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 Some our veteran parents joined our All School Meeting this week to share the opportunities being part of our military has provided. We are so thankful for their service!
A Message from Ms. Kirkland
This Monday is a holiday for staff and students to celebrate Veteran's Day. Today, we welcomed some of our veteran parents to join our All School Meeting to share some of the experiences they have had as a military veteran. Parents shared some of the countries they have traveled to and the ways that they have been able to help people all over the world. We were able to share a big thank you from our whole community for their years of service.
Mount Eagle is a proud Purple Star school that has many systems in place to support our students who are military-connected. From breakfasts for military-connected students to ambassadors to welcome new students, Mount Eagle is committed to ensuring our families are welcomed and supported.
We hope that you enjoy a wonderful long weekend and we look forward to welcoming you back on Tuesday, November 12. 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.
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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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.
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Boundary Review
As a reminder, FCPS has started the process of reviewing school boundaries across the division. This important work will help the district better support student population growth, changes in school capacity, and evolving community needs. Community input is vital to this process. With that in mind, FCPS, in partnership with Thru Consulting, will be hosting a series of community meetings in each of FCPS’ six regions. Participants are encouraged to share their thoughts, ask questions, and learn more about the boundary review process.
Please visit FCPS’ website for meeting dates, locations, and other information. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.
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🍎 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 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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