Message from Glen Forest Principal

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Hello Glen Forest Families,

This evening, Dr. Michelle Reid, FCPS superintendent, will host a Community Conversation at Justice High School from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Language interpretation will be provided, as available, as well as child care and light refreshments. If you plan to attend, please register today at this link: https://www.fcps.edu/blog/superintendent-community-conversations.   

FCPS parents/caregivers, employees, and students in grades 7-12 were emailed an invitation to take the 2023-24 School Year Calendar Survey. This survey is part of an annual process to gather input from the community to help develop the school year calendar for the following year. Please complete the survey by Thursday, December 1, and make your voice heard! For more information or help filling out the survey, please visit our website.

COVID diagnostic testing will be available for FCPS teachers, staff, and students at five locations across the county November 28-30 from 5 to 8 p.m. This testing is for those who are either experiencing COVID symptoms or have been exposed to someone diagnosed with COVID. Appointments are not required, but registration must be completed before testing. Visit the COVID Testing webpage for more information.

Did you know attendance is critical?  Just a few missed days here and there, even if they’re excused absences, can add up to too much lost learning time and put your child behind in school.  This is as true in kindergarten as it is in high school.

• Talk about the importance of showing up to school every day, make that the expectation. 
• Help your child maintain routines, such as finishing homework and getting a good night’s  sleep.
• Find out if your child feels engaged by his classes and feels safe at school. Make sure he or she is not missing class because of behavioral issues and school discipline policies. If any of these are problems, work with your school.
• Stay on top of academic progress and seek help from teachers or tutors if necessary. Make sure teachers know how to contact you.
• Stay on top of your child’s social contacts. Peer pressure can lead to skipping school, while students without many friends can feel isolated.
• Encourage meaningful afterschool activities, including sports and clubs.

Looking ahead to the holiday season, if missing school is unavoidable, talk to your children’s teachers in advance to create a plan for making up missed work.  But remember, a homework packet cannot make up for the interaction and learning that goes on in the classroom.

Visit our website for more attendance resources. 

Free tutoring available!  Students who’ve used Tutor.com have provided positive feedback. Unless they’ve been opted out, students can access Tutor.com through Schoology. Every session is personalized to meet the needs of the student from remedial to advanced levels. Sessions focus on conceptual learning and critical thinking—not quick answers. Learn more at FCPS’ Tutor.com webpage. 

Upcoming Dates: 

Thanksgiving Break, November 23rd-25th

Celebration 5K Running Event, December 3rd - Registration starts at 9am and race begins at 10am - All are welcome!  Please see the flier that was sent home for more information!

As always, thank you for your continued partnership in your child's education.  Please let me know if you have questions, concerns, or compliments.  From Many, We are ONE!  Team Glen Forest!

Sincerely,

Dee Dee Herndon-Wilson, Proud Principal