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Mosaic Matters - March 12, 2025

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Thank you to our staff, students, and families for making Family Heritage Night 2025 a huge success!

✍ Sign up for Child Care on March, April, and May Early Release Mondays!

March 17, 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. Signing up early helps us plan ahead for staffing.

https://forms.gle/CafEJxQ3k5phPo8DA

🧮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! Register before March 21st and be entered to win two 3-day badges to Awesome Con 2025 in DC for the weekend of April 4-6.

📝Student Intentions 2025 – 2026

Please 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 prefer, you can download the Student Intention form and return it to your child’s teacher. If you have more than one student at Mosaic ES, please submit one form per child. 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. If you have moved or plan on moving, or have any questions, please contact Jenny Davisson at [email protected] to update your information.

🏫 2025-2026 Kindergarten Registration and Orientation

Kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year is open. If you have a child that will turn five by September 30, 2025, please go to https://www.fcps.edu/online-registration to use the new online registration portal. While online registration is preferred and recommended, you can also download the registration bundle at https://www.fcps.edu/registration/forms or you can stop by the Mosaic office any day between 9 - 2 to pick up a registration packet. Once you have filled out the forms and collected the required documents, please call the office at 703-937-1600, or send email to [email protected], to make an appointment with our registrar, Jenny Davisson. Read more about the registration process here.

The Kindergarten Orientation will be on Tuesday, April 1st at 2:00 p.m. Dr. Aste will provide an overview of the Kindergarten program. 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. We will also have staff available if you wish to complete your registration after the presentation.

🐝Spelling Bee Winners

Congratulations to our class spelling bee winners! These winning students competed in the school spelling bee and, after a fierce competition, Chloe Khuon was the first place winner with Sophia Gregory as the second place winner. Chloe will go on to compete in the Fairfax County Spelling bee later this month! Congratulations to all of our Mustangs, and good luck Chloe!

Amritha Aravindan (Levis)

Pema Gyalpo (Umana)

Calvin Li (Colwell)

Maia Smith (Mojallal)

Poyraz Ozek (White)

Chloe Khuon (Chapa)

Vincenzo Strazzeri (Anuszewski)

Emilia Christie (Keating)

Ella Everett (Maloney)

Poshraj Acharya (McKeown)

Mia DeJesus (Weimeister)

Daniel Oh (Allen)

Brianna Trief (Baer)

Khang Nguyen (Salinas)

Prajna Shrestha (James)

Sidar Karaca (Presper)

Zeynep Kirac (Graves)

You-Ran Zheng (Piermatteo)

Ernie Daddio (Noel)

Sophia Gregory (Van Balen)

Mia Wadhwani (Steen)

Adrian Githinji (Ng)

Noah Vallejo (Martin)

Binethi Kottawa Iniyage (Jildeh)

Ethan Kim (Fuss)

🪖Month of the Military Child – “Honor Wall”

We 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!

📚Shop Mosaic's Online Bookstore!

While the Book Fair might be over, you can still shop in our Online Bookstore! Our librarian, Mrs. Brown, has provided a few lists of recommended books and we have also provided some lists compiled by Bookworm Central of their new releases, favorites, and best sellers.

Add items to your shopping cart, checkout, and wait for them to be delivered to your home. It's that easy! Furthermore, if your purchase is over $60, it ships for free and all purchases help raise money for the PTA!

Thank you for your generosity and support. Happy reading!

🏷️PTA Yard Sale

Where: Mosaic Cafeteria

Donate on Friday, March 14th (4:00 - 8:00 p.m.)

Shop on Saturday, March 15th (8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)

Start collecting your donations now, and then get ready to shop! This year we will accept only small furnishings, and we'll continue to accept clothing, bath, kitchen, electronics, and toys in good condition. Please email [email protected] if you have questions about a particular donation.

💈Call for Volunteers: Barbers and Hairstylists

We are so excited to have Project OneCut visit Mosaic Elementary on April 1st, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Their mission is to provide free haircuts to students. If you or someone you know is a stylist and/or are able to donate to the cause, please head over to their Instagram account to check out their work in action and click the link in their bio to volunteer or donate.

