SCHOOL CALENDAR

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Family Portraits Through Stone Photography
Oct 25
Infants-Grade 8 Closed
Childcare for Preschool-Grade 8
Oct 25
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C Day
Oct 28
Soccer JV Boys - Game - Home
Oct 28 4:30 5:30
Soccer JV Girls - Game Westminster School - Home
Oct 28 3:30 4:30
D Day
Oct 29
Soccer Varsity Girls - Game Westminster School - Home
Oct 29 3:30 4:30
Soccer Varsity Boys - Game Sheridan School - Home
Oct 29 4:30 5:30
E Day
Oct 30
Soccer Varsity Boys - Game - Away
Oct 30 4:30 5:30
Soccer JV Girls - Game - Away
Oct 30 3:15
Soccer Varsity Girls - Game - Away
Oct 30 3:15 4:30
Soccer JV Boys - Game - Away
Oct 30 4:15 5:30
Fall Reception
By Invitation: Del Ray Tower 3110 Mt Vernon AveAlexandria, VA 22305
Oct 30 6:00 8:00
39 Hours of Giving
Oct 31 to Nov 1
Diwali
Oct 31 to Nov 1
F Day
Oct 31
Free Dress or Costumes
Oct 31
All School Halloween Parade
Oct 31 8:45 9:30
 
November 2024
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39 Hours of Giving
Oct 31 to Nov 1
Diwali
Oct 31 to Nov 1
A Day
Nov 1
Pajama Day
Liam (Gr. 1) Head of School for the Day on Tuesday, October 15, announced that Friday, November 1, will be a Pajama Day! Enjoy!
Nov 1
Bonfire & BBQ Event
Nov 2 4:00 7:00
Daylight Savings (Clocks Back)
Nov 3
Book Fair (Big School)
Nov 4 to Nov 8
B Day
Nov 4
Book Fair (Big School)
Nov 4 to Nov 8
C Day
Nov 5
Election Day
Nov 5
Cross Country Varsity - Game - Home
Nov 5 2:00 4:00
Cross Country JV - Game - Home
Nov 5 2:00
Book Fair (Big School)
Nov 4 to Nov 8
D Day
Nov 6
Gym Closed for Open House Set Up
Nov 6
Soccer Varsity Boys - Game - Home
Nov 6 2:45
Soccer JV Boys - Game Flint Hill School - Away
Nov 6 3:00 4:00
Soccer Varsity Girls - Game Flint Hill School - Away
Nov 6 3:00 4:00
Book Fair (Big School)
Nov 4 to Nov 8
E Day
Nov 7
Admissions Open House
Nov 7 9:00 11:00
Book Fair (Big School)
Nov 4 to Nov 8
F Day
Nov 8
Free Dress Day
Nov 8
LEAD & GSA Reps to SSSAS
Nov 8 8:15 2:45
Middle School Hangout
Nov 8 3:30 6:15
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Infants-Grade 8 Closed
Nov 11
Veterans Day Holiday
Nov 11
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Nov 12
A Day
Nov 12
Sibling Pictures & Picture Make-Ups
Nov 13
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Nov 13
B Day
Nov 13
4th to Natural History Museum
Nov 13 9:15 1:00
C Day
Nov 14
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Nov 14
8th Grade Parent Civil Rights Tour Info Session
This event is to introduce 8th grade parents to the spring Civil Rights tour in which the 8th graders will participate
Nov 14 8:15 9:30
D Day
Nov 15
Free Dress Day
Nov 15
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Nov 15
Rising Kindergarten Parent Coffee
This event is for current Junior Kindergarten parents. Can't Make It in Person? Google Meet joining info Video call link: meet.google.com/hic-zpzh-wvz Or dial: ‪(US) +1 650-966-6576‬ PIN: ‪698 574 249‬#  
Nov 15 8:15 9:30
SSAT for 8th Graders
Nov 16 8:00 1:30
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E Day
Nov 18
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Nov 18
Auction Committee Meeting
Anyone interested in volunteering for the 2025 Auction is invited to this information session. Refreshments served.
