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IN THIS ISSUE
- Principal’s Message
- Solar Eclipse Viewing April 8th- Updated
- Meet Our New Family Liaison
- Advanced Academics Program Newsletter
- Notice of Testing Grades 1-6
- April 12th Events: Parent Education Program and PTA Bingo Night
- Dress Code Reminder
- AM Kiss and Ride Reminders
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Mattress Sale Benefitting Woodson Football
- 2024-2025 Registration
Sixth graders working on their Rube Goldberg projects with Mrs. Wilkins.
1.Principal’s Message
Dear Families,
What a wonderful week we have had getting back into routines. Our staff participated in a variety of professional development activities. On Tuesday, teachers started looking at the Basal reader and the new math standards that will be implemented next year.
On Friday, Mrs. Larsen and I met with all the students during their lunch to review our school wide expectations to end the year strong. One of the things we highlighted is the importance of handling and caring for our technology equipment in a safe and careful manner. We appreciate your efforts in reminding your child of the expectation.
Thank you so much to the PTA for all that they do! Recently they helped us fund a new color copier. We are so excited to create some visuals for our students. In addition they have supported our spring field trips by assisting with transportation costs. We are ready to get out and have some fun with hands-on learning experiences that extend our curriculum. If you see a PTA member, please reach out and thank them.
Thank you for all you do to support your child’s learning.
Sincerely,
Shelia Sobeski
Principal
2.☀️Solar Eclipse Viewing April 8- Updated
A solar eclipse is happening on April 8, 2024. It's a rare and exciting astronomical phenomenon and one that requires important safety reminders.
A Fairfax Villa parent, Ms. Jessie Crain, works for the National Science Foundation and donated approved protective eyewear for our entire school! Thank you for your donation! If you have concerns about your child participating in this activity with their class, please contact your child’s teacher directly and we will make alternate arrangements.
Here are some important reminders:
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Don't look at the sun without approved eyewear. This applies to students and staff, and we encourage you to reinforce it at home.
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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. 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.
3.Meet Our New Family Liaison
We are excited to welcome Whitney Villanueva as our new Family Liaison. She can be reached at wsvillanueva@fcps.edu. Here is a message from Whitney: I'm Whitney Villanueva, and I'm excited to be part of our school community. As a first-generation American with roots from Honduras and the Caribbean, I have a unique perspective on things. With three years of community service under my belt, I'm no stranger to lending a hand and providing resources where they're needed most. Having grown up right here, I've seen the challenges our community faces firsthand but I'm eager to help make a difference. Plus, being bilingual in Spanish and English means I can connect with even more people.
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4.Advanced Academics Program Newsletter
Please click here to view the FCPS Spring Advanced Academics Program Newsletter. In it you will find information about screening for Advanced Academics Service levels 2-4.
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5.Notice of Testing in Grades 1-6
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) adopted iReady assessments as an academic universal screener for all elementary school students in grades 1-6. In addition to the iReady assessment, all elementary school students in grades 1-6 complete the Developmental Spelling Analysis (DSA).
The purpose of iReady assessments is to identify students who may have gaps in foundational literacy and mathematics skills. iReady tests are also used to measure student progress in reading and mathematics skills. The purpose of the DSA is to measure the development of spelling skills.
The iReady assessment includes a reading test and a mathematics test. In grades 1-3, teachers also assess students’ oral reading fluency to fulfill state testing requirements. Based on test results, some students may require additional assessments to further diagnose specific skills that may need support.
All students complete iReady and DSA in fall and spring each year. Depending on fall performance, a student may take an assessment again in the winter. iReady and DSA are delivered within the classroom instructional block. Schools set the specific dates for testing in each class. Your student’s teacher or the school test coordinator will share the specific dates scheduled for testing. You can find information about general timing of iReady and DSA testing on the grade level tests webpage (https://www.fcps.edu/student-assessment/grade-level-tests).
Additional information can be found at the iReady Universal Screener webpage (https://www.fcps.edu/us). If you have further questions about these assessments, please contact your student’s teacher or the school test coordinator (Ms. Hachwi nhachwi@fcps.edu).
6.April 12th Events: Parent Education Program and PTA Bingo Night
Then, from 6:30-8pm, join us in the cafeteria for the free PTA Bingo event. Concessions & raffle tickets will be available for purchase. Please bring cash in smaller bills if your family would like to make a purchase.
