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What a beautiful day for Field Day! Our LEARN Eagle stopped by as Grade 4 students were tossing water balloons. Thank you to Mr. MacDonald for leading everyone in a day of exercise, fun and cooperative play.
What's Happening at Mount Eagle
May 3, 2024
Celebrating Our Amazing Staff!
Next week is the official "Teacher Appreciation Week." At Mount Eagle, however, we celebrate it all month. Our PTO has planned out a weekly treat for all of our staff to say thank you. Families are welcome to work with their child to give a personal note of thanks. It's a joy to work alongside such caring families.
PTO MEETING ON WEDNESDAY
Our PTO is meeting this coming Wednesday at 8:40am in the Library. Stop by to learn about elections for the next school. When everyone helps a little, a lot gets done.
Making Plans for Next School Year
Even if you're not sure about your plans or are leaving, we need to hear from you.
In a few weeks, we will begin planning our class grouping for next school year. In order to ensure we have the best information, we need parents to do the following:
1. Let us know your intentions for next year by completing this form by Monday, May 13. https://forms.gle/AoGJzhNj83eMS8nh6
Complete it for each child that is currently at Mount Eagle in Grades PK-5. You do not need to complete it for your sixth grade child. If you say now that you are moving, but then your plans change over the summer, that's okay. You can let us know as soon as possible in the summer. We will have a spot for your child.
2. (Optional) Please share any information you feel will help with class groupings. If you have information you would like us to consider, please do so in the optional question in the form linked above. You can write in your home language. If you are requesting that your child be placed with a particular friend, please include at least 2 names. We do not take requests for a specific teacher. Instead, you are welcome to share particular traits that you feel would best support your child. Note that as a small school, we only have two classes at Grades 3-6, so requesting that your child be separated from another student may not be possible. Again, sharing this information is optional in the form. If you have questions, don't hesitate to reach out to Ms. Consolla.
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Spirit Fridays are Here!
Friday, May 10: Twin-Squad Day
Friday, May 17: Decades Day
Friday, May 24: Mismatch Day
Friday, May 31: Mount Eagle Spirit Day
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Kindergarten Orientation is on Friday, May 10
If your child is turning 5 by September 30th, please bring them with you to our orientation on Friday, May 10th 9:15-10:30am. You will visit classrooms together and learn all about Mount Eagle. We will share information about registration. Parents will make an appointment to complete the actual registration paperwork with Ms. Sara Merino Paz, our Student Information Assistant.
Get more information here.
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 Thank you to everyone for making our 11th Earth Day a success. We planted vegetable and fruit including blueberries. Check out this short video that captures the magic of the day.
SOL Testing Dates for Mount Eagle
Each Spring, students in grades 3-6 take the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) tests in Reading and Math. Students in Grade 5 also take an Integrated Reading and Writing SOL and a Science SOL.
Dates for this year’s SOL tests are listed below. Please work to avoid appointments on these days so that students can test on the same day as their peers. The helps ensure students do their best.
Wednesday, May 8 - Grades 3, 4 & 5 Reading SOL
Thursday, May 9 - Grade 6 Reading SOL
Wednesday, May 15 - Grade 5 Science SOL
Thursday, May 16 - Grade 6 Math SOL
Monday, May 20 - Grades 3, 4 & 5 Math SOL
May 21 - May 24 - SOL Make up Testing
May 29 - 31 - SOL Retakes for students that qualify
If you have questions about these tests, please reach out to Kate Kirkland, our School Testing Coordinator at (703) 721-2100.
Important Times
Kiss & Ride: 8:20-8:40am
Doors Open: 8:25am Tardy Bell: 8:45am
Dismissal Bell: 3:30pm
Office Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm
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Important Dates
Wednesday, May 8
- PTO Meeting 8:40am Library
Friday, May 10
- Kindergarten Orientation 9-10:30am
Thursday, May 23
- Chorus Spring Concert 8:45-9:15am in the Gym
Monday, May 27
- School closed for Memorial Day
Friday, May 31
- Band & Strings Spring Concert 2:30-3:00pm in the Gym
Tuesday, June 11
- Sixth Grade Promotion Ceremony 10am in the Gym
Wednesday, June 12
- Last day of school; Dismissal at 1:30pm
See the complete 2023-24 school year calendar
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Get Involved with Your PTO
At Mount Eagle, every parent is a member of the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). It's a great way to connect with other parents, learn about how to support your child and to have fun! There are many ways where you can share your voice, talents and time. Check out the PTO Website for more information. It's available in multiple languages.
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Parent/Guardian Handbook
Do you have questions about attendance or food/drink at school or what students can wear? If so, please check out our Parent/Guardian Handbook on our Mount Eagle website. It's available with translations. Click here to access it. Of course, if you have a question about a situation that is not listed, reach out to your child's teacher or an administrator. Their contact information is at the bottom of this newsletter.
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Your Partners In Education
We are honored to work with your family this year and will work everyday to ensure a safe and positive learning environment for your child. We can't do it alone. Please contact us when there is a question or concern, especially related to bullying. As a parent, you will often hear about something before staff might. Thank you for all your support.
Jean Consolla, Principal
jtconsolla@fcps.edu
Kate Kirkland, Assistant Principal kekirkland@fcps.edu
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