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Greetings, Falcon families.
We hope this finds you well. We want to thank you for your patience, flexibility, and grace as we all navigated the new world of virtual learning last week. It was wonderful to be able to see many of our Falcons on Tuesday, and we are looking forward to resuming distance learning via packets, Channel 21, and virtually.
Distance Learning Resumes Tomorrow
You should have received an email from FCPS on Friday evening explaining that we will return to distance learning tomorrow, Monday, April 20. Our staff has worked to create new Blackboard Collaborate Ultra (BBCU) links with enhanced security features that can only be accessed within Forestdale's Blackboard 24-7 learning course.
In order to access both the virtual teaching sessions as well as office hours sessions, your child will need to log into Blackboard 24-7 and then access the new links.
Step-by-step directions can be found below.
Blackboard Collaborate Ultra Log-On Directions- ENGLISH
Blackboard Collaborate Ultra Log-On Directions- SPANISH
Please note that the BBCU links will only be visible on Blackboard 24-7 when your child logs in. You cannot access the links by logging in through a ParentVUE account. If your child does not remember his or her username (student ID #) or password, please contact the teacher prior to instruction to help reset the password.
If Blackboard is unable to provide a reliable operating system, your child’s teacher will still provide new instructional opportunities for your student in addition to the learning packets and videos streaming on Channel 21. Should this be the case, your child’s teacher will be in communication with you with more information.
Virtual Spirit Week
In honor of Earth Day and Arbor Day, Forestdale will be hosting another virtual spirit week this week, April 20-24. Click here for fun ways to honor Mother Earth together this week!
Food & Basic Needs Resources
FCPS continues to update this webpage with information regarding food resources, including curb-site pickup locations (the closest to Forestdale are currently Garfield ES and Crestwood ES) and bus route meal service (including two stops on Metropolitan Drive and one stop at Layton Dr. and Ruskin St.). All children under the age of 18 can receive free breakfast and lunch Monday- Friday; meals for adults can be purchased for $2 each.
The following agencies can also assist with emergency family resources:
Koinonia
(703) 971-1991
6037 Franconia Road
Alexandria, VA 22310
ECHO
(703) 569-9160
7205 Old Keene Mill Road
Springfield, VA 22150
Food for Others
(703) 207-9173
2983 Prosperity Avenue
Fairfax, VA 22031
Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning
(703) 222-0880
If you are struggling with meeting your basic needs such as housing, healthcare, or food, please contact Fairfax County Coordinated Services at (703) 222-0880.
If you need further assistance, please feel free to reach out to your child’s teacher who can connect you with a school staff member to assist with locating resources.
News You Choose and eNotify
Our initial communications regarding distance learning were sent via the communication platform of eNotify, an emergency communication system that includes all school contacts. We have transitioned back to sharing our regular school updates via News You Choose. This communication is being sent via News You Choose, which requires a subscription. If you know a family member or neighbor who didn't receive this message and would like to receive our email communications, they should click here and follow the directions to choose Forestdale ES.
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