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Enjoying an in-school "campout" to celebrate the end of SOLs!

🏆Field Day 2023 - Volunteers Needed

 

Mosaic's Field Day is coming up on June 8 and parent volunteers help ensure the day runs smoothly! Available slots can be found on our volunteer sign-up form. Thank you in advance for your time and help!

💡Young Scholars Engineering Club

 

The 6th Grade Young Scholars presented their designs to an audience of their teachers, parents, and peers on Thursday, May 8th.  The students have been learning how to use the Engineering Design Process to create a working scale model of a vertical farm in Mr. White’s classroom.  They identified a problem, designed a solution, tested their idea, and revised their creations.  The Young Scholars also used their new LEGO Spike kits to build and code a machine that would automate a function within their farm. 

The program was funded by a grant from Educate Fairfax. 

🍎News from the Mosaic PTA 

 

🌭SAVE THE DATE for End-of-Year Family Picnic

Date: Sunday, June 11

Time: 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Place: Nottoway Park

Join other Mosaic families for an end-of-year family picnic at the large field at Nottoway Park (adjacent to the basketball courts). We'll have entertainment and treats -- you bring blankets, games, and picnic food for your family. Hope to see you there! 

 

🎉6th GRADE PROMOTION PARTY

This memorable celebration is funded almost entirely by the 6th grade families and we need your donations to make this party a reality and a huge success! Here’s the link for donations of food, time, money, and prizes. Monetary donations for a photo booth are especially appreciated and can be Venmo'd to PTA member @andreaperosa. Please sign-up and/or donate money by the end of this week for planning purposes. We are thankful for everyone who has already signed up to donate! 

 

✂️🖍️ORDER SCHOOL SUPPLIES 

Go to sproutsupplies.com and enter school code MES004 before July 11th and your student's kit will be delivered to the classroom before the first day of school! It's that easy! A small portion ($1-$3) of each kit will be donated back to the PTA. Thank you for ordering!

💻 CyberPatriot Summer Cyber Camp

 

Chantilly Academy will host an AFA CyberCamp Monday, June 26, to Friday, June 30, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. This camp is recommended for rising fifth through eighth graders of all skill levels interested in learning more about the importance of cybersecurity and gaining skill to protect themselves and others from cyber threats. Discounts are available for students eligible for free and reduced-price meals. Visit the camp website to learn more about registration, curriculum, and schedule. 

📝Tutoring Grants Available for Families

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is now accepting applications from parents for tutoring microgrants for their children through the K-12 Learning Acceleration Grants program. 

The program was created to help Virginia families address the impact of the pandemic on student learning. It provides $1,500 grants to parents of school-age children for tutoring in specific subjects. Children from homes with family incomes at 300% or less of the federal poverty level may qualify for $3,000 grants. 

Available services include in-person, online, and hybrid tutoring provided one-on-one or in small group or large group settings. The first step in the process is to visit VDOE’s K-12 Learning Acceleration Grants page and create an application account.

🐺Summer Performances at Wolf Trap

 

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, in partnership with the National Park Service, presents an outdoor performance series for children. It features music, dance, puppetry, and storytelling performances recommended for children ages 2 and up. The summer season runs for 7 weeks from mid-June through early August (Tuesdays through Saturdays). Each show begins at 10:30am and is approximately 45 – 60 minutes in length. Tickets are $12 and free for children under 2 years old.

📰What's Happening at Mosaic?

 

Check out our website to learn about the amazing things our Mustangs are doing at our school!

Follow our Twitter page which is updated several times daily with snapshots of what school is like for our Mustangs!

🗓️Upcoming Events

June 8 - Field Day

June 12 - 5th/6th Grade Band/Chorus/Strings Concert (at Oakton High School), 7:00 p.m.

June 15 - 6th Grade Promotion, 9:30 a.m.

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

Attendance: 703.937.1661 or [email protected]

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Field Day 2023

 

Where:  Mosaic Elementary School

When:  June 8, 2023

Time: 

9:00-11:30 AM: Grades 4-6 (Including Mrs. Gulino’s and Mrs. Jildeh’s Classes)

12:30-3:00 PM: Grades K-3

 

What to Bring:  Your child is welcome to bring a water bottle and a hat to help stay hydrated and cool. Please have your child wear P.E. appropriate clothing, sneakers, and bring a change of clothes for after Field Day.  Wear sunscreen! 🙂

Parent Volunteers:  If you would like to come help on Field Day, we have a volunteer sign-up sheet available on Sign-Up-Genius. Thank you in advance for your time and help!

