Principal Updates 9/11/26

Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 09/11/2026 11:13 PM EDT
science

Title I Parent Meeting & Science Night

In collaboration with the Children's Science Center, Mason Crest will be hosting a Title I Science Night on Thursday, October 1st.  

The Title I Parent Meeting will be from 5:30-6:00 p.m. in the library and the Science Night will run from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the gym. We hope you can join us and give feedback on ways we can better support our students' learning.
volunteer

Library Volunteers Needed

Mrs. Lingler is looking for volunteers to support in the library throughout the week. If you are looking for a way to support the school and give back to our community, she would love extra hands in the library. Volunteers ensure our students have access to books and materials when they visit the library. If you are interested, please email Mrs. Lingler at alingler@fcps.edu.

Superintendent Community Conversations

Join us 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:

Reporting Discrimination or Harrassment

FCPS is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for people of all races, national origins, and ethnicities. Individuals experiencing harassment or discrimination should report the incident as soon as possible. 

Cómo reportar discriminación o acoso

FCPS está comprometido a brindar un entorno seguro, acogedor e inclusivo para personas de todas las razas, orígenes nacionales y etnias. Las personas que sean víctimas de acoso o discriminación deben reportar el incidente lo antes posible.

reminder

Early Release Wednesdays

Early release Wednesdays provide elementary teachers with a dedicated block of time to prepare lessons, participate in professional development and training, and collaborate with their peers. A well-supported and continuously improving teaching staff leads to better educational outcomes for students. 

Please view the dates for our school’s early release Wednesdays below:

  • September 30
  • November 18
  • January 13
  • April 7
Calendar reminder graphic

Important Dates & Events

September 21--Yom Kippur (No School)

September 25--Back to School Night (5:00-7:30 p.m.)

September 30--3 hour Early Release

October 1--Title I Annual Meeting (5:30 p.m.) & Science Night (6:00-7:30 p.m.)

October 7--Fall Picture Day

October 12--Teacher Workday (No School for students)

October 30--End of 1st Quarter (2-Hour Early Release)

November 2 & 3--Teacher Workdays & Parent Teacher Conferences