Camelot Weekly News 6-12-26

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Congratulations to our 6th graders who participated in a Recognition Ceremony on Thursday evening!

Dates to Know

June 16: Grade Level Assemblies (see times below)

June 16: Last Day for preK and PAC

June 17: Whole School Assembly

June 17: Last Day of School for K-6, Early Release at 1:50 (6th Grade Walkabout, 1:20pm and Clap Out)

August 20: Kindergarten Open House, 9-10am

August 21: 1st-6th Grade Open House, 9-10am

August 24: First Day of School

September 17: Back to School Night, 6:30pm

K-5 Grade Level Assemblies

Grades K-5 families are invited to attend grade level end-of-year assemblies on Tuesday, June 16. The assemblies will be held in the library at the following times:

9:30 5th Grade

10:15 1st Grade

11:00 3rd Grade

11:45 2nd Grade

12:30 4th Grade

1:15 Kindergarten

Summer Device Request

FCPS will provide online learning resources in Math, Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies to help students continue learning over the summer. Students will need a device to use these resources. Please fill out THIS FORM if you would like your student to keep their device for the summer. The deadline to request a device is June 15. If you have any questions, please reach out to Camelot’s Technology Specialist, Christie Fecko, at [email protected]

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!

This website also includes login information for a variety of sites that students use during the school year. Students who were using Exact Path after school this year will continue to have access to it through July.

In addition, K-6 teachers will be sending home the Unit 9 and Unit 10 Benchmark student magazines along with other learning activities and resources in case you would like you child to use these this summer. Directions for what to do with the student magazines can be found on the FCPS website above.

Thank you to the Camelot PTA and to Ms. Vickers, Camelot's Librarian, for providing each student with a summer book!

Summer Breakfast and Lunch...and Camelot Food Pantry

We learned this week that Camelot will be a Summer Meals site. Breakfast and Lunch will be served in the Camelot cafeteria between July 6 and July 30 from 9-10am and 12-1pm. Please enter through Door 1. All are welcome.

The Camelot Food Pantry will be open this summer on the following dates/times:

June 18: Open during school hours

July 9 from 3:00-4:00

July 23 from 3:00-4:00

August 6 from 3:00-4:00

The Superintendent’s Family Vision Group

Camelot ES is in search of two parents for next year's Superintendent’s Family Vision Group. The details are below. If you are interested, please complete this form . (Depending on how many responses we receive, we will notify you if you are needed or not.)

The Family Vision Group meets six times in person, all sessions held in the evening, from 6-7:30pm.

The Family Vision Group team has divided Fairfax County into four sections, called Quads. Members are placed in a Quad based on where the school falls within these sections. Meetings are organized by Quad to ensure accessible locations.

Tentative Meeting Schedule for 2026–27:All meetings are subject to change in accordance with division-wide priorities and scheduling adjustments as needed.

- Kickoff - Wednesday, September 9 -Location TBD
- Meeting #1-Wednesday, September 30- Location TBD
- Meeting #2-Wednesday, November 18- Location TBD
- Meeting #3-Wednesday, January 27, 2027- Location TBD
- Meeting #4-Wednesday, March 17, 2027- Location TBD
- Full Group Wrap-Up-Wednesday, May 5, 2027- Location TBD
- Representatives are expected to attend all meetings whenever possible.

For more details on the group’s structure and purpose, please visit the Superintendent’s Family Vision Group webpage .

Staff Changes for Camelot for Next School Year

We wish Ms. Wendy Filbey, Multilingual Learner Teacher, a very happy retirement!

We wish these staff members well as they move out of state:

Ms. Cara Pelini, Special Education Teacher

Ms. Madison Scharlat, Special Education Teacher

Ms. Kristen Williamson, Special Education Teacher

We wish these staff members well as they go off on new adventures or to schools closer to home:

Ms. Natalie Sarmiento, 4th Grade Teacher

Ms. Melissa Theobald, Resource Teacher

Ms. Linh Fung, Kindergarten Instructional Assistant

Mr. Joe Wilkinson, Instructional Assistant

As many FCPS schools experienced position cuts, we wish these part-time staff well in their next schools or adventures:

Ms. Elizabeth Kee, Music Teacher

Ms. Jennifer Jenkins, Art Teacher

Ms. Elaine Woo, Counselor

In-house changes:

Ms. Elizabeth Snyder will move from 1st to 3rd grade

Ms. Carleen Troup will move from a homeroom teacher to a language arts teacher in 2nd and 3rd and a math teacher in 2nd

Ms. Maryanne Wilson will move from 3rd grade to Kindergarten IA

Ms. Rayna Rossini will move from 3rd grade to a resource teacher in 3rd and 4th grade

Ms. Jenny Kai will move from 5th grade to 4th grade

Finally, the preK Deaf and Hard of Hearing program is moving from Camelot ES to Canterbury Woods ES

We wish Ms. Stephanie Brutski all the best as she moves to CWES with her class.

PTA News

A big thank you to all the volunteers who supported our students and school this year!From the Ice Cream Social and Fall Festival to Staff Appreciation Week, you made this a fantastic year for our kids. We also want to express our sincere gratitude and farewell to Sarah Klotzand Joanna Verdi, who have served so well on the PTA Executive Board this past year.

And a big welcome to our new Board members!We are thrilled to welcome Michelle Gray, who is joining the Board as Secretary, and Jen McAnney, who is joining as the VP of Ways and Means. They will join our returning Board members: Maggie Franke(President), Nicole DiGrazia(Treasurer), Linda Wade(VP of Social), and Rose Risley(VP of Membership and Engagement). Thank you all for your service!

✏️ School Supplies

Get a head start on the 2026-27 school year by pre-purchasing your child’s school supplies by July 15, 2026. Your purchase supports the PTA and ensures your child has all required supplies—including preferred brands, sizes, colors, and specialty items—delivered directly to the school.

🥫 Donate to the Camelot PTA Food Pantry

Our pantry relies on the generosity of our community to support families in need, not just during the school year, but throughout the summer. You can contribute in a few ways:

Make a Monetary Donation:Visit our fundraising page to donate online. Please consider becoming a sustaining member by contributing $5, $10, or $20 a month during the school year.
Shop our Amazon Wish List:Click here to view our list.

Note: Please select the "gift recipient address" at checkout, and your items will be shipped directly to the Food Pantry.

🏰 Connect with the Camelot PTA

Stay in the loop and join the conversation!

Facebook:Join our community group! It’s a great place to see school updates and share local news, such as baseball sign-ups or Scout recruitment.
Instagram:Prefer your updates in photo form? Follow us @camelotptafor a look at what’s happening around campus.

🥫 Donate to the Camelot PTA Food Pantry

Our pantry relies on the generosity of our community to support families in need. You can contribute in a few ways:

Make a Monetary Donation:Visit our fundraising page to donate online. Please consider becoming a sustaining member by contributing $5, $10, or $20 a monthduring the school year.
Shop our Amazon Wish List: Click here to view our list .

Note: Please select the "gift recipient address" at checkout, and your items will be shipped directly to the Food Pantry.

🏰 Connect with the Camelot PTA

Stay in the loop and join the conversation!

Facebook: Join our community group ! It’s a great place to see school updates and share local news like baseball sign-ups or Scout recruitment.
Instagram:Prefer your updates in photo form? Follow us @camelotptafor a look at what’s happening around campus.

Quick Links

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Camelot Weekly News 6-5-26

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On Thursday we enjoyed both a daytime and evening concert featuring the Camelot Percussion Ensemble and the Camelot Chorus.

Dates to Know

June 8: Yearbooks will be distributed (see below for purchasing)

June 8: PTA Book Bonanza–students select a summer book

June 9: Band and Strings Concert. 2:50pm and 6:30pm

June 11: 6th Grade Recognition, 6:30pm

June 16: Whole School EOY Assembly and Grade Level Assemblies

June 16: Last Day for preK (not PAC)

June 17: Last Day of School for K-6, Early Release at 1:50 (6th Grade Walkabout, 1:20pm and Clap Out)

Camelot Yearbooks

Preordered Camelot yearbooks will be distributed on Monday, June 8. We have 39 left to sell. If you would like to purchase one, they are first-come, first-served. Please reach out to Denise Oaks in the Camelot office at [email protected] or 703-645-7000. Please send in cash or a check made payable to Camelot ES for $13.00

Grade Level Assemblies

6th Grade will hold a Recognition Ceremony on Thursday, June 11 at 6:30pm. Families are invited to attend. 6th Grade Parents/Caregivers are also invited to the 6th Grade Walkabout right before dismissal on June 17 at 1:20pm.

