Mosaic Matters - April 26, 2023

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students with helicopter

We enjoyed a visit from the US Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City last week! Thank you to Dr. Smith for planning this incredible day!


🔬Einstein Night 

Einstein night banner

 

Mosaic Elementary School’s Einstein Night will take place on Thursday, April 27th from 6:30-8:00 PM at the Providence Community Center. (3001 Vaden Dr, Fairfax, VA 22031)

Students from Mosaic will be showcasing an experiment, invention, or discovery they have been working on. Einstein Night is a night full of fun and learning in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The event is free and open to all students and families. We hope to see you there!


📘Yearbook Orders 

yearbook

 

It's that time of year again - yearbook season! Don't miss out on the opportunity to capture all of the amazing memories from this school year. Order your yearbook today! Orders close on May 1. 


students with fundraising money

Our environmentally conscious Mustangs raised $540 for the National Arbor Day Foundation! Way to go!


📸6th Grade Panoramic Photo

 

6th Graders will be taking their panoramic group photo on Thursday, May 4. Order your copy today!


🖌️Oakton Pyramid Art Show

Oakton Pyramid Art Show

 

Mark your calendars for the upcoming Oakton Pyramid Art Show, taking place at Oakton High School on May 11 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.! This exciting event showcases the incredible artistic talents of our students from across the Oakton pyramid. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to support our young artists and witness the creativity that is nurtured in our school by our wonderful art teachers. We look forward to seeing you there!


outdoor learning

Making the most of new class spaces by enjoying some outdoor learning!


🍎Advanced Academic Program (AAP) Orientation Tonight!

Join us this evening at 6:00 p.m. to learn more about Mosaic's Advanced Academic Program (AAP). The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom.


📚Author Visit Book Orders 

Students who ordered books by Laura Renauld and Shawn Peters through our school book sale should expect to receive their books by mid-May. Books will be delivered to students' classrooms when they arrive. If you have any questions, please reach out to our librarian, Mrs. Heather Brown at hbrown@fcps.edu.


📌Standards of Learning (SOL)Testing Schedule 

Students at Mosaic will be taking SOLs May 10 - May 23.  Please see the detailed schedule below to find your student’s assigned testing dates.  For more information about these important assessments, view the official SOL notification letter and the FCPS SOL page and/or VDOE SOL page

 

Grade

Reading 

Math

Science

3rd

Wed,  May 10

Wed, May 17 

N/A

4th

Wed,  May 10

Wed, May 17 

N/A

5th

Thurs, May 11

Thurs, May 18

Tues, May 23

6th

Thurs, May 11 

Thurs, May 18 

N/A

 

It’s important for all students to arrive on time. Please try to refrain from scheduling routine appointments on test days. Students should also make sure they have charged their FCPS laptop the night before and bring them to school for testing.


📰What's Happening at Mosaic?

student on monkey bars

 

Check out our website to learn about the amazing things our Mustangs are doing at our school!


🗓️Upcoming Events

April 26 - AAP Orientation (Virtual via Zoom), 6:00-7:00 p.m.

April 27 - Einstein Night (at Providence Community Center), 6:30-8:00 p.m.

May 10 - 3rd/4th Grade Reading SOL

May 11 - 5th/6th Grade Reading SOL

May 11 - Oakton Pyramid Art Show (at Oakton High School), 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

May 16 -  PTA Meeting (virtual via Zoom), 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

May 17 - 3rd/4th Grade Math SOL

May 18 - 5th/6th Grade Math SOL

May 23 - 5th Grade Science SOL