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Dear Panther Families, 

We loved seeing so many families at our Celebration of Learning last night. We are so proud of all the amazing work and learning our students have done this year. Thank you to our teachers and staff who have worked tirelessly this year to support our students' growth. Thank you to our families for all your support and commitment to Mount Vernon Woods and your child's success. 

Sincerely, 

Gina O'Neal, Principal

Kristen Robinson, Assistant Principal

Christine Berry, Assistant Principal  

Student Testing Results Coming Soon

Later this month, you will begin receiving your child’s spring assessment results. If you aren’t sure what assessments your child took this year, view this list of tests by grade level on FCPS’ website. 

How the results are delivered depends on the test. Scores will be posted in SIS ParentVUE, or sent by mail or from the school or testing organization. Learn what to expect regarding assessment reporting practices and timelines . 

Visit FCPS’ website for additional information about student assessments , including what each assessment is testing for and how to interpret the test results. Caregivers should contact their children’s teacher with any testing questions.

New SOL Growth Reports for Grade 3-8 Tests

Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) test results, along with other student data, help demonstrate in which subjects or topics students may need additional academic support.

In order to help interpret SOL results for parents, the Virginia Department of Education has released new Standards of Learning Growth Parent Reports for families of students who took grade 3-8 SOL math and reading tests this spring. 

The Growth Parent Report ties together scores from fall and winter Virginia Growth Assessments (VGA) with the student’s current spring SOL results to show their trend in academic progress this year. 

Learn how to understand your student’s grade 3-8 SOL results and find resources to support their ongoing learning

Resultados de las pruebas de los estudiantes muy pronto

Más tarde este mes, empezará a recibir los resultados de las encuestas de primavera de su hijo. Si no está seguro de qué encuesta tomó su hijo este año, vea esta lista de exámenes por nivel de grado en el sitio web de FCPS. Cómo se entregan los resultados depende del examen. Los puntajes serán publicados en SIS ParentVUE, o enviados por correo o por la escuela u organización examinadora. Aprenda qué esperar con respecto a las prácticas y plazos de presentación de informes de las encuestas. Visite el sitio web de FCPS para obtener información adicional sobre las encuestas de los estudiantes , incluyendo lo que cada evaluación está probando y cómo interpretar los resultados de las pruebas. Los cuidadores deben ponerse en contacto con el maestro de sus hijos con cualquier pregunta sobre las pruebas. 

Nuevos Reportes de Crecimiento de los Exámenes SOL para los Grados 3-8

Los resultados de las pruebas de los Estándares de Aprendizaje de Virginia (SOL), junto con otros datos de los estudiantes, ayudan a demostrar en qué materias o temas los estudiantes pueden necesitar apoyo académico adicional

Para ayudar a interpretar los resultados de los SOL para los padres, el Departamento de Educación de Virginia ha publicado los nuevos Informes de Crecimiento para Padres de los Estándares de Aprendizaje para las familias de los estudiantes que realizaron los exámenes SOL de matemáticas y lectura de 3º a 8º grado esta primavera. 

El Informe de Crecimiento para Padres combina los resultados de las Evaluaciones de Crecimiento de Virginia (VGA) de otoño e invierno con los resultados del SOL de la primavera para mostrar la tendencia en el progreso académico del estudiante este año. 

Aprenda a entender los resultados del SOL de su estudiante de 3º a 8º grado y encuentre recursos para apoyar su aprendizaje continuo.

Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!

As we approach the end of the school year, it’s important for students to stay engaged, attend school, and finish strong! Visit our website for attendance resources . 

¡Asiste hoy, Tener Éxito Mañana!

A medida que nos acercamos al final del año escolar, es importante que los estudiantes se mantengan comprometidos, asistan a la escuela y terminen con fuerza. Visite nuestro sitio web para obtener recursos sobre la asistencia

 It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!

Attending kindergarten provides children with an opportunity to learn and practice the essential social, emotional, problem-solving, and self-regulation skills they will use throughout their lives. Eligible children can also be registered throughout the summer, but registering your child early helps us plan, so that we have the teachers and resources needed on the first day of school. 

We are happy to support families with registration and the transition to kindergarten. For more information in other languages, visit FCPS’ Kindergarten Registration webpage .

 ¡Es El Momento de Inscribirse al Kindergarten!

Asistir al kindergarten les ofrece a los niños la oportunidad de aprender y practicar las habilidades sociales, emocionales, de resolución de problemas y de autorregulación que usarán durante toda su vida. Los niños que cumplen con los requisitos también pueden inscribirse durante el verano, pero inscribir a su hijo con anticipación nos ayuda a planificar, de modo que tengamos los maestros y los recursos necesarios el primer día de clases. 

Estamos encantados de ayudar a las familias con la inscripción y la transición al kindergarten. Para obtener más información en otros idiomas, visite la página web de FCPS Registro para el Kindergarten.

June 3- PTO Meeting (4:00) Family Food Market (5:00)

June 4- Mount Vernon High School Graduation 

June 6- Field Day

June 11- Kindergarten Promotion (9:30am) 

June 11- 6th Grade Promotion (6:00pm)

June 12- Last Day of School- early dismissal 1:15pm

💝FCPS Cares!

The  FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to  submit your story , so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees at Mt Vernon Woods ES. We love our MVWES staff members, let's tell them how we feel!

4015 Fielding Street, Alexandria, VA 22309  |  Main Phone: 703.619.2800
Attendance: 703.619.2828 |  Web  |  Twitter

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Dear Panther Families,

We would like to wish everyone a safe and relaxing long weekend and a happy official start of the summer season! We will welcome your students back to school on Tuesday May 28th. 

Sincerely, 

Gina O'Neal, Principal

Kristen Robinson, Assistant Principal

Christine Berry, Assistant Principal  

Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! This month we honor the heritage and contributions of Americans with ancestral roots in Asia and the islands of the Pacific. #OurFCPS

May is a national month of recognition of the history of Jewish contributions to American culture, acknowledging the diverse achievement of the Jewish community in the U.S. #OurFCPS

Student Testing Results Coming Soon

Later this month, you will begin receiving your child’s spring assessment results. If you aren’t sure what assessments your child took this year, view this list of tests by grade level on FCPS’ website. 

How the results are delivered depends on the test. Scores will be posted in SIS ParentVUE, or sent by mail or from the school or testing organization. Learn what to expect regarding assessment reporting practices and timelines . 

Visit FCPS’ website for additional information about student assessments , including what each assessment is testing for and how to interpret the test results. Caregivers should contact their children’s teacher with any testing questions.

New SOL Growth Reports for Grade 3-8 Tests

Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) test results, along with other student data, help demonstrate in which subjects or topics students may need additional academic support.

In order to help interpret SOL results for parents, the Virginia Department of Education has released new Standards of Learning Growth Parent Reports for families of students who took grade 3-8 SOL math and reading tests this spring. 

The Growth Parent Report ties together scores from fall and winter Virginia Growth Assessments (VGA) with the student’s current spring SOL results to show their trend in academic progress this year. 

Learn how to understand your student’s grade 3-8 SOL results and find resources to support their ongoing learning

Resultados de las pruebas de los estudiantes muy pronto

Más tarde este mes, empezará a recibir los resultados de las encuestas de primavera de su hijo. Si no está seguro de qué encuesta tomó su hijo este año, vea esta lista de exámenes por nivel de grado en el sitio web de FCPS. Cómo se entregan los resultados depende del examen. Los puntajes serán publicados en SIS ParentVUE, o enviados por correo o por la escuela u organización examinadora. Aprenda qué esperar con respecto a las prácticas y plazos de presentación de informes de las encuestas. Visite el sitio web de FCPS para obtener información adicional sobre las encuestas de los estudiantes , incluyendo lo que cada evaluación está probando y cómo interpretar los resultados de las pruebas. Los cuidadores deben ponerse en contacto con el maestro de sus hijos con cualquier pregunta sobre las pruebas. 

Nuevos Reportes de Crecimiento de los Exámenes SOL para los Grados 3-8

Los resultados de las pruebas de los Estándares de Aprendizaje de Virginia (SOL), junto con otros datos de los estudiantes, ayudan a demostrar en qué materias o temas los estudiantes pueden necesitar apoyo académico adicional

Para ayudar a interpretar los resultados de los SOL para los padres, el Departamento de Educación de Virginia ha publicado los nuevos Informes de Crecimiento para Padres de los Estándares de Aprendizaje para las familias de los estudiantes que realizaron los exámenes SOL de matemáticas y lectura de 3º a 8º grado esta primavera. 

El Informe de Crecimiento para Padres combina los resultados de las Evaluaciones de Crecimiento de Virginia (VGA) de otoño e invierno con los resultados del SOL de la primavera para mostrar la tendencia en el progreso académico del estudiante este año. 

Aprenda a entender los resultados del SOL de su estudiante de 3º a 8º grado y encuentre recursos para apoyar su aprendizaje continuo.

Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!

As we approach the end of the school year, it’s important for students to stay engaged, attend school, and finish strong! Visit our website for attendance resources . 

¡Asiste hoy, Tener Éxito Mañana!

A medida que nos acercamos al final del año escolar, es importante que los estudiantes se mantengan comprometidos, asistan a la escuela y terminen con fuerza. Visite nuestro sitio web para obtener recursos sobre la asistencia

 It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!

Attending kindergarten provides children with an opportunity to learn and practice the essential social, emotional, problem-solving, and self-regulation skills they will use throughout their lives. Eligible children can also be registered throughout the summer, but registering your child early helps us plan, so that we have the teachers and resources needed on the first day of school. 

We are happy to support families with registration and the transition to kindergarten. For more information in other languages, visit FCPS’ Kindergarten Registration webpage .

 ¡Es El Momento de Inscribirse al Kindergarten!

Asistir al kindergarten les ofrece a los niños la oportunidad de aprender y practicar las habilidades sociales, emocionales, de resolución de problemas y de autorregulación que usarán durante toda su vida. Los niños que cumplen con los requisitos también pueden inscribirse durante el verano, pero inscribir a su hijo con anticipación nos ayuda a planificar, de modo que tengamos los maestros y los recursos necesarios el primer día de clases. 

