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Infants & Toddlers Closed

Jul 4

Independence Day

Jul 4

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24-25 Calendar of Major Dates

NOTE: Religious and Cultural Observances

Congressional School understands that families practice a variety of religions and observances recognizing diverse holidays. Parents are asked to notify their child’s homeroom teacher or advisor in writing in advance of planned absences or special observances/customs that the child adheres to so that the school can work to support students and families. Students absent from school for religious observances will have an opportunity to make up any missed work and/or tests.

August 2024

19 New Faculty Orientation. PS-Grade 8 Closed. Infants & Toddlers Open
20-21 Faculty Inservice. PS-Grade 8 Closed. Infants & Toddlers Open
22-26 Faculty Professional Development Days. Infants – Grade 8 Closed
27 Meet Your Teacher Day. Infants – Grade 8 Closed
28 First Day of School. Infants – Grade 8

September 2024

2 Labor Day Holiday. Infants – Grade 8 Closed

October 2024

11 Faculty Professional Day. PS-Grade 8 Closed. Childcare for PS-Grade 8. Infants & Toddlers Open
14 Indigenous Peoples Day. Infants – Grade 8 Closed
23 Parent-Teacher Conferences. Grades 3-8 Closed at Noon. Childcare for Grades 3-8. Infants-Grade 2 Open
24 Parent-Teacher Conferences. PS-Grade 8 Closed. Childcare for PS-Grade 8. Infants-Toddlers Open
25 Parent-Teacher Conferences. Infants-Grade 8 Closed. Childcare for PS-Grade 8

November 2024

11 Veterans Day. Infants – Grade 8 Closed
25 Faculty Professional Day. PS-Grade 8 Closed. Infants & Toddlers Open
26 Thanksgiving Holiday. PS-Grade 8 Closed. Infants & Toddlers Closed at 3 p.m.
27-29 Thanksgiving Holiday. Infants-Grade 8 Closed

December 2024

20 Winter Break Begins. PS-Grade 8 Closed at Noon. Infants & Toddlers Open Until 6 p.m.
23-31 Winter Break. Infants – Grade 8 Closed

January 2025

1 New Year’s Day. Infants – Grade 8 Closed
2-3 Winter Break. PS- Grade 8 Closed. Infants & Toddlers Open
20 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Infants – Grade 8 Closed

February 2025

12 Parent-Teacher Conferences. Grades 3-8 Closed at Noon. Childcare for Grades 3-8. Infants-Grade 2 Open
13 Parent-Teacher Conferences. PS-Grade 8 Closed. Childcare for PS-Grade 8. Infants-Toddlers Open
14 Parent-Teacher Conferences. Infants-Grade 8 Closed. Childcare for PS-Grade 8
17-18 Presidents Day Holiday. Infants-Grade 8 Closed

March 2025

7 Faculty Professional Day. PS-Grade 8 Closed. Childcare for PS-Grade 8. Infants & Toddlers Open
24-27 Spring Break. PS-Grade 8 Closed. Childcare for PS- Grade 8. Infants & Toddlers Open
28-31 Spring Break. Infants-Grade 8 Closed

April 2025

18 Faculty Professional Day. Infants-Grade 8 Closed
21 School Holiday. Infants-Grade 8 Closed

May 2025

2 Campus Closed at 4 PM
23 Faculty Professional Day. Infants-Grade 8 Closed
26 Memorial Day. Infants-Grade 8 Closed

June 2025

6 Grade 8 Commencement. Last Day of School. Infants – Grade 8 Closed at Noon
19 Juneteenth. Infants & Toddlers Closed

July 2025

4 Independence Day. Infants & Toddlers Closed

August 2025

18 New Faculty Orientation
19 Faculty Inservice Begins - All Faculty Return. Last Day of School for Infants & Toddlers
20-26 Faculty Professional Development. Infants-Grade 8 Closed
26 Meet Your Teacher Day. Infants-Grade 8 Closed
27 First Day of School for Infants-Grade 8

Downloadable PDF of 24-25 Major Dates

Community Corner

The Community Corner highlights community service opportunities, arts events and activities, and other recommendations by members of our community.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

