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May 11th- 7th & 8th grade Reading SOL
May 14th- 7th & 8th grade Math SOL
May 25th- No school- Memorial Day
May 26th- No school- Teacher work day
May 27th- No school- Eid
June 17th- Last day of school
SOL Exam Schedule
At Irving Middle School, most students will complete the SOL exams on the following dates:
 *Students who score between 375-399 on their SOL exam are permitted to retake the test if they also have parental permission to do so. If you’d like to opt-in to having your child retake an SOL exam if they qualify, please submit your decision using the Parent Digital Consent application (https://www.fcps.edu/family-resources/technology/digital-resources/consent) or contact our school test coordinator, Leigh Arscott at lbarscott@fcps.edu, to give permission for retesting.
Leigh Arscott
School Test Coordinator/MTSS Coordinator
Laptop Collection:
Laptop collection is scheduled for June 10 and 11 in PE classes. At the time of collection, the HP 45W charger (shown below) must also be turned in. We cannot accept any other brand charger, including off-brand names. If you need to purchase a replacement charger, you may do so in the Irving School Store in MySchoolBucks for $29. If your child will be leaving school before June 10, please have them bring their laptop and charger to the Tech Office before June 10. THANK YOU!
FCPS CTE Summer Learning Opportunity!
Discover Exciting Summer Learning Activities and Ideas
Join 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.
On May the Fourth, the library celebrated all-things Star Wars related throughout the day. At break time students could peruse our many books about Star Wars, work to complete one of two jig-saw puzzles featuring Star Wars scenes, make Star Wars origami figures, and listen to soundtrack music from the films. A good time everyone had (as Yoda would report).
We are in the thick of SOL testing. Please encourage your student to keep a book with them on testing days. After students finish the test, they will have time to read a book.
Keep reading!
Mary Ann Monk & Chad Brizek Irving Librarians
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The 5/1/26 deadline has passed for pre-ordered copies.
After pre-ordered copies are distributed in the first week of June, notices and announcements will be released about the plan for selling additional copies for cash.
Stay tuned for these announcements.
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The After School Program is designed to support academic achievement, foster personal interests and talents, and initiate positive social experiences for all students.
The After School Program runs 5 days a week unless noted. Monday through Thursday, our clubs and activities will run in two activity blocks (2:25 pm to 3:25 pm and 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm) with late buses; late buses arrive after 4:30 pm; FAB Fridays are 2:15 pm to 3:30 pm (please view the schedule on All Parents in Schoology). The club schedule will vary by day and week, the most up-to-date schedule will be posted in the “After School” section in the student portal and Schoology. Students may not leave school and return for the after school program.
In order to sign up for a club, students must sign up using the Weekly Signup located in the After School Program folder located in the Schoology All Students Course and the After School section of the student portal.
Students may participate in as many clubs as they want. We encourage them to try something new as part of the After School Program!
ALL athletic activities and clubs require athletic footwear to participate, locker rooms are not accessible during the After School Program.
Coming Soon:
Magic: The Gathering, begins Monday, May 11, both blocks
Volunteer Club, last meeting on Thursday, May 14
Tennis Club, began Tuesday, May 5, 1st block; participants must bring their own racket
Flag Football, began Monday, April 20, 1st block
Shot Put T&F, will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:25pm - 3:10pm
Guitar Club, began Monday, April 27, 1st block
Football Club, began Wednesday, April 15, 1st block
Kindness Club & Super Sleuths, restarted on Wednesday, April 15, 1st block
Star Trek (Doomsday Machine) Series, began Thursday, April 16, both blocks
Track & Field, began Tuesday, April 7 at 3pm
WITS is moved to WEDNESDAYS
TV Studio returned to Mondays
Boys’ Volleyball Club, began Monday, February 9, 2nd block
WSHS Spanish Honor Society Tutoring, began Thursday, January 22, 2nd block
** When picking up students from After School programs, please use the front loop (not the bus lane in front of the main entrance) - students will come out the main entrance.**
Join us for our final PTA meeting of the school year!
Join us on May 12th at 6:30pm in the Irving Library for our final PTA meeting of the school year. We will be introducing and voting on our new board members for the 2026-27 school year, discussing plans for the summer, and hosting a meet-and-greet with our new Irving Middle School Principal Ms. Emily Cincinnati! Stay tuned for more information to come!
Save the date for our final Spirit Night at Nando Peri-Peri Chicken
Join us on Wednesday, May 13th from 4:00-8:00pm for our final spirit night of the year at Nando's Peri-Peri Chicken! 40% of all purchases will be donated to us to support our amazing Irving community! Can't wait to see you there!
Washington Irving Middle School PTA
irvingmspta@gmail.com
https://irvingms.givebacks.com
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!
Upcoming Events
Fairfax City Volleyball Cup
KJMS Eagles vs. Irving Horsemen
Friday, May 15th, 2026 at 6:30pm
$5 admission at the door.
