What's Happening Mount Eagle

March 20, 2026

A Message from Ms. Kirkland

Dear Families,

As we look ahead, next week is the final week of the third quarter. We ask for your support in ensuring that students are at school every day and on time so they can fully engage in important learning and wrap up their units successfully before spring break.

I would also like to thank our families for your patience and flexibility this past Monday, when FCPS implemented an early release due to the forecast of severe weather. While the storm ultimately ended up being less severe than expected, we are grateful that our community experienced minimal impact and limited damage. Your cooperation helped ensure everyone’s safety.

As we approach spring break, I want to wish all of our families a safe and restful break filled with quality time with family and friends. We hope this time provides an opportunity to relax and recharge.

Thank you, as always, for your continued partnership and support.

Warmly,
Kate

Kate Kirkland, Principal

Early Release & Spring Break

Friday, March 27 marks the end of the third quarter. Students will be dismissed at 1:30 pm.

Spring Break is March 30 - April 4. The office will be open from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm during Spring Break.

Family Engagement Survey

FCPS is administering our Family Engagement Survey, which will be open from Monday, March 9, to Monday, March 23. Your feedback is critical in helping us to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs in our schools.

Survey topics include:

Welcoming environment.
Communication.
Student success.
Advocacy.
Family and school partnerships.
Community partnerships.

The survey will be available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Pashto, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese.

Parents/caregivers will receive a survey link via email from FCPS on March 9. A survey link will also be posted on FCPS’ website. Paper surveys will be available at each school. Please stay tuned for more information.

Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid

As a listening leader, connecting with community members across our school division is critical to Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Dr. Reid’s Community Conversations are opportunities for you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Events will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) on: Monday, April 13, at Belle View Elementary School.

Child care and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.

Special Education Family Conference

2026 Special Education Family Conference: RescheduledFCPS’ 2026 Special Education Family Conference has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Marshall High School. Updated conference details are now available on the Special Education Family Conference webpage. Please register for the event. If you registered before, please re-register for the new date. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this date change may cause and appreciate your understanding.

PTO Events & News

At Mount Eagle, every parent is a member of the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). It's a great way to connect with other parents, learn about how to support your child, and have fun! There are many ways you can share your voice, talents, and time. Check out the PTO Website for more information. It's available in multiple languages.

PTO Meeting, Monday, March 23, 6:30 pm

Join our PTO for their regular meeting on Zoom from 6:30-7:30 pm. This meeting was postponed from last week. We will be discussing plans for several spring events. Come learn how you can be a part of creating rich experiences for our whole community.

Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/6473776050

Kids Spanish Club Coming in April!

Coming in April: after-school Spanish instruction! KidSpanish will be offering a six-week, 1 hour class for K - 3rd grades. Cost is $135 per child. Limited tuition assistance available. If there are more interested students than spots available, students will be randomly selected.

Tuesday class (K & 1st grades): April 14, 28, May 5, 12, 19, June 2
Thursday class (2nd & 3rd grades): April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21

Please write to mteaglepto@gmail.com if you would like to enroll your child, to inquire about tuition assistance or with any questions.

You can find more information about KidSpanish at https://www.kidspanish.org/

Bookmark Art Contest

“Today’s Reader, Tomorrow’s Leader”

Educate Fairfax, the 501(c)3 education foundation that partners with the community to support Fairfax County Public Schools students and educators, is launching a divisionwide Student Bookmark Art Contest during March. FCPS students in grades K–12 are invited to design a 2” x 7” bookmark celebrating the power of learning and creativity under the theme “Today’s Reader, Tomorrow’s Leader.”

Artwork must be original, flat (no glitter or pop-ups), and include the student’s name, grade, and school on the back. Entries will be judged on creativity, connection to the theme, and overall effort. Four winners (K–2, 3–6, middle, and high) will each receive a $25 gift card, and winning designs will be printed and shared in schools and the community. This initiative supports FCPS Goal 3 by promoting literacy and student engagement.

Submissions may be mailed to Educate Fairfax (8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031), emailed to info@educatefairfax.org, or sent via pony mail. By submitting, students confirm FCPS enrollment and grant permission for printing and promotion (first name and grade only; parent/guardian signature required for winners).

Please click this link for instructions: Educate Fairfax Bookmark Contest Flyer and Instructions.