December 25 Day of Service
Visit social service agencies in the metro DC area to prepare and serve meals, sing carols, throw holiday parties, or play bingo – or stay at the Edlavitch DCJCC to donate blood, make instant meal kits, create cards for emergency personnel working on Christmas Day, and more. Choose your project based on location, type of activity, or time of day – we have something for people of all ages and abilities!
Learn More & Register

Bikes for the World
Bikes for the World makes good quality used bicycles available to low-income people in developing countries. These reconditioned donated bikes provide an affordable and effective means of transportation, providing essential access to work, school, and social services and empowering individuals and entire communities. Bicycle donations can be made at established drop-off locations.
Learn More

READ Book Fairy
Volunteer For two hours a month, become a READ Book Fairy and help deliver books directly to families homes. As READ grows, they continue to need more Book Fairies. This is a great opportunity for your family to work together, for friends to catch up, or even for some alone time in the car to listen to a great audiobook of your choice!
Learn more & register.

ARTS EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

"It’s a Jazzy Christmas!”
Audience: All Ages
Saturday, Dec. 21, 7 p.m.
$30/$25 students and seniors/$20 MCC district residents
Alumni parent Lil' Maceo (Kyle Walkes '24) is performing at the McLean Community Center.
Buy Tickets

The Twelve Dancing Princesses
Encore Stage and Studio
Jan 10 - 19
Learn More

The Hirshhorn has some great exhibitions right now - (Passes required)
Osgemeos: Endless Story
Sept 29, 2024 - Aug 3, 2025
Learn More

Star Power: Photographs from Hollywood's Golden Age by George Hurrell
National Portrait Gallery
Through Jan 5
Learn More

The Virginia All-State Children's Chorus
Four Congressional students will participate in The Virginia All-State Children's Chorus with 150 students from across Virginia on April 26, 2025. The concert will take place at Unity Reed High School in Manassas, VA. When ticket purchasing goes live, a link will be shared if you would like to support them!

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Agenda Calendar

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April 2025
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
		1 8th Grade Civil Rights Tour Apr 1 to Apr 4 All Grades Reopen Apr 1 B Day Apr 1	2 8th Grade Civil Rights Tour Apr 1 to Apr 4 C Day Apr 2	3 8th Grade Civil Rights Tour Apr 1 to Apr 4 D Day Apr 3	4 8th Grade Civil Rights Tour Apr 1 to Apr 4 E Day Apr 4 Free Dress Day Apr 4 CSPO Room Parent Meeting Apr 4 8:15 9:00	5
6	7 Week of the Young Child & Little School Book Fair Apr 7 to Apr 11 F Day Apr 7	8 Week of the Young Child & Little School Book Fair Apr 7 to Apr 11 A Day Apr 8 Lacrosse Varsity Boys - Game - Away Apr 8 3:30 4:30	9 Week of the Young Child & Little School Book Fair Apr 7 to Apr 11 B Day Apr 9	10 Week of the Young Child & Little School Book Fair Apr 7 to Apr 11 C Day Apr 10	11 Week of the Young Child & Little School Book Fair Apr 7 to Apr 11 Free Dress Day Apr 11 D Day Apr 11	12 Passover Apr 12 to Apr 20
13 Passover Apr 12 to Apr 20	14 Passover Apr 12 to Apr 20 E Day Apr 14	15 Passover Apr 12 to Apr 20 F Day Apr 15 Lacrosse Varsity Girls - Game - Away Apr 15 3:30 4:30 Lacrosse Varsity Boys - Game - Home Apr 15 3:30 4:30	16 Passover Apr 12 to Apr 20 A Day Apr 16	17 Passover Apr 12 to Apr 20 B Day Apr 17 Lent Ends Apr 17 Middle School Science Fair Apr 17	18 Passover Apr 12 to Apr 20 Good Friday Apr 18 Faculty Professional Day Apr 18 Infants-Grade 8 Closed Apr 18	19 Passover Apr 12 to Apr 20
20 Passover Apr 12 to Apr 20 Easter Sunday Apr 20	21 Infants-Grade 8 Closed Apr 21 School Holiday Apr 21 Easter Monday Apr 21	22 C Day Apr 22 Lacrosse Varsity Girls - Game - Away Apr 22 3:30 4:30 Lacrosse Varsity Boys - Game - Home Apr 22 3:30 4:30	23 7th Grade to Chincoteague Apr 23 to Apr 25 D Day Apr 23	24 7th Grade to Chincoteague Apr 23 to Apr 25 E Day Apr 24 Softball Varsity Girls - Game - Away Apr 24 3:30 4:30	25 7th Grade to Chincoteague Apr 23 to Apr 25 Free Dress Day Apr 25 F Day Apr 25	26
27	28 Grades 3-8 ERB Testing Apr 28 to May 1 A Day Apr 28 Lacrosse Varsity Girls - Game - Home Apr 28 3:30 4:30	29 Grades 3-8 ERB Testing Apr 28 to May 1 B Day Apr 29 Volunteer Reception (TBC) Apr 29	30 Grades 3-8 ERB Testing Apr 28 to May 1 C Day Apr 30

