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Important Dates:

April 14  -  Annandale Pyramid Art Show (6-8PM)

April 15  -  Purple Up Day; Report Cards Go Home;  PTA Meeting (Cafeteria, 7:00-8:00PM)

April 21  -  No School: Special Election

April 30  -  AART Parent Night


Annandale Pyramid Art Show:

Art Show

Every spring our K-12 Annandale Pyramid artists are celebrated in an art show hosted at Annandale High School. The show includes 2D and 3D artwork from Annandale Terrace ES, Braddock ES, Bren Mar Park ES, Columbia ES, North Springfield ES, Weyanoke ES, Holmes MS, Poe MS, and Annandale HS.

The event is in Clausen Hall on April 14 6:00-8:00pm. This year our theme is Our Artists are Out of This World and will have space themed awards for the artwork and activities for kids of all ages. Come support all of our galactic artists!


Purple Up Day:

Purple Up

April Statewide Election - No School for Students

VA Seal

There will be no school for students on Tuesday, April 21, for the Virginia statewide election. Student activities, athletic practices, and events may proceed as scheduled. 

FCPS will offer lunch and a snack at no cost to children aged 18 and under on Tuesday, April 21, at participating schools. The meals must be eaten on site, and enrichment activities will be available for the children. For more information, visit the FCPS Food and Nutrition Services webpage


Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Questionnaire:

On Monday, April 6, parents and guardians received an email with a link to the FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form. This questionnaire is part of the Performance Evaluation Program and provides an opportunity to share anonymous feedback about our school’s leadership and environment.

Topics covered in the survey include:

✅ Instructional leadership

✅ School climate

✅ Management (human resources and organizational)

✅ Communication and community relations

✅ Culturally responsive and equitable leadership

✅ Professionalism

The questionnaire will be open April 6 - April 19 and will be collected online. When you receive the email from noreply@fcps.edu, please take a few minutes to complete it. Your input is valuable and helps shape the future of our school.

Thank you for your time and feedback!


Make Your Voice Heard on the FY 2027 Budget:

Budget

About 70% of the FCPS budget comes from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. There are several upcoming opportunities to provide feedback to the county on its budget before final adoption in May. This includes public budget hearings (April 14-16) and an online survey. Learn how the FCPS budget helps us sustain our excellence.


Community Conversations with Dr. Reid:

As a listening leader, connecting with community members across our school division is critical to FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Her Community Conversations are opportunities for you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Events will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) on: 

Click on a date to register to attend that event. Registration is not required, but helps with planning, especially for child care and interpretation services. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.


FCPS News:

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:

  • Support Military Children
  • National Merit Finalists
  • School Board to Present Budget to Board of Supervisors

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today


FCPS Cares:

FCPS Cares

Do you know a North Springfield ES or FCPS employee who does ordinary things in support of students or the community at large? If so, then click here to share your appreciation!


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