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A Message from Ms. Kirkland
Dear Mount Eagle Families,
As we head into the weekend, I wish you a lovely and meaningful Martin Luther King Jr. weekend. This time gives us an opportunity to reflect on Dr. King’s legacy and the importance of kindness, service, and community.
As we return next week, please note that the quarter is winding down, and students will be participating in several important assessments. These assessments help our teachers understand student progress and plan next steps for learning.
A few important reminders for the coming weeks:
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Early Release:
Wednesday, January 28 is a two-hour early release day, with student dismissal at 1:30 PM.
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Student Holidays:
Thursday, January 29 and Friday, January 30 are student holidays, and there will be no school for students on those days.
We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Monday, February 2.
Finally, thank you to our families for making every effort to ensure students are on time and present from January 26–28. Your partnership is essential as we complete important end-of-quarter learning and assessments.
We appreciate your continued support and wish you a restful weekend. As always, I'm grateful for our partnership.
Warmly,
Kate
Kate Kirkland, Principal
Calendar Reminder
Monday, January 19 is the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday. All FCPS schools and offices will be closed on this day.
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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 Fundraiser at Helena's Restaurant
Join our PTO at Helena's Restaurant on Wednesday, January 21 and Thursday, January 22 for a fundraiser! Helena's is donating 5% of their sales on these evenings between the hours of 5:00-9:00 pm to our PTO to support after school clubs and field trips for students.
PTO Meeting, Wednesday, February 4
The PTO will be hosting an meeting on Zoom for all families from 6:30-7:30 pm on Wednesday, January 7. A link will be shared via Talking Points prior to the meeting.
Pizza and Board Games, Wednesday, February 11
Join other families for some fun and food with our first Pizza & Games night on February 11 from 6:00-7:30 pm. Pizza and drinks will be for sale, and families are invited to bring a favorite board game to share.
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There’s a story behind the success of every FCPS student — a story about what’s possible with the appropriate funding for world-class teachers, rigorous academics, and future-ready learning experiences. At FCPS, student success starts with a strong budget!
FCPS is currently developing the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget, which is for the 2026-27 school year. In January, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will present a proposed budget to the School Board.
During this process, we’ll be sharing FCPS’ budget story with you. The different chapters will explain the impact of chronic underfunding, why strong funding benefits all of Fairfax County, what’s at stake when Fort Hunt and other FCPS schools don’t get the support we need, and more.
We invite you to follow along and learn how you can help write our next chapter!
Healthy Habits to Reduce the Spread of Flu and Other Germs
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 germs.
Immunization Events for FCPS Students
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will provide school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students with no out-of-pocket costs. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations. Additional dates will be available throughout the school year.
Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. View immunization resources on the FCPS website.
🍎 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, January 19 | Holiday - No school for students.
Wednesday, January 28 | Quarter End - Students dismiss at 1:30 pm.
Thursday, January 30-Friday, January 31 | Teacher Workdays - 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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