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It is nice to have our students back in the building. They have settled in quickly and are forging relationships with teachers and peers. We look forward to parents and caregivers learning more from teachers about the year ahead at Back to School Night on September 4.
In this communication, we have links to all things that need signatures. If you have not already, please take a moment to indicate your child’s Early Release Wednesday plan, sign the SR&R form in SIS ParentVue, and review and complete digital consent forms.
Be sure to reach out to the office (703-645-7000) or an administrator if we can assist with anything.
Aileen Flaherty (akflaherty@fcps.edu), Matt Salerno (mgsalerno@fcps.edu), and Ben Mork (btmork@fcps.edu)
Camelot Administrators
 We start the year learning, collaborating and setting a high bar for success.
Dates to Know
August 27: PTA Restaurant Night, 3 to 9 p.m. at Caboose Commons
August 29 and September 1: Labor Day Weekend Holidays, No School
September 4: Back to School Night for all Classes in PreK through 6th Grade, sessions at 6:00, 6:40 and 7:05
September 8: Picture Day
September 9: Special Election Day–voting in the schools, School Holiday
September 10: Early Release Wednesday for K-6, dismissal at 12:50pm
September 11: PTA Ice Cream Social, 6pm
September 23: Rosh Hashanah, Religious Observance, School Holiday
September 29: Parent/Caregiver Meeting to Learn About Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) in FCPS, Camelot Library, 6:30pm
September 30: Blue Star Welcome Week Military Breakfast, 8:30am
September 30: PTA General Meeting
K-6 students will be released 3 hours early at 12:50pm on September 10, October 29, November 12, December 10, February 18, March 18, April 22 and May 13.
On these days, most students will go home (or to SACC) at 12:50pm, but schools will offer supervision until 3:50pm. FCPS is collecting information about the plan for your child/children through the Parent Digital Consent site. If you have trouble accessing this site, you may use the Camelot form.
Please take a moment to share your plan.
This event is for preK-6 parents and caregivers, not children. Please join your child’s teacher on September 4 at one of their 3 repeating sessions to learn about the grade level curriculum and how the classroom works: 6:00pm, 6:40pm or 7:05pm. A short PTA and Administrator video will be shown at the beginning of session 1.
FCPS is now requiring that each cafeteria have a share table where students can put unopened items or whole fruits that can be taken by other students who may still be hungry. This will help reduce waste since unwanted items cannot be returned to the cafeteria line. The most common items appearing on the share table are from the cafeteria line and include cheese sticks, yogurt, packaged peanut butter and jelly, cheez-it crackers, and milk. Please discuss with your child whether he/she should visit the share table. Any unclaimed items will be moved to our food pantry.
Please remind your child that FCPS is phone-free. For elementary school students, this means:
- Smart watches that serve a dual purpose may be worn, but the phone features (texting, Internet viewing, and calls) are to be off when phone use is prohibited.
- Cell phones and personal devices (airpods, earbuds, headsets, other items connected to the internet) must be off and away for the entire school day (bell to bell).
Each Fall, most students in preK through 6th grade particpate in academic screeners. Please see below for a description. Additional information is available at https://www.fcps.edu/academic-screening-growth-and-diagnostic-tests
Primary grade levels PreK-2
Students in grades PreK-2 participate in literacy screeners required by the Virginia Literacy Act (VLA). Mathematics screeners fulfill a Virginia Kindergarten Readiness Program (VKRP) requirement for grades PreK-K and fulfill a FCPS Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) requirement for grades 1-2.
Upper elementary and middle school grade levels 3-8
Reading screeners and additional diagnostics fulfill Virginia Literacy Act (VLA) requirements. Mathematics screeners fulfill FCPS Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) requirements. Screening tests at these grades also serve as growth assessments to fulfill Virginia Assessment Program (VAP) requirements.
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Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Math is used in fall, winter, and spring with all students scheduled to take a spring SOL test
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iReady Reading is used in fall, winter, and spring with all students scheduled to take a spring SOL test
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Virginia Language and Literacy Screening System (VALLSS) is required for select students each window.
- In fall, VALLSS is used with grade 3 students new to Virginia public schools and students whose past spring VALLSS scores showed a need for support. Fall VALLSS is also used with grade 4-8 students who failed their past spring SOL Reading test or had read-aloud/audio testing accommodations on the SOL Reading test.
- In winter, VALLSS is used with grade 3 students whose fall VALLSS scores showed a need for support. Winter VALLSS is also used with the grade 4-8 students who were identified to take the fall VALLSS test based on a failing SOL Reading test.
- In spring, VALLSS is again used with grade 3 students whose fall VALLSS scores showed a need for support. No spring VALLSS test is available for students in grades 4-8.
PTA News
Dear Camelot Elementary Families,
The new school year is here, and we are so excited to welcome you and your children back! We hope you had a wonderful summer break and we look forward to seeing you at Back to School Night on Thursday, September 4.
Get Involved! Your Help Makes a Difference
The Camelot Elementary PTA's mission is to make every child's potential a reality, and we do this by bringing our families and community together. This year, we're focused on creating more opportunities for every parent to be involved. Every bit of help makes a big impact!
Whether you have one hour a week or one hour a month, your time is invaluable. Stop by the PTA table at Back to School Night to learn about our different volunteer opportunities. We can't wait to partner with you!
Get a jump start and join the Camelot Elementary PTA today, or support our Food Pantry by becoming a sustaining member by contributing $5, $10, or $20 a month, or by shopping on our Amazon Wishlist.
First Restaurant Night of the Year!
Mark your calendars for our first Restaurant Night of the year on Wednesday, August 27 from 3-9 PM at Caboose Commons. They're located right next to the Mosaic District, and they have a great patio perfect for families.
Here's how your dinner makes a difference:
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Supports Our Students and Staff: Funds raised help pay for field trips, classroom equipment, and special events!
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Builds Community: It's a fun and easy way to connect with other families.
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Gives You a Break: No cooking or cleanup—just enjoy a night out!
They are generously donating 10% of all beverage sales to our PTA, no code needed. Just show up and enjoy!
Mark Your Calendars
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PTA Restaurant Night: Tuesday, August 27, from 3 to 9 p.m. at Caboose Commons
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Ice Cream Social: Thursday, September 11, at 6 p.m.
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PTA General Meeting: Tuesday, September 30, in the school library
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Fall Festival: Saturday, October 18
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Fun Run: Friday, October 24
We look forward to a fantastic year of partnership and community. Together, we can make a difference for our students and teachers.
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