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Office: 703-988-8900
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January 21, 2026
IN THIS ISSUE
- Positivity Project at Virginia Run
- Student Experience Survey
- Dual Language Immersion
- Kindergarten Registration
- The Fastest Way to Hear About School Delays or Closings
- Yearbook Sale Time!
- PTA Board for 25-26 School Year
- PTA Fundraisers - Fun Land and Nothing Bundt Cakes Fundraiser
- PTA Save the Date!
- Stone Middle School Presents Frozen Jr.
- Important Upcoming Dates
- Frequently Visited Links and Important Virginia Run Contacts
- Monthly Lunch Menu
Calendar Reminders
Quarter End (Early Release)
Wednesday, January 28, is the last day of the quarter and an early release for students. Virginia Run students will be dismissed at 2:00 PM.
Schools are closed for students on Thursday, January 29, for a staff development day, and Friday, January 30, for a teacher workday. See the complete school year calendar.
SIS ParentVUE will be unavailable for students and parents during end-of-quarter updates from Wednesday, January 28, at 4 p.m. until Thursday, February 5, at 6 a.m.
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1. Positivity Project at Virginia Run
Character Strength: Perseverance
This week, our school community will focus on the character strength of Perseverance. Perseverance means completing what you start despite obstacles. It means never giving up.
People who show perseverance keep trying, even when they face challenges. They stay focused on their goals and work hard, even when things don't go as planned. Those who persevere often achieve great things because they don't quit. They also learn a lot and get better at what they do.
Perseverance can also inspire others. When one person in a group keeps going despite setbacks, it can motivate the whole team to keep trying and reach their goals.
To practice and encourage the character strength of perseverance at home, please visit The Positivity Project’s mobile-friendly P2 for Families (available in English and Spanish), where you will watch a video together and discuss a quote and three questions.
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2. Student Experience Survey
Hello 3rd- 6th Grade Families, In the coming weeks, FCPS will administer the Student Experience Survey to students in grades 3–12. This survey helps the school division better understand students’ experiences at school.
The survey will be administered during the school day between February 23 and March 6 and will take approximately 30 minutes to complete.
Families who would like to review the survey may visit the Student Experience Survey webpage at http://www.fcps.edu/student-experience-survey .
If you do not want your child to participate, please sign and return the opt-out form sent home in your child’s Wednesday folder this week, or complete the online opt-out form available on the Student Experience Survey webpage (http://www.fcps.edu/student-experience-survey).
This form only need to be completed if you are choosing to opt your child out, and must be submitted by Friday, February 13.
Thank you for your support in helping FCPS improve our schools. If you have questions about the Student Experience Survey, please contact research@fcps.edu.
Students enjoyed their first Happy Feet class.
3. Dual Language Immersion
Apply for Your Child to Learn in Two LanguagesFCPS’ 2026-27 Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Program lottery opens on Monday, January 12. The program offers students in kindergarten and first grade the opportunity to learn in English and another language — French, German, Japanese, Korean, or Spanish — for half of each instructional day.
The online, countywide lottery is open to Fairfax County residents. Families must have a SIS ParentVUE account. Students not currently enrolled in FCPS should register at their base school before applying for the immersion program.
Families applying for first grade must do so by Thursday, February 12, at 4 p.m. Those applying for kindergarten must do so by Monday, March 2, at 4 p.m.
Informational meetings will begin in January. View dates and details on the FCPS calendar. If you have questions, please contact Brigid Williams at 571-423-4600.
4. 🧸 Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3
There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:
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Determine eligibility.
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Identify your local school.
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Gather documents.
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Fill out forms.
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Schedule an appointment.
After the appointment at the school (the student and one caregiver must be present), the student will be ready for orientation and any other introductory events each school may host. Read more about the registration process.
💻 Try Online Registration
Parents may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process. When registering, parents will create (or log in to an existing) SIS ParentVUE account.
5. The Fastest Way to Hear About School Delays or Closings ❄️
Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE to make sure you receive notifications of school delays or closings. Emails and text messages are sent to parents/caregivers based on the email addresses and cell phone numbers entered in ParentVUE.
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 or closing decisions. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.
Even When School Is Closed, Learning Can Continue!
FCPS encourages students to take advantage of fun learning opportunities during snow days. Consider these winter activities to blend education and play for your child in the event of weather-related school closures.
6. Yearbook Sale Time!
It’s time to order yearbooks for the 2025-2026 school year! Early bird rate of $25 each will expire on Feb 20th. Use the link to purchase or check your child’s Wednesday Folder for the paper flyer to pay by check or cash. Link to purchase: https://www.buytheyearbook.com/en/ Virginia Run’s school code is: 730745.
