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Hello Stenwood Families,

This week at Stenwood, it was time for our 3^rd through 6^th grade Stingers to show their learning on the Math SOLs on Thursday and Friday. We are proud of our students and teachers for all their hard work all year, not just on these assessments this week. Our 5^th grade students will have our last major testing day of the year next Wednesday when they take their Science SOL.

Starting last Friday, several grade levels started their ABC countdown to the end of the year!  It is hard to believe that we have less than 20 days of school left.  

As a reminder, there are schedule impacts on May 25^th-27^th - No school for students (Memorial Day & Eid al-Adha).

We know the end of the year is packed with events here is what we have coming up:

• PTA’s Flip Flop Hop - May 29^th
• Band/Strings Concert - June 4^th
• Final PTA Meeting and Volunteer Celebration  - June 9^th 
• K-5 Class Parties - June 12^th, your class parent should be sending an email with more information
• Variety Show - June 16^th
• 6^th Grade Party - June 16^th
• 6^th Grade Promotion Ceremony - June 17^th
• Last Day of School - 2 hour early release - June 17^th

Below you will find information about the following items:

• Support Your Children During Important Spring Assessments - Reminder
• Now Hiring: Substitute Instructional Assistants for the 2026–2027 School Year for Marshall Pyramid | Apply Now
• Spring Pictures Are Now Online! - Reminder
• Summer Extravaganza - Reminder
• Nominations Open for the Bussey Memorial Equity Award - Reminder
• Required Immunizations - Reminder
• Pre-K and Early Head Start Programs - Reminder
• FCPS App - Reminder
• Holidays and Observations Drawing Contest - Reminder
• School Meals and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications - Reminder
• Stenwood PTA - Reminder

Sincerely,

Erica Riley, Principal
esriley@fcps.edu 

Bryan Case, Assistant Principal 
bgcase@fcps.edu

Support Your Children During Important Spring Assessments

Our students will be participating in spring assessments based on their grade level and courses. This includes summative assessments like Standards of Learning (SOL) tests, which measure what a student knows, and progress assessments like Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) tests, which measure where they are in their learning.

Parents and caregivers can help their children perform their best on these tests by reminding them to get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and the cell phone policy still applies during testing season. 

It is important that students attend school on scheduled testing dates. If you are aware of a conflict that may cause your student to miss a test, please notify us as soon as possible. Here is our SOL Schedule for 3rd through 6th grades:

                Monday, May 18^th - Math make-ups

                Wednesday, May 20^th - 5th grade Science

                Thursday, May 21^st - Make-ups for all subjects

Learn more about how to support your child.. 

Now Hiring: Substitute Instructional Assistants for the 2026–2027 School Year for Marshall Pyramid | Apply Now

The Marshall Pyramid is seeking individuals who can provide continuity of instructional teaching as a substitute instructional assistant. Able to inspire, enable and empower students to meet high academic standards. The position offers:

✔ Flexible schedule ✔ Make a difference in your local community ✔ Great for people with a passion for teaching/assisting students

Join our team and support student learning!

Apply today! For details, visit the FCPS Substitute Employment Website. When applying, search “Substitute” and select the Marshall pyramid posting.

Spring Pictures Are Now Online!

Order yours today at https://shop.imagequix.com/g1001355990!

Use your student ID when prompted for the online code.

For questions regarding school pictures please email: underclass@vosphoto.com

Discover Exciting Summer Learning Activities and Ideas

Discover Exciting Summer Learning Activities and Ideas

Join Fairfax County Public Schools for a free, family-friendly community celebration filled with hands-on STEM, arts, and creative experiences for students of all ages. This year’s Summer Extravaganza takes place on Saturday, June 6^th, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Woodson High School. 

Explore summer learning resources and connect with FCPS offices and community partners. Don’t miss the Student Market and a full day of engaging activities designed to spark learning, growth, and inspiration for the whole family. 

For more information, visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage.

Nominations Open for the Bussey Memorial Equity Award

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award. This award recognizes an employee, student, or community member who has demonstrated significant and impactful efforts to improve the educational experiences and outcomes of students from groups who are marginalized or underserved.

Any staff, student, or community member can nominate an individual for the award. All nomination materials must be submitted by Monday, May 18^th.  

The Minority Student Achievement Oversight Committee (MSAOC) sponsors this award to honor the legacy of Dr. Bussey, a founding member of the MSAOC and a longtime advocate for students and families. 

Full details and the nomination information form can be found at the Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award webpage. 

Required Immunizations for Rising 7^th and Rising 12^th Graders

The following immunizations are required for students entering 7^th and 12^th grade each school year. 

All students entering 7^th grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations prior to the beginning of school: Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap), Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY), and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. 

• To meet the Tdap requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 7 or older.
• To meet the MenACWY requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 10 or older.
• To meet the HPV requirement, the vaccination should be given between the ages of 11 to 12 or as early as 9 years old. 

1.  As a parent/guardian, you may decide that your child will not receive the HPV vaccination. The school does not require documentation if a parent/guardian elects for their student not to receive the HPV vaccination.

All students entering 12^th grade are to receive two doses of the Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) prior to the beginning of school. To meet the MenACWY 12^th grade requirement, one dose must be administered at age 16 or older. 

Parents and guardians are encouraged to plan ahead by scheduling an appointment with your child’s health care provider now to avoid the rush this summer. Please consider getting your child’s immunizations early so that they can attend school in the fall. Summer is a busy time for families and healthcare providers. As long as your child meets the age requirements listed above, they can be immunized at any time.

Immunization Events for FCPS Students FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will provide school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students at no out-of-pocket cost. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations. 

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. 

Pre-K and Early Head Start Programs 

FCPS Pre-K and Early Head Start programs provide a high-quality early learning experience for qualifying children with economic and educational risk factors, ages 6 weeks to 4 years, living in Fairfax County. 

• Pre-K prioritizes 4-year-old applicants but also accepts applications for children who will be 3 years old by September 30 of the same year.

• Early Head Start is located at three elementary schools — Clearview, Crestwood, and Dogwood — and accepts applications from pregnancy to 2 years old.

Families are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Space is limited and provided based on need, not on a first-come, first-served basis.

Applications are accepted online, by email, by mail, or in person at the program office at 7423 Camp Alger Avenue, Falls Church, Virginia 22042.  

If you have a question about the application process or status, please call 703-208-7900 (English) or 703-208-7901 (Spanish).