Dear evening, Hugh Mercer Families,
I hope you all had a restful and enjoyable weekend! We’re gearing up for another productive week of learning as we move closer to end-of-year assessments.
SOL Retake Forms — Grades 3-5
Families of students in grades 3–5, please be sure you have signed and returned your child’s SOL retake form. Having this form ahead of time helps us plan for retakes and allows us to begin remediating immediately. Your support in getting these forms back promptly is greatly appreciated!
Patriot PRIDE & Behavior Expectations
As we enter the final stretch of the school year, we need your help reinforcing our Patriot PRIDE expectations. Please encourage your child to stay respectful, responsible, and focused during the school day. While we have many exciting end-of-year activities planned, students must consistently demonstrate positive behavior to participate.
Upcoming Dates to Remember
Monday, April 7: RCD Information Night (5:00 - 6:30 PM at James Monroe High School)
Monday, April 7: School Board Meeting (7:30 PM at Walker-Grant Center)
Tuesday, April 8: Family/Teacher Conferences (5:00 - 7:00 PM)
Thursday, April 10: Special Education Advisory Meeting (Location: Lafayette Elementary School)
Monday, April 14: Kindergarten VKRP testing window opens
Monday, April 14 - Tuesday, May 20: SOL Testing (Grades 3–5)
Tuesday, April 15: Purple Up! Day — Wear purple to support our military-connected students
Thursday, April 17: Interims go home
Friday, April 18 - Monday, April 21: Holiday Break (No School for Students & Staff)
Monday, April 28: VALLSS testing begins for grades K–3
Looking Ahead
Monday, May 5: School Board Meeting (7:30 PM)
Saturday, May 10: FCPS Mental Health, Wellness, and Safety Fair (11:00 AM - 2:00 PM at JMHS — More information to come)
Friday, May 16: JMHS Graduation
Monday, May 19 - Thursday, May 22: End-of-Year Classroom Ceremonies (More details to come)
Tuesday, May 20: 5th Grade Moving Up Ceremony
Wednesday, May 21: Field Day (Rain Date: Thursday, May 22)
Friday, May 23: Last Day of School (Early Dismissal for Students)
Friday, May 23: End of Grading Period
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Your continued support means the world to us—we are so fortunate to have such a dedicated and caring school community.
Here’s to a fantastic week ahead!
Best,
Mrs. Wheeler