Calendar of Events
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School Photo Day
Pictures Available: Approximately two weeks after photo day
Pre-order Online: https://shop.imagequix.com/g1001425423 Families can pre-order now or after they receive their photo proofs.
Retake day will be Tuesday, 12/8.
Questions about Ordering? Contact Victor O'Neill www.vosphoto.com/contact-us; (703) 532-0013 with any questions.
Early Release Day 1:30pm
ASFS Extended Day goes from 1:30-6:00pm on early release days - no adjustments needed for students enrolled in afternoon (PM) extended day.
Baroody Enrichment Programs do not run on early release days.
Halloween Parade and Class Parties
Halloween is a wonderful tradition at ASFS!
The Halloween costume parade (weather permitting) is followed by parties in the classrooms. The parade route will start and end on Lincoln Street (right outside of school). All are welcome to watch and cheer!
Parent volunteers will be invited to help at class parties by room parents to help with set-up, party activities, and clean up during the party from 2:30-3:30pm. As a reminder, all volunteers are required to complete the volunteer screening process. This process typically takes a few days or longer depending on the volume, so please plan accordingly.
Costumes: No part of the costume should be worn to school. Students should bring their costumes in a bag and all parts of the costume must be able to be put on by the student independently. To keep the event safe and simple, costumes should not include: make-up, hair gel, masks, toy weapons (guns, swords, knives, etc.) lasers, sharp objects, artificial nails, high heels, or scary costumes. Please call or email Ms. Miller or Mr. Sokolove if you have any questions
R.E.A.D. Bookfair
ASFS PTA and local literacy nonprofit R.E.A.D. partner to present the annual bookfair.
Details about shopping hours, wishlists, and family night forthcoming.
Early Release Day
ASFS Extended Day goes from 1:30-6:00pm on early release days - no adjustments needed for students enrolled in afternoon (PM) extended day.
Baroody Enrichment Programs do not run on early release days.
Early Release Day
ASFS Extended Day goes from 1:30-6:00pm on early release days - no adjustments needed for students enrolled in afternoon (PM) extended day.
Baroody Enrichment Programs do not run on early release days.
Ice Skating Social
Skating is for 1 hour only. Please plan to arrive 15-30 minutes early to sign in, sign waivers, and get your skates if you’d like to be on the ice for the full hour.
Parents/guardians, this is not a drop-off event. Your child can skate without you, but you must be at the rink.
Safety first! It's highly recommended to wear a helmet - a bike helmet works great!
Dress warmly - the rink is cold, so wear layers and gloves.
Show off your ASFS spirit - wear ASFS colors or your ASFS spirit-wear sweatshirts, hats and scarves available for purchase online at the ASFS PTA Spirit Shop.
Early Release Day
ASFS Extended Day goes from 1:30-6:00pm on early release days - no adjustments needed for students enrolled in afternoon (PM) extended day.
Baroody Enrichment Programs do not run on early release days.
Valentine's Day Classroom Parties
Time pending confirmation with classroom teachers. More details forthcoming - to be posted here and shared via room parents and homeroom teachers.
Early Release Day
ASFS Extended Day goes from 1:30-6:00pm on early release days - no adjustments needed for students enrolled in afternoon (PM) extended day.
Baroody Enrichment Programs do not run on early release days.
Early Release Day
ASFS Extended Day goes from 1:30-6:00pm on early release days - no adjustments needed for students enrolled in afternoon (PM) extended day.
Baroody Enrichment Programs do not run on early release days.
STEAM Day + STEAM Night (Tentative)
STEAM Day/Night event, date, and time to be confirmed.
PTA Meeting - Volunteer Reception & Officer Election
Free Onsite Childcare & Pizza Dinner for the Kiddos
ASFS Race 2 the Finish
Race start time and details TBD.
Cohosted by the ASFS PTA and ASFS PE Department
Early Release Day
ASFS Extended Day goes from 1:30-6:00pm on early release days - no adjustments needed for students enrolled in afternoon (PM) extended day.
Baroody Enrichment Programs do not run on early release days.
Last Day of School (Early Release)
Last day of the 2026-27 school year is June 17th!
ASFS Extended Day goes from 1:30-6:00pm on early release days - no adjustments needed for students enrolled in afternoon (PM) extended day.
Baroody Enrichment Programs do not run on early release days.
Fall Fest
Celebrate fall with your ASFS community
with great food, games, arts & crafts, DJ, and more!
Fall Fest is our biggest community event of the year and every ASFS family is invited! Bring the whole family for an afternoon of music, games and fall fun with your ASFS community.
