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Important Dates
- Wednesday, June 10 | Success Day, 9:30 – 10:30 am
- Friday, June 12 | Career Day
- Wednesday, June 17 | Last Day of School, dismissal at 1:55 pm
Hi SLES Families! The goal is to have the Family Resource Center fully stocked by the last day of school so we can start the 2026–2027 school year strong and ready to support our students and families without interruption! If you are able to and would like to, please place the donations in the red bin in the main lobby. Thank you all, always!   
Career Day 2026!
SLES Families! Mark your calendars—Career Day is coming on Friday, June 12 (9:00–11:30 AM)! 🚀
We’re on the hunt for guest speakers to help bring careers to life for our students! Share your journey, your day-to-day, the fun parts of your job, and what it takes to get there. Big or small, every career story makes an impact!
Want in? I’d love to connect ❤️. We can’t do this without you!
Please feel free to reach out to Ms. Roop directly as well:
rroop@fcps.edu
SLES career day speaker sign up form 2026.pdf
Success Day
We are thrilled to invite you to Success Day, a student-driven celebration of growth, learning, and achievement. On Wednesday, June 10, from 9:30 am – 10:30 am, we will offer an end-of-year "open house" where our students take the lead in telling their own stories of success. Students will share not just what they learned, but how they’ve grown this year. Talk to your child about their plans for this day and join us to celebrate. Prior to the Covid-19 Pandemic, Success Day was a tradition at Stratford Landing and we’re eager to return to this wonderful tradition of celebrating learning and growth and partnership with our families. Additional details about Success Day will be shared in classroom newsletters.
Please Check Your Student’s Lunch Balance
It’s a busy time of year, and we know many priorities are on your plate. As we approach the end of the school year, it is important to check your student’s MySchoolBucks account and pay any remaining school meal balance.
Free and Reduced-Price Meals
Families who earn less than 185% of the poverty level qualify for free and reduced-price meals (FRM). However, an application must be completed and submitted each school year to receive that benefit. The application for the 2026-27 school year will be available this summer.
If you have a current balance and think you may be eligible for free and reduced-price meals, please fill out the FRM application for the 2025-26 school year.
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.
Third Annual FCPS Puzzle Hunt Encourages Active Family Fun
The Solving Fun Puzzle Pals have been busy getting ready for the 3rd Annual Fairfax County Public Schools Puzzle Hunt, and it kicks off in only three weeks!
This free event is open to solvers of all ages and is a great way to keep students and families engaged in fun, creative problem-solving over the summer. It also teaches bike and pedestrian safety and encourages active transportation.
New this year: The school with the most solvers will win a special visit from Sue Doku! Sign up for the Puzzle Hunt!
Summer Screentime is Coming. What’s your Family’s Plan
Consider these FCPS family resources as your family considers summer expectations for technology use.
https://www.fcps.edu/services/community-resources/healthcare-resources/mental-health-and-well-being/media-balance-and-well-being-toolkit
PreK and Early Head Start
PreK Registration for children 3 or 4 years old by September 30 has opened. This website shares more about eligibility the program. Classes fill quickly so encourage families to apply now!
Fort Hunt Football Summer Flag Football
Registration for the Fort Hunt Football's summer flag football program is now open, and the program can provide full scholarships to any student who qualify for free and reduced meals.
Wizard of Oz
Looking for a fun family activity? Follow the yellow brick road to see The Wizard of Oz, presented by the Alexandria Children’s Theatre! Two SLES dolphins are in the cast. Performances take place at Carl Sandburg Middle School and run June 5, 6, 12, and 13. The audience is encouraged to come dressed up as their favorite character from the show. For tickets and details, visit www.ACTheatre.com.
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