Estamos encantados de ayudar a las familias con la inscripción y la transición al kindergarten. Para obtener más información en otros idiomas, visite la página web de FCPS Registro para el Kindergarten.

 Parent Information Phone Lines Available in Eight 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 .

 Línea Telefónica de Información para Padres Disponible en Ocho Idiomas

Padres/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.

May 27- Memorial Day (No School)

May 30- Celebration of Learning Event (5:00PM)

June 3- PTO Meeting (4:00) Family Food Market (5:00)

June 4- Mount Vernon High School Graduation 

June 6- Field Day

June 11- Kindergarten Promotion (9:30am) 

June 11- 6th Grade Promotion (6:00pm)

💝FCPS Cares!

The  FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to  submit your story , so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees at Mt Vernon Woods ES. We love our MVWES staff members, let's tell them how we feel!

4015 Fielding Street, Alexandria, VA 22309  |  Main Phone: 703.619.2800
Attendance: 703.619.2828 |  Web  |  Twitter

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page .

To read this newsletter in other languages, please visit our website .

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Dear Panther Families,

Thank you to all the families who joined us for our SURF into Summer Families Engagement Night! We had a great presentation from the Department of Family Services about setting our students up for success with routines for bedtime, morning, meal times and play time. We also had many community partners including REC Pac, Arcadia, Gunston Soccer, Body Safety and LA Ladies. We gave away Visa Gift Cards, toys, restaurant gift cards, and grocery store gift cards. Thank you to everyone who made this night a success! 

Sincerely, 

Gina O'Neal, Principal

Kristen Robinson, Assistant Principal

Christine Berry, Assistant Principal  

Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!

As we approach the end of the school year, it’s important for students to stay engaged, attend school, and finish strong! Visit our website for attendance resources . 

¡Asiste hoy, Tener Éxito Mañana!

A medida que nos acercamos al final del año escolar, es importante que los estudiantes se mantengan comprometidos, asistan a la escuela y terminen con fuerza. Visite nuestro sitio web para obtener recursos sobre la asistencia

 It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!

Attending kindergarten provides children with an opportunity to learn and practice the essential social, emotional, problem-solving, and self-regulation skills they will use throughout their lives. Eligible children can also be registered throughout the summer, but registering your child early helps us plan, so that we have the teachers and resources needed on the first day of school. 

We are happy to support families with registration and the transition to kindergarten. For more information in other languages, visit FCPS’ Kindergarten Registration webpage .

 ¡Es El Momento de Inscribirse al Kindergarten!

Asistir al kindergarten les ofrece a los niños la oportunidad de aprender y practicar las habilidades sociales, emocionales, de resolución de problemas y de autorregulación que usarán durante toda su vida. Los niños que cumplen con los requisitos también pueden inscribirse durante el verano, pero inscribir a su hijo con anticipación nos ayuda a planificar, de modo que tengamos los maestros y los recursos necesarios el primer día de clases. 

Estamos encantados de ayudar a las familias con la inscripción y la transición al kindergarten. Para obtener más información en otros idiomas, visite la página web de FCPS Registro para el Kindergarten.

 Parent Information Phone Lines Available in Eight 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 .

 Línea Telefónica de Información para Padres Disponible en Ocho Idiomas

Padres/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.

May 27- Memorial Day (No School)

May 30- Celebration of Learning Event (5:00PM)

June 3- PTO Meeting (4:00) Family Food Market (5:00)

June 4- Mount Vernon High School Graduation 

June 6- Field Day

June 11- Kindergarten Promotion (9:30am) 

June 11- 6th Grade Promotion (6:00pm)

💝FCPS Cares!

The  FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to  submit your story , so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees at Mt Vernon Woods ES. We love our MVWES staff members, let's tell them how we feel!

4015 Fielding Street, Alexandria, VA 22309  |  Main Phone: 703.619.2800
Attendance: 703.619.2828 |  Web  |  Twitter

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page .

To read this newsletter in other languages, please visit our website .

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Dear Panther Families,

We want to wish all the Mount Vernon Woods Mothers, Grandmothers, Aunts, Sisters and caregivers a very Happy Mother's Day this weekend! We are proud to be partners with you in our students' education and thank you for your endless love and support. 

Sincerely, 

Gina O'Neal, Principal

Kristen Robinson, Assistant Principal

Christine Berry, Assistant Principal  

Surf Into Summer Parent Engagement Night

Join us on May 16th at 5:00pm for our Surf Into Summer Resource Fair and Parent Engagement Night. We are offering school aged child care, serving pizza and raffling off a number of amazing prizes, including gift cards and summer camp scholarships.

We will have a special presentation from the Department of Family Services and  community representatives to help families get ready for summer. There will be information from Neighborhood Networks, Rec Pac, Gunston Soccer Club, The Teen Center, Arcadia and United Community. 

Upcoming SOL Testing

Testing will begin each day first thing in the morning . It is important that your child gets a good night of sleep, has a solid breakfast, and arrives to school on time the day of testing.

If you have specific questions about your child's SOL, please reach out to the classroom teacher.

Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!

As we approach the end of the school year, it’s important for students to stay engaged, attend school, and finish strong! Visit our website for attendance resources . 

¡Asiste hoy, Tener Éxito Mañana!

A medida que nos acercamos al final del año escolar, es importante que los estudiantes se mantengan comprometidos, asistan a la escuela y terminen con fuerza. Visite nuestro sitio web para obtener recursos sobre la asistencia

.

 It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!

Attending kindergarten provides children with an opportunity to learn and practice the essential social, emotional, problem-solving, and self-regulation skills they will use throughout their lives. Eligible children can also be registered throughout the summer, but registering your child early helps us plan, so that we have the teachers and resources needed on the first day of school. 

We are happy to support families with registration and the transition to kindergarten. For more information in other languages, visit FCPS’ Kindergarten Registration webpage .

 ¡Es El Momento de Inscribirse al Kindergarten!

Asistir al kindergarten les ofrece a los niños la oportunidad de aprender y practicar las habilidades sociales, emocionales, de resolución de problemas y de autorregulación que usarán durante toda su vida. Los niños que cumplen con los requisitos también pueden inscribirse durante el verano, pero inscribir a su hijo con anticipación nos ayuda a planificar, de modo que tengamos los maestros y los recursos necesarios el primer día de clases. 

Estamos encantados de ayudar a las familias con la inscripción y la transición al kindergarten. Para obtener más información en otros idiomas, visite la página web de FCPS Registro para el Kindergarten.

 Parent Information Phone Lines Available in Eight 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 .

 Línea Telefónica de Información para Padres Disponible en Ocho Idiomas

Padres/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.

May 13- 3rd Grade Math SOL

May 14- 5th Grade Math SOL 

May 16- Surf into Summer Family Engagement Night (5:00PM)

May 27- Memorial Day (No School)

May 30- Celebration of Learning Event (5:00PM)

June 3- PTO Meeting (4:00) Family Food Market (5:00)

June 4- Mount Vernon High School Graduation 

June 6- Field Day

June 11- Kindergarten Promotion (9:30am) 

June 11- 6th Grade Promotion (6:00pm)

💝FCPS Cares!

The  FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to  submit your story , so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees at Mt Vernon Woods ES. We love our MVWES staff members, let's tell them how we feel!

4015 Fielding Street, Alexandria, VA 22309  |  Main Phone: 703.619.2800
Attendance: 703.619.2828 |  Web  |  Twitter

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page .

To read this newsletter in other languages, please visit our website .

Para leer este boletín en otros idiomas, visite nuestro sitio web .

Dear Panther Families,

We are excited to celebrate our amazing teachers and staff this week for Teacher Appreciation Week! The staff at Mount Vernon Woods is exceptional and we are so thankful for the joy and care they bring to our students every day. From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU Panther staff and teachers for everything you do!

Sincerely, 

Gina O'Neal, Principal

Kristen Robinson, Assistant Principal

Christine Berry, Assistant Principal  

PTO Meeting and Family Food Market TODAY! 

Please join us for our monthly PTO meeting in the library today at 4:00pm. Families attending the PTO meeting will receive a ticket to the front of the line for the Family Food Market which starts at 5:00. 

Upcoming SOL Testing

Testing will begin each day first thing in the morning . It is important that your child gets a good night of sleep, has a solid breakfast, and arrives to school on time the day of testing.

If you have specific questions about your child's SOL, please reach out to the classroom teacher.

Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!

As we approach the end of the school year, it’s important for students to stay engaged, attend school, and finish strong! Visit our website for attendance resources . 

¡Asiste hoy, Tener Éxito Mañana!

A medida que nos acercamos al final del año escolar, es importante que los estudiantes se mantengan comprometidos, asistan a la escuela y terminen con fuerza. Visite nuestro sitio web para obtener recursos sobre la asistencia

.

 It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!

Attending kindergarten provides children with an opportunity to learn and practice the essential social, emotional, problem-solving, and self-regulation skills they will use throughout their lives. Eligible children can also be registered throughout the summer, but registering your child early helps us plan, so that we have the teachers and resources needed on the first day of school. 

We are happy to support families with registration and the transition to kindergarten. For more information in other languages, visit FCPS’ Kindergarten Registration webpage .

 ¡Es El Momento de Inscribirse al Kindergarten!

Asistir al kindergarten les ofrece a los niños la oportunidad de aprender y practicar las habilidades sociales, emocionales, de resolución de problemas y de autorregulación que usarán durante toda su vida. Los niños que cumplen con los requisitos también pueden inscribirse durante el verano, pero inscribir a su hijo con anticipación nos ayuda a planificar, de modo que tengamos los maestros y los recursos necesarios el primer día de clases. 

Estamos encantados de ayudar a las familias con la inscripción y la transición al kindergarten. Para obtener más información en otros idiomas, visite la página web de FCPS Registro para el Kindergarten.

 Parent Information Phone Lines Available in Eight 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 .

 Línea Telefónica de Información para Padres Disponible en Ocho Idiomas

Padres/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.

May 6-10- Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week!

