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 📌Friday, May 15, 7:00 p.m.: PTA Musical - Shrek Jr.
📌Saturday, May 16, 2:00 and 5:00 p.m.: PTA Musical - Shrek Jr.
📌Wednesday, May 20: Science SOL (see details below)
📌Monday, May 25: Memorial Day (student and staff holiday)
📌Tuesday, May 26: Teacher Workday (student holiday)
📌Wednesday, May 27: Eid al-Adha (student and staff holiday)
📌Thursday, May 28, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.: Wonderfest (see details below)
📌Wednesday, June 3, 5:30 p.m.: 3rd Grade Strings Concert
📌Tuesday, June 9: Chorus Concerts (see details below)
📌Wednesday, June 10: Band Concerts (see details below)
📌Thursday, June 11: Strings Concerts (see details below)
📌Friday, June 12: Field Day
📌Monday, June 15: 6th Grade Advancement and Celebration
📌Wednesday, June 17, 1:40 p.m.: Last day of school (2 hour early release)
 SOL Testing Date
SCIENCE: Wednesday, May 20 (5th Grade Only)
Thursday, May 28 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Registration Open Now!
Join us for an evening of learning and wonder!
Students in K-2 have been learning about the role of “Wonder” in scientific exploration. Now it is time to celebrate their curiosity! They are invited to explore the science topic of their choice by completing the sentence, “I wonder…” Then they will create a display and share their learning with our school community.
Register your student today! Registered students in grades K-2 will be provided with a tri-fold display board that they should use to create their presentation. To register, please visit: Wonderfest Registration
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 Important Date Reminders
Friday, May 22: Last day for student checkout
Thursday, May 28: All library books due
 Tuesday, June 9th
Chorus Concert
Concert Time: 6:30 p.m.
Call Time: 6:15pm
Wednesday, June 10th
Band Concerts
4th Grade
Concert Time: 6:00 p.m.
Call Time 5:45 p.m.
5th and 6th grade
Concert Time: 7:00 p.m.
Call Time: 6:40 p.m.
Thursday, June 11th
Strings Concerts
Intermediate Strings Concert Time: 6:30 p.m.
Call Time: 6:00 p.m
Advanced Strings Concert Time: 7:15 p.m.
Call Time: 7:00 p.m.
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Join us for Small Story Squad, a free activity for families with children under the age of 5.
Come for
- A free book
- A literacy activity
- Snacks
- AND FUN!
NEW DATES : May 18
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 The FCPS PreK and Early Head Start programs provide a high-quality early learning experience for qualifying children ages 6 weeks to 4 years old.
PreK: For children who will be age 3 or 4 by September 30, with priority given to 4-year-olds.
Early Head Start: For children ages 0–2 and pregnant women who live in the Reston, Herndon, and Springfield areas.
Classrooms Fill Quickly. Apply Early!
More information and the online application are available here.
 ELIGIBILITY
Open to students currently in grades K-5. All students are welcome:
• FCPS students
• Students enrolled in private schools
• Students who are homeschooled
• Non-Fairfax County residents
CAMP DETAILS
Robinson Secondary School, 5035 Sideburn Rd, Fairfax, VA 22032
• Week One: July 6-10
• Week Two: July 13-17
• Week Three: July 20-24
• Week Four: July 27-31
8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Early drop off begins at 7:30 a.m.
NEW this year! Aftercare available until 5:00 p.m.
Transportation is available from select FCPS schools.
COST
$300 per week*
*Tuition assistance available. See site for details.
REGISTRATION
Registration is open from February 2nd to June 5th.
More information at linktr.ee/iftafcps or contact Maeve Nash, Program Director at mnash@fcps.edu
SoCo Summer Strings is returning this summer! The camp will be hosted at South County Middle School from July 6-17, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM (weekdays only). Camp is open to all rising 5th-9th grade students with at least one year of experience on the violin, viola, cello, or bass. Students will participate in two large ensemble rehearsals, an instrument-specific technique class, and a sectional each day.
You can find more information and register for camp at www.schsorchestra.org/soco-summer-strings. Register early to save money and reserve your student’s spot!
On Friday, May 8, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid provided an update on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Budget. FCPS receives the majority of its funding from the Fairfax County Government and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The Fairfax County Government recently adopted its FY 2027 Budget, and at the funding levels provided, there is currently a $28 million budget gap. In addition, the state budget has not been finalized. At last Thursday's School Board meeting, the superintendent proposed adjustments that would balance the FCPS budget.
Read Dr. Reid’s message to the community for more information on the budget process and budget priorities.
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.
Other SR&R Changes for the 2026-27 School Year
Visit the FCPS website or the School Board agenda to learn about additional updates, including:
- Added guidance and procedures for in-school and out-of-school suspensions and discipline investigations, including supports for students with disabilities and multilingual learners.
- Expanded guidance and standardized disciplinary procedures (“Universal Grade Matrices”) related to harassment, hate speech, discriminatory behavior, and Title IX reporting requirements.
- Responses to incidents involving intimate images, fighting, physical aggression, object throwing, and drug policy violations.
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.
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- 2027 Budget Updates
- New Cell Phone Policy
- Stay Up-to-Date with the Mobile App
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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