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 📌Friday, April 10: Kindergarten Orientation 9:15 a.m. (see details below)
📌Saturday, April 11: PTA Skate Night (see details below)
📌Tuesday, April 14: Chamber Strings Concert, 6:00 p.m.
📌Wednesday, April 15: Purple Up (see details below)
📌Friday, April 17: PTA Movie Night, 6:00 p.m.
📌Monday, April 20 - Friday, April 24: Stuff the Bus (see details below)
📌Tuesday, April 21: Student Holiday (Election Day, see details below)
📌Thursday, April 23: Art Night at Hunters Woods (see details below)
📌Tuesday, May 5: Reading SOL (see details below)
📌Thursday, May 7: Kindergarten Family Tree Performance (details to come)
📌Thursday, May 14: Math and Algebra SOL (see details below)
📌Wednesday, May 20: Science SOL (see details below)
📌Monday, May 25: Memorial Day (student and staff holiday)
📌Tuesday, May 26: Teacher Workday (student holiday)
📌Wednesday, May 27: Eid al-Adha (student and staff holiday)
 Get ready to lace up those skates and slide into a night of fun, laughter, and school spirit! The PTA is excited to invite all students, families, and staff to our upcoming Skate Night and we'd love to see YOU there!
SkateQuest
Saturday, April 11, 2026
1800 Michael Faraday Ct. Reston, VA 20190
Ticket sales begin at 5:30pm; skating runs from 6:10-8 pm.
Tickets are $10 per skater (includes admission and skate rental).
Credit cards, cash, or checks made out to HWPTA will be accepted.
PTA scholarships for Hunters Woods students are available.
Please contact Family Liaison, Santanisha Chang, at (703) 262-7402 or schang@fcps.edu.
 In support of the kids and families we have in our school and community, we are asking staff and students to wear PURPLE on Wednesday, April 15th. Please see the link below if you would like more information from Fairfax County about recognizing these families or additional resources you can use in your classroom.
Military Families Information
Tuesday, 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 have a traditional full day of instruction and be released at the regular dismissal time on Wednesday, April 22, which was previously early an release Wednesday 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.
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 April 21 at participating schools. The meals must be eaten on site, and enrichment activities will be available. For more information, visit the FCPS Food and Nutrition Services webpage.
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!
 South Lakes Pyramid Annual Stuff the Bus Food Drive will be the week of April 20 - 24.
ITEMS NEEDED
CANS - Tuna, Salmon, Vegetables, Soup, Chicken, Chili, Juices, Pasta Sauce, Tomato Sauce, Fruit
PLASTIC BOTTLES (No Glass Please) - Cooking Oil, Peanut Butter, Jelly/Jam, Spice Jars
BOX/DRY GOODS - Boxed milk, Cereal, Lentils/Beans, Oatmeal, Mac and Cheese, Pasta
BAGS - Rice, Flour, Sugar
HYGIENE PRODUCTS - Toiletries, Feminine Hygiene Products, Diapers, Baby Wipes, Lip Balm, Liquid Hand Soap, Lotion
 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
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.
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.
We are halfway through Benchmark Unit 6 in Language Arts! Across grade levels, students have explored stories involving quests, challenges, and problem-solving.
Connect with your child’s learning at school with these fun questions and hands-on activities at home:
- Question: Which character has been your favorite from this unit and why?
- Activity: With your child, brainstorm a brand-new invention to solve a problem, like shoelaces that tie themselves or a clothes dryer that folds clothes. Ask your child to tell or write a story about someone using the invention.
At the end of the unit, your child will take their unit magazine home. The magazine includes an activity calendar with fun ways to help students build on what they’re learning at each grade level. You can also find information on how to support your child’s reading at home on the Benchmark Families website.
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Support Military Children
- National Merit Finalists
- School Board to Present Budget to Board of Supervisors
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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