🔬Oakton High School STEAM Symposium

Oakton 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.

🍎FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

A Strong Academic Foundation
70th Annual Regional Science Fair
New Breakfast Options

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 students were so excited for the return of the Book Fair!

Family Heritage Night 2025 was our first major school event since the first phase of our renovation was completed. Read about it on our website and check out this video recap!
From fun spirit days to an exciting Book Fair, a magical assembly, and amazing guest readers, our students had a blast celebrating the joy and magic of reading during Read Across America Week!
Say you're excited about recess without saying you're excited about recess!

Bookmark our website, give us a like on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram to get the latest and greatest news from Mosaic!

🗓️Upcoming Events

March 15 - PTA Yard Sale, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

March 17 - 3-Hour Early Release Monday

March 31 - Eid al Fitr (Student Holiday)

April 1 - Teacher Workday (Student Holiday)

April 1 - Kindergarten Orientation

9819 Five Oaks Rd, Fairfax, VA 22031 | Phone: 703.937.1600

Attendance: 703.937.1661 or [email protected]

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Book Fair Shopping Today and Math Night RSVP

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📚Reminder: Book Fair Family Shopping Event Today!

If you wish to shop at our Book Fair with your child, our family shopping event will be today, March 5, from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m.

🧮RSVP for Math Night!

9819 Five Oaks Rd, Fairfax, VA 22031 | Phone: 703.937.1600

Attendance: 703.937.1661 or [email protected]

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Mosaic Matters - February 26, 2025

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🗺️Family Heritage Night - February 27

Join us for an exciting Family Heritage Night tomorrow, Thursday, Feb. 27th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.! Experience a vibrant "taste of Mosaic" as you explore our school’s cultural showcases. Wander through eye-catching displays, try your hand at creative crafts, and savor delicious food samples. It’s a fun-filled evening of community celebration you won’t want to miss!

🪄Mosaic Book Fair (March 3-7)

The Book Fair is next week!

The Mosaic PTA Book Fair will be held March 3 through 7 in the Mosaic Library. Students will have an opportunity to preview the fair and bring home a wish list, then return to shop on another day. Be on the lookout for your child's wish list, and send cash or a check made payable to Mosaic PTA if you wish to make a purchase. You may also set up an eWallet for your child at www.BookwormCentral.com. If you wish to shop with your child, our family shopping event will be on Wednesday, March 5 from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m.

Note: Backorders will not be placed for items that sell out. Please direct questions to: [email protected]

📚Read Across America Spirit Week

Mosaic’s annual Read Across America celebration is coming soon! We will celebrate the magic of books and reading during the week of March 3-7. Students are encouraged to dress for the following spirit days:

🔃Monday: Backwards Monday

🌈Tuesday: Tie-Dye Tuesday

💙Wednesday: Blue Out (Mosaic blue from head to toe!)

👕Thursday: Pajama Day (No slippers, please!)

🐭Friday: Book Character Day (Dress up as your favorite character!)

🏷️PTA Yard Sale

Where: Mosaic Cafeteria

Donate on Friday, March 14th (4:00 - 8:00 p.m.)

Shop on Saturday, March 15th (8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)

Start collecting your donations now, and then get ready to shop! Look for our flyer in Wednesday folders next week. This year we will accept only small furnishings, and we'll continue to accept clothing, bath, kitchen, electronics, and toys in good condition. Please e-mail [email protected] if you have questions about a particular donation

🚌From the PTA: Direct Donation Campaign for Field Trips

Did you know that transportation to field trips is the biggest expense for the PTA? Every year we spend around $17,000 to pay for busses to take students on fun-filled adventures with their classmates. (The next highest expense is $3,000 for school assemblies.) If every family shared in this expense by contributing $20 per child, we could end the Direct Donation Campaign and our budget would be happily balanced. If you would like to help cover this expense for your child (and maybe friends of your child), please donate and add the expense to your tax deductions!