Katherine Johnson Middle School, 3801 Jermantown Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030
Food Allergies
May is Food Allergy Awareness Month, with Food Allergy Awareness Week from May 10 to May 16. Find more information in FNS’ Dietary Accommodations Toolkit.
Newsletters:
- 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.
Immunizations
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Required Immunizations for Rising 7th and Rising 12th GradersThe following immunizations are required for students entering 7th and 12th grade each school year.
All students entering 7th grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations prior to 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.
All students entering 12th grade are to receive two doses of the Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) prior to the beginning of school. To meet the MenACWY 12th grade requirement, one dose must be administered at age 16 or older.
Parents/guardians are encouraged to plan ahead by scheduling an appointment with your child’s health care provider now to avoid the rush this summer. Please consider getting your child’s immunizations early so that they can attend school in the fall. Summer is a busy time for families and health care providers. As long as your child meets the age requirements listed above, they can be immunized at any time.
Immunization Events for FCPS StudentsFCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will provide school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students at no out-of-pocket cost. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations.
Dates will be made available throughout the school year. Parents/guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. Additional immunization resources are also available.
- Las siguientes vacunas son obligatorias para los estudiantes que entran en 7 -12 grados, cada año escolar.
Todos los estudiantes entrando al grado 7 están obligados a recibir una dosis de cada una de las siguientes vacuna, antes de comenzar la escuela: Refuerzo contra el tétanos, la difteria y la tos ferina (Tdap, por sus siglas en inglés), vacuna antimeningocócica (MenACWY, siglas en inglés) y vacuna contra el virus del papiloma humano (VPH, siglas en inglés).
- Para cumplir con el requisito de la Tdap, la vacuna debe ser administrada a los 7 años de edad o después.
- Para cumplir con el requisito de la MenACWY, la vacuna debe ser administrada a los 10 años de edad o después.
- Para cumplir con el requisito de la HPV, la vacuna debe ser administrada entre las edades de 11 y 12 años de edad, o tan temprano como a los 9 años.
- Como padre o tutor, usted podría decidir no poner a su niño la vacuna HPV. La escuela no exige documentación si un padre o tutor decide no poner la vacuna HPV a su estudiante.
Todos los estudiantes que entren al grado 12 deben recibir dos dosis de la vacuna antimeningocócica (MenACWY, siglas en inglés) antes de comenzar la escuela. Para cumplir este requisito del grado 12, una dosis debe ser administrada a la edad de 16 años o después.
Animamos a padres y tutores a planificar con tiempo y hacer ahora una cita con anticipación con el médico de su niño, para así evitar apuros durante el verano. Por favor, considere ponerle las vacunas a su niño anticipadamente de forma tal, que ellos puedan asistir a la escuela en otoño. El verano es un tiempo muy ocupado para familias y médicos. Siempre que su niño tenga la edad necesaria para cumplir con los requisitos que mencionamos antes, pueden ser vacunados en cualquier momento.
Eventos de Vacunación para Estudiantes de FCPSFCPS, en asociación con “Inspire Health Alliance”, ofrecerá las vacunas requeridas para la escuela y de forma opcional la vacuna contra el “flu”, a todos los estudiantes de FCPS, sin ningún costo. Se realizarán múltiples eventos en ubicaciones designadas de FCPS.
Las fechas serán notificadas a los largo del año escolar. Padres o tutores pueden mirar los próximos eventos y programar una cita para su estudiante. La participación es voluntaria. También hay disponibles recursos adicionales sobre vacunación.
FCPS Family Cafe: Introduction to Career Pathways for Students
Join Family and School Partnerships to explore career pathways, academies, and the wide range of courses and certifications available in FCPS.
This virtual workshop will be held on Wednesday, May 13, at 6:30 p.m. and will highlight the various career and technical education courses available to middle and high school students in FCPS. Currently, there are more than 160 Career and Technical Education (CTE) course options available to students. Many CTE programs include industry credentials, work-based learning, and career and technical student organizations, allowing students to develop the skills needed to be successful in future education, training, and careers.
Register in advance for Career Pathways to receive the Zoom link. Email FamilyEngagement@fcps.edu for more information or call 703-204-4300.
Registration for FCPS athletic preparticipation exams (physicals) is now open:
APPOINTMENT REGISTRATION
All middle and high school students interested in participating in school athletic programs MUST have a valid athletic physical on file with their school prior to participating. All rising middle school students, specifically those who will be in 7th or 8th grade (and rising 6th graders at Poe, Glasgow, and Holmes middle schools) next school year (2026-2027) interested in participating in the middle school sports program are eligible to receive a FREE athletic physical exam through these events.
Athletic physicals are coordinated by the certified athletic trainers at our FCPS high schools and are only available at the dates and times indicated. Students must register in advance and additional information is available through the link above.
District News/In Case You Missed It (ICYMI)
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Newsletters:
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FCPS NewsIn 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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