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 Ms. Seman's class adopted the class name "United" this year, and DC United gave them a shout out! All of our 6th grade students received DC United water bottles and gear!
A Message from Ms. Kirkland
Thank you to all the families and staff members who made it out to our Annual Bingo Night last night! We had so much fun, and so many winners! Over 40 prize baskets were given out, and over 20 teacher experiences won. We are so grateful to our PTO for organizing this event. The funds raised will help fund field trips for every grade level at Mount Eagle this year.
You might notice some new trees planted near our field when you stop by our playground. Ms. Weber, our Get2Green Coordinator, helped us partner with Urban Forestry to plan 6 trees this fall on our property. Students from several grade levels were able to come out to help with the planting and learn about how important it is to plant trees in urban environments.
Finally, Monday will be our final Early Release Monday of 2024. Unless you have made arrangements with the main office, your child will follow the same schedule and route as they did on the October Early Release Monday.
Next week will be a full week of school, followed by a short week. Please be sure to send your children to school on Monday, November 25 and Tuesday, November 26. We have full days of learning planned!
I hope you have a fabulous weekend, Mount Eagle!
Kate
Kate Kirkland
Principal
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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
Wednesday-Friday, November 27-29 | Thanksgiving Break
December 23 through January 5 | Winter 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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