[CORRECTED LINK] Mosaic Matters - March 26, 2025
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**UPDATED LINK!!**The link from Mosaic Matters to sign up for haircuts on April 1 was incorrect.
Link has been corrected below and can be also found here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0F49ADA722A0F94-55932942-project#/
🏫 2025-2026 Kindergarten Registration and OrientationThe Kindergarten Orientation for next year’s incoming class will be on Tuesday, April 1st at 2:00 in the new gym. This is a great opportunity to get an overview of the kindergarten program from Dr. Aste, Mr. King and Ms. Brylawski. Also on the agenda are Sarah Rowland, our kindergarten counselor, and the public health nurse, Daniel Katzman. Additionally, the PTA will have a representative there to provide more information about how you can get involved. You are invited to bring your rising kindergartners with you as they will have an opportunity to play in a kindergarten classroom while you are enjoying the presentation. Parents will have the opportunity to complete their registration after the presentation.
🧮RSVP for Math Night!Students and families in grades 3-6 please join us for an engaging night of math fun at Mosaic Math Carnival Night! Play games, win prizes, grab some snacks! Fun for the whole family! Please RSVP for how many guests will attend to secure your spot!
📝Student Intentions 2025 – 2026Student Intention forms are coming home this week to those who have not yet responded. Please return the yellow form to your child’s teacher or use this Google form to let us know whether or not your student will be returning to Mosaic ES next year or transferring to another school. If you have more than one student at Mosaic ES, please submit one form per child. Thank you to all who already responded. A response is requested from all families by the end of March. This information is important as state regulations require that we determine the educational intentions of students leaving FCPS and it helps with staffing for next year. If you have moved or plan on moving, or have any questions, please contact Jenny Davisson at [email protected] to update your information.
💈Project One Cut: Free Haircuts Available for Mosaic Students in NeedProject One Cut is a non-profit organization the provides free haircuts to children who may not have access to such basic services. Barbers and hairstylist will be providing free haircuts to Mosaic Elementary students on April 1st, from 9am-12:20 p.m. in the Mosaic Cafeteria. Please sign up if you are interested. Family information will be kept private.
📘Yearbook PurchasingYearbooks will go on sale after spring break. Books will be $15 each and available for purchase by cash or check. Your student will bring home more information in their Wednesday folder on April 23. Yearbooks will be distributed during the last week of school.
🪖Month of the Military Child “Honor Wall” and "Purple Up!" DayWe are honoring our Month of the Military Children at Mosaic by creating an “Honor Wall.” We know many students and families have connections to the military and we want to honor the sacrifice these individuals and their families make every day! If you have someone (parent, grandparent, sibling, aunt/uncle, etc.) who has served in any branch of the military at any time, please bring in a photo you are willing to part with. Include their name, the branch of service, years they served, and the name of the student they are connected to! We will create one big mural to honor them all! Photos will be accepted until April 16th!
🟣Purple Up! on April 9th🟣
On Wednesday, April 9th, Mosaic will be celebrating Purple Up! Day. This is a day to wear purple as a symbol of support for military children and their families, recognizing the sacrifices they make.
🧑🔬Mosaic Students Participate in Live Podcast Taping at StrathmoreWe are so excited to send two teams of Mosaic students to compete in engineering challenges during a live taping of the NPR science podcast, Wow in the World, on Saturday, March 29th. See below for information about the show and the link to purchase tickets.
Wow in the World Presents: Make It WOW!
This fast paced science-packed, laughter-inducing interactive game show features two teams of Wowzer contestants who - with the help of the live audience - turn their wildest (and weirdest) ideas into jaw-dropping inventions! Packed with trivia, challenges, music, laughs, and LOTS of creativity, "Make It WOW!" is more than a show! It’s an experience that will keep the whole family tinkering together long after the performance!
