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Veterans Day
We would like to thank all our staff and Mason Crest community members who are veterans. We thank you for your service and recognize you this week for your tremendous sacrifice. There will be no school on Tuesday, November 11, in honor of all those who have served in United States military.
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Early Release Wednesday, November 12
Our next 3-Hour Early Release Wednesday will be this upcoming Wednesday, November 12. Students will be dismissed based upon the choices families selected for the previous Early Release in October. If you would like to make any changes please contact Mr. Aiello at leaiello@fcps.edu.
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Math and Literacy Night
Our annual Math and Literacy Learning Night will be held on Thursday, November 20 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Families can join us for activities throughout the building.
Our 2nd and 3rd graders have been preparing musical presentations for the event. 2nd graders will perform at 5:30 p.m. and 3rd graders will be at 6:30 p.m.
The Book Fair will be set up in the library for families to purchase books with a portion of the proceeds benefitting Mason Crest. We cannot wait to see everyone there for an exciting evening of learning and fun--hope to see you there!
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Thanksgiving Luncheon
Our Thanksgiving Luncheon is scheduled for Friday, November 21. On that day, the lunch schedule will be different to accommodate our families. Kindergarten-5th grade families may prepurchase meal tickets for $5.00. Please send in cash or check made out to Mason Crest Cafeteria. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door.
*only exact change will be accepted*
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Book Fair
The Fall Book Fair is coming. Students will be visiting the Book Fair during their specials time to preview. If you are able to volunteer to support during the Book Fair, please use this link.
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Lost and Found
With the changes in weather and the mornings being chilly and the afternoons being warmer, we have found lots of jackets and sweatshirts being left around the building. Please have your child check the Lost and Found to see if any of the items are theirs. Any remaining items will be donated during Winter Break. Thank you!
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Family Life Education Parent Preview Night
All FLE Materials for all grade levels are available in Schoology via your ParentVUE login. If parents/guardians would like to view the materials at Mason Crest, we will be hosting a FLE curriculum preview night on Thursday, November 13 from 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Please email Shana Conroy for more information at sconroy@fcps.edu
Impact Aid Forms
The Federal Impact Aid Survey is now available to complete online.
Attention FCPS Families! Every family should complete the survey.
The Federal Impact Aid program provides money to districts that enroll federally connected students. Help FCPS secure funding from the Impact Aid Program by helping us identify:
- Military families.
- Federally connected families.
- Families living on a military base.
Please complete one form for each child in your household. Remember that only the parent that registered the student with FCPS (the ‘enrolling parent’) can fill out the Impact Aid Survey form.
Your information will be kept strictly confidential.
For families without access to ParentVUE, a paper copy of the form will be sent home with your student starting November 12.
Your support will ensure that we receive the resources for which we are eligible.
To access the Impact Aid Form from your computer or mobile device, we recommend using Google Chrome.
Step 1: CLICK HERE or type sisparent.fcps.edu into your Chrome address bar to be taken to SIS ParentVUE. If you don’t have a SIS ParentVUE account, contact your child’s school for an activation letter.
Step 2: After you’ve logged into your ParentVue Account, look for the ‘Online Packets’ link at the top of the page. Click ‘Online Packets’.
Step 3: Next, click the ‘Federal Impact Aid Survey’ button on the bottom of the page. This will take you to the Impact Aid Survey for you to complete.
If you have multiple children in Fairfax County Public Schools, please fill out a form for each child. You will know you have completed all of the forms when you get to the final page and see a green check next to each of their names.
If you have any questions regarding the survey, please call the office at 571-226-2600.
Federal Shutdown Support
Impact of Federal Shutdown on Local Community
Fairfax County is home to around 80,000 federal employees and thousands of federal contractors. Its Federal Workforce Resource Hub is intended to help navigate current and future issues for residents, government employees, active military/veterans, contractors, nonprofits and businesses who may be affected by actions, changes, or disruptions to federal services or employment.
Community Resources for Families in Need
Through partnerships with community-based organizations and other Fairfax County agencies, Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) provides information, referrals, and advocacy to help individuals connect with services, including: basic needs (food, shelter, clothing), financial assistance, health care services, and referrals to services and resources.
Visit the CSP website or call 703-222-0880 for assistance.
How to Access or Donate Food to Those in Need
View the Emergency Food Access Providers webpage to see where to access food or donate to your local food bank.
Apply Anytime for Free and Reduced-Price Meals
Families are encouraged to apply for free and reduced-price meals at any time during the school year.
If your income changes — for example, due to a furlough, layoff, or job loss — you may become newly eligible. Once approved, your benefits stay active for the rest of the school year and for the first 30 days of the next school year.
 Thank you to our PTO for the BEST Fun Run shirts ever!
Upcoming Events & Important Dates
November 11--Veterans Day Holiday (No School)
November 12--3-Hour Early Release (1:00 p.m. Dismissal)
November 14-21--Fall Book Fair
November 20--Math and Literacy Night 5:00-7:00 p.m.
2nd Grade Performance 5:30 p.m. (Gym)
3rd Grade Performance 6:30 p.m. (Gym)
November 21--Thanksgiving Luncheon
November 26-28--Thanksgiving Break (No School)
December 2--Title I Parent Advisory Meeting 7:00-8:30 p.m. (Cafeteria)
December 8--Fall Picture Retakes
December 11--Winter Concert (4th and 5th Grade Chorus; 5th Grade Strings)
December 22-January 2--Winter Break (No School)
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