Dogwood Digest 7/18/2022

Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 07/18/2022 02:15 PM EDT

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Popsicles

POPSICLES ON THE PLAYGROUND

Rising Kindergarten Students: Come join us on the playground! 

On Wednesday, July 20th and Wednesday, August 10th from 5:00-6:00 PM Dogwood will host Popsicles on the Playground for rising kindergarten students. Come meet other kindergarten students and families as well as a visit with our Dogwood Kindergarten Team. We look forward to seeing you. Any questions please call Dogwood Elementary at 703-262-3100.

FREE AND REDUCED MEALS

Families must submit an application and be approved to be eligible for free and reduced-price meals for the 2022-23 school year.

Interested families are encouraged to submit the Free and Reduced-Price Meal application ten  days prior to the first day of the 2022-23 school year. The online application will be available later this summer and accessible via the FCPS homepage.  

Students approved for Free and Reduced-Price Meals may qualify for additional benefits such as waived or reduced fees for instruments, uniforms, field trips, FCPS class fees, and Parktakes classes. Schools also benefit from funding opportunities based on Free and Reduced Price Meal application numbers. 

Watch your email and our website for more information. Learn more about the Free and Reduced-Price Meal program online. If you have questions or need assistance with the Free and Reduced-Price Meals application, please contact Evie Rodriguez 703-262-3100.

https://www.fcps.edu/frm 

 

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Back to school

IMMUNIZATIONS

As we begin to look ahead to the 2022-23 school year, I encourage everyone to Be Wise, Immunize! Immunizations are required for public school entry and help keep children protected from many diseases. Many children missed their well check-ups and their recommended childhood immunizations during recent years of disruptions from COVID-19. It is critical to catch up now to keep children healthy and protect them from serious diseases.

I encourage you to check with your healthcare provider to make sure your child is up to date on required immunizations for the 2022-23 school year as soon as possible. If your child needs a vaccine to complete their records, you can make an appointment with your healthcare provider or visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a schedule of child immunization clinics. 

Remember to request documentation of your child’s immunizations and bring that to Dogwood Elementary School as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please contact us at 703-262-3100.
FCPS Cares

The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story, so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees, specifically at Dogwood.

Stay in Touch

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On the web: Check out the Dogwood website and FCPS website for updates.

Upcoming Dates

 

Wednesday July 20th -  Kindergarten Popsicles on the Playground 5-6 PM

Wednesday August 10th - Kindergarten Popsicles on the Playground 5-6 PM

Thursday August 18th- Dogwood Visits 9:00 AM- 11:30 PM

  • Your classroom teacher will come to YOUR house to meet you.

Friday August 19th- Dogwood Open House 12:00 PM - 2:15 PM

  • Come to Dogwood and meet your teacher

Monday August 22nd- First Day of School! 

  • Arrival at 8:35-8:50 AM

 

 

Bell Schedule

8:35 am - 3:35 pm 

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