Mrs. Adkins and Mrs. Tuben are still collecting photos of winter school events, such as classroom celebrations and concerts, for consideration in this year’s yearbook. Photos sent as attachments work best. Please email any great school moments you capture to mktuben@fcps.edu.
7. PTA Board for 25-26 School Year
President - Matthew Reklau - virginiarunpta@gmail.com
Secretary - Laura McAndrews - secretary@vrespta.onmicrosoft.com
Treasurer - Kyle Jewett - treasurer.virginiarunpta@gmail.com
VP Education - Kimberly Wilson - vresvpeducation@gmail.com
VP Fundraising - Amanda Prindle - vresvpfundraising@yahoo.com
VP Social - Skylar Ha - vresvpsocial@gmail.com
8. PTA Fundraisers
Fun Land Fundraiser
Get ready for some fun because the VRES PTA is hosting a Fun Land Fundraiser!
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Save the Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
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Time: 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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What you get: For only $20 per person, you'll get a 3-HOUR UNLIMITED ATTRACTIONS PASS plus a $10 ARCADE CARD!
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The Fun: Enjoy over 100 amazing arcade games, Go-Karts, Laser Tag, a Ropes Course, and Rock Climbing. Guaranteed fun for everyone!
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Where: Fun Land in Centreville, VA (5111 Westfields Blvd.)
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How to Purchase: You can buy your passes at the door, but make sure you say you are with VRES!
https://www.visitfunland.com/fairfax-home
Nothing Bundt Cake
The sweetest way to support the Virginia Run PTA. Order a Nothing Bundt Cakes bundtlet just in time for Valentine's Day. Orders must be placed by Friday February 6th. Orders can be sent home with students or picked up in the Bus Loop (door 6) between 5:30 - 6:30 PM on Thursday, February 12th. Indicate preference when placing order.
https://vrespta.ptboard.com/formvw?store=6379&form=15
VRES Spirit Wear
Show your Viking pride while supporting the Virginia Run PTA! A portion of every spirit wear purchase goes directly to the PTA. All items are shipped straight to your doorstep.
www.campussurvivalkits.com/virginiarun
https://virginiarun.deco-apparel.com/
9. PTA Save the Date!
3/6: Cub Run vs. VRES Volleyball Game, 7:00 - 9:00 PM, Westfield High School
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10. Stone Middle School Presents Frozen Jr.
It’s time to head to Arendelle! The Stone Middle School Double Star Theatre Company is proud to present their upcoming production of Disney’s Frozen Jr.
Performance Dates & Times
Friday, February 6, 7:00 PM
Saturday, February 7, 2:00 PM
Saturday, February 7, 7:00 PM
Production Credits
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Music and Lyrics by: Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez
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Based on the Disney film written by Jennifer Lee and directed by Chris Buck & Jennifer Lee
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Directed by: Christine Maxted
How to Get Tickets
Tickets are available now! To secure your seats, simply scan the QR code on the official event poster or visit the school’s theatre department page.
Frozen at Stone Middle School
Virginia Run's Administration team: Dave Gerstner, Principal, Jessica Green, Assistant Principal, and Lauren Arreaza, Assistant Principal.
11. Important Upcoming Dates
1/22: Fun Land Fundraiser, 4:00 - 9:00 PM
1/28: End of Quarter / 2 Hour Student Early Release
1/29: Staff Development Day / Student Holiday
1/30: Teacher Workday / Student Holiday
2/10: 5th and 6th Grade 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament, 4:00 PM, Gym
2/13: Bingo Night, 6:30 PM, Cafeteria
2/16: Washington's Birthday and Presidents' Day / Student Holiday
2/17: Teacher Workday / Student Holiday
2/25: Early Release Wednesday-Virginia Run will release students at 1:00 PM
2/25: Fun Land Fundraiser, 4:00 - 9:00 PM
3/6: Cub Run vs. VRES Volleyball Game, 7:00 - 9:00 PM, Westfield High School
3/25: Early Release Wednesday-Virginia Run will release students at 1:00 PM
4/10: Kindergarten Orientation, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, for Rising K Students and Families
4/29: Early Release Wednesday-Virginia Run will release students at 1:00 PM
5/20: Early Release Wednesday-Virginia Run will release students at 1:00 PM
SOL Schedule
3/18: Gr. 5 IRW
5/6: Gr. 3-4 Reading
5/7: Gr. 5-6 Reading
5/13: Gr. 3-4 Math
5/14: Gr. 5-6 Math
5/21: Gr. 5 Science
5/28-6/3: Retakes
*Makeups will be held when students return from their absence.
12. Frequently Visited Links and Important Virginia Run Contacts
13. Monthly Lunch Menu
Please use this link to view the Virginia Run ES Lunch Menu.
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