May 6- PTO Meeting (4:00), Family Food Market (5:00) 

May 7- 5th Grade Science SOL 

May 9- 6th Grade Math SOL 

May 10- 4th Grade Math SOL 

💝FCPS Cares!

The  FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to  submit your story , so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees at Mt Vernon Woods ES. We love our MVWES staff members, let's tell them how we feel!

4015 Fielding Street, Alexandria, VA 22309  |  Main Phone: 703.619.2800
Attendance: 703.619.2828 |  Web  |  Twitter

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page .

To read this newsletter in other languages, please visit our website .

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Dear Panther Families,

What an exciting week we had at the Woods! On Saturday our Lady Panthers and their families completed their 1 mile run and it was our fastest yet! Way to go Panthers! On Thursday our PreK students enjoyed a puppet show put on by the Fairfax County Fire Department. We also had our annual SOL SMASH and some lucky staff members were pied in the face to pump up our students for the SOLs. Speaking of SOLs, testing starts next week for grades 3rd- 6th grade. Attendance will be very important during this time, so please make sure your students are on time to school! 

Sincerely, 

Gina O'Neal, Principal

Kristen Robinson, Assistant Principal

Christine Berry, Assistant Principal  

Upcoming SOL Testing

Testing will begin each day first thing in the morning . It is important that your child gets a good night of sleep, has a solid breakfast, and arrives to school on time the day of testing.

If you have specific questions about your child's SOL, please reach out to the classroom teacher.

Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!

As we approach the end of the school year, it’s important for students to stay engaged, attend school, and finish strong! Visit our website for attendance resources . 

¡Asiste hoy, Tener Éxito Mañana!

A medida que nos acercamos al final del año escolar, es importante que los estudiantes se mantengan comprometidos, asistan a la escuela y terminen con fuerza. Visite nuestro sitio web para obtener recursos sobre la asistencia

.

 It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!

Attending kindergarten provides children with an opportunity to learn and practice the essential social, emotional, problem-solving, and self-regulation skills they will use throughout their lives. Eligible children can also be registered throughout the summer, but registering your child early helps us plan, so that we have the teachers and resources needed on the first day of school. 

We are happy to support families with registration and the transition to kindergarten. For more information in other languages, visit FCPS’ Kindergarten Registration webpage .

 ¡Es El Momento de Inscribirse al Kindergarten!

Asistir al kindergarten les ofrece a los niños la oportunidad de aprender y practicar las habilidades sociales, emocionales, de resolución de problemas y de autorregulación que usarán durante toda su vida. Los niños que cumplen con los requisitos también pueden inscribirse durante el verano, pero inscribir a su hijo con anticipación nos ayuda a planificar, de modo que tengamos los maestros y los recursos necesarios el primer día de clases. 

Estamos encantados de ayudar a las familias con la inscripción y la transición al kindergarten. Para obtener más información en otros idiomas, visite la página web de FCPS Registro para el Kindergarten.

 Parent Information Phone Lines Available in Eight 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 .

 Línea Telefónica de Información para Padres Disponible en Ocho Idiomas

Padres/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.

Community Forums on Middle School Start Times

Fairfax County Public Schools is exploring options for adjusting middle school start times and invites the public to be part of the process. All forums will deliver the same presentation and provide the same feedback opportunities. Please attend the event that works best for your schedule: 

• Monday, April 29 , 6-8 p.m., at Glasgow Middle School . 
• Monday, May 6 , 6-8 p.m., at Whitman Middle School .
• Monday, May 20 , 6-8 p.m., at Hughes Middle School .
• Wednesday, May 22 , 6-8 p.m., at Frost Middle School . 

Registration is not required but does help with planning. Click one of the dates above to register. Language interpretation and childcare will be provided. Learn more about the project exploring middle school start times .  

April 29- 6th Grade Reading SOL

April 30- 5th Grade Reading SOL 

May 1- 4th Grade Reading SOL

May 2- 3rd Grade Reading SOL

May 3rd- Teacher Work Day (No School) 

May 6-10- Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week!

May 6- PTO Meeting (4:00), Family Food Market (5:00) 

💝FCPS Cares!

The  FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to  submit your story , so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees at Mt Vernon Woods ES. We love our MVWES staff members, let's tell them how we feel!

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Dear Panther Families,

We had a great week here at Mount Vernon Woods. On Monday, our students were excited to learn about the solar eclipse through classroom activities and safe viewing online or with safety glasses. Thank you to Ms. Wilson who was able to obtain solar eclipse glasses for our students from the National Science Center. We have many exciting family events coming up this Spring, such as our Lady Panther Fun Run, AAP Night, and our Celebration of Learning Showcase at the end of the year. 

Sincerely, 

Gina O'Neal, Principal

Kristen Robinson, Assistant Principal

Christine Berry, Assistant Principal  

PTO Fundraisers

On Monday April 15th, our PTO will be selling Pupusas from 11:00-1:30pm at the corner on Fielding Street right outside of the school. Revuetas, beans with cheese and zucchini filling will be available. Pupusas will be sold, 2 for $5.00 and soda for $1.00. Come grab lunch and support our PTO.

  Last Chance to Order a Yearbook

April 15th is the last day to pre-order your child’s yearbook. We will have a limited supply of yearbooks, by pre-ordering you can guarantee that your child will have a yearbook. The pre-order link is available on our website or you can use the following link: https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/search/YB29631

Mount Vernon Pyramid Art Show

Our Pyramid Art Show is next Thursday, April 18, 5-7 p.m. at Mount Vernon High School! Come celebrate your students' art work and view art work from all our pyramid schools. 

Register Today for the FCPS Family Summit

Registration is open for the FCPS Family Summit, which will take place on Saturday, April 20, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.,at Marshall High School . The conference will cover topics that are helpful for all families, such as social-emotional resources, along with a specially curated online component to provide supports for students with disabilities and their families.

Some of the topics include raising resilient, independent children; forming meaningful connections with children; addressing big emotions; and the dangers of opioids and fentanyl. The theme — Safe, Supported, and Included — aligns with Goal 2 of FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan .

Community Forums on Middle School Start Times

Fairfax County Public Schools is exploring options for adjusting middle school start times and invites the public to be part of the process. All forums will deliver the same presentation and provide the same feedback opportunities. Please attend the event that works best for your schedule: 

• Monday, April 29 , 6-8 p.m., at Glasgow Middle School . 
• Monday, May 6 , 6-8 p.m., at Whitman Middle School .
• Monday, May 20 , 6-8 p.m., at Hughes Middle School .
• Wednesday, May 22 , 6-8 p.m., at Frost Middle School . 

Registration is not required but does help with planning. Click one of the dates above to register. Language interpretation and childcare will be provided. Learn more about the project exploring middle school start times .  

April Awareness Events

Autism Acceptance Month -April is Autism Acceptance Month. One in 44 children is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder in the United States, according to the CDC . Our schools and staff play a vital role in creating and ensuring inclusive environments that accommodate and affirm autistic students.

Month of the Military Child- Every year we take the opportunity to recognize military-connected youth for their service and contribution to our community. Fairfax County Public Schools is proud to have over 14,000 military-connected youth as a part of our student body. We appreciate the varied life experiences they bring to our school community, and recognize their strength and resilience. Learn more about Month of the Military Child and FCPS’ resources for military families . 

National Arab American Heritage Month -FCPS is proud to celebrate National Arab American Heritage Month in April. This special month provides an opportunity to recognize the remarkable history and valuable contributions of Arab Americans. 

Muslim American Heritage Month - Muslim American Heritage Month is a time for celebrating the history, contributions, culture, and an enhanced understanding of the diverse population of Muslim Americans. View the Fairfax County School Board resolution honoring Muslim American Heritage Month.

School Library Month -In FCPS libraries, students develop knowledge and skills, experience a sense of belonging, find inspiration and support, and have the ability to freely pursue their personal interests and academic growth. Watch this video to learn how FCPS librarians make a difference .

April is also Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Monthand National Poetry Month.

April 20th- Lady Panthers Fun Run (9:00am) at MVWES

April 23rd- AAP Night (5:00-5:30pm)

💝FCPS Cares!

The  FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to  submit your story , so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees at Mt Vernon Woods ES. We love our MVWES staff members, let's tell them how we feel!

4015 Fielding Street, Alexandria, VA 22309  |  Main Phone: 703.619.2800
Attendance: 703.619.2828 |  Web  |  Twitter

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page .

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Pictured above is our Lady Panthers Running Team. They will be participating in their fun run on April 20th. 

  Dear Panther Families,

It's been a great week at the Woods as we welcomed our students back from spring break. We kicked the week off with an assembly with Ms. Berry and Ms. Robinson where we refreshed our commitment to our Panther PRIDE pact. We also talked about how to handle conflict and being careful with our words. Students also got to hear about plans for the PRIDE awards coming at the end of the school year. We are looking forward to a wonderful fourth and final quarter. 

Sincerely, 

Gina O'Neal, Principal

Kristen Robinson, Assistant Principal

Christine Berry, Assistant Principal  

Monday April 8th at 4:00 is our next PTO meeting and 5:00 begins our Family Food Market. Hope to see you there!    Upcoming Solar Eclipse

A solar eclipse is happening on April 8, 2024. It's a rare and exciting astronomical phenomenon and one that requires important safety reminders. Looking directly at the sun, even during an eclipse, can permanently damage your eyes. 

Here's what you need to know:

• Don't look at the sun without approved eyewear.This applies to students and staff, and we encourage you to reinforce this at home.
• Regular sunglasses are not good enough.The NASA website has more information about eye safety.  
• Eclipse timing:The eclipse starts around 2:04 p.m., peaks at 3:20 p.m. (which coincides with dismissal for our students), and ends around 4:32 p.m. Please remind your child to be especially vigilant about eye safety during dismissal. If you have concerns about your child walking or riding the bus home, please arrange for alternative transportation.

Register Today for the FCPS Family Summit

Registration is open for the FCPS Family Summit, which will take place on Saturday, April 20, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.,at Marshall High School . The conference will cover topics that are helpful for all families, such as social-emotional resources, along with a specially curated online component to provide supports for students with disabilities and their families.

