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Dear Wonderful Navy Families,
We had another great week of learning and fun at school.Spring has sprung and our kiddos are full of energy and excitement as we press into the summer.
In other news, please be sure to purchase your yearbook prior to April 30th. Time is running out, and we don't want you to miss the purchase window! Additionally, April 21st is a Teacher Workday and students will not report to school.
Finally, next week is administrative professionals week, and make no mistake, we have the very best office team in FCPS. Please help us make them feel special next week with a card from your child, or thank you for making Navy a welcoming school each day.
We hope you have a fabulous weekend and enjoy all the spoils the warm weather brings.
Warmly,
Jason, Sarah & Kim
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Ready to show your school spirit? 🎉 Join us for a Wacky Spirit Week leading up to the Navy vs Crossfield basketball game!
- Monday, Apr 20 — Inside Out Day: Wear your clothes inside out 👕
- Tuesday, Apr 21 — No School! Enjoy the break ✨
- Wednesday, Apr 22 — Wacky Hat & Hair Day 🎩💇♀️
- Thursday, Apr 23 — Tie‑Dye Day: Bring bright colors! 🌈
- Friday, Apr 24 — Spirit Wear & Pep Rally: Let’s cheer the team on! 📣🏀
Yearbooks are on sale. The price is $25 and orders are due no later than April 30, 2026.
This is a great way for students to remember the school year and all the special moments.
1️⃣Orders are online only at barksdale through this direct link
A portion of each purchase will help support our school, and families can also choose to buy an extra yearbook to be gifted anonymously to another student.
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Hi Navy families! For your convenience, we’ve partnered with @SproutSchoolSupplies for the upcoming year. Sprout offers prepackaged school supply kits customized to exactly match grade-specific classroom lists. Make back-to-school easier than ever and order your school supply kit today!
Order now:
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. For more information, visit the FCPS Food and Nutrition Services webpage.
Adjusted Elementary Early Release Wednesdays
Students will now have a traditional full day of instruction and be released at the regular dismissal time on April 29, which was previously an early 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.
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What is FCPS Cares?
The FCPS CARES Program offers families, staff, and community members a meaningful way to celebrate the outstanding efforts of our school staff. If you know an employee or team who has gone above and beyond to support students, colleagues, or our community, we encourage you to share your appreciation by submitting a recognition.
Your story helps highlight the care, dedication, and positive impact our staff bring to our school each day. Take a moment to recognize someone who has made a difference and help us celebrate the amazing work happening across our community.
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April 22 is Administrative Professionals Day!
On Administrative Professionals Day, we proudly recognize the dedicated members of our front office team who play an essential role in our school community.
These individuals are often the first point of contact for families and visitors, providing support, organization, and care that keep our school running efficiently each day. From managing communications to assisting students and staff, their contributions are invaluable.
We are grateful for their professionalism, kindness, and commitment to supporting our Navy Dolphins. Please join us in thanking them for all they do! 💙🐬
The Spanish teachers are currently preparing for our upcoming Multicultural Night by organizing student and staff performances that showcase songs and dances in Spanish. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate language, culture, and the talents of our school community.
The event will take place on Friday, May 8, and is organized by our school’s PTO. We are excited to bring everyone together for an evening filled with music, movement, and cultural appreciation, and we look forward to sharing these meaningful performances with our families and community.
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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.
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.
Wednesday, May 6 | 5th & 6th Grade Reading
Thursday, May 7 | 3rd & 4th Grade Reading
Tuesday, May 12 | 5th Grade Science
Thursday, May 14 | 3rd & 4th Grade Math
Tuesday, May 19 | 5th & 6th Grade Math
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.
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.
☔April
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April 20-24 | Wacky Spirit Week (details above)
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April 21 | No School - Due to Special Election
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April 24 | Navy vs.Crossfield Basketball Game
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April 28 | Austim Awareness Day - Wear Red, Blue and Yellow
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April 29 | Navy Spirit Day - Wear Navy Gear
🌷May
Wear Blue Day 💙
Navy has school spirit! Make sure to check out all the upcoming spirit days for the rest of the month.
Check it out and make sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram!
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