A reminder that one hundred percent of these direct donations go back to our school, and the 501(c)(3) EIN is at the link below for tax deduction purposes. You can also send an envelope to your child's teacher marked "PTA Direct Donation Campaign" with checks made out to Mosaic PTA.

🟣Purple-Up! Day T-Shirts Available for Purchase

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is gearing up to honor and celebrate its military-connected youth in April, the Month of the Military Child and on Purple Up! Day!

Due to schools being out for spring break, Virginia will celebrate Purple Up! Day on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Purple Up! Day is a special day for communities to come together and wear purple as a visible gesture of support for our military-connected youth and their families. The color purple symbolizes the combined colors of all branches of the military.

FCPS Purple Up! t-shirts are available for purchase until Friday, March 7, 2025, through Custom Ink.

The shirts highlight our gratitude and appreciation for our over 13,500 military-connected students and their families. #PurpleUpFCPS!

For more information and/or to connect with FCPS resources, email us at [email protected].

🏫 2025-2026 Kindergarten Registration and Orientation

Kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now open. If you have a child that will turn five by September 30, 2025, please go to https://www.fcps.edu/online-registration to use the new online registration portal. While online registration is preferred and recommended, you can also download the registration bundle at https://www.fcps.edu/registration/forms or you can stop by the Mosaic office any day between 9 - 2 to pick up a registration packet. Once you have filled out the forms, and collected the required documents, please call the office at 703-937-1600, or send email to [email protected], to make an appointment with our registrar, Jenny Davisson. Read more about the registration process here.

The Kindergarten Orientation will be on Tuesday, April 1st at 2:00. Dr. Aste will provide an overview of the Kindergarten program. 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. We will also have staff available if you wish to complete your registration after the presentation.

🔬Oakton High School STEAM Symposium

Oakton Cougar Robotics would like to invite the students of Mosaic Elementary School to Oakton High School’s very first STEAM Symposium!

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.

🧑‍🏫 Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost

FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra learning resources. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes; on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring; essay editing; and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.

📑Resource Center Training for Families

FCPS has received a grant to offer two webinars through the FCPS Family Resource Center to support families in managing student anxiety. These webinars will be recorded, and FRC will share the links to the recordings afterwards. Please see the information below to register.

Parenting an Anxious Child: Counterintuitive yet Evidence-Based Skills and Strategies

February 21, 1- 2:30 p.m.

Dr. Jonathan Dalton, PhD, will review the important differences between healthy and unhealthy anxiety with a focus on the role of avoidance in creating and maintaining anxiety disorders. We will discuss specific parenting techniques and approaches that families can begin using immediately to help reduce their children's experience of anxiety.

➡️Register Here

Anxiety in the Context of Autism: What Parents Need to Know March 7, 2025 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Join Dr. Jonathan Dalton, PhD, founder and director of the Center for Anxiety and Behavioral Change as he presents on the critical differences in the treatment of anxiety in Neurotypical (allistic) and Autistic children. We will focus on the differences between fear and dread and why traditional anxiety treatment approaches are often insufficient when treating Autistic youth. We will build parenting skills that families can use to help relieve the anxious suffering of their Autistic children.

➡️Register here

🍎FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
Middle School Start Times
New Lunch Items
Talking to Teens About Tough Topics

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?

Staff members posed with their furry friends for National Love Your Pet Day.
Students enjoyed fun Valentine's Day activities on February 14th!
Mrs. Bacon, one of our amazing teachers, was featured on the main FCPS Facebook page!

Bookmark our website, give us a like on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram to get the latest and greatest news from Mosaic!

🗓️Upcoming Events

February 27 - Family Heritage Night, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

March 3-7 - Book Fair and Read Across America Spirit Week

March 5 - Book Fair Family Shopping Night, 4:00 - 6:30 p.m.

March 15 - PTA Yard Sale, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

9819 Five Oaks Rd, Fairfax, VA 22031 | Phone: 703.937.1600

Attendance: 703.937.1661 or [email protected]

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Mosaic Matters - February 12, 2025 [and Spirit Week Update]

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💯Spirit Week Update

Due 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 24

We 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 Children

Do 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 Contest

The 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 School

Providence 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 News

In 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!