Some of the topics include raising resilient, independent children; forming meaningful connections with children; addressing big emotions; and the dangers of opioids and fentanyl. The theme — Safe, Supported, and Included — aligns with Goal 2 of FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan .

Community Forums on Middle School Start Times

Fairfax County Public Schools is exploring options for adjusting middle school start times and invites the public to be part of the process. All forums will deliver the same presentation and provide the same feedback opportunities. Please attend the event that works best for your schedule: 

• Monday, April 29 , 6-8 p.m., at Glasgow Middle School . 
• Monday, May 6 , 6-8 p.m., at Whitman Middle School .
• Monday, May 20 , 6-8 p.m., at Hughes Middle School .
• Wednesday, May 22 , 6-8 p.m., at Frost Middle School . 

Registration is not required but does help with planning. Click one of the dates above to register. Language interpretation and childcare will be provided. Learn more about the project exploring middle school start times .  

Lexia Parent Night: How We Help Your Child Learn to Read

Attend a virtual information night to learn about Lexia on Tuesday, April 9, at 6:30 p.m.Participants will discover how FCPS is integrating this program into the classroom to support student literacy growth. Tips for supporting students at home will also be shared. Integrating Lexia into the literacy curriculum aligns with the Virginia Literacy Act , FCPS’ Equitable Access to Literacy , and FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan Goal 3 , which aims to have all students reading on level by the end of third grade. 

April Awareness Events

Autism Acceptance Month -April is Autism Acceptance Month. One in 44 children is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder in the United States, according to the CDC . Our schools and staff play a vital role in creating and ensuring inclusive environments that accommodate and affirm autistic students.

Month of the Military Child- Every year we take the opportunity to recognize military-connected youth for their service and contribution to our community. Fairfax County Public Schools is proud to have over 14,000 military-connected youth as a part of our student body. We appreciate the varied life experiences they bring to our school community, and recognize their strength and resilience. Learn more about Month of the Military Child and FCPS’ resources for military families . 

National Arab American Heritage Month -FCPS is proud to celebrate National Arab American Heritage Month in April. This special month provides an opportunity to recognize the remarkable history and valuable contributions of Arab Americans. 

Muslim American Heritage Month - Muslim American Heritage Month is a time for celebrating the history, contributions, culture, and an enhanced understanding of the diverse population of Muslim Americans. View the Fairfax County School Board resolution honoring Muslim American Heritage Month.

School Library Month -In FCPS libraries, students develop knowledge and skills, experience a sense of belonging, find inspiration and support, and have the ability to freely pursue their personal interests and academic growth. Watch this video to learn how FCPS librarians make a difference .

April is also Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Monthand National Poetry Month.

April 8th- PTO Meeting (4:00), Family Food Market (5:00)

April 10th- Student Holiday (School and office closed)

April 20th- Lady Panthers Fun Run (9:00am) at MVWES

💝FCPS Cares!

The  FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to  submit your story , so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees at Mt Vernon Woods ES. We love our MVWES staff members, let's tell them how we feel!

4015 Fielding Street, Alexandria, VA 22309  |  Main Phone: 703.619.2800
Attendance: 703.619.2828 |  Web  |  Twitter

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  Dear Panther Families,

Spring Break is here!  On behalf of all the staff at MVWES, we want to extend our best wishes for a joyful and relaxing spring break. May your break be filled with making great memories with your families and friends.

In order for our staff to rejuvenate and spend quality time with their families, we are asking them to disconnect from email over the Break. Staff will be back online Monday, April 1, which is a teacher work day.

Wishing you a safe and happy break and we look forward to welcoming your children back to school on April 3rd!

Sincerely, 

Gina O'Neal, Principal

Kristen Robinson, Assistant Principal

Christine Berry, Assistant Principal  

If you have a rising Kindergartener please join us for our Kindergarten registration event.

When:  April 2 - from 2-4PM

Where: Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School Cafeteria

4015 Fielding Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22309 703-619-2800

All Kindergarten registration information and forms are available at https://www.fcps.edu/registration/general-registration-requirements .

Or stop by the main office to pick up a registration packet.

All registration requirements must be met before your child can be enrolled for school in August 2024.

April Awareness Events

Autism Acceptance Month -April is Autism Acceptance Month. One in 44 children is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder in the United States, according to the CDC . Our schools and staff play a vital role in creating and ensuring inclusive environments that accommodate and affirm autistic students.

Month of the Military Child- Every year we take the opportunity to recognize military-connected youth for their service and contribution to our community. Fairfax County Public Schools is proud to have over 14,000 military-connected youth as a part of our student body. We appreciate the varied life experiences they bring to our school community, and recognize their strength and resilience. Learn more about Month of the Military Child and FCPS’ resources for military families . 

National Arab American Heritage Month -FCPS is proud to celebrate National Arab American Heritage Month in April. This special month provides an opportunity to recognize the remarkable history and valuable contributions of Arab Americans. 

Muslim American Heritage Month - Muslim American Heritage Month is a time for celebrating the history, contributions, culture, and an enhanced understanding of the diverse population of Muslim Americans. View the Fairfax County School Board resolution honoring Muslim American Heritage Month.

School Library Month -In FCPS libraries, students develop knowledge and skills, experience a sense of belonging, find inspiration and support, and have the ability to freely pursue their personal interests and academic growth. Watch this video to learn how FCPS librarians make a difference .

April is also Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Monthand National Poetry Month.

March 22nd- End of Quarter 3 

March 25-29- Spring Break 

April 1st- Teacher Work Day (No school)

April 2nd - Teacher Work Day (No school)

April 2nd- Kindergarten Orientation, 2:00-4:00pm

April 8th- PTO Meeting (4:00), Family Food Market (5:00)

April 10th- Student Holiday (School and office closed)

Summer is around the corner!

Keeping your student engaged throughout the summer will promote continued learning and ongoing development of their social skills. Programs are starting to be promoted and registration closes quickly. While we are not in charge of registration please let us know if there is any way we can help with registration. 

Rec-Pac

Who: Open to rising 1st-6th graders

Where: Mount Vernon Woods ES

Financial Aid Available: Yes to students receiving free-reduced lunch

Transportation Available: No

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/recpac

Brochure (pdf attached) - https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/sites/parks/files/assets/documents/camps/rec-pac/recpac-brochure.pdf

Camp Fairfax

Who: Rising 1st-7th graders

Where: Riverside ES, Gum Springs Community Center, Lorton Community Center

Financial Aid: Sliding Scale fee

Transportation Available: No

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/office-for-children/summer/sacc

Tech Adventure Camp

Who: Open to current K-5th graders

Where: Lake Braddock Secondary

Financial Aid Available: Yes to students receiving free-reduced lunch

Transportation Available: From select middle or high schools determined by program

https://www.fcps.edu/academics/summer-learning-programs/camps-and-institutes-tech-adventure-camp

Career and Technical Education Summer Academy

Who: Open to current 6th graders

Where: Lake Braddock Secondary

Financial Aid Available: Yes to students receiving free-reduced lunch

Transportation Available: From select middle or high schools determined by program

https://www.fcps.edu/academics/summer-learning-programs/camps-and-institutes-CTE-summer-academy

¡El verano está a la vuelta de la esquina!

Manteniendo su estudiante involucrado durante el verano promoverá el aprendizaje continuo y el desarrollo continuo de sus habilidades sociales. Los programas están empezando a promocionarse y las inscripciones se cierran rápidamente. Aunque no estamos a cargo del registro, avísenos si hay alguna forma en que podamos apoyar con el proceso.

Rec-Pac

Quién: Abierto a estudiantes de 1.º a 6.º grado

Dónde: Escuela Primaria Mount Vernon Woods

Ayuda financiera disponible: Sí para estudiantes que reciben almuerzo gratuito a precio reducido

Transporte disponible: No

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/recpac

Brochure (pdf attached) - https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/sites/parks/files/assets/documents/camps/rec-pac/recpac-brochure.pdf

Camp Fairfax

Quién: estudiantes en ascenso de 1.º a 7.º grado

Dónde: Riverside ES, Centro Comunitario de Gum Springs, Centro Comunitario de Lorton

Ayuda financiera: tarifa de escala móvil

Transporte disponible: No

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/office-for-children/summer/sacc

Tech Adventure Camp

Quién: Abierto a estudiantes actuales de K-5.º grado

Dónde: Secundaria Lake Braddock

Ayuda financiera disponible: Sí para estudiantes que reciben almuerzo gratuito a precio reducido

Transporte disponible: desde escuelas intermedias o secundarias selectas determinadas por el programa

https://www.fcps.edu/academics/summer-learning-programs/camps-and-institutes-tech-adventure-camp

Career and Technical Education Summer Academy

Quién: Abierto a estudiantes actuales de sexto grado

Dónde: Secundaria Lake Braddock

Ayuda financiera disponible: Sí para estudiantes que reciben almuerzo gratuito a precio reducido

Transporte disponible: desde escuelas intermedias o secundarias selectas determinadas por el programa

https://www.fcps.edu/academics/summer-learning-programs/camps-and-institutes-CTE-summer-academy

💝FCPS Cares!

The  FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to  submit your story , so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees at Mt Vernon Woods ES. We love our MVWES staff members, let's tell them how we feel!

4015 Fielding Street, Alexandria, VA 22309  |  Main Phone: 703.619.2800
Attendance: 703.619.2828 |  Web  |  Twitter

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Dear Panther Families,

We are excited to share that Ms. Abbott, one of our instructional assistants, has been honored as the Region 3 Outstanding Professional Employee for the 2023-2024 school year. Ms. Abbott is a Mt Vernon Woods treasure. She is known for going above and beyond to help out and continuously spreading joy to staff and students. Thank you Ms. Abbott and congratulations on this special recognition. 

Sincerely, 

Gina O'Neal, Principal

Kristen Robinson, Assistant Principal

Christine Berry, Assistant Principal  

If you have a rising Kindergartener please join us for our Kindergarten registration event.

When:  April 2 - from 2-4PM

Where: Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School Cafeteria

4015 Fielding Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22309 703-619-2800

All Kindergarten registration information and forms are available at https://www.fcps.edu/registration/general-registration-requirements .

