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Dear Great Falls ES Families,
Hello from a warm and quiet Great Falls! As the summer days fly by, we're already busy preparing for the new school year. We've compiled some important dates and information to help you prepare, and we look forward to welcoming our students back!
🍦New Family Playdate🍦
Wednesday, August 13th at 10:00 am on the GFES playground
🏫GFES Open House🏫
Thursday, August 14, at Great Falls Elementary11:00 - 11:45: Families with last names A – L 12:00 - 12:45: Families with last names M – Z
🚌First Day of School🚌
August 18, 2025
📚Back to School Night📚
(For Parents/CareGivers Only)
Monday, August 25, from 5:30-6:45 pm (grades K, 1, 2, 3)
Wednesday, August 27, from 5:30-6:45 pm (grades 4, 5 & 6)
** JIP classrooms will have different times sent by JIP teacher **
📅Labor Day Break📅
Friday, August 29 and Monday, September 1
No School
FCPS School Year Calendar for 2025-2026
⭐Early Release Wednesdays⭐
You may have seen news about early release Wednesday planning days for elementary schools. Please note the dates and times listed below for your calendars.
Great Falls ES will release students at 12:35 pm. As we continue to focus on attendance at Great Falls ES, we hope you will consider making doctor and other appointments on these afternoons when possible.
- September 10
- October 29
- November 12
- December 10
- February 18
- March 18
- April 22
- May 13
FCPS has created this webpage to provide detailed information about the early release Wednesdays.
Summer Office Hours
Our office will remain open this summer with modified hours. Please call or email (skharper@fcps.edu) before visiting the school to ensure we have the appropriate staff available to support you.
Summer Learning
🎯Looking for some ways to support your Portrait of a Graduate (POG) skills this summer? See this bingo board to participate in some fun activities!
😎🌞Summer Resources Help Students Stay Curious, Healthy, and Busy: FCPS’ Summer Learning webpage offers ideas and strategies for families to keep students curious until August. Summer is the perfect time to help your student explore new interests, reinforce concepts, and stay engaged!
😋Summer Meals for Students: FCPS’ Summer Meal Service Program provides breakfast and lunch free of charge to all children aged 18 and younger. Check FCPS’ Food and Nutrition Services webpage and the USDA Summer Meals for Kids Site Finder for specific dates, times, and locations. If you have any questions regarding the Summer 2025 meal service, please email SummerMeals@fcps.edu or call 703-813-4800.
We appreciate your continued partnership as we prepare for the year ahead and look forward to welcoming you back for a new school year!
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