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us at:

Mrs. Rodriguez: [email protected]; Mr. Teoli: [email protected]; Mrs. Anderson: [email protected]

A special shout out and a HUGE thanks to our Mosaic PTA for funding this year’s Field Day! We are so excited for the fun and games to begin!

Cheers,

Mrs. Rodriguez, Mr. Teoli, & Mrs. Anderson

Mosaic Elementary Physical Education Teachers

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Celebrating Star Wars Day in music class with a musical movement routine...May the Fourth be with you!

⌚Gift of Time - May 15 and 16

 

Please sign up to show our appreciation by giving our teachers the “Gift of Time” on Monday, May 15 and Tuesday, May 16. Parent volunteers will supervise students during recess and then bring the class to the cafeteria- rain or shine!  If the weather is too wet, we will still have you support indoor recess. Please arrive ten minutes before the scheduled time to check in at the office and be sure to have a government issued ID for check-in.  Feel free to sign up for one slot or many, however, please check that your time slots do not overlap.  We appreciate you!

Gift of Time Sign Up Genius

🍎PTA Meeting - May 16

 

This month's PTA Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 16th at 6:30 p.m. (virtually via Zoom) and will feature our schools counselors, Ms. Rowland and Ms. Zinn, who will share a little about their role at Mosaic and offer some ideas for the summer for you and your child. 

👩‍🏫Say “Thank You!” to Your Favorite Teacher

 

May 8 to 12 is Teacher Appreciation Week! You can submit a recorded message thanking and celebrating our school’s amazing teachers and staff. 

Your video message may be selected to share with our teachers and community on FCPS’ website and social media channels throughout Teacher Appreciation Week. Surprising our teachers and staff with these messages of gratitude and support is part of the fun, so keep your contribution under wraps until May. 

More information and a submission form are available online. Please be aware, the submission form requires a Google account. If you do not have a Google account and wish to be part of the celebration, share your messages on social media and tag FCPS on Facebook or Instagram.

🖌️Oakton Pyramid Art Show

 

Mark your calendars for the upcoming Oakton Pyramid Art Show, taking place at Oakton High School on May 11 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.! This exciting event showcases the incredible artistic talents of our students from across the Oakton pyramid. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to support our young artists and witness the creativity that is nurtured in our school by our wonderful art teachers. We look forward to seeing you there!

📌Standards of Learning (SOL)Testing Schedule 

Students at Mosaic will be taking SOLs May 10 - May 23.  Please see the detailed schedule below to find your student’s assigned testing dates.  For more information about these important assessments, view the official SOL notification letter and the FCPS SOL page and/or VDOE SOL page. 

 

Grade

Reading 

Math

Science

3rd

Wed,  May 10

Wed, May 17 

N/A

4th

Wed,  May 10

Wed, May 17 

N/A

5th

Thurs, May 11

Thurs, May 18

Tues, May 23

6th

Thurs, May 11 

Thurs, May 18 

N/A

 

It’s important for all students to arrive on time. Please try to refrain from scheduling routine appointments on test days. Students should also make sure they have charged their FCPS laptop the night before and bring them to school for testing.

💙Social Emotional Learning Screener Reports

Twice a year, students in grades 3-12 share their perspectives on how well their school and community help them develop skills they need to succeed through the Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener. These skills include achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. Students also share how successful their school and community are at making them feel valued, included, and supported. These factors are critical to positive academic, social, and emotional success. 

Spring 2023 SEL Screener results will be mailed to families in mid-May. The Social Emotional Learning Screener Parent/Guardian Report and Guide has been updated to better reflect how SEL Screener results are used to support school and districtwide planning, in addition to supports for individual students. Visit the FCPS SEL Screener webpage for information in multiple languages, including tips for talking with your student about the report and strategies for strengthening SEL at home.

📰What's Happening at Mosaic?

 

Check out our website to learn about the amazing things our Mustangs are doing at our school!