Or stop by the main office to pick up a registration packet.

All registration requirements must be met before your child can be enrolled for school in August 2024.

Family Engagement Survey

If you haven’t already, please take FCPS’ Family Engagement Survey today! Survey results will help us to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs in our school community. Survey topics include:

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

The survey is available in 10 languages. Please check your email for a message from FCPS partner, K12 Insight, with a link to the survey or access the survey now. Your voice matters!

The survey is open Sunday, March 3 - Friday, March 22. Parents/caregivers should have received an email invitation with a unique survey link from K12 Insight on March 3. The subject line was: FCPS Family Engagement Survey.

A general survey link that families can use is also available on FCPS’ website .

¡Tome la Encuesta de Participación Familiar Hoy!

¡Si aún no lo ha hecho, por favor tome la Encuesta de Participación Familiar de FCPS hoy mismo! Los resultados de la encuesta nos ayudarán a reconocer, entender, respetar y abordar mejor las fortalezas y necesidades familiares en nuestra comunidad escolar. Los temas de la encuesta incluyen:

• Un ambiente acogedor  
• Comunicación  
•  Éxito estudiantil  
• Intermediación  
• Colaboración entre las familias y la escuela  
• Colaboración con la comunidad  

La encuesta está disponible en 10 idiomas. Por favor, revise su correo electrónico para un mensaje de FCPS socio, K12 Insight, con un enlace a la encuesta o acceder a la encuesta ahora . ¡Su voz importa!

Important Reminder about Early Dismissal

Students can not be dismissed from the office after 2:30pm. The end of the school day is a very busy time. Both office staff and teachers are preparing for dismissal. If you have an appointment or need to pick your student up early from school, please plan to check them out prior to 2:30pm. Thank you! 

Measles Is Preventable

Measles is making headlines as the number of cases nationwide has topped 40, with three confirmed cases in people living in or traveling through the National Capital Region. 

The good news is that measles is preventable through vaccination! Vaccines help teach the immune system how to defend against germs, helping to build up natural defenses. Give your child the best protection against measles with two doses of the Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) vaccine. Visit the Fairfax County Health Department website to find out more about measles.

Extended Hours at Immunization Clinics

To help parents/caregivers obtain vaccinations for their children, the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) will offer immunization clinics with extended hours:

• Thursday, March 21, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Joseph Willard Health Center .Walk-ins are accepted until 7 p.m.
• Friday, March 22, 1-5:30 p.m., Annandale District Office . Walk-ins are accepted until 5 p.m.

Parents/caregivers should make an appointment but a limited number of walk-ins will be accepted. Please call 703-246-7100 to schedule an appointment.

Learn more about vaccinating your child and find community resources to support their health and well-being. 

Note:All students enrolling in public and private schools in Virginia are required to be adequately immunized per the Code of Virginia.

 El Sarampión se Puede Prevenir

El sarampión está en los titulares, ya que el número de casos en todo el país ha superado los 40, con tres casos confirmados en personas que viven o viajan a través de la Región de la Capital Nacional. 

La buena noticia es que el sarampión se puede prevenir mediante la vacunación. Las vacunas ayudan a enseñar al sistema inmunitario a defenderse de los gérmenes, contribuyendo a aumentar las defensas naturales. Proporcione a su hijo la mejor protección contra el sarampión con dos dosis de la vacuna contra el sarampión, las paperas y la rubéola (SPR). Visite el sitio web del Departamento de Salud del Condado de Fairfax para obtener más información sobre el sarampión.

Horario Extendido en las Clínicas de Vacunación

Para ayudar a los padres/cuidadores a obtener vacunas para sus hijos, el Departamento de Salud del Condado de Fairfax (FCHD) ofrecerá clínicas de vacunación con horario extendido:

• Jueves, 21 de marzo, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Joseph Willard Health Center.

Se aceptan pacientes sin cita previa hasta las 7 p.m.

• Viernes, 22 de marzo, 1-5:30 p.m., Oficina del Distrito de Annandale.

Sin cita previa se aceptan hasta las 5 p.m.

Los padres / cuidadores deben hacer una cita, pero un número limitado de personas sin cita será aceptada. Llame al 703-246-7100 para concertar una cita. 

Obtenga más información sobre la vacunación de su hijo y encuentre recursos comunitarios para apoyar su salud y bienestar.

Summer is around the corner!

Keeping your student engaged throughout the summer will promote continued learning and ongoing development of their social skills. Programs are starting to be promoted and registration closes quickly. While we are not in charge of registration please let us know if there is any way we can help with registration. 

Rec-Pac

Who: Open to rising 1st-6th graders

Where: Mount Vernon Woods ES

Financial Aid Available: Yes to students receiving free-reduced lunch

Transportation Available: No

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/recpac

Brochure (pdf attached) - https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/sites/parks/files/assets/documents/camps/rec-pac/recpac-brochure.pdf

Camp Fairfax

Who: Rising 1st-7th graders

Where: Riverside ES, Gum Springs Community Center, Lorton Community Center

Financial Aid: Sliding Scale fee

Transportation Available: No

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/office-for-children/summer/sacc

Tech Adventure Camp

Who: Open to current K-5th graders

Where: Lake Braddock Secondary

Financial Aid Available: Yes to students receiving free-reduced lunch

Transportation Available: From select middle or high schools determined by program

https://www.fcps.edu/academics/summer-learning-programs/camps-and-institutes-tech-adventure-camp

Career and Technical Education Summer Academy

Who: Open to current 6th graders

Where: Lake Braddock Secondary

Financial Aid Available: Yes to students receiving free-reduced lunch

Transportation Available: From select middle or high schools determined by program

https://www.fcps.edu/academics/summer-learning-programs/camps-and-institutes-CTE-summer-academy

¡El verano está a la vuelta de la esquina!

Manteniendo su estudiante involucrado durante el verano promoverá el aprendizaje continuo y el desarrollo continuo de sus habilidades sociales. Los programas están empezando a promocionarse y las inscripciones se cierran rápidamente. Aunque no estamos a cargo del registro, avísenos si hay alguna forma en que podamos apoyar con el proceso.

Rec-Pac

Quién: Abierto a estudiantes de 1.º a 6.º grado

Dónde: Escuela Primaria Mount Vernon Woods

Ayuda financiera disponible: Sí para estudiantes que reciben almuerzo gratuito a precio reducido

Transporte disponible: No

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/recpac

Brochure (pdf attached) - https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/sites/parks/files/assets/documents/camps/rec-pac/recpac-brochure.pdf

Camp Fairfax

Quién: estudiantes en ascenso de 1.º a 7.º grado

Dónde: Riverside ES, Centro Comunitario de Gum Springs, Centro Comunitario de Lorton

Ayuda financiera: tarifa de escala móvil

Transporte disponible: No

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/office-for-children/summer/sacc

Tech Adventure Camp

Quién: Abierto a estudiantes actuales de K-5.º grado

Dónde: Secundaria Lake Braddock

Ayuda financiera disponible: Sí para estudiantes que reciben almuerzo gratuito a precio reducido

Transporte disponible: desde escuelas intermedias o secundarias selectas determinadas por el programa

https://www.fcps.edu/academics/summer-learning-programs/camps-and-institutes-tech-adventure-camp

Career and Technical Education Summer Academy

Quién: Abierto a estudiantes actuales de sexto grado

Dónde: Secundaria Lake Braddock

Ayuda financiera disponible: Sí para estudiantes que reciben almuerzo gratuito a precio reducido

Transporte disponible: desde escuelas intermedias o secundarias selectas determinadas por el programa

https://www.fcps.edu/academics/summer-learning-programs/camps-and-institutes-CTE-summer-academy

💝FCPS Cares!

The  FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to  submit your story , so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees at Mt Vernon Woods ES. We love our MVWES staff members, let's tell them how we feel!

March 22nd- End of Quarter 3 

March 25-29- Spring Break 

4015 Fielding Street, Alexandria, VA 22309  |  Main Phone: 703.619.2800
Attendance: 703.619.2828 |  Web  |  Twitter

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Dear Panther Families,

We are excited for our PAWS and Read Week coming up. We look forward to seeing our students participate in the spirit week (see below) and the other fun literacy activities we have planned. We also hope to see family members visiting school as classroom guest readers. If you haven't signed up and would like to, please email your child's teacher or call the office. Happy reading!

Sincerely, 

Gina O'Neal, Principal

Kristen Robinson, Assistant Principal

Christine Berry, Assistant Principal  

Cultural Observances

Throughout the year, as we celebrate and recognize various cultural holidays and observances, families are encouraged to contact the office regarding accommodations, including but not limited to those around lunch, prayer/meditation and silent reflection spaces and times, and instruction.

A lo largo del año, cuando celebramos y reconocemos diversas festividades y observancias culturales, se anima a las familias a ponerse en contacto con el [director de su estudiante] con respecto a las adaptaciones, incluyendo pero no limitado a los relacionados con el almuerzo, la oración / meditación y espacios y tiempos de reflexión en silencio, y la instrucción.

Important Reminder about Early Dismissal

Students can not be dismissed from the office after 2:30pm. The end of the school day is a very busy time. Both office staff and teachers are preparing for dismissal. If you have an appointment or need to pick your student up early from school, please plan to check them out prior to 2:30pm. Thank you! 

  Virtual Parent Cafés – A Community of Support for Parents

Join a community of support among others handling similar parenting situations.  Parent Cafés are  virtual and  free and meet monthly during the school year. They're a great way for parents or guardians of children 0-18 years old to learn from each other as they grow in their parenting skills. Join us for a Virtual Parenting Cafe  Tuesday, Mar. 12 from 6:30-8 p.m. to discuss  Brain Tricks for ADHD and Executive Function. Learn ways to support your child(ren) in managing their ADHD. Explore brain tricks that can help improve motivation and initiative. Become aware of factors that may impact your child(ren)’s negative self-talk and increase their anxiety/depression. Fairfax County parents or guardians with children ages 0-18 years old are welcome. Sign up for any Virtual Parent Café by sending an  email  or calling  703-324-7720 at least one business day before the Parent Café date listed. We look forward to you joining us!