Grades K-5 families are invited to attend grade level end-of-year assemblies on Tuesday, June 16. The assemblies will be held in the library at the following times:

9:30 5th Grade

10:15 1st Grade

11:00 3rd Grade

11:45 2nd Grade

12:30 4th Grade

1:15 Kindergarten

Summer Device Request

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!

Spanish: 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 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 please check the Summer Food webpage regularly for updates.

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.

End of Year/Summer Special Education and Section 504 Newsletter

View the latest issue of the FCPS Special Education and Section 504 Newsletter .

Subscribe to the Special Education and Section 504 Newsletter .

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We held our final See the Goodness, Be the Goodness Breakfast for award winners today. Thanks to families who attended!

Dates to Know

June 4: Chorus and Percussion Ensemble Concert, 2:25-3:00pm or 3:10-3:45pm and 6:30pm

June 5: Field Day https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044AAAAA28A3F9C52-63952371-field

June 8: PTA Book Bonanza–students select a summer book

June 9: Band and Strings Concert. 2:50pm and 6:30pm

June 11: 6th Grade Recognition, 6:30pm

June 12: (Field Day rain date)

June 16: Grade Level Assemblies (see below for times)

June 16: Last Day for preK (not PAC)

June 17: Whole School Assembly, Last Day of School for K-6, Early Release at 1:50 (6th Grade Walkabout, 1:20pm and Clap Out)

Camelot Field Day

Camelot will hold field day on Friday, June 5, with a rain date of Friday, June 12. The schedule is as follows:

9:15 – 9:40 Opening Ceremony/Parade

9:50 – 12:00 Grades K-2

1:30 – 3:30 Grades 3-6

The lunch schedule has also been adjusted for this date.

We would love to have parent/caregiver volunteers! Please signup here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044AAAAA28A3F9C52-63952371-field

Grade Level Assemblies

6th Gradewill hold a Recognition Ceremony on Thursday, June 11 at 6:30pm. Families are invited to attend. 6th Grade Parents/Caregivers are also invited to the 6th Grade Walkabout right before dismissal on June 17 at 1:20pm.

Grades K-5families are invited to attend grade level end-of-year assemblies on Tuesday, June 16. The assemblies will be held in the library at the following times:

9:30 5th Grade

10:15 1st Grade

11:00 3rd Grade

11:45 2nd Grade

12:30 4th Grade

1:15 Kindergarten

Clinic Medication Pick-Up

The school health room is reminding parents and caregivers that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than 2:00 pm on June 17th. 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 caregiver.

School Board Adopts Fiscal Year 2027 Approved Budget

On May 21, the Fairfax County School Board unanimously adopted the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Approved Budget, continuing FCPS’ commitment to sustaining excellence by prioritizing competitive compensation and strategic investments that support student success.

The adopted budget reflects the division’s ongoing efforts to navigate a challenging fiscal environment shaped in part by chronic state underfunding and economic uncertainty. Despite these challenges, the budget maintains key investments and restores several reductions made during the prior fiscal year. Read about the FY 2027 Budget .

Family Information Line Available in Nine Languages

Parents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS. View the list of phone numbers .

Spanish: Línea Telefónica de Información para Padres Disponible en Nueve IdiomasPadres/cuidadores que hablan Amárico, Árabe, Chino, Farsi, Coreano, Español, Urdu o Vietnamita pueden llamar a una línea telefónica de información para obtener información general sobre FCPS. Vea la lista de números de teléfono.

PTA News ☀️Get Ready for Field Day

We are looking for parent volunteers to help make Field Day a success on Friday, June 5! Whether you can assist with specific stations or help supervise activities, your support is vital to ensuring a fun and safe day for the students. Please sign up here to join us for this exciting end-of-year event.

🥫 Donate to the Camelot PTA Food Pantry

Our pantry relies on the generosity of our community to support families in need. You can contribute in a few ways:

Make a Monetary Donation:Visit our fundraising page to donate online. Please consider becoming a sustaining member by contributing $5, $10, or $20 a monthduring the school year.
Shop our Amazon Wish List: Click here to view our list .

Note: Please select the "gift recipient address" at checkout, and your items will be shipped directly to the Food Pantry.

Quick Links

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Dates to Know

May 25: Memorial Day Holiday, School is Closed

May 26: Teacher Workday, School is Closed for Students

May 27: Eid al-Adha, School is Closed

June 4: Chorus and Percussion Ensemble Concert, 2:25-3:00pm or 3:10-3:45pm and 6:30pm

June 5: Field Day https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044AAAAA28A3F9C52-63952371-field

June 8: PTA Book Bonanza–students select a summer book

June 9: Band and Strings Concert. 2:50pm and 6:30pm

June 11: 6th Grade Recognition, 6:30pm

June 12: (Field Day rain date)

June 16: Whole School EOY Assembly and Grade Level Assemblies

June 16: Last Day for preK (not PAC)

June 17: Last Day of School for K-6, Early Release at 1:50 (6th Grade Walkabout, 1:20pm and Clap Out)

Field Day

Camelot will hold field day on Friday, June 5, with a rain date of Friday, June 12. The schedule is as follows:

9:15 – 9:40 Opening Ceremony/Parade

9:50 – 12:00 Grades K-2

1:30 – 3:30 Grades 3-6

The lunch schedule has also been adjusted for this date.

We would love to have parent/caregiver volunteers! Please signup here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044AAAAA28A3F9C52-63952371-field

SOL Results for Grades 3-6

Families should be able to see SOL results in SIS Parent Vue. The week of June 8, SOL family score report PDFs will post to SIS ParentVUE Documents.

Next week we start SOL retakes. Our mindset with retakes is that some students didn't cross the finish line yet, but with a little more practice, they will be more ready to do so!

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 yearto 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 .

PTA News ☀️Get Ready for Field Day

🥫 Donate to the Camelot PTA Food Pantry

Our pantry relies on the generosity of our community to support families in need. You can contribute in a few ways:

Make a Monetary Donation:Visit our fundraising page to donate online. Please consider becoming a sustaining member by contributing $5, $10, or $20 a monthduring the school year.
Shop our Amazon Wish List: Click here to view our list .
- Note: Please select the "gift recipient address" at checkout, and your items will be shipped directly to the Food Pantry.

🏰 Connect with the Camelot PTA

Stay in the loop and join the conversation!

Facebook: Join our community group ! It’s a great place to see school updates and share local news like baseball sign-ups or Scout recruitment.
Instagram:Prefer your updates in photo form? Follow us @camelotptafor a look at what’s happening around campus.

Quick Links

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Thank you, 5th and 6th parents, for organizing the 5th/6th afterschool dance last week. A great time was had by all!

Dates to Know

May 19: PTA Meeting, 7pm, Library and online https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/93129288104

May 25: Memorial Day Holiday, School is Closed

May 26: Teacher Workday, School is Closed for Students

May 27: Eid al-Adha, School is Closed

End of Year Dates:

June 4: Chorus and Percussion Ensemble Concert, 2:50pm and 6:30pm

June 5: Field Day https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044AAAAA28A3F9C52-63952371-field

June 8: PTA Book Bonanza–students select a summer book

June 9: Band and Strings Concert. 2:50pm and 6:30pm

June 11: 6th Grade Recognition, 6:30pm

June 12: (Field Day rain date)

June 12: Whole school popsicles

June 16: Whole School EOY Assembly and Grade Level Assemblies

June 16: Last Day for preK (not PAC)

June 17: Last Day of School for K-6, Early Release at 1:50pm (Note: we will do our grade level clap-out on this day)

Field Day

Camelot will hold field day on Friday, June 5, with a rain date of Friday, June 12. The schedule is as follows:

9:15 – 9:40 Opening Ceremony/Parade

9:50 – 12:00 Grades K-2

1:30 – 3:30 Grades 3-6

The lunch schedule has also been adjusted for this date.

