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Dear Stenwood Families,
It was another busy week in the hive! Our 3rd-6th graders completed their Math SOLs this week, including many of our virtual students who came into the building to complete these assessments. Next week we will have our final SOL for our 5th graders who will be taking Science. Make-Ups will be held the following week and will be coordinated by Dr. Mitchell; please look for communication from her if your child needs to make up their SOL. Next week, there will no longer be staff out in the Kiss N Ride loop until the original drop off time. Please make sure you supervise your child until Kiss N Ride opens at 8:50am.
Next week is our final week for the book fair. This is a great opportunity for you to stock up on some books for summer reading! See the section below for more information. Mrs. Cole is also working diligently to collect all of the checked out library books. Today was the last day to check out library books and ALL books need to be returned by next Friday. With the pandemic, we have 1,263 books checked out to families and over 500 of those are overdue; please check in all the hiding places in your house.
In today’s newsletter:
- Summer Practice Books (*New*)
- Laptop Turn In (*New*)
- SOL Schedule (*Updated*)
- Book Fair - Last week!
- PTA - School Supply Orders for 2021-22 School Year (*New*)
- Head Start Applications for 2021-22 School Year
- Lost and Found
- Marshall Pyramid Virtual Art Show
- Resources for Families
- Moving Over the Summer?
- Meal Distribution Bus Routes
We hope you have a great weekend.
Erica Riley, Principal
esriley@fcps.edu
Twitter @esriley1
Meredith Mitchell, Assistant Principal
mamitchell@fcps.edu
Twitter @MereMitchellAP
Summer Practice Books in June
FCPS will be helping to ensure all students have access to learning materials over the summer by providing Summer Practice Books. The books provide suggested activities to support continued learning over the summer break. Families who have opted-out of paper mailings from the division will only receive a digital link.
Books will be mailed home to families in early June to arrive before the last day of school, June 11th. If books do not arrive ahead of the last day of school, families are encouraged to reach out and request print copies.
Students will receive the following books:
- Pre-kindergarten students will receive one interdisciplinary summer practice book.
- Students enrolled in grades K-8 in 2020-21 will receive one Language Arts practice book and one Math practice book by course enrollment. These books will also include information and guidance about digital tools that can be accessed by students and families to support learning throughout the summer.
- English learners and students receiving Special Education services may receive additional or customized books.
Please see the Summer Practice Books public webpage for more information and details about customized books for English learners and Special Education students.
Laptop Turn In
ALL FCPS laptops must be turned in for the summer. All students will need to return any FCPS laptops, chargers, and cases (if in person) for the summer.
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In Person students will be asked to return their laptop to school the last week of school.
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Virtual students will be able to sign up for a slot on either June 21st or June 22nd, more information to come. If you are a virtual family and your child has not been using your school issued laptop, you can reach out to Mr. Fenton to arrange a time to return it earlier.
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:
*Makeup dates will be determined once we have a full understanding of the number and type of assessments to reschedule. Please contact Meredith Mitchell (mamitchell@fcps.edu) directly with any rescheduling needs.
VRSPT assessments have been resumed. Students testing using the remote VRSPT option should complete their assessments by June 4th.
LAST WEEK FOR BOOK FAIR!
Take this last chance to support the library and stock up for Summer Reading Bingo!
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.
Stenwood Library Closing
ALL books are due back by May 28th.
The Stenwood Library is closing for the year! Mrs. Cole needs to get back all the library books that have been checked out this year. Virtual students can return their books to the main foyer at the front of the school during regular school hours. In-person students can return their books to their classroom library return bins. If you are uncertain if your student has anything checked out, please contact Mrs. Cole and she’ll be happy to update you. |
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PTA School Supply Orders for the
2021-22 School Year
Once again, the PTA is working with Sprout Supplies to offer our families the option of purchasing school supply kits for next school year. Order by May 31st and you will be automatically entered in a drawing to win your kit for free!
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To order, go to www.sproutsupplies.com and use school code SES005. Be sure to choose the correct grade level supply kit for the upcoming school year 2021-22. For any questions or assistance needed with your order, please contact Sprout customer service. |
If you would like to order a kit for a family in need contact dmheier@yahoo.com.
Things to Know:
- Kits include everything on our Stenwood teachers' grade level supply lists for next school year. Your student kit is individually packaged with all the items.
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This is not a PTA fundraiser. The online store option is offered as a service to our parents so that you don't have to hunt down the individual items. You are welcome to shop for the items on your class list outside of this sale.
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Kits are shipped directly to the school. Your kit will be delivered to your child's classroom for the Open House/first day of school.
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
Lost and Found
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As we have returned in person, our Lost and Found pile has grown. Is your student missing a jacket, sweater, water bottle or lunch box? Please have your child stop by the Lost and Found table outside the cafeteria and check for any missing items. |
Pictures of all Lost and Found items can be seen here.
Marshall Pyramid Virtual Art Show
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Student artwork from schools within the Marshall Pyramid were featured in the 2021 Marshall Pyramid Virtual Art Show. |
Watch this video to see our Stingers Artists artwork!
Resources for Families
Technology Resources
RTS Resources
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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Meal Distribution Bus Routes
Here is the meal distribution bus route schedule.
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Don't miss out! Most of the Grab & Go locations have switched to a Fairfax Meal Kits site. Fairfax Meal Kits contain seven days of breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, and supper items packed in bulk. The kits will be available for pick up every Monday from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or until supplies run out. Please see the Return to School food webpage for locations. |
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