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Goodies with Grandparents
Goodies with Grandparents was as sweet this year as in other years. It was so heartwarming to see Grannie and Grandpa show love to their grandchildren. We feel blessed to be part of this recognition.
Blue Star Welcome Week Military Potluck
The Military Potluck was so much fun this year. Our own Vanessa Montez (MFLC) called military inspired words for the BINGO game. Every child who won was happy with their prize choice. #Thankyouforyourservice
Review and Sign the SR&R by September 30
The FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) booklet explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. This year’s SR&R includes new Universal Grade Matrices, which are at-a-glance charts that make it easier for families to see behavior expectations and school responses for grades K-3, 4-8, and 9-12.
Families, please review the SR&R and discuss these expectations with your child. Be sure to sign the SR&R acknowledgement form by Wednesday, September 30, either by logging into SIS ParentVUE or signing and returning the Signature Sheet to your child’s school.
Learn more by watching a short video about the SR&R (available in English and Spanish) or visiting the SR&R webpage.
Superintendent Community Conversations
Join the FCPS Superintendent, Dr. Michelle Reid, for a series of Community Conversations that will be held across the school division. Share your thoughts with Dr. Reid and ask her questions. Click on the date to register for any of the following events:
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Wednesday, September 16, 6:45 p.m., at McNair Elementary School
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Monday, September 28, at 6:30 p.m., at Riverside Elementary School
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Monday, October 19, at 6:30 p.m., at Spring Hill Elementary School
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Monday, October 26, at 6:30 p.m., at Beech Tree Elementary School
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Thursday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m., at North Springfield Elementary School
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Friday, November 13, at 6:30 p.m., at Powell Elementary School
Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
School Picture Day is Coming!
Wednesday, October 7th & Thursday, October 8th, 2026
Picture Day Schedule
Wednesday, October 7th – A.M. Pre-School, Pre-School, Kindergarten, 2nd, 3rd & 6th grades.
Thursday, October 8th – P.M. Pre- School, 1st, 4th & 5th grades.
(All students, whether purchasing a package or not, will have their picture taken for the yearbook.)
If purchasing pictures, save time and pre-order online.
📸 Pictures Available: Approximately two weeks after photo day.
🛒 Pre-order Online: https://shop.imagequix.com/g1001416997
📧 Questions about Ordering? Email us at underclass@vosphoto.com
Advanced Academic Programs
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is committed to challenging all students through talent development and differentiated instruction. A continuum of Advanced Academic Program (AAP) services is available to students in Grades K-12 and is designed to match services to each student’s unique academic needs. Identification for Subject-Specific and Part-Time AAP services occurs throughout the school year.
Full-Time AAP services have two identification cycles:
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Fall identification: Students in grades 3-7 who have enrolled in FCPS since January may be referred by October 15, 2026.
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Spring identification: Any FCPS student in Grades 2-7 may be referred by December 15, 2026.
FCPS uses ability testing as one consideration in the holistic identification process for AAP services.
- All students in Grade 2 take the Naglieri General Ability Test (NGAT).
- Students in Grades 3-6 who do not have a multi-domain ability test score take the NGAT.
- Students in Grades 3-6 may retake an ability test one time. Families may request the ability test retake by contacting James Koontz, School Testing Coordinator, at jhkoontz@fcps.edu by September 30.
Families are invited to attend our AAP Family Information Meeting, led by Lauren McGovern, our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART) on Monday, September 28th at 6:00PM in the Silverbrook Library. Below are the topics to be discussed:
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AAP Continuum of Services: Families will learn about the continuum of advanced academic services available to FCPS students.
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Full-Time AAP Identification: Families will learn about the referral and identification processes for Full-Time AAP services.
For more information, please contact Lauren McGovern, AART, at ldmcgovern@fcps.edu or visit the FCPS Advanced Academic Programs website.
Mark Your Calendar
September is…
Attendance Awareness Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15)
- 21- Yom Kippur Holiday - No School
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