We would love to have parent/caregiver volunteers! Please signup here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044AAAAA28A3F9C52-63952371-field

SOL Results for Grades 3-6

Families should be able to see SOL results in SIS Parent Vue. We have completed reading testing, although some students will retake in a week or so. Next week we have 3rd-6th math and science (5th) testing.

The week of June 8, SOL family score report PDFs will post to SIS ParentVUE Documents.

FCPS Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Update

On Friday, May 8, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid provided an update on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Budget. FCPS receives the majority of its funding from the Fairfax County Government and the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The Fairfax County Government recently adopted its FY 2027 Budget, and at the funding levels provided, there is currently a $28 million budget gap. In addition, the state budget has not been finalized. At last Thursday's School Board meeting, the superintendent proposed adjustments that would balance the FCPS budget.

Read Dr. Reid’s message to the community for more information on the budget process and budget priorities .

PTA News ☀️Get Ready for Field Day

🗳️ General PTA Meeting & Elections

We will be holding elections for the 2026-2027 PTA Board during our year’s final General PTA Meeting on Tuesday, May 19 at 7:00 pmin the library or online https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/93129288104 . All are welcome!

🏰 Connect with the Camelot PTA

Stay in the loop and join the conversation!

Facebook: Join our community group ! It’s a great place to see school updates and share local news like baseball sign-ups or Scout recruitment.
Instagram:Prefer your updates in photo form? Follow us @camelotptafor a look at what’s happening around campus.

Mark Your Calendars

General PTA Meeting (Elections):May 19 at 7:00 pm
PTA Restaurant Night:Wednesday, May 20 from 3:00 to 9:00 pm at Caboose Commons. PTA receives 10% of all beverage sales.

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Thanks to everyone who attended the PTA Basketball Game last week. It was a beautiful evening to enjoy some time together on the playground.

Thank you, Camelot Chorus, for singing the National Anthem before the game.

Dates to Know

May 13: 3-hour Early Release for K-6 at 12:50, supervision available

May 19: PTA Meeting, 7pm, Library and online

May 20: PTA Restaurant Fundraising Night, Caboose Commons, 3-9pm, PTA receives 10% of all beverage sales

May 25: Memorial Day Holiday, School is Closed

May 26: Teacher Workday, School is Closed for Students

May 27: Eid al-Adha, School is Closed

End of Year Dates:

June 4: Chorus and Percussion Ensemble Concert, 2:50pm and 6:30pm

June 5: Field Day

June 8: PTA Book Bonanza–students select a summer book

June 9: Band and Strings Concert. 2:50pm and 6:30pm

June 11: 6th Grade Recognition, 6:30pm

June 12: (Field Day rain date)

June 16: Whole School EOY Assembly and Grade Level Assemblies

June 16: Last Day for preK (not PAC)

June 17: Last Day of School for K-6, Early Release

Thank You Camelot Community!

Thank you very much for your support during Staff Appreciation Week. We are grateful for your generosity and kindness. We loved the chalked walk greeting on Monday morning, followed by a delicious lunch. We appreciated the flowers and notes, and the morning coffee and treats. We enjoyed the daily raffles, and the generous gift cards, too! Thank you, Camelot PTA, for leading the way with this recognition. You made our week!

K-6 Early Release Wednesday on May 13

Our last Early Release Wednesday is May 13. On this day, the school day ends at 12:50pm for K-6 students. (PreK has a regular Wednesday schedule.) Most students will depart school or go to SACC at 12:50pm on this day, but we do offer supervision to families who need it until 3:50pm. Buses are available at both 12:50pm and 3:50pm. We will use the Early Release plan that you selected for your child last time. If you would like to confirm or change your child’s plan, please use this form or call the school office (703) 645-7000.

Field Day

Camelot will hold field day on Friday, June 5, with a rain date of Friday, June 12. The schedule is as follows:

9:15 – 9:40 Opening Ceremony/Parade

9:50 – 12:00 Grades K-2

1:30 – 3:30 Grades 3-6

The lunch schedule has been adjusted for this date.

We would love to have parent/caregiver volunteers! Please signup here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044AAAAA28A3F9C52-63952371-field

PTA News

🪄 Teachers Create Magic!

As Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week ends, we want to share a heartfelt thank you. Your incredible generosity helped us raise $6,825, providing meaningful gifts that showed our educators how much they are valued.

A huge thank you to our volunteers:

Lounge Retreat:Erin Baylongo, Linda Wade, Nicole Alley
Chalk Art:Bridgit Barbato, Grace Wozniak
Lunch:Lauren Pike, Tara Carter, Kelly Gould, Paula Seguin
Flower Stand:Tiffany Hallet, Amy Weissbarth
Coffee & Treats:Andrea Melgaar, Yocelin Hernandez, Rose Risely, Thor Mario
Gift Cards:Dana Khan, Mercedes Stengel, Jen McCanney

For photos of the week, please join our Facebook page .

☀️Get Ready for Field Day

🗳️ Join the Team: 2026-2027 PTA Board

Help shape the future of Camelot! We are looking for someone to fill one key position on next year’s PTA Executive Board:

Ways and Means VP:Oversee flagship events like the Fun Run and the Basketball Game. (Support is already in place for the Fun Run fundraiser, and we hope to find a basketball lead soon!) This role also manages our School Supply Kits.

Interested?Please reach out to Maggie Franke at [email protected] for more details.

🏰 Connect with the Camelot PTA

Stay in the loop and join the conversation!

Facebook: Join our community group ! It’s a great place to see school updates and share local news like baseball sign-ups or Scout recruitment.
Instagram:Prefer your updates in photo form? Follow us @camelotptafor a look at what’s happening around campus.

Mark Your Calendars

General PTA Meeting (Elections):May 19 at 7:00 pm
PTA Restaurant Night:Wednesday, May 20 from 3:00 to 9:00 pm at Caboose Commons. PTA receives 10% of all beverage sales.

Quick Links

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Thank you to our Camelot artists and their families for attending the Falls Church Pyramid Art Show. Thank you to our art teachers, Ms. DeSoto and Ms. Jenkins.

Camelot Yearbooks--TODAY is the last day to order online

Yearbooks are on sale for $13, and will be distributed in June. You may order online at barksdalephoto.com . Check or cash may still be sent to school until April 28. We will have a few extra yearbooks in June, but cannot order additional copies once they sell out.

Dates to Know

April 24: TODAY Yearbook sales deadline barksdalephoto.com

April 28: Donuts with Grownups and Writing Share for Grades K-2, 8:45-9:30am in homerooms

May 1: Donuts with Grownups and Writing Share for Grades 3-6, 8:45-9:30am in homerooms

May 1: (New Date)PTA Parent-Staff Basketball Game, Camelot Blacktop, 6:00-7:00pm

May 13: 3-hour Early Release for K-6 at 12:50, supervision available

May 19: PTA Meeting, 7pm, Library and online

May 25: Memorial Day Holiday, School is Closed

May 26: Teacher Workday, School is Closed for Students

May 27: Eid al-Adha, School is Closed

End of Year Dates:

June 4: Chorus and Percussion Ensemble Concert, 2:50pm and 6:30pm

June 5: Field Day

June 8: PTA Book Bonanza–students select a summer book

June 9: Band and Strings Concert. 2:50pm and 6:30pm

June 11: 6th Grade Recognition, 6:30pm

June 12: (Field Day rain date)

June 16: Whole School EOY Assembly and Grade Level Assemblies

June 16: Last Day for preK (not PAC)

June 17: Last Day of School for K-6, Early Release

Donuts with Grownups and Student Writing Share--April 28 or May 1

Our second Donuts with Grownups is a student writing share. The dates are T uesday, April 28 for Grades K-2, and Friday, May 1 for Grades 3-6. Both events are 8:45-9:30am. Grab a donut and enjoy your child’s writing in your child’s classroom. Feel free to split your time between classrooms if you have more than one child on the same date. If you have children in grades on both dates, but you can’t attend both, you are welcome to have both/all children in one or more classroom that has the event on the date you can attend.

