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A Message from Ms. Kirkland
We have celebrated a wonderful Earth Week at Mount Eagle, ending with the planting of several trees on our campus and our Earth Day celebration tomorrow. This year, we partnered with the Fairfax County Urban and Community Forestry Division to plant several new tress on our campus. Tomorrow, we will plant the final tree and celebrate with some cake!
As we enter the last weeks of the school year, we are planning for next year. One important step is to hear from you about your intentions for the 2025-2026 school year. Please review the article below and share your plans!
As always, thank you for your partnership.
Kate
Kate Kirkland, Principal
kekirkland@fcps.edu
Making Plans for Next School Year
Even if you're not sure about your plans or are leaving, we need to hear from you.
In a few weeks, we will begin planning our class grouping for next school year. In order to ensure we have the best information, we need parents to do the following:
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Let us know your intentions for next year by completing this form by Monday, May 12. https://forms.gle/7BXUZCEf4S9uyydh7 Complete it for each child that is currently at Mount Eagle in Grades PK-5. You do not need to complete it for your sixth grade child. If you say now that you are moving, but then your plans change over the summer, that's okay. You can let us know as soon as possible in the summer. We will have a spot for your child.
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(Optional) Please share any information you feel will help with class groupings. If you have information you would like us to consider, please do so in the optional question in the form linked above. You can write in your home language. If you are requesting that your child be placed with a particular friend, please include at least 2 names. We do not take requests for a specific teacher. Instead, you are welcome to share particular traits that you feel would best support your child. Note that as a small school, we only have two classes at Grades 3-6, so requesting that your child be separated from another student may not be possible. Again, sharing this information is optional in the form. If you have questions, don't hesitate to reach out to Ms. Kirkland.
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Save the Date: Kindergarten Orientation
Date Correction: If you have a child who will be turning 5 by September 30, please join us on Friday, May 9 at 9:15am 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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📝 SOL Testing Schedule
Wednesday, May 8 | Grades 3-5 Reading
Thursday, May 9 | Grade 6 Reading
Thursday, May 15 | Grade 5 Math
Friday, May 16 | Grade 3 & 4 Math
Monday, May 19 | Grade 6 Math
Tuesday, May 20 | Grade 5 Science
Please make every effort to avoid appointments and absences on these days. Many thanks for your support!
🍎 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
Saturday, April 26 | Earth Day, 10:00am-12:00pm.
Monday, May 12 | Early Release Monday. Students dismiss at 12:30pm.
Monday, May 26 | Memorial Day Holiday. No school for students or staff.
Friday, May 30 | Spring Concert, 2:15pm.
Tuesday, June 3 | Field Day!
Tuesday, June 10 | Sixth Grade Promotion
Wednesday, June 11| Last Day of School - Students dismiss at 1:30pm.
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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