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Dear Mantua Families,
Get ready for a fantastic new school year! We can’t wait to welcome our students back to campus. The first day is just around the corner, and we’re busy putting the finishing touches on an amazing year.
Don’t miss our upcoming Open House! It’s the perfect chance for your child to explore their new classroom and meet their teacher. Plus, you’ll discover all the great resources available to you. Be sure to check below for your family’s Open House time. Each year, we hold an event especially for new families, Popsicles with the Principal. This event will take place on the blacktop/playground at Mantua on Saturday, August 17, from 10-11:00 AM. There is no need to RSVP for this event; just come out and join in the festivities as we get to know each other!
Take good care,
Ms. Shannon, Mr. Deixler, and Mrs. Vaughan
Save the Dates!
August 15: Mantua Open House, beginning at 12:15
August 17: New student and Family Popsicles with the Principal, Mantua playground, 10:00-11:00 AM
August 19: First Day of School!
August 28: Ice Cream Social hosted by Mantua PTA, Mantua playground
August 30: Student Holiday, schools and offices closed
September 2: Labor Day student holiday, schools and offices closed
September 16: Three-hour early release at 1:05 PM
September 19: Back to School Night, 6:00-7:30 PM
Be sure to bookmark the FCPS School Calendar to keep track of school holidays, breaks, and observances.
2024-2025 FCPS Calendar & Limited Early Release Mondays
Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the FCPS School Calendar for the 2024-25 school year. Below are a few important dates to make note of, including our early release on Mondays. As a reminder, this year, we will have both two- and three-hour early releases. Two-hour releases are at 2:05 and three-hour releases at 1:05 PM.
Mantua students will release students at 1:05 PM on the following days:
- September 16
- October 21
- November 18
- February 10
- March 10
- April 21
- May 12
To read more about the three-hour early releases, click here.
Open House
Join us for the Open House on August 15 to prepare for your exciting new school year. We look forward to seeing both new and familiar faces at this event!
- Families are asked to attend at designated times based on their last name and enter through the gym (Door 5)
- Rocky’s Resource Fair - Meet our specialists and many other staff members! You will also get to learn about many opportunities and resources, including enrichment programs and more!
- Classroom Visit - Your family will walk to the classroom(s), meet your teachers, and drop off school supplies.
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SESSION 1 - LAST NAMES A-G
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Rocky’s Resource Fair
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12:00 - 12:15 PM Gym
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Visit Classrooms
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12:15 - 12:45 PM
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SESSION 2 - LAST NAMES H-O
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Rocky’s Resource Fair
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12:45 - 1:00 PM Gym
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Visit Classrooms
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1:00 - 1:30 PM
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SESSION 3 - LAST NAMES P-Z
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Rocky’s Resource Fair
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1:30 - 1:45 PM Gym
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Visit Classrooms
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1:45 - 2:15 PM
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New Student & Family Popsicles with the Principal
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We know the new school year is ready to start when it's time for Popsicles with the Principal!
- Come visit Mantua’s playground on Saturday, August 17, from 10-11:30 AM.
- There is no need to RSVP for this event; just come out and join in the festivities as we get to know each other!
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Mantua PTA’s Pizza & Ice Cream Social
Save the date for this annual event on Wednesday, August 28th, from 6:00-7:30 PM. Be on the lookout for a flyer in your child's First Day Folder with full event details, including instructions on how to purchase your pre-sale wristbands. We look forward to celebrating with you! |
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INOVA Back to School Pediatric Health Fairs
Inova Cares Clinic (ICC) will provide children ages 5+ with free school entrance physicals and immunizations at summer health fairs for children on Medicaid or who are uninsured. The clinics will take place 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, August 17, at ICC for Children - Falls Church. Appointments are required. No walk-ins will be allowed. Call 703-698-2550 for an appointment.
Your Family's App Toolbox
SIS ParentVUE - The SIS ParentVUE Account (Student Information System ParentVUE Account) is the FCPS secure solution for accessing information about your child's attendance, class performance, demographic data, and link to Schoology.
TalkingPoints - TalkingPoints is a free app that allows families to communicate with teachers in their preferred language. We will use this platform to share important information about your child's education and progress.
PickUpPatrol - Mantua uses PickUpPatrol for daily attendance needs and reporting. PickUpPatrol provides a secure app for parents to download and add arrival and dismissal plan changes. Click on the link for more information on how to download the app.
Here Comes the Bus - Know when the school bus is arriving with the Here Comes the Bus app. This app uses GPS to track bus locations in real-time. To use this app, you'll need to set up your ParentVue account first. The FCPS school district code is 28982.
Nutrislice - Once the year starts, you can find out what's for breakfast and/or lunch each day at Mantua!
MySchoolBucks - Online payment for lunch accounts and field trips are available through the MySchoolBucks School Store. This online payment service provides a quick and easy way to pay for school-related purchases. You will be able to pay for a variety of school fees using credit/debit cards or electronic checks.
2024-2025 Class Assignments - ParentVue
Beginning August 15th, you will be able to view your child's class placement through ParentVue. We will notify you as soon as class assignments are available. Please ensure you have access to your ParentVue account.
Need help creating a SIS ParentVUE account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE. If you need support getting access to your account, please reach out to Mergie Kakouris, MBKakouris@fcps.edu.
Student Online Verification/Update (OVU)
The 2024-25 Online Verification/Update (OVU) packet is available in ParentVUE. The OVU packet allows the enrolling parent to electronically update phone numbers, emergency contacts, health conditions, and new immunization dates for their students via ParentVUE. For detailed information on how to use the OVU system, please click here. Every family will need to verify that their information is correct by September 3rd.
Free and Reduced Price Meal Applications
Families must complete the Free and Reduced Price Meal application before the start of each school year. Approved applications may also qualify students for additional benefits. Look for the application in August, view criteria, and up-to-date information on the Free and Reduced-Price Meals webpage. Families should reach out to their schools with questions or for assistance.
To apply online:
- Visit www.MySchoolApps.com.
- In the State drop-down menu, select Virginia.
- Click on the Search button.
- On the next screen, select Fairfax County Public Schools from the Choose your District dropdown.
- Click on the Select District & Continue button.
Attendance Matters
Please take a moment to review the calendar and plan accordingly. Your child's attendance is vital for their academic progress. While we understand the importance of family vacations, we kindly request that you plan your trips around our school schedule. Thank you for your cooperation!
Read more about FCPS Attendance expectations here.
Student Consent Forms
Starting August 1st, Student consent forms currently available on ParentVue will be moved to the Parent Digital Consent System (PDC). Families can log into the PDC using their ParentVue credentials to complete consent forms assigned to their child. If you have a new ParentVue account, you must wait 24 hours after it is created to use the PDC.
https://digitalconsent.fcps.edu/ispb/r/is01/pdcp/login?session=2945843123735
Forms available include:
- School Counseling Opt-out
- Digital Resources Consent
- SEL Screener Opt-Out
- Family Life Education Opt-out
- SOL Retest Permission
- Objection to Release of Directory Information to the Public
- Objection to Release of Information to Outside Organizations
Quick Contacts & Links
Linda Shannon, Principal LCSshannon@fcps.edu
Rich Deixler, Assistant Principal RADeixler@fcps.edu
Colleen Vaughan, Assistant Principal CAVaughan@fcps.edu
Mergie Kakouris, Student Information Assistant, MBKakouris@fcps.edu
Fadwa Finaish, Office Assistant, FFinaish@fcps.edu
Judy Toy, Office Assistant, JPToy@fcps.edu
Susan Palomino, Finance Office Assistant SLPalomino@fcps.edu
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