 Our Falcons are loving having STEAM back at Forestdale! These 5th grade electrical engineers created circuits and then used multimeters to measure the voltage before and after the circuit closed. Do you know why the voltage dropped? They do!
Second Quarter Progress Reports
Printed copies of Progress Reports will go home in Thursday folders on February 3. You can also see your child's progress report in the online portal, SIS ParentVue. If you need help setting up your parent account, contact our Student Information Assistant, Blanca Barrios, at (703)313-4308 or at bibarrios@fcps.edu.
FCPS 22-23 Calendar Approved
The FCPS 2022-23 school year calendar was approved at the January 27 School Board Meeting. This calendar focuses on instruction as well as student and operational needs. The calendar is aligned with neighboring school districts and adds additional key observance days.
Most importantly, this calendar was developed with significant input from the FCPS community. Thank you to everyone who participated in the process through surveys, webinars, and participation in the feedback committee. This reflects the best effort of everyone the school calendar touches.
Important dates for planning:
First day of School: Monday, August 22
Labor Day Holidays: Friday, September 2 & Monday, September 5
Winter Break: December 19 - January 2. Return on January 3
Spring Break: April 3 - 7
To find out more about next year’s school calendar, visit the FCPS website.
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
Check out the free upcoming vaccine opportunities! Click the links below for more details.
Lynbrook Elementary School: February 1, 4:30-7:00 p.m.
Springfield Town Center: Saturdays & Sundays, 12:00-6:00 p.m.
Fairfax County Government Buildings: Various days and times
 Employment Opportunities in FCPS
Substitute Teachers
FPCS is seeking individuals to serve as substitute teachers! Are you or somebody you know interested in substitute teaching with FCPS? Apply here. If you are interested in serving as a substitute teacher at Forestdale, please email Ms. Debbie Hoffmann at dahoffmann@fcps.edu.
Student Monitors
Enjoy working with students? FCPS is seeking individuals to serve as student monitors. Student monitors provide supervision support in the classroom, lunchroom, and outside. If you would like more information about the position, please review the job description and apply online. If you are interested in serving as a student monitor at Forestdale, please email Ms. Debbie Hoffmann at dahoffmann@fcps.edu.
Bus Drivers
FCPS Needs School Bus Drivers! New drivers will receive a $3,000 signing bonus - $1,500 after consecutive employment of 90 workdays, and $1,500 will be given after the first 180 working days (paid school days) if the driver receives a satisfactory yearly evaluation and is recommended for continued employment with FCPS Office of Transportation Services.
New Hourly Rate for School Bus Drivers - We are also excited to share that the hourly pay for bus drivers has increased to $22.91! Apply here.
Important Dates
February 2
Virtual PTA Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
February 3
Progress Reports Go Home
February 21
Presidents' Day Holiday, No School
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