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Dear Stenwood Families,
Next week is the last week of the 2020-2021 school year! Please be reminded that Tuesday, June 8th is a virtual, synchronous day. There will be no in-person learning at school this day, but please plan on having your child log on Schoology at 9:05am this morning to their virtual classroom for a full day of online learning! Additionally, the last day of school is Friday, June 11th and students will be released 2 hours early (1:20pm). Check out the information from the PTA on how your family can participate in a drive through frozen treat for your child that afternoon!
Mrs. Cole is continuing to collect overdue books, we still have 463 books out! Virtual families can bring them on the day of your class reunion or drop them off in the front office during the school day.
As we look ahead to next school year, we wanted to share the following staff updates with you:
Next year, we are saying goodbye to...
- Sharon Meaders (5th Grade teacher) will be moving to Ohio with her husband to his new station with the US Coast Guard.
- Brian Pousak (Kindergarten teacher) will also be relocating to Ohio.
- Payal Herendeen (Advanced Academics Resource teacher) will be moving to her daughter’s school in western FCPS as a resource teacher.
- Lynee Alston (School Counselor) will be switching to part-time next year and will be at an FCPS school closer to home.
- Michelle Kramer (Substitute School Counselor) accepted a full-time counselor position at an FCPS school.
In today’s newsletter:
- Link for Tonight’s PTA Virtual Variety Show (*New*)
- Digital Learning Resources Summer Access (*New*)
- Summer Practice Books (*Updated*)
- Laptop and Equipment Collection
- Stenwood’s Summer Reading Bingo! (*New*)
- A Note From Mrs. Cole, Our Librarian (*New*)
- Library Closing: All Library Books Are Now Overdue
- PTA - School Supply Orders for 2021-22 School Year
- 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 for Summer (*Updated*)
We hope you have a great weekend and hope you and your Stingers are looking forward to all of our fun end of year activities we have planned for next week!
Erica Riley, Principal
esriley@fcps.edu
Twitter @esriley1
Meredith Mitchell, Assistant Principal
mamitchell@fcps.edu
Twitter @MereMitchellAP
Link for Tonight’s PTA Virtual Variety Show
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We've got over 50 clips including music, magic, miming, biking, ballet, a gummy bear dance and more! Order some pizza, grab your popcorn, gather around to watch together this Friday at 6:30 pm. |
Can't join the Hive then? Watch the show any time after the show goes live!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbHigZ5Q_uw
Digital Learning Resources Summer Access
The following digital learning resources will be available to all FCPS students through August 6th. After August 6th, students will regain access at the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year.
Watch this video to see how to access everything in Clever from Schoology.
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 mid to late June.
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 and Equipment Collection
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 during 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.
Stenwood’s Summer Reading Bingo!
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Summer will be here before we know it and we want all Stingers to keep reading. All Stenwood students are encouraged to participate in Stenwood’s Summer Reading Bingo, Stingers are Readers. Similar to a Bingo game, students are encouraged to spend the summer reading using the Stingers are Readers bingo sheet as a guide. |
All students who successfully complete a row, column or the diagonal and return the bingo sheet will receive a Stingers are Readers prize. All students will receive the Stingers are Readers bingo sheet with the final progress report. Keep it handy to track reading all summer! |
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A Note From Mrs. Cole, Our Librarian
Thank you to everyone who purchased books from the book fair! Our library gets a portion of every sale and I use that money to buy replacements for well-loved books. Stenwood is lucky to have such a supportive community.
Happy Summer Reading to All!
Stenwood Library Closing
ALL LIBRARY BOOKS ARE NOW OVERDUE
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.
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Once again, the PTA is working with Sprout Supplies to offer our families the option of purchasing school supply kits for next school year. 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 FCPS’ meal distribution for the summer
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If you or someone you know is accessing FCPS meals, please take note of the schedule changes throughout the summer months. Thank you for sharing this information with your FCPS neighbors! |
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