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Writing workshop in Ms. Vadala's class!
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Don’t forget to vote!
During a recent PTA meeting, we discussed the possible scheduling options for our 2020-2021 Open House/Back to School events. It is essential that we gather input from our entire community to decide for next year that will benefit the majority.
Please read the two options below and then click this link to vote once for the option that would work best for you and your family. At an upcoming PTA meeting, we will review our results and then publish our findings in a News You Choose message. Here are the two choices:
Choice 1: Separate Open House (Daytime) and Back to School Night (Evening)
This option would have the Open House held for all students the Thursday before school starts from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm as an opportunity for students and families to meet their new teacher. The Back to School event would then be held on two separate evenings beginning at 5:00 pm within the first three weeks of school.
Due to our limited parking, we will need to hold this event on two consecutive nights for different grade levels.
Choice 2: Combined Open House and Back to School (Daytime)
This option gives us a combined Open House and Back to School event on the same day from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. After meeting their teachers and new classmates for the Open House, students will then go with their new classmates to another room while their parents/guardians attend the Back to School information session in the classroom with the teacher. This is the model we have used for the past two years.
You may vote until 4:00 pm on September 20, 2019. We appreciate you voting just one time for your family.
Ability Testing
In the fall, the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test (NNAT) is administered to all FCPS first grade students and the CogAT- Custom Form is administered to all FCPS second grade students. During the fall testing cycle, the NNAT and/or Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) may be administered to students in Grades 3-6 who do not have an ability test score.
Parents or guardians may exercise a one-time retest option during the fall testing cycle. Please submit a written and signed retake request to Ms. An no later than September 25, 2019. Use the example below.
Dear Ms. An,
I would like to request that my child (your child’s name) to retake Naglieri/ CogAT (circle one). I understand that this is an one time only request. My child’s teacher is (teacher’s name) and he/she is in ____ grade.
Thank you,
(your signature)
GLOBAL Korean Registration
Advanced Academic News
Welcome to the 2019-2020 school year! We are all looking forward to a great year of learning! Mrs. Wilkins, Fairfax Villa's Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, will hold a parent information session on September 23, at 9:30 a.m. in the cafeteria. At that meeting, she will share an overview of the four levels of service in FCPS and share general information about the screening process/timeline for this year. On December 4, she will hold another information meeting specifically on the level IV (full-time) referral/screening process. For more information about the Advanced Academics in FCPS, click here.
Here are some important dates to note for the year:
September 23, 2019 Parent Information Meeting – AAP Overview – 9:30 am in the school cafeteria
October 10, 2019 AAP Level IV referral forms due to Mrs. Wilkins (only for students new to FCPS as of January 1, 2019)
December 4, 2019 Parent Information meeting – referral/screening process information, 9:30 in the school cafeteria
January 9, 2020 AAP Level IV referral forms and optional materials due to Mrs. Wilkins at Fairfax Villa
If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Wilkins, Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, at cmwilkins@fcps.edu.
IPad reading in the Library!
The following is sent on behalf of the PTA of Fairfax Villa Elementary School. Its content reflects the views of the PTA.
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
The deadline to register for After School Activities is Saturday, Sept. 21 at midnight. There are still spots available in all classes. Spy Academy is almost full! Spanish and Take the Stage! need a few more registrations in order to run. Please visit the website at the address below to register. If you have any questions, please contact Julie Scoville at villapta@gmail.com.
FALL FESTIVAL
We are only 6 weeks away from the annual Fall Festival on Friday October 25! There will be bounce houses, a Game Truck, food trucks, games, face painting, dancing, and more! One of the biggest parts of the event is our raffle. If you or anyone you know is a local business owner, please consider asking them for in-kind donations for the raffle prizes. The PTA is a 501(c)3 organization! Email Meg with questions or ideas: villapta@gmail.com
RUNNING PROGRAM!
The “Yes You Can” running club at FVES began this Monday! It’s not too late to join Coach Clare who will challenge our 3rd-6th graders who participate to train from “zero” to a 5K over 16 sessions. Email Meg with any questions: villapta@gmail.com
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Ms. Eib's Kindergarten class listens attentivley
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