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Dear Stenwood Families,
Thank you for all the ways you took time to share your appreciation for our amazing Stenwood teachers and staff! We know the handwritten notes, gift cards, and delicious treats all made our staff feel special. Thank you to the PTA who organized the events, gifts, and lunch!
As announced at the School Board work session this week, FCPS is moving forward with planning for an all in person, 5 days a week school year for next year. They also shared that there will be a very limited virtual option for students who it is medically necessary. FCPS and Stenwood sent out communication on Wednesday to currently virtual families regarding the process required to apply for the virtual option for next year. This virtual program will be run centrally through FCPS and not through Stenwood. The deadline to share that you intend to apply for this option is Sunday, May 9th.
We are looking forward to having a sense of normalcy next year and having hopefully everyone back together again. If you have any friends or neighbors that have left Stenwood this school year due to the pandemic, please let them know we would love to welcome them back next year.
As a reminder, though the CDC has updated the guidance regarding mask wearing for vaccinated individuals, FCPS requires the use of masks both indoors and outdoors at all times. If you would like to read the specific information from FCPS, please read the full section below. We ask that you please continue your use of face masks even when outside, including at arrival and dismissal. If at any time you do not have a mask, one can be provided for you if you ask a Stenwood staff member.
In today’s newsletter:
- FCPS Mask Regulation (*NEW*)
- Head Start Applications for 2021-22 School Year
- SOL Schedule
- Resources for Families
- Employment Opportunity: Work for FCPS
- Positivity Project: #OtherPeopleMatter - Outro Week
- Summer Book Fair!
- Library Book Checkout & Return (*NEW*)
- Library Mystery Bags
- Moving Over the Summer?
- Grab and Go & Meal Kit Sites
We hope you have a great weekend.
Erica Riley, Principal
esriley@fcps.edu
Twitter @esriley1
Meredith Mitchell, Assistant Principal
mamitchell@fcps.edu
Twitter @MereMitchellAP
Face Masks Are Still Required at All Times at All FCPS Sites, Indoors and Outdoors
On Thursday, April 29th, Governor Ralph Northam amended Executive Order Seventy-Two to adopt new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on mask use in outdoor settings. The CDC guidelines state that fully vaccinated individuals do not have to wear masks outdoors when alone or in small gatherings. Mask use is still required indoors and outdoors on FCPS sites.
What does that mean for FCPS?
- Sports (to include spectators of FCPS events) must continue to wear masks. Only athletes engaged in active play may remove their masks.
- Until further notice, FCPS’ Regulation 2109 still requires masks in facilities and on school property as FCPS has no way of knowing who is and who isn’t vaccinated.
Head Start Applications for 2021-22 School Year
- FCPS PreK and Early Head Start is now accepting applications for School Year 2021-22! Please watch this video to see if your 3 or 4 year old may qualify for PreK. To apply online: www.fcps.edu search: PreK Email: fcpsprekoffice@fcps.edu
For more information call our English Line: 703-208-7900
- ¡FCPS PreK y Early Head Start ya está aceptando aplicaciones para el año escolar 2021-22! Por favor mire este video para ver si su hijo de 3 o 4 años puede calificar para PreK. Para aplicar en línea: www.fcps.edu busque: PreK Correo electrónico: fcpsprekoffice@fcps.edu
Para más información llame a la línea de español: 703-208-7901
SOL Schedule (3rd - 6th Grade Students)
All participating 3rd - 6th grade families should mark their calendars with the finalized SOL dates for the school year:
Resources for Families
Technology Resources
RTS Resources
Employment Opportunity: Work for FCPS!
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: #OtherPeopleMatter
- Outro Week
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This week, we were working on reviewing our year-long exploration of Character through the Positivity Project. During these last thirty-four weeks, we have learned that our character is a family of thoughts, feelings, and actions that are recognized and encouraged across our different cultures for the values they cultivate in people and society. Our character is complex. It is the combination of our thoughts, feelings and actions. Just like other things in our life, we have strengths and weaknesses of character as well.
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As you spend time together at home, now and throughout the summer, consider the following questions:
Questions you might enjoy talking about:
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Why are our strengths important?
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How can knowing are weaknesses in character help us grow?
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How can you challenge yourself to be the best possible version of yourself?
Summer Book Fair!
Beginning April 28th and running through May 28th, our book fair vendor, Bookworm Central, will be opening its virtual warehouse doors for us to have a book fair!
Stock up now for summer reading options and educational games to keep your kids excited about reading, learning, and exploring. As a bonus, there is free shipping directly to your house on orders over $30! Don’t forget to check out the teacher wish lists. Go to Bookworm Central and feel free to shop! Let Mrs. Cole know what questions you have: nhcole@fcps.edu .
*Please note, Bookworm Central is a local vendor that is intent on helping connect your children with great books. Safety is paramount for their staff and for you. At the warehouse, your orders are packed by team members practicing social distancing, always wearing gloves and masks, and continually disinfecting surface areas.
Library Book Checkout & Return
Virtual students can still check out books, but do not need to wait until Mondays for pickup. Once Mrs. Cole has pulled the books, you will get an email letting you know that the books are ready for pickup in the main foyer in the front of the school. You can pick them up any day during regular school hours. There will also be a return bin for any books coming back to the library. |
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As the school year comes to a close, all checkouts will end on 5/21 and all books are due back on 5/28. |
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.
Moving Over the Summer?
If your family is moving over the summer or will not be attending Stenwood next year, please contact our registrar, Sonja Hunt, at snhunt@fcps.edu and let her know your plans. Thank you! |
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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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