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Hello Stenwood Families,
We have officially wrapped up our last full week in the Hive! Whether this marks the end of your Stinger’s very first year with us, their final chapter here, or any milestone in between, we are incredibly proud of the hard work they put into this school year.
On Tuesday, the PTA held its final meeting of the year. We want to extend a huge thank you to our wonderful PTA for sponsoring so many incredible activities for our community all year long. In particular, we want to recognize Michele Cave, our outgoing president, for her years of dedication and hard work. Congratulations are also in order for Lori Cannon, our 6th Grade Parent of the Year, and Bethany Pope, our Volunteer of the Year! If you are interested in joining the PTA board next year, please check the Wednesday Mail for more information.
The excitement continued this week with our annual Battle of the Books. This was a particularly special event, as it marks Mrs. Cole’s final Battle as our beloved librarian. We want to thank her for all of her hard work keeping this wonderful Stenwood tradition alive!
Our week was also packed with celebrations. On Wednesday, our Preschool students enjoyed a wonderful end-of-year celebration—thank you to our Preschool teachers and IAs for another fantastic year. On Thursday, we hosted our final CARES Pizza Lunch of the year focusing on Self-Control, while also celebrating our wonderful mentors and mentees.
Finally, thank you for your understanding and flexibility as we move our Kindergarten through 5th-grade End-of-Year Parties to Monday. We truly appreciate all the parents who are stepping up to help make these celebrations happen!
We know the end of the year is packed with events. Here is what we have coming up:
- Kindergarten through 5th Grade Class Parties - June 15th - UPDATED
- Variety Show - June 16th, 9:00am if you would like to join virtually, click here
- 6th Grade Party - June 16th
- 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony - June 17th, 10:30am if you would like to join virtually, click here
- Last Day of School - 2 hour early release - June 17th
 Below you will find information about the following items:
- Medication Pick Up Reminder - Reminder
- Supply Kit Ordering Open - Reminder
- Early Release Wednesdays for 2026-27 - NEW
- Student Testing Results Coming Soon - NEW
- FCPS Calendar Survey - Reminder
- Summer Resources Help Students Stay Curious, Healthy, and Busy - Reminder
- Summer Meals for Students - Reminder
- Third Annual FCPS Puzzle Hunt Encourages Active Family Fun - Reminder
- Please Check Your Student’s Lunch Balance - Reminder
- Summer Immunization Events for All FCPS Students - NEW
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Holidays and Observations Drawing Contest - Reminder
- Stenwood PTA - Reminder
 Sincerely,
Erica Riley, Principal
esriley@fcps.edu
Bryan Case, Assistant Principal
bgcase@fcps.edu
Medication Pick Up Reminder
The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on the last day of school. Medication left in the health room after that time will be destroyed. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student. If your student will be enrolled in a summer program sponsored by Fairfax County Public Schools, the existing medication authorization form(s) may be used for the summer program, but you will need to pick up the medication on the last day of school and deliver the medication and completed forms to the summer learning site on the first day of the summer program. Please let the health room know if you would like a copy of the form(s).
Order Your 26/27 School Supplies Online!
Save time and money on back-to-school supplies for 2026-27 and support your school community with Sprout School Supply Kits.
Kits will be delivered to Stenwood prior to the 1st day of school. Watch school communications for details.
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 of days has been reduced from eight to four.
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.
Please view the dates for our school’s early release Wednesdays below:
- September 30th
- November 18th
- January 13th
- April 7th
Visit the FCPS website for more information about early release Wednesdays.
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.
FCPS Calendar Survey
FCPS values your input as we plan future school calendars. On Friday, June 5th, all caregivers and FCPS staff will receive an email from noreply@fcps.edu containing a unique link to complete the FCPS Calendar Survey.
Your feedback matters. Please take a few minutes to share your priorities and perspectives by Monday, June 22nd, at 11:59 p.m.
Your individual responses will be kept confidential and will not be shared with school staff or used in any way that identifies you or your student. Only aggregate, summary-level results will be reported to the Fairfax County School Board.
If you do not receive a link to the survey or have technical difficulties completing the survey, please contact the FCPS Office of Research and Program Evaluation.
Summer Resources Help Students Stay Curious, Healthy, and Busy
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!
Summer Meals for Students
Starting Monday, June 22nd, 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 please check the Summer Food webpage regularly for updates.
Third Annual FCPS Puzzle Hunt Encourages Active Family Fun
The Solving Fun Puzzle Pals have been busy getting ready for the 3rd Annual Fairfax County Public Schools Puzzle Hunt, and it kicks off in only three weeks!
This free event is open to solvers of all ages and is a great way to keep students and families engaged in fun, creative problem-solving over the summer. It also teaches bike and pedestrian safety and encourages active transportation.
New this year: The school with the most solvers will win a special visit from Sue Doku! Sign up for the Puzzle Hunt!
Please Check Your Student’s Lunch Balance
It’s a busy time of year, and we know many priorities are on your plate. As we approach the end of the school year, it is important to check your student’s MySchoolBucks account and pay any remaining school meal balance.
Free and Reduced-Price Meals
Families who earn less than 185% of the poverty level qualify for free and reduced-price meals (FRM). However, an application must be completed and submitted each school year to receive that benefit. The application for the 2026-27 school year will be available this summer.
If you have a current balance and think you may be eligible for free and reduced-price meals, please fill out the FRM application for the 2025-26 school year.
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.
Holidays and Observations Drawing Contest
Our Equity Team is hosting an ongoing drawing contest to celebrate all the holidays and observations throughout the year.
Submission Details: We will collect submissions on the 1st of each month for holidays occurring the following month. For instance, since Purple Up Day! is April 15th, drawings for it would be due by March 1st. You're welcome to turn in your artwork early—just drop it in the box in the office!
What Happens Next? The winning drawing will be featured in our newsletter and on our social media. All other submissions will be proudly displayed in our hallways for everyone to enjoy!
Missing a Holiday? If your family celebrates a holiday or observance that isn't on our list, please feel free to include it!
Ready to Draw? You can pick up a template paper for the contest in your classroom or the office, and it is posted on our website for easy access. We can’t wait to see the incredible artwork from our Stenwood artists!
Stenwood Elementary PTA
We hope you join our amazing PTA! stenwoodpta.membershiptoolkit.com
Battle of the Books!
Stay Connected
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