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Thank you to the families, our incredible PTA, and our students who made Staff Appreciation Week so amazing at SEES! The thoughtful notes, delicious treats, and generous gifts throughout the week truly made our staff feel appreciated and celebrated.
With gratitude,
April Martin, Proud Principal and Kassandra Flading, Assistant Principal
Dates & Reminders
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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 20: Three Hour Early Release. Students will be dismissed at 1:05 p.m. unless we have already received notification from their families that they should stay until 4:05 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 25: Memorial Day Holiday. School is closed for staff and students.
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May 26: Teacher Workday. School is closed for students. Our offices will also be closed.
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May 27: Eid al-Adha Holiday. School is closed for staff and students.
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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.
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June 17. Last Day of School/Two-Hour Early Dismissal. SEES Students will be dismissed at 2:05 p.m.
Click here to see the full 2025-2026 FCPS calendar.
🏡 Community Corner
- New Cellphone Policy Starts July 1
On Thursday, May 7, the Fairfax County School Board approved changes to the FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R). The approved changes include updated guidance for cellphone possession and use, to align the FCPS cellphone policy with Senate Bill 108. This new Virginia law goes into effect on July 1 and states that all schools in the Commonwealth must follow a “bell-to-bell” phone-free policy.
This means that starting July 1, 2026, across all grade levels at FCPS, student cellphones, phone accessories, and all smart devices (including watches that serve a dual purpose, such as smart watches, as well as earbuds, headsets, smart glasses, and other other items connected to the internet) must be off and personally stored (i.e., put away in backpacks) for the duration of the school day — thus, no cellphones from bell to bell.
High school students will no longer be able to use cellphones and personal devices during lunchtime. More details are available on the FCPS Cellphone Policy webpage.
- Finish the School Year With Strong Attendance!
As we enter the final weeks of the school year, Fairfax County Public Schools appreciates your continued partnership in supporting your child’s success. Regular attendance plays an important role in helping students stay engaged in learning, maintain connections with their teachers and peers, and finish the school year strong.
Attending school consistently also helps students build valuable habits such as responsibility, perseverance, and daily routines that support success both in and out of the classroom.
If your child needs to miss school, please remember to report the absence. Full-day absences can be reported in ParentVUE. Families may also report absences by calling the school attendance line or emailing the school-designated attendance address.
If your child is experiencing challenges that are affecting attendance, we are here to help. Please contact your child’s school so staff can partner with you to provide support and resources. Learn more about attendance resources.
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