Parent Teacher Conferences - November 5 - 6
Monday, November 5 and Tuesday, November 6 are Parent/Teacher Conference Days. These are student holidays and there is no school. Students return to school for the second quarter on Wednesday, November 7.
Tips for a Successful Parent Conference
- Talk with your child about school before the conference.
- Make a list of possible questions you may have. Write this list in order of importance so that you get to the most important topic first. Here are some common questions:
- How is my child doing academically in school?
- How are his/her work habits and behavior?
- Does my child get along well with others?
- How can I help my child at home?
- Start with a positive attitude. Remember that you and the teacher work as a team to support your child’s education.
- Share anything you think might be important for the teacher to know about your child to help them succeed in school.
- Take notes to help you remember what was discussed.
- Be on time and only stay for your scheduled time.
PTA Movie Night - November 9
Come join us for a night of fun under the stars on Friday, November 9, 2018. The PTA proudly presents the Disney Pixar movie, "Coco!" Bring your blankets and lawn chairs. Pizza and refreshments will be available for purchase. The movie will start promptly at 6:00 p.m. in the back field behind the modular. Come a little early to claim your spot on the lawn before the movie begins.
 Veterans Day Celebration – November 12
Come join us on Monday, November 12, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. to celebrate and honor veterans. The Veterans Day Assembly will start at 9:15 a.m. This morning of celebration will include learning about the reason Veterans Day is celebrated and the annual tradition of placing flags in our front lawn!
Are you a veteran? Are you an active member of the military? We would welcome an opportunity to listen to your story about what Veterans Day means to you. Please contact us at 703-313-4300 or use the Google Form by Wednesday, November 7 to let us know if you would like to be introduced to our Forestdale Falcons and if you would like to share a few words with them.
Click Here for Google Form
Veterans Day Celebration – November 12
Our Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon will also be held on November 12, 2018. Come enjoy turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce, fresh fruit, and the company of your child. Sounds irresistible!
In addition to the good eats, we will be inviting parents to their child’s classroom for an Open House. Depending on when your child is scheduled for lunch, their 40 minute Open House time will be before or after lunch. Schedules went home in the Thursday folder. Thanksgiving Lunch Schedule
To save time and help our lines move quickly, all lunch tickets must be purchased prior to entering the cafeteria. Please put money on your student’s lunch account or send in cash for their meal. Student lunches are $3.25. All visitors will be asked to pay for their lunch in the school lobby for $4.50 per person. This includes all adults and siblings who do not attend Forestdale. Please come prepared to pay with cash or check for your meal. We cannot process any electronic payments.
NNAT2 Testing for Grade 1 Students – November 13 – 16
The Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test Second Edition (NNAT2) will be administered to first grade students and select students in grades 2 -6 from November 13 -16, 2018. It is important that your child attend school on these days. If possible, please avoid scheduling trips or appointments that would take your child out of school during this time period. It is also important that your child has had a good night’s rest and a healthy breakfast before testing.
The NNAT2 is a nonverbal measure of general intellectual ability. The test evaluates a student’s reasoning and problem-solving skills through the identification of patterns involving geometric shapes and pictorial designs. The test is designed to assess ability without requiring the student to read, write, or speak. Students are not expected to know the answers to all questions and will be given opportunities to practice sample items before taking the test. The NNAT2 is an abilities test, so children are not expected to study or prepare for the test the way they would for an achievement test.
Score reports will be provided to parents once scores become available. Typically, these reports are available several months after the test is taken. If you have any questions about this test, please contact the Advanced Academics Resource Teacher (AART), Katelyn Spengler, or School Test Coordinator, Kolette De La Cruz, at your child's school.
Level IV Advanced Academic Information Night – November 15
Ms. Spengler, the Advanced Academic Resource Teacher, is hosting a Level IV Full-Time Advanced Academic Program Information Night on Thursday, November 15, 2018 from 6 p.m.-7 p.m. in the Library. Parents of students in grades 2-6 who are interested are welcome to join. Ms. Spengler will cover the referral process including deadlines, work samples, and the role parents play in the process. As a reminder, the deadline for referring students for the Level IV Service is January 10, 2019.
Forestdale International Night – December 7
Join us for International Night on Friday, December 7, 2018 from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity to showcase your family’s background and teach others about the many cultures represented at Forestdale. Families who would like to make a display will receive a tri-fold presentation board on which they may display crafts, flags, clothing, maps, photos, and cultural traditions.
If you are interested in participating, please complete the participation form and send to the school office by Wednesday, December 5, 2018 or just come by on Friday!
Click Here for Google Form
Outstanding Employee Awards
Nominations will be/are now open for the Fairfax County Public Schools Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a Forestdale Elementary School Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through the Google form links. You may nominate an employee in one or more categories. All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards and the eligibility requirements are below.
Outstanding Teacher
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher; librarians are included in this category. Click Here
Outstanding New Teacher
Eligibility: Within their first three years of being a teacher; librarians are included in this category. Click Here
Outstanding Leader
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position.
Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assistant Principals, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school. Click Here
Outstanding Operational Employee
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position.
Common positions in this category: administrative and office assistants, custodial staff, food service staff, Instructional Assistant, Physical Health Aide, PHTA, and parent liaisons. Click Here
Note: The deadline to submit a nomination is November 26
If you have any questions, please contact Kolette De La Cruz at kmdelacruz@fcps.edu.
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PTA Memberships
Membership is open to anyone! We’d love to have all families join us this year. Together we are a powerful voice for our children. Thank you to the families and staff members who have already joined us!
To join the PTA:
1. Join online. Go to https://member.pta.org and click join. Find Forestdale by entering Springfield as the city but leaving the state blank.
OR
1. Send in $10 for one child or $20 for a family (cash or check made out to Forestdale PTA) with your name, your child’s name, your child’s teacher, and your email address. You can also pick up a membership envelope from the school office.
Box Tops Collection Date: December 14
The Forestdale Falcons have collected 2,235 Box Tops since the beginning of the school year. Help our school earn cash this school year! Every Box Top is worth 10 cents. We have already earned $223.50 for our school!
Our next collection deadline is December 14th and our prize is “Lollipops for Box Tops”. Each class that brings in at least 100 Box Tops between now & December 14th will receive lollipops- every student in the class will receive a lollipop even if they did not bring in Box Tops.
Please make sure that your child’s teacher’s name is on all collection sheets or bags of Box Tops. Our goal is 10,000 Box Tops this year = $1,000 for Forestdale Elementary! We are already off to a great start.
PTA Meeting on Tuesday, November 13
We hope you will join us on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 7pm in the library. We hope to see you there!
Giant A+ Rewards Program Forestdale participates in Giant grocery store's A+ School Rewards. A portion of registered participant's purchases between October and March are given back to our school.
To participate:
Visit www.giantfoodstores.com and select Savings & Rewards. Follow the prompts to create your online account. You’ll need your 11-digit BonusCard® number and the School ID # (02069).
You do not need to re-register your card if your school selection(s) remains the same as last year.
Upcoming Events
11/2 End of First Quarter
11/5 -11/6 Parent-Teacher Conference Days – No School for Students
11/8 Progress Reports Go Home
11/9 PTA Movie Night, 6:00 p.m.
11/12 Veteran’s Day Assembly and Thanksgiving Luncheon
11/13 - 11/16 NNAT2 Testing for 1st graders and select students from grades 2 - 6
11/15 Level IV Advanced Academic Information Night, 6 p.m. in the Library
11/19 Picture Retakes
11/21 - 11/23 Thanksgiving Holiday – No School
11/29 - 12/4 Book Fair
12/7 International Night, 6:30 p.m.
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