• Find out what a day in the life of a kindergartener in Mrs. Thurman's class is like!
• Follow our Twitter page which is updated several times daily with snapshots of what school is like for our Mustangs!

🗓️Upcoming Events

May 11 - 5th/6th Grade Reading SOL

May 11 - Oakton Pyramid Art Show (at Oakton High School), 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

May 15-16 - Gift of Time for Teachers

May 16 -  PTA Meeting (virtual via Zoom), 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

May 17 - 3rd/4th Grade Math SOL

May 18 - 5th/6th Grade Math SOL

May 23 - 5th Grade Science SOL

June 12 - 5th/6th Grade Band/Chorus/Strings Concert (at Oakton High School), 7:00 p.m.

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Attendance: 703.937.1661 or [email protected]

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Celebrating Star Wars Day in music class with a musical movement routine...May the Fourth be with you!

⌚Gift of Time - May 15 and 16

 

Please sign up to show our appreciation by giving our teachers the “Gift of Time” on Monday, May 15 and Tuesday, May 16. Parent volunteers will supervise students during recess and then bring the class to the cafeteria- rain or shine!  If the weather is too wet, we will still have you support indoor recess. Please arrive ten minutes before the scheduled time to check in at the office and be sure to have a government issued ID for check-in.  Feel free to sign up for one slot or many, however, please check that your time slots do not overlap.  We appreciate you!

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🍎PTA Meeting - May 16

 

This month's PTA Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 16th at 6:30 p.m. (virtually via Zoom) and will feature our schools counselors, Ms. Rowland and Ms. Zinn, who will share a little about their role at Mosaic and offer some ideas for the summer for you and your child. 

👩‍🏫Say “Thank You!” to Your Favorite Teacher

 

May 8 to 12 is Teacher Appreciation Week! You can submit a recorded message thanking and celebrating our school’s amazing teachers and staff. 

Your video message may be selected to share with our teachers and community on FCPS’ website and social media channels throughout Teacher Appreciation Week. Surprising our teachers and staff with these messages of gratitude and support is part of the fun, so keep your contribution under wraps until May. 

More information and a submission form are available online. Please be aware, the submission form requires a Google account. If you do not have a Google account and wish to be part of the celebration, share your messages on social media and tag FCPS on Facebook or Instagram.

🖌️Oakton Pyramid Art Show

 

Mark your calendars for the upcoming Oakton Pyramid Art Show, taking place at Oakton High School on May 11 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.! This exciting event showcases the incredible artistic talents of our students from across the Oakton pyramid. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to support our young artists and witness the creativity that is nurtured in our school by our wonderful art teachers. We look forward to seeing you there!

📌Standards of Learning (SOL)Testing Schedule 

Students at Mosaic will be taking SOLs May 10 - May 23.  Please see the detailed schedule below to find your student’s assigned testing dates.  For more information about these important assessments, view the official SOL notification letter and the FCPS SOL page and/or VDOE SOL page. 

 

Grade

Reading 

Math

Science

3rd

Wed,  May 10

Wed, May 17 

N/A

4th

Wed,  May 10

Wed, May 17 

N/A

5th

Thurs, May 11

Thurs, May 18

Tues, May 23

6th

Thurs, May 11 

Thurs, May 18 

N/A

 

It’s important for all students to arrive on time. Please try to refrain from scheduling routine appointments on test days. Students should also make sure they have charged their FCPS laptop the night before and bring them to school for testing.

💙Social Emotional Learning Screener Reports

Twice a year, students in grades 3-12 share their perspectives on how well their school and community help them develop skills they need to succeed through the Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener. These skills include achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. Students also share how successful their school and community are at making them feel valued, included, and supported. These factors are critical to positive academic, social, and emotional success. 

Spring 2023 SEL Screener results will be mailed to families in mid-May. The Social Emotional Learning Screener Parent/Guardian Report and Guide has been updated to better reflect how SEL Screener results are used to support school and districtwide planning, in addition to supports for individual students. Visit the FCPS SEL Screener webpage for information in multiple languages, including tips for talking with your student about the report and strategies for strengthening SEL at home.

📰What's Happening at Mosaic?

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Check out our website to learn about the amazing things our Mustangs are doing at our school!

