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We hope your summer has been filled with joy, relaxation, and quality time with loved ones. As the new school year approaches, we are excited to welcome you back to what promises to be a dynamic and empowering year at Pine Spring Elementary!
Our Theme for the Year: "Pine Spring: Leveling Up"
This year, we are embracing the theme “Pine Spring: Leveling Up.” Just like your favorite video games, progress is achieved through persistence, problem-solving, teamwork, and growth. At Pine Spring, we are “leveling up” our practices, strategies, and supports to help every child reach new heights. Our students are not just players in this journey; they are the heroes. At Pine Spring, we believe we are here to equip them with the tools they need to succeed.
Academic Excellence
Our commitment to academic excellence remains the foundation of our work. This year, we are leveling up instruction with targeted enhancements to our curriculum and teaching practices, fostering stronger literacy, critical thinking, and collaboration skills. With engaging, evidence-based approaches, our students will build confidence and accelerate their learning.
Extracurricular Opportunities
We know that learning extends beyond the classroom. With support from our PTA, students will have access to a wide range of after-school programs and enrichment opportunities, including clubs for math, art, running, and science. These experiences help students discover new passions and unlock their potential.
Community Engagement
A strong home-school connection is key to student success—and this year, we’re leveling up how we partner with families to support learning at home and at school.
In addition to our beloved family nights, cultural celebrations, and parent workshops, we are introducing more opportunities for families to actively engage in their child’s academic progress. This includes the introduction of meaningful, developmentally appropriate homework across all grade levels, designed to reinforce classroom instruction and give families a clear window into what their child is learning.
We will also provide tools and resources to help families feel confident in supporting their child's learning at home, whether it’s reading strategies, math games, or helping your child build strong study habits. Our goal is to make learning a shared experience between home and school, where families are equipped and empowered every step of the way.
We encourage every family to stay connected through Schoology, Talking Points, News You Choose, attending events, and participating in school activities. When families and schools work together, our students thrive.
This year is all about progress. Whether it’s building stronger routines, tackling new challenges, or celebrating small wins, we are committed to helping every child level up academically, socially, and emotionally.
Let’s make it a powerful year of growth and celebration!
Nikki Yacubovich, Principal
Jennifer Ganci, Assistant Principal
Melissa Wallace, Assistant Principal
The first day of school is August 18th, and we can’t wait to welcome our students back! Doors open at 8:30 AM. Please help your child arrive ready to learn, grow, and, most of all, have fun as we kick off this exciting new chapter together.
Limited early release days for elementary schools will shift to Wednesdays for the 2025-26 school year.
Three-hour early release days for our school will include:
- September 10
- October 29
- November 12
- December 10
- February 18
- March 18
- April 22
- May 13
We are thrilled to announce that AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) will now be implemented across all grade levels, K–6. After successful implementation in 6th grade and expansion to grades 3–5 last year, we’re excited to bring AVID strategies to our youngest learners. This program helps students develop strong organizational habits, critical thinking skills, and a mindset for future success in school and beyond.
 Incoming kindergarten families, get ready to press start on an amazing year at Pine Spring! The Pine Spring PTA invites you to our Kindergarten Playdate, where our newest Bobcats can meet new friends, explore the playground, and begin their journey of “leveling up” for school.
This is a perfect opportunity for children to meet new friends and for parents and caregivers to get to know one another before the first day of school!
📍 Where: Pine Spring Elementary Playground
🕙 When: Saturday, August 16, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
FCPS Pre-K and Early Head Start programs provide a high-quality early learning experience for qualifying children with economic and educational risk factors ages 6 weeks to 4 years living in Fairfax County.
- Pre-K prioritizes 4-year-old applicants but also accepts applications for children 3 years old by September 30.
- Early Head Start is located at three elementary schools — Clearview, Crestwood, and Dogwood — and accepts applications from expectant mothers and for children 6 weeks to 2 years old.
Families are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, however, space is limited and provided based on need, not “first come, first serve.” Applications are accepted online, by email, by postal mail, or in person at our office at 7423 Camp Alger Avenue, Falls Church, Virginia 22042.
If you have a question about the application process or status, please call 703-208-7900 (English) or 703-208-7901 (Spanish).
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.
Access your student’s attendance records, grades, and assignments at any time with SIS ParentVUE. Parents/caregivers should receive an activation code when they register their child. Contact the school registrar, Ms. Breeden if you need a code.
Once you have activated a SIS ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same SIS ParentVUE account. You may also access SIS ParentVUE using an app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android devices.
Need help creating an account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.
Make sure your child has all of their required immunizations before the first day of school. Check their immunization records to see what they might be missing. You can:
- Request immunization records online through the Virginia Immunization Information System (a free service).
- Get records from other states’ systems if your child was immunized outside of Virginia.
- Request records from your health care provider. Some may charge for copies.
Review school-required immunizations to verify that your child is up to date.
Where to Receive Immunizations
If your child needs an immunization, make an appointment with your family’s health care provider or one of the following clinics:
FCHD offers limited walk-in hours for immunization services on a first-come first served basis. Immunizations are also available by appointment.
- Inova Cares Back to School Pediatric Health Fairs provide children ages 5 and up with free school physicals and immunizations. Weekday and weekend clinics are available in July and August. These health fairs are for VA Medicaid or Uninsured Inova registered patients only. Appointments are required. Call 703-698-2550 to make an appointment. Bring vaccine records to the appointment.
Local immunization clinics and additional resources are available on the FCPS Immunization Resources webpage and from the FCHD.
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