Fort Belvoir Upper News
Dates to Remember:
No School : January 19, 2026
End of Semester:
January 28 - 2 Hour Early Release
January 29 - Student Holiday
January 30 - Student Holiday
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Dear Families,
I am honored and excited to introduce myself as the new principal of our school. As I begin this role, I want to share how grateful I am for the warm welcome I have already received from staff, students, and families. It is clear that this is a school community rooted in care, collaboration, and a strong commitment to student success.
Over the coming weeks, I look forward to getting to know our students, visiting classrooms, and learning more about the traditions and values that make our school such a special place. I am especially excited to partner with you as we support our students academically, socially, and emotionally.
I would love the opportunity to meet families in person and invite you to join us at the upcoming PTA meeting on January 14th at 5:30 PM. I will be available to meet and greet families, and I hope you will join us for this opportunity to connect.
Strong relationships between home and school are essential, and I value open communication. Please know that I am always eager to listen, learn, and work together in the best interest of our students and community.
Thank you for welcoming me into your school family. I look forward to a wonderful year ahead and all that we will accomplish together.
Fairfax County is seeing very high levels of influenza (flu) illness. Visits to emergency departments and urgent care centers for flu-like illness have increased, especially among children, and multiple flu outbreaks have occurred in our community and school settings.
Consider these tips from the Fairfax County Health Department to help reduce the spread of flu and other germ
Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather closing decisions are made at FCPS.
FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible, including email, text, social media, the new FCPS mobile app, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.
Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange emergency child care if needed.
⛄ Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities
We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. View the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.
If you need assistance getting cold-weather clothing for your family, please call Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health.
The Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Military-Connected Youth Process Action Team (MCY PAT) identifies the unique academic, behavioral, and social/emotional needs of military-connected youth and families, and ensures faculty and staff are informed and prepared to meet those identified needs. The team partners with FCPS and community stakeholders as appropriate to achieve these goals.
The MCY PAT strives to include family representation, and highly encourages military-connected family members to apply to be part of our team.
The team meets virtually on the first Thursday of each month at 2 p.m.
As a military-connected family member, if you would like the opportunity to be selected to participate, please complete this Google form by Friday, December 19, 2025.
For more information, please contact Katie Server, Family Partnerships Specialist, Military-Connected Youth & Families, at kaserver@fcps.edu.
Did you know Fort Belvoir Elementary has dedicated Family Liaisons to help you and your family connect with the school?
Fort Belvoir Upper Volunteers
Beginning January 12th, all Upper volunteers will need to check-in on the visitor's kiosk and sign-in using the Volunteer Log Book located in the blue basket. We appreciate your support and time!
Blue Star Welcome Coffee
If you're a military family, join the Liaisons for a Blue Star Welcome Coffee! It's a relaxed way to meet new families, share your ideas, and discuss topics that matter to you. All families are invited!
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Where: PX Starbucks
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When: 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
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Upcoming Dates: January 20, February 18, March 24, April 21, and May 19.
New Family Orientations
New to Fort Belvoir Elementary (FBES) or FCPS? We host monthly New Family orientations to help you learn the ropes. If you need help with school apps like ParentVue, Schoology, or MySchoolBucks, stop by or call!
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When: 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
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Upcoming Dates: January 26, February 23, March 18, and April 28.
FBES Volunteer Orientation
We will be holding two volunteer orientations during the month of January. The dates are:
- January 15th at 9:30 AM
- January 22nd at 3:30 PM
Volunteer Orientations will be held in the Upper School Family Liaison Office.This is open to both Primary and Upper Families.
Woodlawn Baseball Information
Woodlawn Little League Baseball Registration is now open!
Register Here
PCSing? We're Here for You!
If your family is moving or PCSing, the Liaisons can support you by:
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Providing new school district Points of Contact.
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Reaching out to the community for resources.
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Connecting you to Military Family Life Counselors (MFLCs).
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Setting up a virtual meeting.
Don't hesitate to reach out to Dolores or Jeannette!
Good afternoon, PTA will place a monthly newsletter in teachers’ mailboxes to help improve communication of upcoming events to families. These are the events that we know of for January.
Jan 13 : Chick Fil A Spirt Night @ Kingstowne 5pm - 7pm
Jan 14 : PTA Meeting 5:30pm
Jan 16 : Popcorn Palooza
Jan 19 : No School
Jan 20 : Blue Star Coffee @ PX Starbucks
Jan 23 : Bingo Night 6:00 - 8:00 PM Upper School Cafeteria
Jan 26 : New Family Orientation
Jan 28 : 2 Hour Early Release
Jan 29 - Feb 1 : No School
Apply for free & reduced meals at: https://www.fcps.edu/frm.
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Dear Parents,
Please be sure to make childcare arrangements on our early dismissal Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. each month! 😊
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