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Dear Stenwood Families,
It was wonderful to see so many students and families this week during our distribution days! Thank you for your flexibility with the date/time change in consideration of this week’s weather. As in many cases of northern Virginia weather, it proved not to be an issue, but better to be safe than sorry. If you were not able to come, please arrange a time with the office to come by.
We want to again remind you of the updates Dr. Brabrand shared last week with the School Board. Most notably, our new bell schedule of 9:00am - 3:30pm is scheduled to take effect on February 16th. Teachers will send home an individualized schedule prior to this time, so your child will follow this schedule virtually until their group has phased in.
As part of the RTS efforts, some students will begin coming to school in Intervention cohorts beginning next week. Our staff is excited to welcome these groups into the building. We are grateful for our staff who have mobilized so quickly after this timeline was shared last week to prepare for the return of these select students. If your child was identified for one of these cohorts, we have communicated directly with you.
While the rest of these phase-in plans won’t be solidified until the Tuesday, February 2nd School Board work session at 1:30pm, please make note of your child’s proposed timeline, included below. We will communicate with grade level parents directly after these dates are confirmed. Please look for eNotify messages with invitations to grade level specific Parent Coffees and surveys. We will continue to keep you informed as soon as we have information.
Also in today’s newsletter:
- Monday’s Enrichment Schedule
- Get Ready to Stuff the Bus! (*New*)
- Employment Opportunity: Work for FCPS
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Positivity Project: Integrity
- Summer Enrichment: Tech Adventure Camp
- Curbside Library Checkout
- Library Mystery Bags
- Don't Forget to Return Your Library Books
- Technology Help for Families (*NEW TIP FOR WINDOWS HELP MESSAGE*)
- Grab and Go Sites (*NEW MEAL KIT SITES ADDED*)
Have a wonderful weekend!
Sincerely,
Erica Riley, Principal
esriley@fcps.edu
Twitter @esriley1
Meredith Mitchell, Assistant Principal
mamitchell@fcps.edu
Twitter @MereMitchellAP
Monday Enrichment Schedule
Sessions can be found in the All Students course in Schoology. Once there,click the Collaborate Ultra tab to locate the live sessions.
Click here to view the schedule!
Save The Date: Stenwood Virtual Field Trip to the Amazon!
Monday, Feb 8th at 1:30PM
Join us for a live virtual assembly with National Geographic Adventurers of the Year Dave and Amy Freeman as they share stories and photos of their exploration of the Amazon Rainforests. Students will attend the assembly through the All Students course in Schoology. Thank you to the PTA for this awesome adventure!
Get Ready to Stuff the Bus!
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Fairfax County's Stuff the Bus food drive is back and committed to meeting the increased demand for food due to COVID-19. Donate nonperishable foods in person on Saturday, January 30, and Saturday, February 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at locations throughout Fairfax County. Social distancing will be in place. There is also an option to make monetary donations by visiting Stuff the Bus partner websites. More information here. |
Employment Opportunity: Work for FCPS!
New employment opportunity in Fairfax County Public Schools
FCPS schools and centers will be hiring classroom monitors to provide in-person classroom assistance for students when a staff member remains virtual. If you would like more information about the position, please review the job description and qualifications online and apply if interested. Please feel free to share information about this opportunity with anyone else you think may be interested.
FPCS is seeking individuals to serve as substitute teachers!
Are you or somebody you know interested in substitute teaching with FCPS? Apply here or attend one of our Friday information sessions to learn more! To sign up for a session, visit our substitute information page here. Say Yes 2 FCPS!
Positivity Project: Integrity
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This week, we are focusing on Integrity. You are honest and speak the truth. You present yourself genuinely and sincerely.
“Wrong is wrong, even if everyone is doing it. Right is right, even if no one is doing it.”
~Unknown
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Questions you might enjoy talking about.
- What does integrity mean to you?
- When is difficult to show integrity in your day to day life?
- Why is it important to show integrity in your relationships with others?
