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Congratulations to Ms. Werrlein’s class for winning our weekly ST Math Puzzle Challenge! They shared the win with Mrs. Marsh’s fourth graders!

ST Math Claire

Educate Fairfax Grants

We are fortunate to be a recipient of one of 107 Educate Fairfax Grants that were awarded this school year!  Here’s an update:  We’re excited to have new signs to help us reorganize and update our nonfiction collection in the Library!

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Magnet School Application and Lottery Information

The Magnet Program registration window will open Tuesday, March 4, 2025, and close Friday, April 4, 2025.  No late applications are accepted.

To learn more about the programs and the registration process, families are encouraged to attend one of the Parent Information Nights:

  • Hunters Woods Elementary, February 18, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. (In-person)
    • Location is Hunters Woods Elementary School
  • Bailey’s Primary Elementary School and Bailey’s Upper Elementary School, February 20, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. (In-person)
    • Location is at Bailey’s Primary Elementary School 

Bingo

PTA Bingo Night was a great success! Thanks to everyone who had a part in making this night happen.


Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…

There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:

  1. Determine eligibility. 
  2. Identify your local school. 
  3. Gather documents. 
  4. Fill out forms. 
  5. Schedule an appointment.

After the appointment at the school (the student and one guardian must be present), the student will be ready for our upcoming Kindergarten events. Read more about the registration process. For additional information, please contact Andrea Gallego-Ceballos, our school registrar.


FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

Proposed Budget Progress

Apply for Dual Immersion and Magnet Lotteries

Black History Month Event

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.


Yearbook - It’s almost time to submit your order

Yearbook

Important Upcoming Dates

February 7 and 8 - Frost Middle School Frozen Jr. Musical

February 10 - 3 Hour Early Release Monday 1pm

February 13 - PTA In-person meeting at 6pm with option to participate virtually

PTA Zoom Link

February 17 - School Closed; President’s Day Holiday

February 21 - PTA Heritage Night

February 27 - PJ Skidoos PTA Fundraiser

March 10 - 3 Hour Early Release Monday 1pm

March 13 - PTA Zoom Meeting 8pm PTA Zoom Link

March 14 - School Pictures - Individual and Class

March 14 - PTA Pi/Math Night

March 19 - Chipotle PTA Fundraiser

March 26 - School Pictures - Clubs and Candids

March 28 - End of the 3rd Quarter

March 31 - School Closed; Eid al Fitr

April 14-18 - School Closed; Spring Break


Be Informed; Stay Involved!