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Dear Wonderful Navy Families,
I hope you have a fantastic Spring Break with your loved ones. Whether you are bound for far-off vacations or staying local to enjoy quality time at home, I hope this week brings you joy and a meaningful opportunity to ground yourselves in family.
I especially hope your Navy Stars enjoy this time off! They work so hard each day learning new skills, following routines, and making good decisions. We are truly grateful to serve such a wonderful community.
A huge thank you to Mrs. Schnabel and the entire Navy staff who made Literacy Night such a fantastic community engagement opportunity for our families. This was the very first event that I attended last year at Navy, and where I felt a strong sense of community! A HUGE thank you to Dan Courain for his unwavering support for our community by leading our efforts in a successful STEAM Fair. I was extremely impressed with the presentations of learning and the thoughtful research from each student.
The Pannutti’s are heading to Costa Rica for one last family adventure before our Oakton senior heads off to college. Kim, Sarah, and I wish each of you a very happy, restful, and safe Spring Break.
Warmly,
Jason
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April is a special time as we recognize several important causes, including the Month of the Military Child, Autism Awareness Month, and Child Abuse Awareness Month. Throughout the month, we will highlight these meaningful initiatives and help students learn the importance of empathy, inclusion, and support for others.
Blue Ribbon Tree and Child Abuse Awareness Month 💙
April is National Child Abuse Awareness Month, a time to come together as a community to support the safety and well-being of all children. We are grateful to the group of students and teachers who helped Mrs. McLaughlin decorate our beautiful Blue Ribbon Tree, a meaningful symbol of awareness and hope.
Throughout April, you may notice blue ribbons and pinwheels displayed around our school and community. These symbols represent the importance of protecting children and promoting healthy, happy childhoods.
To help show our support, Wear Blue Day will take place on Thursday, April 9. Students are encouraged to wear blue as a simple way to raise awareness for this important cause. Thank you for helping us spread this message of care and support 💙
Month of the Military Child Spirit Week 💜
In honor of the Month of the Military Child, we are excited to celebrate our military-connected students with a fun and meaningful Spirit Week! Students are invited to participate each day as we recognize the strength, resilience, and courage of military families.
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Monday, April 13 – Around the World: Wear a shirt from a place you’ve lived or visited
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Tuesday, April 14 – Unity Day: Wear red, white, and blue or your picture day best
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Wednesday, April 15 – Purple Up Day: Wear purple to show support
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Thursday, April 16 – Resilience Day: Wear athletic gear
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Friday, April 17 – Courage Day: Wear camo
We look forward to seeing our school come together in support and celebration 💜
Inclusion Week: Celebrating Every Student 💛
We are excited to celebrate Inclusion Week from April 27–30, a time dedicated to promoting kindness, acceptance, and a sense of belonging for all students. This week highlights the importance of creating a school community where everyone feels valued and included.
As part of the week, a group of our EAC (Enhanced Autism Class) students will participate in the Feet Meet on April 30, and we look forward to cheering them on!
Students can also join in these special spirit days:
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Wednesday, April 28 – Autism Awareness: Wear red, blue, and yellow
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Thursday, April 29 – Team Navy Spirit Day: Wear navy spirit gear to support our Feet Meet participants
We are proud to celebrate the unique strengths of every student and continue building an inclusive and supportive school community 💛
We have selected two winners for the yearbook cover contest! The level of talent was truly inspiring, and we want to thank every student who participated. The selection process was incredibly difficult due to the high quality of the entries!
We are thrilled to announce that this year’s Front Cover will feature the artwork of Aleena Ghazali (Mr. Cohen’s class), and our Back Cover will feature Paige Day (Mrs. Mika’s class).
Congratulations to our winners!
🍭 Sweet fundraiser! The SCA is hosting a Swirlypop Sale from April 13–17 (or while supplies last)! Swirlypops are just $1 each and will be sold in the library each morning from 8:30–8:50 AM. Students may buy up to 5 swirlypops. All proceeds will go towards new gym equipment — help us get our students moving!
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Yearbooks are on sale. The price is $25 and orders are due no later than April 1, 2026.
This is a great way for students to remember the school year and all the special moments.
1️⃣Orders are online only at barksdalephoto.com.
2️⃣You'll need the access code: 0037913YB
A portion of each purchase will help support our school, and families can also choose to buy an extra yearbook to be gifted anonymously to another student.
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Swimmers ages 5 and up - spend your summer on the pool deck with the Fair Oaks Sharks! The Sharks are looking for swimmers who can swim one full length of the pool to join our summer swim team! The Sharks compete in the NVSL swim league and hold competitive meets, developmental meets, and social events throughout the summer swim season. Registration opens in April. For additional information visit our website https://www.fairoakssharks.com/. Registration opens on April 22 for new swimmers!
Elementary Early Release Wednesday Update for AprilTuesday, April 21, is now a teacher workday and staff development day because of a recently announced special election that will impact all FCPS schools.
Students will now have a traditional full day of instruction and be released at the regular dismissal time on April 22 and April 29, which were previously early release Wednesdays for elementary schools.
This adjustment allows our staff to still have dedicated time for planning, collaboration, and professional learning without reducing instructional time on other school days.Read Dr. Reid’s letter to elementary parents for more details.
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About 70% of the FCPS budget comes from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. The Board of Supervisors is reviewing the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Advertised Budget and considering possible adjustments before adoption in May. Opportunities to provide feedback to the county include Budget Town Hall Meetings airing on Channel 16 on Tuesday, April 7, at 7 p.m., (Springfield District) and Friday, April 10, at 6 p.m., (Franconia District).
You can also provide your input during the county’s Budget public hearings on Tuesday, April 14, at 4 p.m., and Wednesday, April 15, and Thursday, April 16, at 3 p.m. at the Government Center Board Auditorium. Register in advance to speak.
Visit the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors website to learn more about the county’s FY 2027 Budget.
FCPS is excited to bring new and flavorful menu items to students while continuing to meet the high nutrition standards you trust. The school division’s registered dietitian team has developed standards to make school meals healthier while still tasting great.
Here’s what students can look forward to:
- New globally inspired dishes that offer exciting flavors from around the world.
- Fresh ingredients like whole grains, lean proteins, and plant-based options.
- Scratch-made items like homemade granola.
- Vegetarian options like the meatless Philly melt are available alongside classic favorites.
Our goal is to provide balanced, safe, and flavorful meals that support students’ learning, growth, and overall health.
Want to know what’s on the menu? Food and Nutrition Services has menus available.
🍀March
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March 30 - Apr 3 | Spring Break
☔April
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April 6 | Student Holiday
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April 9 | Wear Blue Day - Child Abuse Awareness
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April 10 | Student Holiday
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April 13-17 | Military Child Spirit Week (details above)
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April 14 | Spring Picture Day
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April 17 | Principal's coffee
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April 20-24 | Wacky Spirit Week (info to come)
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April 21 | No School - Due to Special Election
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April 24 | Navy vs.Crossfield Basketball Game
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April 28 | Austim Awareness Day - Wear Red, Blue and Yellow
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April 29 | Navy Spirit Day - Special Olympics
Literacy Night
Thank you to Mrs. Schnabel, our PTO & staff for all their help in creating a wonderful event. And thank you to all of the families that came out to celebrate literacy!
Check it out and make sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram!
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