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A Message from Ms. Kirkland
As the first quarter of school comes to a close, I want to thank you for the many ways you are supporting your children find success at school. Our students have been coming to school consistently, despite the many interruptions to our calendar. Consistent attendance strongly supports students' academic and and social growth.
Students return on Wednesday, November 5 to begin Quarter 2. I hope you have a wonderful long weekend, and we can't wait to welcome your children back to school!
Thank you for your flexibility and planning as we navigate the interrupted weeks this fall. As always, I am grateful for your partnership.
Kate
Kate Kirkland, Principal
Calendar Reminders
Monday, November 3 and Tuesday, November 4 are student holidays. Mount Eagle will also serve as a polling place on Tuesday, November 4. If you are attending a parent conference on this day, please leave the parking spots in the front of the lot free for voters.
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PTO Events
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.
PTO Meeting
Our next PTO meeting will be held over Zoom on Wednesday, November 5 from 6:30-7:30pm. We will hear from our Math Resource teacher on how parents can support their children using the math study guides. A link will be shared via Talking Points closer to the meeting date.
Bingo Night!
Our Annual Bingo Night is on Friday, November 14! Doors open at 6:00pm, and the first game begins at 6:30pm! PTO is still looking for donations of toys, games and gift cards to create prize baskets. If you have items to donate, you can bring them to the front lobby each morning at arrival.
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✅ Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets, which is in the upper right corner of the screen after logging in. Please complete it as soon as possible. We will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE starting Wednesday, November 12.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. This year, FCPS expects to receive approximately $4 million in Impact Aid funding. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
For more information, visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
Register for ParentVUE
Learn how to activate your SISParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey and have access to other helpful information about your child.
Technical support for using ParentVUE or submitting the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type “Federal Impact Aid Survey” in the Issue Description section. You may also call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).
🍎 Make Every Day Count! The Importance of Attendance
Our goal is to maintain a chronic absenteeism rate below 10% by the end of this school year. Our current absentee
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
Monday & Tuesday, November 3 & 4 | Student Holidays - No school for students
Tuesday, November 11 | Veteran's Day Holiday - No school for students
Wednesday, November 12 | Early Release Wednesday - Students dismiss at 12:30pm
Monday, November 26-Wednesday, November 28 | Thanksgiving Holiday - No school for students.
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.
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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
Frances Torres, Assistant Principal
fetorres@fcps.edu
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