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 On Wednesday, we celebrated our student successes with an attendance assembly. Every student with perfect attendance for the month of September was recognized. One lucky student from each grade won a lunch bunch experience with our Student Services Team. Remember the importance of being at school every day. We love seeing our Woodchucks!
Important Information About Virginia SOL Changes and Accountability
It is important that families are aware of the startling impact that new SOL cut scores (what number indicates proficiency in a subject) will have on our students. When looking at FCPS pass rates, 26% of our students who passed their math SOL in the spring of 2025 would no longer be considered passing if they took the same test with these new cut scores. For reading, it’s 28% fewer students.
During the October 23 School Board meeting, Dr. Reid shared some of the impacts that the Virginia Board of Education’s proposed changes will have on our students.
For our students in younger grades, these changes signal that their achievement now falls short, which can harm their beliefs about themselves as learners and future school success.
These changes aren’t about raising expectations for our children, they simply move the finish line for students. Raising expectations means we change the learning experience for our students, something FCPS is deeply committed to as is evidenced by our focus on increasing access to high school mathematics courses in elementary and middle school and ensuring all students have access to rigorous high school courses that prepare them for the future.
The Virginia Board of Education will be taking action on the plan to implement the changes to cut scores on November 13. Community members are able to provide feedback on these changes through November 6.
The state will also host a listening session for families on November 5 from 5:30-6:30pm where you can share your thoughts. You can join the the listening session with this information:
There are also several legislative changes that will take effect in the 2026-27 school year including additional requirements for SOL testing and requiring SOL testing results to count as a portion of the students final grade in middle and high school.
In addition to these cut score changes, the state is also changing how they measure schools. This means that many Virginia families will now see their schools marked as failing. Superintendent Reid explains more in this short video and greater detail can be found on the FCPS website.
We will continue to keep our community informed about these state changes that will have an impact on our students and our schools.
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Outstanding Employee Awards!
Nominate your favorite employees for an Outstanding Award! Please complete the nomination through the below Google form link which has more information regarding the criteria for each of the awards. You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees. (One individual may only nominate one employee per category.) The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, November 7.
If you have any questions, please contact at Kerry Rousseau (Music Teacher) at knrousseau@fcps.edu.
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Veteran's Day Concert
Our annual Veteran’s Day concert will be held on Monday, November 10. There will be two concerts. The 9:30 am concert will feature the First Grade, Third Grade, Fifth Grade, and the Fifth Grade Chorus. The 1:45 concert will feature Kindergarten, Second Grade, and Fourth Grade.
Please look for announcements in Wednesday folders, and plan to attend the concert that will include your child.
If you have a veteran in your family, they can sign up to be recognized during the concert. The sign-up form can also be found in Wednesday folders.
Please note, for the concert, your child should wear a red, white, and/or blue shirt, or a shirt with an American symbol like the flag, an eagle, etc., and dark colored pants, like blue jeans.
We look forward to seeing you at the concert!
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Impact of Federal Shutdown on Local Community
Fairfax County is home to around 80,000 federal employees and thousands of federal contractors. Its Federal Workforce Resource Hub is intended to help navigate current and future issues for residents, government employees, active military/veterans, contractors, nonprofits and businesses who may be affected by actions, changes, or disruptions to federal services or employment.
Community Resources for Families in Need
Through partnerships with community-based organizations and other Fairfax County agencies, Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) provides information, referrals, and advocacy to help individuals connect with services, including: basic needs (food, shelter, clothing), financial assistance, health care services, and referrals to services and resources.
Visit the CSP website or call 703-222-0880 for assistance.
How to Access or Donate Food to Those in Need
View the Emergency Food Access Providers webpage to see where to access food or donate to your local food bank.
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