Principal Updates

Dear Families,

Thank you for your support of our Read-a-Thon. Our students did an amazing job and as a school our students read over 130,000 minutes! Students earned a Pajama Day this Friday for surpassing our goal. We are so proud of them and appreciate your support of our Parent Teacher Organization. Your efforts will support us as we prepare to purchase school supplies for students this Fall.

Thank you,

Mr. Aiello, Ms. Conroy, and Ms. Shin

Spring Pictures

School pictures are ready!

To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account using your student's school ID number.

All families can also log on and order a FREE Digital SmileSafe card. More about the Smilesafe program here.

Solar Eclipse Guidance

A solar eclipse is happening on April 8, 2024. It's a rare and exciting astronomical phenomenon, and one that requires important safety reminders. Looking directly at the sun, even during an eclipse, can permanently damage your eyes. 

Here's what you need to know:

• Don't look at the sun without approved eyewear. This applies to students and staff, and we encourage you to reinforce this at home.
• Regular sunglasses are not good enough. The NASA website has more information about eye safety.  
• Eclipse timing: The eclipse starts around 2:04 p.m., peaks at 3:20 p.m. (which coincides with dismissal for some students), and ends around 4:32 p.m. Please remind your child to be especially vigilant about eye safety during dismissal. If you have concerns about your child walking or riding the bus home, please arrange for alternative transportation.

For more details, visit the FCPS Solar Eclipse webpage.

SOL Testing Dates

End of the year testing for students in grades 3-5, runs through the month of May. We ask that you do your best to ensure your child comes to school on the day of their scheduled test well rested and ready to do their best. Please try to schedule appointments and travel around your child's test schedule.

The tentative schedule is as follows and we will be sure to update grade levels if changes are made:

May 9: 5th Grade Reading

May 14: 3rd Grade Reading

May 15: 4th Grade Reading

May 16: 5th Grade Science

May 20: 5th and 6th Grade Math

May 21: 3rd Grade Math

May 22: 4th Grade Math

May 29-May 31: SOL Retake Window

If you have any questions regarding the SOL assessments, feel free to reach out administration.

Kindergarten Registration

Do you have a child that is five years old or will be turning five by September 30, 2024? If you do, please register them for Kindergarten at your earliest opportunity. To start the process you can either visit THIS FCPS SITE or stop by the Mason Crest Elementary School office, Monday through Friday, between 8:45 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. Please also share this information with anyone in our neighborhood who may have a child that is ready to start Kindergarten in August.We can't wait to meet all our new Tigers!

Upcoming Events and Important Dates

April 5: Pajama Day

April 10: No School--Holiday (Eid al Fitr)

April 12: Advanced Academics Orientation 8:15 a.m. 

              School Spirit Day--Wear Rainbow

April 17: Progress Reports Go Home in Wednesday Folders

April 29: SOL Testing Window Opens

May 3: No School for Students--Teacher Workday

May 27: No School--Holiday (Memorial Day)

June 12: Last Day of School/2 hour Early Release