Cafés virtuales para padres: una comunidad de apoyo para padres

Únase a una comunidad de apoyo que manejan situaciones similares de crianza. Los Cafés para Padres son virtuales y gratuitos y se reúnen mensualmente durante el año escolar. Son una excelente manera para que los padres o tutores de niños de 0 a 18 años aprendan unos de otros a medida que crecen en sus habilidades como padres. Únase a nosotros en un café virtual para padres el martes 12 de marzo de 6:30 a 8 p.m. para discutir trucos cerebrales para el TDAH y la función ejecutiva. Aprenda formas de ayudar a su(s) hijo(s) a controlar su TDAH. Explore trucos cerebrales que pueden ayudar a mejorar la motivación y la iniciativa. Tome conciencia de los factores que pueden afectar el diálogo interno negativo de su(s) hijo(s) y aumentar su ansiedad/depresión. Los padres o tutores del condado de Fairfax con niños de 0 a 18 años son bienvenidos. Regístrese en cualquier Café virtual para padres enviando un correo electrónico o llamando al 703-324-7720 al menos un día hábil antes de la fecha indicada para el Café para padres. ¡Esperamos que te unas a nosotros!

Summer is around the corner!

Keeping your student engaged throughout the summer will promote continued learning and ongoing development of their social skills. Programs are starting to be promoted and registration closes quickly. While we are not in charge of registration please let us know if there is any way we can help with registration. 

Rec-Pac

Who: Open to rising 1st-6th graders

Where: Mount Vernon Woods ES

Financial Aid Available: Yes to students receiving free-reduced lunch

Transportation Available: No

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/recpac

Brochure (pdf attached) - https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/sites/parks/files/assets/documents/camps/rec-pac/recpac-brochure.pdf

Camp Fairfax

Who: Rising 1st-7th graders

Where: Riverside ES, Gum Springs Community Center, Lorton Community Center

Financial Aid: Sliding Scale fee

Transportation Available: No

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/office-for-children/summer/sacc

Tech Adventure Camp

Who: Open to current K-5th graders

Where: Lake Braddock Secondary

Financial Aid Available: Yes to students receiving free-reduced lunch

Transportation Available: From select middle or high schools determined by program

https://www.fcps.edu/academics/summer-learning-programs/camps-and-institutes-tech-adventure-camp

Career and Technical Education Summer Academy

Who: Open to current 6th graders

Where: Lake Braddock Secondary

Financial Aid Available: Yes to students receiving free-reduced lunch

Transportation Available: From select middle or high schools determined by program

https://www.fcps.edu/academics/summer-learning-programs/camps-and-institutes-CTE-summer-academy

¡El verano está a la vuelta de la esquina!

Manteniendo su estudiante involucrado durante el verano promoverá el aprendizaje continuo y el desarrollo continuo de sus habilidades sociales. Los programas están empezando a promocionarse y las inscripciones se cierran rápidamente. Aunque no estamos a cargo del registro, avísenos si hay alguna forma en que podamos apoyar con el proceso.

Rec-Pac

Quién: Abierto a estudiantes de 1.º a 6.º grado

Dónde: Escuela Primaria Mount Vernon Woods

Ayuda financiera disponible: Sí para estudiantes que reciben almuerzo gratuito a precio reducido

Transporte disponible: No

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/recpac

Brochure (pdf attached) - https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/sites/parks/files/assets/documents/camps/rec-pac/recpac-brochure.pdf

Camp Fairfax

Quién: estudiantes en ascenso de 1.º a 7.º grado

Dónde: Riverside ES, Centro Comunitario de Gum Springs, Centro Comunitario de Lorton

Ayuda financiera: tarifa de escala móvil

Transporte disponible: No

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/office-for-children/summer/sacc

Tech Adventure Camp

Quién: Abierto a estudiantes actuales de K-5.º grado

Dónde: Secundaria Lake Braddock

Ayuda financiera disponible: Sí para estudiantes que reciben almuerzo gratuito a precio reducido

Transporte disponible: desde escuelas intermedias o secundarias selectas determinadas por el programa

https://www.fcps.edu/academics/summer-learning-programs/camps-and-institutes-tech-adventure-camp

Career and Technical Education Summer Academy

Quién: Abierto a estudiantes actuales de sexto grado

Dónde: Secundaria Lake Braddock

Ayuda financiera disponible: Sí para estudiantes que reciben almuerzo gratuito a precio reducido

Transporte disponible: desde escuelas intermedias o secundarias selectas determinadas por el programa

https://www.fcps.edu/academics/summer-learning-programs/camps-and-institutes-CTE-summer-academy

💝FCPS Cares!

The  FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to  submit your story , so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees at Mt Vernon Woods ES. We love our MVWES staff members, let's tell them how we feel!

March 11-15- PAWS and Read Spirit Week

March 22nd- End of Quarter 3 

March 25-29- Spring Break 

4015 Fielding Street, Alexandria, VA 22309  |  Main Phone: 703.619.2800
Attendance: 703.619.2828 |  Web  |  Twitter

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Dear Panther Families,

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our Chuck E. Cheese fundraiser night. It was great to see so many families and the big smiles on the faces of our students. If you didn't already hear from your students, Chuck E. (pictured above) came to school on Wednesday to greet students and encourage them to attend the event. We can't wait to find out how much money we raised for Mt Vernon Woods thanks to you! We hope to see you at our next PTO meeting on Monday at 4:00pm. 

Sincerely, 

Gina O'Neal, Principal

Kristen Robinson, Assistant Principal

Christine Berry, Assistant Principal  

Virtual Parent Cafés – A Community of Support for Parents

Join a community of support among others handling similar parenting situations.  Parent Cafés are  virtual and  free and meet monthly during the school year. They're a great way for parents or guardians of children 0-18 years old to learn from each other as they grow in their parenting skills. Join us for a Virtual Parenting Cafe  Tuesday, Mar. 12 from 6:30-8 p.m. to discuss  Brain Tricks for ADHD and Executive Function. Learn ways to support your child(ren) in managing their ADHD. Explore brain tricks that can help improve motivation and initiative. Become aware of factors that may impact your child(ren)’s negative self-talk and increase their anxiety/depression. Fairfax County parents or guardians with children ages 0-18 years old are welcome. Sign up for any Virtual Parent Café by sending an  email  or calling  703-324-7720 at least one business day before the Parent Café date listed. We look forward to you joining us!

Cafés virtuales para padres: una comunidad de apoyo para padres

Únase a una comunidad de apoyo que manejan situaciones similares de crianza. Los Cafés para Padres son virtuales y gratuitos y se reúnen mensualmente durante el año escolar. Son una excelente manera para que los padres o tutores de niños de 0 a 18 años aprendan unos de otros a medida que crecen en sus habilidades como padres. Únase a nosotros en un café virtual para padres el martes 12 de marzo de 6:30 a 8 p.m. para discutir trucos cerebrales para el TDAH y la función ejecutiva. Aprenda formas de ayudar a su(s) hijo(s) a controlar su TDAH. Explore trucos cerebrales que pueden ayudar a mejorar la motivación y la iniciativa. Tome conciencia de los factores que pueden afectar el diálogo interno negativo de su(s) hijo(s) y aumentar su ansiedad/depresión. Los padres o tutores del condado de Fairfax con niños de 0 a 18 años son bienvenidos. Regístrese en cualquier Café virtual para padres enviando un correo electrónico o llamando al 703-324-7720 al menos un día hábil antes de la fecha indicada para el Café para padres. ¡Esperamos que te unas a nosotros!

Congratulations to our Area Band and Chorus Students! 

Mt Vernon Woods 5th and 6th Grade band students at the Area Band concert at Mt Vernon High School on Tuesday February 27th . 

Mt Vernon Woods 5th and 6th Grade Chorus Students at the Pyramid Chorus Concert at Mt Vernon High School on Tuesday, February 27th.  

Family Engagement Survey to Open March 3

FCPS is partnering with independent research firm K12 Insight to administer a Family Engagement Survey, which will be open from Sunday, March 3, to Friday, March 22.Your feedback is critical in helping FCPS to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs throughout the district. 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 the survey link via email from K12 Insight. A public link will also be posted on FCPS’ website. Paper surveys will be available in our front office. Please stay tuned for more information.

Real Food for Kids Culinary Challenge 

The Real Food for Kids Culinary Challenge will be held on Saturday, March 2, at 10:45 a.m., at Hayfield Secondary School . The event features a public tasting of student dishes and demonstrations from two local celebrated chefs. 

The student challenge at the heart of this event is to create healthy, delicious, and culturally diverse school menu items that meet USDA guidelines. Entries will be judged by a panel including celebrity chefs, school food professionals, and local food producers. The public is invited to vote for their favorite dish. 

Chefs Najmieh Batmanglij and Chris Morgan of Joon will offer a demonstration at 11:15 a.m. Public tasting of student dishes will get underway at noon. 

Student-created dishes from this annual event have been featured on school menus throughout the Greater Washington Region. It is free to attend, but registration is required .

El Concurso Culinario Real Food for Kids 

El Concurso Culinario Real Food for Kids se celebrará el sábado 2 de marzo, a las 10:45 a.m., en la Escuela Secundaria Hayfield . El evento incluye demostraciones de dos famosos chefs locales y una muestra pública de los platos de los estudiantes. 

El desafío consiste en crear menús escolares sanos, deliciosos y culturalmente diversos que cumplan las directrices del USDA. Los platillos serán evaluados por un panel de chefs famosos, profesionales de la alimentación escolar y productores de alimentos locales. Se invita al público a votar por su plato favorito. 

Los chefs Najmieh Batmanglij y Chris Morgan, de Joon, ofrecerán una demostración a las las 11:15 a.m. El público podrá probar los platillos de los estudiantes a partir del mediodía. 

Los platillos creados por los estudiantes en este evento anual han aparecido en los menús escolares de toda la región de Washington. La entrada es gratuita, pero se requiere inscripción previa.

Summer is around the corner!

