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Dear Stenwood Families,
Welcome to the 2021-22 school year! The Stenwood Hive Happenings is back each Friday, providing you with information to stay connected with what’s happening at school and to keep you in the loop with important dates and deadlines.
We had a wonderful week reuniting with our staff on Monday and welcoming our students and families back yesterday for Open House. Our teachers have shared the joy and excitement they have from getting to know your child through their Virtual Meet and Greets. A huge thank you to our custodians for all of the cleaning and furniture moving they have done. To our teachers and staff for getting everything prepared. Also, to our amazing office staff that have supported all of our registration and logistics.
To prepare for next school year, please make sure you carefully go through the information below to help us with a smooth start to the new school year:
- Forms for the Beginning of the School Year
- Activating Your SIS ParentVUE Account
- Stenwood Classroom and PTA Form
- Virtual Back to School Night on 8/31/21
- Tech Resource: Stenwood Stingers YouTube Channel!
- What is Schoology?
- School Meals and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications
Thank you for the outpouring of positivity, joy, and excitement many of you have shared as we prepare for our return next week. As you work with your child in getting back in the routines of school, remember to share that excitement and positive mindset so that we are off to a great start on Monday.
We can’t wait to see you all then!
Sincerely,
Erica Riley, Principal
esriley@fcps.edu
Twitter @esriley1
Meredith Mitchell, Assistant Principal
mamitchell@fcps.edu
Twitter @MereMitchellAP
Forms for the Beginning of the School Year
Every school year we collect vital information from our Stenwood families during the first few days of school. During Thursday’s Open House, you received a packet with paper copies of these forms to complete and return back as soon as possible. Below you will find links for downloadable copies and some digital submission options for these important forms. If you are able, we encourage your family to complete and submit the forms digitally (when possible). Thank you in advance for your cooperation in helping us obtain this information prior to the start of our school year.
Required Forms
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Emergency Care Card Form - Please be sure that all information on this form is correct. While you may download this form and return a physical copy to school at a later date, we request, if possible, you make any changes using weCare@School via your SIS ParentVue Account. See the section below regarding accessing your SIS account. We must have an updated form for every student on file at the school. It is extremely important that we have the name and phone numbers of at least two people in the “Other Contact Information” section of the form. Please be sure to notify the school office of any changes in phone numbers or email addresses that occur during the school year by using weCare@School via your ParentVue Account.
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Health Information Form - While you are updating your Emergency Care Card Information using weCare@School , make sure to fill out the “Current Health Conditions” and/or “Current Medical Care Details on the ECC form. This is our preferred method for supplying information we need on the Health Information Form.
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Digital Permission Form - This form asks for the required parental consent of certain apps and instructional software that may be used in instruction. You can review the apps Stenwood plans on using here. Please respond as soon as possible so that teachers may plan instruction appropriately using approved tools. We appreciate your responses before the first day of school.
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Student Rights and Responsibilities - Finalized SR&R documents are now posted here. This handbook explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable and supportive school environment. Parent/Guardians can acknowledge receipt of the SR&R in the SIS ParentVue Account or sign the Parent Signature Sheet to acknowledge that you have received this document. Please read and review the handbook with your child, and then e-sign through ParentVue or return the signed signature sheet to school by September 2nd.
Optional Forms (Return ONLY if applicable):
- Objection to Release of Directory Information to the Public
- School Counseling Opt-Out Forms
- Objection to Release of Information for Commercial Purposes
If you have no objection to the activities described in this booklet, do NOT sign or submit any of the forms.
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Family Life Education Opt Out Forms - Please read and return the opt-out form for your child’s grade level ONLY if you do not want your child to participate. You can learn more about FLE here and further program questions may be addressed at our school by contacting our assistant principal, Meredith Mitchell. If you choose to have your child participate in the Family Life Education Program, you do not need to return the form.
- Identification of Military Connected Students - Local school divisions are required to identify students who have a parent in the United States uniformed services.
Activating Your SIS ParentVUE Account
The SIS (Student Information System) ParentVUE Account is an online tool parents can use to access information about their child’s attendance, report cards, discipline incidents, health information, and more. In ParentVUE, you can also view student progress reports/report cards and SOL scores.
Your secure SIS ParentVUE Account offers you the ability to use one username/password to login to both the SIS ParentVUE Account and Schoology.
Using the SIS ParentVUE account, parents will also be able to view school information, including teacher e-mail addresses, the FCPS calendar, and emergency contact information. Visit the FCPS website and use the search function and keywords “SIS Parent Overview” for more information.
Many of our Stenwood families have already activated your SIS ParentVUE account with the activation key. If you are unable to login to your account, you may need to reset your password on the SIS Parent Account login page (https://sisparent.fcps.edu):
- Select the “Forgot Password” button.
- Your username is the primary email address you have on file with us in our Student Information System.
- More information is available here.
Newly enrolled families should have received an activation key for your account. If you have not yet activated your account, please reach out to Sonja Hunt (snhunt@fcps.edu ) or Brian Spector (bmspector@fcps.edu).
Please take action now to ensure your account is active, so that you won’t miss a beat!
Stenwood Classroom and PTA Form
Interested in volunteering to be a class parent, volunteering in our cafeteria or library, OR just looking to stay connected with the great work of our PTA?
Please complete the Stenwood Classroom and PTA Form.
More information about the PTA is available on their website.
Virtual Back to School Night on 8/31/21
Virtual Back to School Night on Tuesday, 8/31 from 6:00 - 7:30pm
Join your child’s teacher for a virtual Back to School Night!!! This session will focus on curriculum, specific grade level information, and Family Life Education information.
Here is the schedule for the evening:
Session 1:
6:00 - 6:40pm
* Transition Time: 6:40 - 6:50pm *
Session 2 (repeat of Session 1):
6:50 - 7:30pm
Stay tuned for session links from your child’s teacher. The session will be recorded if you are unable to attend.
Tech Resource: Stenwood Stingers YouTube Channel!
The Stenwood Stingers YouTube Channel is a great resource for all your tech questions! |
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What Is Schoology?
Stenwood is excited to continue in our second year with our new learning management system: Schoology. Schoology is a learning space that enhances face-to-face and distance learning through communication, collaboration, and personalized learning.
Teachers can use Schoology to post their classroom materials online; to provide a safe forum for students to discuss their ideas and collaborate on projects; and to assign and collect homework electronically. It helps students stay organized and it keeps the class connected.
Parent Accounts
A Schoology Parent Account gives you access to:
- Your child’s classes.
- Your child’s upcoming assignments.
- School, class, and group announcements.
Parent accounts will be available in mid-August. To access Schoology, parents will need to have an active SIS/ParentVUE account.
More information on how to login and use Schoology is available online.
School Meals and
Free/Reduced Lunch Applications
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Each student is eligible for one no-cost breakfast and one no-cost lunch each school day. Check out the FCPS school meals menus. If your student would like to purchase additional meals or a la carte items, they will need to pay. |
The best way to purchase items this year is to use MySchoolBucks. Set up your student’s MySchoolBucks account and help them memorize their pin. If you have questions about MySchoolBucks, our front office staff can help.
Free/Reduced Lunch Applications are available for those who qualify and wish to initiate or renew their applications for the 21-22 school year. While a school breakfast and lunch are provided at no cost this school year, your family may benefit from keeping your application up to date. The application is available HERE.
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