Good evening, Hugh Mercer Families,
I hope you all had a restful and enjoyable weekend. This week marks an important time at Hugh Mercer as we begin our end-of-year assessments. Our students and staff have been working hard to prepare, and we are ready and focused to showcase all the growth and learning that has taken place this year. With a strong start, clear routines, and support from home, we know our students will rise to the occasion and make us all proud.
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!
This Week's SOL Testing Schedule
Monday, April 14: Grade 5 Reading
Tuesday, April 15: Grade 4 Reading, Grade 5 Reading Make-ups
Wednesday, April 16: Grade 3 Reading, Grade 4/5 Reading Make-ups
Thursday, April 17: Grades 3, 4, & 5 Reading Make-ups and Individual Testing
Patriot PRIDE & Behavior Expectations
As we approach the end of the school year, please help us remind students of our school-wide expectations for behavior. Demonstrating our Patriot PRIDE is key to ensuring all students are able to participate in our exciting end-of-year activities.
We Want Your Input!
We are currently gathering feedback on our Title I supply list for next year. Please take a moment to complete the short form below to help us better understand your needs and priorities for classroom supplies:
Your feedback is essential and greatly appreciated!
Upcoming Dates to Remember:
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 — HMES and LES 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)
Tuesday, April 22: Talent Show Try-Outs (after school)
Tuesday, April 29: Talent Show at 5:30 PM
Monday, April 28: VALLSS Testing Begins (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 info to come)
Friday, May 16: JMHS Graduation
Monday, May 19 - Thursday, May 22: End-of-Year Classroom Ceremonies (details coming soon)
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.
Warmly,
Mrs. Wheeler