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Camelot ES is picturesque in the spring!
Dates to Know
April 14: Military Family Breakfast, Camelot Library, 8:30-9am
April 15: Purple Up! day. If you wish, wear purple to support military families.
April 16: PTA Restaurant Night at Five Guys from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. PTA receives 20% of all sales.
April 17: Spring Picture Day (classes, individual)
April 17: PTA Parent-Staff Basketball Game, Camelot Blacktop, 6:00-7:00pm
April 18: Falls Church High School Jaguar 5K (see bottom of newsletter for info.)
April 20: Rising Kindergarten Orientation, 9-11am
April 21: State Election, Student Holiday/Teacher Workday
April 22: Falls Church Pyramid Art Show, Falls Church HS, 5-7pm
April 24: Yearbook sales deadline barksdalephoto.com
April 28: Donuts with Grownups and Writing Share for Grades K-2, 8:45-9:30am in homerooms
May 1: Donuts with Grownups and Writing Share for Grades 3-6, 8:45-9:30am in homerooms
May 13: 3-hour Early Release for K-6 at 12:50, supervision available
May 19: PTA Meeting and Elections, 7pm, Library and online
May 25: Memorial Day Holiday, School is Closed
May 26: Teacher Workday, School is Closed for Students
May 27: Eid al-Adha, School is Closed
Educate Fairfax, the 501(c)3 education foundation that partners with the community to support Fairfax County Public Schools students and educators, is launching a divisionwide Student Bookmark Art Contest during March. FCPS students in grades K–12 are invited to design a 2” x 7” bookmark celebrating the power of learning and creativity under the theme “Today’s Reader, Tomorrow’s Leader.”
Artwork must be original, flat (no glitter or pop-ups), and include the student’s name, grade, and school on the back. Entries will be judged on creativity, connection to the theme, and overall effort. Four winners (K–2, 3–6, middle, and high) will each receive a $25 gift card, and winning designs will be printed and shared in schools and the community. This initiative supports FCPS Goal 3 by promoting literacy and student engagement.
Entries are due Friday, April 17, 2026. Submissions may be mailed to Educate Fairfax (8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031), emailed to info@educatefairfax.org. By submitting, students confirm FCPS enrollment and grant permission for printing and promotion (first name and grade only; parent/guardian signature required for winners).
Please click this link for instructions: Educate Fairfax Bookmark Contest Flyer and Instructions.
Students in Grades 3, 4, 5, and 6 take a reading and math Standards of Learning (SOL) Assessment in the areas of reading and math. 5th graders also take a science SOL. Below is the calendar for homeroom testing. (Please note that some students with special education or ESOL accommodations may test on a different day–you will be notified if this is the case for your child.)
3rd Reading: April 30 3rd Math: May 20
4th Reading: May 6 4th Math: May 20
5th Reading: May 5 5th Math/Schwartz Science: May 19
5th Science/Schwartz Math: May 21
6th Reading: May 5 6th Math,/6th Advanced Math/Algebra: May 20
On Tuesday, April 14, Camelot ES invites all military-connected families, active, reserves or retired, to join us for a family breakfast. This event will be held from 8:30-9:00am in the Camelot library.
Virginia will celebrate Purple Up! Day on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Purple Up! Day is a special day for communities to come together and wear purple as a visible gesture of support for our military-connected youth and their families. Purple symbolizes the combined colors of all branches of the military.
FCPS Military Family Field Day will be held April 18. This fun-filled day celebrates all FCPS military-connected children and families. 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).
Camelot committees will meet this spring to determine eligibility for school-based Advanced Academic Program (AAP) services for next school year. While all children are screened using a variety of sources, if you would like to refer your child for screening for services, please submit the referral form to Amy Ivey, Camelot's Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART), at amivey@fcps.edu by April 24, 2026. Hard copies may also be accepted. More information may be found on our website, the FCPS Website, or in the AAP Spring Newsletter. Questions? Please contact Amy Ivey, AART ,at amivey@fcps.edu.