SOL Schedule

Students in Grades 3, 4, 5, and 6 take a reading and math Standards of Learning (SOL) Assessment in the areas of reading and math. 5th graders also take a science SOL. Below is the calendar for homeroom testing. (Please note that some students with special education or ESOL accommodations may test on a different day–you will be notified if this is the case for your child.)

3rd Reading: April 30 3rd Math: May 20

4th Reading: May 6, 4th Math: May 20

5th Reading: May 5 5th Math/Schwartz Science: May 19

5th Science/Schwartz Math: May 21

6th Reading: May 5 6th Math/6th Adv. Math/Algebra: May 20

PTA News

🪄 Teachers Create Magic!

Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week (May 3 - 8) is a special opportunity to express our gratitude for the dedication, guidance, and support our teachers and staff provide our children every day.

To ensure every staff member receives a meaningful gift and to simplify the process for families, we have established a central Teacher and Staff Appreciation Fund . Suggested donation is $25 per child, but please give what feels appropriate and affordable for your family. All contributions must be received by May 1, 2026. 100% of these funds go directly toward the gifts presented on Friday.

Please see the email sent on April 20th for the list of events.

🏀 RESCHEDULE! Parent-Teacher Basketball Game

Get ready for a night of laughs, community, and friendly competition! Join us on the Camelot Playgroundto cheer on your favorite teachers and parents as they face off on the court.

When:Friday, May 1st
Time:6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Where:Camelot Playground
What to Bring:A lawn chair and your loudest cheering voice!

We’ll kick things off with a special performance of the National Anthem by our school chorus. Come hungry—we’ll be selling hot dogs, and you can enter our 50/50 rafflewith all proceeds supporting our local food pantry. See you on the court!

🗳️ Join the Team: 2026-2027 PTA Board

Help shape the future of Camelot! We are looking for someone to fill one key position on next year’s PTA Executive Board:

Ways and Means VP:Oversee flagship events like the Fun Run and the Basketball Game. (Support is already in place for the Fun Run fundraiser, and we hope to find a basketball lead soon!) This role also manages our School Supply Kits.

Interested?Please reach out to Maggie Franke at [email protected] for more details.

🏰 Connect with the Camelot PTA

Stay in the loop and join the conversation!

Facebook:Join our community group! It’s a great place to see school updates and share local news like baseball sign-ups or Scout recruitment.
Instagram:Prefer your updates in photo form? Follow us @camelotptafor a look at what’s happening around campus.

Mark Your Calendars

Parent/Teacher Basketball Game:Friday, May 1, from 6:00–7:00 pm on the Camelot Playground.
Teacher Appreciation Week:May 3 - 8, 2026
General PTA Meeting (Elections):May 19 at 7:00 pm.

PTA Restaurant Night:Wednesday, May 20 from 3:00 to 9:00 pm at Caboose Commons. PTA receives 10% of all beverage sales.

The Office of the Ombuds Is at Your Service

Ombuds staff engage with FCPS staff, families, and students to offer resources and improve the experience of each and every member of the FCPS community. They work as an independent confidential resource to help get answers to questions, resolve concerns, and hear complaints regarding FCPS matters.

Ombuds staff do not make or change decisions, policies, or regulations. They do not take sides, and they do not provide legal advice.

Anyone with concerns, questions, or complaints to share with the Office of the Ombuds may call 571-423-4014, email [email protected] , or visit their webpage , where you may submit a question .

Quick Links

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We particpated in Purple-Up! day to show support for military families. These 2nd graders posed for a photo.

3 of our classes participated in the Feet Meet at Annandale HS and had a great time. Some of Ms. Scharlat's students posed for a photo.

Dates to Know

April 20: Rising Kindergarten Orientation, 9:15-11am

April 21: State Election, Student Holiday/Teacher Workday

April 22: 3-hour Early Release for K-6at 12:50pm CANCELLED–it will be a regular school day.

April 22: Falls Church Pyramid Art Show, Falls Church HS, 5-7pm, enter Door 14

April 24: Yearbook sales deadline barksdalephoto.com

April 28: Donuts with Grownups and Writing Share for Grades K-2, 8:45-9:30am in homerooms

May 1: Donuts with Grownups and Writing Share for Grades 3-6, 8:45-9:30am in homerooms

May 1: (New Date)PTA Parent-Staff Basketball Game, Camelot Blacktop, 6:00-7:00pm

May 13: 3-hour Early Release for K-6 at 12:50, supervision available

May 19: PTA Meeting, 7pm, Library and online

May 25: Memorial Day Holiday, School is Closed

May 26: Teacher Workday, School is Closed for Students

May 27: Eid al-Adha, School is Closed

End of Year Dates:

June 4: Chorus and Percussion Ensemble Concert, 2:50pm and 6:30pm

June 5: Field Day

June 8: PTA Book Bonanza–students select a summer book

June 9: Band and Strings Concert. 2:50pm and 6:30pm

June 11: 6th Grade Recognition, 6:30pm

June 12: (Field Day rain date)

June 16: Whole School EOY Assembly and Grade Level Assemblies

June 16: Last Day for preK (not PAC)

June 17: Last Day of School for K-6, Early Release

K-6 Progress Reports

Paper copies of K-6 progress reports reflecting 3rd quarter were sent home on Thursday 4/16. Parents/caregivers can view all progress reports, test results, attendance results, etc. in SIS ParentVue. If you need a SIS ParentVue account, please visit FCPS SIS ParentVue

SOL Testing Dates

3rd Reading: April 30 3rd Math: May 20

4th Reading: May 6, 4th Math: May 20

5th Reading: May 5 5th Math/Schwartz Science: May 19

5th Science/Schwartz Math: May 21

6th Reading: May 5 6th Math/6th Adv. Math/Algebra: May 20

AAP Spring News

Camelot committees will meet this spring to determine eligibility for school-based Advanced Academic Program (AAP) services for next school year. While all children are screened using a variety of sources, if you would like to refer your child for screening for services, please submit the referral form to Amy Ivey, Camelot's Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART), at [email protected] by April 24, 2026. Hard copies may also be accepted. More information may be found on our website , the FCPS Website , or in the AAP Spring Newsletter . Questions? Please contact Amy Ivey, AART ,at [email protected] .

Donuts with Grownups and Student Writing Share--April 28 or May 1

Our second Donuts with Grownups is a student writing share. The dates are Tuesday, April 28 for Grades K-2 and Friday, May 1 for Grades 3-6. Both events are 8:45-9:30am. Grab a donut and enjoy your child’s writing in your child’s classroom. Feel free to split your time between classrooms if you have more than one child on the same date. If you have children in grades on both dates, but you can’t attend both, you are welcome to have the one child join you in the other child’s classroom.

PTA News 🏀 Game On! Parent-Teacher Basketball Game--MAY 1

Get ready for a night of laughs, community, and friendly competition! Join us on the Camelot Playgroundto cheer on your favorite teachers and parents as they face off on the court.

When:Friday, MAY 1
Time:6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Where:Camelot Playground
What to Bring:A lawn chair and your loudest cheering voice!

The PTA Supports Staff Appreciation Week--May 4-8

Please see your email with information about Staff Appreciation Week.

🗳️ Join the Team: 2026-2027 PTA Board Elections

Help shape the future of Camelot! On Tuesday, May 19 at 7:00 PM, we will hold elections for two key positions on next year’s PTA Executive Board:

Ways and Means VP:Oversee flagship events like the Fun Run and the Basketball Game. (Support is already in place for the Fun Run fundraiser, and we hope to find a basketball lead soon!) This role also manages our School Supply Kits.
Secretary:Attend and take notes for our five executive and three general meetings. If you’re social-media savvy, there is an opportunity to manage our Facebook page!

Interested?Please reach out to Maggie Franke at [email protected] for more details.

The Wizard of Oz - LJMS

Luther Jackson Middle School’s drama department is proud to present the timeless class, The Wizard of Oz, and we would love to have you come! Tickets are available on the LJMS website for only $6. Tickets will also be sold at the door for $8. The shows are Thursday, April 30th 7:00 pm, Friday, May 1st, 7:00 pm and Saturday, May 2nd 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm. The 2:00 pm matinee show is especially for our young audience members- after the show there will be a special photo opportunity with cast & crew. Come out and see the world of Oz come to life!

