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Mrs. Poole led fourth grade students in Ms. Talbots class in thinking critically about who they are as readers to build reading engagement and stamina.
The annual Thanksgiving Lunch will be held next Thursday, November 21st. The cafeteria will serve a special lunch of turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, vegetables, and fruit. Other lunch choices will also be available.
We welcome families to come and have lunch with their child(ren). You can also stop by the Book Fair while you are here.The lunch schedule has been adjusted for this special event and you can see it here.
This is a well attended event and we look forward to seeing you!
We need volunteers to help during this special event. Please sign up using the link below
Volunteer Sign Up
Are you coming to the Book Fair or Thanksgiving Luncheon? Please stop by the lost and found table in the lobby. We have a large collection of items. Anything not claimed by the Thanksgiving break will be donated to a charity.
Our SCA (Student Council Association) reps have voted and decided that next Friday, November 22nd will be Pajama Day.
Students may wear school appropriate pajamas and shoes they can run and play in (not slippers).
We want all students to have a safe and enjoyable experience at lunch. Please help us by keeping the following guidelines in mind:
- Do not send your child's snack, lunch, or drink in glass containers. This includes glass water bottles. Glass containers can break and may cause injury to a child.
- If a food needs to be cut, please cut it at home. Students should not come to school with knives of any kind.
- Please send your child with food that does not need to be heated. We do not have microwaves in the cafeteria.
The Fall Book Fair starts next week!!
On November 18 & 19, students will come to the book fair with their class to browse the books and create their “wish lists”.
The Book Fair will be open for purchasing books on the following days/times:
Wednesday, November 20th : 8:15 AM – 3:30 PM
FAMILY NIGHT: Wednesday, November 20th : 4 PM – 7 PM
Thursday, November 21st : 8:15 AM – 3:30 PM
Friday, November 22nd : 8:15 AM – 12:00 PM
Volunteer Opportunities
Please consider volunteering during our Book Fair!
Here is the link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0d4faba622a6ff2-2018
School will be closed on November 27th, 28th, and 29th for the Thanksgiving holiday.
School will also be closed December 23--January 3 for Winter Break.
Monday, January 20th is a holiday.
January 27th and 28th are teacher workdays and staff development days.
E-cigarettes, also known as JUULs, vapes, suorins, e-pipes, and vape pens, are not “safe” cigarettes. They work by heating liquid in a device to create a chemical-filled aerosol. They contain nicotine, a highly addictive substance, and other harmful chemicals. Kids’ brains are still developing, so nicotine exposure can disrupt attention and learning. E-cigarettes come in many different flavors that appeal to youth, like mango, cotton candy, and watermelon. E-cigarette use is rising at an alarming rate amongst youth. You can be a good example by starting the conversation about e-cigarettes, being nicotine-free, and empowering your child to make healthy choices.
Resource Corner:
QUITline – 1-800-Quit-Now is a free, effective, and confidential hotline for ages 13+. This service is available 24/7 and provides one-on-one assistance.
The Real Cost – Informational site that gives teens the real facts about tobacco products. For more information, visit https://therealcost.betobaccofree.hhs.gov/.
American Academy of Pediatrics – Vaping factsheets for parents in English and Spanish. Visit www.healthychildren.org/E-cigarettes.
References:
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/vaping
www.fcps.edu/vaping
www.cdc.gov
www.truthinitiative.org
Follow the example these students are setting and wear warm clothes to school.
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