Keeping your student engaged throughout the summer will promote continued learning and ongoing development of their social skills. Programs are starting to be promoted and registration closes quickly. While we are not in charge of registration please let us know if there is any way we can help with registration. 

Rec-Pac

Who: Open to rising 1st-6th graders

Where: Mount Vernon Woods ES

Financial Aid Available: Yes to students receiving free-reduced lunch

Transportation Available: No

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/recpac

Brochure (pdf attached) - https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/sites/parks/files/assets/documents/camps/rec-pac/recpac-brochure.pdf

Camp Fairfax

Who: Rising 1st-7th graders

Where: Riverside ES, Gum Springs Community Center, Lorton Community Center

Financial Aid: Sliding Scale fee

Transportation Available: No

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/office-for-children/summer/sacc

Tech Adventure Camp

Who: Open to current K-5th graders

Where: Lake Braddock Secondary

Financial Aid Available: Yes to students receiving free-reduced lunch

Transportation Available: From select middle or high schools determined by program

https://www.fcps.edu/academics/summer-learning-programs/camps-and-institutes-tech-adventure-camp

Career and Technical Education Summer Academy

Who: Open to current 6th graders

Where: Lake Braddock Secondary

Financial Aid Available: Yes to students receiving free-reduced lunch

Transportation Available: From select middle or high schools determined by program

https://www.fcps.edu/academics/summer-learning-programs/camps-and-institutes-CTE-summer-academy

¡El verano está a la vuelta de la esquina!

Manteniendo su estudiante involucrado durante el verano promoverá el aprendizaje continuo y el desarrollo continuo de sus habilidades sociales. Los programas están empezando a promocionarse y las inscripciones se cierran rápidamente. Aunque no estamos a cargo del registro, avísenos si hay alguna forma en que podamos apoyar con el proceso.

Rec-Pac

Quién: Abierto a estudiantes de 1.º a 6.º grado

Dónde: Escuela Primaria Mount Vernon Woods

Ayuda financiera disponible: Sí para estudiantes que reciben almuerzo gratuito a precio reducido

Transporte disponible: No

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/recpac

Brochure (pdf attached) - https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/sites/parks/files/assets/documents/camps/rec-pac/recpac-brochure.pdf

Camp Fairfax

Quién: estudiantes en ascenso de 1.º a 7.º grado

Dónde: Riverside ES, Centro Comunitario de Gum Springs, Centro Comunitario de Lorton

Ayuda financiera: tarifa de escala móvil

Transporte disponible: No

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/office-for-children/summer/sacc

Tech Adventure Camp

Quién: Abierto a estudiantes actuales de K-5.º grado

Dónde: Secundaria Lake Braddock

Ayuda financiera disponible: Sí para estudiantes que reciben almuerzo gratuito a precio reducido

Transporte disponible: desde escuelas intermedias o secundarias selectas determinadas por el programa

https://www.fcps.edu/academics/summer-learning-programs/camps-and-institutes-tech-adventure-camp

Career and Technical Education Summer Academy

Quién: Abierto a estudiantes actuales de sexto grado

Dónde: Secundaria Lake Braddock

Ayuda financiera disponible: Sí para estudiantes que reciben almuerzo gratuito a precio reducido

Transporte disponible: desde escuelas intermedias o secundarias selectas determinadas por el programa

https://www.fcps.edu/academics/summer-learning-programs/camps-and-institutes-CTE-summer-academy

💝FCPS Cares!

The  FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to  submit your story , so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees at Mt Vernon Woods ES. We love our MVWES staff members, let's tell them how we feel!

March 4th- PTO Meeting (4:00pm) and Family Market (5:00pm)

March 5th- Student Holiday, No School

March 11-15- PAWS and Read Spirit Week

March 22nd- End of Quarter 3 

March 25-29- Spring Break 

4015 Fielding Street, Alexandria, VA 22309  |  Main Phone: 703.619.2800
Attendance: 703.619.2828 |  Web  |  Twitter

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page .

To read this newsletter in other languages, please visit our website .

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Dear Panther Families,

It was another wonderful week at Mt Vernon Woods. Our clubs are underway and going great. Pictured above is a sneak peak at our Garden Club. The were busy planting seedlings to grow lettuce, radishes and other veggies. We also received a visit from the Walt Wittman Middle School Theater Department who performed their musical "Dear Edwina" for our sixth graders. We hope you'll join us for our Chuck E. Cheese Night on Wednesday. This event will help raise funds for our PTO. Hope to see you there! 

Sincerely, 

Gina O'Neal, Principal

Kristen Robinson, Assistant Principal

Christine Berry, Assistant Principal  

Chuck E. Cheese Night

Join the MVW PTO for Chuck E. Cheese night on February 28! 20% of all event sales go to our school! 

Family Engagement Survey to Open March 3

FCPS is partnering with independent research firm K12 Insight to administer a Family Engagement Survey, which will be open from Sunday, March 3, to Friday, March 22.Your feedback is critical in helping FCPS to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs throughout the district. 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 the survey link via email from K12 Insight. A public link will also be posted on FCPS’ website. Paper surveys will be available in our front office. Please stay tuned for more information.

Real Food for Kids Culinary Challenge 

The Real Food for Kids Culinary Challenge will be held on Saturday, March 2, at 10:45 a.m., at Hayfield Secondary School . The event features a public tasting of student dishes and demonstrations from two local celebrated chefs. 

The student challenge at the heart of this event is to create healthy, delicious, and culturally diverse school menu items that meet USDA guidelines. Entries will be judged by a panel including celebrity chefs, school food professionals, and local food producers. The public is invited to vote for their favorite dish. 

Chefs Najmieh Batmanglij and Chris Morgan of Joon will offer a demonstration at 11:15 a.m. Public tasting of student dishes will get underway at noon. 

Student-created dishes from this annual event have been featured on school menus throughout the Greater Washington Region. It is free to attend, but registration is required .

El Concurso Culinario Real Food for Kids 

El Concurso Culinario Real Food for Kids se celebrará el sábado 2 de marzo, a las 10:45 a.m., en la Escuela Secundaria Hayfield . El evento incluye demostraciones de dos famosos chefs locales y una muestra pública de los platos de los estudiantes. 

El desafío consiste en crear menús escolares sanos, deliciosos y culturalmente diversos que cumplan las directrices del USDA. Los platillos serán evaluados por un panel de chefs famosos, profesionales de la alimentación escolar y productores de alimentos locales. Se invita al público a votar por su plato favorito. 

Los chefs Najmieh Batmanglij y Chris Morgan, de Joon, ofrecerán una demostración a las las 11:15 a.m. El público podrá probar los platillos de los estudiantes a partir del mediodía. 

Los platillos creados por los estudiantes en este evento anual han aparecido en los menús escolares de toda la región de Washington. La entrada es gratuita, pero se requiere inscripción previa.

Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…

There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten :

1. Determine eligibility. 
2. Identify your local school. 
3. Gather documents. 
4. Fill out forms. 
5. Schedule an appointment.

After the appointment at the school (the student and one caregiver must be present), the student will be ready for orientation, Bridge to Kindergarten, or any other introductory events each school may host. Read more about the registration process .

💻 Try Online Registration

Parents may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process . 

When registering, parents will create (or log in to an existing) SIS ParentVUE account. Please note that passwords should be more than 12 characters long. If you have an existing account and your password is shorter, please update it when you log in.

Inscripción para el Kindergarten: Es tan fácil como 1-2-3...

Los padres que deseen matricular a sus hijos al Kindergarten deben seguir un sencillo proceso de cinco pasos:

1. Determinar la elegibilidad. 
2. Identifique su escuela local.  
3. Reunir documentos.  
4. Rellenar los formularios.  
5. Programar una cita.

Después de la cita en la escuela (el estudiante y uno de los tutores deben estar presentes), el estudiante estará listo para la orientación, Bridge to Kindergarten, o cualquier otro evento introductorio que cada escuela pueda organizar. Más información sobre el proceso de inscripción.

💻 Pruebe el registro en línea

Los padres pueden inscribir a sus hijos en línea para el kindergarten hasta el 12º grado. Aprenda cómo iniciar el proceso de inscripción en línea. Al registrarse, los padres crearán una cuenta SIS ParentVUE (o iniciarán sesión en una ya existente). Tenga en cuenta que las contraseñas deben tener más de 12 caracteres. Si ya tiene una cuenta y su contraseña es más corta, por favor actualícela cuando inicie sesión.

Summer is around the corner!

Keeping your student engaged throughout the summer will promote continued learning and ongoing development of their social skills. Programs are starting to be promoted and registration closes quickly. While we are not in charge of registration please let us know if there is any way we can help with registration. 

Rec-Pac

Who: Open to rising 1st-6th graders

Where: Mount Vernon Woods ES

Financial Aid Available: Yes to students receiving free-reduced lunch

Transportation Available: No

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/recpac

Brochure (pdf attached) - https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/sites/parks/files/assets/documents/camps/rec-pac/recpac-brochure.pdf

Camp Fairfax

Who: Rising 1st-7th graders

Where: Riverside ES, Gum Springs Community Center, Lorton Community Center

Financial Aid: Sliding Scale fee

Transportation Available: No

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/office-for-children/summer/sacc

Tech Adventure Camp

Who: Open to current K-5th graders

Where: Lake Braddock Secondary

Financial Aid Available: Yes to students receiving free-reduced lunch

Transportation Available: From select middle or high schools determined by program

https://www.fcps.edu/academics/summer-learning-programs/camps-and-institutes-tech-adventure-camp

Career and Technical Education Summer Academy

Who: Open to current 6th graders

Where: Lake Braddock Secondary

Financial Aid Available: Yes to students receiving free-reduced lunch

Transportation Available: From select middle or high schools determined by program

https://www.fcps.edu/academics/summer-learning-programs/camps-and-institutes-CTE-summer-academy

¡El verano está a la vuelta de la esquina!

Manteniendo su estudiante involucrado durante el verano promoverá el aprendizaje continuo y el desarrollo continuo de sus habilidades sociales. Los programas están empezando a promocionarse y las inscripciones se cierran rápidamente. Aunque no estamos a cargo del registro, avísenos si hay alguna forma en que podamos apoyar con el proceso.