Quick Links

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Camelot ES is picturesque in the spring!

Dates to Know

April 14: Military Family Breakfast, Camelot Library, 8:30-9am

April 15: Purple Up! day. If you wish, wear purple to support military families.

April 16: PTA Restaurant Night at Five Guys from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. PTA receives 20% of all sales.

April 17: Spring Picture Day (classes, individual)

April 17: PTA Parent-Staff Basketball Game, Camelot Blacktop, 6:00-7:00pm

April 18: Falls Church High School Jaguar 5K (see bottom of newsletter for info.)

April 20: Rising Kindergarten Orientation, 9-11am

April 21: State Election, Student Holiday/Teacher Workday

April 22: Falls Church Pyramid Art Show, Falls Church HS, 5-7pm

April 24: Yearbook sales deadline barksdalephoto.com

April 28: Donuts with Grownups and Writing Share for Grades K-2, 8:45-9:30am in homerooms

May 1: Donuts with Grownups and Writing Share for Grades 3-6, 8:45-9:30am in homerooms

May 13: 3-hour Early Release for K-6 at 12:50, supervision available

May 19: PTA Meeting and Elections, 7pm, Library and online

May 25: Memorial Day Holiday, School is Closed

May 26: Teacher Workday, School is Closed for Students

May 27: Eid al-Adha, School is Closed

Educate Fairfax Student Bookmark Art Contest – “Today’s Reader, Tomorrow’s Leader”

Educate Fairfax, the 501(c)3 education foundation that partners with the community to support Fairfax County Public Schools students and educators, is launching a divisionwide Student Bookmark Art Contest during March. FCPS students in grades K–12 are invited to design a 2” x 7” bookmark celebrating the power of learning and creativity under the theme “Today’s Reader, Tomorrow’s Leader.”

Artwork must be original, flat (no glitter or pop-ups), and include the student’s name, grade, and school on the back. Entries will be judged on creativity, connection to the theme, and overall effort. Four winners (K–2, 3–6, middle, and high) will each receive a $25 gift card, and winning designs will be printed and shared in schools and the community. This initiative supports FCPS Goal 3 by promoting literacy and student engagement.

Entries are due Friday, April 17, 2026. Submissions may be mailed to Educate Fairfax (8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031), emailed to [email protected] . By submitting, students confirm FCPS enrollment and grant permission for printing and promotion (first name and grade only; parent/guardian signature required for winners).

Please click this link for instructions: Educate Fairfax Bookmark Contest Flyer and Instructions.

SOL Testing Dates

3rd Reading: April 30 3rd Math: May 20

4th Reading: May 6 4th Math: May 20

5th Reading: May 5 5th Math/Schwartz Science: May 19

5th Science/Schwartz Math: May 21

6th Reading: May 5 6th Math,/6th Advanced Math/Algebra: May 20

April is the Month of the Military Child–3 events

On Tuesday, April 14, Camelot ES invites all military-connected families, active, reserves or retired, to join us for a family breakfast. This event will be held from 8:30-9:00am in the Camelot library.

Virginia will celebrate Purple Up! Day on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Purple Up! Day is a special day for communities to come together and wear purple as a visible gesture of support for our military-connected youth and their families. Purple symbolizes the combined colors of all branches of the military.

FCPS Military Family Field Day will be held April 18. This fun-filled day celebrates all FCPS military-connected children and families. Military Family Field Day will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from noon to 2 p.m. at Annandale High School’s football stadium (4700 Medford Dr, Annandale, VA 22003).

AAP Spring News

Donuts with Grownups and Student Writing Share--April 28 or May 1

End of Year Dates

Please mark your calendars, as applicable:

June 4: Chorus and Percussion Ensemble Concert, 2:50pm and 6:30pm

June 5: Field Day

June 9: Band and Strings Concert, 2:50pm and 6:30pm

June 11: 6th Grade Recognition, 6:30pm

June 12: (Field Day rain date)

June 16: Whole School EOY Assembly and Grade Level Assemblies

June 17: Last Day of School for preK-6, Early Release

PTA News 🏀 Game On! Parent-Teacher Basketball Game

Get ready for a night of laughs, community, and friendly competition! Join us on the Camelot Playgroundto cheer on your favorite teachers and parents as they face off on the court.

When:Friday, April 17th
Time:6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Where:Camelot Playground
What to Bring:A lawn chair and your loudest cheering voice!

🗳️ Join the Team: 2026-2027 PTA Board Elections

Help shape the future of Camelot! On Tuesday, May 19 at 7:00 PM, we will hold elections for two key positions on next year’s PTA Executive Board:

Ways and Means VP:Oversee flagship events like the Fun Run and the Basketball Game. (Support is already in place for the Fun Run fundraiser, and we hope to find a basketball lead soon!) This role also manages our School Supply Kits.
Secretary:Attend and take notes for our five executive and three general meetings. If you’re social-media savvy, there is an opportunity to manage our Facebook page!

Interested?Please reach out to Maggie Franke at [email protected] for more details.

🍔 Restaurant Night at Five Guys

Mark your calendars for a delicious way to give back! Five Guys has been a fantastic supporter of the Camelot PTA, and they are doing it again.

Date:Thursday, April 16
Time:5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Deal:Five Guys will donate 20% of all salesdirectly to the PTA.

No codes or flyers needed!Just bring your family and neighbors out for burgers, fries, and shakes, and you’ll be supporting our school with every bite.

🏰 Connect with the Camelot PTA

Stay in the loop and join the conversation!

Facebook:Join our community group! It’s a great place to see school updates and share local news like baseball sign-ups or Scout recruitment.
Instagram:Prefer your updates in photo form? Follow us @camelotptafor a look at what’s happening around campus.

Mark Your Calendars

PTA Restaurant Night:Thursday, April 16 from 5:00 to 9:00 pm at Five Guys. PTA receives 20% o fall sales.

Parent/Teacher Basketball Game:Friday, April 17, from 6:00–7:00 pm on the Camelot Playground.
Teacher Appreciation Week:May 4 - 8, 2026
General PTA Meeting (Elections):May 19 at 7:00 pm.

PTA Restaurant Night:Wednesday, May 20 from 3:00 to 9:00 pm at Caboose Commons. PTA receives 10% of all beverage sales.

Jaguar 5K Reminder

Just a friendly reminder that Falls Church High School Jaguar 5K is next Saturday, April 18! It’s not too late to sign up.

FCHS 5K Run Walk and Kids 1 Mile Fun Run will take place at Falls Church High School, located at 7521 Jaguar Trail in Falls Church. The Kids 1 Mile Fun Run begins at 8:00 a.m., followed by the Jaguar 5K at 8:30 a.m. This annual event brings together students, staff, and community members, with more than 800 participants each year.

For more information and to register, please visit www.jaguar5k.com . Online registration closes on Wednesday, April 16 at 11:59 p.m.Late registration will be available during packet pickup times. You can also email [email protected] to request a registration form.

Quick Links

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We enjoyed two rounds of Donuts with Grownups and Math Games this week. Thank you to the families who were able to join us. Thank you, Camelot PTA, for sponsoring the donuts for everyone! Our next Donuts with Grownups events are April 28 for Grades K-2, and May 1 for Grades 3-6.

Dates to Know

March 30-April 3 Spring Break, No School

April 6: Student Holiday/Teacher Workday

April 10: Student Holiday/Teacher Workday

April 14: Military Family Breakfast, Camelot Library, 8:30-9am

April 15: Purple Up! day. If you wish, wear purple to support military families.

April 16: PTA Restaurant Night at Five Guys from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. PTA receives 20% of all sales.

April 17: Spring Picture Day (classes, individual)

April 17: PTA Parent-Staff Basketball Game, Camelot Blacktop, 6:00-7:00pm

April 20: Rising Kindergarten Orientation, 9-11am

April 21: State Election, Student Holiday/Teacher Workday

April 22: 3-hour Early Release for K-6at 12:50pm CANCELLED–it will be a regular school day.

