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A Message from Ms. Kirkland
Our building has come alive the voices of children! From our youngest learners to our seasoned 6th graders, our students are ready to learn. These first days of school have been fully of making new friends and learning new faces. Students are slowly starting to build community and learn classroom expectations. In just a few weeks, they will be experts!
Next week we will hold our Back-to-School Night on Wednesday. The PTO will sell food beginning at 5:30pm in the cafeteria. Specials teachers will be available beginning at 6:00pm to answer questions and share information about their classes. At 6:30pm, parents will be invited to classrooms to meet with their child's teacher.
For students in Grades 4-6, you will attend a session in your child's homeroom class. The teachers will share the same information in both sessions.
Congratulations on a wonderful first week of school to our entire community! As always, thank you for your partnership.
Kate
Kate Kirkland, Principal
kekirkland@fcps.edu
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Back-to-School Night
Wednesday, August 27
Mark your calendars now: We'll have our Back to School Night from 6:00-7:30pm. PTO will be offering food for sale prior to Back-to-School Night beginning at 5:30pm.
Classrooms will open at 6:30pm. Teachers will do two AM presentations and two PM presentations. This is a time for families to hear from teachers about what happens in the classroom, how to communicate and how to support your student.
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PTO Events
PTO Fundraising at Back-to-School Night - August 27
PTO will be selling food and drinks (while supplies last) at Back to School Night 5:30pm - 6:15pm. There will also be Spirit Wear for sale.
Food Prices
Pizza - $2/slice OR Three slices for $5
Soda/Seltzer - $2 Capri Sun - $1
T-shirts (short sleeve)
Youth - $15 - PINK, GREEN, ROYAL BLUE
Adult - $20 - ROYAL BLUE
75th Anniversary T-shirt (long sleeve)
Adult - $15 - WHITE
Youth and Adult Hoodies - $25 - ROYAL BLUE
PTO Meeting
Our first PTO meeting of the school year will be Wednesday, September 3 at 6:30pm. This will be an in-person meeting held in our Mount Eagle library.
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Band & Strings for Grades 4-6
Students in Grade 4 are eligible to learn a stringed instrument during their specials time. Students in Grade 5 & 6 may choose strings or band.
This week, our band and strings teachers met with students in Grades 4-6 to share these instruments as well as permission forms for participation.
Please connect with your child to ask them about this opportunity. They should have permission forms for you today. Permission forms should be returned to Mount Eagle as soon as possible so we can get your child started with this exciting learning.
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Changes to Parent Volunteer Policies in FCPS
At Mount Eagle, our volunteers are a vital part of our school community. We deeply value the time and care they give to our students.
Recent updates to our volunteer process focus on one primary goal: keeping students safe.
These updates — such as checks against the sex offender registry and, in some cases, criminal background checks — are safety measures that will help us maintain a secure and supportive learning environment for every student in our care.
Volunteer FCPS ensures a safe, consistent, and welcoming environment at all of our schools. All volunteers must be registered in Volunteer FCPS. This includes individuals who volunteer to chaperone on field trips, work at book fairs, and help out regularly in classrooms, libraries, or cafeterias. Volunteers who work unsupervised with students will also be required to undergo a background check.
We understand these changes may seem disruptive, especially for long-time volunteers. Our intent is to ensure that our students feel safe and supported with each and every person they encounter at school.
As a reminder, all volunteers — and visitors to a school — are required to sign in by scanning their ID at our visitor kiosk. Visit the Volunteer FCPS Frequently Asked Questions page to learn more.
Everything You Need to Do Through SIS ParentVUE
Don’t forget your back-to-school forms and checklists! Make sure you have a SIS ParentVUE account for your family and log in to find important forms and updates.
If you do not have a ParentVUE account, contact your child’s school for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage.
☑️ Update Contact Information
Be among the first to know about weather closings, bus delays, and other critical communications from your school and FCPS by providing your cell phone number and email in SIS ParentVUE. To update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, click the “Online Packets” tab in the upper right of the screen, then click the “Online Verification/Update” icon.
