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Dear Stenwood Families,
Friday was such a fabulous fall day! We had an amazing field day, thank you to Mrs. Udasco, Ms. Opsahl, and of course all of the parent volunteers! The basketball game at Marshall High School was so much fun. Thank you to everyone who came out to support Ms. Craig and Mr. Saruul.
Two weeks ago we shared about the Veterans Day Breakfast; another fun Stenwood tradition is the Thanksgiving Luncheon. If you would like to join your child for lunch on November 21st, we ask that you RSVP so we may have a head count for our kitchen manager. There is a modified lunch schedule that day, see below for your child’s lunch time. We are also asking for volunteers to make this a successful event. We have included the volunteer sign up below as well. Hope to see you there!
We need your help, please. Your child will take home on Oct 23rd a form that needs to be completed by you and returned by Friday, Oct 25th. We need a form returned for every child-100% participation is required. Thank you in advance for helping by completing this survey by the due date. See more information below.
Sincerely,
Erica Riley, Principal
Meredith Mitchell, Assistant Principal
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Veterans Day Breakfast
The Stenwood SCA cordially invites you to attend a special Veterans Day breakfast in your honor on Monday, Nov. 11 from 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. We would like to recognize you for your brave and honorable duty to our country. Stenwood parents, grandparents, or siblings who have served or are serving in the military are invited to come.
Please RSVP here by Friday, November 1st.
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STUDENT-PARENT SURVEY FOR FEDERAL IMPACT AID
Beginning on October 21, FCPS will be asking all families to fill out a Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid.
Returning this form is important because information from this survey results in an additional $3 million in grants each year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
For each school-aged child in your household, please complete, sign, date, and return the survey to your child's school. If sections 1 and 2 of the survey do not apply to you, just check the box in Section 3. All forms must be signed, dated, and returned by October 30. All results are CONFIDENTIAL.
Video link - https://youtu.be/uPqC3BLf3Ow
Positivity Project: Perspective
Week of 10/14-10/18, we will focus on Perspective
This week we are focusing on Perspective. You appreciate that people see things in different ways You have the ability to understand the world from multiple points of view.
“When you look at a field of dandelions, you can either see a field of weeds, or a field of wishes...” ~Unknown
Questions you might enjoy talking about:
• Why is it important to look at things from a different point of view?
• What are the benefits of looking at things from different perspectives?
• Why is it important to have perspective in your relationships with others?
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Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) Important Dates:
• November 12, 2019 at 7pm – AAP Screening and Identification Parent Meeting (following PTA meeting)
• November 13, 2019 at 8:45am - AAP Screening and Identification Parent Meeting (repeat of night before)
• January 9, 2020 – Level IV Referral Form and optional materials due for AAP Level IV Spring Screening
For more information regarding the above dates and AAP in FCPS please click here. If you have questions, please contact Payal Herendeen, Stenwood ES AART at ppherendeen@fcps.edu.
Thanksgiving Lunch
We hope you can join your child(ren) at lunch on November 21st. We will be serving some of the traditional Thanksgiving items.
If you are able join us, please RSVP here by October 25th. Please also consider volunteering for this event, the volunteer sign up is linked here.
The lunch schedule is slightly adjusted for November 21st, so please note your child’s adjusted lunch time (and if you choose to volunteer, please sign up for a time outside of your child’s lunch time so that you can enjoy lunch together).
