 Dear Wonderful Navy Community,
We hope you're having an incredible summer full of sunshine and fun. We are thrilled to welcome our Navy Dolphins back to school and cannot wait to hear all about their exciting summer adventures!
Our Team is Ready! We are excited to share that we are 100% fully staffed and ready for a phenomenal school year. Please join us in welcoming our incredible teaching teams across all grade levels:
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Kindergarten: Mrs. Genus, Mrs. Norden, and Mrs. Manrique
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1st Grade: Ms. Patricoski, Ms. Julio, Mrs. Cooksey, and Mr. Wilson
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2nd Grade: Mrs. Bair, Mrs. Mika, Mrs. Temple, Mrs. Sayen, and Mrs. Walsh
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3rd Grade: Mrs. Workman, Ms. DiNunzio, Ms. Hix, and Ms. Mun
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4th Grade: Mrs. Padgett, Mrs. Pensabene, Mrs. Baker, Mrs. LaRow, and Ms. Marcy
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5th Grade: Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Razick, Mrs. Gage, Mrs. Hafeez, and Mrs. Schroeder
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6th Grade: Mr. Cohen, Mr. Dyer, Ms. Brown, Mrs. Borello, and Mrs. Simon
Our new mantra for the 2026-2027 school year is "Mission Possible". This means we'll see the possibilities in any situation and remain solution oriented! We believe this is what makes the Navy Community special, and we look forward to a wonderful year of possibilities!
Full STEAM Ahead
Great things are on the horizon for our school! We are excited to officially announce the start of Phase 1 for our brand-new STEAM Lab, beginning with capital improvements coming soon. Once complete, this state-of-the-art space will be accessible to all students, offering a dedicated spot to dive deeper into our science and math curricula through engaging, hands-on learning and real-world application.
Community Shout-Outs!
A HUGE thank you to our amazing Navy PTO for purchasing our new outdoor picnic tables! We also want to give a massive shout-out to Mr. Dyer and his son, Jack, for spending time assembling them for our campus. These tables look fantastic and will be enjoyed by our students and community for many years to come!
Let’s make this the best school year yet. Go Dolphins!
Your Joyous Admin Team
Jason, Barbara and Kim
We’re rolling out the blue carpet for our newest Navy Stars—our amazing kindergarteners!
Join us on Friday, August 14 from 10:00–11:00 a.m. on the playground for a Popsicle Party with our school leadership team: Mr. Pannutti, Ms. Gist, and Mrs. Seck!
You’ll also get to meet our incredible kindergarten teachers, who are ready to welcome your child with open arms and big smiles! There will be cool treats, new friends, and a special photo op at our Kindergarten Signing Station, a fun way to mark the start of this exciting journey.
We can't wait to meet our newest Navy Stars and their families!
The start of the school year comes with several important forms that need to be completed for every student. To save time during Open House and the first week of school, we encourage families to log in to SIS ParentVUE and the Parent Digital Consent (PDC) System (same username and password that you use for SIS ParentVue) now and complete as many forms as possible. Many required forms, along with several optional permissions and resources, are available online. We've included a handy Back-to-School Parent Checklist below to help you keep track of everything in one place.
We also have everything listed out with detailed directions on our Navy Website on the Parent/Guardian Checklist for Attending Navy ES
Ahoy, Navy Stars! We’re excited to kick off another school year with you. Join us for our Open House events to meet your child’s new teacher, connect with classmates, and drop off classroom materials. Let’s make this year shine like the stars you are!
📅 Thursday, August 20 – Grades K–3
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Kindergarten & EAC – 8:30–9:00 AM
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2nd Grade – 9:30–10:00 AM
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1st Grade – 10:30–11:00 AM
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3rd Grade – 11:30 AM–12:00 PM
📅 Friday, August 21 – Grades 4–6
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5th Grade – 9:00–9:30 AM
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4th Grade – 10:00–10:30 AM
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6th Grade – 11:00–11:30 AM
We can’t wait to see all our Navy Stars ready to set sail for a fantastic year ahead!
Kiss and Ride expectations for the 2026-2027 School Year. Most expectations will remain the same. One important change is parking on Thomson Road instead of using Kiss and Ride. I have a meeting with FCPD for signage that will be displayed specific to Thompson Rd parking that will prohibit parents from parking there and dropping off children. I am asking that our families refrain from parking on Thompson Rd. This is a dangerous practice that has students and parents walking through traffic in our parking lot.
Please see below for additional expectations.
Drop-Off (No Earlier than 8:25am)
All cars entering kiss and ride will drop their child off starting at door 5 and exit the school grounds by proceeding to West Ox Rd. Instead of dropping your child off at door 4 (normal kiss and ride door), you will now proceed straight through the kiss and ride line and exit school grounds on West Ox Rd. The exit to Thompson Rd. from the Navy parking lot will be coned off during arrival and dismissal times. We may let cars exit through Thompson Rd. when cars are backed-up on West Ox.
The kiss and ride line opens at 8:20AM. Doors to the school will be open at 8:25am each morning. If you arrive at school early, you are responsible for monitoring your child until 8:25am. The doors to Kiss and Ride close at 8:50am. If you arrive later than 8:50am, please bring your child to door 1 and check them in at the front office. The Kiss and Ride line will be closed and doors locked.
