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Good afternoon! 

What a busy and meaningful week we have had!

On Monday, we enjoyed beautiful weather for our monthly Green Hour of Power, where students took their learning outside as they continue to grow as stewards of the environment.

On Wednesday, our school community proudly wore purple to honor our military-connected students. Following our successful Hero Hike last weekend, we are so thankful for the ongoing support our community shows for our military families.

We also had a wonderful time on Thursday engaging with our families during our Donuts with Grown Ups event and our insightful Internet Safety presentation. Thank you to everyone who joined us to make these moments meaningful. 

As a reminder, next Tuesday, April 21st, is now a teacher workday due to the Virginia special elections. Because of this change, the previously scheduled early release on Wednesday, April 29th, is now a full day of school. All students will dismiss at our regular time of 4:00 p.m.

We hope you all have a great weekend and we look forward to seeing our Eagles back on Monday!! 

Important Dates:

Monday, April 20 - Friday, April 24: Earth Week Spirit Week (see below for more information)

Tuesday, April 21st: No School for Students: Special Elections
FCPS will offer lunch and a snack at no cost to children aged 18 and under on April 21 at participating schools.

Wednesday, April 22nd: Spring Chorus Concert @ 6:00 pm

Monday, April 27th: PTA Meeting @ 6:00 pm

Wednesday, April 29th: Full school day (previously scheduled 3 hr. early release has been cancelled)

Monday, May 4th through Friday, May 8th: Staff Appreciation Week (see below for how to help show appreciation for our staff)

CES Staff Appreciation Week

May 4th through May 8th

We will be celebrating our amazing staff all week long! We'd love your help to make this week as special as possible for our CES staff.

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If you are able, please sign up for a slot below and drop the item(s) in the front office by Wednesday, April 29th. You can also send your item(s) with your student(s) and have them bring it the front office. Thank you for helping us make this week special for our amazing staff at CES!

Sign Up Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805044CACAC23A3FD0-63445673-staff​​​​​​​

🌳Earth Week Spirit Week🌍

As a permanent Green Flag school, we are EXCITED to celebrate our planet for Earth Week!

Each day next week, students will engage with learning and projects related to our Earth Week Themes. See below for our spirit week schedule! 

Our students loved taking their learning outside during this month's Green Hour of Power! It was a beautiful day to explore nature and act as true stewards of our environment. We are so proud to see our Eagles working together to care for the world around us! 🌍🌱✨

Field Day Volunteers

If you are able to support a favorite Centreville tradition - FIELD DAY - please use the link below to sign up! 

https://forms.gle/7LDhARjMzce3x5YA9

Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Survey

On Monday, April 6, you received an email with a link to the FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form. This questionnaire is part of the Performance Evaluation Program and provides an opportunity for you to share anonymous feedback on key aspects of our school, including:

• Instructional leadership
• School climate
• Management (human resources and organizational)
• Communication and community relations
• Culturally responsive and equitable leadership
• Professionalism

The questionnaire will be open April 6 - April 19 and will be collected online. When you receive the email from noreply@fcps.edu, please take a few minutes to complete it. Your feedback is important and helps shape the future of our school. Thank you for your time and participation. 

The Lost and Found at CES is overflowing!
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Lost items are displayed in the café and near the recess doors including clothing, water bottles, lunch boxes and more!

Any items not claimed by Friday, April 24 will be donated.

Please put your child’s name on their belongings so they can be returned if found.

Updates to 2026-27 School Year Calendar

The School Board voted to direct the superintendent to designate Veterans Day as a standard instructional day for the 2026-27 school year. Because this day was added, the 2026-27 school year will now end for students on Wednesday, June 16, 2027. Find additional information on BoardDocs. View the updated complete school year calendar on FCPS’ website.

The last day of school for the current school year — Wednesday, June 17, 2026 — has NOT changed.

Required Immunizations for Rising 7th Graders

As required by the Code of VA, parents or legal guardians need to provide proof of immunizations for their child to attend at a Virginia public school.

In addition, all students entering 7th grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations: 

• Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap) given at age 7 or older; 
• Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) given at age 10 or older;  
• A complete series of 2 doses of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. 

• After reviewing educational materials approved by the Board of Health, the parent or guardian, at the parents or guardians sole discretion, may elect for the child not to receive the HPV vaccine.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to plan ahead by scheduling an appointment with your child’s healthcare provider now to avoid the rush this summer. Immunization appointments are available. Inspire Health Alliance will be providing immunizations for currently enrolled FCPS students at no out-of-pocket cost. Visit the Inspire Immunization Events Student Registration webpage to schedule an appointment. 

Please review the Virginia Department of Health Information Packet (PDF) for more information on rising 7th grade immunization requirements.

Additional Immunization Resources are also available.

Our school spirit was on full display last Friday as students and staff came together to support the Centreville Unified sports event! Even with the student holiday, our community showed up to cheer on our athletes and celebrate the strength of the Centreville High School pyramid. We are so proud of everyone who took the time to show their support and embody what it means to be a true team! 🦅🏀🎉

Spring 2026 SOL Tests

Support Your Children During Important Spring Assessments 

Students will be participating in spring assessments based on their grade level and courses. This includes summative assessments like Standards of Learning (SOL) tests, which measure what a student knows, and progress assessments like Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) tests, which measure where they are in their learning. 

FCPS encourages all families to support their students in taking these tests. Virginia requires schools to test at least 95% of students on SOLs, so when families choose not to participate in testing, it can impact a school’s accreditation, accountability ratings, and ability to measure student progress accurately.

Parents and caregivers can help their children perform their best on these tests by reminding them to get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and the cell phone policy still applies during testing season. 

