❤️ Happy Valentine’s Day, Navy Families!
We hope this week has been good to you as we head into what is shaping up to be a beautiful Valentine’s Day weekend.
A special Happy Valentine’s Day to all of our incredible moms! You take the lead on so many fronts, juggling life and everything else thrown your way with grace. I hope you find some special time with your family and—just as importantly—take the opportunity to do something nice for yourself. You deserve it!
☕ Parent Coffee Recap & Safety
We had a fantastic turnout at our Parent Coffee this morning. Officers from the FCPD joined us to discuss physical and online safety, detailing their vital role in supporting our community. Thank you to everyone who attended and engaged in these important conversations.
🗓️ Mark Your Calendars: February 26
I look forward to seeing even more of you at our next Principal Advisory Meeting:
When: February 26 | 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Topic 1: Insights from the Sky School SEL program.
Topic 2: A parent-led discussion inspired by the book The Anxious Generation.
Feedback Needed: We will be seeking your input on a potential online safety training (via FCPD) specifically tailored for students transitioning to middle school next year.
🌟 Navy Highlights
There is so much joy and hard work happening in our halls right now! Keep an eye out for updates on:
SCRIPPS Spelling Bee 🐝
Unified Schools Inclusion Week 🤝
Special Olympics 🏅
We hope you have a fabulous extended weekend!
Jason, Kim, and Sarah
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Our next next 3 hour early release is approaching.
A reminder that we will dismiss based on your dismissal plan you shared for the school year.
You can check in our Early Release Checker: https://bit.ly/NavyERChecker
If changes to the dismissal plan need to be made, please call the office (703) 262-7100. Changes cannot be made past 2/23 without admin approval.
Thank you for your help in planning and safely dismissing all of our students.
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Franklin Band and Orchestra Camp is a local summer program designed to develop young musicians of ALL levels and is open to rising 4th through 9th graders. Students participate in band or orchestra ensembles that meet their ability and experience level, aiming to further develop these musicianship skills throughout the camp experience. Each day, students will have the opportunity to grow musically through both large ensemble performance and small group/instrument-specific clinics. One day of camp is roughly equivalent to four weekly elementary band or strings lessons during the school year! Franklin Band & Orchestra Camp is a fantastic summer opportunity for young musicians to accelerate their musical development! I highly recommend signing your child up for this awesome summer opportunity. Click on the link below for details and registration.
Location - Franklin Middle School
Dates - Monday, June 22nd - Friday, July 10th
Times – Weekdays 8:30 am - 12:30 pm (No Camp on July 3rd)
Ages
Band: Rising 5th - 9th Grade students
Strings: Rising 4th - 9th Grade students
Pricing
$400 - Early Bird Registration (Jan 30 - March 31)
$425 - Regular Registration (April 1 - May 31)
$475 - Late Registration (June 1 - June 19)
Aftercare - From 12:30 - 3:30pm every day (pending enrollment)
More information, frequently asked questions, and registration available at
https://chantillyband.org/franklin-band-orch-camp
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🌴 Wednesday 2/18 – Tropical Day
Help spread some sunshine. Wear bright colors and tropical prints as we welcome in spring.
🚌 Friday 2/20 – Wear Yellow Day
Today we shine bright with golden gratitude as we thank our hardworking bus drivers. Wear yellow to show your appreciation.
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🎒 Kindergarten Registration Is Open
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Families can register online now through our website
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Create a ParentVUE account to begin
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Kindergarten Orientation: April 10th from 9:00-10:00 a.m.
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Questions? Contact the school office at 703-262-7101
📝 Student Experience Survey (Grades 3–6)
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Students (unless opted out) will receive the survey link in their FCPS email on February 23
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Survey will be completed during the school day, with the option to finish at home if needed
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Family opt-out information was shared by FCPS on January 12
📘 Yearbooks on Sale
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Early bird price: $15 through March 1, 2026
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Price increases to $25 after March 1
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Order online only at barksdalephoto.com
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Access Code: 0037913YB
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Orders due by April 1, 2026
From February 18 to March 19, students who are fasting during the day can take school meals home. These kits include one breakfast and one lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.