April 22: Pyramid Art Show, Falls Church HS, 5-7pm

April 24: Yearbook sales deadline barksdalephoto.com

April 28: Donuts with Grownups and Writing Share for Grades K-2, 8:45-9:30am in homerooms

May 1: Donuts with Grownups and Writing Share for Grades 3-6, 8:45-9:30am in homerooms

April is the Month of the Military Child

On Tuesday, April 14, Camelot ES invites all military-connected families, active, reserves or retired, to join us for a family breakfast. This event will be held from 8:30-9:00am in the Camelot library.

Virginia will celebrate Purple Up! Day on Wednesday, April 15. Purple Up! Day is a special day for communities to come together and wear purple as a visible gesture of support for our military-connected youth and their families. Purple symbolizes the combined colors of all branches of the military.

Camelot Yearbooks

Yearbooks are on sale for $13, and will be distributed in June. An ordering form went home a few weeks ago (and more are available in the office). You can use the form or your own labeled envelope to send cash or check (payable to Camelot ES) back to school, or you can order online at barksdalephoto.com . Yearbook orders are due on April 24. We will have a few extra yearbooks in June, but cannot order additional copies once they sell out.

Community Flier Day-April 23

Starting this spring, we will have 1 community flier day each fall, winter and spring on which we will distribute copied and counted fliers form organizations that give parents/caregivers information about family or children's activities. Examples include camps, sports, arts/crafts, tutoring, festivals, scouts, etc. We will only distribute fliers for which the activities are open to all families or children or all families and children within a specified grade or age range. The fliers must specify that the activities are not sponsored or endorsed by FCPS or the Fairfax County School Board. Please contact Denise Oaks at [email protected] or 703-645-7000 if you have questions or would like to submit a flier.

PTA News Get in the Game!

Get ready for the ultimate school showdown! The Parent-Staff Basketball Gameis happening Friday, April 17th, from 6:00–7:00 PMon the Camelot Playground. Whether you want to hoop or help, we need you!

Think you’ve still got those "old-school" moves? Join the Parent Dream Team! All skill levels are welcome.

To play:Email Mark Wahl at [email protected] to sign up for practices. Practices tentatively planned for Tuesday, April 7 and Tuesday, April 14 from 8:30 to 10:00 pm in the Camelot gym.

Not a ball player? Help us run the show behind the scenes! We need volunteers for the 50/50 raffle, announcing, the National Anthem, and concessions.

To volunteer:Email Joanna Verdi at [email protected] .

Don’t miss this night of laughs, community, and friendly competition. See you on the court!

Connect with the Camelot PTA! 🏰

If you haven’t already, make sure to join our Facebook community . We use this space to share upcoming school events, but it’s also a place for you! Feel free to post items of interest to our families—whether it’s baseball sign-ups, Girl Scout recruitment, or other local opportunities.

Prefer your updates in photo form? Follow us on Instagram @camelotpta!

Mark Your Calendars

PTA Restaurant Night:Thursday, April 16 from 5:00 to 9:00 pm at Five Guys. PTA receives 20% o fall sales.

Parent/Staff Basketball Game:Friday, April 17, from 6:00–7:00 pm on the Camelot Playground.
Staff Appreciation Week:May 4 - 8, 2026
General PTA Meeting (Elections):May 19 at 7:00 pm.

PTA Restaurant Night:Wednesday, May 20 from 3:00 to 9:00 pm at Caboose Commons. PTA receives 10% of all beverage sales.

Quick Links

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Dates to Know

March 24: Donuts with Grownups and Morning Math Games for Grades K, 2, 4, 6, 8:45-9:30am in homerooms

March 25: Donuts with Grownups and Morning Math Games for Grades 1, 3, 5, 8:45-9:30am in homerooms

March 27: End of 3rd Quarter, 2-hour Early Release at 1:50pm(no supervision)

March 30-April 3 Spring Break, No School

April 6: Student Holiday/Teacher Workday

April 10: Student Holiday/Teacher Workday

April 15: Purple Up! day. If you wish, wear purple to support military families.

April 16: PTA Restaurant Night at Five Guys from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. PTA receives 20% of all sales.

April 17: Spring Picture Day (classes, individual)

April 17: PTA Parent-Staff Basketball Game, Camelot Blacktop, 6:00-7:00pm

April 20: Rising Kindergarten Orientation, 9-11am

April 21: State Election, Student Holiday/Teacher Workday

April 22: 3-hour Early Release for K-6at 12:50pm

April 24: Yearbook sales deadline barksdalephoto.com

April 28: Donuts with Grownups and Writing Share for Grades K-2, 8:45-9:30am in homerooms

May 1: Donuts with Grownups and Writing Share for Grades 3-6, 8:45-9:30am in homerooms

Donuts with Grownups and Morning Math Games--March 24 or 25

This year’s twist on Donuts with Grownups includes math games. The dates are Tuesday, March 24 for Grades K, 2, 4, 6, and Wednesday, March 25 for Grades 1, 3 and 5. Both events are 8:45-9:30am. Grab a donut and enjoy some math games in your child’s classroom. Feel free to split your time between classrooms if you have more than one child on the same date. If you have children in grades on both dates, but you can’t attend both, you are welcome to have the one child join you in the other child’s classroom.

In late April we will have a second Donuts with Grownups morning event focusing on students sharing writing.

April is the Month of the Military Child–3 events

Camelot Yearbooks

Yearbooks are on sale for $13, and will be distributed in June. An ordering form went home 2 weeks ago (and more are available in the office). You can use the form or your own labeled envelope to send cash or check (payable to Camelot ES) back to school, or you can order online at barksdalephoto.com . Yearbook orders are due on April 24. We will have a few extra yearbooks in June, but cannot order additional copies once they sell out.

PTA News 🌟 Spring After School Enrichment: Registration Now Open!

Give your kids something to look forward to after the bell rings! We have a fantastic lineup of programs for the Spring 2026 session, open to all students in Grades K-6.

Monday: Chess Club ♟️

Dates: 1/12/26 – 5/18/26
Note: This session has been extended through June 2nd to account for our recent Monday snow days.
Register for Chess Club Here

Tuesday: TGA Pickleball 🎾

Dates: 3/24/26 – 5/19/26
Note: On the tennis courts! We anticipate dates extending to 6/2 due to the recently announced 4/21 holiday.
Register for Pickleball Here

Wednesday: Mad Science "Funky Forces" 🧪

Dates: 4/8/26 – 6/10/26
Become a chemist, engineer, and stunt pilot all in one class!
Register for Mad Science Here

Thursday: Kidcreate Studio "Lights, Camera, Create!" 🎨

Dates: 3/26/26 – 5/21/26
Bring favorite animated characters to life using a variety of fun mediums.
Register for Kidcreate Here

Get in the Game!

Get ready for the ultimate school showdown! The Parent-Teacher Basketball Gameis happening Friday, April 17th, from 6:00–7:00 PMon the Camelot Playground. Whether you want to hoop or help, we need you!

Think you’ve still got those "old-school" moves? Join the Parent Dream Team! All skill levels are welcome.

To play:Email Mark Wahl at [email protected] to sign up for practices. Practices tentatively planned for Tuesday, April 7 and Tuesday, April 14 from 8:30 to 10:00 pm in the Camelot gym.

Not a ball player? Help us run the show behind the scenes! We need volunteers for the 50/50 raffle, announcing, the National Anthem, and concessions.

To volunteer:Email Joanna Verdi at [email protected] .

Don’t miss this night of laughs, community, and friendly competition. See you on the court!

Connect with the Camelot PTA! 🏰

Prefer your updates in photo form? Follow us on Instagram @camelotpta!

Mark Your Calendars

PTA Restaurant Night:Thursday, April 16 from 5:00 to 9:00 pm at Five Guys. PTA receives 20% o fall sales.

Parent/Teacher Basketball Game:Friday, April 17, from 6:00–7:00 pm on the Camelot Playground.
Staff Appreciation Week:May 4 - 8, 2026
General PTA Meeting (Elections):May 19 at 7:00 pm.

PTA Restaurant Night:Wednesday, May 20 from 3:00 to 9:00 pm at Caboose Commons. PTA receives 10% of all beverage sales.

