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 Every Thursday, we gather as a community to greet each other, share and have fun in our All-School Meeting. This weekly tradition helps us build our caring school-wide community.
A Message from Ms. Kirkland
This year, students across Fairfax County are learning Language Arts through a common curriculum called Benchmark Advance. In all 142 elementary schools, teachers are engaged in learning together as they take on the huge tasks of implementing this new curriculum. Here at Mount Eagle, teachers meet weekly to plan and reflect on our work so far, to review our student data, and make adjustments to our instruction. We are excited to see the ways in which our students are getting used the routines in this curriculum and growing as readers and writers. I am so proud of the hard work of our teachers and students as we make these changes together for the benefit of all students.
Parents should be on the lookout for some of the instructional materials from these units coming home. This includes graphic organizers and writing products, as well as student workbooks and magazines. If you have any questions about your child's work, please don't hesitate to reach out to your child's teacher.
Many parents ask how they can support their child's literacy development. One thing that hasn't changed as we have made this shift in our instruction is the importance of encouraging children to read for enjoyment. Please continue to encourage your child to read every day. Set times for screens to be off and books or magazines to be enjoyed. If you need help accessing reading materials for your child, our school librarian, Charlene Murphy, or your child's teacher can help.
Finally, this Monday and Tuesday are workdays for teachers. We hope you have a wonderful and relaxing weekend, and don't forget to make time to vote if you haven't already!
Have a fabulous weekend, Mount Eagle!
Kate
Kate Kirkland
Principal
Federal Impact Aid Surveys
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.
For any families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, schools will provide paper forms starting Wednesday, November 13. Paper forms should be returned by Wednesday, December 4.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
Need to Register for ParentVUE?
Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey.
Veteran's Day Celebration
There are several opportunities for families to participate in Veteran's Day celebrations on November 7.
Flag Raising Event: At 8:20am, student speakers will recognize the service of veterans, and music will be played during our flag raising
All School Meeting: At 8:45am, veteran family members are invited to join our All School Morning Meeting. Students will have the chance to introduce their veteran family member to our community so the entire Mount Eagle community can express their gratitude.
Bingo Night is Coming!
Our annual Bingo Night is coming on Friday, November 15th from 6:00-8:00pm. PTO is looking for donations of toys, crafts, and games to create prize baskets for bingo winners. Their goal is to create as many baskets as possible so we spread out the fun!
Mount Eagle staff will also be raffling off staff experiences, like donuts with Ms. Weber, or knitting with Ms. Weiner! We can't wait to see you there!
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Mount Eagle Recognized as Purple Star School
We are proud to announce that the Virginia Council on the Educational Opportunity for Military Children has approved Mount Eagle Elementary School as a recipient of the SY 2024-2025 Purple Star Award! The Virginia Purple Star Designation is awarded to military-friendly schools that have demonstrated a major commitment to students and families connected to our nation’s military. We are so proud to welcome and support our military-connected families!
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Family Life Education (FLE)
FLE Opt Out Form
Parents have a right to opt out of FLE lessons for their children. You may opt out of all or some of the lessons. If you are interested in opting out of these lessons, complete the opt out in Parent Vue. If you have questions about how to complete these, you can access a parent help desk on this page.
Calling All Theater Lovers!
Edison High School is performing an adaptation of Peter Pan and Wendy! Performances are on November 13th, 14th, and 15th at 7pm and November 16th at 2pm in the auditorium of Edison High School. Tickets are $8 for students and $10 for adults when ordered ahead here.
Discounts are also available for any rising Edison Eagles!! For the Wednesday and Thursday shows when ordering online, use the code: FutureEagle and take 50% off up to 6 tickets.
🍎 Make Every Day Count! The Importance of Attendance
As you plan upcoming trips and other family events, please remember the importance of sending your child to school every day. Review the FCPS School Year Calendar and try to plan any time away during breaks from school.
Children who show up for school regularly develop fundamental reading and math skills while building a habit of good attendance that will carry them into college and careers. Research shows that children who were chronically absent (missing 18 days or more) in kindergarten and first grade were far less likely to read proficiently at the end of third grade.
Learn how families can help form good attendance habits.
Important Times
Kiss & Ride: 8:20-8:40am
Doors Open: 8:25am Tardy Bell: 8:45am
Dismissal Bell: 3:300pm
Office Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm
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Important Dates
Monday, November 4 | Student Holiday & School Planning Day
Tuesday, November 5 | Student Holiday & Teacher Workday
Monday, November 11 | Veteran's Day Holiday
Monday, November 18 | Early Dismissal at 12:30pm (3 hours early)
Wednesday-Friday, November 27-29 | Thanksgiving Break
Access the full 2024-2025 calendar here.
Get Involved in 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 have fun! There are many ways 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 start the school year with your family, 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 of your support.
Kate Kirkland, Principal
kekirkland@fcps.edu
Leeanne Pinski, Assistant Principal
lnpinski@fcps.edu
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