Mosaic Matters - February 12, 2025 [and Spirit Week Update]
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💯Spirit Week UpdateDue to today's snow day, our Spirit Week has been adjusted.
Thursday, February 13th is now the 100th Day of School. Dress like you are 100 years old!
Friday, February 14th will still be Pajama Day.
❗3-Hour Early Release - Monday, February 24We have a 3 hour early release day scheduled for Monday, February 24th. This means we will dismiss students at 12:20 p.m. If your child needs child care/supervision on Monday the 24th for the 3 hours, please complete this form:
https://forms.gle/teSRVtmdpzHa8Hx27
No reply means your child will be sent home by his/her normal Monday afternoon transportation method at 12:20 p.m.
🗺️Family Heritage Night - February 27
Join us for Family Heritage Night on Thursday, Feb. 27th from 5:30-7:30 p.m.! Come enjoy a “taste” of Mosaic. Travel around the school and enjoy cultural displays, crafts, & food sampling. We hope you’ll join us for the fun and consider signing up to participate or contribute as well. You can share by participating in as many of these traditions as you’d like:
Food - “Finger food” only please; small portions of food that can easily be eaten with your fingers
Performances - Sing a song, play an instrument, perform a dance, tell a story, read a picture book, or perform a puppet show!
Cultural Display - Create a display (of arts and crafts, pictures, historical information, books, posters, money, etc.) about your country.
Fashion Show- Show off the beautiful fashion of a country from around the world! It can be modern fashion or traditional clothing.
All sign-ups will be done ONLINE only! You can access the sign up at this link: https://forms.gle/k3v1J799RHTbtEjUA
The deadline to sign up is February 14th—this is a firm deadline, so don’t miss out!
📝Survey of Preschool ChildrenDo you have a rising kindergartener?
If so, please return the pink Survey of Preschool Children form that is coming home in your child’s backpack later this week. Virginia law requires that children who will reach their fifth birthday on or before September 30, 2025 must be enrolled in Kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year, unless the parent or guardian notifies the school that the child will not be attending. Please only list the name of the child who will be 5 years of age as of September 30, 2025 on the form. Contact [email protected] if you have any questions.
📚Mosaic Book Fair
The Book Fair is coming soon!
The Mosaic book fair will be held March 3 through 7 in the Mosaic Library. Our family shopping event will be on Wednesday, March 5 from 4:00 to 6:30 PM. Look for more information coming home in Wednesday folders!
🌳2025 Conservation Poster ContestThe Conservation Poster Contest is a national competition sponsored by the National Association of Conservation Districts and offered locally at the district level. District winners advance to the state level. Virginia state winners will advance to the National Contest. National winners are recognized each year at the NACD Annual Meeting. The contest is open to the public, private or home school students.
2025 Theme: "Home is where the Habitat is".
This theme highlights the essential role of both natural and managed habitats in our conservation efforts. Conservation is dedicated to protecting a wide range of ecosystems—from pristine natural landscapes to carefully managed habitats. These efforts are critical in supporting biodiversity and maintaining ecological balance.
Every living thing has a habitat where it thrives best, whether it's an isolated forest high on a mountain or in a well-maintained city park. The phrase “Home is where the Habitat is” emphasizes our responsibility to be good stewards of all habitats, in all the places we find them.
How to Enter:
The 2025 Conservation Poster Contest is now open! Poster submission is due to NVSWCD by June 30th, 2025. Please note that this is earlier than our past competitions!
- All posters must be hand-drawn and worked on individually by the student. Open to all grades K-12.
- All posters must be submitted physically or digitally. Physical submissions should be mailed to:
Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District
12055 Government Center Parkway, Suite 905
Fairfax, VA 22035
Digital submissions may be emailed to [email protected]. Digital submissions must be scanned and sent as a PDF file. When photographing or scanning your poster for submission, be sure that the entire poster is clear and visible (with good lighting), the image is appropriately cropped, and the photo accurately reflects the original poster. Unclear photos of the poster will not be accepted.
Any questions or need help submitting? Reach out to Mrs. Blevins ([email protected])!
🫶Community Connection Night at Katherine Johnson Middle SchoolProvidence ES, Katherine Johnson MS and Daniels Run ES welcome you to the 2nd Annual Community Connection Night on Thursday, February 20, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
This night is a collaborative effort that focuses on strengthening the partnership between families, schools and our community.
Please join us as local organizations provide valuable resources, including after-school programs, mental health and behavior support, and assistance with basic needs such as health insurance and food security.
Free food and free school-aged child care provided! Parents may also supervise their own children, if preferred. Please RSVP in advance if interested in attending.
🗓️Black History Month Kick-Off Celebration (Note: Date Change)FCPS’ Chief Equity Office invites the community to an Inaugural Black History Month Kickoff Celebration on Wednesday, February 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Carter G. Woodson High School.
The event begins with a light reception followed by a formal program, From the Threads of Our Past to the Fabric of Our Future. The program will honor the enduring contributions of Black history and culture while envisioning a future rooted in equity and excellence. It will include inspiring performances, personal stories, reflections, and opportunities to connect and celebrate. The event is open to the entire community.
🍎FCPS NewsIn case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Proposed Budget Progress
- Apply for Dual Immersion and Magnet Lotteries
- Black History Month Event
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?Our Mustangs had a fun time dressing up for Super Hero Day!
- Mosaic celebrated National School Counseling Week by showing lots of love to our amazing counselors, Ms. Zinn and Ms. Rowland!
- Our Mustangs participated in fun Super Bowl themed activities during PE classes with Ms. Rodriguez, Mr. Houston, and Ms. Boster.
- 2nd Graders learned how to turn their drawings into animated GIFs!
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🗓️Upcoming EventsFebruary 17 - Washington's Birthday and Presidents' Day (student holiday)
February 24 - Three-Hour Early Release Monday
February 27 - Family Heritage Night, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
9819 Five Oaks Rd, Fairfax, VA 22031 | Phone: 703.937.1600
Attendance: 703.937.1661 or [email protected]