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The Forestville PTA would like to feature our teachers and staff in the Cardinal Spotlight and want to thank them for all that they do. This week we will feature Ms. Wright and Ms. Graney. Be on the lookout for more Cardinal Spotlights in future newsletters.
  All Students to Be Virtual on June 8th Due to Primary Election
Tuesday, June 8, is the Democratic Primary Election. Because the Fairfax County Electoral Board and City of Fairfax Electoral Board will be using 165 school facilities as polling locations, June 8 will be a virtual synchronous learning day (no in-person classes) for students.
Class Placement Parent Input
(all grades)
If your child is returning to Forestville next school year, we offer you the opportunity to share any comments you would like regarding class placements. If you know that your family will not be joining us for the 2021-22 school year, please reach out to Ms. Tran at httran2@fcps.edu or 703-404-6000 to let us know.
Our staff will be working on tentative class groupings this spring, with classroom assignments finalized in mid-August. As we make these placements, we consider many factors including individual student information, teacher input, and social relationships. Every class will have a blend of children with diverse needs, personalities, and learning interests. Due to the many factors we must consider in creating classroom placements, including the staffing of our teachers, requests for a specific teacher cannot be honored.
If you have information that you believe is pertinent to your child’s placement for next year, please complete this optional form by Monday, May 17th for it to be taken into consideration. There is no need to complete the form if you do not have any information you would like us to consider. Due to the tight timeline before school is out, late submissions cannot be considered. Thank you!
Volunteers Needed Career Day
Forestville’s annual 6th Grade Career Day will take place virtually the morning of Friday, June 4th. We are looking for volunteers willing to speak about their careers in order to make this event memorable for our 6th graders. Presenters can either join the class BBCU for a live presentation or create a video presentation in advance.
Please email Sophie Biggar (sabiggar@fcps.edu) for more information if you are interested in participating or have questions.
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SOL Testing - Grades 3-6
Students in Grades 3-6 will take the SOL tests from April 28th to May 25th .You can view the schedule by clicking our school website: Spring 2021 SOL Schedule | Forestville Elementary School (fcps.edu) Virtual students will take the tests at the same time as the in-person students.
If you have any questions, please email Mari Arbach at marbach@fcps.edu
Cooper Prep Information for Rising 7th Grade Students!
Cooper Prep sessions will take place on August 11th and 12th. Morning sessions will take place from 8:00-10:30 am and afternoon sessions will take place from 12:00-2:30 pm. Each session is identical, students should attend one day and one session only.
Who: All rising 7th grade students enrolling at Cooper Middle School for the 2021-2022 school year.
What: Cooper Prep is a program intended to ease the transition from elementary to middle school for rising 7th graders. Students will become familiar with Cooper and learn about expectations for students by familiarizing themselves with the building, understanding our schedule, meeting our staff and students, and learning more about “life at Cooper”. Students will also learn about organization, time management, and cooperative learning strategies that will help them have a successful school year.
Where: In addition to the face-to-face Cooper Prep orientation, all students will have access to virtual learning opportunities during the summer to help them prepare for the transition to middle school. The virtual Cooper Prep program will be posted on Cooper’s website. Synchronous, face-to-face sessions will occur at Cooper Middle School on August 11th & 12th. Each day will have two sessions, one offered in morning, and another in the afternoon. The morning and afternoon sessions will be identical. Students should attend one session only.
When: Registration links to sign your child up for a Cooper Prep session will be posted on the Cooper Website on May 24th, space is limited. Transportation will not be provided- parents are responsible for pickup/drop off. Carpooling is encouraged.
How: Once you have successfully registered your child, you will receive an email confirming their registration for the program. Please reach out to Emily Knupp (eaknupp1@fcps.edu) or Sarah Hartman (sahartman2@fcps.edu) with any questions you may have.
We look forward to welcoming your child to Cooper Prep this summer!
Get a Head Start on Your
Cooper Spirit!
Help your student get ready for Cooper next year by purchasing some of our most popular spirit wear items now. Hoodies, t-shirts, sweatpants and more are available for purchase via the Cooper PTO on-line store, and would make a great 6th grade graduation gift!
You will be asked to log-in or create a Parent Account at check-out which you will be able to use in this fall to join the Cooper PTO, purchase additional spirit wear items, and register for PTO-sponsored activities. Orders must be submitted by Wednesday, May 26, and will be available for pick-up at Cooper approximately June 3rd. An email with additional pick up instructions will be sent to those who place an order.
Questions? Please email membership@cooperpto.org or fundraising@cooperpto.org. We look forward to welcoming your student to Cooper!
Every student has the potential to deeply understand, and truly love math. This belief helps ST Math become a powerful tool many students are using in FCPS. Students develop their math knowledge through challenging puzzles, non-routine problem solving, and informative feedback.
Join us for this important webinar to learn how families can use ST Math with their children to help them develop a deep conceptual understanding of mathematics.
Webinar Highlights:
- Discover how learning occurs in ST Math.
- Support students working in the program from home.
- Uncover how to view student progress.
- Locate additional resources for ST Math use at home.
Presented by Jim deBerjeois, and Vivian Doughty, Professional Learning Specialists at MIND Research Unit.
Monday, May 24, 2021, 10 - 10:45 a.m. & 6:30 - 7:15 p.m.
Monday June 7, 2021, 10 - 10:45 a.m. & 6:30 - 7:15 p.m.
Register for ST Math: Help Children Love Math This Summer: A Webinar for K-6 Families
Every student has the potential to deeply understand, and truly love math. This belief helps ST Math become a powerful tool many students are using in FCPS. Students develop their math knowledge through challenging puzzles, non-routine problem solving, and informative feedback.
Join us for this important webinar to learn how families can use ST Math with their children to help them develop a deep conceptual understanding of mathematics.
Webinar Highlights:
- Discover how learning occurs in ST Math.
- Support students working in the program from home.
- Uncover how to view student progress.
- Locate additional resources for ST Math use at home.
Presented by Jim deBerjeois, and Vivian Doughty, Professional Learning Specialists at MIND Research Unit.
Monday, May 24, 2021, 10 - 10:45 a.m. & 6:30 - 7:15 p.m.
Monday June 7, 2021, 10 - 10:45 a.m. & 6:30 - 7:15 p.m.
Register for ST Math: Help Children Love Math This Summer: A Webinar for K-6 Families
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