• Find out what a day in the life of a kindergartener in Mrs. Thurman's class is like!
• Follow our Twitter page which is updated several times daily with snapshots of what school is like for our Mustangs!

🗓️Upcoming Events

May 11 - 5th/6th Grade Reading SOL

May 11 - Oakton Pyramid Art Show (at Oakton High School), 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

May 15-16 - Gift of Time for Teachers

May 16 -  PTA Meeting (virtual via Zoom), 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

May 17 - 3rd/4th Grade Math SOL

May 18 - 5th/6th Grade Math SOL

May 23 - 5th Grade Science SOL

June 12 - 5th/6th Grade Band/Chorus/Strings Concert (at Oakton High School), 7:00 p.m.

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

Attendance: 703.937.1661 or [email protected]

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We enjoyed a visit from the US Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City last week! Thank you to Dr. Smith for planning this incredible day!

🔬Einstein Night 

 

Mosaic Elementary School’s Einstein Night will take place on Thursday, April 27th from 6:30-8:00 PM at the Providence Community Center. (3001 Vaden Dr, Fairfax, VA 22031)

Students from Mosaic will be showcasing an experiment, invention, or discovery they have been working on. Einstein Night is a night full of fun and learning in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The event is free and open to all students and families. We hope to see you there!

📘Yearbook Orders 

 

It's that time of year again - yearbook season! Don't miss out on the opportunity to capture all of the amazing memories from this school year. Order your yearbook today! Orders close on May 1. 

Our environmentally conscious Mustangs raised $540 for the National Arbor Day Foundation! Way to go!

📸6th Grade Panoramic Photo

 

6th Graders will be taking their panoramic group photo on Thursday, May 4. Order your copy today!

🖌️Oakton Pyramid Art Show

 

Mark your calendars for the upcoming Oakton Pyramid Art Show, taking place at Oakton High School on May 11 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.! This exciting event showcases the incredible artistic talents of our students from across the Oakton pyramid. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to support our young artists and witness the creativity that is nurtured in our school by our wonderful art teachers. We look forward to seeing you there!

Making the most of new class spaces by enjoying some outdoor learning!

🍎Advanced Academic Program (AAP) Orientation Tonight!

Join us this evening at 6:00 p.m. to learn more about Mosaic's Advanced Academic Program (AAP). The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom.

📚Author Visit Book Orders 

Students who ordered books by Laura Renauld and Shawn Peters through our school book sale should expect to receive their books by mid-May. Books will be delivered to students' classrooms when they arrive. If you have any questions, please reach out to our librarian, Mrs. Heather Brown at [email protected]

📌Standards of Learning (SOL)Testing Schedule 

Students at Mosaic will be taking SOLs May 10 - May 23.  Please see the detailed schedule below to find your student’s assigned testing dates.  For more information about these important assessments, view the official SOL notification letter and the FCPS SOL page and/or VDOE SOL page. 

 

Grade

Reading 

Math

Science

3rd

Wed,  May 10

Wed, May 17 

N/A

4th

Wed,  May 10

Wed, May 17 

N/A

5th

Thurs, May 11

Thurs, May 18

Tues, May 23

6th

Thurs, May 11 

Thurs, May 18 

N/A

 

It’s important for all students to arrive on time. Please try to refrain from scheduling routine appointments on test days. Students should also make sure they have charged their FCPS laptop the night before and bring them to school for testing.

📰What's Happening at Mosaic?

 

Check out our website to learn about the amazing things our Mustangs are doing at our school!

• Spend a day with our youngest learners, Ms. Carr and Ms. Lee's PreK class!
• Find out what kinds of jobs and careers our students learned about at our Career Fair!
• Learn about the two authors who visited our school to present engaging and interactive presentations! 
• Follow our Twitter page which is updated several times daily with snapshots of what school is like for our Mustangs!

🗓️Upcoming Events

April 26 - AAP Orientation (Virtual via Zoom), 6:00-7:00 p.m.

April 27 - Einstein Night (at Providence Community Center), 6:30-8:00 p.m.

