Stenwood Hive Happenings


Hive Happenings Newsletter


Dear Stenwood Families,

Yesterday we celebrated the 100th day of school!  We are officially 100 days smarter, 100 days more resilient, and 100 days more knowledgeable about each other!  

This week’s Positivity Project character trait is love, which couldn’t be more perfect for how we are feeling right now!  We want to take this moment to share just how much we love and appreciate the efforts of our students, parents, and staff members to make this such a wonderful community.  This past weekend, our PTA put together a fabulous new event, the Stenwood Sweethearts Dance, which showcased the love and support we show to one another.  We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did.  

Sincerely,
Erica Riley, Principal
Meredith Mitchell, Assistant Principal


Magnet School Application

Although we would be sad to lose any of our Stenwood Stingers, the Magnet school application and lottery information are available via this link, https://www.fcps.edu/registration/elementary-magnet-school-lottery

The Magnet Program registration window will be open from March 3, 2020 through March 30, 2020.  No late applications will be accepted.

Families wanting to apply for the Magnet Lottery must have a SIS account.  If a student is not currently enrolled in FCPS, registration at the base school for the upcoming school year will be required.  

A separate application must be completed for each sibling applying.  Legacies also must apply to be eligible.  Acceptances into one of the magnet programs is not transferable into another program or school.

As stated in Notice 5922, a one-time pupil placement application fee applies for students accessing special programs outside of their base school for World Language Immersion or Magnet School Programs.  This $100 fee must be paid upon acceptance to the program.  For more information, please visit the Magnet Lottery Fees - Frequently Asked Questions webpage.


New Information for Rising 7th Grade Families:

KILMER and THOREAU MIDDLE SCHOOL counselors are coming Wednesday, February 12th to help students sign up for their courses for next school year. They are coming in the morning, so please make sure not to schedule any appointments that day. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to learn about the transition to 7th grade, get their questions answered, and choose the courses that interest them. 

THOREAU MIDDLE SCHOOL:

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


Kindergarten Registration is Now Open!

We will be holding our Kindergarten Orientation on March 3rd from 9:00 - 10:00am!

If you have neighbors that have a preschooler that should be registering, please make sure to pass along the information to them.  

Questions? Contact our registrar, Sonja Hunt at snhunt@fcps.edu

Kinder Registration

Get Ready for the Kids Heart Challenge!

Kids Heart Challenge - Join the Heart Heroes

Parents, it’s time for your child to show heart!

The Kids Heart Challenge is your child’s chance to be a Heart Hero by learning about heart health, spreading the word, and raising funds to help other children.

Download the free mobile app or visit http://www2.heart.org/goto/stenwoodes to register and have your child take one of three healthy challenges. Then, ask friends and family for donations, helping your child earn thank-you gifts and PE equipment for our school! 

We will be kicking off the Kids Heart Challenge at Stenwood on February 13th, and your child can get the special heart squishy (pictured left) if he or she raises $150 on the website or app by that morning.

Thank you for supporting students’ physical and emotional well-being and helping collect donations for the American Heart Association.  We appreciate all your support!


Marshall Pyramid - Digital Citizenship

On March 18 from 6:15PM - 8:15 PM, Kilmer Middle School will host a Digital Citizenship night for the Marshall Pyramid community. Presentations will cover a variety of topics for all school age ranges; from cyber security, social media, how students access technology in schools, and how families can support good digital balance at home. We encourage all Stenwood families to attend,  to learn how we can work together to support our students in a growing digital world.  We look forward to seeing you!

Marshall Pyramid - Digital Citizenship

Positivity Project ~ Love

P2 - Forgiveness

This week we are focusing on Love. You value close relationships with others and being close to people.

“Love and compassion are necessities not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive.”

                                                                 ~Dalai Lama

Questions you might enjoy talking about:

  • Why do you think defining love can be so difficult?
  • Are there times when love is difficult to give others?
  • Why do you think it’s often difficult to demonstrate love to our families, and or friends?

Do You Have a Child Interested in the Arts?

Don’t miss out on registering for Fairfax County’s Elementary Institute for the Arts starting February 3rd! Students explore Art, Dance, Music, and Theatre through this weekly program that runs from July 6-31st. 

For more information visit the E-IFTA website at https://www.fcps.edu/academics/summer-learning-programs/camps-and-institutes-elementary-institute-arts-e-ifta


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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.

DEADLINE IS APRIL 30, 2020 FOR ALL YEARBOOK ORDERS

Simply go to yearbookforever.com and enter our school name.


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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Post Office Visit

Post Office Visit

Post Office Visit

Post Office Visit

Math Games

Math Games

Simple Machines

Simple Machines

Simple Machines

100 Day

100 Day

100 Day

Keep up to date with all the wonderful things happening at Stenwood on the February Memories gallery!  Photos are added throughout the month!


Upcoming Calendar of Events

Friday, February 14th - Valentine's Day Parties (Grades K-6), 1:00-3:00 p.m.      

Monday, February 17th - Presidents' Day - Student Holiday
Tuesday, February 18th - Clubs and Candid Pictures
Wednesday, February 19th - Spring Pictures
Wednesday, February 26th - CARES Pizza Lunch
Tuesday, March 3rd - Student Holiday                     

Tuesday, March 3rd - Kindergarten Orientation, 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Friday, March 6th - Family Fun Night! (6:00-8:00 p.m).

Tuesday, March 10th - PTA Meeting, 7:00 p.m.


Stay Connected

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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