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Dear Dogwood Families,
Welcome to the 2022-2023 school year. We are so excited to have you back on August 22nd. It is going to be a great year. There are a lot of messages below to help support you in returning. Please read carefully below and call the office if you have any questions at 703-262-3000.
We look forward to partnering with you this year.
Kate Beckner, Principal
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Bus & Classroom Assignments
Bus Assignments - Student bus assignments are now available in ParentVue, https://myparent.fcps.edu/login.xhtml If you need assistance or have not registered for ParentVue, please call the main office at 703-262-3100.
Classroom Teacher Assignments - Student classroom assignments will be sent via the eNotify email system by Tuesday, August 16th. The classroom assignments will be pushed out to your email address that is on file with the school.
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Dogwood Visits
Be on the lookout for a visit to your home from your child’s new teacher on Thursday, August 18th, between 9:00 AM-11:30 AM. This is a great way for us to welcome you back to school and to start that relationship from teachers to families. Teachers will come with a flier regarding open house which is the next day. Listen for that knock on your door!
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Open House is Coming!
In-Person Friday, August 19th
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Please join us for an in-person Open House to meet your new teacher and visit the school on Friday, August 19th. We are looking forward to seeing all of our old friends and meeting our new ones! This event will be in person with alphabetically staggered time slots based on last names.
A-H: 12:00-12:45
I-P: 12:45-1:30
Q-Z: 1:30-2:15
Come by during that time and get to see your new classroom, meet the teacher (again), sign up for Kiss and Ride, alert teachers to your child’s method of transportation and to access resources. To ensure you see it all, will have a scavenger hunt!
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Be on the Lookout for Dogwood's Parental Permission to Use Digital Resources
Fairfax County Public Schools provides access to digital resources to maximize learning opportunities and protect student privacy. Each FCPS digital resource has had an instructional and technical review. Information about the educational technology tools approved for use within FCPS can be found in the online Digital Ecosystem Library.
Some FCPS-approved resources require parental consent. Parents will receive more information from Dogwood the first week of school. This will include the list of educational technology tools used and explain the process for providing permission. It is critical that parents respond to the request for parental permission so teachers can plan to use the best technology tools with students this school year.
Parents can find more information about FCPS-approved digital resources on the Digital Resources in FCPS webpage.
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FREE AND REDUCED MEALS
Dogwood Elementary School will provide free breakfast and lunch for all families during the 2022-2023 school year. Families still should submit an application for approval for free and reduced-price meals this school year. A lot of our funding depends on the percentage of families who qualify and the application process provides access to other resources.
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 is available 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.
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.
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Student Rights & Responsibilities Includes Cell Phone Usage
The Student Rights and Responsibilities document (SR&R) explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. Read the Letter from the Superintendent on the 2022-23 Student Rights and Responsibilities: A Guide for Families.Key changes to the document for the 2022-23 school year include:
- Adding rights to protect citizenship and immigration status from unauthorized sharing.
- Changes to FCPS’ Acceptable Use Policy Regulation for Technology.
- A new section on cell phones.
The new section on cell phones prohibits cell phone use in classrooms. We recognize that this new policy will be a shift for many students and families this year, but research shows that managing phone use during class time will support students’ attention and ability to fully engage in their learning. Schools are partnering with parents to have students understand the importance of putting their phones away to minimize distractions during class.
Students in K-8 must keep phones silenced and in backpacks for the duration of the school day. Cell phones may only be used on campus before and after school.
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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. |
Upcoming Dates
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
A-H: 12:00-12:45
I-P: 12:45-1:30
Q-Z: 1:30-2:15
- Come to Dogwood and meet your teacher
Monday August 22nd- First Day of School!
September 2nd & 5th- Student Holiday Labor Day
Bell Schedule
8:35 am - 3:35 pm
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