SCHOOLHOUSE NEWS - November 7

Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 11/07/2025 03:20 PM EST

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Table of Contents

  • Calendar
  • Veteran's Day Breakfast
  • International Night Cultural Celebration
  • National Family Engagement Month
  • Check Lost and Found
  • Community Events
  • Useful Links
mark your calendar
  • November 10 - Veteran's Day Breakfast
  • November 11 - Veteran's Day (No School)
  • November 13 - PTA Meeting (6 p.m., hybrid)
  • November 20 - International Night Cultural Celebration
  • November 26- 28 - Thanksgiving Break (No School)

See the complete school year calendar

International Night Celebration

International Night

International Night Cultural Celebration

Thursday, November 20, 2025

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.


Families wishing to participate may return the form sent home in your child’s Thursday folder or completing the form at this link by November 5th, 2025.  For more details see past newsletters located on the school website.

We also need volunteers to help make this night a success! We need help with set up Thursday, November 20, before the event, as well as help with clean up after the event. This is a great opportunity for school or scout service hours! Please sign up here. We can't wait to see you there!

National Family Engagement Month

November is Family Engagement Month!  Everyone benefits when schools and families work together to support learning and healthy development. National Family Engagement Day is November 20th. Here are more ways to get connected:

  • Participate or Volunteer for International Night Cultural Night, Thursday, November 20th.  Sign up by November 5th!
  • Visit your local library or go online to get a library card for your child.
  • Practice digital safety and responsibility with your child.  Ideas and tip sheets.
  • Review Quick Tips for Parents Library 
  • Commit to volunteer at your child’s school three times this school year.
  • Write letters to school staff for National Family Engagement Day on November 20, 2025.
  • Ask your child what they discuss in Morning Meetings.
  • Discuss the FCPS Portrait of a Graduate skills with your child.
  • Explore and participate in the FCPS Family Academy.  Register for workshops and webinars provided through our academy.
  • Sign up to volunteer at Hayfield Elementary School on Volunteer FCPS.

Check Lost and Found

Lost and Found


Please check Lost and Found ASAP for missing items!  We specifically have a lot of gray sweatshirts and a plethora of hoodies. 

Because we have limited space and A LOT of Lost and Found, items are donated twice a school year around Winter Break and on the last day of school.  But don't wait because as the pile grows it's harder to find your items.  If you know families that practice or play games at Hayfield remind them to check Lost and Found too!

Community Events

Kingstowne Library Events

Veterans Day Family Fun Fest - Join us in celebrating those who serve and their families! We will have presentations, performances, crafts, snacks, and an opportunity to share about your military family's journey. All ages.

Date:  Saturday, November 8, 2025
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm

STEAM Team with Krish - Explore STEAM concepts with hands-on activities presented by Krish from Technology Youth Empowerment (TYE). Ages 6-11

Date:  Monday, November 10, 2025
Time:  5:00pm - 6:00pm

Chess Club - Would you like to learn how to play chess? Or do you know how to play and looking for practice opportunities? Join Kingstowne Chess Club! Free instruction provided by coaches from Muneer Chess and...

Date:  Saturday, November 15, 2025
Time:  4:30pm - 5:30pm

helpful links