Tuesday February 4: Report Cards Available in SIS
Tuesday February 4: Family Food Market at Riverside Elementary
Saturday February 8: Book Drive and Family Literacy Fair
Monday February 10: 3-hour Early Release
Monday February 10: Parent Coffee Talk on Financial Literacy
Monday February 17: Holiday (President's Day)
Wednesday February 26: Fresh Food Market at Bucknell Elementary
Monday March 10: 3-hour Early Release
Wednesday March 12: Woodlawn Literacy Night (grades K - 2)
Friday March 28: End of Quarter 3 (NOT an early- release)
Monday April 1: Teacher Work Day
Monday April 14 - Friday April 18: Spring Break
Three-Hour Early Release Monday February 10th
For the upcoming early release day on Monday, February 10th, we will default to your child's dismissal preference from the last early release Monday in November.
- If your child was dismissed at 1:00 PM previously, we will automatically dismiss them at 1:00 PM on February 10th.
- If your child remained at school previously, we will automatically keep them until 4:00 PM on February 10th.
A reminder message will be sent through Talking Points on Tuesday, January 21st.
- To change your child's dismissal time for February 10th, please contact the main office at 703-619-4800 by Wednesday, February 5th.
- This will allow staff to plan for a safe and organized dismissal process on Monday, February 10th.
Book Drive and Family Literacy Fair
- We're thrilled to announce our "Reading Opens the World" Book Drive & Family Literacy Fair!
- 🎁 30,000 FREE BOOKS for families & educators!
- 🏡 Families: Choose up to 10 books per child (max 30 per family)
- 🎉 Family Fun: DJ, food trucks, free Valentine's Day card making, and LEGO brick boxes!
- 🗓️ Sat, Feb 8th | 10am-2pm 📍 Lorton Community Center & Library
- Arrive early! Books are first-come, first-served.
 
Presidents Day (Holiday)
All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 17, for the Presidents Day holiday.
See the complete school year calendar.
February is Black History Month
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history.
Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
Learn more about Black History month.
Kindergarten Registration
There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten for the 2025 - 2026 school year:
- Determine eligibility.
- Identify your local school.
- Gather documents.
- Fill out forms.
- Schedule an appointment.
Read more about the registration process.
For additional information, please contact Beronica Martinez (bjmartinez@fcps.edu) our school registrar.
Online Registration for 2025 - 2026
Online registration for the 2025-26 school year is open.
Parents/caregivers may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade.
Learn how to begin the online registration process.
When registering, parents/caregivers will need to create or log in to an existing SIS ParentVUE account.
For additional information, please contact Beronica Martinez (bjmartinez@fcps.edu) our school registrar.
Office of the Ombuds: At Your Service!
Ombuds help resolve disagreements between parents/caregivers and schools.
Ombuds work as an independent confidential resource to help get answers to questions, resolve concerns, and hear complaints regarding FCPS matters.
They do not change or make decisions, policies, or regulations; take sides; or provide legal advice.
Anyone with concerns, questions, or complaints to share with the Office of the Ombuds may call 571-423-4014, email ombuds@fcps.edu, or visit their webpage, where you may Submit a Question.
Parent Coffee Talk on Financial Literacy
Join our FREE seminar, "Blueprint for Financial Success," on Monday, February 10th at 9:30 AM at Woodlawn Elementary School.
We'll cover the basics of building financial security.
RSVP to our Family Liaison, Julie Bueno at ybueno@fcps.edu or 571-363-0397.
Family Food Markets at Riverside Elementary
- Capital Area Food Bank is hosting family food markets at Riverside Elementary once a month until the end of the school year.
- Shelf-stable food items and produce will be provided at no cost.
- The next market will be on February 4.
- The markets open at 9:30 am and 5:30 pm.
- Riverside Elementary School is located at 8410 Old Mount Vernon Road, Alexandria, VA 22309.
Fresh Food Markets at Bucknell Elementary
- Capital Area Food Bank is hosting fresh food markets at Bucknell Elementary once a month until the end of the school year.
- Fresh vegetables and fruits will be distributed at these markets.
- The next market will be on February 22.
- The markets open at 10:30 am and stay open until the food is gone.
- Bucknell Elementary School is located at 6925 University Drive, Alexandria, VA 22307.
- The markets will be at the front of the school by door 2. If it is raining, the markets will be in the back of the school by door 9.
 
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