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Happy Friday!
It’s hard to believe September is already coming to a close. This week was a huge success with our first Green Hour of Power! Be sure to check out the photos below. As we transition to October, get ready for a month packed with exciting events. Please take a moment to check out important dates below.
A quick note on staffing: Monday is Mr. Bergquist’s last day, and we extend a huge thank you to him for filling in over the past couple of months. We are thrilled to welcome Mrs. Forte back on Tuesday!
Have a wonderful weekend,
Jen, Katy, Scott & Rachel
Important Dates:
Thursday, October 2nd: Holiday (Yom Kippur)
October 5-8: ChuSeok/Korean Thanksgiving
Wednesday, October 8th: Fall Picture Day
Monday, October 13th: Student Holiday (Indigenous People's Day)
Wednesday, October 15th: 3 Hour Early Release
Monday, October 20th: Holiday (Diwali)
Wednesday, October 22nd: Family Noodle & Folk Dance Night @ 5:30 pm
*please note this is an updated start time*
Monday, October 27th: PTA Meeting (in person) @ 6:00 pm
Thursday, October 30th: Trunk or Treat @ 6:00 pm
Friday, October 31st: 2 hour early release (Quarter 1 End)
 
Participate in an Upcoming Community Boundary Review Meeting
As a reminder, FCPS will community boundary review meetings this fall. Each meeting will focus on two pyramids per meeting. The 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 on Monday, October 13, 6:30-8 p.m., at Robinson Secondary School for Centreville High School and Robinson Secondary School Pyramids
Please register by clicking “in person” or “virtual,” depending on how you would like to participate. Childcare 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.
 
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🍲 New Food Items Include Hearty Homestyle Favorites
Our new menu items debuting in September and October feature hearty homestyle favorites — including veggie chili, pictured above — and fresh global inspiration! Other new additions include:
Breakfast: Cinnamon apple overnight oats, mini blueberry pancakes, French toast sticks, egg and cheese breakfast quesadillas and tacos, and turkey sausage and cheese bagels.
Lunch: Teriyaki chicken stir-fry, teriyaki chickenless bites stir-fry, cheesy turkey pepperoni pasta, cheesy pasta with marinara sauce, deep dish pizza, and cheesy fiesta nachos.
Check our online menu to see when your child can try new recipes developed by FCPS’ executive chef and team of food and nutrition experts, based on student feedback.
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2025 Student Rights and Responsibilities
FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities document (SR&R) explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment.
Parents/caregivers should talk to their child(ren) about expectations for this school year. Also, please log in to SIS ParentVUE and sign to acknowledge your review of the SR&R, or sign and return the signature sheet to your child’s school by Tuesday, September 30.
⏰ K-12 School Start Times Survey
FCPS is continuing to explore options for adjusting school start times, with the primary goal of beginning the middle school day at 8 a.m. or later. In order to minimize any cost for this project, elementary and high school start times would need to shift as well.
Providing feedback opportunities for the community is a critical part of this effort. Since 2024, FCPS’ consultant has hosted five community forums and administered two surveys. A new School Start Times Survey is open through Tuesday, September 30. It includes two options that are designed to support student well-being, align with research, balance transportation logistics, and minimize costs. Staff, parents and caregivers, students, and community members may provide input on the two options by taking the survey. Find more information about adjusting school start times.
 The Mason Mile is a community-centered event & this year it will be bigger and better than ever. The event begins with a one-mile walk through George Mason's beautiful campus, starting and finishing at EagleBank Arena. After the walk, there is a lively block party featuring food trucks, a DJ, and an exciting raffle with prizes that include electronics, gift cards & more. After the block party, there is an open practice inside Eagle Bank Arena.
We’d love to have you join us and take part in the Mason Mile as we aim to bring the whole Northern Virginia community together for this special day. If you are interested, please use this registration link: https://linktr.ee/MasonMile.
 
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