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From the Principals’ Desk
This week, we celebrate National School Counseling Week and recognize the incredible impact our school counselors have on our students each and every day. 💙
School counselors in FCPS play an essential role in supporting students’ academic, social, and emotional growth. Through classroom lessons, small group sessions, and individual counseling, they help students build skills, navigate challenges, and feel confident and supported at school.
We are especially grateful for Ms. Garg and Ms. Bradley, who work closely with students, families, and staff to ensure our Eagles feel cared for, understood, and ready to learn. Their compassion, dedication, and commitment make a meaningful difference in our school community.
If you’d like to participate, please encourage your child to make a card, write a thank-you note, or simply share a kind word to let our counselors know how much they are appreciated. Small gestures go a long way!
With appreciation,
April Martin, Proud Principal & Kassandra Flading, Assistant Principal
🏡 Community Corner
Celebrating Black Excellence – Student Spotlight Opportunity
As part of our Black History Month celebrations, we are excited to highlight and celebrate Black Excellence within our school community through a student bulletin board display. Black Excellence honors the achievements, contributions, leadership, creativity, and positive impact of Black individuals both past and present.
Students are invited to participate by completing a reflection about a Black individual who inspires them. This may include sharing who the person is, why they are inspiring, contributions or accomplishments they have made, and how they motivate students to make a positive impact in their own lives. Student submissions will also include an illustration or symbol representing their chosen individual and will be displayed on our Black Excellence bulletin board as we celebrate the many ways Black individuals have shaped our world and continue to inspire future generations.
Reflection paper for students who would like to participate will be available. Thank you for helping us celebrate and uplift the voices and experiences that strengthen our community.
Dates & Reminders
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February 11: Coffee & Conversation for Parents/Guardians. 9:30 a.m., SEES Cafeteria. Topic: Sleep Habits. This session explains how sleep works, why it often breaks down, and which habits make the biggest difference in sleep quality. You will leave with practical, science-based strategies to improve rest for themselves and their families.
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February 9: Deadline to register online for the PTA's We Love Bingo and Nothing Bundt Cake Fundraiser. See flyer below for details.
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February 12: PTA's We Love Bingo and Nothing Bundt Cake Fundraiser. 6:00 p.m., SEES Cafeteria.
- February 13: SCA Spirit Day - Hearts and Ribbons
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February 16: Holiday - Washington's Birthday and Presidents' Day. School is closed for staff and students.
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February 17: Teacher Workday. School is closed for students.
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February 20: SCA Spirit Day - Jersey Day (in honor of the Winter Olympics)
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February 25: Three Hour Early Release. Students will be dismissed at 1:05 p.m. unless we have already received notification from their families that they should stay until 4:05 p.m.
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February 26: Coffee & Conversation for Parents/Guardians. 9:30 a.m., SEES Cafeteria. Topic: Summer camps, programs, and activities.
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February 27: SCA Spirit Day - Dress Like a SOARing Eagle (more details to come).
Click here to see the full 2025-2026 FCPS calendar.
Ramadan Begins February 18; Fasting Accommodation Available
Ramadan is the most sacred month of the year in Islam. During this month Muslims abstain from food and drink from dawn to sunset each day while striving to increase their spirituality, through prayers, charity, and good deeds. Read more about Ramadan in National Geographic Kids.
This year, the first full day of Ramadan is Wednesday, February 18, which is an O day in FCPS. The school calendar recognizes many religious and cultural observances (O days) during the school year. There is school on these days, however tests, quizzes, field trips, graduation, homecoming, or FCPS-scheduled athletic events will not be held on these observance days.
Will Your Child Be Fasting During Ramadan?
We recognize that many in the Lane community will be observing Ramadan, and parents may wish to have their children offered accommodations during lunch time if they are fasting. If your child will be fasting, please let us know by filling out this form. This will help us provide the space and supervision for these students. If you have questions, please contact our family liaison,Lili Burga, at lburgamoncad@fcps.edu.
Student Fasting Meal Kits
From February 18 to March 19, 2026, a Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) waiver allows students fasting during the school day to request take-home meal kits. These kits include a complete school breakfast and lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.
Important Meal Kit Information:
- Kits are charged based on a student’s meal status (Free, Reduced, or Paid).
- Students may claim one breakfast and one lunch kit per day.
- Students who eat a meal at school during the day are not eligible for a take-home kit on the same day.
- Kits are distributed at the end of the school day. Students must pick up their own kits; adults are not permitted to collect them.
Parents or guardians must submit a weekly request form via the FCPS FNS website by these deadlines:
- February 11, 2026, for week of February 18, 2026
- February 16, 2026, for the week of February 23, 2026
- February 23, 2026, for the week of March 2, 2026
- March 2, 2026, for the week of March 9, 2026
- March 9, 2026, for the week of March 16, 2026.
Forms must be submitted on time to receive meal kits for the following week.
Help Keep Springfield Estates Phone-Free!
Please remind your student that cell phones and personal devices (AirPods, earbuds, headsets, other items connected to the internet) must be off and away for the entire school day (bell to bell). Cell phones are also not permitted to be used as an instructional tool.
FCPS’ cell phone policy helps students stay focused, safe, and engaged at school. Visit FCPS’ cell phone policy webpage for more information and answers to frequently asked questions, including consequences for cell phone policy violations and exceptions for students with medical conditions or IEP/504 plans.
If you need to contact your student during the school day, please call our front office at [phone number].
Learn About Kindergarten at SEES
Our kindergarten open house is being held on May 20 to give parents of students entering school in August an opportunity to learn more about kindergarten at our school.
We recognize that parents are their children’s first teachers. Resources on the School Readiness and Transition to Kindergarten webpage provide parents with ways to support their children to help ensure a smooth transition to kindergarten.
There’s also an easy-to-follow five-step process outlined for registering your child for kindergarten. Register your child today! Contact our registrar at 703-921-2300 with any questions.
 
 
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