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A Message from Ms. Kirkland
Dear Families,
This week, our 1st grade students enjoyed a wonderful field trip to the National Zoo! With the warm weather, students had a fantastic time exploring and were excited to see animals such as pandas, elephants, and meerkats. It was a memorable day of learning and discovery.
We are also celebrating Earth Week at Mount Eagle! Students are participating in a fun Spirit Week to recognize the importance of caring for our planet. In addition, we are looking forward to our 13th Annual Earth Day Celebration on Saturday from 10:00 AM–12:30 PM. Please see the article below for more details—we hope you can join us!
As a reminder, school will be closed on Tuesday, April 21 to allow the community access to our building for voting. Teachers will be working from home to ensure they are ready to continue instruction on Wednesday.
As we move further into the final quarter, students are also beginning their end-of-year assessments. These assessments are an important opportunity for students to demonstrate their learning and growth. SOL testing dates are included in the article below for your reference.
Thank you for your continued support during this busy and exciting time of year!
Warmly,
Kate
Kate Kirkland, Principal
13th Annual Earth Day!
It's our 13th Anniversary of Earth Day at Mount Eagle on Saturday, April 25. We'll be celebrating from 10am-12 noon with planting, crafts, snacks, and more. We hope to see all our families there.
What can you expect?
- Tie Die Station for shirts or other garments. You may bring any shirt or buy one.
- Scavenger Hunts
- Making Bird Feeders
- Face Painting
- Gardening (lots of gardening opportunities)
- Story Time
- Snacks and drinks for sale
If you would like to help out or volunteer, please click on the link below.
Sign up genius link
Earth Day Spirit Week
- Monday, April 20 – Wildlife Day - wear a nature or an animal themed shirt/outfit
- Tuesday, April 21 – Zero Waste Day - Since students are home have fun in a way that works for your family
- Wednesday, April 22 – Earth Day - wear green or a floral print
- Thursday, April 23 – Climate Change Day - wear red or something with birds
- Friday, April 24 – Watershed Day - wear blue or something with a beach theme
April 21 Teacher Workday
Tuesday, April 21 is now a teacher workday to ensure the community has access to voting locations.
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PTO Events & News
At Mount Eagle, every parent is a member of the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). It's a great way to connect with other parents, learn about how to support your child, and have fun! There are many ways you can share your voice, talents, and time. Check out the PTO Website for more information. It's available in multiple languages.
PTO Meeting, Thusday, April 23
Please join our PTO for our April Meeting at 6:30 pm. In addition to planning for our April 25 Earthy and and the May 1 Multicultural Night, we will be joined by our School Board Representative. Marcia St. John-Cunning. This is a great opportunity to share community concerns and hear about FCPS goals.
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🍎 Make Every Day Count! The Importance of Attendance
Our goal is to maintain a chronic absenteeism rate below 10% by the end of this school year. Our current absentee rate is 15.9%.
As you plan upcoming trips and other family events, please remember the importance of sending your child to school every day. Review the FCPS School Year Calendar and try to plan any time away during breaks from school.
Children who show up for school regularly develop fundamental reading and math skills while building a habit of good attendance that will carry them into college and careers. Research shows that children who were chronically absent (missing 18 days or more) in kindergarten and first grade were far less likely to read proficiently at the end of third grade.
Learn how families can help form good attendance habits.
Important Times
Kiss & Ride: 8:20-8:40am
Doors Open: 8:25am Tardy Bell: 8:45am
Dismissal Bell: 3:30pm
Office Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm
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Important Dates
Tuesday, April 21 | Teacher Workday - No school for students.
Thursday, April 23 | PTO Meeting, 6:30 pm
Saturday, April 25 | Earth Day Celebration, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Friday, May 1 | Kindergarten Orientation, Multicultural Night 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Wednesday, May 13 | Early Release Wednesday. Students dismiss at 12:30 pm.
Monday, May 25 | Memorial Day Holiday. No school for staff or students.
Tuesday, May 26 | Teacher Workday. No school for students.
Wednesday, May 27 | Holiday. No school for staff or students.
You can access the full 2025-26 calendar here. Days that are shaded pink or blue are holidays for students. Orange days are NOT school holidays.
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Parent/Guardian Handbook
Do you have questions about attendance or food/drink at school or what students can wear? If so, please check out our Parent/Guardian Handbook on our Mount Eagle website. It's available with translations. Click here to access it. Of course, if you have a question about a situation that is not listed, reach out to your child's teacher or an administrator. Their contact information is at the bottom of this newsletter.
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Your Partners in Education
We are honored to start the school year with your family, and will work everyday to ensure a safe and positive learning environment for your child. We can't do it alone. Please contact us when there is a question or concern, especially related to bullying. As a parent, you will often hear about something before staff might. Thank you for all of your support.
Kate Kirkland, Principal
kekirkland@fcps.edu
Frances Torres, Assistant Principal
fetorres@fcps.edu
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