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The Dunne Dispatch (Calendar Edition) - 05/03/2024
The Dunne Dispatch alternates between a bi-weekly calendar of events and bi-weekly report on School Board updates, student accomplishments, and school celebrations. My goal is to connect the schools with the community, and vice versa. Even if you do not have children attending FCPS, I encourage you to attend public events at our schools.
If you have any school or related community events you would like me to include in my calendar email, please submit them here for consideration.
Very respectfully,
 Mateo Dunne, Mount Vernon District Representative
Mount Vernon Pyramid
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Mount Vernon HS PTSA Meeting, May 8, 6:30 p.m. Join the Mount Vernon PTSA for its next monthly member meeting on Wednesday, May 8th at 6:30PM, Door 1, G100. They will serve pizza and hold a Google Home device giveaway! Acting Principal Boyd will discuss the "IB for All" program and answer your questions.
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Whitman MS Multicultural Family Night, May 16, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Whitman MS invites its students and families to Multicultural Family Night on May 16. Participants are needed for display, performances, and to volunteer. Sign up before May 9 if you would like to participate. For more information, contact rmonterrosar@fcps.edu or kcordova1@fcps.edu.
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Fort Belvoir (Primary and Upper) ES Carnival, May 17, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. The Fort Belvoir ES Carnival will take place on the FBES Bus Loop and in the Upper School Cafeteria and Gym on Friday, May 17, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Unlimited wristbands will be available for $10 (pre-sale discount available).
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Fort Belvoir ES Food Market, May 23, 12:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Fort Belvoir ES and the Capital Area Food Bank invites all FBES families and Fort Belvoir Homeschoolers to participate in this monthly Food Market. No charge. For more information, contact delliott@fcps.edu, dyidlet@fcps.edu, or chdiaz@fcps.edu.
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Woodley Hills ES Family Science Night, May 30, 6:00 p.m. The Family Science Night will be held on Thursday, May 30 at Woodley Hills Elementary School beginning at 6:00 p.m. At least 18 volunteers are needed for the duration of the event. Volunteers are also needed to hep with set-up and breakdown from 5:15 - 7:45 p.m. Volunteers must be a minimum of 16 years old. If interested in volunteering, please contact Dr. Khalid-Schieber at stkhalidschi@fcps.edu
West Potomac Pyramid
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West Potomac Marketplace, May 11, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The West Potomac Marketplace will take place on May 11, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at West Potomac High School (6500 Quander Road, Alexandria, VA). Support local artisans. Explore handcrafted goods and hands-on crafts for kids. Shop for loved ones. For more information, visit the event's website or email WestPotomacMarketplace@gmail.com.
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Fort Hunt PTA Spring Carnival & Silent Auction, Friday, May 17. Save the Date! Fort Hunt ES’s always popular Spring Carnival and Silent Auction will be on Friday, May 17th.The time to plan for our Spring Carnival and Silent Auction is now! The Fort Hunt PTA needs your help. Check out the Spring Carnival & Silent Auction website for more information for volunteering, donating baked goods, and more! The auction will include great deals for teacher donations, restaurants, wine tastings, Six Flags, Nationals tickets, and more! All proceeds support the Care & Share Program, future Family Events, Teacher Appreciation, Curriculum Support and more!
Hayfield Pyramid
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Hayfield SS Rising Freshman Night, May 16, 6:00 p.m. Calling all current 8th graders! Don't miss Hayfield's Rising Freshman Night. Participants will:
- Learn about Hayfield.
- Meet counselors and staff.
- Have questions answered by a community panel.
- Tour your new school.
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- Island Creek Read-A-Thon, May 22-31
South County Pyramid
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South County MS Bingo Night, May 10, 6:30 p.m. Join South County MS for Bingo Night on Friday May 10th. This is a family friendly event. Doors open at 6pm and the fun begins at 6:30 pm. Refreshments and Pizza will be available for purchase. $7.00 tickets include bingo cards for each game and a bingo marker. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online.
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South County MS Thank Goodness It's Thursday (TGIT), May 16, 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. The South County MS PTSO is hosting TGIT (Thank Goodness it's Thursday), an after school event for students on May 16th from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm. There will be food, games, sports, a dunk tank, a gaming truck, a DJ, and an ice cream truck. Tickets are $7.00 and include food and one ice cream. Tickets must be purchased in advance. They can be purchased at lunch the week of the event or online.
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South County Pyramid Art Show at Lorton Workhouse, May 25 – June 2. Workhouse Arts Center is proud to present the South County Pyramid Show, featuring the work of over 100 Kindergarten through 12th Grade students from six different schools in Fairfax, Virginia. The exhibit features student artwork created with a myriad of techniques and mediums. The exhibition will occur at McGuire Woods Gallery, W-16 2nd Floor9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton, VA (map). It will open on May 25, 11:00 a.m. and end on June 2, 4:00 p.m. There is a reception on
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South County Summer Strings Camp, July 8-19, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Exciting news! SoCo Summer Strings is returning this summer! The camp will be hosted at South County Middle School from July 8-19, 8:30am-12:30pm, weekdays only. Camp is open to all rising 5th-9th grade students with at least one year of experience on the violin, viola, cello, or bass. Students will participate in two large ensemble rehearsals, an instrument-specific technique class, and a sectional each day. You can find more information and registration for camp at www.schsorchestra.org/soco-summer-strings. Early registration is from March 1-June 9, so reserve your student’s spot soon!
