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Elementary Language Arts Grading Updates
Our teachers have been hard at work teaching with the new Language Arts curriculum, and we are excited to help all of our students become strong readers and writers! This year we also have new assessments, which is how we check if your student needs extra help with reading and writing, and new Standards of Learning (SOLs).
Because of these changes, we are now teaching all of the Language Arts skills your child needs to know (and checking if they need extra help) throughout the whole school year, instead of different skills each quarter. While these skills will be new to your child in the beginning of the year, the goal is for your child to grow stronger in all of their new skills by the end of the year.
This means that when you get your child’s progress report next month, it might look different. Your child’s teacher will give you more information on the new progress reporting and how we’re making sure your child is getting any extra help they might need. You can find more information on FCPS’ Grading and Reporting webpage.
We will also have new ways for you to help your child practice their reading and writing skills at home. These resources are coming soon!
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Veterans Day Holiday
In honor of Veterans Day, we extend our deepest gratitude to all the brave men and women who have served in the armed forces. Their sacrifices and dedication to our country inspire us and remind us of the freedoms we cherish each day. To our veteran families and community members, we thank you for your service and the invaluable role you play in enriching our school. There will be no school on Monday, November 11, in honor of our Veterans.
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Thanksgiving Luncheon Schedule
Our Thanksgiving Luncheon is scheduled for Thursday, November 21. On that day, our lunch schedule will be:
Kindergarten-11:00-11:30 a.m.
1st Grade-11:30-12:00 p.m.
2nd Grade-12:00-12:30 p.m.
4th Grade-12:30-1:00 p.m.
3rd Grade-1:00-1:30 p.m.
5th Grade-1:30-2:00 p.m.
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Lost and Found
Please remind your students to check our Lost and Found. It is overflowing with sweatshirts, sweaters, and jackets as the cold mornings give way to sunny, warm afternoons! It is located in the cafeteria.
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Make Up Picture Day
Due to Lifetouch not being able to process our photos from our initial picture day, we will be moving our retakes to Wednesday, December 11, to allow for families to view their pictures prior to making the decision to retake their pictures. We apologize for this change, but we wanted to provide families ample time to make their decision. Thank you!
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FLE Preview Night
Students at each grade level from Kindergarten through 5th grade participate in the FCPS Family Life Education curriculum. The instruction includes a range of age appropriate topics that are differed by grade level. You can find more information about the content taught at https://www.fcps.edu/academics/curriculum/subject-area/family-life-education-fle. Last month we sent each family a copy of the opt-out for their child’s grade level. To help our families decide if they would like their children to participate in the lessons or if they would like to opt them out, we are hosting a Family Life Education Preview Night. If would like to learn more or ask questions about the Family Life Education content, please join us at 5:00 p.m. on November 25 in the Mason Crest cafeteria. If you have any questions about this night or the Family Life Education content, please email Larry Aiello (leaiello@fcps.edu) and/or Shana Conroy (sconroy@fcps.edu).
Upcoming Events and Important Dates
November 11: NO SCHOOL--Veterans Day
November 15-22: Fall Book Fair
November 18: 3-Hour Early Release (1:00 p.m.)
November 21: Thanksgiving Luncheon & Math and Literacy Night 5:00-7:00 p.m.
November 25: FLE Preview Night 5:00-6:00 p.m. in Cafeteria
November 27-29: NO SCHOOL -Thanksgiving Holiday Break
December 11: Fall Make Up Picture Day
December 23-January 3: NO SCHOOL-Winter Break Holiday
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3705 Crest Drive, Annandale, VA 22003-1701 | Main Phone: 571.226.2600
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