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-Soaring Falcons-

October 2026 Edition

-Soaring Falcons-October 2026 Edition
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Principal's Message

Dear Falmouth Families,


There is so much happening at Falmouth, and we are excited about the progress our students are making! As we complete our fall assessment window, we are taking time to look closely at student learning and growth. Our teachers use this information to celebrate what students are doing well, identify areas where they may need additional support, and plan instruction that meets their individual needs.


Families will have the opportunity to learn more about their child’s progress during Parent-Teacher Conferences on October 19th. If you have not yet scheduled a conference, please reach out to your child’s teacher. We look forward to partnering with you to celebrate your child’s accomplishments and talk about the next steps in their learning journey.


Building strong readers is a priority at Falmouth this year. We are placing a strong emphasis on literacy and are working every day to help students become confident, capable readers. One of the best ways families can support this work is by making reading part of your child’s routine at home. A few minutes of reading together each day can make a meaningful difference!


We are also continuing to focus on the importance of being at school every day and arriving on time. Consistent attendance gives students the opportunity to fully participate in instruction, practice new skills, and stay connected to their classmates and teachers. Missing just one day each month can mean losing approximately 480 minutes of literacy instruction over the course of the school year. Every day truly counts!


Thank you for all that you do to support your child and our school. When families and schools work together, students have the support they need to grow academically, socially, and personally. We are grateful to have such wonderful Falcon Families walking alongside us this year!


Love,

Ms. Hall


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FES Title I Reminder:

Falmouth Elementary School is a Title I Schoolwide School. If you would like to learn more, please visit our FES Title I website linked here, and referencing “All Family Rights Under Title I, Part A – Schoolwide Schools.

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*** REMINDERS FROM THE OFFICE STAFF ***

Good Attendance + Punctuality = Success

School starts at 8:15am. Students should be in their classrooms ready to learn when the bell rings. Being in school every day and on time helps students learn more and build strong habits. Please remember to report student absences before 9:00am.


Due to the elementary redistricting and our decrease in student population, we have reviewed our office pick-up policy and are able to extend the cut off time for early pickups. Going forward, no student pick-ups are allowed in the front office after 2:30pm. We hope this helps families in planning for after school appointments. Additionally, for safety purposes, no transportation changes will be accepted after 2:15pm.

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Art Room News

Please click here to see our amazing slideshow of creativity!


Ms. Byers, Art Teacher

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PE News

Please click here to see the latest news from our PE teachers!



Mr. Emerson (Mr. E)

Miss Beavon

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Counselors' Corner

Please click here to read our latest news!


Mrs. Brown, Counselor

Mrs. Crane, Counselor

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Library News

The Book Fair is coming!! Please click here to view the latest Library News!

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Reading Specialist

Please click here to see our latest news!!


Ms. Purcell, Reading Specialist

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Math Specialist

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Ms. Owens, Math Specialist

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GATES News

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Ms. Dempsey, Gifted Resource Teacher

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ILC News

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From: Mr. DuPont, Innovative Learning Coach


LOST AND FOUND

These are the items currently in our Lost and Found area. Please click on the pictures to enlarge for easier viewing. If your student has misplaced something, please ask them to check

the Lost and Found by the Gym.

If they have lost glasses, smaller items or valuables, please have them check in the office.

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2026-27 Important Dates

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Oct 2 - Field Day

Oct 9 - Bingo Night 6pm-8pm (PTO Event)

Oct 21 - Unity Day (Wear Orange)

Oct 23-31 - Red Ribbon Week

Oct 26-30 - Book Fair

Oct 30 - "Trunk or Treat" 6pm (PTO Event)


Nov 4, 6, 9, 13 - MBA Majest TaeKwonDo Classes

Nov 10 - Veterans' Day Parade

Nov 14 - TaeKwonDo Ceremony

Nov 19 - STEAM Night

Nov 24 - DARE Graduation 9am


Dec 10, 11 - Elf Shop (PTO Event)

Dec 12 - Breakfast with Santa 10am-12pm (PTO Event)


Jan 22 - Movie Night 6pm-8pm (PTO Event)


Feb 8-11 - Candy Gram Sales

Feb 11 - Valentine's Day Dance (6pm-7:30pm (PTO Event)


Mar 18 - Literacy Night 5:30pm-7pm


Apr 2 - Bingo Night (PTO Event)

Apr 24 - Carnival 10am-12pm (PTO Event)


May 3-7 - Teacher Appreciation Week

May 24 - Senior Walk 9am

May 26 - Last Day of School

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2026-27 Student Holidays/Teacher Work Days (Building open unless stated otherwise)

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Oct 12 - No School - Professional Learning Day

Oct 16 - No School - Staff Workday

Oct 19 - No School - Parent/Teacher Conferences


Jan 4 - No School Staff Workday

Jan 5 - No School - Professional Learning Day


Feb 12 - No School - Professional Learning Day


Mar 29 - No School - Staff Workday


May 27 - No School - Staff Workday

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2026-27 School Holidays (Building Closed)

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Nov 3 - Student/Staff Holiday (Election Day)

Nov 11 - Student/Staff Holiday (Veterans' Day)

Nov 23-27 - Student/Staff Holiday (Thanksgiving Day)


Dec 21-Jan 1 - Student/Staff Holiday (Winter Break)


Jan 18 - Student/Staff Holiday (MLK, Jr. Day)


Feb 15 - Student/Staff Holiday (Presidents' Day)


Mar 10 - Student/Staff Holiday (Eid al-Fitr)

Mar 22-26 - Student/Staff Holiday (Spring Break)

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Falmouth Elementary School

Email: beasleyks@staffordschools.net
Website: https://fes.staffordschools.net/

Location: 1000 Forbes St, Falmouth, VA 22045
Phone: (540) 373-7458
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FalmouthElementarySchool/

Twitter: https://x.com/fesnva

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