Bookmark our website, give us a like on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram to get the latest and greatest news from Mosaic!

🗓️Upcoming Events

February 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]

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Valentine's Spirit Week Update

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♥️[UPDATED] Valentine's Spirit Week

The first Spirit Week of 2025 is coming up! Please see the updated theme for Wednesday, February 12 below:

Super Hero Day (Monday, February 10): Dress as your favorite super hero! No masks, please.
Hat Day (Tuesday, February 11): Wear your favorite hat - bonus points for the most unique!
[UPDATED] 100th Day of School (Wednesday, February 12): Dress like you're 100 years old!
Cartoon Day (Thursday, February 13): Rep your favorite cartoon character from any era!
Pajama Day (Friday, February 14): Bonus points for festive Valentin's PJs! No slippers, please.

9819 Five Oaks Rd, Fairfax, VA 22031 | Phone: 703.937.1600

Attendance: 703.937.1661 or [email protected]

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Mosaic Matters - January 29, 2025

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🍭Candygrams

Our Candygrams fundraiser has begun! Candygrams are a sweet way that students can send a little joy to a friend or classmate at the school on or around Valentine’s Day.

All proceeds will benefit the 6th grade class at Mosaic. The cost is $1.50 each. Grades 4-6 can purchase individual grams in the mornings from 8:15 to 8:45 a.m. starting January 30th and ending on February 11th in M2 (Ms. Levis' room). Ordering information will be sent home in Wednesday folders for K- 3. If you’d like to order for an entire classroom, please use this form. Checks can be made payable to Mosaic Elementary School. Please send any questions or concerns to [email protected].

Thank you!

The Mosaic 6th Grade Team

📍Virtual Community Boundary Review Meetings

If you have not been able to attend a Community Boundary Review meeting yet, it’s not too late! The following virtual meetings will have the same format and information available as the previous in-person meetings:

Click one of the dates above to register and receive your unique Zoom link. Please note that each virtual meeting will be capped at 400 participants to help provide a meaningful experience for all. Language interpretation will be available. Learn about FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.

♥️Valentine's Spirit Week

The first Spirit Week of 2025 is coming up! We're looking forward to celebrating the following spirit days:

Super Hero Day (Monday, February 10): Dress as your favorite super hero! No masks, please.
Hat Day (Tuesday, February 11): Wear your favorite hat - bonus points for the most unique!
Tourist Day (Wednesday, February 12): Think cheesy shirt, fanny packs, and visors! No bathing suits or flip flops, please.
Cartoon Day (Thursday, February 13): Rep your favorite cartoon character from any era!
Pajama Day (Friday, February 14): Bonus points for festive Valentin's PJs! No slippers, please.

🫶Community Connection Night

Providence ES, Katherine Johnson MS and Daniels Run ES welcome you to the 2nd Annual Community Connection Night!

This night is a collaborative effort that focuses on strengthening the partnership between families, schools and our community.

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.

📈 Virginia’s Student Assessment Summary for Families

This month, families of students who took any Standards of Learning (SOL) test between school years 2015-16 and 2023-24 will receive a Student Assessment Summary Report. The report shows a student’s state percentile ranking for each test. This allows families to see how their child ranked compared to all Virginia students who took the same test that year.

Reports are available now in SIS ParentVUE Documents. They will be distributed by schools this month to students whose families do not have ParentVUE access. Learn how to access ParentVUE.

The report is intended to help families reflect on how their child performed across all tested subjects over the years. Our schools and staff are committed to working with families to support every student to succeed at their highest potential. Learn more about student assessments in FCPS.

💻Encouraging Digital Citizenship

In today’s ever-evolving digital landscape, it’s crucial that we work together to teach our students how to be responsible digital citizens. This is a partnership between school and home, and we encourage you to learn more about FCPS’s approach to this shared responsibility.

We also want to share a few ways you can help keep track of your child’s activity on their school device:

Sign up for Lightspeed Parent Reports to receive a weekly summary of your child’s online activity.
If your child brings their school device home, you can check their browsing history. Refer to the image below for easy instructions!