Quick Links

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Ms. Levenberry has been working alongside Coach W. in PE. It has been a pleasure to have her at Camelot while Coach Teoli is home with his little one for a few weeks.

Dates to Know

March 18: 3-hour Early Release for K-6at 12:50pm

March 20: Eid al-Fitr and Nowruz Religious/Cultural Observances, School Holiday

March 24: Donuts with Grownups and Morning Math Games for Grades K, 2, 4, 6, 8:45-9:30am in homerooms

March 25: Donuts with Grownups and Morning Math Games for Grades 1, 3, 5, 8:45-9:30am in homerooms

March 27: End of 3rd Quarter, 2-hour Early Release at 1:50pm(no supervision)

March 30-April 3 Spring Break, No School

April 6: Student Holiday/Teacher Workday

April 10: Student Holiday/Teacher Workday

April 14: Military Family Breakfast, Camelot Library, 8:30-9:00am

April 15: Purple Up! day. If you wish, wear purple to support military families.

April 16: PTA Restaurant Night at Five Guys from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. PTA receives 20% of all sales.

April 17: Spring Picture Day (classes, individual)

April 17: PTA Parent-Staff Basketball Game, Camelot Blacktop, 6:00-7:00pm

April 20: Rising Kindergarten Orientation, 9-11am

April 21: State Election, Student Holiday/Teacher Workday

April 22: 3-hour Early Release for K-6at 12:50pm

April 24: Yearbook sales deadline barksdalephoto.com

Hello Camelot Families,

As many of our field trips will be taking place in the next few weeks, we want to say a huge thank you to the PTA and to families for all of the fundraising efforts, especially through the Fun Run and PTA Restaurant Nights, to make field trips affordable for all Camelot kids. These field trips help all kids access many of the sites around the DMV--and the charter bus rides in grades 3-6 are adventures in and of themselves!

The next time you are at Camelot you may notice the many outside cameras that have been installed around the building to give views of the entire school grounds. We were on the FCPS list for this security enhancement and are pleased to now have the cameras in place. They will be operational in the next few weeks.

We look forward to seeing families at school at the end of the month for our Donuts with Grownups events (see below). In the meantime, reach out if you have any questions.

One more thing--We want to share that Mr. Van, our beloved building supervisor, will be leaving Camelot at the end of the month. He is moving to part-time work with transportation. If you or your child would like to send him a note, teachers will be happy to get them to him.

Camelot Admin Team--Aileen Flaherty, Matt Salerno, and Ben Mork

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K-6 Early Release Wednesday on March 18

Our next Early Release Wednesday is March 18. On this day, the school day ends at 12:50pm for K-6 students. (PreK has a regular Wednesday schedule.) Most students will depart school or go to SACC at 12:50pm on this day, but we do offer supervision to families who need it until 3:50pm. Buses are available at both 12:50pm and 3:50pm. We will use the Early Release plan that you selected for your child last month. If you would like to confirm or change your child’s plan, please use this form or call the school office (703) 645-7000. The remaining 3-hour early release dates are April 22, and May 13.

Donuts with Grownups and Morning Math Games--March 24 or 25

In late April we will have a second Donuts with Grownups morning event focusing on students sharing writing. The dates are

April is the Month of the Military Child

Camelot Yearbooks

Family Engagement Survey Open

FCPS is administering a Family Engagement Survey, which will be open from Monday, March 9, to Monday, March 23. Your feedback is critical in helping us to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs in our schools.

Survey topics include: welcoming environment, communication, student success, advocacy, family and school partnerships, community partnerships.

The survey will be available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Pashto, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese.

Parents/caregivers will receive a survey link via email from FCPS on March 9. A survey link will also be posted on FCPS’ website. Paper surveys will be available at each school. Please stay tuned for more information.

Community Conversations: Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid

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:

Tuesday, March 17 , from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m., at Glen Forest Elementary School .
Monday, March 23 , at Ravensworth Elementary School .
Monday, April 13 , at Belle View Elementary School .
Monday, April 20 , at Westgate Elementary School .
Wednesday, April 22 , at Crestwood Elementary School .

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.

PTA News Get in the Game!

Think you’ve still got those "old-school" moves? Join the Parent Dream Team! All skill levels are welcome.

To play:Email Mark Wahl at [email protected] to sign up for practices. Practices tentatively planned for Tuesday, April 7 and Tuesday, April 14 from 8:30 to 10:00 pm in the Camelot gym.

Not a ball player? Help us run the show behind the scenes! We need volunteers for the 50/50 raffle, announcing, the National Anthem, and concessions.

To volunteer:Email Joanna Verdi at [email protected] .

Don’t miss this night of laughs, community, and friendly competition. See you on the court!

Connect with the Camelot PTA! 🏰

Prefer your updates in photo form? Follow us on Instagram @camelotpta!

Don’t Forget! Troop 55125: Donation Drive, March 2nd through March 20th

Junior Girl Scouts from Troop 55125 are leading a school-wide donation drive from March 2nd through March 20th. They are collecting new or gently used puzzle books, coloring books, crossword puzzle books, and colored pencils to benefit Seniors at Brightview Woodburn - Senior Assisted Living.

Donations can be placed in the collection box at the front entrance of the school. Thank you for supporting our girls’ leadership and service project!

Mark Your Calendars

PTA Restaurant Night:Thursday, April 16 from 5:00 to 9:00 pm at Five Guys. PTA receives 20% o fall sales.

Parent/Teacher Basketball Game:Friday, April 17, from 6:00–7:00 pm on the Camelot Playground.
Teacher Appreciation Week:May 4 - 8, 2026
General PTA Meeting (Elections):May 19 at 7:00 pm.

PTA Restaurant Night:Wednesday, May 20 from 3:00 to 9:00 pm at Caboose Commons. PTA receives 10% of all beverage sales.

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Ms. Donohoe, our School Counselor, brings joy to classrooms when she visits!

Dates to Know

March 8: Daylight Savings Time begins, clocks spring forward 1 hour

March 18: 3-hour Early Release for K-6at 12:50pm

March 20: Eid al-Fitr and Nowruz Religious/Cultural Observances, School Holiday

March 24: Donuts with Grownups and Morning Math Games for Grades K, 2, 4, 6, 8:45-9:30am in homerooms

March 25: Donuts with Grownups and Morning Math Games for Grades 1, 3, 5, 8:45-9:30am in homerooms

March 27: End of 3rd Quarter, 2-hour Early Release at 1:50pm(no supervision)

March 30-April 3 Spring Break, No School

April 6: Student Holiday/Teacher Workday

April 10: School Planning Day

April 15: Purple Up! day. Wear purple to support military families.

April 16: PTA Restaurant Night at Five Guys from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. PTA receives 20% of all sales.

April 17: Spring Picture Day (classes, individual)

April 17: PTA Parent-Staff Basketball Game, Camelot Blacktop, 6:00-7:00pm

April 20: Rising Kindergarten Orientation, 9-11am

April 22: 3-hour Early Release for K-6at 12:50pm

April 24: Yearbook sales deadline barksdalephoto.com

Camelot Yearbooks

Yearbooks are on sale for $13, and will be distributed in June. An ordering form went home yesterday. You can use the form to send cash or check (payable to Camelot ES) back to school, or you can order online at barksdalephoto.com . Yearbook orders are due on April 24. We will have a few extra yearbooks in June, but cannot order additional copies once they sell out.

Family Engagement Survey to Open March 9

FCPS is administering our Family Engagement Survey, which will be open from Monday, March 9, to Monday, March 23. Your feedback is critical in helping us to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs in our schools.

Survey topics include:

Welcoming environment.
Communication.
Student success.
Advocacy.
Family and school partnerships.
Community partnerships.

The survey will be available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Pashto, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese.

Donuts with Grownups and Morning Math Games--March 24 or 25

This year’s twist on Donuts with Grownups includes math games. The dates are Tuesday, March 24 for Grades K, 2, 4, 6, and Wednesday, March 25 for Grades 1, 3 and 5. Both events are 8:45-9:30am. Grab a donut and enjoy some math games in your child’s classroom. Feel free to split your time between classrooms if you have more than one child on the same date. If you have children in grades on both dates, but you can’t attend both, you are welcome to have the one child join you in the other child’s classroom.

