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The Dunne Dispatch (Report Card Edition) - 02/27/2025
In the Community
 Providing an update on the state of our schools during the 38th Annual Mount Vernon District Town Meeting on 02/08/2025.
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Co-Hosted Mount Vernon District Virtual Budget Town Meetings. The School Board voted to approve the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Advertised Budget on February 20. Learn more about the proposed FCPS FY 2026 Proposed Budget and timeline. I recently joined Mount Vernon District Supervisor Dan Storck, the Mount Vernon Council of Citizens' Associations, and the South County Federation to co-host two Virtual Budget Town Meetings on February 19 and 25. Budget Office staff from both the County and FCPS provided in-depth presentations on the budget and the proposed budget priorities for FY 2026. The recordings for the February 19 and February 25 town meetings are available online.
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On the Board
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Mount Vernon District Middle School Start Times Survey - Respond by February 28. The School Board is considering potential changes to start times for Elementary Schools (ES), Middle Schools (MS), and High Schools (HS). I would like to solicit your views because these changes could impact your childcare arrangements, extracurricular activities (to include athletic activities), traffic patterns, and work schedules.
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Read my February 14, 2025 newsletter to learn more about this work.
- Please click here to participate in the survey to inform my decision on which option to support as your School Board Member. This survey includes the principal options identified by FCPS and its outside consultant, Prismatic. Please respond by February 28, 2025.
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Click here to view the materials from last week’s School Board Work Session on this topic (Agenda Item 2.02 - Middle School Start Time).
Working for You
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Save Date: Mount Vernon District Virtual Town Hall with School Board Member Mateo Dunne, March 19, 7 - 8 PM. Please join me on March 19 for a virtual town hall for school board updates and to address any issues or priorities you would like to bring to my attention.
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Click here to register online and to submit your questions in advance. If time permits, we will address questions submitted via chat during the town hall.
- Note: Language interpretation services are available upon request. Requests must be received by no later than Monday, March 17, 5 PM eastern to allow time to schedule an interpreter for this event.
Celebrate Mount Vernon District Students, Staff, and Schools
- Congratulations to South County HS's Girls Basketball for winning the 2025 Patriot District Championship on February 21. The Lady Stallions made history by becoming the program's first-ever district championship in school history! #StallionStrong
- Congratulations to Edison HS student Quentin Veliz who won a Silver Key by the 2025 DC Metro Region Scholastic Writing Awards for his personal essay and memoir, "The American's Dream." Quentin's work was reviewed by a panel of professional novelists, editors, and other literary experts, and ultimately selected from a pool of 2,619 submissions. Way to go, Quentin!
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Happy 70th Anniversary to Gunston ES! Gunston celebrated its 70th birthday on February 14th and was opened in February 1955. Learn more about Gunston online and 10 Reasons Why Gunston Soars!
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- Congratulations to our Region Award-Winning staff members working at Mount Vernon District schools or schools where Mount Vernon District students attend:
- Region 4 Outstanding New Principal: South County MS Principal Justin Simmons
- Region 6 Outstanding Elementary Teacher: Gunston ES Librarian Nicole Oberdick
- Region 6 Outstanding New Principal: Island Creek ES Principal Jen Fallert
- Region 6 Outstanding Secondary Teacher: Lewis HS Biology Teacher Kate Kallfa
- Region 6 Outstanding Professional Employee: Key Center School-Based Technology Specialist Beth Curtise
FCPS News and Announcements
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FCPS Jobs Available. Whether you are just starting your career or are an experienced professional, FCPS offers a wide range of rewarding careers and the support to help you grow with us. Visit our careers website for more information about current job openings, job fairs, and recruitment events. See the schedule and online registration for upcoming recruitment events below:
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February 27: Ed Expo Career Fair at Siena College, 4 - 6 PM.
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March 4: School Bus Driver, Transportation Attendant, and Transportation Van Driver Job Fair, 10 AM - 2 PM. Lorton Center
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March 5: School Bus Driver, Transportation Attendant, and Transportation Van Driver Job Fair, 4:30 - 7:30 PM. Stonecroft Transportation Center
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March 12: School Bus Driver, Transportation Attendant, and Transportation Van Driver Job Fair, 10 AM - 2 PM. Forte Support Center
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March 13: Food and Nutrition Services Job Fair, 11 AM - 2 PM. 6840 Industrial Rd Springfield, VA 22151
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March 13: FCPS Special Education Virtual Information Session, 6 - 7:15 PM. Virtual
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March 19: School Bus Driver, Transportation Attendant, and Transportation Van Driver Job Fair, 4:30 - 7:30 PM. Lorton Center
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March 28: School Bus Driver, Transportation Attendant, and Transportation Van Driver Job Fair, 10 AM - 2 PM. Stonecroft Transportation Center
Community Announcements
School Fundraisers
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Mount Vernon HS Mulch Sale Fundraiser: Orders due by March 10. Mount Vernon HS's PTSA invites you to participate in its 2025 Mulch Sale Fundraiser. Proceeds will benefit the graduation celebration for the Class of 2025. Orders much be received by 12 PM on March 10. Delivery will take place on March 15. Order online or email ptsamountvernonhs@gmail.com.
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Hayfield SS Craft Fair & Silent Auction, April 5, 10 AM - 4 PM. Don't miss Hayfield SS's Craft Fair and Silent Auction on Saturday, April 5, 10 AM - 4 PM. Free admission! There will be over 100 craft vendors as well as food trucks and baked goods for sale. Bid on an incredible range of items during the silent auction. For more information, follow @HayfieldCraftFair on social media channels!
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Edison HS Mulch Sale. Are you tired of buying mulch from big box stores? Get your mulch delivered and support Edison HS's All Night Graduation Party at the same time! See the sale website for more information and to access online or mail-in order forms. Pick up or delivery takes place on Saturday April 5, 2025. Order now! Only $6 per bag! Questions? Email Laura at edisonmulchsale@gmail.com.
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Community Youth Sports
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Registration Now Open for Springfield Challenger Little League Baseball for Athletes with Special Needs. Springfield Challenger Baseball, Little League Baseball for kids, teens and adults with special needs, will open its 32nd season starting April 6th. They are looking for and have plenty of opportunities for new players. The 2025 Spring Season takes place April 6- June 15. Beginning in 1993 with only nine players, they have grown to become one of the largest Challenger programs in the world, fielding over one hundred players annually in three age appropriate divisions. The program is geared to all ages, Little Challengers (ages 4-12), Majors (ages 13-18), and a young adult league (ages 19 and up). All games are on Sunday afternoons at West Springfield Little League Byron Avenue fields, games are non-competitive and adapt to each player’s individual needs. For more information, contact either Eddie Garretson (EGarret166@aol.com, 703-304-2330) or Logan Bruno (logan.garretson@gmail.com, 571-331-1167).
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- Woodlawn Little League 2025 Spring Baseball & Softball Registration
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