|
English | Español | አማርኛ | 中文 | 한국어 | Tiếng Việt | العربية | فارسی | اردو
Kristen Rucinski - Principal Interim Assistant Principal - Myron Barton
Gunston Gazette
-
May 2nd: Family night Glow Party - 7 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
-
May 5th-May 9th: Staff Appreciation Week
-
May 5th: SOL Testing Starts
-
May 5th: Last day to order Yearbooks
-
May 12th: 3-hour Early Release - 12:20 p.m.
-
May 17th: 6th Grade Car Wash
-
May 21st: Pre-K Field Trip to Frying Pan Park Farm
-
May 22nd: PTA Meeting - 6 p.m.
-
May 26th: Memorial Day - No School
-
May 30th: PreK Promotion Celebration
-
June 6th: 6th Grade Promotion
-
June 9th: Ernie Eagle Awards
-
June 11th: Last Day of School - 1:15 p.m.
SOL Testing Starts Next Week
2025–2026 Parent Input Form
Please use this form to share input on the best learning environment for your child. If you would like a paper copy one will be available to you in the office
Get your 2024-2025 Yearbook Orders in now!
Last day to order your yearbook in Monday, May 5th! Don't miss out and order yours now.
Last 3-hour early release is May 12
The last 3-hour early release is Monday, May 12 at 12:20 p.m. Please mark your calendars and set your reminder alarms.
Your students will follow the same plan for dismissal or after-school supervision as they did on the previous early-release date. NO changes to students plans to stay for supervision will be accepted on Monday, May 12, 2025.
Summer Extravaganza hosted by
Fairfax County Public Schools
Discover Exciting Summer Learning Activities and Ideas! Have an unforgettable experience at the FCPS Summer Extravaganza! FCPS invites all families to get a jump on summer learning by participating in engaging, educational, and enriching activities for Fairfax County students.
May 10, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Woodson High School – 9525 Main St, Fairfax, VA 22031
Event Website
|
Come support our 6th grade and get your car washed. Funds are to help raise money for 6th grade end of year activities.
|
Bussey Memorial Equity Award
Nominations Open for the Bussey Memorial Equity Award
Nominations are now open for the 2025 Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award. The Minority Student Achievement Oversight Committee (MSAOC) sponsors this award to honor the legacy of Dr. Bussey, a founding member of the MSAOC and a longtime advocate for students and families.
This award recognizes an employee, student, or community member who has demonstrated significant and impactful efforts to improve the educational experiences and outcomes of students from groups who are marginalized or underserved.
Any staff, student, or community member can nominate an individual for the award. All nomination materials must be submitted by Monday, May 19. Visit the Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award webpage to access the nomination information form.
Last Day of School Dismissal
Dismissal Schedule for the Last Day of School
On the last day of school, Wednesday, June 11, school will be dismissed at 1:15 p.m.
Spanish:Está Programada una Salida Temprana el Último Día de Clases
El último día de clases. Miércoles 11 de junio, la escuela terminará a las una y cuarto de la tarde.
Excellence at a Crossroads: FCPS Budget Update
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors will begin finalizing the budget on Tuesday, May 6. The current advertised budget underfunds FCPS by $150 million.
Without new revenue, such as the meals tax (adding just $2-3 to an average dining bill for a family of four), FCPS will face significant cuts.
What Is at Risk?
Go to fcps.edu/crossroads to see examples of where FCPS exceeds minimum state standards.
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.
🚀 Prepare for a Summer of Learning and Fun
Registration will be available soon for summer camps offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students. Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts (IFTA) camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Registration begins for these programs on Monday, March 10, and ends Friday, June 6.
Tech Adventure Camp (TAC) is a week-long exploratory camp designed to allow current K-5 students to explore activities in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), culinary arts, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. Watch this video about CTE camps.
E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for students in grades 2-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students take part in four daily classes related to dance, music, theater, and visual art. They work with FCPS fine arts teachers who create fun and engaging classes.
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.
District News/In Case You
Missed It (ICYMI)
If you prefer to have an abbreviated way to share district news, consider including the language below in your newsletter. Please edit the list of topics to best fit the needs of your community.
-
FCPS NewsIn case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Protect Your Child From Measles
- Celebrating FCPS Staff and Students
- Prepare for Summer Learning and Fun
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
|
