Fort Belvoir Upper News

Important Dates

May 20 - 3 Hour Early Release

May 26 - Memorial Day - Holiday

May 27 - Teacher Workday

May 28 - Eid al-Adha - Holiday

A Message from Principal Peterson

Dear Families,

Strong family-school partnerships are essential to student success, and we are incredibly grateful for the continued support, communication, and encouragement you provide each day. When families and schools work together, students benefit academically, socially, and emotionally. Your involvement, whether through reinforcing routines at home, encouraging perseverance, supporting attendance, or staying connected with teachers, plays a powerful role in helping our students grow and thrive.

We want to recognize the incredible effort our students are demonstrating during testing season. Our students have remained focused, determined, and committed to giving their very best each day. Teachers and staff continue to encourage and support students as they work hard and show perseverance throughout the testing process.

We are also excited for our upcoming Miles for Heroes whole-school field trip experience on May 20th, with the official ceremony beginning at 10:00 a.m. This meaningful opportunity will allow students to honor and recognize our nation’s service members while building understanding, gratitude, and community connection. Additional information can be found here: Miles for Heroes: A Memorial Day Ceremony

Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting our students academically, socially, and emotionally as we work together to finish the school year strong.

Kids Lab

Hi Fort Belvoir Families!

We are so excited to announce that it’s time to Save the Date for our upcoming Summer STEAM Kids Lab! Thanks to a generous grant, we are able to offer this incredible hands-on experience to our students this June.

Whether your child is an aspiring engineer, a mini-scientist, or a tech wizard, this is the place to be. Here are the early details you need to know:

Quick Lab Facts

Dates: Monday, June 22 – Friday, June 26, 2026
Time: Approximately 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Final times TBD)
Who: All current Grade K-5 students are invited to apply!
Where: Fort Belvoir Elementary

What’s Next?

Keep a close eye on your inbox! We will be sending out more information and registration details very soon. This program is designed to propel student learning through science, technology, engineering, arts, and math in a fun, collaborative environment.

We can’t wait to see our young innovators in action!