Groveton ES: Weekly Newsletter

Important Upcoming Dates

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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. 


Thank You PTA

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Thank you to our amazing PTA for a wonderful Teacher Appreciation week! Our Staff was so spoiled by your kindness and generosity. 


May Attendance Activities

We are so proud of our Groveton Tigers for working hard on their attendance this school year! See below for our fun attendance celebrations to wrap up the month of May!

A huge thank you to our parent volunteers and our PTA for helping us make sure that we see Every Tiger Every Day! We still need your help to make a final push for our school’s attendance for the year. See below for how you can help.


May 13-31: Attendance Challenge

Classes that have perfect attendance May 13-31 will be eligible for a drawing to have lunch with Mr. Swoger, Mr. Latham, or Ms. Spera!


Friday, May 24: Last Class Popcorn Party

We are in need of parent volunteers and donations to make this last popcorn party a success for our students. If you are able, please consider donating Walmart gift cards to fund the party. Gift cards can be brought to the Front Office care of Anna Kobylski through Tuesday, May 21. Sign up to volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844A4AE2FAAFDCF8-47140005-popcorn


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. 


Groveton Lost & Found

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Our lost and found is overflowing with student items. Are your children missing a coat, lunch kit, water bottle? If your child is missing an item, please have them take a look at the lost and found. All items not claimed by Friday, May 24, 2024 will be donated. 


Register Today for FCPS Summer Camps

Registration for FCPS Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts (IFTA/E-IFTA) camps closes on Friday, June 7. Tuition is waived for students eligible for free and reduced-price meals. Bus transportation is available from select FCPS high schools and middle schools. Learn more about Summer Learning and Fun for Students


FCPS 2025 Budget — What’s Happening Next

The next steps in FCPS’ budget process are:

  • Tuesday, May 14: School Board holds a public hearing on the budget. Register to speak by 6:30 p.m., on Monday, May 13.
  • Wednesday, May 15: Second day of School Board public hearings, if needed.
  • Tuesday, May 21: School Board budget work session.
  • Thursday, May 23: School Board adopts FCPS’ approved budget.

For more details on our budget, view FCPS budget documents.


Enjoy Learning, Fun, and Helpful Information at the Extravaganza!

Stop by Woodson High School on Saturday, June 1, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., for the FCPS Summer Extravaganza! Families are invited to take part in engaging educational activities designed to spark curiosity and inspire growth. In addition to learning activities, enjoy tips and helpful information for families. Enjoy face painting, food, music, a moon bounce, a petting zoo, storytime, 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.


FCPS News

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

  • Celebrating Students, Teachers, and Nurses
  • Help Raise Awareness of Fentanyl
  • 2025 FCPS Budget

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