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 Fairfax Villa Families celebrate what makes them unique at our Heritage Night.
Dear Fairfax Villa Community,
As we head into a new week together, we are especially excited to celebrate Read Across America Week! This is always a joyful time in our building as we come together to celebrate the power of reading and the incredible places books can take us. Throughout the week, students will participate in a variety of activities designed to spark excitement around literacy and nurture a love of reading in every classroom.
We will also be hosting a Spirit Week with themed outfits each day to add to the fun and schoolwide celebration. See the schedule below so your child can join in! In addition, each grade level will participate in a special literacy activity in the library during their regularly scheduled library time. Our Reading BINGO cards will be coming home on Wednesday—this is a wonderful way to encourage reading at home in creative and engaging ways. We can’t wait to see our students fill their boards with great books!
We are also thrilled to officially launch our Family Literacy Bags. These bags are designed to support meaningful reading experiences at home and provide families with engaging resources to build skills and, most importantly, foster a love of reading together. We hope they become a special part of your family’s routine. Sign up for one by completing this form.
Finally, I want to take a moment to sincerely thank you for your continued involvement in your child’s education. Your partnership, encouragement at home, and engagement in school activities make a tremendous difference. When schools and families work together, our students thrive—and we are so grateful to be in this work with you.
Wishing you a wonderful week ahead filled with great books and cozy reading moments!
Warmly,
Ms. Textoris & Mrs. Burke
Next week we will be celebrating Read Across America with a Spirit Week! We hope you will be able to show your school spirit by participating in the following themed days:
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Monday 3/2: Reading is my superpower! Wear your favorite super hero shirt!
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Tuesday 3/3: Reading colors our world! Wear rainbow, bright colors, sequins, and/or tie-dye to show how you sparkle.
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Wednesday 3/4: Read my shirt day! Wear a shirt that others can read.
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Thursday 3/5: Reading helps you solve problems! Wear athletic clothing or sportswear to celebrate how you can work on problems.
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Friday 3/6: Reading is relaxing! Celebrate by wearing your pajamas to school. Bring a small stuffed animal and cozy up with a good book.
As a listening leader, connecting with community members across our school division is critical to FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Her Community Conversations are opportunities for you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Events will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) on:
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Tuesday, March 3, at Waples Mill Elementary School.
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Tuesday, March 17, from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m., at Glen Forest Elementary School.
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Monday, March 23, at Ravensworth Elementary School.
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Monday, April 13, at Belle View Elementary School.
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Monday, April 20, at Westgate Elementary School.
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Wednesday, April 22, at Crestwood Elementary School.
Child care and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.
Oakton Cougar Robotics will be hosting a robotics event for elementary school students at the City of Fairfax Regional Library this upcoming Sunday, March 1st from 4:30-5:30 PM.
We would like to invite the students from your school to join us for this exciting opportunity to explore robotics through hands-on activities!
Join us for a fun and engaging conversation group where you can build confidence and strengthen your spoken English skills while connecting with supportive school staff and other parents.
The 8-week program begins Tuesday, March 17-May 5 from 6:00-6:50 pm at Fairfax Villa. We’d love to have you participate!
Please register for the class by submitting this form.
Mark your calendars for Pi Night – 3/13/26!
Enjoy pizza, pie, and concessions while helping fundraise for our school. Cash only event.
Interested in baking a pie to support the night? We’d love your help! Sign up here!
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 next deadline is Monday, March 2, for the week of March 9th. 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.
WHAT: Thanks to a grant from Educate Fairfax, we are able to begin a program for all of our families to check out Family Literacy Activity Bags from the Villa Library! The bags are designed for students of ALL AGES (including the adults) so that the entire family can enjoy reading together. For example, we have a bag with Pete the Cat and a plush Pete the Cat. We also have books across content areas like math, science, architecture, art, etc. Each bag will have directions, a reading and a writing activity along with fun interactive activities.
WHY:Reading at-home with your children is important to their reading and writing development. Children hear fluent reading, can discuss their understanding, and learn new vocabulary from reading a book with an adult.
HOW: Here is the link to the Check-out form and the required Permission form (you can complete them electronically).
WHEN:Our first bags will go into circulation during Read Across America Week on Thursday, March 5th!
Techstravaganza is a free, public, hands-on STEM activity fair for elementary and middle school students in Northern Virginia. In previous years, we've hosted more than 4,500 students and 70 labs presenting STEM activities. Our exhibitors range from TJHSST clubs and our own TWIST volunteers to organizations like NASA SCaN, Art of Problem Solving, George Mason University, American Society of Naval Engineers, and the National Air and Space Museum.
This year, we will be holding the 22nd annual Techstravaganza on Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 10 AM to 4 PM at TJHSST.
Admission is free, and we hope that you can make it!. More information can be found on the TJHSST event website.
Here is our registration link, we hope to see you there!
At Fairfax Villa, we have a school improvement goal around improving our attendance rate. We would like to see our absenteeism rate decrease this year from 12% to 9%.
Here is our Attendance “Tip of the Week!”
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Create a Solid Morning Routine: Ensure children are awake, dressed, and have enough time to eat breakfast!
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Our students proudly display what makes them unique at our Heritage Night. |
First graders participate in a read aloud to work on their comprehension skills. |
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Heritage Night was a huge success! |
3/3: Special Election (Fairfax Villa Polling Place)
3/2 - 3/6 Read Across America Week
3/11 Spring Picture Day
3/13: Pi/Math Night
3/18 Early Release Wednesday, 1PM Dismissal
3/19 1st Grade Field Trip to Frying Pan Park
3/26 Chorus Performance, 7PM
Be Informed; Stay Involved!
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