Volunteers needed! Please sign-up to help via Sign-Up Genius: 2026 ASFS PTA Fall Fest - Volunteer & Donate Treats
Free food for everyone: Shake Shack burger / cheeseburger / veggie burger / hot dog, plus chips, a drink and a fall treat. Each attendee gets one food ticket at the PTA welcome table.
What's happening:
Mini pumpkin decorating: every child gets a pumpkin to decorate and take home
Live DJ all afternoon
Estimation Station: guess the weight of the giant pumpkin and how many candy corns are in the jar. Winners get a prize!
Inflatables (basketball and obstacle course)
Temporary tattoo table
ASFS Social Worker will also be accepting donations for our in-school food pantry.
Donation bins will be set up next to the PTA Welcome Table at Door 7.
Please contact Alex Dawson, ASFS Social Worker, with any questions: alexa.dawson@apsva.us
Donation Guidelines:
Please no large bulk items or items in glass containers.
Currently, our food pantry DOES NOT NEED the following items: canned green beans, canned tuna, boxed stuffing mix, perishable items (ex. produce, milk, etc.)
Our food pantry DOES NEED the following items: rice, pasta, pasta sauce, canned fruit, canned or dry beans, individually packaged snack items (ex. granola bars, cereal), masa, pie filling, baking items (ex. flour, sugar, Crisco), canned chicken, peanut butter, jelly, and canned vegetables (not green beans)
Rain date: Sunday, October 25, same time. We'll send an update on ParentSquare if the weather changes our plans.
Thank you to our Fall Fest Sponsor,
Dr. Greg L. LaVecchia!
The LaVecchia family has a long legacy of dentistry in Arlington. Dr. Greg L. LaVecchia was born and raised in Northern Virginia. He completed his undergraduate degree at Georgetown University before graduating from Temple University School of Dentistry. Dr. LaVecchia joined his father’s practice in 2002 and then purchased the practice which originally opened in Arlington over 50 years ago! The practice mission is centered around the belief that exceptional and comprehensive dental care happens when old-fashioned service meets modern technology. Dr. LaVecchia and his team are dedicated to providing the best comprehensive dental care and stay committed to continuing education and advanced training in their field.
Early Release Day 1:30pm
ASFS Extended Day goes from 1:30-6:00pm on early release days - no adjustments needed for students enrolled in afternoon (PM) extended day.
Baroody Enrichment Programs do not run on early release days.
PTA Meeting
Free Onsite Childcare & Pizza Dinner for the Kiddos
6:15PM - PTA Business
6:45PM - Advanced Academics Presentation from Ms. Nietert, ASFS Advanced Academics Coach, discussing:
Overview of Advanced Academics at APS & ASFS
Resources used in APS
How Ms. Nietert supports classroom teachers
How to refer your child for services (note: another info session about the screening process will be held in the winter)
In-Person: ASFS Library
Virtual:
https://meet.google.com/yqr-vgpn-ctf or dial: (US) +1 413-306-3803 PIN: 206 607 935#
Closed captions will be turned and translated captions in 69 languages available for virtual users
Google Meet offers real-time voice translation in six languages (French, German, Hindi, Italian, Portuguese, or Spanish)
More information on ASFS Advanced Academics can be found here: https://asfs.apsva.us/advanced-academics/
Walk/Bike/Roll to School Day
Leave the cars at home and grab a friend, some neighbors, or your class WhatsApp group to walk/bike/roll to school!
Stop by a PTA table (near the blacktop, near the bridge, and near the back door at the top of the stairs) for a sticker and a snack!
We have enough volunteers - many thanks to those who raised their hands! We appreciate you!
Tips for Letting Kids Ride Alone
Practice first: Test the route together beforehand, pointing out safe crossings, traffic lights, and tricky intersections. It is great to create a route that picks up friends along the way making a mini bike bus!
Establish rules: Teach your child to stay alert, avoid digital distractions, and follow basic street safety.
Create a safety net: Identify neighbors, trusted family friends, or local shops along the way where your child can go in an emergency.
Go Together: Coordinate with friends, older/younger siblings, neighbors, or your class!
Preparing students at an appropriate age / developmental stage to get themselves to school and lock up their bike on their own can build confidence and resilience through real-world problem-solving and unguided experience. Walking or biking to school alone with parental permission can help children gain a sense of accomplishment and pride.
Family Movie Night: Toy Story 5
Pre-order pizza for movie night at https://www.asfspta.org/pizza before 5pm on Thursday, Sep 24th. You can then pick up your order at the concession stand on ASFS blacktop at 6pm.