Families must fill out a request form each week for every student who wants a kit. The first deadline is Wednesday, February 11, for the week of February 16. Please note other important details below:
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Cost: Meals are charged just like a normal school day.
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Pickup: Students must grab their kits at the end of the school day.
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Menu: Kits include school meals that are easy to heat at home.
Visit the Food and Nutrition webpage for forms, deadlines, and other information. Please contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services with any questions at FCPSFNS@fcps.edu or 703-813-4800.
Families and community members are invited to reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and uplift the voices shaping our future at FCPS’ Second Annual Black History Month Celebration. Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence will take place on Wednesday, February 25, at 6 p.m., at Carter G. Woodson High School.
The event will honor the rich history, strength, and contributions of the Black community through inspiring student performances and a powerful keynote address by Rev. Vernon C. Walton, pastor of First Baptist Church of Vienna. Light refreshments will be available.
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On Monday, all FCPS parents/caregivers and middle and high school students received an email to participate in a voluntary and confidential survey. (Please check your spam folder if you have not received it.)
Questions refer to proposed changes to FCPS’ SR&R document for next year. This document outlines the rules that students are expected to follow, and guidelines for consequences if those expectations are not met. Possible changes include:
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Universal Discipline: Charts will list consequences and supports for students. They will help ensure that two students of the same grade will be treated fairly and receive the same level of support.
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Standards for In-School Suspensions of Students with Disabilities: Creating standards for how in-school suspensions are handled for students who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or a 504 Plan.
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Accommodations for Multilingual Learner Student Statements: Providing translation accommodations when Multilingual Learner students provide statements about disciplinary incidents.
The survey will be open until Friday, February 20. Survey materials are available online.
Registration is open or will be available soon for summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.
Career and Technical Education and Institute for the Arts Camps
Career and Technical Education camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Robinson Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Tuition assistance is available to FCPS families eligible for free or reduced meals.
Tech Adventure Camp (TAC) is a week-long exploratory camp that allows current K-5 students to explore STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), culinary, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. Watch this video about CTE camps. Registration is open through Friday, June 5.
Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA) is a weekly fine and performing arts camp for students in grades K-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students attend four daily classes in dance, music, theater, and visual arts and work with experienced educators who create engaging, fun classes.
New this year: Students in the above camps can also register for aftercare, which is available from 2 to 5 p.m.
Families, caregivers, and educators of elementary and middle school students receiving special education services are invited to join Career and Transition Services (CTS) to learn about planning for life in and after high school.
The transition fair will take place on Wednesday, March 4, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Luther Jackson Middle School.
Ensuring the success of our students with disabilities after high school is dependent on what is known as transition planning. Please join CTS and other support service personnel for an evening focused on planning for the future.
An exhibitor fair will include teachers and representatives from CTS high school courses, career academies, age 18-22 programs, and transition services for students with disabilities. This event also includes a presentation with a brief overview of transition services and a student/parent panel sharing firsthand experiences. Register in advance.
Printable Flyer
❤️February
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Feb 16 | President's Day - No School
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Feb 17 | Teacher Workday - No School
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Feb 18 | Tropical Spirit Day - Warm up and Welcome in spring
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Feb 19 | Club Pictures
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Feb 20 | Wear Yellow Day - Thank our bus drivers
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Feb 23 | Student Experience Survey Grades 3-6
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Feb 25 | 3 Hour Early Release
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Feb 26 | Principal's Advisory Committee 6:00-6:30 p.m.
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Feb 26 | Scrips Spelling Bee - Cafe 4:00-7:00
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Feb 27 | SCA Spirit Day: Red and Pink Day
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