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Dear Mantua families,
We hope you enjoyed your weekend! Last week kicked off with an exciting initiative: planting new trees with Urban Forest! Our students rolled up their sleeves and helped make our school grounds even more beautiful and environmentally friendly, all supporting FCPS' Get2Green initiative. A tremendous thank you to Ms. Sullivan for her work and partnership to make these experiences happen! We wrapped up the week with the PTA’s Annual Science and Engineering Fair, celebrating our students' critical thinking and curiosity. The energy in the room was so positive and exciting, as students proudly and knowledgeably spoke with judges and answered questions about their research!
And a special shout-out! Next week, April 7th, marks National Assistant Principals Week. Let's take a moment to celebrate the incredible contributions of Ms. Colleen Vaughan and Mr. Chris Webster. Their unwavering dedication makes Mantua the amazing place it is!
Notice: Movement Monday is cancelled due to rain. We look forward to seeing everyone the Monday we return from Spring Break.
- Woodson Pyramid Art Show - Tuesday, 6-8 PM Woodson High School
- Purple Up Day, April 9 - Wear purple to support military families!
- Heritage Night April 9, 6 - 7:30 PM, Mantua Gym
Take good care,
Ms. Shannon, Mrs. Vaughan, and Mr. Webster
Important Upcoming Dates
April 8: Woodson Pyramid Art Show, 6-8, Woodson High School
April 9: Purple Up Day! & Mantua Heritage Night
April 11: Mantua PTA Talent Show applications due
April 15: Referrals for subject-specific and part-time AAP services due.
April 14-18: Spring Break week, no school
April 21: Early Release Monday, Kindergarten Orientation 2 PM
MANTUA News
Feature Friday
Feature Friday is the way we spotlight Mantua's incredible staff on a regular basis! Each week, we recognize a group of staff members. Check them out on Mantua ES Instagram.
Our 4/4 featured staff are Colleen Vaughan and Chris Webster, our Assistant Principals.
Please take a moment to share a positive message for the teams using the Google form, which is open until 4/13.
Thank you for helping us to make Feature Friday a fun and engaging way to celebrate our school community and for your continued enthusiasm and support of our staff!
The Positivity Project.
This week, our school community will focus on the character strength of Fairness. Fairness means treating everyone with respect and recognizing that all people have value. It also means being open-minded and fair in how we approach situations.
By teaching fairness, we help students develop into responsible, trustworthy, and kind individuals who care about others. Fairness builds the foundation for strong friendships and a positive community.
To practice and encourage the character strength of fairness at home, please visit The Positivity Project’s mobile-friendly P2 for Families (available in English and Spanish), where you will watch a video together and discuss a quote and three questions. Below are links to this week’s P2 for Families lessons. Click on the grade level that best meets your child’s needs.
Mantua Kindergarten Orientation
Mantua Elementary School invites our rising kindergartners and their families to join us for Kindergarten Orientation on Monday, April 21, 2025, from 2:00-3:00 PM. Our rising kindergartners will have the opportunity to visit a classroom and participate in some fun activities while their families join us in the cafeteria to learn more about our kindergarten program and our amazing school. We hope to see you there!
*If you have not yet registered your rising kindergartner for school next year, please plan to do so at your earliest convenience.
Month of the Military Child
April is the Month of the Military Child! Every year, we take the opportunity to recognize military-connected youth for their service and contribution to our community. Fairfax County Public Schools is proud to have over 14,000 military-connected youth in our student body. We appreciate the varied life experiences they bring to our school community and recognize their strength and resilience.
Advanced Academics Programs (AAP) Spring Newsletter Now Available
The spring newsletter from the AAP Office is now available for viewing on the Mantua AAP web page (https://mantuaes.fcps.edu/academics/advanced-academic-programs). The newsletter is available in English, Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
In this newsletter, families can learn about the screening process for subject-specific (grades K-5) and part-time (grades 3-5) AAP services. While we universally screen all K-5 students for these services, families who wish may submit a referral for these services to Mantua’s Advanced Academics Resource Teacher (AART) through April 15.
For any questions, Ms. Van Dyke may be reached by email at kkvandyke@fcps.edu or by Talking Poi
Mantua Talent Show- Save the Date!
The Mantua PTA is proud to present the Mantua Talent Show on Saturday, May 3rd! This exciting event showcases talent from our entire student body and their families. Do you play an instrument, sing, or dance? Do you like to perform magic, or do you love demonstrating your martial arts prowess? The PTA would love to have you participate in the Talent show! Informational flyers were sent in Tuesday folders this past week. Audition forms are due Friday, April 11th. We also need many volunteers to make this show a success. You can find more information at www.mantuapta.org.
School Library Month & National Library Week
With April being School Library Month and National Library Week occurring April 6-12, 2025, now is a great time to share appreciation for school librarians. Explore all that school library programs have to offer for student learning, and the important roles that school librarians play in the school community.
Centrally, Library Information Services provides professional resources for all administrators, school-based, and central office staff. Access information on FCPS Professional resources here, including articles and ebooks on leadership, UDL, inclusion, AI, cultural responsiveness, and more.
FCPS News
Save the Date: Community Conversations with Superintendent Dr. Reid
Your voice matters, and Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid wants to hear from you! Share your thoughts and ask questions regarding FCPS Tonight, April 7, Greenbriar West Elementary School from 6:30 to 7:30 PM.
Childcare and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Find out about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.
Quick Contacts & Links
Linda Shannon, Principal LCSshannon@fcps.edu
Colleen Vaughan, Assistant Principal CAVaughan@fcps.edu
Chris Webster, Interim Assistant Principal cwebster@fcps.edu
Susan Palomino, Administrative/Finance Assistant SLPalomino@fcps.edu
Mergie Kakouris, Student Information Assistant, MBKakouris@fcps.edu
Jane Dunfee, SBTS, Testing Coordinator, pjdunfee@fcps.edu
Fadwa Finaish, Office Assistant, FFinaish@fcps.edu
Judy Toy, Office Assistant, JPToy@fcps.edu
Luis Uribe Gamboa, Family Liaison, lauribegambo@fcps.edu
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