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April 13th- 17th: Month of the Military Child Spirit Week
April 15th: Purple Up for Military Youth (Wear Purple)
April 18th: Military Family Field Day Register
April 21st: Special Election- NO SCHOOL
Month of the Military Child Spirit Week
Monday- Wear your military branch
Tuesday- Hats off to the military. Wear you favorite hat
Wednesday- Wear purple for purple up day
Thursday- Wear yellow to support our troops
Friday- Wear red to remember everyone deployed
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Executive Administrative Assistant for Region 4
Pablo Resendiz, Assistant Superintendent
Kimberly Greer, Executive Principal
Emily Cincinnati, New Principal of Irving MS
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Spring Picture Day
“Hello! Victor O'Neill will be taking Spring Pictures on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
Please indicate interest in having your student's photo taken by completing the link below at least one week before picture day.
https://forms.gle/5dFfGm3uCExvpFjM6
Your student's online gallery will be available approximately one week after picture day. If you have any questions leading up to picture day, please reach out to Victor O’Neill Studios by emailing Underclass@vosphoto.com .”
Dear Irving Middle School Families,
Welcome back from Spring Break—we hope you had a restful and enjoyable time with your families! I’m excited to share that Ms. Emily Cincinnati has been named the new principal of Irving Middle School, bringing a strong record of instructional leadership, student success, and community-focused practices. It is exciting to have Ms. Cincinnati returning to Irving Middle School. I will work closely with Ms. Cincinnati during this transition.
I invite you to join me at our PTA meeting next Tuesday, April 14th to hear from Sandy Anderson, current Chair of the FCPS School Board and Springfield District Representative. This will be a great opportunity to hear more about your opportunities to support our school and county.
Military Family Field Day April 18, 2026
Fairfax County Public Schools is excited to celebrate our military-connected children and families with a fun-filled Field Day! As we recognize April as the Month of the Military Child, we invite your school’s clubs, PTA, or office/organization to sponsor an activity for this event! You may also sign up to provide a food/beverage item for purchase as a fundraiser for your organization.
Military Family Field Day will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from noon to 2 p.m. at Annandale High School’s football stadium (4700 Medford Dr, Annandale, VA 22003). Set up for the event will begin at 11 a.m., with tear down immediately following the event.
As the sponsor of an activity or food/beverage item, your organization is responsible for the materials, set up, tear down, volunteers, and supervision of your activity during the event.
Action Required
Register to sponsor an activity or provide a food/beverage item for purchase.
April Statewide Election: No School for Students
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.
Prepare for Summer Learning and Fun for Students
Registration is open or will be available soon for summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.
Career and Technical Education and Institute for the Arts Camps
Career and Technical Education camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Robinson Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Tuition assistance is available to FCPS families eligible for free or reduced meals.
CTE Summer Academy (CSA) is a week-long enrichment program that allows students in grades 6-11 to dive deeper into CTE program areas, develop skills, and begin career exploration. Watch this video about CTE camps. Registration is open for these programs through Friday, June 5.
Institute for the Arts (IFTA) is a two-week camp for students currently in grades 6-11. Students select from nearly 60 classes in art, dance, music, and theater. Rising freshmen have the option to take Health and PE 9 through IFTA as well!
Production Camp is a four-week summer theatre intensive for students in grades 6-11. Students in performance or technical theatre tracks rehearse, design, and build a musical in a collaborative atmosphere. The show is presented to the public at the end of camp.
New this year: Students in the above camps can also register for aftercare, which is available from 2 to 5 p.m.
We’re happy that students quickly got back into the routine of visiting the library on the first day back from Spring Break. A new puzzle is started. Rounds of Uno, and chess resumed during break, and we have heard from several students about what they read over the last week.
Coming up next Wednesday, our Irving MS Battle of the Books team will compete in the county-level competition at Katherine Johnson Middle School. Our group of ten students have been diligently preparing for the evening event. Best of luck to the team!
Starting next week all of our 7th grade English classes will be visiting the library to borrow books for a 4th quarter book project. Two things that you can do to help prepare your 7th grader: 1.) Make sure that they’ve returned their overdue library books; those with long overdues from the fall will receive notices on 4/8/26. 2.) Talk to your student before they visit the library to help them think of what type of fiction book they might want to read. Remind them of past titles they’ve enjoyed, or help them think about what genre or what author they might want to explore. We will be working with them when they visit, of course, and are happy to try to help them find a book that is a “perfect match” for them.
Keep reading!
Mary Ann Monk & Chad Brizek Irving Librarians
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Yearbook Orders:
584 out of the total 800 copies are already pre-ordered. (2/26/26)
The deadline for ordering “Customized” name plates on the cover of your student’s yearbook is March 2nd. This add-on incurs a surcharge. Order your student’s yearbook now. It’s easy to order online at yearbookforever.com
The 100-page, full-color yearbook costs only $25 and will be delivered to students in early June 2026
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The After School Program is designed to support academic achievement, foster personal interests and talents, and initiate positive social experiences for all students.
