June 12, 2026 - Gunston Gazette
Gunston Gazette - June 12, 2026

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Kristen Rucinski - Principal    Allison Ovalle - Assistant Principal         


Gunston Gazette

Friday, June 12, 2026

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June: Caribbean American Heritage Month

June 16th: Field Day - All Day 

June 17th: Last Day of School- 1:20 p.m. Early Release

June 17th: Progress Reports go home

June 18th: Grades available on ParentVue 

June 19th: All FCPS Schools are closed for Juneteenth Freedom Day

June 30th: Last Day to order School Supplies

Click here to see the full 2025-2026 FCPS calendar

 


Calender Reminder

Last Day of School

Wednesday, June 17, is the last day of school. It will be a 2-hour early release at 1:20 p.m. See the complete school year calendar.


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Lost and Found

The lost and found items will be donated to a local organization on the last day of school. 


High School Graduates return to Gunston! 

Once an Eagle - Always an Eagle! 

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School Medications

All medications must be picked up by the last day of school.


Get a Head Start on Next Year! 

Make your back-to-school transition a breeze by ordering your teacher-approved school supplies NOW!  By stocking up on the essentials you'll be well-prepared for the new school year and can focus on what really matters - supporting your child's education. Order now and enjoy a stress-free start to the new school year!  

Deadline: June 30th | www.EducationalProducts.com/ShopPacks | School ID: GES008

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Juneteenth

All FCPS Schools will be closed June 19, 2026 for Juneteenth Freedom Day. 


Elementary Early Release Wednesdays

Early Release Wednesdays for 2026-27

FCPS will continue with limited early release Wednesdays for elementary schools during the 2026-27 school year. The number has been reduced from eight to four days. 

Early release Wednesdays provide elementary teachers with a dedicated block of time to prepare lessons, participate in professional development and training, and collaborate with their peers. A well-supported and continuously improving teaching staff leads to better educational outcomes for students. 

Dates Our school’s early release Wednesdays 

Visit the FCPS website for more information about early release Wednesdays, including the list of early release dates.


Caribbean American Heritage Month

June Is Caribbean American Heritage Month

FCPS celebrates the rich diversity and honors the many contributions of immigrants of Caribbean heritage to our nation during the month of June. Caribbean individuals are some of the most ethnically diverse in the world. There are more than 8.5 million individuals in the United States born in the Caribbean or of Caribbean ancestry. Learn more about Caribbean American Heritage Month


Online Safety

Scroll Smart. Post Smart. Stay Safe. 

The Fairfax County Police Department encourages teens and parents to stay informed, have open conversations about digital safety, and practice smart online habits throughout the summer months. Read recommendations to stay safe online this summer. 


SIS ParentVUE

Support Your Child’s Success in SIS ParentVUE

Signing up for a SIS ParentVUE account helps you to support your child’s academic success! Caregivers can view important information like attendance, grades, progress reports, and assessment scores through ParentVUE. 

Once you have activated a ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same ParentVUE account. It is available online and as a mobile app for Apple and Android devices. 

Need help creating a SIS ParentVue account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.

If you already have an account, be sure your contact information is up to date. Parents/guardians can update their phone numbers or email addresses in the Parent/Guardian section. View additional details about ParentVUE.

Activate Your ParentVUE Account to Stay Connected

On Wednesday, July 29, FCPS families who haven't activated their ParentVUE account will receive an email with the subject “Fairfax County Public Schools ParentVUE Activation Letter.” 

The email will include instructions to activate a ParentVUE account. If you don’t have an account and don’t receive the email, please check your spam folder or open a Parent Support Request. After July 29, families may also contact Lynn Warner at lawarner@fcps.edu to request a printed activation letter or a new activation key, if needed.

All families are encouraged to activate their accounts as soon as possible to ensure they receive immediate access to important student information and school communications.

For assistance activating your account, please contact our front office. For technical support, create a Parent Support Request.


Testing Results

Student Testing Results Coming Soon

Through June, you will receive your child’s spring assessment results. If you aren’t sure what assessments your child took this year, you can view a list of tests by grade level on the FCPS website. 

Most scores are available in SIS ParentVUE. Visit FCPS’ website for additional information about how test results are reported to families

Websites for each test provide report translations and help with understanding test results. Please contact our front office with any testing questions or for additional information about how our school and teachers use test results to support student success.

Pronto Serán Mostrados los Resultados de los Exámenes de los Estudiantes

Entre junio usted recibirá los resultados de las evaluaciones tomadas por sus niños en la primavera. Si no sabe cuáles exámenes tomaron sus niños este año, le mostramos una lista de estos exámenes para cada grado, disponible en la página de FCPS.

