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 The fall vibes are in full swing! 🍂 From crunching leaves to cracking open new books, we're soaking up every minute. Lots of learning, plenty of smiles, and so much growth happening.
Important Dates
September
Sept 23: Rosh Hashanah (No School)
Sept 24: Back to School Night
- 5:00 - 5:30 pm - Dinner in the cafeteria
- 5:30 - 7:00 pm - Classroom Presentations
Sept 27: World Garden Club Breakfast & Meeting
October
Oct 2: Yom Kippur (No School)
Oct 3: Family Fun Night at Chuck E. Cheese
Oct 6: Picture Day
Oct 9: Pastries with Kindergarten Parents
Oct 13: Staff Development Day (No School)
Oct. 20: Student Holiday (No School)
Oct. 29: 3 Hour Early Release
Oct. 30: Trunk or Treat
Oct. 31: 2 Hour Early Release/End of Quarter 1
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Back to School Night
Come join us for Back to School Night on Wednesday, September 24th. We will be serving dinner from 5:00 to 5:30 pm and visiting classrooms from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. We can't wait to see our Kindergarten through 6th-grade families there!
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Join Us at Chuck E. Cheese - Family Fun Night on Friday, October 3rd!
Get ready for a night of family fun at Chuck E. Cheese in Herndon, located at 2465 Centerville Rd. We're thrilled to invite all families to join us for this fantastic event!
Date: October 3, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Don't forget to bring your fliers or mention "Dogwood" with every purchase! If you use the kiosk, make sure to check “yes” when asked if you are there for the fundraiser. This event is all about coming together as a community, and here's the best part: all proceeds will go towards supporting an exciting field trip for our first graders. See you on October 3rd for an evening of laughter, games, and good times at Chuck E. Cheese!
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Bond Referendum
School Bond Referendum on Ballot Tuesday, November 4
- The $460 million School Bond Referendum — supporting the division and county’s commitment to providing safe and welcoming learning environments for all students — will be on the Tuesday, November 4, general election ballot.
Community Conversations
🎤 Join a Community Conversation with Superintendent Dr. Reid
Your voice matters, and Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid wants to hear from you! At FCPS, parents are partners, working with us to set our students up for long-term success at school and in life.
A series of Community Conversations will be held across the school division to discuss current challenges and future opportunities. These events are also a chance for you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Events are planned for the following dates:
- Monday, September 29, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., at McNair Upper Elementary School
- Friday, October 3, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Annandale Terrace Elementary School
- Friday, December 5, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Churchill Road Elementary School
- Tuesday, December 9, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Fairhill Elementary School
- Thursday, December 11, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Bull Run Elementary School
Registration links will be shared soon. Child care and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all.
Participate in an Upcoming Community Boundary Review Meeting
As a reminder, FCPS will hold two sets of community boundary review meetings this fall — one in September and another in October. Each set of meetings will focus on two pyramids per meeting.
All September meetings will include an overview of where FCPS is in the comprehensive boundary review process, an update and opportunity for feedback on school start times, how community input is informing the process, and next steps in the boundary review process.
The meeting for our pyramid will be held Wednesday, September 24, 7 to 8 p.m., at South Lakes High School (In Person or Virtual)or South Lakes and Herndon Pyramids. Please register by clicking “in person” or “virtual,” depending on how you would like to participate.
Child care for in-person participants and language interpretation/translation for all participants will be available as needed.
Visit the FCPS website for a full list of meeting dates and information about the October meetings.
📚 Discovering Character in Language Arts 📚
Benchmark Unit 2 in Language Arts is about characters who are faced with difficult choices. Sixth grade students will learn about characters who are changed and inspired by others.
Connect with your child’s learning at school with these fun questions and hands-on activities at home:
- Question: Have you ever disagreed with a friend? How did you see things differently?
- Activity: Have your child write a diary entry from the perspective of a book character.
At the end of the unit, your child will take their unit magazine home. The magazine includes an activity calendar with fun ways to help students build on what they’re learning at each grade level. You can also find information on how to support your child’s reading at home on the Benchmark Families website.
The 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 5: Leading for Tomorrow’s Innovation
FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan sets five main goals to create positive change in the division. These goals show where we should focus our attention and will help us align our efforts.
Goal 5 focuses on preparing every student for life after graduation with the skills they need to thrive. See how Goal 5 is being put into practice.
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