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 From celebrating our global roots at Multicultural Night to "wild" adventures during the 2nd grade zoo field trip, it has been an unforgettable week of learning and fun! We also took time to honor our amazing educators during Teacher Appreciation Week for everything they do. Here’s a look at the smiles and memories that made this week so special!
Important Dates
May
May 13: 3 Hour Early Release - students dismissed at 12:35
May 14: Math SOL Test (Grades 3 - 6)
May 17: Color Run
May 20: Science SOL Test (Grade 5)
May 25: Student Holiday (No School)
May 26: Teacher Workday (No School for Students)
May 27: Student Holiday (No School)
June
June 4 and 5: PYP Exhibition
June 8: Field Day
June 17: Last Day of School for Students
Join Us for Summer Learning at Dogwood!
We are excited to host our Summer Learning Programs right here at Dogwood from July 6th through July 24th! Our sessions will run daily from 8:55 AM to 12:55 PM, and bus transportation will be provided for students who normally ride the bus during the school year.
This summer, we are offering several specialized programs:
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Bridge to Kindergarten: Helping our newest learners build essential school routines.
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Explorers: Focusing on academic English development for 3rd–6th grade Multilingual Learners.
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SOAR: Providing core Math and Language Arts reinforcement for students in grades K–6.
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Young Scholars: Offering academic enrichment for students from historically underserved groups.
Action Required: Permission forms were sent home in student folders. Please check your child’s backpack and return the completed form as soon as possible to secure their spot. Electronic forms will be sent out by this afternoon. We look forward to a summer of growth and discovery!
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Yearbooks
Yearbooks are now available to order! Capture the memories from this school year with a keepsake your child can look back on for years to come.
Yearbooks are $25 each. Order forms went home in Thursday's folders. Please be sure to send in your order as soon as possible so your child doesn’t miss out!
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Laptops to Remain at School…Beginning May 4
Beginning Monday, May 4, all student devices will remain at school and will no longer be sent home. This weekend will be the final opportunity for students to bring their devices home to complete their online learning homework.
As we prepare for upcoming testing, devices will be kept at school so they can receive important updates, be checked for any needed repairs, and ensure that every student has a working device ready to go. Keeping devices at school also helps us account for all laptops as we approach the end of the school year.
Students who have been consistently completing their SummitK12 assignments may continue bringing their devices home, as this program runs through June 5. Families of these students received a notification through TalkingPoints earlier this week.
Thank you for your continued support.
SOL Testing Updates
As we head into May, our students in Grades 3–6 are gearing up to showcase all the incredible growth they’ve made this year! Our teachers and students have been working hard, and we are confident in their ability to tackle the upcoming Standards of Learning (SOL) assessments.
📅 Save the Dates
Please mark your calendars for our primary testing windows:
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Wednesday, May 6th: Reading SOL (Grades 3–6)
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Thursday, May 14th: Math SOL (Grades 3–6)
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Wednesday, May 20th: Science SOL (Grade 5 only)
Preparation & Support
Over the next few weeks, students will be conducting in-class reviews to revisit key grade-level concepts and sharpen their test-taking strategies.
We also want to extend a huge "thank you" to the families whose students participated in our After-School and Saturday Test Prep sessions. These extra hours of dedication are a testament to our students' commitment to their own success!
How You Can Help at Home
To ensure your child feels confident and energized on testing days, we recommend:
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A Good Night's Sleep: Aim for 8–10 hours of rest the night before.
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A Healthy Breakfast: Fueling the brain is key to staying focused.
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Positive Encouragement: A simple "You've got this!" goes a long way in reducing test anxiety.
We are so proud of our students' hard work. Let's finish the year strong!
Required Immunizations for Rising 7th
The following immunizations are required for students entering 7th grade each school year.
All students entering 7th grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations before the beginning of school: Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis booster (Tdap), Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY), and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.
- To meet the Tdap requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 7 or older.
- To meet the MenACWY requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 10 or older.
- To meet the HPV requirement, the vaccination should be given between the ages of 11 to 12 or as early as 9 years old.
As a parent/guardian, you may decide that your child will not receive the HPV vaccination. The school does not require documentation if a parent/guardian elects for their student not to receive the HPV vaccination.
FCPS Caters to Food Allergies
May is Food Allergy Awareness Month. The FCPS Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) works to ensure every student has access to safe and nutritious school meals. Since 1 in 13 children in the U.S. has a food allergy, FNS works closely with families to provide reasonable meal accommodations for students whose medical needs affect what they can eat at school.
To support students appropriately and safely, families are asked to submit medical documentation to FNS from a U.S. licensed health care provider so we can tailor meals to each child’s needs.
Learn more about the documentation required and the steps to develop a safe menu for students.
📱 Stay up to Date With the FCPS Mobile App!
The FCPS mobile app offers a customized platform to help keep families connected and informed, directly from their smartphones. You can download the Fairfax County Public Schools mobile app by going to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and searching for “FCPS.”
With the app, you can:
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Stay up to date: Get the latest news from our school and FCPS.
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View school calendars: See events, activities, holidays, and early dismissals.
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Check school menus: See what’s for lunch and breakfast today, tomorrow, or next week.
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Tap to contact: Quickly call attendance lines or email school staff.
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Access key links: Jump to ParentVUE, Schoology, and the FCPS website in one tap.
Users can access updates and content without having to sign in, making it easy for everyone to stay informed.
Learn more about the new mobile app, including feedback from parents.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- FCPS Caters to Food Allergies
- Immunizations Needed Before 7th and 12th Grade
- Thank you, Teachers and Staff!
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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