April 28: Principals (Delaney & Peterson) Coffee at Primary at 10:00 am
May 6 Kinder Orientation - more info to come
May 8: Basketball Challenge at Mount Vernon HS: Primary Staff vs. Upper Staff. Bring the whole family.
May 14: Family Food Market at Upper
May 20: 3 Hour Early Release Wednesday
May 26: Memorial Day Holiday
May 27: Teacher Workday
May 28: Eid al-Adha Holiday
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Advanced Academic Program (AAP) Screening for School-Based Services
This spring, all students in grades K–5 who are not currently eligible for Full-Time AAP will be screened for School-Based AAP Services.
If you would like to share your child’s strengths as part of this process, you may submit the AAP School-Based Services Referral Form, available here:
Please email the completed form to Ms. Dorothy Stafford at
dlstafford@fcps.edu no later than May 1, 2026 or contact her with questions.
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Submitting this referral form does not initiate the screening process; all students are automatically screened.
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The form simply provides you with an opportunity to share additional information about your child’s strengths and ensures you will receive an eligibility notification in June.
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If your child already participated in the Full-Time AAP screening process this cycle and was not found eligible, no additional referral is needed; you will automatically receive notification.
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If your child is eligible and receiving Subject-Specific AAP services, you do not need to submit a referral form, as they will automatically be screened for School-Based AAP services next year.
For more information about School-Based Services, please refer to the AAP Spring Newsletter by clicking here: https://canva.link/rjtegd53wxrl3rg to view the flyer titled Screening for Subject-Specific and Part-Time Services.
If you have any additional questions, reach out to our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher, Ms. Stafford at dlstafford@fcps.edu.
Girl Scouts Nation's Capital
At Girl Scouts Nation's Capital, we are honored to support the families who serve our country. As part of our dedication to service members, we are proud to offer free memberships to youth from military and foreign service families throughout the month of April.
Register now:
https://gscnc.jotform.com/form/salute-to-service-membership.
Lost & Found
Missing a jacket, hoodie or water bottle? Be sure to check the lost & found located in the cafeteria. Items are starting to accumulate. We will be donating lost items to a local charity on June 1, 2026.
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PreK and Early Head Start
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FCPS PreK and Early Head Start is now accepting applications for School Year 2026-27!
We are High Quality Early Childhood Program for eligible families. PreK is a full day M-F program that prioritizes children 4-year-old by September 30 but also accept applications for children 3- year-old by September 30th. Spaces are limited.
To Apply In-person please bring:
-Child’s birth certificate
-Address Verification Letter
-Proof of Income (2025 taxes, W2 or 1-month paystubs)
For more information or to apply online scan QR code
Visit our website – www.fcps.edu/PreK
Call PreK Office-English: 703-208-7900 Spanish: 703-208-7901
Email- fcpsprekoffice@fcps.edu
Elementary Institute for the Arts
We are excited to share information about our Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA) — a dynamic summer enrichment program serving students currently in grades K–5. Students currently in grade 6 are eligible for our secondary program, Institute for the Arts (IFTA).
Our programs offer students daily experiences in Art, Music, Theatre, and Dance in a fun, supportive environment designed to nurture creativity and confidence. To ensure access for all families, we provide:
- Tuition assistance
- Transportation
- After care options
We would greatly appreciate your help sharing this opportunity with families in your school community. Flyers for all programs — including translated versions — are available here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qX_RLDLyI5_U81c3kF34ZbR87G98KG3O?usp=drive_link
Please feel free to print, post, include in newsletters, send home in folders, or share digitally with families.
Thank you for helping us expand access to high-quality arts experiences for our elementary students. We are grateful for your partnership!
FCPS Cares
FCPS CARES Program
The FCPS CARES Program allows parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees who go above and beyond to help others and show they care about their students, colleagues, and the community. We invite you to submit a story below to acknowledge the great work of an FCPS employee or group of employees who should receive FCPS CARES recognition. To recognize an employee with an FCPS CARES, please view the submission page
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