The After School Program runs 5 days a week unless noted. Monday through Thursday, our clubs and activities will run in two activity blocks (2:25 pm to 3:25 pm and 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm) with late buses; late buses arrive after 4:30 pm; FAB Fridays are 2:15 pm to 3:30 pm (please view the schedule on All Parents in Schoology). The club schedule will vary by day and week, the most up-to-date schedule will be posted in the “After School” section in the student portal and Schoology. Students may not leave school and return for the after school program.
In order to sign up for a club, students must sign up using the Weekly Signup located in the After School Program folder located in the Schoology All Students Course and the After School section of the student portal.
Students may participate in as many clubs as they want. We encourage them to try something new as part of the After School Program!
ALL athletic activities and clubs require athletic footwear to participate, locker rooms are not accessible during the After School Program.
Coming Soon:
Football Club, begins Wednesday, April 15, 1st block
Kindness Club & Super Sleuths, restart on Wednesday, April 15, 1st block
Star Trek (Doomsday Machine) Series, begins Thursday, April 16, both blocks
Flag Football, begins Monday, April 20, 1st block
Track & Field, began Tuesday, April 7 at 3pm
Open Gym, will be offered on Wednesdays and Thursdays, both blocks, starting Thursday, April 9
Yo-Yo Club, began Tuesday, March 10, 1st block
WITS is moved to WEDNESDAYS
TV Studio returned to Mondays
Boys’ Volleyball Club, began Monday, February 9, 2nd block
WSHS Spanish Honor Society Tutoring, began Thursday, January 22, 2nd block
** When picking up students from After School programs, please use the front loop (not the bus lane in front of the main entrance) - students will come out the main entrance.**
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Join us for our April PTA meeting with special guest Sandy Andersion, FSCP School Board Chair
Please join us on Tuesday, April 14th at 6:00pm in the WIMS Library for our next PTA meeting. We are excited to welcome Sandy Anderson, current Chair of the FCPS School Board and Springfield District Representative. We know many families have questions on the current budget challenges and their impact on middle school programs, next steps for the middle school start time discussion, and more. This is a great time to join us to hear more about what the vision is for middle schools moving forward. We also encourage you to submit your questions in advance so that we can ensure we are able to cover the topics of most interest to our families! Submit questions here - https://forms.gle/ifSqsrzm93WdY7m98
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Make sure to check out our 2026 WIMS PTA Online Silent Auction!
Our auction is live and you can bid on some incredible items!
*Bid on one of five Irving Middle School Murals - give you kid a chance to leave a lasting impression on the school! They can win the opportunity to create and paint their own Irving Mural!
*Bid on one week of summer camp with Metropolitan Baseball Academy
*Have a birthday coming up?!? You could win a gaming party for 12 at iCode Burke!
*Need a date night idea? Bid on two tickets for the Signature Theatre!
*What's better for a summer kick-off than a Kona Ice party for 30!
*Kick-start your summer fitness journey with four weeks at Burn Boot Camp in Springfield!
Check out our Auction and place you bid here - https://app.givebacks.gives/wimsonlineauction2026/Campaign/Details
The Auction will end on Wednesday, April 15th!
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WIMS PTA Spirit Night at Mezeh!
Join us on Monday, April 13th from 4:00-8:00pm for our rescheduled Mezeh Spirit night! Visit the Old Keene Mill location and mention that you are there to support Irving Middle School PTA. 20% of all purchases will be donated to us to support our amazing Irving community! Can't wait to see you there!
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Join the 2026-27 Irving Middle School PTA Executive Board!
Nominations for the 2026-2027 Irving Middle School PTA Executive Board are now open!
We are looking for families of rising 7th and 8th graders who are interested in helping to continue to build on the incredible community we have at Irving.
We still need both a President and Secretary in order to continue the PTA for the next academic year!
As a PTA we:
Host a fall family fun night and spring Bingo!
Support our staff members through our Teacher Grant program and monthly appreciation opportunities.
Provide advocacy focused on the middle school experience.
Work closely with leadership to ensure our families are supported and informed!
and more!
To submit a nomination visit https://forms.gle/Y2yTbPnnA1DQvVA49.
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Washington Irving Middle School PTA
irvingmspta@gmail.com
https://irvingms.givebacks.com
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Community Conversations: Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid
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. (unless otherwise noted) on:
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Tuesday, March 17, from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m., at Glen Forest Elementary School.
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Monday, March 23, at Ravensworth Elementary School.
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Monday, April 13, at Belle View Elementary School.
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Monday, April 20, at Westgate Elementary School.
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Wednesday, April 22, at Crestwood Elementary School.
Click on a date to register to attend that event. Registration is not required, but 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.
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We are so excited to invite you and your community to West Springfield’s first ever spring carnival! This event will be held at West Springfield High School on April 17th, 5-6:30. This event will be held on the practice fields in front of the Tennis courts! Afterwards, a girls Softball game, boys Baseball game, and a boys Lacrosse game will be happening. There will also be fun activities for all ages including face painting,corn hole, raffles, and other carnival-like games. We will have fun treats like cotton candy along with prizes. We would love it if you could advertise this event around your community and invite family and friends to join us (the flyer is attached below)! We are so excited to see you there! |
District News/In Case You Missed It (ICYMI)
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FCPS NewsIn 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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