Hey there, Fishweir Families! Summer is in full swing, and we're excited to share some important updates as we prepare for an amazing new school year! Our July Parent Newsletter is now available through the DCPS App and as a PDF in your email. Be sure to check it out for important dates, back-to-school information, and other news you can use.
We can't wait to welcome everyone back soon!
Congratulations to our Fishweir Elementary School of the Arts Community! We are thrilled to share that Fishweir Elementary School of the Arts has once again earned an "A" school grade!
This achievement reflects the hard work, dedication, and collaboration of our incredible students, teachers, staff, families, and community partners. Together, we have created a learning environment where students are challenged, supported, and inspired to reach their fullest potential.
Thank you to everyone who plays a role in making Fishweir such a special place to learn and grow. This success belongs to our entire Fishweir family!
As we celebrate this accomplishment, we remain committed to helping every student achieve excellence and continue climbing even higher in the years ahead.
💙 Congratulations, Team Fishweir!
🎭 Where Creativity Begins and Grows
⭐ Proud to be an A-Rated School!
#FishweirProud #SchoolOfTheArts #ARatedSchool #ExcellenceTogether #FishweirFamily #DCPS
Check out our Summer Schedule!
Please see the attached flyer regarding the Yearbook Delivery.
Fishweir Families, Would you like to save time and energy on purchasing school supplies while also benefiting Fishweir PTA? PTA has a great fundraiser going on until June 24th where you can purchase supplies, have them directly shipped to the school with their name on the supplies, all from the comfort of your own home. Just check out the flyer.
"Drumming up the Fun"
Hey there, Fishweir Families!
Our June Newsletter is available as both a PDF and a clickable link in your email, and it’s also live in the DCPS app under Fishweir!
This month’s edition includes important dates to save, volunteer Level II information for chaperones, bus registration details, summer camp opportunities, Willow Branch Library fun, and our June CAREacter Trait.
Dive deep into rest and make it a fun, refreshing summer!
Hey there, Fishweir Families!
Tomorrow is our final day of a wonderful year of Reaching for the STARS and Blasting into Brilliance!
We are excited to host a “Clap Out” Senior Walk at 9:00 AM for our 2026 seniors who are Fishweir alumni, our 5th grade students, and to celebrate our retiree, Mrs. Evans.
This is also a friendly reminder that dismissal will be at 12:00 PM tomorrow, and there will be no Extended Day on Thursday, May 28.
Tomorrow is our final day of a wonderful year of Reaching for the STARS and Blasting into Brilliance!
We are excited to host a “Clap Out” Senior Walk at 9:00 AM for our 2026 seniors who are Fishweir alumni, our 5th grade students, and to celebrate our retiree, Mrs. Evans.
This is also a friendly reminder that dismissal will be at 12:00 PM tomorrow, and there will be no Extended Day on Thursday, May 28.
Dear Families,
We are sharing dismissal times for this week and a friendly reminder about our 5th Grade End-of-Year Awards Ceremony tomorrow.
We are excited to celebrate our 5th grade students and their accomplishments as they transition to 6th grade!
Please see the dismissal times by day for this week. We look forward to celebrating with you!
Dear Families, this is a friendly reminder of our upcoming End-of-Year Awards Ceremonies for this week. We are excited to celebrate our 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students and their accomplishments! Please note the scheduled dates and times for your child’s ceremony and plan to arrive a few minutes early. We look forward to celebrating with you!
Hey there Fishweir Families! We are excited to celebrate our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students’ hard work and dedication on the statewide F.A.S.T. assessment! This special day is all about recognizing their effort and success.
To help your child participate comfortably, please send: A blanket or oversized towel for seating.
Students will enjoy lunch outdoors in the courtyard along with fun celebratory activities. Vegan options will be available.
We also want to send a gentle reminder for all EOY Award celebrations. We will kick off our EOY Awards with KG and 1st grade on Friday May 22, 2026.
To help your child participate comfortably, please send: A blanket or oversized towel for seating.
Students will enjoy lunch outdoors in the courtyard along with fun celebratory activities. Vegan options will be available.
We also want to send a gentle reminder for all EOY Award celebrations. We will kick off our EOY Awards with KG and 1st grade on Friday May 22, 2026.
Dear Families, this is a friendly reminder of our upcoming End-of-Year Awards Ceremonies. We are excited to celebrate our students and their accomplishments! Please note the scheduled dates and times for your child’s ceremony and plan to arrive a few minutes early. We look forward to celebrating with you!
Hey there, 5th Grade Fishweir Families!
This week is another week filled with brilliance here at Fishweir! We are sharing a friendly reminder that 5th graders will take the State Science test on tomorrow, Wednesday May 20, 2026. We know our students are going to do an amazing job! Please help them get off to a great start by arriving before 8:25 a.m..
5th grade parents, here are a few friendly reminders:
Electronic Devices Policy: No electronics are allowed in the testing environment—this includes phones, smart watches, smart glasses, and calculators.
Students will be required to sign a Testing Rules Acknowledgment.
Important: Under no circumstances can students complete testing if they leave campus early.
Thank you for your support in helping our 5th graders shine like STARS!