In late April we will have a second Donuts with Grownups morning event focusing on students sharing writing.

K-6 Early Release Wednesday on March 18

Calling all Future Kindergarteners--Orientation on April 20

Camelot will host an orientation for rising kindergarten parents/caregivers and children on April 20 (date changed from April 21) from 9am-11am. This orientation is geared toward first-time kindergarten families, but all rising kinder families are welcome to attend. We will have a second orientation in August for all kinder families and kids.

If you have or know of a neighbor who has a child who will be 5 by September 30, 2026, and they live in the Camelot boundary, they are eligible for kindergarten at Camelot. We encourage families with rising kindergarteners to register as early as possible so we have a good sense of how many classes we will need. Registration information can be found online: HERE , or forms can be picked up in the Camelot office. Silvia Galicia, Camelot’s Registrar, is the point of contact: 703-645-7000 or [email protected] . Use this link to communicate information about your child directly to Ms. Galicia: https://camelotes.fcps.edu/student-services/student-registration

The PTA is looking for a Kindergarten Parent Liaison. This person would coordinate a few playdates during the summer. If you are interested, please reach out to Ms. Galicia and she will pass your information to the PTA.

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is gearing up to honor and celebrate its military-connected youth in April, the Month of the Military Child, and on Purple Up! Day!

This year, Virginia will celebrate Purple Up! Day on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Purple Up! Day is a special day for communities to come together and wear purple as a visible gesture of support for our military-connected youth and their families. Purple symbolizes the combined colors of all branches of the military.

FCPS Purple Up! T-shirts and other items are available for purchase now through Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in our Custom Ink online store . These items highlight our gratitude and appreciation for our 14,500 military-connected students and their families. #PurpleUpFCPS!

For more information and/or to connect with FCPS resources, email us at [email protected] .

PTA News Get in the Game!

Think you’ve still got those "old-school" moves? Join the Parent Dream Team! All skill levels are welcome.

To play:Email Mark Wahl at [email protected] to sign up for practices. Practices tentatively planned for Tuesday, April 7 and Tuesday, April 14 from 8:30 to 10:00 pm in the Camelot gym.

Not a ball player? Help us run the show behind the scenes! We need volunteers for the 50/50 raffle, announcing, the National Anthem, and concessions.

To volunteer:Email Joanna Verdi at [email protected] .

Don’t miss this night of laughs, community, and friendly competition. See you on the court!

Connect with the Camelot PTA! 🏰

Prefer your updates in photo form? Follow us on Instagram @camelotpta!

Don’t Forget! Troop 55125: Donation Drive, March 2nd through March 13th

Junior Girl Scouts from Troop 55125 are leading a school-wide donation drive from March 2nd through March 13th. They are collecting new or gently used puzzle books, coloring books, crossword puzzle books, and colored pencils to benefit Seniors at Brightview Woodburn - Senior Assisted Living.

Donations can be placed in the collection box at the front entrance of the school. Thank you for supporting our girls’ leadership and service project!

Mark Your Calendars

PTA Restaurant Night:Thursday, April 16 from 5:00 to 9:00 pm at Five Guys. PTA receives 20% o fall sales.

Parent/Teacher Basketball Game:Friday, April 17, from 6:00–7:00 pm on the Camelot Playground.
Teacher Appreciation Week:May 4 - 8, 2026
General PTA Meeting (Elections):May 19 at 7:00 pm.
PTA Restaurant Night:Wednesday, May 20 from 3:00 to 9:00 pm at Caboose Commons. PTA receives 10% of all beverage sales.

Quick Links

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Camelot Buddies meet once per month. Our older and younger students in each pair enjoy working on an activity and having a snack together.

Dates to Know

March 2: Read Across America Day

March 8: Daylight Savings Time begins, clocks spring forward 1 hour

March 18: 3-hour Early Release for K-6at 12:50pm

March 20: Eid al-Fitr and Nowruz Religious/Cultural Observances, School Holiday

March 24: Donuts with Grownups and Morning Math Games for Grades K, 2, 4, 6, 8:45-9:30am in homerooms

March 25: Donuts with Grownups and Morning Math Games for Grades 1, 3, 5, 8:45-9:30am in homerooms

March 27: End of 3rd Quarter, 2-hour Early Release at 1:50pm(no supervision)

March 30-April 3 Spring Break, No School

April 6: Student Holiday/Teacher Workday

April 10: School Planning Day

April 16: PTA Restaurant Night:Thursday, April 16 from 5:00 to 9:00 pm at Five Guys. PTA receives 20% of all sales.

April 17: Spring Picture Day (classes, individual)

April 17: PTA Parent-Staff Basketball Game, Camelot Blacktop, 6:00-7:00pm

Donuts with Grownups and Morning Math Games

Feel free to split your time between classrooms if you have more than one child on the same date. If you have children in grades on both dates, but you can’t attend both, you are welcome to have the one child join you in the other child’s classroom. In late April we will have a second Donuts with Grownups morning event focusing on students sharing writing.

Calling all Future Kindergarteners!

Camelot will host an orientation for rising kindergarten parents/caregivers and children on April 21 from 9am-11am. This orientation is geared toward first-time kindergarten families, but all rising kinder families are welcome to attend. We will have a second orientation in August for all kinder families and kids.

Winter Family Score Reports

Family score reports for elementary winter screening and growth assessments will be centrally distributed to families through SIS ParentVUE (PVUE) Documents. Families in grades PreK-6 will receive up to three (3) reports based on the assessments their student took this winter:

PreK & Kindergarten: VALLSS for most students

Grades 1-2: VALLSS and MAP Math for most students
Grades 3-6: iReady Reading and MAP Math for most students, plus VALLSS for identified students

Community Conversations: Share Your Thoughts 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:

Tuesday, March 3, at Waples Mill Elementary School .
Tuesday, March 17, from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m., at Glen Forest Elementary School .
Monday, March 23, at Ravensworth Elementary School .
Monday, April 13, at Belle View Elementary School .
Monday, April 20, at Westgate Elementary School .
Wednesday, April 22, at Crestwood Elementary School .

Child care and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.

Pre-K and Early Head Start Programs

FCPS Pre-K and Early Head Start programs provide a high-quality early learning experience for qualifying children with economic and educational risk factors, ages 6 weeks to 4 years, living in Fairfax County.

Pre-K prioritizes 4-year-old applicants but also accepts applications for children who will be 3 years old by September 30 of the same year.

Early Head Start is located at three elementary schools — Clearview, Crestwood, and Dogwood — and accepts applications from pregnancy to 2 years old.

Families are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Space is limited and provided based on need, not on a first-come, first-served basis.

Applications are accepted online , by email , by mail, or in person at the program office at 7423 Camp Alger Avenue, Falls Church, Virginia 22042 .

If you have a question about the application process or status, please call 703-208-7900 (English) or 703-208-7901 (Spanish).

PTA News

Calling all parents, teachers, and students for the most anticipated showdown of the school year! The Parent-Teacher Basketball Gameis coming Friday, April 17th from 6:00-7:00 PM, and this year's battle promises to be epic!

Think you've got what it takes to take on our amazing teachers? Ready to show your kids those old-school moves still work? Mark Wahl is assembling the Parent Dream Team and would love to have you join the squad! Email him at [email protected] to sign up for some friendly practices and game day glory. Don't worry if you're a little rusty – we promise it's all about fun, not perfection!

But every great game needs an incredible support crew! Joanna Verdi is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to make this event unforgettable. Whether you'd love to handle ticket sales, run our exciting 50/50 raffle, be our energetic game announcer, perform the National Anthem, or keep everyone fed with delicious refreshments, we need YOU! Reach out to Joanna at [email protected] to claim your behind-the-scenes superstar role.

This isn't just a basketball game – it's a celebration of our incredible school community. Come cheer, laugh, and create memories that'll last all year long.

See you on the court for an evening of pure fun and friendly competition!

Quick Links

8100 Guinevere Dr Annandale, VA 22003 | Main Phone: 703.645.7000
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