🍎FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
SOL Score Reports
Upcoming Budget Presentation
Science Fair Judges Needed

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?

3rd Graders used their critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity skills during a BreakoutEDU activity!

Mosaic students and staff showed their excitement for last weekend's football games!
Our Agent Ambassadors help our new Mustangs feel welcome at our school!
Kindergarteners show off their winter landscapes!

Bookmark our website, give us a like on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram to get the latest and greatest news from Mosaic!

🗓️Upcoming Events

February 17 - Washington's Birthday and Presidents' Day (student holiday)

February 24 - Three-Hour Early Release Monday (look for the attendance survey coming to your email in early February)

9819 Five Oaks Rd, Fairfax, VA 22031 | Phone: 703.937.1600

Attendance: 703.937.1661 or [email protected]

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Mosaic Matters - January 15, 2025

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❄️Cold Weather Safety

We monitor temperature, wind chill and weather alerts to make the most sound decisions about recess each day. Student safety is always our top priority. As you know with the renovation, many of our students have to spend time outside walking from their classrooms to the main building. We need your help in making sure students are prepared for the outdoors by wearing coats, gloves, hats etc. If your child needs a winter coat, please contact Dr. Aste. We love fresh air, but also need to stay warm/safe during this cold season.

🐍Lunar New Year Celebration at Jim Scott Community Center

Providence District Supervisor Dalia A. Palchik is delighted to invite you to her inaugural Lunar New Year Celebration on Thursday, January 23rd from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at the Jim Scott Community Center (3001 Vaden Drive).

Please join Supervisor Palchik for a joyous event honoring the cultural heritage of our Asian communities! In addition to delicious food, the event will feature performances, and a Chinese calligraphy demonstration from community members.

What: Lunar New Year Celebration

When: Thursday, January 23rd, 5:30 – 7:00 pm

Where: Jim Scott Community Center, 3001 Vaden Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031

Your RSVP will help with planning.

💻Schoology Tip: Viewing Your Child's Account

Thank you to all the parents who attended the PTA meeting and heard the presentation from Mr. Ward about ways to access your child’s school information. Below you can find links and helpful hints from his presentation for accessing our many FCPS parent resources.

Did you know that having a parent account in Schoology is actually like having two accounts? One is your personal account, with your own name and information, and the other is a view into your child's account. (Check out the video link below for a walkthrough!)

You can view Schoology from your child’s perspective, and see some of what they see, including classwork and upcoming due dates, and receive updates about their activity.

You can learn more about Schoology on the main FCPS page. You must have a SIS ParentVUE account to log into Schoology (the username and password will be the same.)

📖Fairfax County Public Library Loans More Than Just Books

Need to borrow a Chromebook or internet hotspot? Borrow them — or other helpful items — for free from a Fairfax County Public Library. Dozens of items are available to check out from the Library of Things at no cost with your library card. Items such as artwork, binoculars, games, Conserve Energy Kits, early literacy Launchpad tablets, nature backpacks, and thermal cameras are available.

The library’s Family History Kits include everything you need to capture tales from the past and present such as a voice recorder, instructions, and interview prompts in English, Spanish, and Korean.

Visit your local Fairfax County Public Library branch or the Library of Things webpage for more information.

🍎FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

National Merit Commended Scholars
Celebrating the Best of 2024 in FCPS
Cell Phones Off, Learning On

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?

The construction crew was hard at work over Winter Break. Our cafeteria has windows now!

Bookmark our website, give us a like on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram to get the latest and greatest news from Mosaic!

🗓️Upcoming Events

January 20 - Martin Luther King, Jr's Birthday/Inauguration Day (student holiday)

January 28 - End of Second Quarter

January 29 - Teacher Work Day (student holiday)

February 17 - Washington's Birthday and Presidents' Day (student holiday)

February 24 - Three-Hour Early Release Monday (look for the attendance survey coming to your email in early February)

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Mosaic Matters - December 11, 2024

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🎶Mosaic Elementary Winter Concert

Who: 6th Grade Band, 5th and 6th Grade Strings, 5th and 6th Grade Chorus

When: Monday, December 16th at Oakton High School (Auditorium)

Report time for students is 5:45 p.m.

