Dates to Know

October 13: Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Student Holiday

October 18 (Saturday): PTA Fall Festival, 2-5pm

October 20: Diwali, Religious Observance, School Holiday

October 23: Picture Retakes

October 23: PTA Restaurant Fundraising Night at Five Guys, 5-9pm

October 24: Camelot Chorus joins Pyramid Chorus in singing National Anthem at FCHS Football Game, 6:45pm

October 24: PTA Fun Run

October 29: 3-Hour Early Release Wednesday at 12:50 for K-6

October 31: End of 1st Quarter Dance Parties

October 31: End of 1st Quarter: 2-hour Early Release at 1:50pm (no supervision at school except SACC)

November 3-4: Student Holidays/Election Day

November 6: AAP Parent/Caregiver Meeting about Full time AAP Referrals, 6:30pm, Library

No-Cost Meals Available for Students at Camelot on October 13

We’re excited to share that Camelot will be offering lunch and a snack at no cost to children aged 18 and under on Monday, October 13. As a reminder, all FCPS schools will be closed for students and school staff on October 13 in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. 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.
Only children 18 and under may receive meals.
Each child may receive one lunch and one snack.

K-6 Early Release Wednesday on October 29

Our next Early Release Wednesday is October 29. On this day, the school day ends at 12:50pm for K-6 students. (PreK has a regular Wednesday schedule.) Most students will depart school or go to SACC at 12:50pm on this day, but we do offer supervision to families who need it until 3:50pm. Buses are available at both 12:50pm and 3:50pm. We will use the Early Release plan that you selected for your child last month. If you would like to confirm or change your child’s plan, please use this form or call the school office (703) 645-7000.

October 31 Information: October 31 is a 2-hour end of first quarter early release day for all students. This is not a day when supervision is provided.

PTA Fun Run October 24

Mark your calendar! The Fun Run is Friday, October 24. Family members are welcome to join students in the Fun Run (or walk), or to come to watch. The Run times are as follows:

9:30-10:15 Kindergarten

10:15-11:00 4th Grade

11:00-11:45 6th Grade

11:20-11:50 AM PreK (inside track)

11:45-12:30 2nd Grade

1:15-2:00 3rd Grade

2:00-2:45 5th Grade

2:45-3:30 1st Grade