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Heritage Night at SEES was an amazing event!
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From the Principals’ Desk
This week, we had the joy of hosting one of our favorite events of the year, Heritage Night. It was an incredible evening filled with connection, celebration, and pride. Seeing the smiles on our students’ and families’ faces, along with the energy and excitement throughout the building, was truly special. Moments like this remind us how strong our community is when we come together.
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What makes this night so meaningful is the generosity and pride our families and staff bring as they share their cultures, traditions, and stories with one another. From the food and performances to the activities and storytelling highlighted in the event , every part of the evening reflected the richness of our community.
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We are especially grateful to our staff who supported the event and shared their own cultures alongside our families. Together, we honored the diversity that makes SEES so special and created a space where every Eagle feels seen, valued, and proud. 🦅
With appreciation,
April Martin, Proud Principal & Kassandra Flading, Assistant Principal
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Dates & Reminders
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May 1: SCA Spirit Day - Decades Day.
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May 11: Deadline for Yearbook Orders. See below for details.
- May 15: SCA Spirit Day - Endangered Species Day.
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May 19: Band Concert. 7 p.m., Key Middle School. Student performers report at 6:30 p.m.
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May 21: Strings Concert (5th and 6th grade). 6:30 p.m., Key Middle School. Student performers report at 6:00 p.m.
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May 28: SEES PTA Meeting. SEES Cafeteria, 5:00 p.m.
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June 2: Strings Concert (4th grade). 6:30 p.m., Key Middle School. Student performers report at 6:00 p.m.
Click here to see the full 2025-2026 FCPS calendar.
Yearbook Orders
It’s time to order this year’s yearbook! Place your order online here; our school ID code is 5582424. The deadline for ordering is May 11, 2 2026.
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Building Next Year's Classes - Your Input Matters!
We're planning classes for next year and value your input on how to best support your child's learning.
Complete this form by June 1, 2026 to share:
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Learning Styles: Tell us about your child's learning preferences to help us create a suitable environment.
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Teacher Qualities: Describe the teacher characteristics that would benefit your child the most.
Separation Requests: The form allows you to request separation from another student, however, placement prioritizes learning needs, not friendships.
Teacher Requests: While we consider learning styles, specific teacher requests cannot be guaranteed.
Class Assignments: Due to enrollment fluctuations, final class placements are confirmed by mid-August.
Thank you for your valuable feedback!
✨ Literacy Spotlight
What’s happened in Third Grade Reading this week?
FCPS Goal 3: Academic Growth and Excellence: Benchmark
Third Grade Unit 7 Essential Question:
What is a community?
Third Graders are reading personal narratives from young people who live in different types of communities across the United States, along with selections from both historical fiction and contemporary novels. As they explore these texts, they are learning that communities are places where people live and work, and that they can be urban, suburban, or rural. Third Graders are also discovering that each community has its own unique characteristics, shaped by its history, culture, and location, and that these factors influence how communities grow and change over time.
➕ Math Spotlight
What’s happened in Fourth Grade Math this week?
FCPS Goal 3: Academic Growth and Excellence - Student Centered Engagement
Fourth Grade Focus for This Week:
Our fourth graders are diving into geometry this week as they learn to describe shapes by their lines and angles. Students are exploring the attributes and characteristics of different polygons, paying close attention to parallel and perpendicular lines, as well as angles. You can support this learning at home with a fun “Shape Hunt”! Encourage your child to look around your home or neighborhood for real-world examples of shapes—windows, signs, tiles, and more—and describe them using geometry vocabulary. Ask questions like, “How many sides does it have?” or “Do you see any right angles?” It’s a great way to make math meaningful and connect classroom learning to everyday life!
🏡 Community Corner
Summer Extravaganza
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Discover Exciting Summer Learning Activities and IdeasJoin Fairfax County Public Schools for a free, family-friendly community celebration filled with hands-on STEM, arts, and creative experiences for students of all ages. This year’s Summer Extravaganza takes place on Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Woodson High School.
Explore summer learning resources and connect with FCPS offices and community partners. Don’t miss the Student Market and a full day of engaging activities designed to spark learning, growth, and inspiration for the whole family.
For more information, visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage.
Family Information Phone Lines
- Family Information Phone Lines
FCPS family information phone lines are available in nine different languages. An FCPS employee will respond to your call in your preferred language within 24 hours, Monday through Friday.
Call the phone line with questions about your child’s education or FCPS, and someone will help connect you to resources or arrange for you to speak to the appropriate school employee. Learn more about family information phone lines.
Attendance
- Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow. We All Belong Here!
In FCPS, we all belong. From the first day of school, to the last day of school, every child matters. If your student is having a hard time finishing the year strong and attending school, please contact a trusted adult at our school — a teacher, counselor, or administrator. Visit FCPS’ website for more attendance resources.
Mental Health Services
- Your Child's Mental Wellness Matters: Access Comprehensive Services
Reach out to the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) for specialized youth mental health services designed to help your child succeed. The CSB has individual and family counseling, psychiatric diagnostic evaluations, medication management, parenting groups, peer support, crisis response, recovery supports that include medication-assisted treatment (MAT), intensive services, and other services.
Contact CSB Entry and Referral to get started by calling 703-383-8500 or emailing csb@fairfaxcounty.gov.
Additional Mental Health Resources
FCPS has resources available to support your child’s mental health. During after-school hours, parents and students who need additional support can use the 988 Lifeline to get free, confidential guidance from trained crisis counselors on how to best help someone experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis. You can call or text the number.
Recent reports have shared an 11% drop in suicides among young people since the rollout of 988. Please note, the hotline is not only for those experiencing suicidal ideation (or thoughts), it is also available for any mental health or substance abuse-related crisis and those with a loved one experiencing those crises or suicidal thoughts.
And as always, if your concern is an emergency, you should call 911.
Twain Community Night – Thursday, May 14, 2026, 6-8pm
The Mark Twain Middle School PTA looks forward to joining the Mark Twain administration, teachers and staff in welcoming the greater Twain MS community to this annual family event. Twain Community Night is open to current and new students including rising 7th graders from our pyramid elementary schools. This is a fun evening for both students and parents to meet your future teachers, see the school and participate in fun activities. Stop by the PTA tables in the cafeteria to say Hello, participate in the raffle, enjoy our concession stand and grab fresh spirit wear!
Does your local business want to participate as a sponsor or donate an item to our raffle? Email mtmspresident@gmail.com for more information. We love opportunities to promote our community!
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Lewis HS Community Tailgate
Bring the whole family for fun before the Boy's Soccer Senior Night at Lewis HS on May 5 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. There will be activities and prizes, pie-a-principal, music, and lawn games. Visit the Community Resource tables for a chance to win food, tee shirts, and even entrance to the game! Contact Mrs. Pawelczyk for more information at mpawelczyk@fcps.edu.
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