Nov 18 6:30 7:30
F Day
Nov 19
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Nov 19
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Nov 20
A Day
Nov 20
Junior Kindergarten to Discovery Theater
Nov 20 9:30 12:00
B Day
Nov 21
SC Spirit Day. Theme: Rhyme Without Reason
Nov 21
Affinity Group Meeting
Nov 21 8:15 9:15
7th Grade to Culmore Center
Delivery of food drive items to Culmore Center
Nov 21 9:30 11:30
Grade 2 to Kennedy Center
Nov 21 10:00 12:40
Free Dress Day
Nov 22 to Nov 24
C Day
Nov 22
Trimester 1 Ends
Nov 22
CSPO Thank You Breakfast for Faculty & Staff
Nov 22
Free Dress Day
Nov 22 to Nov 24
Free Dress Day
Nov 22 to Nov 24
Infants & Toddlers Open
Nov 25
Preschool-Grade 8 Closed
Nov 25
Faculty Professional Day
Preschool-Grade 8 ClosedInfants & Toddlers Open
Nov 25
Thanksgiving Break
Nov 26 to Nov 29
Preschool-Grade 8 Closed
Nov 26
Infants & Toddlers Closed at 3 PM
Nov 26 3:00
Thanksgiving Break
Nov 26 to Nov 29
Infants-Grade 8 Closed
Nov 27 to Nov 29
Thanksgiving Break
Nov 26 to Nov 29
Infants-Grade 8 Closed
Nov 27 to Nov 29
Thanksgiving Day
Nov 28
Thanksgiving Break
Nov 26 to Nov 29
Infants-Grade 8 Closed
Nov 27 to Nov 29
Native American Heritage Day
Nov 29
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December 2024
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D Day
Dec 2
All Grades Reopen
Dec 2
E Day
Dec 3
F Day
Dec 4
A Day
Dec 5
Grade 3 to Kennedy Center
Dec 5 10:15 12:30
B Day
Dec 6
Free Dress Day
Dec 6
CSPO Room Parent Meeting
Dec 6 8:15 9:00
CSPO Holiday Market (for age 21+)
Shop and support fantastic local artists, and check off your holiday shopping list while you enjoy holiday-themed adult beverages and snacks. This is a parents-only event, giving you the chance to connect with other members of the Congressional community. If you or someone you know has a small business that would like to participate, please contact Co-Chair Laura Michael (mrslauramichael@gmail.com) Also at the event: Uniform Exchange. Stock up on new uniform items for the colder months ahead. All items are free of charge. Toys for Tots. Drop off new toys or books to be distributed by the Marine Corps Reserve to children whose parents cannot afford to buy them holiday gifts.Download the Event Flyer (pdf)
Dec 7
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C Day
Dec 9
Basketball Varsity Girls - Game - Home
Dec 9 4:00 5:00
Basketball Varsity Boys - Game - Away
Dec 9 4:00 5:00
D Day
Dec 10
8th Grade to Hirshhorn Museum
Dec 10 9:30 1:00
Congressional School Spelling Bee
Dec 10 2:00 3:00
E Day
Dec 11
Kindergarten to Discovery Theater
Dec 11 9:15 12:00
Gym Closed for Open House Set Up
Dec 11 3:00 9:00
F Day
Dec 12
Admissions Open House
Dec 12 8:45 11:00
A Day
Dec 13
Free Dress Day
Dec 13
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B Day
Dec 16
C Day
Dec 17
D Day
Dec 18
Pajama Day
Sponsored by the Student Council
Dec 18
E Day
Dec 19
Grades 7 & 8 to Arena Stage
Dec 19 10:30 2:45
Dress Uniform Day (K-8)
Dec 20
F Day
Dec 20
Primary School Concert
Dec 20 8:45 9:45
Lower & Middle School Concert
Dec 20 10:45 11:45
Noon Closing for Preschool-Grade 8
Dec 20 12:00
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Infants-Grade 8 Closed
Dec 23
Winter Break
Dec 23
Infants-Grade 8 Closed
Dec 24
Christmas Eve
Dec 24
Winter Break
Dec 24
Christmas Day
Dec 25
Hanukkah (Sundown)
Dec 25
Winter Break
Dec 25
Infants-Grade 8 Closed
Dec 25
Hanukkah
Dec 26
Kwanzaa
Dec 26
Winter Break
Dec 26
Infants-Grade 8 Closed
Dec 26
Infants-Grade 8 Closed
Dec 27
Kwanzaa
Dec 27
Winter Break
Dec 27
Hanukkah
Dec 27
