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Families gathered on Friday night to celebrate our Multicultural Night!
A Message from Ms. Kirkland
It was so amazing to see so many families come together on Friday to celebrate Multicultural Night together. This annual PTO event is both a fundraiser and a celebration of our diverse community. With food from all over the world and performances representing El Salvador, Bolivia, and Jamaica, it was a wonderful night full of pride. Thank you to all of our families, staff, and students who participated.
The next two weeks continue with days of uninterrupted instruction. At the end of the month, students will have two days off for a holiday and a teacher workday. Please continue to schedule family trips on these days off to help ensure your child can participate in every minute of learning.
As always, thank you for your partnership.
Kate
Kate Kirkland, Principal
kekirkland@fcps.edu
Sales for the 2024-25 Yearbooks have begun! Student families can now access www.barksdalephoto.com to place their order using the access code: 0037889YB
Early Bird Rate: $10 per book through 3/31/25
Regular Pricing: $15 starting 4/1/25
Deadline to Order: April 11, 2025
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Student Fasting Meal Kits for February 28 - March 28, 2025
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has issued a new, first-time waiver allowing students fasting during the school day from February 28 to March 28, 2025, to request take-home breakfast and lunch meal kits. The Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) will provide meal kits reflecting the school menu. Meals will be kept cold and must be heated at home. Students may claim one breakfast and one lunch kit per day. If a student purchases breakfast or lunch at school, they cannot pick up a kit that day. Meal kits must be picked up by students at the end of the school day—adults cannot collect them. Parents or guardians must submit a weekly request form via the FCPS FNS website by the deadlines:
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February 24, 2025, for February 28 and the week of March 3, 2025
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March 3, 2025, for the week of March 10, 2025
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March 10, 2025, for the week of March 17, 2025
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March 17, 2025, for the week of March 24, 2025
Forms must be submitted on time to receive meal kits for the following week.
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Save the Date: Kindergarten Orientation
If you have a child who will be turning 5 by September 30, please join us on Friday, May 2 at 8:30am to learn about our kindergarten program and next steps for registration. This event is for both the parent and the rising kindergarten student. Please share with neighbors.
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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
Friday, March 28 | End Quarter 3
Monday, March 31 | Holiday - Eid-al-Fitr
Tuesday, April 1 | Teacher Workday - No school for students.
Tuesday, April 8 | PTO Meeting. Time and location TBD.
Thursday, April 10 | Progress Reports go home.
April 14 - 18 | Spring Break. No School for students.
Monday, April 21 | Early Release Monday. Students dismiss at 12:30pm.
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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