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December 22- January 2: Winter Break Holiday- No School
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January 5: Staff and Students Return back to school
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January 13: 4th Orchestra and Beginning Band Concert 6:30 PM
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January 19: Martin Luther King Jr. Day- No School
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January 28: Last Day of the Quarter- Two Hour Early Release Dismissal 2:00 PM
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January 29 & 30: Student Holiday- No School
Fairfax County Public Schools 2025-2026 Standard School Year Calendar
🚨 Follow-Up: Safety Reminder for Kiss & Ride & Parking Lot 🚨
Thank you to our families for your continued cooperation with our Kiss & Ride procedures. We are writing to share an important safety follow-up based on concerns observed during morning arrival.
Recently, we have observed unsafe driving behaviors in the Kiss and Ride lane and parking lot, as well as students and families walking through the parking lot outside of designated walkways. The safety of our students is our top priority, and we need everyone’s help to ensure arrival remains safe and orderly.
🚗 Kiss & Ride Is for Quick Drop-Off Only The Kiss & Ride lane is designed for quick, efficient student drop-off:
- Students should have all materials ready before arriving at the drop-off point
- Parents should not exit their vehicles at any time while in the Kiss & Ride lane
If your student:
- Needs additional assistance that requires you to stop, get out, and help
- Has a large instrument
- Needs items retrieved from the trunk
👉 Please utilize the parent parking area, park your vehicle, and walk your student in. This ensures student safety and keeps the Kiss & Ride lane moving efficiently.
🚸 Watch for Students Who Are Walking Please drive slowly and remain alert for students and families who are walking to school, especially during busy arrival times.
🚶♀️ Use Crosswalks & Sidewalks Only We have noticed students and families running across the parking lot at random locations. This is extremely unsafe. All families who are walking must use designated sidewalks and marked crosswalks.
👋 Follow Staff Directions at All Times Staff members are on duty each morning to support safety and traffic flow. Please follow their directions and signals promptly and respectfully. These directions are given to protect students and ensure a smooth arrival for all families.
These expectations are critical to:
- Keeping students safe
- Preventing congestion
- Reducing delays caused by stopped vehicles in the Kiss & Ride lane
We appreciate your cooperation and partnership as we work to safely move over 100 vehicles through arrival each morning. With everyone following these procedures, we can ensure a calm, safe, and efficient start to the day for all students.
Thank you for your attention to this important safety matter and for helping us protect our school community.
Hello, Powell Families! 🎨
Due to popular demand, and because some people experienced issues placing their orders, the Original Works ordering program is reopened!
Turn your child’s masterpiece into personalized gifts and support our school. Proceeds help purchase a large paper organizer.
🎁 How to order:
- Follow the easy instructions in the flyer.
🗓️ New Due Date:
Don't miss out on this special program! Thank you for your support!
 
It’s time! Registration for Baroody Camps’ enrichment at Colin Powell is officially OPEN!
From STEM and sports to arts and cooking, our programs are packed with activities that keep kids engaged, learning, and having a blast after the school day ends.
Registration closes Sunday, January 11th—don’t wait!
Sign up and find full program details here: bc-ffx-colinpowell.jumbula.com/winter-2026 Questions? Contact us at info@baroodycamps.com.
Thank you to Shiyen Lee-Vue (1st grade student in Ms. Kim and Ms. Fahey’s class) for this week’s YOUseum display! Shiyen’s family is from the Hmong community, an Indigenous, semi-nomadic hill-tribe originating from China. In the display case, you’ll find books, photos, traditional vibrant clothing, jewelry, and more. Fun fact: the Hmong people use a mix of languages in their vocabulary, such as Mandarin, Thai, Lao, and English.
Save the Date for the Rising 7th grade Katherine Johnson Curriculum Night! The event will be at KJMS from 6pm – 8pm and is for current 6th graders and their Parents and Guardians. More information will be shared soon!
Curriculum Night – Wednesday, January 14 (snow date Wed Jan 21)
Save the Date for the Rising 7th grade Liberty Curriculum Night! You are invited to join us for our Curriculum Night on Wednesday, January 14th for Liberty Middle School rising 7th grade students. This is a great opportunity to learn about course offerings and the course selection process as students prepare to select classes for the 2026-2027 school year.
We look forward to seeing you in January!
Food insecurity impacts more than 96,000 Fairfax County residents. Learn how to help and discover the many resources available to support those who need food assistance or shelter. View the county’s Human Services Resource Guide.
Food insecurity impacts more than 96,000 Fairfax County residents. Learn how to help and discover the many resources available to support those who need food assistance or shelter. View the county’s Human Services Resource Guide.
In her latest Weekly Reflections, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid thanked every member of our community for supporting FCPS as it remains fully accredited. Referencing a news release on accreditation, Dr. Reid noted how FCPS needs funding to support and maintain this excellence.
As we shared last week, Colin Powell Elementary School was recognized as being Distinguished.
Visit the Budget Story webpage to learn more about the FCPS budget and the funding challenges that schools across Virginia, not just FCPS, face because of outdated state funding formulas. Read more of Dr. Reid’s Weekly Reflections.
Engaging in literacy activities over winter break helps students maintain the reading, writing, and speaking skills they built during the first half of the school year. Even a little daily practice, such as these 10 fun family activities, helps ensure they return to school confident and ready to continue growing in literacy. Enjoy these literacy adventures as a family!
MIND Research is hosting Family Math Week January 12 - January 16, 2026. During that time, students are encouraged to log onto the ST Math FCPS Family Math website (posted in Schoology soon) to engage in math activities with their families at home that include stories with mathematical concepts connected to a variety of different math games from around the world. All activities are available in English and Spanish.
To learn more about Family Math Nights, check out this video. More information will be shared when we return from Winter Break.
Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE to make sure you receive notifications of school delays/closings. Emails and text messages are sent to parents/caregivers based on the email addresses and cell phone numbers entered on this platform.
If your information is correct but you are not receiving updates from FCPS, contact the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277, Monday through Friday, between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Watch a video to see how FCPS makes weather delays/closing decisions. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.
⛄ Winter Resources for Families
A list of resources has been compiled for students and families in case they or someone they know needs assistance while schools are closed for winter break. Please visit FCPS’ winter resources webpage for information on academic support, mental health support, and county resources related to food, clothing, housing, and other needs.
Even If School Is Closed, Learning Can Continue!
FCPS encourages students to take advantage of fun learning opportunities during winter break and snow days. Consider these winter activities to blend education and play for your students during winter break or in the event of weather-related school closures.
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Make Your Voice Heard! Have an Impact on the Budget
- Go on a Literacy Adventure
- Enjoy Your Winter Break!
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