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A Message from Ms. Kirkland
Dear Families,
We are looking forward to another fun community event this week! Our PTO is hosting Pizza and Puzzles this Thursday from 6:00–7:30 PM. Pizza and drinks will be available for purchase, and families are encouraged to bring a favorite puzzle to share with friends. We hope you’ll join us for an evening of food, puzzles, and fun together!
With fall temperatures settling in and the days getting shorter, this is also a great time to check in on our children’s sleep routines. Getting enough sleep each night is an important part of helping students arrive at school ready to learn. The American Academy of Pediatrics endorses recommendations that children ages 6–12 get 9–12 hours of sleep each night, while children ages 3–5 should get 10–13 hours of sleep in a 24-hour period, including naps. Adequate sleep supports attention, behavior, learning, memory, and emotional regulation.
Consistent bedtimes, calming evening routines, and putting screens away before bedtime can all help children get the rest they need. Thank you for partnering with us to help our students come to school each morning rested, on time, and ready for a great day of learning!
We hope to see many of you at Pizza and Puzzles on Thursday!
Warmly,
Kate Kirkland, Principal
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October 12 School Planning Day
Monday, October 12 is a School Planning Day. There will be no school for students as teachers engage in professional learning.
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Calendar Change: Eid al-Fitr
FCPS will mark the beginning of Eid al-Fitr with an evening-only observance day on Monday, March 8. There will be school on this day, but major school-sponsored events and activities (such as auditions or tryouts) will not take place.
Tuesday, March 9, will be a holiday for students and staff.
Wednesday, March 10, will be an observance day. There will be school on this day, but certain activities that cannot be made up (major tests, field trips, or mandatory events) will not take place on this day.
A new school year calendar has been published, which includes this change. Please note that holidays and observances on the calendar may shift due to anticipated lunar sightings.
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