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Important Dates
Tuesday, September 23: Rosh Hashanah Holiday, No School
Thursday, October 2: Yom Kippur Holiday, No School
October 3: AAP Interest Meeting, 8:15am in Cafeteria
October 3: Movie Night on the GBW Blacktop, 6pm
Monday, October 13: Indigenous Day Holiday, No School
Wednesday, October 15: 3hr Early Release Wednesday 1pm
Monday, October 20: Diwali Holiday, No School
Friday, October 31: End of Quarter, 2-hour Early Release
Monday-Tuesday Nov 3-4: Teacher Workdays, No School
FCPS 2025-2026 Standard School Year Calendar
Testing Information
Reading Benchmark Advance Updates:
Benchmark Advance is our core reading program, designed to build strong literacy skills in all students. It offers a balance of reading, writing, speaking, and listening activities that support learners at every level. Each unit includes assessments to help us track progress—some units use weekly assessments, while other units include an end-of-unit assessment instead. Below you will find the assessment dates for Quarter 1.
Reading Benchmark Advance Grade Level Assessments in 1st Quarter (Grades 1- 6)
- Grade 1 Week 2 Spelling Assessments- Sept. 29-Oct. 3
- Grade 2 Week 2 Spelling Assessments- Sept. 29-Oct. 3
- Grade 3 Unit 1- Week 2 Assessment- Sept 29-Oct 3
- Grade 4 Unit 1- Week 2 Assessment- Sept 29-Oct 3
- Grade 5 Unit 1 - Week 2 Assessment- Sept 29-Oct 3
- Grade 6 Unit 1 - Week 2 Assessment- Sept 29 - Oct 3rd
Math Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Updates:
Math assessments are used in FCPS as a screening and growth tool to help teachers understand students' strengths and areas for support. MAP assessments help teachers monitor the growth of every student in learning the content knowledge and skills of the state standards, regardless of their starting point.
MAP Testing for 1st Quarter
- Grades 1-6: MAP Testing (now – October 3)
Kindergarten Assessments
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Virginia Language and Literacy Screening System (VALLSS) - Reading- Kindergarten – will be using the Virginia Language and Literacy Screening System (VALLSS) for their reading assessment (late October – October 31)
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Child Behavior Rating Scale (CBRS)- The CBRS is a measure of a student’s behavior with other children and adults, as well as their engagement with materials and tasks in the classroom- due October 10
Early Mathematics Assessment System (EMAS) - measures a broad range of mathematical areas, including numeracy, computation, patterning, and geometry and will be administered sometime before October 10.
IMPORTANT DATE:
AAP Interest Meeting for Parents ONLY
Friday, October 3, 2025
8:15am in Cafeteria
Twice-Exceptional (2e) learners are students who are gifted and have learning challenges or disabilities.
2e students can thrive when...
- Individualized & flexible instruction is responsive to students’ strengths, disabilities, and challenges.
- Supports, accommodations, and/or services help them access instruction and demonstrate understanding.
- Social-emotional learning and accompanying strategies build their confidence, skills, resilience, and a sense of belonging.
- Collaborative teams (including the student, teachers, support staff, and families) design and adjust plans that affirm their identities and experiences.
How do families and staff partner?
We believe strong partnerships and active communication between schools and families are key to supporting 2e students. Together, we:
- Collaborate in the identification, evaluation, and instructional planning processes to understand student strengths, needs, and goals.
- Communicate regularly about progress, supports, strategies, and wellness.
- Engage in decision-making processes about course selection, accommodations, and specialized instruction and/or services (when applicable).
- Assume collective responsibility to co-create environments where students can thrive.
What are some ways families can support 2e students at home?
Family expertise is a critical component of student success. Families are encouraged to:
- Recognize and celebrate effort as well as achievement.
- Support your child’s strengths and help them navigate struggles.
- Provide opportunities for your child to consider and express ways in which they learn best. Teach self-advocacy at home and school.
- Reach out to the school team if you see signs of stress, withdrawal, or burnout
Visit the FCPS 2e Website:
FCPS 2e website and
handbook
bit.ly/3Ho5FP6
Resources Included:
Access the FCPS Special Education Handbook
FCPS Special
Education Handbook
bit.ly/4oxBbuF
VDOE Gifted Education Website (Includes 2e Toolkit) National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) Council for Exceptional Children
Volunteer FCPS Helps Community Members Connect With Schools
A new volunteer management system, Volunteer FCPS, will allow students, parents/caregivers, and community members to register and search volunteer opportunities within the school 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. Some volunteers will also be required to undergo a background check. Visit the Volunteer FCPS website for detail
Fair Oaks Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department
Open House
Saturday, October 11, 2025
10am-4pm
1230 Route 50, Fairfax
(Between West Ox Road and the Fairfax County Parkway
Celebrate Fire Prevention Week!!
Apparatus Displays
Safety Programs and Demonstrations
Raffles
Volunteering Information
https://fovfr.org/upcoming-events
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