

5th Grade Academy Open House August 13, 2026 @12pm

We are excited to welcome our incoming 5th grade students and their parents and/or guardians to the 5th Grade Academy Open House on Thursday, August 13, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
This is more than a traditional open house, it’s an interactive experience designed to help students become familiar with their new school, connect with staff, and begin building relationships before the first day of school. This will be the only opportunity before the first day of school, for 5th grade students to receive a copy of their schedule. Attendance for each 5th grade student and his/her parents is highly recommended to ensure a smooth and seamless transition into middle school. The program will begin promptly at 12:00 p.m. Please plan to arrive on time.
Important: Each student must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or another responsible adult throughout the event.
The afternoon will include engaging activities followed by a cookout at 2:00 p.m.
To help us prepare, please RSVP and include:
Whether you and your student will be attending.
Your student’s T-shirt size.
For planning purposes, please RSVP by completing this form by Tuesday, July 28th, 2026.
We look forward to meeting you and kicking off an exciting and successful school year together!
Please click the following link to register:
https://forms.gle/mix3mFh29ADJZNGx8
To our teachers:
Your passion, dedication, and unwavering commitment to excellence do not go unnoticed. You are mentors, motivators, and champions for every student who walks through your classroom doors. Your impact reaches far beyond teaching and learning. You are shaping futures.
On behalf of the entire SCPS family, thank you for all that you do. We celebrate you this week and always.

Dear Parents and Staff,
We are excited to share that YMCA will soon be partnering with our school division to provide before and after-school childcare services, with the potential to expand into summer programming for our students. The YMCA is widely recognized for its commitment to youth development, healthy living, and strengthening communities, and we are eager to explore how this partnership can best serve the needs of our families.
To ensure these services are designed with our community in mind, we are asking for your input. Your feedback will help us better understand scheduling needs, areas of interest, affordability considerations, and the level of demand for both school-year and summer childcare options. Whether you anticipate using these services or simply want to share your perspective, your voice is important in helping us build a program that supports our students and families.
Please take a few moments to complete our brief survey https://engagement.ymca.org/jfe/form/SV_9BLDVoiQI5CmNrU.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we work together to provide safe, engaging, and accessible opportunities for all children in our community.









Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Surry Elementary School
Theme: “Camping Under the Stars”
Featuring interactive literacy stations, stories, crafts, and
activities for the whole family.
Food will be provided, and each child will receive a free book to
take home.
Link to RSVP: https://forms.gle/AbXBdBccneQvyLY78
*If you've already completed the paper RSVP, you do not have to complete the form.*




Read with your child for 15–20 minutes each day
Encourage journaling or writing letters to friends/family
Talk about books, articles, or stories together
Share stories from your own culture or explore stories from around the world
Together, we can grow strong readers and lifelong learners! 🌟
#InternationalLiteracyDay #LPJMiddleSchoolReads


Next week, some of our students in grades 4–8 will begin taking the VALLSS assessment. If your child is required to participate, you should have received an informational letter last week.
✔️ This assessment helps us better understand how students are progressing in reading and spelling.
✔️ Results give teachers valuable information to support each child’s literacy's growth.
✔️ Not all students will participate, but those who do will take it during the school day.
Thank you for encouraging your child to do their best and get a good night’s sleep before testing days! 🌟📚
