer Programs. Complete information is available online.
Upcoming Calendar Events
- April 5 - Passover - Passover begins on April 5 at sundown, and ends on April 13.
- Many Jewish communities in the United States celebrate Passover, a recognition of the deliverance of Jewish people from slavery in Egypt. Passover is also known as Pesah, Pesach, or the Feast of Unleavened Bread. Many Jewish families in the United States eat a ceremonial meal known as the Seder, which involves telling the story of the exodus from Egypt as well as eating various symbolic foods, such as meat of the paschal lamb and bitter herbs, recalling the harsh life of slavery.
- Learn more about Passover in NatGeo Kids.
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6 - Theravada New Year (O day, falls on Spring Break)
- In countries where Theravada Buddhism is the most dominant religion, April is the month of celebration. It marks the end of the lunisolar calendar and the beginning of another, just like January 1 for most people in the world, and is why this holiday is termed the Theravada New Year. The Theravada New Year is celebrated for three days from the first full moon in April. Theravada means “the teachings of the elders.” Celebrations begin with people attending the local temple in the morning for chanting and meditation. In the afternoon they have a water festival in which they meet the Buddha image and pay respect to the elderly by watering their hands together. Building sandcastles is also one of the most popular activities during this day of celebration.
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7 - Good Friday (O day, falls on Spring Break)
- Good Friday, the Friday before Easter, is the day on which Christians annually observe the commemoration of the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Good Friday is a day of mourning. During special Good Friday services Christians meditate on Jesus's suffering and death on the cross, and what this means for their faith. Read more at Britannica.com.
- The school calendar recognizes many religious and cultural observances (O days) during the school year. There is school on these days, however, the School Board has directed that specific events that cannot be made up will not be held on these observance days.See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar.
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13-14 - Quarter End, Early Release/Orthodox Good Friday
- Reminder, Thursday, April 13, is the quarter end and students will be released two hours early. There will be no classes for students on Friday, April 14, a student holiday and teacher work day. Friday is also Orthodox Good Friday, which is designated an O day by FCPS. See the complete school year calendar.
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16 - Orthodox Easter
- Many Orthodox Christians in the United States celebrate Easter Day on April 16 in the Gregorian calendar. It is a time to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who they believe to be the son of God. Learn more about Easter in NatGeo Kids.
Important Dates
Mar 31 - Family Movie Night, 6:30pm
Apr 3-7 No School, Spring Break
Apr 12 - PTA Meeting, 7pm, Virtual
- HIPPY Family Program, 9:30-2, SACC Room
Apr 13 - Early Release, 2pm, End of Quarter 3
Apr 14 - No school for students
- Chuck E Cheese Night, 4-8pm
Apr 18 - Round 3 of Clubs begins, 4:15-5:15pm
Apr 21 - No School, Eid al Fitr
Apr 28 - International Night, 5:30-7:30pm, gym
See the complete 2022-2023 school year calendar
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