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Important Dates:
- March 11 - PTA Meeting
- March 13 - Picture Day!
- March 20 - Holiday (Eid)
- March 27 - Quarter Ends
- March 30 to April 6
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The F.B.E.S. Family Food Market’s new location is at F.B.E.S. Upper School! Starting March 12 from *Noon-3:00 PM you can get fresh fruits and vegetables, a protein, and non-perishables at no cost to Primary and Upper families and Ft. Belvoir Homeschoolers. Mark your calendar for market dates: March 12, April 9, May 14, and June 11 from Noon-3:00 PM. The opening time may change due to our protein temperature requirement.
We desperately need volunteers to help unload the truck (arrival time between 8:00-10:00 AM) and with help takes about 15-20 minutes. A parent suggested we call volunteers when the truck arrives, so you don’t have to commit to two hours of waiting. I’m happy to do so! Please contact Dolores Elliott DElliott@fcps.edu or call 571-982-1419 for more info.
We want to remind families about important bus conduct expectations outlined in the FCPS Students’ Rights and Responsibilities handbook. Riding the bus is a privilege, and students are expected to:
- Recognize that the bus driver is the authority on the bus and obey and be courteous to them and fellow students.
- Go directly to a seat and remain seated unless otherwise directed by the driver.
- Not tamper with the emergency door.
- Not slap others or wave or shout at pedestrians or other vehicles.
- Not throw objects about the bus or from a window (or throw objects at the bus from outside).
- Carry onto the bus only unbreakable objects that can be safely held in a student’s lap.
- Not share, sell, or consume food or beverages.
- Not talk on the cell phone, except in the case of an emergency. Texting or listening to music or video is permissible with earphones.
- Present a written request from parents or guardians, subject to approval of the school principal, to go home on an alternate route.
At this time, conduct on some buses is not meeting these expectations. School administration will be reviewing bus expectations with students. Disciplinary steps will include reteaching expectations with administration, assigned seats, and, if behaviors continue, bus suspension.
Safe transportation is a shared responsibility. Students are expected to conduct themselves appropriately, and we will continue to support them in understanding these expectations. Our priority is ensuring that every student feels safe, respected, and has a sense of belonging while riding the bus.
Thank you for your continued partnership in reinforcing attendance and behavior expectations at home. When students attend regularly and follow expectations, everyone benefits.
This month, we are excited to continue our schoolwide attendance program, reinforcing the importance of being present at school every day. Classes will earn a special celebration when they achieve five days of perfect attendance. We appreciate our families’ support in helping students arrive at school on time and ready to learn each day.
- FCPS is administering our Family Engagement Survey, which will be open from Monday, March 9, to Monday, March 23. Your feedback is critical in helping us to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs in our schools.
Survey topics include:
- Welcoming environment.
- Communication.
- Student success.
- Advocacy.
- Family and school partnerships.
- Community partnerships.
Parents/caregivers will receive a survey link via email from FCPS on March 9. A survey link will also be posted on FCPS’ website. Paper surveys will be available at each school. Please stay tuned for more information.
Special Education Family Conference
April 18,2026
Join us for the 2026 Special Education Family Conference, Stronger Together: Connecting Families and Schools.
Hear from internationally renowned educator and advocate Dr. Shelley Moore, connect with helpful resources, meet other families, and take part in engaging sessions. Childcare, accommodations, and language interpretation are available.
Registration is open!🎉 Save your spot and register today
📅Date - Saturday, April 18, 2026 Time: 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
📍Location - Marshall High School
Fort Belvoir Upper and Primary Families,
Join us at the Primary School on March 18th from 5:30-7:30 for our annual STEAM FAIR! We'll have our Community Partners here with fun STEAM activities, games, and demonstrations. Night Vision, The Army Museum, ASNE, AFCEA, Fairfax Waterworks, and more!
The PTA will have food and soft drinks for sale in the cafeteria. The Kids Lab Showcase will have even more fun displays and activities to show you what our Kids Lab students have been learning in class!
Register for an evening of family fun at: https://forms.gle/h7CrmxdT3tpUAvtz5
We are excited to share information about our Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA) — a dynamic summer enrichment program serving students currently in grades K–5. Students currently in grade 6 are eligible for our secondary program, Institute for the Arts (IFTA).
Our programs offer students daily experiences in Art, Music, Theatre, and Dance in a fun, supportive environment designed to nurture creativity and confidence. To ensure access for all families, we provide:
- Tuition assistance
- Transportation
- After care options
We would greatly appreciate your help sharing this opportunity with families in your school community. Flyers for all programs — including translated versions — are available here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qX_RLDLyI5_U81c3kF34ZbR87G98KG3O?usp=drive_link
Please feel free to print, post, include in newsletters, send home in folders, or share digitally with families.
Thank you for helping us expand access to high-quality arts experiences for our elementary students. We are grateful for your partnership!
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