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 A Message from Ms. Kirkland
Dear Mount Eagle Families,
It was so exciting to see so many of our families at Open House! The energy is back in the building, and it was wonderful to see so many students excited to reconnect with friends and teachers and get the new school year started.
School begins Monday, August 24! Students may begin arriving on campus at 8:20 AM, and our doors will open at 8:25 AM. Our staff is ready, and we can’t wait to begin a wonderful year of learning with your children.
As your family transitions back into the school routine, here are a few tips to help make the first week a success:
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Get to bed early. Even though the sun is still out late, children need a good night’s rest so they arrive at school ready to learn.
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Turn off the screens. Consider having children charge their devices outside of their bedrooms overnight so they aren’t tempted to use them when they should be sleeping.
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Bring a backpack every day. A backpack is an essential academic tool and helps students keep track of the materials traveling between home and school.
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Start the day ready to learn. Breakfast and lunch are free for all students. Families are also welcome to pack lunches and snacks from home.
Thank you for your partnership as we begin another school year together. We are so excited to welcome our students on Monday and fill Mount Eagle with learning, laughter, and joy once again!
Warmly,
Kate Kirkland, Principal
Reminder: Parking Lot is Closed in the Afternoon
Mount Eagle does not have a dedicated bus loop, so we are not able to offer Kiss N Ride in the afternoon. In order to get our buses into the parking lot to load our buses, our parking lot closes daily at 3:15 pm. Parents picking up their children may walk to campus, arrive prior to 3:15 pm to park, or park on neighboring streets and then walk to campus.
Updates to Technology in School
The Virginia legislature has passed a law updating what personal electronics are permitted in school. Starting this year, students must turn off and place in backpacks all personal electronics, including cell phones, smart watches, laptops, and wireless headphones. Students may not wear these items during the school day in the building.
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Explore School Meals in the New Menu Platform
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 webpa
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PTO Events & News
At Mount Eagle, every parent is a member of the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). It's a great way to connect with other parents, learn about how to support your child, and have fun! There are many ways you can share your voice, talents, and time. Check out the PTO Website for more information. It's available in multiple languages.
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Important Times
Kiss & Ride: 8:20-8:40am
Doors Open: 8:25am Tardy Bell: 8:45am
Dismissal Bell: 3:30pm
Office Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm
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Important Dates
Monday, August 24 | First Day of School & Boo Hoo! Ya Hoo! Parent Coffee
Wednesday, September 9 | Back-to-School Night
Friday, September 3 - Monday, September 7 | Labor Day Holiday - Schools and office closed
Monday, September 21 | Holiday - No school for students
Wednesday, September 30 | Early Release Wednesday. Students dismiss at 12:30 pm.
You can access the full 2026-27 calendar here. Days that are shaded pink or blue are holidays for students. Orange days are NOT school holidays.
Attendance Matters
Daily, on-time attendance is critical to your child's success in school. Now is the time to begin planning for family events, making sure to plan trips during school breaks and holidays. Please be sure to review the 2026 2027 calendar to begin planning.
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Parent/Guardian Handbook
Do you have questions about attendance or food/drink at school or what students can wear? If so, please check out our Parent/Guardian Handbook on our Mount Eagle website. It's available with translations. Click here to access it. Of course, if you have a question about a situation that is not listed, reach out to your child's teacher or an administrator. Their contact information is at the bottom of this newsletter.
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Your Partners in Education
We are honored to start the school year with your family, and will work everyday to ensure a safe and positive learning environment for your child. We can't do it alone. Please contact us when there is a question or concern, especially related to bullying. As a parent, you will often hear about something before staff might. Thank you for all of your support.
Kate Kirkland, Principal
kekirkland@fcps.edu
Frances Torres, Assistant Principal
fetorres@fcps.edu
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