It is important that students attend school on scheduled testing dates. If you are aware of a conflict that may cause your student to miss a test, please notify your student’s school as soon as possible. 

Learn more about how to support your child and why test participation matters.

CES SOL Schedule

Support your student(s) in being successful on their SOLs
with consistent and on time attendance each day!

April 2026

• Thursday, April 30: 5th Grade Reading SOL

May 2026

• Friday, May 1: 4th and 6th Reading SOL

• Wednesday, May 6: 3rd Grade Reading SOL

• Thursday, May 7: 5th Grade Science SOL

• Wednesday, May 13: 3rd Grade Math SOL

• Thursday, May 14: 5th Grade Math SOL

• Friday, May 15: 4th Grade Math SOL

• Tuesday, May 19: 6th Grade Math SOL

• Thursday, May 21: 4th & 5th Grade Reading Retakes

• Friday, May 22: 3rd & 6th Reading Retakes

• Thursday, May 28: 3rd, 4th, and 6th Math Retakes

• Friday, May 29: 5th Science & Math Retakes

June 2026

• Monday, June 1: Retake Make Ups

• Wednesday, June 3: Retake Make Ups

Note: Expedited retakes are for students that score between 375 and 399.

Our classrooms are buzzing as students collaborate and integrate writing across all subjects! We are especially proud of our kindergarteners, who used their problem-solving skills to build and measure during an exciting STEAM project. It is truly inspiring to see our young learners thinking like innovators! 🏗️📏✨

Resources to Help Infants and Toddlers Meet Milestones

Are you concerned about your infant, toddler, or preschool-aged child’s development? Resources are available if your child exhibits difficulties in one or more of the following areas: communication, fine and/or gross motor skills, self-help skills, problem-solving, and attention skills. Learn more about typical developmental milestones.

The Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia (ITC) provides evaluations and services for children (0-36 months) who have developmental delays or medical conditions that may affect development. Parents are encouraged to contact ITC at 703-246-7121 to share their concerns.

Early Childhood Child Find is the process of identifying children with potential special education needs between the ages of 20 months and 5 years (children must be two by September 30). 

FCPS Early Childhood Identification and Services (ECID&S) offers a free referral process to identify potential developmental delays or disabilities. Special education services are provided for all children who are found eligible through the referral process. Parents are encouraged to call 571-423-4121 with questions.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our first annual Hero Hike! We are so grateful for your generous monetary and food donations, which will directly support our community and the veterans who have served our country. Thank you for helping us honor our heroes and give back to those who have given so much! 🥾❤️

Mount Olive Children’s Learning Center – Now Enrolling!

Registration is now open for our exciting Summer Camp (June 22 – August 7)! Children ages 3–12 will enjoy engaging weekly themes, hands-on learning, and fun-filled field trips in areas such as STEM, arts, and more. Flexible scheduling options are available, including full-day and extended care.

Deadline to register: May 4 (spaces are limited).

We are also now enrolling for our Preschool Program (ages 1–5) beginning August 17. Our program provides a nurturing, faith-based environment focused on academic excellence and whole-child development.

📍 6600 Old Centreville Road, Centreville, VA 20121 📞 703-830-2116

For more information or to enroll, please contact us today!

Free Back-to-School Health Fairs

Inova Cares is hosting Pediatric Health Fairs to help children ages 5 and up get ready for the 2026-2027 school year. These fairs provide FREE school physicals and immunizations for children who are uninsured or on Medicaid.

What you need to know:

• When: Saturdays from 9 am – 1 pm.
• Dates & Locations: * June 27: Inova Cares Manassas.
• July 25: Inova Cares Falls Church.
• August 8: Inova Cares Herndon.
• Requirement: Appointments are strictly required (no walk-ins!) and you must bring your child's vaccine records.
• Book it: Call 703-698-2550 to save your spot.

Ferias de Salud Pediátrica de Inova

Inova Cares está organizando ferias de salud para ayudar a que los niños estén listos para el año escolar 2026-2027. Estos eventos ofrecen exámenes físicos y vacunas GRATUITAS para niños mayores de 5 años que no tienen seguro médico o que cuentan con Medicaid.

Lo que deben saber:

• Horario: Sábados de 9 am a 1 pm.
• Fechas y lugares:
• 27 de junio: Inova Cares Manassas.
• 25 de julio: Inova Cares Falls Church.
• 8 de agosto: Inova Cares Herndon.
• Citas: Se requiere hacer una cita previa; no se permiten visitas sin cita.
• Requisito: Es obligatorio traer los registros de vacunas de sus hijos.

Contacto: Llamen al 703-698-2550 para reservar su lugar.

Junior Wildcat Dance Team Summer Camp

Get ready for a fun-filled summer with the Junior Wildcat Dance Team! The camp includes dancing, crafts, games, and more. It is open to students in grades K-8.

Dates: July 20-23

Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Location: Centreville High School cafeteria

Cost: $200

For more information, please email cvhswildcatdance@gmail.com

Community Conversations

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: 

• Monday, April 20, at Westgate Elementary School
• Wednesday, April 22, at Crestwood Elementary School

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.

Join the CES Cheer Squad! 📣

Calling all 2nd–6th grade students with CES pride! Get ready to show off your school spirit at the CES vs. Union Mill Volleyball Game on Friday, May 29.

All interested students in grades 2–6 should have a parent/guardian complete the Google Form, QR code on the flyer above, or by using the following link: https://forms.gle/4h1zZCkeyB8bUUcb8

Practices will begin Friday, March 27 at 8:15 a.m.

If you have any questions, please contact Christina DePorter at cbdeporter@fcps.edu

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