May 10 - 3rd/4th Grade Reading SOL

May 11 - 5th/6th Grade Reading SOL

May 11 - Oakton Pyramid Art Show (at Oakton High School), 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

May 16 -  PTA Meeting (virtual via Zoom), 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

May 17 - 3rd/4th Grade Math SOL

May 18 - 5th/6th Grade Math SOL

May 23 - 5th Grade Science SOL

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Our Mustangs learned about so many interesting jobs at our Career Fair!

🍎Kindergarten Orientation for 23-24 School Year

 

Kindergarten Orientation for the 2023-2024 school year is tomorrow, Thursday, April 13th, at 3:00 p.m.  If you have an incoming kindergartner and want to learn more about the program, please join us. You can RSVP using this link: https://forms.gle/zJdkSBntvzvGGRSb9.

✏️PTA Meeting 

Join the PTA for their monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 18th at 6:30 p.m. Mrs. Stevens and Mrs. McGrath will present on recent shifts in literacy instruction at school and will offer suggestions for supporting your child's literacy skills at home.

The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom.

🟣Month of the Military Child Spirit Week

 

Did you know that Mosaic Elementary has been recognized as a Purple Star School? That means our school is committed to supporting the unique educational and social-emotional needs of military (and government) -connected children. 

April is the Month of the Military Child! Every year we take the opportunity to recognize military-connected youth for their service and contribution to our community. Fairfax County Public Schools is proud to have over 14,000 military-connected youth as a part of our student body. We appreciate the varied life experiences they bring to our school community, and recognize their strength and resilience. Learn more about Month of the Military Child and FCPS’ resources for military families. 

To show our support, we will be having a Spirit Week to celebrate the Month of the Military Child during the week of April 17.

Monday, April 17th – wear yellow to support our troops!

Tuesday, April 18th – wear your favorite camo, red, green, or blue to represent your favorite military branch.

Wednesday, April 19th – Purple up! Wear purple to honor all military kids and all branches working together!

Thursday, April 20th – Wear red to remember everyone deployed!

Friday – No school!

 

📘Yearbook Orders 

 

It's that time of year again - yearbook season! Don't miss out on the opportunity to capture all of the amazing memories from this school year. Order your yearbook today!

📱No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for Students Starting April 10

 

FCPS has partnered with Hazel Health to begin offering virtual mental health services to high school students via live video sessions. Starting Monday, April 10, parents/caregivers who have been struggling to find a therapist for their child or who notice changes in their child’s behavior will be able to connect them virtually with a licensed therapist. 

Teletherapy services for students are short-term, evidence-based, and culturally-responsive. Teletherapy is available on any device, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Therapists will be locally-licensed clinicians; 50% of whom identify as Black, Indigenous, or people of color (BIPOC); and 40% of whom are bilingual. More than 15 languages are available.

Hazel Health’s licensed therapists can help students who are experiencing:

• Mood/behavior changes, lack of motivation, grief/loss.
• Anxiety, worry, fears.
• Bullying, sexual identity challenges, challenging peer and family relationships.
• Academic stress.

The first step for parents is to provide information through an opt-in form. Visit FCPS’ Teletherapy webpage for details.

🗓️Upcoming Events

April 13 - Kindergarten Orientation for 23-24 School Year, 3:00 p.m.

April 14  - Teacher Workday (Student Holiday)

April 17 - 20 - Month of the Military Child Spirit Week 

April 18 - PTA Meeting, 6:30 p.m. (virtual via Zoom)

April 21  - Eid al Fitr (No School - Student Holiday)

April 27 - Einstein Night (at Providence Community Center), 6:30-8:00 p.m.

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

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❗CORRECTION - PTA Meeting Date

The March PTA meeting has been moved to Tuesday, March 28th at 6:30 p.m. It will be held virtually via Zoom. The meeting will feature Mary Anne Rossbach, our wonderful math specialist, who will share tips for helping your child with math at home. 

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❗Intention forms - REMINDER

If you haven’t already done so, please be sure to turn in the pink or orange Student Intention form at your earliest convenience!

✏️PTA Meeting

Please join the PTA for their monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 21 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom.

🍎Kindergarten Orientation for 23-24 School Year

 

Kindergarten Orientation for the 2023-24 school year will be on April 13th at 3:00 p.m. (Please note the new day and time).

