Message from Mrs. Briggs

A huge shout-out to our incredible PTO for an amazing book fair. The students were so excited to 'Dive into Reading' and we truly appreciate all of the time and effort that went into this to make an incredible experience for our students!

Beginning next week, every grade level will implement a 30-minute daily block specifically designated for Intervention and Enrichment. We call this time, 'Roar & Soar'. This dedicated time ensures that all students receive targeted instruction designed to either address specific academic needs (intervention) or challenge them with more advanced material (enrichment).

• Students identified as needing extra support in a specific area (like a particular reading skill or math concept) will receive focused, small-group instruction. This allows our teachers to quickly address gaps in understanding and ensure all students are mastering the core curriculum. Students may receive this instruction by another teacher and in a different classroom.
• Students who have already demonstrated mastery of a core skill may also have the opportunity to delve deeper into a subject, explore advanced concepts, and participate in engaging, complex projects.

We hope you and your family enjoy the long weekend!

Sincerely,

Amy Briggs

  Important Dates

2025-26   School Calendar

No Cost Meals Available for Students on October 13 at Select Schools

FCPS will be offering lunch and a snack at no cost to children aged 18 and under on Monday, October 13, at participating schools. As a reminder, all FCPS schools will be closed for students on October 13 in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. View a list of school sites that will be providing meals for children on October 13.

Here’s what you need to know:

• Lunch and a snack will be served together from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Meals must be eaten on site at participating schools.
• Enrichment activities will be available for children. Participation is encouraged but not required.
• Only children 18 and under may receive meals.
• Each child may receive one lunch and one snack.

We are proud to support our students’ health and well-being, even on days when school is not in session. We hope that many of our families will take advantage of this opportunity. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services at 703-813-4800.

This week in STEAM science and engineering took center stage as students across the building!

K-3 took a look at chemistry and the chemical reaction that happens between ‘Salty Bubble Powder’ a.k.a Baking Soda an vinegar.

4^th grade participated using our watershed model looking to mitigate pollution by studying the Enviroscape model. 5^th grade built steerable cars powered by magnets.

Lastly,  6^th grade participated in the Arm-n-Hammer Nation Rocket Launch Day.  We built and launched rockets powered by the chemical reaction created from baking powder and vinegar.

It was a fun and busy week in STEAM!

If you are interested in volunteering in STEAM, please reach out to Kendra Roman;krroman@fcps.edu

Picture Day 10/28/25 Remember to order your memories now- all orders are placed online in 3 easy steps: 1. Go to Strawbridge.net (or use the QR code)  2.  Click "Order Pictures& Yearbooks" 3. Enter the code FM485381 to place your order.

The Yearbook Cover Contest Has Begun!