✍ Sign up for Child Care on April and May Early Release Mondays!April 28, and May 19 are Early Release Mondays. The school day will end at 12:20. If you need child care between 12:20 and 3:20 for any or all days, please use the link below to sign up. This is the last sign up form and it is for ALL of the remaining Early Release days. Please complete this form if you did not already fill it out for the March Early Release Monday. Signing up early helps us plan ahead for staffing.
https://forms.gle/CafEJxQ3k5phPo8DA
🔬Oakton High School STEAM SymposiumOakton Cougar Robotics would like to invite the students of Mosaic Elementary School to Oakton High School’s very first STEAM Symposium!
During this event, students will be able to explore the STEAM clubs of Oakton High School and other FCPS High Schools through various booths and activities proctored by each of the clubs. This event will foster STEAM interest and learning and get your children excited about all the opportunities available in the near future.
This event will take place on Friday, March 28th, from 5:00 pm - 8:00 p.m., set up in a rotational manner so that attendees may come and go as they please.
📸Spring Portraits and Class PicturesStudent portraits and class pictures will be taken Thursday, April 24 and Friday, April 25. Order forms will go home in Wednesday folders next week. Your child’s teacher will communicate which day their pictures will be taken. There are no retakes or makeups for spring pictures.
💡Einstein NightEinstein Night is the night that ALL students from Mosaic ES are invited to showcase a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math project of their choice. The event is free and open to all grade levels.
Families and students are welcome to come and explore all the presentations. This is a night to celebrate Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics!
When: Thursday, May 1, 2025
Time: 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Where: The Jim Scott Community Center (3001 Vaden Drive, Fairfax, VA, 22031)
Email any questions to Ms. Avery at [email protected]
🎤 Save the Date: Community Conversations with Superintendent Dr. Michelle ReidYour voice matters, and Superintendent Reid wants to hear from you! Share your thoughts and ask questions regarding FCPS on April 7 at Greenbriar West Elementary School from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Click here to register. Registration is not required but is encouraged for planning purposes.
Childcare and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Find out about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.
💻Career and Technical Education Summer ProgramsThe Career and Technical Education (CTE) office is once again planning engaging summer enrichment programs for students! For current kindergarten to 5th grade students, CTE offers Tech Adventure Camp. CTE Summer Academy is available for current 6th to 11th grade students.
Tech Adventure Camp (TAC) is a weekly exploratory camp designed to give students the opportunity to explore Career and Technical Education (CTE) program areas by rotating through daily classes. The camp is open to students in grades K-5 during the 2024-25 school year.
Classes are modeled after CTE program areas and include:
- Business and Marketing
- Family and Consumer Sciences
- Health and Medical Sciences
- STEAM
- Trades
CTE Summer Academy (CSA) is a weekly enrichment program that allows students to:
- Dive deeper into Career and Technical Education (CTE) program areas
- Develop new or existing skills
- Begin career exploration
Students can personalize their experience by choosing which CTE classes they will take!
Classes offered through CTE Summer Academy are introductory and do not require previous knowledge of the content. By participating in these summer enrichment program, students will have a better understanding of the CTE electives offered through FCPS.
🍎FCPS NewsIn case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Student Achievements
- Art in our Schools Month
- Celebrating Students Setting Positive Examples
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
📰What's Happening at Mosaic?- Denim on denim on denim! Thursday's Staff Underground Spirit Day was so fun!
- 2nd graders are studying force and exploring how objects move. They used vocabulary words (push, pull, and friction) to describe their observations.
- 5th grade artists have worked hard to fill their silhouette drawings with imagery and words that define them.
Bookmark our website, give us a like on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram to get the latest and greatest news from Mosaic!
🗓️Upcoming EventsMarch 31 - Eid al-Fitr (Student Holiday)
April 1 - Teacher Workday (Student Holiday)
April 1 - Kindergarten Orientation, 2:00 p.m.
April 3 - Math Carnival Night (Grades 3-6), 6:00 p.m.
April 8 - PTA Meeting (virtual via Zoom), 6:00 p.m.
April 9 - Purple Up! Day (wear purple in support of military-connected familes)
April 14-18 - Spring Break (Student Holiday)
9819 Five Oaks Rd, Fairfax, VA 22031 | Phone: 703.937.1600
Attendance: 703.937.1661 or [email protected]