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June 16th- TEAM DAYS!
June 17th- Last day of school ( 2 hour early dismissal) 12:15pm
 Congratulations to the 18 Irving students that exited the Multi-Language Learner program in FCPS. Irving celebrated these students on Thursday, June 11th.
Summer Learning Resources for Families
Instructional Services is supporting student learning over the summer. Digital and print resources are being curated on the Summer Learning Resources webpage for students and families to review and practice previously taught content throughout the summer months.
Resources are organized by grade level and aligned to the learning students experienced during the school year. Families can access the materials at any time to review concepts, practice skills, or explore new ideas at home. Additional resources will continue to be added throughout June.
Clinic- Medication pick up information
All medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on the last day of school (12:15pm). 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).
Medication authorization forms for next school year may be obtained from the school or online at https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/school-health-services.
If you have any questions, please call the Irving clinic during school hours at 703-912-4510.
We hope our future 8th graders and incoming 7th graders will participate in our Summer Reading Program! Students who participate will be eligible for prizes when we return in the fall.
To learn more, please watch our Summer Reading Program video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pf7PL65Vqx8.
The Summer Reading Google Form will be available beginning Wednesday, June 17, at the start of summer break for students to record their progress: https://tinyurl.com/WIMSSumRead26.
We hope all of our students enjoy a wonderful summer filled with fun, relaxation, and great books. Happy reading!
Technically, all books were due back to the Irving Library on June 3rd. We are at the point where we will be working to inform students and parents on a regular basis about what items they need to return. A reminder was sent to parents via TalkingPoints on Wednesday, May 27th. Another overdue notice was sent out on Saturday, June 6th, to help students and parents know what books they need to locate and return.
Please note that we do not charge overdue fees or lost-book fees. We will accept donations to replace lost or damaged copies, however. The cost of books are included in most notices. We understand that things happen and sometimes books are lost. But, we do hope that students know the value of books and that they strive to take care of things that they borrow. Mostly, we want the books back so that other students can enjoy them. As always, please encourage your student to come and talk to us if they’ve lost a book; we can resolve the problem.
Keep reading!
Mary Ann Monk & Chad Brizek Irving Librarians
Thank you to our sponsors, volunteers, vendors and participants for a fantastic year of after school activities. New activities were introduced and supported, as well as those that are staples in the program. Shoutout to our fine and performing arts students that put on wonderful productions and performances; our Cross Country, Volleyball and Track & Field teams that represented us across the county; lastly, Math Counts and Strategic Games that participated in state and local competitions, respectively. Parents, please continue to support and advocate for the MS After School Program.
The Middle School After-School Program office is conducting a survey of parents/ guardians to assess the quality and impact of the program. Below is a link for a quick survey about the Middle School After-School Program. The survey should take no longer than 5 minutes to complete.
Participating in the survey is voluntary. Individual responses will be kept confidential, and responses will be summarized at the school and division level.
The survey is an important component of the after-school program evaluation and is critical for future funding. The more responses we receive, the more valuable and reliable the data
Thank you for considering completing the survey and for your support of the MS after-school program. This survey will be open from June 8, 2026 through June 12, 2026.
FCPS Superintendent-Exempt Seal Number 26212.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Parent_26
If you have any questions about the survey, please contact Mark H. Emery at mhemery@fcps.edu.
You should exit the FCPS survey once the “Thank You for Completing this Survey” appears. The request to click on a second survey is not part of the Parent Survey
Girls Summer Camps: Basketball Camp, Girls Flag Football Camp, and more. Contact: WRGibson@fcps.edu
 Patriot District Softball When: July 13th-16th.TIme: 9:00am to 12:00pm
Contact Megan Baney mlbaney@fcps.edu
Spartan Boys Basketball Camp:
Contact www.wshssportscamp.com for more information.
Become Unskippable: Fentanyl and Overdoses
How to Talk With Your Teens So They Won’t Skip What You Say
Strong communication is key to supporting your student's mental health. FCPS provides guidance on how to have short, impactful conversations with your teen about difficult subjects such as fentanyl and overdoses.
Learn more about how to have conversations with your child in a way that will make you unskippable.
Important Cellphone Update for Rising Ninth Graders: New Bell-to-Bell Policy Starts July 1
Under a new Virginia cellphone law (SB108) and the updated FCPS Cellphone Policy, high school students at FCPS will no longer be able to use cellphones and other smart devices during lunch time, starting July 1. This includes watches that serve a dual purpose, such as smart watches, as well as earbuds, headsets, smart glasses, and other items connected to the internet.
During the school day, including during lunch time, high school students will have to keep cellphones and other smart devices off and stored in a locker, backpack, pouch, purse, etc. This policy does not apply to school-issued devices. Visit the FCPS Cellphone Policy webpage for more information.
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 [school registrar name and phone/email] 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.
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
 Teen students eating lunch outdoors at a picnic table. One student smiles as she holds up a green apple.
 All Fairfax County middle and high school students can get a Student Bus Pass SmarTrip card to ride the Fairfax Connector and Fairfax CUE buses for free! With the pass, fares are free from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week, all year. Learn more about the Student Pass and access the application, which can be returned to the front office.
District News/In Case You Missed It (ICYMI)
If you prefer to have an abbreviated way to share district news, consider sharing the language below in your newsletter. Please edit the list of topics to best fit the needs of your community.
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FCPS NewsIn case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Celebrating Graduates
- Early Release Days for Next Year
- SAT School Day Accommodations
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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