Edison Pyramid
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Edison Pyramid Art Show, May 9, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
The Edison Pyramid Art Show will take place at Edison HS on Thursday, May 9, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Night on Broadway will follow after the art show. There is no cost for either event. Hope to see you there.
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Twain MS Spirit Night at Olympians, May 14-15, all day. Order food from Olympians Family Restaurant at 6430 Landsdowne Centre on May 14 & 15 (all day) to support the Twain MS PTA. Dine in or carryout. Tell them you are supporting Twain PTA to ensure proceeds will be donated to the PTA. When ordering online, write in the notes SUPPORTING TWAIN MS. Eat good food and help a good cause.
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Twain MS Community Night, May 16, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Join us for the annual Twain Community Night on Thursday, May 16 from 6-8 pm. This is a family-fun event open to the community. Invitations will be distributed to Twain’s feeder elementary schools. Twain organizers are hoping for a big crowd. The PTA sell pizza, other concessions and spirit wear. All Twain MS departments will be represented. Don’t miss the Pick-A-Prize Raffle. Prizes include Washington Nationals Baseball Tickets, LEGO Discovery, Total Wine, Fairfax County Park Foundation, Natalie Dicks Photography, and more.
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Edison HS Jumpstart Program, August 7 (9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.) and August 9 (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.). Your student's transition to high school is very important! This year, Edison HS will offer an optional Jump Start program to its rising 9th grade students. Students can register to attend one of the two-day sessions: August 7 from 9:00AM - 1:00 PM or August 9 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Students will have an opportunity to meet staff members (administrators, counselors, and some teachers), tour the building, get a couple high school tips for success, hear about our many sports/club programs offered, and more. Lunch is included in the program. Transportation will be provided at limited locations. Registration will open on May 30th and a link will be located on the Edison website for those interested in our Jumpstart program. Please contact please email GSDombrowski@fcps.edu for more information.
Lewis Pyramid
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Saratoga ES, Chalk the Walk: May 5, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
- Lewis HS Athletics Schedule, May 6-11
FCPS Events and Activities
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Bike & Roll to School Day, May 8. We are celebrating and encouraging students to include a safe route to school as part of a healthy and active lifestyle. If you ride your bike to school:
- All students must wear a helmet. Fairfax County law requires any-one under 15 to wear a helmet.
- Check their equipment: Air, Brakes and Chain
- Obey all traffic laws, a bicycle is a vehicle
- See and be seen
- Go with the flow of traffic, ride on the right.
- Be predictable, stay alert
- If riding on a sidewalk, yield to pedestrians and walk your bike if the sidewalk is crowded with walkers
- Beware of cars coming out of driveways if you ride on the sidewalk
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Community Forums on Middle School Start Times. FCPS is exploring options for adjusting middle school start times and invites the public to be part of the process. All forums will deliver the same presentation and provide the same feedback opportunities. While registration is not required, it does help with planning. Language interpretation and childcare will be provided. Learn more about the project exploring middle school start times. Register for an in-person or virtual forum by clicking on one of the following dates:
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Monday, May 6, 6-8 p.m., at Whitman Middle School
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Monday, May 13, 6:30-8 p.m., Virtual
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Monday, May 20, 6-8 p.m., at Hughes Middle School
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Wednesday, May 22, 6-8 p.m., at Frost Middle School
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🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Community Conversations Continue.
Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for Our Schools, Our Future – A Community Conversation. Your voice matters! Share your thoughts about FCPS and bring your questions to a conversation on:
Pre-registration for a Community Conversation is not required but will help FCPS plan. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided for all events based on staff availability. Events are open to all. Learn about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.
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☀️ Save the Date for FCPS’ Summer Extravaganza, June 1, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Don’t miss a day of family fun and learning at the FCPS Summer Extravaganza! Stop by Woodson High School on Saturday, June 1, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., where students will be able to take part in engaging educational activities designed to spark curiosity and inspire growth.
Representatives from local businesses, Fairfax County Public Library, and the Fairfax County Park Authority are participating in the Summer Extravaganza. Community organizations, such as Neighborhood Community Services, will be at the event as well. All will have learning activities, tips, and helpful information for families. Enjoy face painting, food, music, a moon bounce, a petting zoo, story time, and student performances — all at no cost!
Visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage for more details and register to attend. Registration is not required, but it's helpful for planning purposes.
Community Announcements and Activities
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SEPTA Awards Ceremony, May 11, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Save the date! The SEPTA Awards Ceremony will be on May 11 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm in-person at a church in Fairfax. RSVPs are now open to the general public. Check SEPTA’s Facebook Page for more information.
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Supervisor Dan Storck Hosts Native Garden Tour, May 4, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Looking to start your own native garden?🌼 Get started with a FREE native perennial! Stop by the Native Garden Tour and Open House this Saturday, May 4 anytime between 10 a.m. -2 p.m. to check out the native plantings here at the Mount Vernon Governmental Center. Get information about natural landscaping grant opportunities and the first 100 attendees will receive a free native perennial! The event is rain or shine.
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