Pick-Up
Cars will line up starting at Exit 5. We will have adults to assist our students in locating cars. You will exit school grounds via West Ox Rd.
Things to Avoid
- Avoid getting out of your car in the kiss and ride line
- Parking in school parking lots to pick up or drop off your child(ren) is not permitted. This will be monitored and upheld should any parents use school parking lots to drop off children.
- If you have a meeting scheduled in the morning, simply let the Kiss and Ride team know and they will provide access to the parking lot.
Walkers
Walkers will be dismissed through door 3. This is on the side of the school where the picnic tables are located. This will alleviate some moving parts at kiss and ride and support a safer dismissal experience for all kids.
Please use the map as a visual reference to support this request! We hope our combined efforts will make pick-up and drop-off a safer and more efficient experience for everyone!
Thank you in advance!
Jason, Kim, and Barbara
On Tuesday, July 28, a new ParentVUE mobile app will become available in the Apple and Google app stores. This new app provides parents and caregivers with a more secure sign-in. The current “classic” app will remain active for about six months. Families must download the new app by December 2026 to ensure they have continued mobile access to their child’s school data.
In the new app, families can enroll in multi-factor authentication (MFA) for FCPS Single Sign-On. While enrollment is optional, we strongly recommend that everyone enable this security feature.
Learn more about installing the new ParentVUE app. Parents needing assistance should submit a Parent Support Request.
This fall, every FCPS student will receive a student identification (ID) card as part of a divisionwide effort to modernize school transportation, improve communication with families, and strengthen student safety while traveling to and from school.
Every student who rides the school bus will need to tap on and tap off the bus every day using their new student ID card. Families can help by reinforcing this new habit with their child.
All students at our school will need to wear their student ID cards throughout the school day. We will be handing out the new student ID cards the first few weeks of school. More details will be shared soon.
Learn more about the new transportation system and student ID cards.
Make sure your child has all of their required immunizations before the first day of school. Check their immunization records to see what they might be missing. You can:
- Request immunization records online through the Virginia Immunization Information System (a free service).
- If your child was immunized outside of Virginia, get records from those states’ systems.
- Request records from your health care provider. Some may charge for copies.
Review school-required immunizations to verify that your child is up to date.
Where to Receive Immunizations
If your child needs an immunization, make an appointment with your family’s healthcare provider or one of the following immunization events.
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will be providing school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students, ages 18 and under, with no out-of-pocket costs. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations. Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year. Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary.
If you do not have a healthcare provider, visit a Health Department clinic. Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) clinics offer immunizations to all Fairfax County students, as well as those who are behind on their scheduled immunizations or need a booster.
Summer back-to-school immunization clinics are also available. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are also welcome. FCHD offers limited walk-in hours for immunization services on a first-come, first-served basis. Immunizations are also available by appointment.
Inova Cares Back to School Pediatric Health Fairs provide children ages 5 and up with free school physicals and immunizations. Weekend clinics are available in July and August. These health fairs are for VA Medicaid or Uninsured Inova registered patients only. Appointments are required. Call 703-698-2550 to make an appointment. Bring vaccine records to the appointment.
Local immunization clinics and additional resources are available on the FCPS Immunization Resources webpage and from the FCHD.
Senate Bill 108 is a new Virginia law that went into effect on July 1. It requires that all schools in the state follow a “bell-to-bell” phone-free policy and prohibit cellphone possession and use for the entire school day. The updated FCPS Cellphone Policy aligns with this law, which means high school students are no longer able to use cellphones, cellphone accessories, or smart devices (like smart glasses, earbuds, headsets, and other items connected to the phone) during lunchtime.
Across all grade levels, cellphones, cellphone accessories, and all smart devices must be off and personally stored for the duration of the school day. Watches that serve a dual purpose (like a smartwatch) must be off and personally stored for the duration of the school day, too. Personal devices that connect to a cellphone or cellphone accessory or operate as a smart device must also follow the FCPS Cellphone Policy.
This policy does not apply to school-issued devices. However, school-issued devices must be used in accordance with FCPS Regulation 6410, Acceptable Use Policy, which allows the use of school-issued devices for educational purposes. More details are available on the FCPS Cellphone Policy webpage.
The FCPS mobile app offers a customized platform to help keep you connected and informed, directly from your smartphone. Download the FCPS mobile app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
With the app, you can:
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View school calendars. See events, activities, holidays, and early dismissals.
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Check school menus. See what’s for lunch and breakfast each school day.
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Tap to contact. Quickly call attendance lines or email school staff.
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Stay up to date. Get the latest news from FCPS.
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Access key links. Jump to ParentVUE, Schoology, and the FCPS website in one tap.
No need to log in, just download and go! Learn more about the FCPS mobile app.
August
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Aug 14 | Kindergarten Popsicles Party 10:00-11:00
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Aug 20 | Open House K-3 and EAC - Details above
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Aug 21 | Open House 4-6 - Details above
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Aug 24 | First Day of School
September
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Sept 4-7 | No School - Labor Day Break
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Sept 16 | Back to School Night K-3 - Details to come
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Sept 17 | Back to School Night 4-6 - Details to come
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Spet 21| No School - Yom Kippur
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Sept 24 | Fall Picture Day
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