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Dear Mantua families,
The rain held off, and our students and staff had a blast at the Run for Rocky! The students' energy soared throughout the day, and it was wonderful to see so many family members come out to support! This event is always a highlight of the year, and we absolutely loved all the smiling faces! Rocky the Raccoon joined in on the fun and helped cheer us on to a great day! Run for Rocky fundraising continues until October 23rd; you can find more information at www.mantuapta.org. We’ve shared a few photos, but you can see many more on the Mantua Elementary Instagram page.
For the week ahead:
- The Family Life Education Preview Night will be October 21st; more details can be found below
- Please take note of our upcoming Mantua Family Workshop on October 26. We will hold several workshops throughout the year on different topics to help inform families of some of our education and evaluation processes. More information can be found below.
We hope you have a wonderful rest of your weekend!
Take good care,
Linda Shannon, Michele Maurer, and Colleen Vaughan
 
October 30: End of the Quarter, 2 hour early release at 2:05 PM
Mantua Spirit Parade, details to come
November 1: Daylight Savings Time ends, move clocks back one hour
November 2: School Planning Day, Student Holiday
November 3: Teacher Workday, Student Holiday
November 6 and 7: Mantua PTA Drama Club Performance
Friday 7:30 PM
Saturday 4PM and 7PM
Mantua Family Workshop
At Mantua, we value our partnership with families and want to create opportunities for us to learn and grow together.
This year, we plan to host quarterly Family Workshops to help families learn more about our school, FCPS programs, and ways to support student success. We will offer workshops both in person and virtually, depending on the topic and family interest.
Our first Mantua Family Workshop topic is: Understanding Mantua’s School Improvement Plan (SIIP): Learn about Mantua’s school improvement goals, how we identify areas of growth, and how we work together to support student success.
Please RSVP here to let us know whether you plan to attend our first Family Workshop. We will serve coffee and light refreshments.
Topic: Understanding Mantua’s School Improvement Plan (SIIP): Learn about Mantua’s school improvement goals, how we identify areas of growth, and how we work together to support student success
Date: October 26th, 2026
Time: 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Location: Mantua Elementary School
Link for the first part of the workshop: https://fcps.click/mantua - Password: fcps
Parent Preview Night - Accessing K-6 Family Life Education Materials (FLE)
K-6th grade classes will be participating in Family Life Education (FLE) lessons beginning in November. Be on the lookout for communication from teachers regarding the specific dates.
For your convenience, families can view the lessons and materials at their own pace in the All Parents/Guardians: Mantua Elementary School Schoology Course. Detailed instructions on how to access these materials can be found HERE.
Additionally, the Woodson Pyramid will be hosting a Virtual Parent Preview Night for FLE on Wednesday, October 21, from 5:30-6:00 PM. This event gives you an opportunity to ask questions and get help accessing the materials virtually.
Join us using this link: https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/93938963976?pwd=IHjKylFG1cXWapiZ25LcSruyS2l9Ba.1
We invite you also to learn more about Fairfax County's elementary FLE program on the FCPS website.
Please reach out to Michele Maurer (Mantua FLE administrator at mkmaurer@fcps.edu or Karent Bruining, FLE lead teacher at kjbruining@fcps.edu with any questions.
Mantua Spirit Parade
The school-wide Spirit Parade will occur from 9:45 to 10:45 AM on October 30 on the track. Students are welcome to wear costumes for the parade. Costumes must be school-appropriate, allow for safe movement, and should not include full face masks or any toy weapons. We appreciate your help in keeping our event fun and safe. Please reach out to your child's teacher for more information and to ask any questions.
Woodson High School Events
Please join us for this year's Homecoming Parade on Friday, October 23 at 4:30. The parade route is included below.
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:
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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.
FCPS Is Participating in Virginia Quality Birth to Five (VQB5)
Virginia Quality Birth to Five is Virginia’s system for measuring and supporting quality in early childhood programs so children enter kindergarten ready to learn. VQB5 builds on health and safety standards by measuring the quality of teacher-child interactions and the use of the curriculum. Visit the Virginia Quality Birth to Five website for more information.
Share Your Thoughts on Schools and Buildings in the Renovation Queue Survey
The Office of the Chief of Facilities Services and Capital Programs is seeking input from community members, families, and employees about school facility needs and how FCPS prioritizes facility improvements.
Whether you work in an FCPS school, have a child enrolled, or live near an FCPS school, please share your perspective. The survey asks about building conditions, how facilities affect teaching and learning, renovation priorities, and what information would help you better understand this process.
Look for the survey in your email on Friday, October 16. The survey takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. Participation is voluntary, and all responses will be kept confidential. The survey will remain open until Saturday, October 31.
Did You Know? Bond Referendums Fund Facility Renovations
FCPS does not pay for facility renovations out of its general operating budget. Instead, Fairfax County voters decide on how much money FCPS can spend on capital improvement projects through bond referendums. Bonds are issued by the county to the school division and allow FCPS to renovate buildings without increasing taxes.
Learn more about bond referendums and how they support our schools on the Bond Referendum webpage.
Annual Special Education Family Conference: We Need You!
Register now to attend the annual Special Education Family Conference, Connected Communities, Thriving Students, on Saturday, November 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hayfield Secondary School.
Educators, families, and community members are invited to this in-person event at no cost. Participants can connect, learn, and explore available special education services, supports, and resources. Lunch will be provided for all participants. Register to attend the conference.
Linda Shannon, Principal LCShannon@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
Jen Howard, Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, jhoward1@fcps.edu
Maria Regina Incer, Family Liaison, mrincernunez@fcps.edu
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