Good evening, Hugh Mercer Families,
I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and are feeling recharged and ready to take on the final three weeks of school! It’s hard to believe we’re already in the home stretch of what has been an amazing year.
This week, we continue with SOL testing. Please see the schedule below:
Monday, May 5 – Grades 3–5 Paper/Pencil Testing + Makeups (All Grades)
Tuesday, May 6 – Grade 4 Math SOL + Grade 3 Math Makeups
Wednesday, May 7 – Grade 5 Math SOL + 3rd and 4th Grade Math Makeups
Thursday, May 8 – Grade 3 Math Retakes + 4th and 5th Grade Math Makeups
Friday, May 9 – 4th and 5th Grade Math Makeups
As always, the best way to prepare for testing is to get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive at school on time. These small steps can make a big difference!
In addition, we are excited to celebrate Mental Health and Wellness Spirit Week! This week is all about promoting kindness, balance, and emotional well-being for our students and staff. See the attached flyer for each day's theme and how you can join in the fun.
🔗 Mental Health and Wellness Spirit Week Flyer
Upcoming Dates to Remember:
Monday, May 5 — School Board Meeting @ 7:30 PM
Saturday, May 10 — FCPS Mental Health, Wellness, and Safety Fair @ JMHS (11 AM - 2 PM)
Thursday, May 15 — Grades 3-5 Spring Concert @ HMES Gym (6:30-7:30 PM)
Friday, May 16 — JMHS Graduation
Monday, May 19 - Thursday, May 22 — End-of-Year Ceremonies (details coming soon!)
Tuesday, May 20 — 5th Grade Moving Up Ceremony
Wednesday, May 21 — Field Day (Rain Date on May 22)
Friday, May 23 — Last Day of School + Early Dismissal
As always, if you have questions or need support, we are just a phone call or email away. Thank you for being such an important part of our school community. Together, let’s make these final weeks meaningful, memorable, and full of Patriot pride!
With gratitude,
Mrs. Wheeler