La forma en que se entregan los resultados depende de cada examen. Las notas serán enviadas en la aplicación SIS ParentVUE o por la escuela u organización evaluadora. Aprenda qué debe esperar con respecto a las prácticas de calificación y cronograma de las evaluaciones.

Visite la página web de FCPS para que encuentre información adicional acerca de cómo son entregados los resultados de los exámenes a las familias. Las páginas web de cada evaluación ofrecen traducciones del reporte de calificaciones y asistencia con la interpretación de los resultados de los exámenes. Las familias deben contactar a las escuelas si tienen cualquier pregunta acerca de los exámenes o si necesitan información acerca de cómo las mismas escuelas y los maestros usan los resultados para apoyar el éxito de cada estudiante.


Summer Resources

Summer Resources Help Students Stay Curious, Healthy, and Busy 

The FCPS Summer Resource Guide has activities and tips on a variety of subjects and interests, from camps and activities to health and safety resources. 

Be sure to check back over the summer, as more resources may be added. 

Learning Doesn’t Take a Vacation and Neither Does Fun!The FCPS Summer Learning webpage offers ideas and strategies for families to keep students curious until August. Summer is the perfect time to help your student explore new interests, reinforce concepts, and stay engaged!

 

Los Recursos para el Verano Ayudan a que los Estudiantes se Mantengan Curiosos, Sanos y OcupadosLa Guía de FCPS de Recursos para el Verano contiene actividades y consejos sobre una variedad de temas e intereses que van desde, campamentos y actividades, hasta recursos sobre salud y seguridad.

Asegúrese de revisarla otra vez más adelante en el verano puesto que podrían agregarse nuevos recursos.

¡Aprender no Toma Vacaciones, y la Diversión Tampoco!

La página web Aprendiendo en el Verano de FCPS ofrece ideas y estrategias para que las familias mantengan viva  la curiosidad de los estudiantes hasta agosto. El verano es el momento perfecto para que ayude a su estudiante a explorar nuevos intereses, reforzar conceptos aprendidos y mantenerse interesado en aprender.


Summer Meals

Summer Meals for Students

Starting Monday, June 22, no-cost meals will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis at the sites and times listed on the FCPS Summer Food Service Program webpage. Students must remain on-site while eating their meals.

This year, thanks to generous support from Educate Fairfax, families may also receive one no-cost breakfast and lunch per adult at the following elementary schools: Braddock, Dogwood, Glen Forest, Hutchison, Hybla Valley, and London Towne.

Summer sites will continue to be added, so check the Summer Food webpage regularly for updates.


Attendance

Finish the School Year With Strong Attendance! 

As we enter the final weeks of the school year, Fairfax County Public Schools appreciates your continued partnership in supporting your child’s success. Regular attendance plays an important role in helping students stay engaged in learning, maintain connections with their teachers and peers, and finish the school year strong. 

Attending school consistently also helps students build valuable habits such as responsibility, perseverance, and daily routines that support success both in and out of the classroom.

If your child needs to miss school, please remember to report the absence. Full-day absences can be reported in ParentVUE. Families may also report absences by calling the school attendance line or emailing the school-designated attendance address.

If your child is experiencing challenges that are affecting attendance, we are here to help. Please contact your child’s school so staff can partner with you to provide support and resources. Learn more about attendance resources


Immunizations

Summer Immunization Events for All FCPS Students

Inspire Health Alliance, in partnership with FCPS, will be providing school-required immunizations this summer. Immunizations will be provided at no out-of-pocket cost to students or families. Registering families will be required to provide insurance information, if applicable, but students without insurance may still participate.

Visit the FCPS and Inspire Health Alliance Student Immunization Events webpage for dates, times, and locations. Additional event dates will be made available and shared four to five weeks prior to the event on the webpage. Additional immunization resources are also available.


Special Education Newsletter

End of Year/Summer Special Education and Section 504 Newsletter

View the latest issue of the FCPS Special Education and Section 504 Newsletter. Topics in this 2026 End of Year/Summer issue include:

  • Celebrating 50 Years of IDEA
  • A Year of Inclusion in FCPS
  • Advancing Success for Twice-Exceptional (2e) Learners
  • Extended School Year (ESY)
  • Your Guide to a Fun and Inclusive Summer
  • Play, Plan, Grow: Summer Activities for Executive Function
  • Keep SEL Growing all Summer Long
  • New Resources to Support Life after High School
  • Make an Impact as a Special Education Teacher
  • Fairfax County SEPTA News

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