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 📌Friday, March 20: Student and Staff Holiday (Eid and Nowruz)
📌Thursday, March 26: Spring Picture Day rescheduled (see details below)
📌Friday, March 27: Career Day (see details below)
📌Friday, March 27: 2 hour early release, 1:40 p.m. (End of Quarter)
📌Monday, March 30 - Friday, April 3: Spring Break
📌Monday, April 6: Student Holiday (Teacher Workday)
📌Friday, April 10: Student Holiday (School Planning Day)
📌Friday, April 10: Kindergarten Orientation 9:15 a.m. (see details below)
📌Tuesday, April 14: Chamber Strings Concert, 6:00 p.m.
📌Friday, April 17: PTA Movie Night, 6:00 p.m.
📌Tuesday, April 21: Student Holiday (Election Day) see details below
📌Wednesday, April 22: 3-hour early release, 12:40 p.m.
📌Thursday, April 23: Art Night at Hunters Woods (see details below)
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Eid Mubarak to those in our Muslim community celebrating! In Islam, Eid al-Fitr is a 3 day festival to mark the end of Ramadan. Muslims dress in new clothes, give charity, and pray in congregation. Eid is celebrated with the exchange of presents and delicious food with family and friends. |
Nowruz Mobarak to all who celebrate! Nowruz, meaning “New Day,” is a more than 3,000-year-old spring festival marking the first day of the new year at the vernal equinox. Rooted in ancient Persian civilization, it is widely celebrated as the national new year in Iran and Afghanistan and across many Central Asian nations. Families welcome the new season with festive meals, gift-giving, and the beautiful tradition of the Haft-Seen table, filled with symbols of new life and renewal.
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 What to expect on picture day
- When an order is placed online, the parent/guardian will receive a camera pass via email. This can either be printed or texted to the student and brought to picture day. The photographer will photograph the printed camera pass along with the student.
- If a student is not able to print their camera pass, that is not a problem. We will match up the student to their order manually in the production process.
- A parent may order from the flyer up until 24 hours after picture day. After 24 hours, the online ordering access may close. This will allow our imaging team to "Pull" all orders submitted and match them with the students photographed.
- When pictures are returned to school, all students that purchased pictures will receive their prepaid package. Any student that was photographed but did not order a package, will receive a "Proof" (PX) of their picture that was taken on picture day.
All proof packages offer parents a second opportunity to order prints. All orders are subject to shipping and handling costs of up to $8.50 and will be shipped directly to home.
On Friday March 27, 2026 Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts & Sciences is hosting our annual Career Day extravaganza. Our goal is to expand students' knowledge about the variety of career possibilities the future holds for them. By expanding their knowledge of different careers, we hope students will be motivated to connect what they are learning in school to their dreams and aspirations for their future. We invite parents, relatives, friends, and other community members from all career fields to share their experiences with our students.
If you are interested in sharing your career experiences, please complete this form (Career Day Information Form) no later than Friday, March 6, 2026. After March 6th presenters will be contacted by email by one of our school counselors who will provide you with additional information and answer any questions you may have about your participation in the event. Please note, March 27th is a two hour early dismissal day and as result career day will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Should you have any additional questions, please direct them to either of our school counselors, Stephanie Schauder (sschauder@fcps.edu) or Garry Carter (glcarter@fcps.edu).
Celebrate creativity and community at Hunters Woods Elementary School’s “Celebrate the Arts” Open House! Join us on Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 5:45 - 7:15 p.m. for an evening filled with vibrant student artwork from Pre-K through 6th grade, live performances by talented student musicians, and fun, hands-on art stations for all ages. Stroll through the hallways to experience a gallery of imagination, grab a bite from onsite food trucks, and take part in this joyful showcase of young artists. Don’t miss this colorful night of inspiration and creativity!
 Join us for Small Story Squad, a free activity for families with children under the age of 5.
Come for
- A free book
- A literacy activity
- Snacks
- AND FUN!
NEW DATES
March 16, 23
April 13, 20, 27
May 4, 11, 18
 SOL Testing Dates
READING: Tuesday, May 5
MATH and ALGEBRA 1: Thursday, May 14
SCIENCE: Wednesday, May 20 (5th Grade Only)
 Join fellow FCPS students in grades K-12 for an evening of learning and connecting around environmental action at schools. The evening will include an opportunity for student sharing and facilitated discussion. This event is open to all students in Fairfax County Public Schools. Elementary school students must be accompanied by an adult.
Questions: Email Get2Green@fcps.edu
Register at: https://rb.gy/7cx0ih
Registration deadline: May 8, 2026
Our kindergarten orientation is being held on April 10 at 9:15 a.m. 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 Mr. James Racine (jpracine@fcps.edu and 703.262.7400) with any questions.
The FCPS PreK and Early Head Start programs provide a high-quality early learning experience for qualifying children ages 6 weeks to 4 years old.
PreK: For children who will be age 3 or 4 by September 30, with priority given to 4-year-olds.
Early Head Start: For children ages 0–2 and pregnant women who live in the Reston, Herndon, and Springfield areas.
Classrooms Fill Quickly. Apply Early!
More information and the online application are available here.
There will be no school for students on Tuesday, April 21, for the Virginia statewide election. Student activities, athletic practices, and events may proceed as scheduled.
Fairfax County Public Schools will still exceed the required number of instructional hours for students, as set by the Virginia Department of Education.
 South Lakes High School is hosting our International Night on March 25th from 6:00 -8:30 p.m. International Night celebrates the diversity in the South Lakes and Reston community through interactive booths, a fashion show, and performances! This event is free and open to the public.
The 2026 Special Education Family Conference, Stronger Together: Connecting Families and Schools, will take place on Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Marshall High School.
Dr. Shelley Moore will deliver the keynote address on The Evolution of Inclusion. It will look at how the goals of inclusion have continued to shift and evolve, as we learn more about diversity and identity. Participants will be invited to reflect on their own contexts and consider next steps for advocacy and action.
Visit the FCPS 2026 Special Education Family Conference webpage for more information, including breakout session offerings and a list of vendors that will be on site. Confirm your attendance for this year’s conference.
Nominations are open for the 2026 Fairfax County Special Education PTA (SEPTA) Awards, which recognize educators, staff, volunteers, and community members who go above and beyond to support students receiving special education services. The annual program celebrates individuals across Fairfax County Public Schools who demonstrate exceptional commitment to inclusion, support, and student success.
Honorees may include teachers, instructional assistants, administrators, therapists, volunteers, and other community members who have made a meaningful difference in the lives of students and families. Nominations are open through Friday, March 27, and can be submitted online.
Award recipients will be recognized at the SEPTA Awards Ceremony on Saturday, May 2, where families, educators, and community members will gather to celebrate those helping build more inclusive and supportive school communities. Registration details for the ceremony will be announced at a later date.
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Winter Sports Champions
- Parent Acknowledgement of Course Requests
- Last Chance to Take the Family Engagement Survey
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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