This is a great opportunity to meet our principal, Dr. Aste, and our two assistant principals, Dr. Jenny Smith and Mr. Mike King, who 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.

Please share this information with friends and neighbors who have a rising kindergarten student.

To register your child, please go to https://mosaices.fcps.edu/student-services/student-registration for more information.

🏷️PTA Yard Sale

The PTA will be hosting a Yard Sale on Saturday, March 25th from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m in the Mosaic ES cafeteria. Donations of children’s clothing, housewares, furniture, bikes, toys can be dropped off in the cafeteria on Friday, March 24th from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. 

Sign up to volunteer on either Friday or Saturday!

All proceeds from the sale will benefit the PTA.

Starting Monday, 3/20 ALL Lost & Found items will be available in the cafeteria for one last search before they become part of the yard sale donations.

Please encourage your kids to look for lost items before or after lunch, or you can visit the cafeteria anytime after checking in at the front office. 

🔬Einstein Night Sign-Up

Einstein Night is coming up on Thursday, April 27th from 6:30-8:00 PM at the Providence Community Center.

Einstein 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.

If you plan on presenting on Einstein Night, please register online at https://forms.gle/aWkmWeJUoASczpQU7. Teachers also have paper copies of the form available. All forms are due March 24, 2023.  Once you have signed up, you will be given a design packet that will allow you to plan and explain your project in more detail.  We hope to see you there!

Email any questions to Ms. Avery at [email protected]

Kindergarteners had a great time during our Read Across America spirit week!

📣Spirit Week - March 27 - 31

Get ready for another Spirit Week! See below for each day's theme!

Monday 3/27 - Super Hero Day (no masks)

Tuesday 3/28  - Colors Day 

Kindergarten - Red 

1st - Orange

2nd - Yellow

3rd - Green

4th - Blue

5th - Purple

6th - Black

 

 

Wednesday 3/29 - Throwback Day – dress like you’re from another decade!

Thursday 3/30 -Career Day - Dress as your dream career!

Friday 3/31 - Pajama Day

👨‍🚒👩‍⚕️👮‍♂️LAST CALL! Career Day Sign-Up 

Career Day is coming up on Thursday, March 30! We are still looking for a few more presenters - sign up to join us here!

Please reach out to Laura Zinn [email protected] or Sarah Rowland [email protected] with any questions! 

🧸Early Childhood and PreK Registration

Fairfax County Public Schools offers programs for the youngest learners through several programs: 

• PreK is for students 3-4 years old whose parents meet income requirements. Space is limited, and priority is given to 4 year olds to help them prepare for kindergarten. 
• Early Head Start is for infants, toddlers, and expectant mothers who meet income requirements. 
• Early Literacy Programs and Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) work with parents to help prepare their children for school. 

Community liaisons are available to assist families with the registration process and answer any questions. For more information, visit the Early Childhood Registration webpage. 

♟️Chess Championship Success!

 

Congratulations to our Mustangs who competed along with 200 other local students at Cub Run Elementary School in this past weekend's Chess Tournament sponsored by Magnus Chess Academy. The following players represented Mosaic:

Kartik Angel

Ernest Daddio

Atlas Ekingen

Adith Jayachandran

Ethan Scott

Out of ten schools, Mosaic had the highest overall rating. Go Mustangs!

🎻SoCo Summer Strings

 

SoCo Summer Strings (formally Stallion Summer Strings) is returning this summer! The camp will be hosted at South County Middle School from July 10th-21st from 8:30am-12:30pm, weekdays only. 

Camp is open to all rising 5th-9th grade students with at least one year of experience on the violin, viola, cello, or bass. Students will participate in two large ensemble rehearsals, an instrument-specific technique class, and a sectional each day.

You can find more information and registration for camp at www.schsorchestra.org/soco-summer-strings. Early registration is from March 1st-June 9th so sign up soon!

3rd Graders working hard to decipher Egyptian hieroglyphics.

🗓️Upcoming Events

March 21 - PTA Meeting, 6:30 p.m. (virtual via Zoom)

March 24 - PTA Yard Sale Donation Collection, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.

March 25 - PTA Yard Sale, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

March 30 - Career Day/Dress As Your Future Career Spirit Day

April 11-12 - Spring Picture Days (order form)

April 13 - Kindergarten Orientation for 23-23 School Year, 3:00 p.m.