Our second Donuts with Grownups is a student writing share. The dates are Tuesday, April 28 for Grades K-2 and Friday, May 1 for Grades 3-6. Both events are 8:45-9:30am. Grab a donut and enjoy your child’s writing in your child’s classroom. Feel free to split your time between classrooms if you have more than one child on the same date. If you have children in grades on both dates, but you can’t attend both, you are welcome to have the one child join you in the other child’s classroom.
Please mark your calendars, as applicable:
June 4: Chorus and Percussion Ensemble Concert, 2:50pm and 6:30pm
June 5: Field Day
June 9: Band and Strings Concert, 2:50pm and 6:30pm
June 11: 6th Grade Recognition, 6:30pm
June 12: (Field Day rain date)
June 16: Whole School EOY Assembly and Grade Level Assemblies
June 17: Last Day of School for preK-6, Early Release
PTA News
🏀 Game On! Parent-Teacher Basketball Game
Get ready for a night of laughs, community, and friendly competition! Join us on the Camelot Playground to cheer on your favorite teachers and parents as they face off on the court.
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When: Friday, April 17th
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Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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Where: Camelot Playground
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What to Bring: A lawn chair and your loudest cheering voice!
We’ll kick things off with a special performance of the National Anthem by our school chorus. Come hungry—we’ll be selling hot dogs, and you can enter our 50/50 raffle with all proceeds supporting our local food pantry. See you on the court!
🗳️ Join the Team: 2026-2027 PTA Board Elections
Help shape the future of Camelot! On Tuesday, May 19 at 7:00 PM, we will hold elections for two key positions on next year’s PTA Executive Board:
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Ways and Means VP: Oversee flagship events like the Fun Run and the Basketball Game. (Support is already in place for the Fun Run fundraiser, and we hope to find a basketball lead soon!) This role also manages our School Supply Kits.
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Secretary: Attend and take notes for our five executive and three general meetings. If you’re social-media savvy, there is an opportunity to manage our Facebook page!
Interested? Please reach out to Maggie Franke at presidentcamelotpta@gmail.com for more details.
🍔 Restaurant Night at Five Guys
Mark your calendars for a delicious way to give back! Five Guys has been a fantastic supporter of the Camelot PTA, and they are doing it again.
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Date: Thursday, April 16
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Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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The Deal: Five Guys will donate 20% of all sales directly to the PTA.
No codes or flyers needed! Just bring your family and neighbors out for burgers, fries, and shakes, and you’ll be supporting our school with every bite.
🏰 Connect with the Camelot PTA
Stay in the loop and join the conversation!
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Facebook: Join our community group! It’s a great place to see school updates and share local news like baseball sign-ups or Scout recruitment.
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Instagram: Prefer your updates in photo form? Follow us @camelotpta for a look at what’s happening around campus.
Mark Your Calendars
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PTA Restaurant Night: Thursday, April 16 from 5:00 to 9:00 pm at Five Guys. PTA receives 20% o fall sales.
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Parent/Teacher Basketball Game: Friday, April 17, from 6:00–7:00 pm on the Camelot Playground.
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Teacher Appreciation Week: May 4 - 8, 2026
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General PTA Meeting (Elections): May 19 at 7:00 pm.
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PTA Restaurant Night: Wednesday, May 20 from 3:00 to 9:00 pm at Caboose Commons. PTA receives 10% of all beverage sales.
Just a friendly reminder that Falls Church High School Jaguar 5K is next Saturday, April 18! It’s not too late to sign up.
FCHS 5K Run Walk and Kids 1 Mile Fun Run will take place at Falls Church High School, located at 7521 Jaguar Trail in Falls Church. The Kids 1 Mile Fun Run begins at 8:00 a.m., followed by the Jaguar 5K at 8:30 a.m. This annual event brings together students, staff, and community members, with more than 800 participants each year.
For more information and to register, please visit www.jaguar5k.com. Online registration closes on Wednesday, April 16 at 11:59 p.m. Late registration will be available during packet pickup times. You can also email blkim@fcps.edu to request a registration form.
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