Rec-Pac

Quién: Abierto a estudiantes de 1.º a 6.º grado

Dónde: Escuela Primaria Mount Vernon Woods

Ayuda financiera disponible: Sí para estudiantes que reciben almuerzo gratuito a precio reducido

Transporte disponible: No

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/recpac

Brochure (pdf attached) - https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/sites/parks/files/assets/documents/camps/rec-pac/recpac-brochure.pdf

Camp Fairfax

Quién: estudiantes en ascenso de 1.º a 7.º grado

Dónde: Riverside ES, Centro Comunitario de Gum Springs, Centro Comunitario de Lorton

Ayuda financiera: tarifa de escala móvil

Transporte disponible: No

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/office-for-children/summer/sacc

Tech Adventure Camp

Quién: Abierto a estudiantes actuales de K-5.º grado

Dónde: Secundaria Lake Braddock

Ayuda financiera disponible: Sí para estudiantes que reciben almuerzo gratuito a precio reducido

Transporte disponible: desde escuelas intermedias o secundarias selectas determinadas por el programa

https://www.fcps.edu/academics/summer-learning-programs/camps-and-institutes-tech-adventure-camp

Career and Technical Education Summer Academy

Quién: Abierto a estudiantes actuales de sexto grado

Dónde: Secundaria Lake Braddock

Ayuda financiera disponible: Sí para estudiantes que reciben almuerzo gratuito a precio reducido

Transporte disponible: desde escuelas intermedias o secundarias selectas determinadas por el programa

https://www.fcps.edu/academics/summer-learning-programs/camps-and-institutes-CTE-summer-academy

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about Black History month . 

💝FCPS Cares!

The  FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to  submit your story , so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees at Mt Vernon Woods ES. We love our MVWES staff members, let's tell them how we feel!

March 4th- PTO Meeting (4:00pm) and Family Market (5:00pm)

March 5th- Student Holiday, No School

March 11-15- PAWS and Read Spirit Week

March 22nd- End of Quarter 3 

March 25-29- Spring Break 

4015 Fielding Street, Alexandria, VA 22309  |  Main Phone: 703.619.2800
Attendance: 703.619.2828 |  Web  |  Twitter

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page .

To read this newsletter in other languages, please visit our website .

Para leer este boletín en otros idiomas, visite nuestro sitio web .

Dear Panther Families,

Our week was filled with love, kindness and friendship. Many of our students celebrated Valentine's Day on Wednesday by bring cards and treats in for their classmates and teachers. Some of our orchestra students participated in the Pyramid Orchestra Concert at Mt Vernon Highschool this week (pictured above). Don't forget that next week is a short week as we have no school on Monday. We look forward to seeing our Panthers back on Tuesday! 

Sincerely, 

Gina O'Neal, Principal

Kristen Robinson, Assistant Principal

Christine Berry, Assistant Principal  

Real Food for Kids Culinary Challenge 

The Real Food for Kids Culinary Challenge will be held on Saturday, March 2, at 10:45 a.m., at Hayfield Secondary School . The event features a public tasting of student dishes and demonstrations from two local celebrated chefs. 

The student challenge at the heart of this event is to create healthy, delicious, and culturally diverse school menu items that meet USDA guidelines. Entries will be judged by a panel including celebrity chefs, school food professionals, and local food producers. The public is invited to vote for their favorite dish. 

Chefs Najmieh Batmanglij and Chris Morgan of Joon will offer a demonstration at 11:15 a.m. Public tasting of student dishes will get underway at noon. 

Student-created dishes from this annual event have been featured on school menus throughout the Greater Washington Region. It is free to attend, but registration is required .

El Concurso Culinario Real Food for Kids 

El Concurso Culinario Real Food for Kids se celebrará el sábado 2 de marzo, a las 10:45 a.m., en la Escuela Secundaria Hayfield . El evento incluye demostraciones de dos famosos chefs locales y una muestra pública de los platos de los estudiantes. 

El desafío consiste en crear menús escolares sanos, deliciosos y culturalmente diversos que cumplan las directrices del USDA. Los platillos serán evaluados por un panel de chefs famosos, profesionales de la alimentación escolar y productores de alimentos locales. Se invita al público a votar por su plato favorito. 

Los chefs Najmieh Batmanglij y Chris Morgan, de Joon, ofrecerán una demostración a las las 11:15 a.m. El público podrá probar los platillos de los estudiantes a partir del mediodía. 

Los platillos creados por los estudiantes en este evento anual han aparecido en los menús escolares de toda la región de Washington. La entrada es gratuita, pero se requiere inscripción previa.

Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…

There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten :

1. Determine eligibility. 
2. Identify your local school. 
3. Gather documents. 
4. Fill out forms. 
5. Schedule an appointment.

After the appointment at the school (the student and one caregiver must be present), the student will be ready for orientation, Bridge to Kindergarten, or any other introductory events each school may host. Read more about the registration process .

💻 Try Online Registration

Parents may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process . 

When registering, parents will create (or log in to an existing) SIS ParentVUE account. Please note that passwords should be more than 12 characters long. If you have an existing account and your password is shorter, please update it when you log in.

Inscripción para el Kindergarten: Es tan fácil como 1-2-3...

Los padres que deseen matricular a sus hijos al Kindergarten deben seguir un sencillo proceso de cinco pasos:

1. Determinar la elegibilidad. 
2. Identifique su escuela local.  
3. Reunir documentos.  
4. Rellenar los formularios.  
5. Programar una cita.

Después de la cita en la escuela (el estudiante y uno de los tutores deben estar presentes), el estudiante estará listo para la orientación, Bridge to Kindergarten, o cualquier otro evento introductorio que cada escuela pueda organizar. Más información sobre el proceso de inscripción.

💻 Pruebe el registro en línea

Los padres pueden inscribir a sus hijos en línea para el kindergarten hasta el 12º grado. Aprenda cómo iniciar el proceso de inscripción en línea. Al registrarse, los padres crearán una cuenta SIS ParentVUE (o iniciarán sesión en una ya existente). Tenga en cuenta que las contraseñas deben tener más de 12 caracteres. Si ya tiene una cuenta y su contraseña es más corta, por favor actualícela cuando inicie sesión.

Summer is around the corner!

Keeping your student engaged throughout the summer will promote continued learning and ongoing development of their social skills. Programs are starting to be promoted and registration closes quickly. While we are not in charge of registration please let us know if there is any way we can help with registration. 

Rec-Pac

Who: Open to rising 1st-6th graders

Where: Mount Vernon Woods ES

Financial Aid Available: Yes to students receiving free-reduced lunch

Transportation Available: No

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/recpac

Brochure (pdf attached) - https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/sites/parks/files/assets/documents/camps/rec-pac/recpac-brochure.pdf

Camp Fairfax

Who: Rising 1st-7th graders

Where: Riverside ES, Gum Springs Community Center, Lorton Community Center

Financial Aid: Sliding Scale fee

Transportation Available: No

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/office-for-children/summer/sacc

Tech Adventure Camp

Who: Open to current K-5th graders

Where: Lake Braddock Secondary

Financial Aid Available: Yes to students receiving free-reduced lunch

Transportation Available: From select middle or high schools determined by program

https://www.fcps.edu/academics/summer-learning-programs/camps-and-institutes-tech-adventure-camp

Career and Technical Education Summer Academy

Who: Open to current 6th graders

Where: Lake Braddock Secondary

Financial Aid Available: Yes to students receiving free-reduced lunch

Transportation Available: From select middle or high schools determined by program

https://www.fcps.edu/academics/summer-learning-programs/camps-and-institutes-CTE-summer-academy

¡El verano está a la vuelta de la esquina!

Manteniendo su estudiante involucrado durante el verano promoverá el aprendizaje continuo y el desarrollo continuo de sus habilidades sociales. Los programas están empezando a promocionarse y las inscripciones se cierran rápidamente. Aunque no estamos a cargo del registro, avísenos si hay alguna forma en que podamos apoyar con el proceso.

Rec-Pac

Quién: Abierto a estudiantes de 1.º a 6.º grado

Dónde: Escuela Primaria Mount Vernon Woods

Ayuda financiera disponible: Sí para estudiantes que reciben almuerzo gratuito a precio reducido

Transporte disponible: No

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/recpac

Brochure (pdf attached) - https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/sites/parks/files/assets/documents/camps/rec-pac/recpac-brochure.pdf

Camp Fairfax

Quién: estudiantes en ascenso de 1.º a 7.º grado

Dónde: Riverside ES, Centro Comunitario de Gum Springs, Centro Comunitario de Lorton

Ayuda financiera: tarifa de escala móvil

Transporte disponible: No

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/office-for-children/summer/sacc

Tech Adventure Camp

Quién: Abierto a estudiantes actuales de K-5.º grado

Dónde: Secundaria Lake Braddock

Ayuda financiera disponible: Sí para estudiantes que reciben almuerzo gratuito a precio reducido

Transporte disponible: desde escuelas intermedias o secundarias selectas determinadas por el programa

https://www.fcps.edu/academics/summer-learning-programs/camps-and-institutes-tech-adventure-camp

Career and Technical Education Summer Academy

Quién: Abierto a estudiantes actuales de sexto grado

Dónde: Secundaria Lake Braddock

Ayuda financiera disponible: Sí para estudiantes que reciben almuerzo gratuito a precio reducido

Transporte disponible: desde escuelas intermedias o secundarias selectas determinadas por el programa

https://www.fcps.edu/academics/summer-learning-programs/camps-and-institutes-CTE-summer-academy

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about Black History month . 

💝FCPS Cares!

The  FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to  submit your story , so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees at Mt Vernon Woods ES. We love our MVWES staff members, let's tell them how we feel!

February 19th- Presidents Day Holiday (School and Offices Closed) 

March 4th- PTO Meeting (4:00pm) and Family Market (5:00pm)

March 5th- Student Holiday, No School

March 22nd- End of Quarter 3 

March 25-29- Spring Break 

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