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- March 17th - 3 hr Early Release
- March 31st - Eid- al- Fitr, Student Holiday
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To ensure transparency and celebrate our progress, we will be sharing weekly attendance data in our newsletter. By highlighting this important information, we aim to keep our families informed and energized about our collective efforts to reduce absenteeism and prevent students from becoming chronically absent.
Chronic absenteeism is when a student has missed 10% or more of the school days in the school year. This includes all absences, regardless of whether they are excused and unexcused. Research shows that students who are chronically absent are at higher risk of falling behind and dropping out of school.
We care deeply about all of our students and aim for success for each student. Our partnership to support regular school attendance is critical to that success. Please follow the health policy and send your children to school every day.
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- Number of students present EVERY DAY: 79 – That’s 9.1%
- Number of students NOT currently chronically absent: 783 – That’s 90%
- Number of students currently chronically absent (missed 10% of the school days so far this year): 77
- Number of unexcused & travel related absences: 1,076
As we continue to prioritize the safety and well-being of our students, I'd like to address a matter of community consideration. Our school is fortunate to be located in a wonderful neighborhood, and we greatly value our relationship with our neighbors across the street.
Recently, we've received concerns regarding traffic and parking during arrival and dismissal times. Specifically, we've received reports of parking in residential areas, and, most concerningly, speeding in the neighborhood streets across from the school. These actions create potential safety hazards for our children, our neighbors, and their families.
Therefore, I kindly request your cooperation in adhering to the following guidelines:
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Please refrain from parking in the residential streets across from the school during arrival and dismissal. Utilize the designated school parking areas and drop-off/pick-up zones.
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Maintain a safe and respectful speed when driving in the school zone and surrounding neighborhood. Children are often present, and we must prioritize their safety.
Our goal is to create a safe and harmonious environment for everyone. We cannot risk having one of our community members or children injured or worse. Your adherence to these guidelines will help ensure the safety of our students, our neighbors, and the overall well-being of our community.
 Rising Kindergarten students and parents are invited to attend our Kindergarten Orientation. Families will have the opportunity to meet our Principal and our Assistant Principals, along with our Kindergarten Team who will share some ideas for how to prepare your child for school next year.
While parents meet with our staff, the rising Kindergarteners will do an activity in the Kindergarten classrooms and then rejoin parents later.
Kindergarten enrollment is in progress! If you have not enrolled your child for the 2025-2026 school year, please call the office at 571-522-6000 or email our Registrar, Regina Johnson (rljohnson2@fcps.edu) to schedule an appointment.
Do you know a neighbor with a rising kindergartner? Please encourage them to contact Colin Powell so we have accurate numbers for staffing our classes for next year!
We look forward to seeing you April 1st, 2025 at 10:30 a.m.
Please look to learn more about AAP and the spring screening that occurs towards the end of this school year.
Every spring, at the end of the year, we conduct our school-based AAP screening for students in K-5. It is best practices to formally screen all students each spring; therefore there is no required permission form in order for your child to be screened. Screening for students in grades K-1 are being screened for subject specific differentiation in a specific content area. Students in grades 2-5 are being screened for both subject specific differentiation and part-time AAP. This includes eligibility for advanced math. These screenings are reevaluated each year based on the most updated data that we have for students.
If you have any further questions, you may reach out to our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher, Mrs. Bach, at kmbach@fcps.edu.
We need you! Please consider signing up to display your culture/background at Diversity Night on April 4 from 6:30-8:00pm. Families will be able to showcase their culture through displays, food, crafts/games, and more. Also, we will have a Diversity Parade, where students can showcase their culture’s traditional attire or any attire/flag/outfit that makes them unique! Sign up to set up a display or bring food HERE
*Translated versions of flyers available at https://bit.ly/4b9J6Ij *
This week we have a display from Kazakhstan. This family displayed their rich heritage and traditions through stunning artifacts, colorful clothing, intricate crafts and captivating art.
 
 
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