Groveton ES: Weekly Newsletter

Important Calendar Updates

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May 2, 2024: Rescheduled Parent Coffee at Stoneybrooke Mansion 

May 3, 2024: Student Holiday & Teacher Workday

May 6-10, 2024: Teacher Appreciation Week 

May 1-24,2024: SOL Testing: Grades 3-6

May 27, 2024: Memorial Day Holiday: School & Offices closed. 

May 28- 31, 2024:SOL Retake Assessments

June 11, 2024: 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony 

June 12, 2024: Last Day of School. 2 hour early release with student dismissal starting at 1:35pm. 


Groveton PTA: Earth Day Event

April 28

Upcoming Teacher Workday: May 3

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Friday May 3rd is a Teacher Work Day and a school holiday for students. Central offices, school offices, and SACC will remain open.

School will reopen to students on Monday May 6, 2024. 


Spring 2024 SOL Schedule

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We have finalized our spring SOL testing calendar. Please review the following dates for each grade level. 

Remember, assessment is part of ongoing teaching and learning in the classroom. Teachers may also assign end-of-year projects or final exams.  

Parents and caregivers can help students perform their best by reminding them to get a good night’s rest and have a healthy breakfast, especially on testing days. It is important that students attend school on these dates. If you become aware of a conflict that could result in your student missing a test, please notify your student’s school as soon as possible.   

Spring assessments do not signal the end of coursework for the year. Learning continues through the last day of school. In addition to details shared by each school, families may find details about spring student assessments online.


Teacher Appreciation Week

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A message from our Groveton PTA: 

Teacher Appreciation week is May 6-10, 2024.

We would like to raffle off a few gift cards for teachers/staff each day of the week, and need volunteers to purchase $10-30 cards from the store of your choosing. Amazon and Target are a few go-to suggestions.

We would also like to host a breakfast for our hard working teachers and staff on FridayMay 10. We need volunteers to bake some quiches, which was a huge hit with teachers last time! We will be providing fruit and hash browns to go along side your quiches

Please consider signing up to either donate a gift card, and/or provide a contribution for the breakfast! Link:  Groveton ES: PTA Teacher Appreciation Week Sign Up


6th Grade Promotion

Our 6th grade Promotion Ceremony will be held on Tuesday June 11, 2024 at 9:30am.

Parents and families are welcome to attend. Doors will open at 9:15am, following arrival. If you have any questions please contact the main office at 703-718-8000. 


Parent Information Phone Lines Available in Eight Languages

Parents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS. View the list of phone numbers.


FCPS News

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In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:

  • Community Forums on Middle School Start Times
  • Weigh in on School Health Services
  • FCPS Shines Bright With Continued ENERGY STAR® Recognition

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, please sign up today