May 2025
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
				1 Grades 3-8 ERB Testing Apr 28 to May 1 D Day May 1	2 AUCTION May 2 Free Dress Day May 2 Make Up ERBs for Grades 3-8 May 2 E Day May 2 Campus Closed at 4 PM Students in Preschool-Grade 8 should be picked up at regular dismissal between 3:30 PM and 3:45 PM. Buses will depart campus at 4 PMInfants & Toddlers should be picked up by 4 PM May 2	3
4	5 Teacher Appreciation Week May 5 to May 9 F Day May 5 Cinco de Mayo May 5	6 Teacher Appreciation Week May 5 to May 9 A Day May 6	7 Teacher Appreciation Week May 5 to May 9 B Day May 7	8 Teacher Appreciation Week May 5 to May 9 C Day May 8 EHP Dinner May 8 5:30 7:00	9 Teacher Appreciation Week May 5 to May 9 D Day May 9 Grade 5 to Clifton Institute May 9 8:30 2:30	10
11 Mother's Day May 11	12 E Day May 12	13 F Day May 13	14 A Day May 14	15 B Day May 15 New Family Orientation May 15	16 C Day May 16 Free Dress Day May 16	17
18	19 D Day May 19	20 E Day May 20	21 Spring Arts Showcase May 21 to May 22 Dress Uniform Day May 21 to May 22 F Day May 21	22 Spring Arts Showcase May 21 to May 22 Dress Uniform Day May 21 to May 22 A Day May 22 Grandfriends Day May 22 8:00 11:00	23 Faculty Professional Day May 23 Infants-Grade 8 Closed May 23	24
25	26 Memorial Day May 26 Infants-Grade 8 Closed May 26	27 B Day May 27	28 C Day May 28	29 D Day May 29	30 E Day May 30 Middle School Hangout May 30 Free Dress Day May 30 Primary School Field Day May 30	31

June 2025
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
1	2 F Day Jun 2 Lower & Middle School Field Day Jun 2 Contract Binding Date Jun 2 Free Dress for Grades 3-8 Jun 2	3 A Day Jun 3 Junior Kindergarten Jump the Fence Jun 3 8:30 10:00 Alumni Event & 8th Grade Big Leap Jun 3 2:00 3:30	4 Graduation Rehearsal Jun 4 8th Grade to Kings Dominion Jun 4 B Day Jun 4 7th Grade Retreat Jun 4	5 8th Grade Dismiss at 11 AM Jun 5 C Day Jun 5 8th Grade Family Dinner Jun 5 5:30 8:00	6 Infants-Grade 8 Closed at Noon Jun 6 Last Day of School for Preschool-Grade 8 Jun 6 Dress Uniform for Middle Schoolers Jun 6 D Day Jun 6 8th Grade Commencement Jun 6 9:30 11:00	7 Eid al-Adha Jun 7
8	9 Faculty Inservice Jun 9 to Jun 13	10 Faculty Inservice Jun 9 to Jun 13	11 Faculty Inservice Jun 9 to Jun 13	12 Faculty Inservice Jun 9 to Jun 13	13 Faculty Inservice Jun 9 to Jun 13	14
15 Father's Day Jun 15	16	17	18	19 Juneteenth Jun 19 Infants & Toddlers Closed Jun 19	20	21
22	23	24	25	26	27	28
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