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Fairfax Arts Festiveal - April 18
Get ready for a fun-filled day at the arts festival with the Fairfax HS Theatre Program!
Elementary students and families are invited to join us this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Veteran’s Amphitheater in Fairfax City. There will be crafts, a balloon artist, food for sale, and performances by the theatre programs from Fairfax HS, Fairfax Academy, Frost MS, and Robinson SS.
Bring the family and come celebrate the arts with us!
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April Statewide Election - April 21
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.
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April's Early Release Wednesday - CANCELED
Superintendent Reid sent an email to families on March 25, 2026, stating that the elementary early release scheduled for April 29th has been canceled and students will have a traditional full day of instruction and will be released at the regular dismissal time on April 29 (3:25pm for PES Students).
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Important: Upcoming SOL State Testing
It’s time for our students to shine! To help them perform their best during the upcoming Standards of Learning (SOL) assessments, please prioritize these three essentials:
🕒 Attendance & Punctuality
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Be Present: Ensure your student is at school every day of the testing window.
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Be Early: Testing begins strictly at the start of the day. Arriving early reduces stress and avoids the need for make-up sessions.
😴 Quality Sleep
🍳 Healthy Fuel
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Eat Breakfast: Provide a balanced meal to maintain energy.
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Choose: Proteins (eggs, yogurt) and complex carbs (oatmeal).
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Avoid: High-sugar foods that cause mid-morning energy crashes.
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SOL Spring Testing Schedule
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TEST
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GRADE 3
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GRADE 4
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GRADE 5
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GRADE 6
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READING
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May 13
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May 12
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May 8
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May 7
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MATH
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May 19
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May 18
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May 15
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May 14
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SCIENCE
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May 21
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April Spirit Themes
- April 9th - College Awareness Day
- April 17th - Providence Pride Day
- Earth Week Spirit Week
- April 20th - Wear Nature Print " Wildlife Day"
- April 21st - Wear White "Zero Waste Day"
- April 22nd - Wear Green "Earth Day"
- April 23rd - Wear Red "Climate Change Day"
- April 24th - Wear Blue "Watershed Day"
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Panther Way
The following students made our "Panther Way Spotlight" for this week! They all were seen following The Panther Way by being Safe, Responsible, and Kind around our school building. Keep up the good work, everyone!
Mark Your Calendar
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April 21
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Student Holiday | Teacher Workday
(just announced, special voting)
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April 22
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PTA Meeting (6:30pm)
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April 29
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Early Release Wednesday - CANCELED
Traditional Day of Instruction (dismissal @ 3:25pm)
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May 7-21
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SOL Testing Day
(see schedule above)
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May 15
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PES vs DRES Staff Volleyball Game
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May 25-27
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Student Holidays
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June 4
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Orchestra Spring Concert @ 6:30pm
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June 8
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Field Day
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June 9
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Band & Chorus Spring Concert @ 6:30pm
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June 15
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6th Grade Promotion Ceremony
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June 17
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Last Day of School (early release)
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