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Welcome back, families!
We are so excited to welcome our students back into the building on Monday! It was truly amazing to see so many children at Open House, arriving with smiling faces and such wonderful energy. Their excitement reminded us just how special our school community is, and we cannot wait to have everyone together again.
Our teachers and staff have been working hard to prepare classrooms, plan meaningful learning experiences, and make sure we are ready for an amazing first day back. We are looking forward to a year filled with learning, connection, joy, and growth.
Before we begin our first day, we hope you will join us for Chalk the Block, hosted by our PTA, this Sunday at 6:00 PM in front of the school. We will come together as a community to draw pictures and write encouraging messages on the sidewalks, creating a warm and colorful welcome for everyone arriving Monday morning. We would love to see families there and make this a special tradition for our school community!
Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We are so grateful to be part of such a caring community, and we are looking forward to a wonderful year ahead.
As always, please reach out and connect with us at any time. We are here to listen, support, and partner with you throughout the school year.
See you all soon,
Ms. Textoris and Mrs. Burke
We're excited to kick off the school year with one of Villa's favorite traditions—Chalk the Block!
This special event is a fun way for our school community to welcome students back with colorful messages and encouraging artwork that will brighten their first day.
This event will take place on Sunday, August 23rd at 6 PM on the Fairfax Villa sidewalks. Chalk will be provided.
Can't make it at that time? No problem! Grab your chalk and decorate the sidewalks at your convenience before students arrive on Monday.
As the first day of school approaches, we know you might be feeling a mix of emotions—whether you’re excited to see your little one take this big step or a bit teary-eyed about how fast they’re growing up (or maybe a little of both!).
To help kick off this milestone, we’d love for our Kindergarten parents to join us for our 'Tears and Cheers' event!
Where: Fairfax Villa Elementary School Library
When: Monday, August 24th from 9:15 to 10:00
What’s in store:
- A warm cup of coffee or tea (and maybe a tissue or two) ☕
- The chance to meet the PTA board and connect with other kindergarten parents
Whether you’re cheering, tearing up, or doing a bit of both, we’re here to support you as we embark on this exciting school year together.
We can’t wait to meet you and share this special moment!
One of the best ways to support Fairfax Villa is by joining our PTA!
The PTA plays a vital role in enriching our school community by supporting student programs, organizing family events, providing resources for teachers, and creating meaningful opportunities for families to connect.
Becoming a PTA member is an easy way to make a positive impact—whether you have time to volunteer or simply want to show your support. Every membership strengthens our school community and helps provide valuable experiences for our students.
We encourage all families to join us in making this school year a memorable and successful one for every child!
Experience an easier way to view your child’s school menus using MealViewer:
- View what is being served each day.
- View the nutritional information for each meal.
- See if any specific allergens are being served.
- Get notified when your student’s favorite meal is being served.
Printable menus are always available on the Food and Nutrition Services webpage.
As summer winds down, we are looking forward to welcoming students back to our classrooms. Use the following list to help make sure your child is ready!
☑️ Sign Up for SIS ParentVUE
Access your student’s attendance records, grades, and assignments at any time with SIS ParentVUE. Contact our registrar at 703-267-2800 if you need an activation code. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.
☑️Update Your Contact Information
Be sure you receive important information! Update your phone number(s) and/or email address(es) by clicking “My Account” and reviewing the “Online Verification/Update.” On that form, you can also update immunization records, health information, and emergency contacts.
☑️ Update Immunizations and Records
Immunizations are required for all students to attend school in Virginia. This is an important part of protecting them from certain diseases and keeping them healthy.
When your child is immunized, remember to request a copy of their immunization record and bring that to our front office or submit the record via SIS ParentVUE as soon as possible. Find more information on FCPS’ website.
☑️ Learn About School Meals
Families need to provide their children with money to purchase meals at school or send them with a packed lunch. Alternatively, families may apply to receive free and reduced-price meal benefits, pending approval.
☑️ Bookmark the School Year Calendar
Be sure to bookmark the FCPS school year calendar to keep track of school holidays, breaks, and observances:
- Days marked blue with an “H” are student holidays. Schools are closed on these days.
- Days marked orange with an “O” are religious and cultural observance days (or evenings, if only half marked). There is school on these days, but certain events that cannot be made up may not be scheduled on these days.
- Days marked as TW, SD, and SP and in pink are holidays for students but working days for teachers and staff.
Please note that some holidays and observances, such as Eid al Fitr, may shift, and the calendar may be adjusted.
We will begin distributing student ID cards to all our students who ride the school bus or use FCPS transportation services.
Students will be given their ID card by their classroom teachers. They will be instructed to keep them in their backpacks during the school day. Please reinforce this with your child at home.
Students who have student ID cards should begin tapping as they board and exit the bus. Only students who use FCPS transportation services will be provided with a student ID card at this time.
We ask for your patience! Bus drivers will begin checking in students next week and may need some extra time at each bus stop while they do this. The transportation team is working hard to minimize any potential delays.
Learn more about the bus navigation and student ID cards.
Families are encouraged to review the updated FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) document, which explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses in order to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment.
Updates for the 2026-27 school year include new Universal Grade Matrices (UGMs).
UGMs are charts that show behavior expectations and school responses by grade level (K-3, 4-8, and 9-12).
These at-a-glance resources (in Appendix D of the SR&R) are designed to make it easier for parents and caregivers to understand how schools respond to different types of behavior concerns.
Visit the SR&R webpage for more information and to review additional updates to the SR&R for the 2026-27 school year.
The Fall Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener will be administered to students in grades 3 through 12 in October. Students use the SEL Screener twice a year to share their perspectives on how well their school and community help them develop skills they need to succeed. The screener works by asking questions or presenting statements that students can think about and respond to. This gives students a way to share how well their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported.
After each screening, results are available in the Documents tab of SIS ParentVUE and mailed to families without a ParentVUE account. For more information, including SEL Screener questions and opt-out information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage.
8/23: Chalk the Block, Fairfax Villa Elem, 6PM
8/24: First Day of School!
8/24: Tears and Cheers 9:15-10:15 in the library, K families
9/4 & 9/7 Labor Day Break, No School
9/14 Boosterthon Kick-off Day!
9/16 Back to School Night, 6PM to 8PM
9/21 Yom Kippur, No School
Be Informed; Stay Involved!
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