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Dear Wonderful Navy Families,
I hope you are all finding time to relax and enjoy this fabulous weekend!
I am looking forward to the beautiful Maryland wilderness, glamping with my daughter’s Girl Scout troop. It is a wonderful opportunity to disconnect for a moment and recharge in nature before we jump back into another exciting week.
We’ve had a whirlwind of activity at school recently, filled with hands-on learning and inspiring visitors:
Science in Action: Our 5th graders took their learning on the road with a field trip to Richmond. It was a fantastic day of exploration that brought their science curriculum to life.
The Spirit of Sportsmanship: We were honored to host Hal Hershfelt from the Washington Spirit for a special assembly. Her message on teamwork, resilience, and sportsmanship resonated deeply with our students. Thank you PTO for funding this exciting assembly!
Student Voice and Choice: This week, we held our second Student Panel, featuring a dedicated group of 5th and 6th graders. These young leaders are working hard to ensure student perspectives help shape our school culture.
Empowering Young Leaders
During the panel, our students dove into complex organizational concepts that go far beyond the standard classroom fare. They explored:
Feasibility: Understanding what ideas are practical and sustainable.
Dialogue vs. Discussion: Learning how to share perspectives versus how to reach a decision.
Decision-Making Processes: Developing structured ways to turn ideas into action.
Watching them tackle these adult-level concepts with such enthusiasm and maturity is truly inspiring.
Thank you for your continued support and for the privilege of working with your wonderful children every day. They make our school a vibrant place to learn and grow.
Warmly,
Jason, Kim, and Sarah
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Month of the Military Child Spirit Week 💜
Join us for Spirit Week, April 13 through 17, as we celebrate the Month of the Military Child! Each day will have a fun theme for students to enjoy:
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Monday – Around the World: Wear a shirt from somewhere you have lived
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Tuesday – Unity Day/Picture Day: Wear red, white, and blue or your picture day best
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Wednesday – Purple Up Day: Wear purple
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Thursday – Resilience Day: Wear athletic wear
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Friday – Courage Day: Wear camo
We look forward to celebrating together and showing support for our military-connected students and families!💜
To help you stay organized for the April Spirt days...
you can print out this calendar.
The FCPS CARES Program offers families, staff, and community members a meaningful way to celebrate the outstanding efforts of our school staff. If you know an employee or team who has gone above and beyond to support students, colleagues, or our community, we encourage you to share your appreciation by submitting a recognition.
Your story helps highlight the care, dedication, and positive impact our staff bring to our school each day. Take a moment to recognize someone who has made a difference and help us celebrate the amazing work happening across our community.
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🍭 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 30, 2026.
This is a great way for students to remember the school year and all the special moments.
1️⃣Orders are online only at barksdale through this direct link
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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Hi Navy families! For your convenience, we’ve partnered with @SproutSchoolSupplies for the upcoming year. Sprout offers prepackaged school supply kits customized to exactly match grade-specific classroom lists. Make back-to-school easier than ever and order your school supply kit today!
Order now:
 Our students recently enjoyed a special Sportsmanship Assembly hosted by the PTO, where they learned what it means to be a positive and respectful team player. Through engaging activities and examples, students explored how to show kindness, encouragement, and fairness both on and off the field. Thank you to the PTO for providing this meaningful experience and supporting our students’ growth as teammates and leaders!
Celebrating Our Librarian and Creative & Crafty Library
In honor of Librarian Day, we celebrate the incredible impact of our librarian, Mrs. Benavides, and the vibrant space she has created in our creative & crafty library.
Our library serves as a hub for learning, imagination, and exploration. Through thoughtfully selected books, engaging lessons, and creative opportunities, students are encouraged to grow as readers and thinkers.
We are grateful for the care, creativity, and dedication that make our library such a special place for our Navy Dolphins each day. 💙🐬
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Celebrating Principal & Assistant Principal Week
This week, we proudly recognize our Principal, Mr. Pannutti, and Assistant Principals, Mrs. Jimenez and Mrs. Seck, for their outstanding leadership and unwavering dedication to our school community.
Their work often happens behind the scenes, supporting instruction, fostering a positive school culture, ensuring student success, and guiding both staff and families. Their commitment to excellence helps create a safe, engaging, and supportive environment where our Navy Dolphins can grow and thrive.
We are grateful for their leadership, care, and the many ways they strengthen our school each day. Please join us in celebrating and thanking them during Principal & Assistant Principal Week. 💙🐬
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The Spanish teachers are currently preparing for our upcoming Multicultural Night by organizing student and staff performances that showcase songs and dances in Spanish. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate language, culture, and the talents of our school community.
The event will take place on Friday, May 8, and is organized by our school’s PTO. We are excited to bring everyone together for an evening filled with music, movement, and cultural appreciation, and we look forward to sharing these meaningful performances with our families and community.
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During the month of April, the counselors will be teaching test-study skills and coping mechanisms for grades 3rd-6th in preparation for the SOLs next month. The lower grades K-2nd will receive a lesson on executive functioning skills and also on coping mechanisms when something is challenging.
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.
FCPS will offer lunch and a snack at no cost to children aged 18 and under on Tuesday, April 21, at participating schools. The meals must be eaten on site, and enrichment activities will be available for the children. For more information, visit the FCPS Food and Nutrition Services webpage.
About 70% of the FCPS budget comes from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. There are several upcoming opportunities to provide feedback to the county on its budget before final adoption in May. This includes public budget hearings (April 14-16) and an online survey. Learn how the FCPS budget helps us sustain our excellence.
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. on:
Click on a date to register to attend that event. Registration is not required, but it helps with planning, especially for child care and interpretation services. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.
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. on:
Click on a date to register to attend that event. Registration is not required, but it helps with planning, especially for child care and interpretation services. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.
☔April
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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 - Wear Navy Gear
🌷May
Wear Blue Day 💙
Navy has school spirit! Make sure to check out all the upcoming spirit days for the rest of the month.
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