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**SOL SCHEDULE CORRECTION**
The previous version of Mosaic Matters contained some incorrect dates for the Math SOLs. The dates are Tuesday, May 13 for the 5th and 6th Grade SOL, and Wednesday, May 14 for the 3rd and 4th Grade SOL. Dates have been corrected below.
🔬Einstein Night - May 1
All students and families of Mosaic Elementary School are welcome to come and celebrate our Mosaic scientists. Students from all grade levels will be presenting their knowledge of STEAM. We hope to see you there.
When: Thursday, May 1 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: The Jim Scott Community Center (3001 Vaden Dr, Fairfax, VA 22031)
🚲Walk and Roll to School Day - May 7
 Join others in our Mosaic community by Walking and Rolling to School! This event builds community, encourages exercise, minimizes traffic congestion, and is lots of fun for our students! Rain or shine, this will be a fun morning with lots of prizes, snacks, and adventure for all who participate! We hope to see you there!
🗓️SOL Schedule
SOL testing begins soon! Please make sure your child is well-rested and arrives to school on time. Here's the schedule for upcoming tests:
3rd Grade:
Reading - Thursday, May 8
Math - Wednesday, May 14
4th Grade:
Reading - Thursday, May 8
Math - Wednesday, May 14
5th Grade:
Reading - Wednesday, May 7
Math - Tuesday, May 13
Science - Wednesday, May 21
6th Grade:
Reading - Friday, May 9
Math - Wednesday, May 14
📘Yearbook Purchasing
Yearbooks are now on sale! They are $15 each and are available for purchase by cash or check (made out to Mosaic Elementary PTA), or online at www.yearbookordercenter.com. Enter 26234 as the school order number. Yearbooks will be distributed during the last week of school.
📝 New Neighbors? Still Need to Register Your Kindergartener? Help Us Welcome Future Mustangs!
Know someone who just moved into the neighborhood? Let them know it’s time to register for the 2025–2026 school year!
Online registration is now open at fcps.edu/online-registration. Prefer paper? No problem! Families can download forms at fcps.edu/registration/forms or swing by the school office anytime between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. to pick up a packet.
🏫News from the PTA
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Direct Donation Campaign: We are still a few thousand dollars away from our $7,000 goal for Direct Donations. This is our biggest campaign of the school year, and will help pay for our $17,000 field trip transportation expense. If you haven't already, please donate $20/child (or more if you are able) to help our kids get bus transportation to their next amazing adventure with their classmates! You can also send an envelope to your child's teacher marked "PTA Direct Donation Campaign" with checks made out to Mosaic PTA.
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Next Meeting: Mark your calendars for our next and final meeting on Tuesday, May 13th at 6pm when we'll have our very own Resource teachers share summer reading and math activities. Stay tuned for more details about the location (on-line or in-person).
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Restaurant Night: Help the PTA raise some funds at Chuck E. Cheese (9404 Main St. Fairfax) on Friday, May 16th from 3:00-9:00 p.m. Mention our school when making any purchases (games, food, drinks, dessert), and our PTA will receive 20% of all proceeds.
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End-of-Year Family Picnic: This event will take place on Sunday June 8th from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at Nottoway Park. Save the date and come celebrate the end of the school year with other Mosaic families! Bring your own picnic and games, and the PTA will organize a food truck for buy-your-own treats!
 ✏️Order School Supplies for Next Year!
Mosaic's 2025-26 Sprout Store is open for orders now through July 8th! Save time and money on back-to-school supplies while also supporting our PTA! Order supply kits using school code MES004. Questions? contact help@sproutsupplies.com
♥️Social and Emotional Learning Screener: Parent Reports
Students in grades 3-12 took the SEL Screener during the month of March, providing information on their SEL skills such as achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships, and making responsible decisions. The screener also asks students how well their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported.
Individual student SEL Screener results are available to families in the Documents section of SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent via postal mail.
For support in understanding your individual student’s results or for ideas on how to support them at home, please review the SEL Screener Results Family Guide or reach out to our school staff with any questions.
☀️ Discover Exciting Summer Learning Activities and Ideas
Attend the FCPS Summer Extravaganza on Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., at Woodson High School and get a jump on summer learning and fun! At this free event, participants can engage in educational and enrichment activities designed to inspire curiosity and growth.
An FCPS Student Program Marketplace will feature student-made goods for sale. Proceeds will support the students’ programs.
Learn about summer programs and resources available from community and business partners. Enjoy face painting, touring a fire truck, student performances, and much more! For more information, visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage.
📝Pre-K Program Accepting Applications for Fall
The FCPS PreK Program serves 3 and 4 year old students with a high quality, full-day preschool program with no cost to families at 78 Fairfax County elementary schools.
Students may qualify with a variety of economic or educational risk factors. Learn more about the Pre-K and Early Head Start Program by watching this video (English) or video (Spanish).
Spaces fill quickly, so complete an application online now or call 703-208-7900 (English) or 703-208-7901 (Spanish) for more information.
🤒Protect Your Child from Measles: What You Need to Know
Measles cases continue to rise in the U.S. About 1 in 5 people who get measles end up in the hospital. Measles can cause severe complications like a lung infection (pneumonia), brain inflammation (encephalitis), and possibly death, even with medical care. Symptoms of measles typically include:
- High fever (may spike up to 104°F)
- Cough
- Runny nose
- Red, watery eyes
- A rash that appears around 3-5 days after other symptoms begin. The rash typically starts on the face and spreads down the body.
The best way to protect a child from measles is by getting two doses of the combination measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine.
If you are unsure of your child's vaccination status or your personal vaccination status, talk to your health care provider. If your child needs an immunization, make an appointment with your health care provider, visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a list of child immunization clinics, or view other Immunization Resources.
✅ Share Feedback With County Health Department on School Health Services
The Fairfax County Health Department and Fairfax County Public Schools School Health Services invite parents/caregivers of FCPS students to participate in a survey on satisfaction with school health room services. The survey takes about five minutes to complete and will be open until Monday, May 5.
School health rooms (clinics) are managed by public health nurses and school health aides. Those staff provide care for students who become sick or injured during the school day, who require medications during the school day, and/or who have a chronic health condition that requires management during the school day.
Additionally, the school health room staff:
- Provide health education, communicable disease prevention, and health screenings.
- Work with schools to help address the root causes of population health disparities so that all students have equitable access to educational and health opportunities.
- Ensure that students have care for minor injuries and illnesses, and chronic health conditions, thus helping to minimize health barriers to learning.
Survey results will provide a basis for quality improvement of school health room services as well as inform future planning for schools.
🍎FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
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- Protect Your Child From Measles
- Celebrating FCPS Staff and Students
- Prepare for Summer Learning and Fun
📰What's Happening at Mosaic?
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🗓️Upcoming Events
May 1 - Einstein Night, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
May 7 - 5th Grade Reading SOL
May 8 - 3rd/4th Grade Reading SOL
May 9 - 6th Grade Reading SOL
May 13 - 5th/6th Grade Math SOL
May 13 - PTA Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
May 14 - 3rd/4th Grade Math SOL
May 16 - PTA Restaurant Night at Chuck E. Cheese, 3:00-9:00 p.m.
May 19 - 3-Hour Early Release
May 21 - 5th Grade Science SOL
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