Bring blankets and cushions / low-to-the-ground seating to enjoy the outdoor movie! Lawn chairs also okay for the back, so views of the screen are not blocked.
6pm - enjoy your amazing ASFS community, get your free popcorn, pick up your pizza order, listen to the DJ spinning some great music, and find a great spot on the lawn for the outdoor movie!
7pm - Showtime! Toy Story 5 (rated PG; 102 minutes long)
8pm - Concession stand will close by 8pm.
[Rain Date is Friday, Oct 2 - same place & time]
Back-to-School Night
Back-to-School Night is an opportunity for parents/caregivers (only) to meet ASFS staff & their students’ teachers, visit the classrooms, and learn more about the school year ahead!
Parents/Caregivers ONLY attend this event - no onsite childcare for this school event.
6:30-7:00pm - Parents/Caregivers meet in MPR.
Welcome from Ms. Miller and Mr. Sokolove
Introduction of Staff
Welcome from PTA
7:05-7:30pm Session #1 in classrooms
7:30-7:55pm Sessions #2 in classrooms
8:00pm End of Program
All other staff—including our library, art, music, PE, counseling, Parent Liaison, and Advanced Academics teachers—will be available to chat with families in the library.There are 2 sessions in each classroom. Session 1 and Session 2 will be identical, so if you have more than one ASFS student, you can rotate to a different teacher between sessions!
PTA Meeting + New Family Connections
6-7pm First PTA meeting of the year
7-8pm New Family Connections - get to know the PTA, connect with new families, and socialize in an informal setting
First Day of School - Welcome Back!
Join us on the blacktop for a welcome back to school with fun and photo-ops!
Rising 1st Grader Playdate - CANCELED
Unfortunately, this playdate is CANCELED due to forecast of heavy thunderstorms with rain starting in the early afternoon.
Rising Kindergarten Playdate - CANCELED
Unfortunately, this playdate is CANCELED due to forecast of heavy thunderstorms with rain starting in the early afternoon.
1st - 5th Grade Open House
This is a chance for families and students to come meet your teachers, see the classrooms, and explore the school before the first day.
This is also a great time to bring in your school supplies. EduKits will be delivered to homerooms with many thanks to Brian Gulledge, our amazing PTA volunteer coordinator and the fabulous team of families who raised their hands to assist!
Please stop by the PTA table at the main entrance for information and prizes!
Unfortunately, the playdate originally scheduled to follow is CANCELED due to forecast of heavy thunderstorms with rain starting in the early afternoon.
Kindergarten Orientation
This is a chance for families and students to come meet your teachers, see the classrooms, and explore the school before the first day.
This is also a great time to bring in your school supplies. EduKits will be delivered to homerooms with many thanks to Brian Gulledge, our amazing PTA volunteer coordinator and the fabulous team of families who raised their hands to assist!
Please stop by the PTA table at the main entrance for information and prizes!
Unfortunately, the playdate originally scheduled to follow is CANCELED due to forecast of heavy thunderstorms with rain starting in the early afternoon.
ASFS Summer Library Night (Grades 3-5)
This summer, ASFS will host two Library Nights! The dates are:
Wednesday, July 15th from 6:30-7:30pm (for grades K-2)
Wednesday, August 12th from 6:30-7:30pm (for grades 3-5)
Teachers and staff will read books to families in the ASFS Library.
All families are welcome on both nights, but we’ll target Grades K-2 on July 15, and Grades 3-5 on August 12, by inviting teachers from those grades.
Students can check-out books from the ASFS library and return them to a bin in the ASFS lobby when they are done.
Rising 1st Grader Playdate
Playdate for rising 1st graders immediately following 1st grade orientation.
ASFS Summer Library Night (Grades K-2)
This summer, ASFS will host two Library Nights! The dates are:
Wednesday, July 15th from 6:30-7:30pm (for grades K-2)
Wednesday, August 12th from 6:30-7:30pm (for grades 3-5)
Teachers and staff will read books to families in the ASFS Library.
All families are welcome on both nights, but we’ll target Grades K-2 on July 15, and Grades 3-5 on August 12, by inviting teachers from those grades.
Students can check-out books from the ASFS library and return them to a bin in the ASFS lobby when they are done.
ASFS Creative Showcase
ASFS will be livestreaming the final showcase performance!
Parents/family/friends are encouraged to watch from home. Due to space constraints, the multipurpose room will be filled by staff and K-5th grade students watching the performances live.