April 27 - Einstein Night (at Providence Community Center), 6:30-8:00 p.m.

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Fifth graders Thais, Lucy, Eda, Ady and Amy sold homemade goods to raise over $300 for children in Ukraine. Proud of these Mustangs!

📚Read Across America Week - Book Character Day Tomorrow!

 

Mosaic is really getting into the spirit of reading this week! This is a reminder that tomorrow is Book Character Day and Friday is Read At Home Day (no school for students).

🐝Spelling Bee Winners!

 

Congratulations to our class spelling bee winners! They competed in the school Spelling Bee on February 24 and the school winner was Yasmine McCarthy from Mr. White's class. Yasmine will go on to compete in the Fairfax County Spelling Bee. We are so proud of all of our super spellers!

Class Winners

3rd Grade

 

 

   

Mason Lee

Charles Clay

Habkame Wondoson

   

Renee Yudhistra

Tej Srinivasan

Aisha Aldayarova

   

4th Grade

 

 

   

Meera Natekar

Aidar Nasypbek

Chole Haley

   

Cyrus Nguyen

Mille Gruizenga

 

   

5th Grade

 

 

   

Maria Laboy-Bulancea

Oliver Benson

Meena Said

   

Lily Lai

Yasmeen Wolkens

Ryan Pokharel

   

Leah Vallejo

 

 

 

 

6th Grade

 

 

   

Eva Canay

Carter Davidson

Yasmine McCarthy

   

Elsa Edin

 

     

Students shared their diverse talents at Family Heritage Night!

⌚Smart Watch Reminders

See below for a reminder of FCPS policy regarding smart watches (from the 2022-23 Student Rights and Responsibilities document):

Watches that serve a dual purpose (e.g., smart watch) may be worn; however, phone features (e.g., texting, Internet, calls, etc.) are to be off when phone use is prohibited. Students are prohibited from using phones, tablets, and other mobile devices in restrooms and locker rooms, unless there is a medical necessity or emergency.

👨‍🚒👩‍⚕️👮‍♂️Career Day Signup

We are currently recruiting for our 2023 Mosaic Elementary Career Fair. The fair will be held at Mosaic ES on March 30, 2023. We are looking for a wide variety of presenters to showcase their careers at booths during the fair. Presenters can sign up for one or both sessions and are welcome to stay for lunch:

• Primary Grades (Head Start-3rd grade): 9:15 a.m.-11:10 a.m.
• Lunch: 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
• Upper Grades (4th-6th grades): 12:20 p.m.-2:10 p.m.

Please reach out to Laura Zinn [email protected] or Sarah Rowland [email protected] with any questions! Sign up to join us here!

📝Current Student's Intention Form for the Next School Year

A pink Student's Intention form was sent home in your child's Wednesday folder last week. Please complete the form for each child you have at Mosaic ES and return to your child’s teacher as soon as possible. This information is important as staffing is based on enrollment, and state regulations require that we determine the educational intentions of students leaving FCPS. Additionally, if you have moved, or plan on moving, please contact Jenny Davisson to update your information. Thank you!

🏫2023-2024 Kindergarten and New Student Registration

 

Kindergarten and New Student Registration for the 2023-2024 school year is now open!  If you have a child that will turn five by September 30, 2023, please fill out the new student registration intake form. Your form will be submitted to the registrar, Jenny Davisson, who will assist you with the next steps in the registration process. You are also welcome to stop by the office to pick up a registration packet or you may download the registration bundle. Please share with your neighbors as well!

🗓️School Board Approves 2023-24 School Year Calendar

The Fairfax County School Board approved a calendar for the 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26 school years at their February 9 meeting. Learn more about the approved calendar. 

The first day of the 2023-24 school year will be Monday, August 21, and the last day will be Wednesday, June 12. 

Developing a school year calendar is a balancing act, involving multiple factors that must be considered. Community input is one of those factors, and we appreciate our community for being involved in the calendar development process.

La Junta Escolar del Condado de Fairfax aprobó un calendario para los años escolares 2023-24, 2024-25 y 2025-26 en su reunión del 9 de Febrero. Más información sobre el calendario aprobado. 

