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Happy Friday!
We loved seeing families on our annual Welcome Walk and at our Open House! We are looking forward to seeing students on Monday, August 18th for the first day of school. Please make sure your student knows how they are going home. Teachers will be confirming this in the morning on the first day of school.
See you soon!
Jen, Katy, & Scott
Upcoming Events
- Monday, August 18
- Friday, August 22
- Back to School Picnic, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- Monday, August 25
- Friday, August 29
- Monday, September 1
- Tuesday, September 16
- Pre-K to 2nd Back to School Night, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Wednesday, September 17
- Thursday, September 18
- 3rd to 6th Back to School Night, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Friday, September 19
- Fall Movie Night, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
#FirstDayFairfax
Social Media Ideas
Ask a simple question or ask for a shoutout:
You might also give a shoutout to staff who are preparing for the first day back.
Night Before #FirstDayFairfax:
Provide a checklist of how to prepare for the first day, e.g., get a good night’s sleep, lay out clothes, set an alarm, plan breakfast, etc.
#FirstDayFairfax:
New Volunteer Program
A new volunteer management system, Volunteer FCPS, will allow students, parents/caregivers, and community members to register and search volunteer opportunities in the division.
All volunteers (new or returning) will register in Volunteer FCPS, complete a volunteer orientation, and be required to sign in using the visitor kiosk. This includes all field trip chaperones, classroom volunteers, bookfair volunteers, etc. Some volunteers will also be required to undergo a background check. Visit the Volunteer FCPS website (https://www.fcps.edu/get-involved/volunteer-fcps) for details.
To volunteer at Centreville Elementary, click CES Volunteer.
Early Release Wednesdays
⏰ Limited Early Release Days for Elementary Schools
Limited early release days for elementary schools will shift to Wednesdays for the 2025-26 school year. On these days, students will be dismissed at 1:00pm.
Three-hour early release days for our school will include:
- September 17
- October 15
- November 19
- December 17
- February 25
- March 25
- April 29
- May 20
Read more about early release Wednesdays on the FCPS website.
Opt In/Opt Out for Early Release Wednesday Childcare
While we anticipate that most students will be dismissed at [time] on limited early release Wednesdays, we recognize that some families may require childcare. These students will be supervised. No new instruction will take place, as after-school care is strictly supervision.
Parents and caregivers should log in to the Parent Digital Consent system to review and provide consent to a variety of resources and services including Early Release Wednesday Childcare.
- OPT IN if you require childcare on our limited early release Wednesdays.
- OPT OUT if your child will go home (or to childcare arranged with SACC or another provider) at the early release time.
Families need to complete the opt in form by Monday, August 25, for after-school supervision for all early release Wednesdays. If a family needs to change their selection, they should notify our front office at least one week in advance to ensure enough staff are available to provide supervision.
Back-to-School Checklist
☑️ Sign Up for SIS ParentVUE
Access your student’s attendance records, grades, and assignments at any time with SIS ParentVUE. Contact our registrar at Jenny Kim (jhkim4@fcps.edu) if you need an activation code. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.
☑️Update Your Contact Information
Be sure you receive important information! Update your phone number(s) and/or email address(es) in the Parent/Guardian section of SIS ParentVUE.
☑️ Update Immunizations and Records
Immunizations are required for all students to attend school in Virginia. This is an important part of protecting them from certain diseases and keeping them healthy.
When your child is immunized, remember to request a copy of their immunization record and bring that to our front office or submit the record via SIS ParentVUE as soon as possible. Find more information on FCPS’ website.
☑️ Learn About School Meals
Parents/caregivers need to provide their students with money to purchase meals at school, send them with a packed lunch, or apply (and be approved) for free and reduced-price meal benefits.
☑️ Bookmark the School Year Calendar
Be sure to bookmark the FCPS school year calendar to keep track of school holidays, breaks, and observances:
- Days marked with a blue “H” are student holidays. Schools are closed on these days.
- Days marked with an orange “O” are religious and cultural observance days (or evenings, if only half marked). There is school on these days, but certain events that cannot be made up may not be scheduled on these days.
- Days marked in pink are holidays for students but working days for teachers and staff.
Please note that some holidays and observances, such as Eid al Fitr, may shift, and the calendar may be adjusted.
Student ID Numbers Needed for School Meals (New This Year)
Starting this school year, students will enter their student ID number — not their current cafeteria PIN — at the cash register to receive school meals. Please remind your child of their student ID number, which you can find in SIS ParentVUE. View more updates and reminders for school meals this year.
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