Teamwork makes the dream work! Sign up to volunteer at https://tinyurl.com/villabingonight2024!
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7.Dress Code Reminder
As the weather warms up, we want to remind all families that students should be dressed comfortably and appropriately for school. Our temperatures can fluctuate in the building, so it is always advised to be dressed in layers. As specified in the Student Rights and Responsibilities, students must wear clothing that does not expose genitalia, chest or buttocks or expose underwear or undergarments. Clothing may not depict or promote illegal, violent, or lewd conduct, or depict or promote the unlawful possession or use of weapons, alcohol, tobacco, drugs, drug paraphernalia, or other controlled substances. Students should be able to move comfortably and engage in all school activities including physical education and recess in the clothing they are wearing. For further information, please refer to the Student Rights and Responsibilities https://www.fcps.edu/srr and the FCPS regulation pertaining to dress code specifically (2613.12).
8.AM Kiss and Ride Reminders
A few reminders regarding Kiss and Ride Procedures. For further information, please refer to the Fairfax Villa Parent Handbook: https://fairfaxvillaes.fcps.edu/resources/parent-handbook
- Drop off begins at 9:00 A.M. Door closes at 9:12 A.M. Students are to be in their seats ready for instruction at 9:15 A.M.
- Do not leave your child if there is no staff member present at Kiss and Ride. You must line up and wait at the starting location until a staff member is in position at Kiss and Ride to receive your child. Otherwise, this creates a dangerous situation where your child is roaming the school grounds unsupervised. There are no exceptions.
- Parents arriving after 9:15 A.M. must park in the side parking lot due to buses continuing through the front loop and escort students to the main office to be signed in by a parent.
9.Mattress Sale Benefitting Woodson Football
On April 20, 2024 from 10am to 4pm you can come by the main gym at Woodson HS to order and try out over 40 beds on display!
10.Kindergarten and New Student Registration
If you have an unregistered child who will attend Fairfax Villa Elementary next school year, please complete the online intake form to plan accurate class sizes/staffing for next year.
📢Please spread the word to your neighbors who will have children attending Fairfax Villa ES.📢
If you have any questions, please contact Silvia Dossmann at smdossmann@fcps.edu.
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11.Important Upcoming Dates
4/10: Student Holiday
4/11: Spring Chorus Concert 7pm
4/12: PTA Bingo Night
4/16: Grade 5 IRW Test
4/17: 3rd Quarter Progress Reports Go Home
5/1: First & Second Grade Performance 7pm
5/3: Teacher Workday
5/3: Kindergarten Orientation 2pm
5/7: Grade 5 Reading SOL Test
5/8: Grades 3 & 6 Reading SOL Test
5/8: 4th Quarter Interims Go Home To Select Students
5/9: Grade 4 Reading SOL Test
5/14: Grade 5 Math SOL Test
5/15: Grades 3 & 6 Math SOL Tests
5/16: Grade 4 Math SOL Test
5/21: Grade 5 Science SOL Test
5/23: Strings Evening Performance at 7pm
5/27: Student Holiday
5/29: Springs Band Concert at 7pm
6/6: Grade 6 Showcase at 7pm
6/7: Field Day
6/11: 6th Grade Luncheon
6/12: 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony
6/12: End of Year Progress Reports Go Home
6/12: Last Day of School - 2hr Early Release
Frequently Visited Links and Important Fairfax Villa Contacts
Fairfax Villa Contacts Page
2023-2024 School Year
Sign up for News You Choose
Join the Fairfax Villa PTA
Report Your Child’s Absence
Visit the Fairfax Villa Website
Substitute Teaching Opportunities
Monitor your student's academics with a SIS Pare+nt Account
Recognize an FCPS Employee at FCPS Cares
Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information
Parent Handbook
Fairfax Villa Contacts Page
2023-2024 School Year
Sign up for News You Choose
Join the Fairfax Villa PTA
Report Your Child’s Absence
Visit the Fairfax Villa Website
Substitute Teaching Opportunities
Monitor your student's academics with a SIS Pare+nt Account
Recognize an FCPS Employee at FCPS Cares
Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information
Parent Handbook
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