Summer Enrichment: Tech Adventure Camp
The Career and Technical Education (CTE) office is once again planning an engaging summer enrichment program for students! For our current 2nd to 6th grade students, FCPS is offering Tech Adventure Camp. Please see the flyer below for details.
Tech Adventure Camp Flyer
Curbside Library Checkout
Stingers can now go to Destiny Discover, the library catalog, and put books on hold!
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Please note that the catalog may give you a pop-up message saying the book is ready – do not believe it! Only come to the school AFTER you receive an email from us letting you know the items are ready and what time you’ll be able to pick them up. Be sure to mark your calendar because after one week, the books will be returned to the library so other students may enjoy them.
Click here for directions on how to put books on hold.
Need to return books? You may return library books on Mondays from 2:30-3:30PM and Thursdays from 3:45-4:30PM. Drop off location will be in the Kiss-n-Ride loop in the back of the school. As always, please contact Mrs. Cole, our librarian, if you have any questions.
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Library Mystery Bags
Need new books? Not sure what to search for in the catalog? Well, look no further – Mrs. Cole to the rescue! Fill out the appropriate grade level form and she’ll put together a “Mystery Bag” for your child. It might be great, or maybe not – but trying new things is what education and reading are all about.
(Note: Separate forms for K-2 and Grades 3-6)
Grades K-2 "Library Mystery Bags"
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Please fill out this form (Gr K-2) if you would like to request a "Mystery Bag" from the Stenwood Library. The "Mystery Bag" will include 5 books selected by Mrs. Cole. It may include a combination of Picture books, "I Can Read" books, Quick Reads (early chapter books) and/or Nonfiction books. |
Grades 3-6 "Library Mystery Bags"
If you need inspiration, you can look at the included pictures and/or access the Library/Materials Schoology course for a look at previous years’ pumpkins. As always, please contact Mrs. Cole if you have any questions.
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Please fill out this form (Gr 3-6) if you would like to request a "Mystery Bag" from the Stenwood Library. The "Mystery Bag" will include 3 books selected by Mrs. Cole.
Remember, if you have a specific book you are looking for, please log into the Destiny Catalog to place a book on hold. (Directions are in your grade level folder here in the Library Course.)
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WAIT FOR AN EMAIL BEFORE COMING TO STENWOOD
TO PICK UP BOOKS.
If you have a Yahoo email account, please check your spam folder. Yahoo is blocking emails automatically generated by the library software. If you are concerned that you missed a pick up time, please contact Mrs. Cole.
Questions? Please contact Mrs. Cole, our librarian, if you have any questions.
Don’t Forget to Return Your Library Books!
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While Mrs. Cole is happy that students are getting books during virtual education, she’s really happy when they come back so other students can enjoy them! You can return books during curbside pickup. See information above. |
If your child doesn’t know what has been checked out, they can log into Destiny Discover and see what they have checked out. As always, contact Mrs. Cole with any questions you have.
Technology Help for Families
Does your FCPS laptop say your Windows is expiring?
Watch this video for help!
Stenwood ES: Return to School 2020
You can also find tech help and tips on our YouTube Channel:
Return to School Resources - YouTube Playlist
Parent Technology Help Desk: 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS)
Grab and Go Sites
Please note that new Meal Kit distribution sites have recently been added, which allows families to pick up a week’s worth of food every Wednesday from 8:00am - 12:30pm (while supplies last), so check here for a meal kit location near you.
Here is our local Grab and Go food distribution bus route:
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Breakfast and lunch meals are offered Monday through Friday (excluding holidays). Breakfast and lunch are served at the same time. Breakfast and lunch are also offered at no cost to any student who attends in-person instruction at a school Monday-Friday. Meals for Saturday and Sunday are offered at sites and on bus routes every Friday. |
More information is available online here, or by calling the Office of Food and Nutrition Services at 703-813-4800.
Free/Reduced Lunch Applications are available for those who qualify and wish to initiate or renew their applications for the 20-21 school year. Your child(ren)’s application from last school year is only good for the first few days of this school year. You must send in a new household application for each school year. The application is available HERE.
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