Schedule:
10:00-10:35 Mrs. Walls (K)
10:10-10:45 Miss Flynn (K)
10:20-10:55 Mr. Pousak (K)
10:30-11:05 Mrs. Wutzke (4)
10:40-11:15 Mrs. Kromer (4)
10:50-11:25 Ms. Kilberg (4)
11:00-11:35 Mrs. Dillon (1)
11:10-11:45 Mrs. Romero (1)
11:20-11:55 Mrs. Ryan (1)
11:30-12:05 Mrs. Ogun (2)
11:40-12:15 Mrs. King (2)
11:50-12:25 Mr. Saruul (2)
12:00-12:35 Mrs. Broesicke (3)
12:10-12:45 Ms. McCutchen (3)
12:20-12:55 Mrs. Goss (3)
12:30-1:05 Ms. Collier (3)
12:40-1:15 Mrs. Meaders (5)
12:50–1:25 Mrs. Shepherd (5)
1:00–1:35 Ms. Utterson (5)
1:10-1:45 Mrs. Wilson (6)
1:20-1:55 Ms. Craig (6)
1:30-2:05 Mr. Zirkle (6)
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BUY YOUR YEARBOOK TODAY!!!
Yearbooks are sold ONLY online; they can be purchased for $16.25 using a credit card or PayPal account. Yearbooks and order options will be delivered to the school at the end of the school year.
Simply go to yearbookforever.com and enter our school name.
DEADLING IS APRIL 30, 2020 FOR ALL YEARBOOK ORDERS.
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Parent Handbook--
Parents, grandparents and siblings are always invited to come and eat with a student, as it is a special occasion for the entire class. Visitors typically either purchase lunch from the cafeteria or bring a bag lunch from home. It is nice for the student to see that grownups also eat nutritious lunches. We ask that you do not bring in soft drinks or 'fast food' lunches. The sale of soft drinks student is prohibited in all Fairfax County Public Schools, from elementary through high school during the school day. Thank you for your cooperation.
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Message from Mrs. Udasco and Ms. Opsahl
Dear PTA and Volunteers,
We cannot thank you all enough for your help with field day. This day would not be possible without you all. We truly appreciate all the time and hard work you dedicated to our special day. 😊
Thanks so much!
Lindsey and Ann
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It’s time for the Stenwood Library Storybook Pumpkin Festival!
What is the Storybook Pumpkin Festival?
Students pick a storybook character, decorate (not carve) a pumpkin, and create 3 clues so people can guess who it is (put the answer on the back, along with student name). Bring your pumpkin to the library any time between October 21-November 1st. This is a great way to learn about books you haven’t read and for Stingers to share their love of books!
Nancy Cole
Librarian
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BEE KIND WEEK OCTOBER 21st-25th
Monday, October 21st “THANK YOU DAY!” Students will write a letter to an adult at Stenwood that has made a difference in their life personally or a difference benefiting the whole school.
Tuesday, October 22nd: “TEAM UP AGAINST BULLYING DAY” In honor of teamwork and sportsmanship, students and staff can wear any sport team jersey of their choice to school. Students who don't support specific sports teams, may feel free to wear their Stenwood Spirit wear.
Wednesday, October 23rd: “WACKY WEDNESDAY” Don't be afraid to be Unique! Remember to follow appropriate attire according to the SR&R.
Thursday, October 24th: “BLOCK OUT BULLYING with A BOOK DAY” Teachers will read an anti-bullying book of their choice aloud to the classes.
Friday, October 25th: “Pledge to BEE KIND’” Each class will receive a poster with the phrase “BEE KIND” in the center where they will showcase how they are kind.
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UPCOMING CALENDAR of EVENTS
Oct. 7 - 18 / SCA Winter Accessories Drive for Graham Road ES
Oct. 21 - 25 / 'Bee' Kind Week
Oct 21. - Nov 2. / Storybook Pumpkin Festival
Oct. 23 / CARES Pizza Lunch
Nov 4 - 5 / Teacher Workdays - Student Holidays
Nov 11 / Veterans Day Breakfast - Please RSVP
Nov 12 / PTA Meeting 7 - 8 p.m.
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STAY CONNECTED TO STENWOOD ES
Here are a few ways to stay connected with all the happenings at Stenwood ES
WEBSITE: Stenwood ES
TWITTER: @StenwoodES
FACEBOOK (PTA): StenwoodPTA
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