Hanukkah
Dec 28
Kwanzaa
Dec 28
Hanukkah
Dec 29
Kwanzaa
Dec 29
Winter Break
Dec 30
Infants-Grade 8 Closed
Dec 30
Hanukkah
Dec 30
Kwanzaa
Dec 31
New Year's Eve
Dec 31
Winter Break
Dec 31
Hanukkah
Dec 31
Infants-Grade 8 Closed
Dec 31
 
January 2025
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Infants-Grade 8 Closed
Jan 1
Hanukkah
Jan 1
New Year's Day
Jan 1
Winter Break
Jan 1
Kwanzaa
Jan 1
Infants & Toddlers OPEN
Jan 2
Winter Break for PS-8
Jan 2
Preschool-Grade 8 Closed
Jan 2
Hanukkah
Jan 2
Preschool-Grade 8 Closed
Jan 3
Winter Break for PS-8
Jan 3
Infants & Toddlers OPEN
Jan 3
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Open Gym Basketball
Jan 5 9:30 11:30
Three Kings Day
Jan 6
ALL Grades Open
Jan 6
A Day
Jan 6
Dress in Your Class Color Day
Come dressed in your grade's assigned color, as noted below! Let's see which class has the most spirit!  Little School Busy Bees - YellowLadybugs - RedButterflies - OrangeDragonflies - BlueFireflies - White Grasshoppers - GreenPreschool - PurpleJunior K - Pink Big SchoolKindergarten - Black1st Grade - White2nd Grade - Orange3rd Grade - Purple4th Grade - Yellow5th Grade - Blue 6th Grade - Pink7th Grade - Red8th Grade - Green
Jan 6
B Day
Jan 7
C Day
Jan 8
D Day
Jan 9
Coffee for 7th Grade Parents
Can't make it in person? Join via Google Meet: meet.google.com/qim-iyuh-zqo ‪Or call(US) +1 929-252-0831‬ PIN: ‪746 556 761‬#
Jan 9 8:15 9:30
EHP Dinner
Jan 9 5:30 7:00
E Day
Jan 10
Free Dress Day
Jan 10
Grades 5-8 to Capital One Hall
Jan 10 8:00 3:00
CSPO Room Parent Meeting
Jan 10 8:15 9:00
Grades 4 & 5 to Kennedy Center
Jan 10 9:15 11:45
Alumni Get Together
Meet up at Congressional before the Tip-Off games. Visit teachers, tour the school to see what's changed, then head off to the gym to cheer on the Colts Varsity teams as they Tip-Off against friendly rivals, Immanuel Christian School. 
Jan 10 3:00 6:30
Winter Tip Off Classic
Games against friendly Rivals ICS. Concession sales, games & more. Girls Varsity Game: 4:30 PMBoys Varsity Game: 5:30 PM 
Jan 10 4:00 6:30
Basketball Varsity Girls - Game - Home
Jan 10 4:30 5:30
Basketball Varsity Boys - Game - Home
Jan 10 5:30 6:30
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F Day
Jan 13
5th Grade Parent Coffee
Can't join in person? Join via Google Meethttps://meet.google.com/oqh-cnmo-kkoOr by Phone(US) +1 402-628-0242‬ PIN: ‪230 516 028‬#
Jan 13 8:15 9:30
Basketball Varsity Girls - Game - Home
Jan 13 4:00
A Day
Jan 14
4th Grade Parent Coffee
This event is for current 4th grade parents whose children will be going into 5th grade next year. Subject: What to expect in middle school. Can't join in person? Join via Google Meet meet.google.com/ivx-osdv-aqh or by phone ‪(US) +1 407-986-0757‬ PIN: ‪787 882 068‬# 
Jan 14 8:15 9:30
Basketball Varsity Boys - Game - Home
Jan 14 3:30
Basketball JV Girls - Game - Away
Jan 14 3:30
Basketball Varsity Girls - Game - Home
Jan 14 4:30
Basketball JV Boys - Game - Away
Jan 14 4:30
B Day
Jan 15
K-8 Admission Open House
Jan 15 9:00 11:45
C Day
Jan 16
Student Council Spirit Day
Theme: Minor Dress Code Infraction Day
Jan 16
Basketball Varsity Boys - Game - Away
Jan 16 3:30
Basketball JV Boys - Game - Home
Jan 16 3:30
Basketball Varsity Girls - Game - Away
Jan 16 4:30
Basketball JV Girls - Game - Home
Jan 16 4:30
Admission Application Deadline
Jan 17
Free Dress Day
Jan 17
D Day
Jan 17
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Open Gym Basketball
Jan 19 9:30 11:30
Infants-Grade 8 Closed
Jan 20
Inauguration Day
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