SARATOGA CONNECTION
November 4, 2026
Principals’ Corner
We are beginning this quarter with some fantastic community events to bring us together, including our Veterans Day celebrations, the PTA Book Fair, and our Thanksgiving Lunch.
Veterans Day Celebrations – Wednesday, November 11
We invite all active duty and retired military members to join us as we thank you for your service to our country!
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Doughnuts with Dependents (8:30 a.m.) Come together with your student and other military-connected families to enjoy some tasty treats and connect with our community.
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Veterans Day Parade (9:30 a.m.): Any interested veteran is welcome to join our annual parade through the school; our students love having the opportunity to show their appreciation for your service! Please bring your photo ID if you plan on participating in the parade.
PTA Book Fair – November 16 - 20
The PTA is proud to sponsor our upcoming Book Fair! Students will have the opportunity to preview the fair on Friday, November 13.
Book Fair Shopping Hours:
- Friday, Nov 13: Student Previews
- Monday, Nov 16: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 a.m.
- Tuesday, Nov 17: 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Sensory Shopping Hours: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday, Nov 18: 8:30 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.
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Family Night: 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m
- Thursday, Nov 19: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Thanksgiving Lunch Day: Parents attending the Thanksgiving Lunch are welcome to shop! Please ensure you have your ID.
- Friday, Nov 20: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
- Book Fair closes at 3:00 PM for pack-up
Annual K-6 Thanksgiving Lunch – Thursday, November 19
We welcome all families (K-6) to join their child(ren) for our annual Thanksgiving Lunch! We will be running a special lunch schedule to accommodate our visitors: your child's teacher will be sending out the specific time for your child's lunch.
We will be pre-selling tickets for this event. On November 6, the RSVP form will be sent out via Talking Points. If you plan to attend, please complete the RSVP form and submit your payment by November 18, 2026.
Upon arrival on November 19, please check in at the welcome table in the main lobby with a photo ID. To help keep check-in running smoothly, there will be two separate lines: one for prepaid tickets and one for day-of payments. Each meal is $5.50; for day-of payments, we will only be accepting cash and will require exact change. This year, MySchoolBucks is not able to support guest meals.
Once you have checked in, you will receive a Thanksgiving lunch ticket that you will turn in when you go through the lunch line in the cafeteria where the best lunch line workers will serve you a delicious Thanksgiving meal.
Be the Change,
Abby Ragan Abby Lower Jordan Perry
Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal
- Superintendent Community Conversations
Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for a Community Conversation. Students, families, staff, and community members are invited to ask questions, share concerns, and discuss what matters most to them. Everyone is welcome!
The final event will take place Tuesday, December 1, at 6:30 p.m., at Powell Elementary School. Click the date to register. Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
Hear From Parents, Students, and Others at the Special Education Family Conference Opening Session
The annual Special Education Family Conference, Stronger Together: Connecting Families and Schools, will take place on Saturday, November 14, at Hayfield Secondary School.
New this year, the conference will open with an inspiring panel discussion featuring voices from across our school community: an FCPS student, a high school principal, a community partner, and an FCPS parent.
Panelists will share personal experiences and practical ideas for building supportive, inclusive communities where students can thrive both in and beyond the classroom.
Register to attend and visit the Special Education Family Conference webpage to learn more about the panelists. Email questions to SpecialEdFamilyConf@fcps.edu.
- Immunization Events for FCPS Students
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will be providing school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students, ages 18 and under, with no out-of-pocket costs. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations.
Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year. Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. Additional immunization resources are also available.
Reminders
- November 16 - 20: Book Fair
- November 19: Thanksgiving Lunch
- November 25 - 27: No School
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