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Dear Stenwood Families,
We are very excited to announce that Stenwood was just awarded the Energy Star Award. Buildings that are awarded the EPA’s Energy Star use 35% less energy and generate 35% fewer greenhouse emissions than similar buildings across the nation. This is due to a conscious effort by our staff and energy saving features used across FCPS.
Our SCA is currently collecting school supplies to benefit our adopted sister school, Graham Road Elementary, through this Friday, January 24th. Thank you to those of you who have already sent in supplies. This drive will enable Graham Road students to have much needed materials. The principal of Graham Road had said that our earlier donation of gloves/hats/mittens made the children so happy. We plan to deliver the donated items to Graham Road as soon as our collection is complete. Know that your generosity is truly meeting the needs of some great children at a fellow FCPS school. Thank you.
Just a reminder that Monday and Tuesday of next week are teacher workdays. We hope you enjoy your 4-day weekend. The Stenwood staff will busy here planning for a great second half of the school year!
Sincerely,
Erica Riley, Principal
Meredith Mitchell, Assistant Principal
Ticket Sales Open
PTA’s Stinger Sweethearts Dance
Join us Sat, Feb 8th from 2:30-4:00pm in the Gym for the Stingers Sweethearts Dance.
Parents, get your dancing shoes on because this one is for you too! The dance will be similar to a Father-Daughter/Mother-Son type dance. Each Stinger is asked to invite a special adult in their life to be their guest.
Ticket sales opened last week and must be purchased online in advance. Limited number of tickets are available, so get yours today!
Make it a full afternoon - Take your Stinger Sweetheart out for lunch or dinner at Blackfinn on the day of the Dance and 10% of your bill will go to the PTA. All are invited, even if you cannot attend the Dance!
If you have not returned the student intention form, we ask that you do so ASAP. Please take a few minutes to complete the form for each child currently enrolled at Stenwood and have your child return the form to school tomorrow. Having information about your plans for next school year helps us to solidify our numbers; our student number play a major role in the number of teachers assigned to our school. Your quick turn-around is appreciated. If you are uncertain of your plans, please simply write a brief note explaining your uncertain situation. Thank you! |
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LOST AND FOUND
Stenwood Community ~ Are you missing a hat, water bottle, jacket, sweater!? We have an abundance of them in the cafeteria lost and found. Please have your student come down and check the tables.
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Positivity Project ~ Perseverance
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This week we are focusing on Perseverance. You complete what you start despite obstacles. You never give up.
“It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up.”
~Babe Ruth
Questions you might enjoy talking about:
• What is involved in perseverance?
• How is perseverance related to teamwork? Creativity? Optimism?
• How can growth-mindset hep as you think about perseverance?
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Keep up to date with all the wonderful things happening at Stenwood on the January Memories gallery! Photos are added throughout the month! |
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Dear Stenwood Parents/Guardians of Rising 7th graders.
There are important dates and activities that were shared by Kilmer Middle School and Thoreau Middle School we would like you to be aware of. Please look below for details, make note of these important activities, important dates, and stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks. More information will come to you through flyers in your child’s backpacks- some already have, or from the middle school itself, and we will update you on Hive Happenings as well.
KILMER MIDDLE SCHOOL:
KMS Rising 7th grade Curriculum Night for Parents & Students – Wednesday, January 29th 6:00-7:30 pm (snow date: Tuesday Feb 4th)
Early sessions scheduled from 5:15 – 5:45 to include information about the Advanced Academic Level IV Program & ESOL Services
This evening provides an opportunity for parents and students to learn about required and elective courses and activities at Kilmer Middle School. Kilmer staff and students will be available to answer questions about curriculum and the transition to middle school. The 2020-2021 online course catalog will be available on the Kilmer website after the winter break.
Please let us know if there is a student coming that might need some additional supports/accommodations.
Kilmer School Counselors visit Elementary Schools to assist with *Online Course Request Sign Up*– Feb. 10 – 21. KMS school counselors will visit each elementary school to facilitate the SIS online course request process for sixth grade students attending Kilmer for the 2020-2021 school year. Course selection sheets will be sent home with students after curriculum night, and once returned with a parent signature, students will use their course selection sheet to sign up for their courses through SIS StudentVUE. Kilmer school counselors and elementary school counselors will work together to coordinate a date for this lesson.
Specific day between (Feb 10-21) is TBD. Once we know the date, we will communicate it with families, so please ensure your child is present at school that day and avoid scheduling any appointments that day if possible.
THOREAU MIDDLE SCHOOL:
Thoreau Activity Fair- Wednesday February 5th 10:00 AM-12:00 PM: Rising 7th grade students will visit Thoreau during the school day. This is a fun, activities-based day where students learn about Thoreau ad experience middle school culture. Note: Bus transportation is provided to Thoreau from the elementary school on their assigned day
Rising 7th Grade Curriculum Night & Elective Open House & Local Level IV AAP Information Session-Thursday, February 6, 2020 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Note* Detailed invitation to follow (Snow date is February 13, 2020)
Rising 7th Grade Meet & Greet Sessions
These sessions are held as an additional opportunity to meet the school’s administrative team and ask questions in a smaller and more informal setting.
Sessions:
Wednesday, March 4, 2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Thursday, March 19, 2020 7:00 PM- 8:00 PM
Elementary School Visits: Monday, February 10, 2020 – Friday February 28, 2020.
Thoreau counselors will visit elementary schools to talk with students about the transition to 7th grade as well as the online course registration process. Exact date of Visit TBD. Once we know the date, we will communicate it with families, so please ensure your child is present at school that day and avoid scheduling any appointments that day if possible.
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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.
DEADLING IS APRIL 30, 2020 FOR ALL YEARBOOK ORDERS
January 24th is the last day to customize your yearbook with a name stamp on the front of the yearbook!!
Simply go to yearbookforever.com and enter our school name.
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UPCOMING CALENDAR of EVENTS
Jan 23rd / Geography Bee - 9:00 a.m.
Jan 27th & 28th / Student Holidays
Feb 7th / SCA Spirit Day - RED-WHITE-BLUE
Feb 8th / PTA Sponsored Sweetheart Dance/ 2:30-4:00 p.m.
Feb 11th / PTA Mtg - 7:00 p.m.
Feb 14th / Valentine Day Parties (Gds K-6) - 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Feb 18th / Clubs and Candid Pictures
Feb 19th / Spring Pictures
Feb 26th / CARES Pizza Lunch
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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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