Panther Press: May 2

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

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

Testing Taking Tips

Happy spring! With SOL testing soon approaching, it’s the perfect time to practice Mindfulness as Mindfulness gives students the crucial tools to deal with the pressures of life and put these strategies into practice. It is an approach that has a tangible effect on a person’s behavior and well-being. The ability to step back, reflect thoroughly and truly focus is a skill that can help students deal with stress and pressure.  Mindfulness is paying attention to our mind, body, and surroundings and focusing on the present moment. When we are mindful, we notice things early and can calm ourselves and help reduce our stress level.

The Five Senses Drill:
After 3 deep breaths, note three things you see, hear, smell and taste. When complete take 3 additional breaths. This is a beneficial grounding activity. 

Switch off Technology:
Taking a step back from technology will promote better sleep and brain health.

Stick to a sleep Routine:
Get to bed same time every night and get up at the same time each morning. Sleep is the most powerful tool against stress.

Eat healthy and Get regular exercise:
Good nutrition can feed your brain and exercise can decrease the stress hormone and increase the endorphins in our brains. Get outdoors and get that Vitamin D!

Be creative:
Encourage relaxing activities that use the other parts of our brain especially during stressful periods can be very beneficial such as coloring, sculpting, sand art.

Fairfax HS World Language Summer Camp - FREE!!!
Rising 5th- 7th graders

Campers will be able to explore various cultures and languages including French, Spanish, Latin and German with engaging and fun activities!  Students will get a glimpse into studying these languages as future middle school and high school students and work with current high school language teachers and FHS Honor Society students.  Pizza or boxed lunch provided or students can pack their own.  Free Registration!  Camp will be held at Fairfax HS from 9:00am - 2:00pm.

Session 1 (July 15-18)

Session 2 (July 22-25)

To register and for more information, please go to https://www.cityoffairfaxschools.org or use this QR Code (insert image)