Concert start time is 6:30 p.m.

Concert dress for performance is as follows:
All-white sleeved shirt/blouse
Black bottoms (pants, slacks, or appropriate length skirt)
Black socks, black shoes (no heels)

* Families who have difficulty obtaining concert attire above, please reach out to Mr. James or Mr. Stansbery. The school has some clothes that can be provided.

❗Family Life Education (FLE) Update

The 4th-6th Grade Human Growth & Development (HGD) portion of Family Life Education (FLE) instruction will NOT be taking place the week of Dec 16-20 as originally advertised. Due to so many things happening that week, it will be rescheduled sometime during the 3rd quarter, and parents will be informed of the dates beforehand.

📍Boundary Review Community Meeting

Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place on Wednesday, December 18, 6:30-8 p.m., at Madison High School Cafeteria.

Please register in advance by clicking on the date. Language interpretation will be available.

If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage.

Join the Oakton High School Band on Saturday, December 14th for an afternoon of music, baked goods, crafts, and more! Performances are at 12:30 and 2:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.oaktonbands.org/events

🫶Care Kits for Ronald McDonald House Families

As a school we will be collecting items to put together “care kits” for families while their sick child is in the hospital. These are ways for families to grab a quick snack, drink, or fun way to pass the time while they are heading out the door to the hospital. Care Kits will be assembled by SCA students but we are relying on donations from all families at Mosaic. Items and info can be found in the flyer below. Donations can be dropped off in the Main Office/SACC lobby and are due by December 18th.

♻️Pop Tab Collection

We will be collecting pop tabs/pull tabs like we did last year for the Ronald McDonald House Charity. RMHC gets money for recycling pop tabs and uses that money to help offset costs for families to stay nearby while their children are receiving long-term care. Pop tabs are due by December 20th.

📝Window for Full-Time AAP Referrals Closes on December 15, 2024

Parents/guardians of students in Grades 2-7 who would like their student to be considered for Full-Time advanced academic programs may submit the AAP Full-Time Referral Form to Kate Duffy ([email protected]) no later than December 15, 2024. No late referrals for Full-Time AAP services will be accepted.

For more information, please visit the Advanced Academic Programs website.

📰What's Happening at Mosaic?

Check out the latest blog feature on our website, Mosaic Elementary School Celebrates the Opening of Our New Wing!

And don't forget to:

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🗓️Upcoming Events

December 16 - Chorus, Band, and Strings Concert at Oakton HS, 6:30 p.m.

December 23 - January 2 - Winter Break (Student Holiday)

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Attendance: 703.937.1661 or [email protected]

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Mosaic Matters - December 4, 2024

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So proud of our Mustangs leading a fundraiser to help the homeless by raising money for The Lamb Center.

🫶Care Kits for Ronald McDonald House Families

♻️Pop Tab Collection

📝Window for Full-Time AAP Referrals Closes on December 15, 2024

For more information, please visit the Advanced Academic Programs website.

❄️Winter Class Registration

Registration for Fairfax County Park Authority's winter classes is now open. All information can be found in the latest edition of the Parktakes Magazine.

Need assistance? Our Family Liaison, Ana Trevino ([email protected]), is happy to help!

📰What's Happening at Mosaic?

Check out the latest blog features on our website, including:

Our 6th Grade Chorus performance at the National Blue Ribbon Ceremony
Mosaic's Veterans Day Assembly - the first assembly in our new gym!

And don't forget to:

Like us on Facebook
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🗓️Upcoming Events

December 9 - Three-Hour Early Release

December 16 - Chorus, Band, and Strings Concert at Oakton HS, 6:30 p.m.

December 23 - January 2 - Winter Break (Student Holiday)

9819 Five Oaks Rd, Fairfax, VA 22031 | Phone: 703.937.1600

Attendance: 703.937.1661 or [email protected]

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