This week is another week filled with brilliance here at Fishweir! We are sharing a friendly reminder that 5th graders will take the State Science test on tomorrow, Wednesday May 20, 2026. We know our students are going to do an amazing job! Please help them get off to a great start by arriving before 8:25 a.m..
5th grade parents, here are a few friendly reminders:
Electronic Devices Policy: No electronics are allowed in the testing environment—this includes phones, smart watches, smart glasses, and calculators.
Students will be required to sign a Testing Rules Acknowledgment.
Important: Under no circumstances can students complete testing if they leave campus early.
Thank you for your support in helping our 5th graders shine like STARS!
Hey there, Fishweir! Here are some friendly reminders about parent engagement this week:
- Bike to School Day, Tuesday 5/19 – Helmets on and smiles ready as we ride together for wellness and fun!
- Art Showcase, Tuesday 5/19 – Join us in celebrating the creativity and talent of our students. Parents are welcome to volunteer!
- Band & Creative Writing Showcase, Thursday 5/21 – An evening of music, imagination, and student voice.
We look forward to seeing our Fishweir families on campus and celebrating another week of brilliance together!
Don't miss out! Order your Fishweir Yearbook today! https://ybpay.lifetouch.com (school I.D code is 15570226) Please see attached flyer for more information.
Hey there, Fishweir Families, we have a lot to look forward to!!
- Campus Clean-Up: A huge thank-you to our amazing PTA for helping keep our campus beautiful—community care in action!
- Willow Branch Library: Don’t miss the fun and free family events happening at our neighborhood library and learning beyond the school day!
- Yearbooks: Friendly reminder to order your Fishweir Yearbook before sales close to capture memories, you’ll treasure for years to come!
Thank you for staying connected and supporting our Brilliant STARS!!!
- Link for yearbook purchase and details are available in our parent newsletter previously sent or the PDF notice sent via email.
Greetings Fishweir Families,
As many of you are aware, Mrs. Evans is moving into a new chapter of life at the end of this school year. Our Social Committee has been instrumental in planning several events celebrating her.
We invite you to join us as we celebrate her dedication through education and her successful instructional career on May 28th. We want students, colleagues, current and former to honor her during a formal ceremony in the auditorium at 10. A reception will follow.
If you would like to say some well wishes and kind words, please reach out to Mrs. Ticer, Dr. Fountain, Ms. Poe, Ms. Wintz, Ms. Dewese or Mrs. Demps as a program is being prepared.
As many of you are aware, Mrs. Evans is moving into a new chapter of life at the end of this school year. Our Social Committee has been instrumental in planning several events celebrating her.
We invite you to join us as we celebrate her dedication through education and her successful instructional career on May 28th. We want students, colleagues, current and former to honor her during a formal ceremony in the auditorium at 10. A reception will follow.
If you would like to say some well wishes and kind words, please reach out to Mrs. Ticer, Dr. Fountain, Ms. Poe, Ms. Wintz, Ms. Dewese or Mrs. Demps as a program is being prepared.
If you know a 2026 High School Graduate that attended Fishweir. Please pass this along regarding our Grad Walk on May 28th.
It’s an exciting week at Fishweir! Here’s what’s coming up:
- State Math Testing (Grades 3–5) – Let’s cheer on our students as they show what they know!
- Art Showcase – Join us in celebrating the creativity and talent of our students. Parents are welcome to volunteer!
- Band & Creative Writing Showcase – An evening of music, imagination, and student voice.
- Bike to School Day – Helmets on and smiles ready as we ride together for wellness and fun!
We look forward to seeing our Fishweir families on campus and celebrating another week of brilliance together!
- State Math Testing (Grades 3–5) – Let’s cheer on our students as they show what they know!
- Art Showcase – Join us in celebrating the creativity and talent of our students. Parents are welcome to volunteer!
- Band & Creative Writing Showcase – An evening of music, imagination, and student voice.
- Bike to School Day – Helmets on and smiles ready as we ride together for wellness and fun!
We look forward to seeing our Fishweir families on campus and celebrating another week of brilliance together!
Hey there, Fishweir Families!
This week is going to be a brilliant one here at Fishweir! We have a friendly reminder that 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders will take the PM3 FAST Math test on tomorrow Wednesday, May 13th. We know our students are going to do an amazing job! Please help them get off to a great start by arriving before 8:25 a.m..
Parents, here are a few friendly reminders:
Electronic Devices Policy: No electronics are allowed in the testing environment—this includes phones, smart watches, smart glasses, and calculators.
Students will be required to sign a Testing Rules Acknowledgment.
Important: Under no circumstances can students complete testing if they leave campus early.
Thank you for your support in helping our students shine like STARS!
This week is going to be a brilliant one here at Fishweir! We have a friendly reminder that 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders will take the PM3 FAST Math test on tomorrow Wednesday, May 13th. We know our students are going to do an amazing job! Please help them get off to a great start by arriving before 8:25 a.m..
Parents, here are a few friendly reminders:
Electronic Devices Policy: No electronics are allowed in the testing environment—this includes phones, smart watches, smart glasses, and calculators.
Students will be required to sign a Testing Rules Acknowledgment.
Important: Under no circumstances can students complete testing if they leave campus early.
Thank you for your support in helping our students shine like STARS!
