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The SEES Green Team planted a sensory garden in our courtyard for our Eagles to enjoy!
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From the Principals’ Desk
As we head into the next few weeks, our students will begin SOL testing, along with other important assessments taking place throughout the building, including MAP, VALLSS, and iReady. These assessments are an opportunity for our students to showcase the incredible growth they have made since August. Our teachers are continuing to support students through goal-setting and active study strategies, and we encourage you to ask your child about the specific academic goals they are working toward this month.
You can help set your child up for success by ensuring they get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive at school on time each day. Most importantly, your encouragement matters. A calm, confident mindset goes a long way in helping students do their best. We are proud of the hard work our Eagles have put in and look forward to seeing them SOAR. 🦅
With appreciation,
April Martin, Proud Principal & Kassandra Flading, Assistant Principal
SEES SOL Schedule
See below for our SOL schedule this spring:
Dates & Reminders
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April 20: Earth Week Spirit Day - Wildlife Day. Wear nature print.
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April 21: Teacher Workday. School is closed for students.
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April 22: SEES PTA Meeting. SEES Cafeteria, 5:00 p.m.
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April 22: Earth Week Spirit Day - Earth Day. Wear green.
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April 23: Earth Week Spirit Day - Climate Change Day. Wear red.
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April 24: Earth Week Spirit Day - Watershed Day. Wear blue.
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April 28: Heritage Night. 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
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April 29: Full day of school for students. This is no longer a three-hour early release day.
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May 1: SCA Spirit Day - Decades Day.
- May 15: SCA Spirit Day - Endangered Species Day.
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May 28: SEES PTA Meeting. SEES Cafeteria, 5:00 p.m.
Click here to see the full 2025-2026 FCPS calendar.
✨ Literacy Spotlight
What’s happened in First Grade Reading this week?
FCPS Goal 3: Academic Growth and Excellence: Benchmark
First Grade Unit 7 Essential Question:
Why is the past important?
First Graders are reading and comparing stories about United States history and how it is preserved to understand why remembering the past is important. As they explore these texts, they are learning that understanding history helps us make sense of the present and prepare for the future. First Graders are also using tools like timelines and maps to organize events and better understand how the past connects to their lives today.
➕ Math Spotlight
What’s happened in Sixth Grade Math this week?
FCPS Goal 3: Academic Growth and Excellence - Student Centered Engagement
Sixth Grade Focus for This Week:
Our sixth grade students are actively exploring a wide range of concepts that challenge and engage them, helping them build skills for future success. In Math 6, they are finding the area and perimeter of a variety of polygons while strengthening their understanding of real-world applications and breaking down complex shapes into simpler parts. In Math 7, students are wrapping up their study of rational numbers and are preparing to connect their 2-D geometry knowledge to 3-D shapes. In this new unit, students will use algebraic formulas and substitution to solve surface area and volume measurements. Meanwhile, our Algebra I students are learning about quadratic functions, identifying key characteristics, performing transformations, evaluating function values, and comparing quadratic models to linear and exponential functions. It is exciting to see our sixth graders building confidence in their mathematical thinking and problem-solving skills.
🏡 Community Corner
No School April 21/Meals for Students
🍎No-cost meals available for children on April 21 at select FCPS schools.
While schools are closed for students for the special election, FCPS will provide free lunch and a snack for children 18 and younger from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at select locations. Meals must be eaten on-site, and enrichment activities will be offered. We are proud to support our students’ health and well-being, even on days when school is not in session. See the list of meal locations: www.fcps.edu/food
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 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 22 and April 29, which were previously early release Wednesdays 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.
Calendar Updates
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.
SOL Support
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.
FY 2027 Budget: Sustaining Excellence
Help FCPS Sustain Excellence: Make Your Voice Heard on the FY 2027 Budget
About 70% of the FCPS budget comes from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. There are several upcoming opportunities to provide feedback to the county on its budget before final adoption in May. This includes an online survey.
Community Conversations
Community Conversations: Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid
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.
Infant and Toddler Resources
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.
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