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As we close out the first quarter, we are looking forward to the fall as we have some exciting events planned here at school. We had a successful SCA election as we know their leadership here at school will be a benefit for all. In this newsletter, you will find dates for the K-3 pajama party and the Thanksgiving lunch dates along with our annual-exciting book fair. Please remember Monday, November 5th and 6th are student holidays.
Spooky Band
On Halloween morning, Ms. Hirt and her students welcomed the children to school, in the morning, playing some themed music to celebrate the day. Many children gathered as they entered school to enjoy the festivities.
  SCA Elections
We would like to congratulate all of our candidates who participated in our elections this year. As always, each and everyone of our candidates should be commended for all of the hard work and dedication they put forward. We are very proud of their efforts. Running for office is no easy task and we appreciated all of the energy again this year!
When all the votes were tallied, the following individuals accepted their nominations with pride:
- President: Lila P
- Treasurer: Dalayna C
- Recording Secretary: Bella L
- Vice President: Dylan B
- Historian: Lily C
- Corresponding Secretary: Rex W
AAP Information
January 10, 2019 Deadline
Advanced Academic Programs Level IV Referral Form and optional materials for students in Grade 2 who are not in pool and students in Grades 3–7 due to Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART) at attending elementary school or school counselor at the middle school.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the tight time frame, do not wait for test information to submit a referral if you would like your student screened. No exceptions to the referral deadline are made. For more information see the AAP website: https://www.fcps.edu/registration/advanced-academics-identification-and-placement
Thanksgiving Luncheon Dates and Times
Wednesday, November 14
10:45-11:25-Kindergarten
11:30-12:10 Grade 2
12:15-1:00 Grade 4
1:00-1:30-Grade 6
Thursday, November 15
10:45-11:25 Grade 1
11:30-12:10 Grade 3
12:15-1:00 Grade 5
Please Note
Because of the Thanksgiving Lunch schedule, students will be eating in their classrooms on the day their grade level is not attending the lunch. Thus, please have your child bring a lunch or purchase a bagged lunch from the cafeteria on that day.
Fairfax County Youth Survey
This year 6th graders at Forestville will once again complete the Fairfax County Youth Survey. The survey asks questions about risky behaviors, mental health, physical health and safety.
The survey will be administered to all 6th graders (unless opted out) between November 7-16, 2018. Opt-Out forms for the Youth Survey were sent out to all 6th grade students on Thursday, October 4th. If you do not want your child to complete this survey please complete an opt out form and return it to Forestville by November 7th.
Detailed information about this survey can be found on the opt out form itself. A copy of the survey will be available to parents online at https://www.fcps.edu/index.php/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/youth-survey
FLE Preview Night
Tuesday, November 12
5:00pm - 7:00pm
You are invited to attend an evening opportunity to preview the Family Life Education media and lessons. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 12th from 5pm-7pm.
All program materials and media for all grade levels will be available for your review at this time. Grade level program descriptions and forms are available online. All grade level lessons and media that FCPS has streaming rights for are available to parents in FCPS 24/7 (Blackboard) under the Curriculum tab. Click on the Family Life Education tab. Accessing Blackboard requires a SIS account to log in. In addition, the Regional Library in the City of Fairfax has lessons, it does not have media or print materials.
For more information about curriculum & content please visit the following site: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/elementary-school-academics-k-6/elementary-family-life-education
The Mad Scientist
In order to celebrate all of our students summer reading success, those students who read 1000 pages were invited to attend our Mad Scientist presentation. There were many exciting tricks and experiments that made the platform a fun and enjoyable learning experience for many of our students. Thank you to Ms. Bylund and Ms. Dutton for creating this celebratory platform for our young readers.
   Important Dates in November
Monday, November 5th and Tuesday, November 6th
Student Holidays-No School
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Dining Out @ Chick-fil-A - North Point Village
Friday, November 9th
4th Grade Field Trip to Williamsburg & Jamestown
Friday, November 9th
K-3 Pajama Party: 6:30pm - 8:00 pm
Monday, November 12th
NNAT DeMoss/Paull
Tuesday, November 13th
NNAT Vollmecke/ Pearson
Monday, November 12th - Friday, November 16th
Book Fair in Library
Tuesday, November 13th
FLE Preview Night 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Wednesday, November 14th
Thanksgiving Lunch
Thursday, November 15th
Thanksgiving Lunch
Wednesday, November 21st - Friday November 23rd
No school - Thanksgiving Break
Tuesday, November 27th
Picture Retakes
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