BEAM Update
March 22
A Message from Mr. Wright
Dear Fannie W. Fitzgerald Elementary School Community,
We have recently conducted a comprehensive review of our school's data, identifying numerous highlights to celebrate and a few areas where we aim to improve. Your ongoing support is invaluable, especially in ensuring your child's regular attendance.
With the end-of-year testing approaching, please take note of the upcoming dates for your child's SOL tests. For those participating in PALS (grades K-2) or VKRP (Kindergarten), reach out to your child's classroom teacher to confirm the testing date(s) and learn how you can assist at home.
This quarter has been bustling with activities and achievements. We invite you to peruse the pictures showcasing the special moments shared between our dedicated staff and talented students.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for the Advisory Council meeting to hear the Quarter 2 update. During the session, we highlighted our school's strengths and areas where we aim to grow. You can find the slides from the presentation attached to this newsletter for your reference.
I hope you all have a fantastic spring break filled with fun and relaxation. As we gear up to reopen on Monday, April 1, let's continue to foster connections, create memorable experiences, and support our students to thrive at our wonderful school.
We look forward to a productive and enriching remainder of the school year, and we appreciate your continued partnership in nurturing our students' success.
Warm regards,
George Wright
Fannie W. Fitzgerald Elementary School Principal
Upcoming Events and Dates
March 25-29, 2024
Spring Break for Students/Teachers (no school for students)
April 9, 2024
Teacher Professional Development/Workday (no school for students)
April 10, 2024
Holiday (schools and offices closed in observance of Eid al-Fitr)
The calendar for the entire school year can be found here on the Division's website. Please coordinate any vacations and/or appointments around the school calendar.
Kids Heart Challenge Spirit Week
Our school got into the school spirit for the Kids Heart Challenge with Teacher Thursday! Dress up as your favorite teacher and show your support. Check out some of the pictures below.
Fitzgerald Book Tasting
What a fantastic experience at our school's book tasting event! Students enjoyed a restaurant-like experience exploring different books and left with a delicious read to savor. 📚 #BookTastingSuccess
Thank you to our reading team for a wonderful book tasting.
Quarter 2 Data Update
Thank you to all the families that were able to attend the advisory council meeting. Please find the data that was shared by Mr. Wright attached below.
2024 SOL Dates
Listed below are the dates for the upcoming SOL tests. Plan appointments around these dates. You will notice that this year, math and reading sols will be taken over 2 days. Last year, the math and reading tests were all taken in one day.
5th grade Writing SOL- April 16th
Reading SOL
5th - April 23rd and 24th
4th - April 25th and 26th
3rd - April 30th and May 1
SCIENCE and VIRGINIA STUDIES SOLs
5th SCIENCE- May 2nd
4th VA STUDIES - May 3rd
Math SOL
3rd - May 7th and May 8th
4th - May 9th and May 10th
5th - May14th and May 15th