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Get ready for a fantastic new school year! We are counting down the days until we open our doors to welcome our students back to the classroom. We are busy putting the finishing touches on planning for what will be an amazing year, and we couldn't be more excited!
We welcome you to our annual Military Family BBQ, held August 12 from 6 to 7:30pm on the Mantua playground. Meet families who are just moving into the area and reconnect with Mantua families at this informal picnic. Please RSVP using the link below.
You won't want to miss our Open House, held on August 21. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with your child's teacher and for your student to get familiar with their learning space! Please refer to the schedule below for your family's entry time.
If you are new to Mantua, we warmly invite you to join Principal Shannon on the playground for Popsicles with the Principal! This event will be held on August 22 from 10-11am.
Take good care,
The Mantua Admin Team
Linda Shannon, Michele Maurer, Colleen Vaughan
August 12: Mantua Military Family BBQ, 6-7:30 PM
- Open to all military connected families
- Food will be provided
- Feel free to bring a dessert to share!
- Please RSVP using this link.
August 21: Mantua Student and Family Open House, 12-2:15 PM
August 22: Popsicles with the Principal, Mantua playground, 10-11 AM
August 24: First day of school!
August 26: Ice Cream Social hosted by Mantua PTA, Mantua playground, 6:00-7:30 PM
September 2: Kindergarten Meet the Teacher event, 4:30 to 5:15pm
September 3: Woodson HS Feeder Night from 5 to 7pm
Mantua Military Family BBQ
 Join us for our annual Military Family BBQ on August 12 from 6-7:30pm on the Mantua playground! The meal will be provided, but please consider bringing a dessert to share. Please help us by RSVPing using the link provided above so that we can plan accordingly for food and fun. We would love to have you join us!
Mantua Open House
Join us for the Open House on August 21 to prepare for your exciting new school year. We look forward to seeing both new and familiar faces at this event!
- Families are asked to attend at designated times based on their child's last name. This allows us to better manage parking availability and maintain a comfortable flow of visitors through the building.
- Please enter through the gym (Door 5).
- Rocky’s Resource Fair - Meet our specialists, tech team, family liaison and many other staff members here! In addition to our staff, the Mantua PTA, School-Aged Child Care (SACC), and several after-care companies will have resource tables. Session participants are invited to visit classrooms at their designated time directly from the Rocky's Resource Fair.
- Classroom Visit - Your family will walk to the classroom(s) at the designated times, meet your teachers, and drop off school supplies.
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SESSION 1 - LAST NAMES A-G
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Rocky’s Resource Fair
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12:00 - 12:15 PM Gym
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Visit Classrooms
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12:15 - 12:45 PM
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SESSION 2 - LAST NAMES H-O
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Rocky’s Resource Fair
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12:45 - 1:00 PM Gym
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Visit Classrooms
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1:00 - 1:30 PM
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SESSION 3 - LAST NAMES P-Z
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Rocky’s Resource Fair
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1:30 - 1:45 PM Gym
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Visit Classrooms
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1:45 - 2:15 PM
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Open House Concluded
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Staff Meeting
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2:15 PM
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New Student & Family Popsicles with the Principal
We know the new school year is ready to start when it's time for Popsicles with the Principal!
- Join us on Mantua’s playground on Saturday, August 22, from 10-11:00 AM.
- There is no need to RSVP for this event; just come out and join in the festivities as we get to know each other!
Mantua PTA Ice Cream Social
One of our favorite celebrations, the Mantua PTA Ice Cream Social will be held on August 26th from 6 to 7:30pm on the Mantua playground. Please be sure to save the date as you won't want to miss this opportunity to connect with your Mantua community! Flyers and information on pre-sale wristbands will be going home in Tuesday folders.
Clinic and Medication Drop-off
The clinic will host office hours for questions and medication drop-offs the week of August 17th. Office hours will be:
Wednesday, August 19 from 1 to 4pm
Thursday, August 20 from 9 to 4pm
Friday, August 21 from 12 to 4pm
As Open House is a very busy time, please consider other available times for medication drop-off. You may also contact the clinic by calling the main office phone number, 703-645-6300.
Your Family's App Toolbox
SIS ParentVUE - The SIS ParentVUE Account (Student Information System ParentVUE Account) is the FCPS secure solution for accessing information about your child's attendance, class performance, demographic data, and link to Schoology. A new app is available for download, please see the information provided below.
TalkingPoints - TalkingPoints is a free app that allows families to communicate with teachers in their preferred language. We will use this platform to share important information about your child's education and progress.
PickUpPatrol - Mantua uses PickUpPatrol for daily attendance needs and reporting. PickUpPatrol provides a secure app for parents to download and add arrival and dismissal plan changes. Click on the link for more information on how to download the app. New families will receive an invitation to create an account before the first day of school.
MySchoolBucks - Online payment for lunch accounts and field trips are available through the MySchoolBucks School Store. This online payment service provides a quick and easy way to pay for school-related purchases. You will be able to pay for a variety of school fees using credit/debit cards or electronic checks.
Free and Reduced Price Meal Applications
Families must complete the Free and Reduced Price Meal application before the start of each school year. Approved applications may also qualify students for additional benefits. Look for the application in August, view criteria, and up-to-date information on the Free and Reduced-Price Meals webpage. Families should reach out to their schools with questions or for assistance.
To apply online:
- Visit www.MySchoolApps.com.
- In the State drop-down menu, select Virginia.
- Click on the Search button.
- On the next screen, select Fairfax County Public Schools from the Choose your District dropdown.
- Click on the Select District & Continue button.
FCPS Bus Transportation ID Cards
New for the 2026-27 school year, FCPS will be issuing bus transportation cards for all students. Student tap their ID card on the bus mobile tablet, signaling that they have boarded, which improves the safety and security of students. More information will be coming from FCPS Transportation Services. You can find out more about this safety initiative here.
2026-27 Class Assignments - ParentVue
Beginning August 20th, you will be able to view your child's class placement through ParentVue. You may want to check now to ensure that you have access to your ParentVue account.
Need help creating a SIS ParentVUE account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE. If you need support getting access to your account, please reach out to Mergie Kakouris, MBKakouris@fcps.edu.
New ParentVUE Mobile App Now Available
FCPS families can now download the new ParentVUE mobile app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. The updated app offers a more secure sign-in experience and includes the option to enable multi-factor authentication for added account security. The current ParentVUE app will continue to work for approximately six months, but families should download the new app by December 2026 to ensure uninterrupted access to their student's information. Learn more about the new app and installation instructions on the FCPS website. Parents who need assistance can submit a Parent Support Request.
Linda Shannon, Principal LCSshannon@fcps.edu
Colleen Vaughan, Assistant Principal CAVaughan@fcps.edu
Michele Maurer, Assistant Principal, Mkmaurer@fcps.edu
Susan Palomino, Administrative/Finance Assistant SLPalomino@fcps.edu
Mergie Kakouris, Student Information Assistant, MBKakouris@fcps.edu
Fadwa Finaish, Office Assistant, FFinaish@fcps.edu
Judy Toy, Office Assistant, JPToy@fcps.edu
Avril Donat, Office & Library Assistant Andonat@fcps.edu
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