Parents/caregivers who do not have a ParentVUE account should contact their school for an activation code to create an account, or print and complete the Emergency Care Information Form and submit it to our front office.
☑️ Submit Absences
Parents/caregivers can submit daylong absences through SIS ParentVUE. Log in to the platform and click “Report Absence.” Partial day absences and changes of transportation should still be reported directly to your school’s front office.
☑️ Review and Submit Immunization Forms
Parents/caregivers can check their child’s immunization compliance and submit immunization records in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to our front office.
If needed, families may also provide other immunization documentation including a health care provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption or a notarized Religious Exemption Form.
Limited Early Release Days on Wednesdays
Early release Wednesdays will start in mid-September 2025. Each elementary school will have a total of eight early release days throughout the school year, which is about one per month. Lunch will be provided on early release.
Students will be dismissed THREE hours early at 12:30 p.m.
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September 10
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October 29
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November 12
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December 10
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February 18
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March 18
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April 22
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May 13
We will again offer student supervision until 3:30 p.m. for families who have childcare hardships. Students will not be provided with extra instruction during this time. More information regarding student supervision will be shared next year.
Detailed information regarding FCPS early release Wednesdays may be found here.
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Help Keep Students Safe — Become a Crossing Guard
Dependable and caring adults are needed to serve as crossing guards, helping students safely bike and walk to and from our schools. This is a great opportunity for retirees, stay-at-home parents, or anyone looking to make a difference in their community. Crossing guards will earn $16.50 per hour and receive bonus time: Work 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after school for a total of one hour a day and earn $33.00.
The Fairfax County Police Department has engaged a company, ACMS, to recruit crossing guards. Please visit their website to learn more and apply.
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🍎 Make Every Day Count! The Importance of Attendance
As you plan upcoming trips and other family events, please remember the importance of sending your child to school every day. Review the FCPS School Year Calendar and try to plan any time away during breaks from school.
Children who show up for school regularly develop fundamental reading and math skills while building a habit of good attendance that will carry them into college and careers. Research shows that children who were chronically absent (missing 18 days or more) in kindergarten and first grade were far less likely to read proficiently at the end of third grade.
Learn how families can help form good attendance habits.
Important Times
Kiss & Ride: 8:20-8:40am
Doors Open: 8:25am Tardy Bell: 8:45am
Dismissal Bell: 3:30pm
Office Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm
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Important Dates
Wednesday, August 27 | Back-to-School Night; 6:00-7:30pm
Friday, August 29 & Monday, Sept 1 | No School
Tuesday, September 9 | Student Holiday - No School
Wednesday, September 10 | Early Release Dismissal at 12:30pm
Tuesday, September 23 | Student Holiday - No School
Thursday, October 2 | Student Holiday - No School
Monday, October 13 | Student Holiday - No School
Monday, October 20 | Student Holiday - No School
Wednesday, October 29 | Early Release Wednesday - Students dismiss at 12:30pm
Friday, October 31 | End Quarter 1 - Students dismiss at 1:30pm
You can access the full 2025-26 calendar here. Days that are shaded pink or blue are holidays for students. Orange days are NOT school holidays.
Get Involved in Your PTO
At Mount Eagle, every parent is a member of the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). It's a great way to connect with other parents, learn about how to support your child, and have fun! There are many ways you can share your voice, talents, and time. Check out the PTO Website for more information. It's available in multiple languages.
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Parent/Guardian Handbook
Do you have questions about attendance or food/drink at school or what students can wear? If so, please check out our Parent/Guardian Handbook on our Mount Eagle website. It's available with translations. Click here to access it. Of course, if you have a question about a situation that is not listed, reach out to your child's teacher or an administrator. Their contact information is at the bottom of this newsletter.
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Your Partners in Education
We are honored to start the school year with your family, and will work everyday to ensure a safe and positive learning environment for your child. We can't do it alone. Please contact us when there is a question or concern, especially related to bullying. As a parent, you will often hear about something before staff might. Thank you for all of your support.
Kate Kirkland, Principal
kekirkland@fcps.edu
Leeanne Pinski, Assistant Principal
lnpinski@fcps.edu
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