El primer día del año escolar 2023-24 será el lunes 21 de Agosto y el último día será el miércoles 12 de Junio. 

El desarrollo de un calendario del año escolar es un acto de equilibrio, que implica múltiples factores que deben ser considerados. La opinión de la comunidad es uno de esos factores, y agradecemos a nuestra comunidad por participar en el proceso de desarrollo del calendario.

Mr. White and Young Scholars on their Ford's Theatre field trip.

🗓️Upcoming Events

February 27 - March 3 - Read Across America Week

March 2 - 2-Hour Early Release for Students 

March 3 - School Planning Day (Student Holiday)

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Kindergarteners celebrated 100 days of school!

👕This Friday - Pajama Day! ❗Dismissal Reminder❗

Students will not be released after 3:00 p.m. due to the end of the day procedures in the classrooms. Dismissal is at 3:20. If you need to pick up your child for an afternoon appointment, please arrive in the office no later than 2:55.

🌎Family Heritage Night

 

Please join us for Family Heritage Night on Thursday, February 16 from 6-7:30 p.m. Travel around the school and enjoy cultural displays, crafts, and food sampling. Visit the library for storytelling, dancing, singing, and other performances. Come to the gym to see one of the two fashion shows. We’d love to have a wide representation of the diversity that we are so lucky to have at Mosaic!

🏫PTA Meeting

Please join the PTA for their monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 21 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom at this link.

🟣Month of the Military Child - Purple Up! T-Shirt Vote

 

April is the Month of the Military Child, and Purple Up! Day will be celebrated throughout Virginia on April 19, 2023. Please take a moment to vote for this year's FCPS Purple Up! t-shirt and show your support for military-connected youth by participating in Purple Up! Day! The voting ends Friday, February 17. Let's turn FCPS purple in support of military-connected youth for one day!

Did you know that Mosaic ES is a Purple Star recognized school? Learn more about how FCPS and Mosaic Elementary School supports military families.

📽️Free Screening of Till at Oakton High School

 

Oakton High School will be hosting a free screening of the movie Till for families in the Oakton pyramid on Tuesday, February 21 from 6-9 p.m. Seating is limited, so please reserve your seat in advance.

Note: The MPAA rated Till PG-13 for thematic content involving racism, strong disturbing images, and racial slurs.

📚Read Across America Week

 

Read Across America Week is coming soon! Mark your calendars for the week of Feb 27-March 3.  Students can show their reading spirit by dressing for each of the spirit days.

Monday - Sports Day

Tuesday - Pajama Day

Wednesday - Silly Mismatch Day

Thursday - Book Character Day

Friday - Read At Home Day! 

👨‍🚒👩‍⚕️👮‍♂️Career Day Signup

We are currently recruiting for our 2023 Mosaic Elementary Career Fair. The fair will be held at Mosaic ES on March 30, 2023. We are looking for a wide variety of presenters to showcase their careers at booths during the fair. Presenters can sign up for one or both sessions and are welcome to stay for lunch:

• Primary Grades (Head Start-3rd grade): 9:15 a.m.-11:10 a.m.
• Lunch: 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
• Upper Grades (4th-6th grades): 12:20 p.m.-2:10 p.m.

Please reach out to Laura Zinn [email protected] or Sarah Rowland [email protected] with any questions! Sign up to join us here!

👩‍🏫Tutor.com - Extra Help for Students at No Cost to Families

 

With Tutor.com through Schoology, FCPS students are able to get learning help at any time, even from bilingual tutors! Students in FCPS meet with tutors thousands of times each week to practice reading, prepare for an upcoming math test, write computer programs, study for the SAT, or to get feedback on scholarship essays–all at no cost to their families! If you haven’t already, we encourage you to take just a few minutes to connect with a tutor with your child. More info about Tutor.com in FCPS is available here. 

🗓️Upcoming Events

February 16 - Family Heritage Night, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

February 20 - Presidents' Day (Student Holiday)

February 21 - PTA Meeting (virtual via Zoom), 6:30 p.m.

February 27 - March 3 - Read Across America Week

March 2 - 2-Hour Early Release for Students 

March 3 - School Planning Day (Student Holiday)

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

Attendance: 703.937.1661 or [email protected]

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