Dogwood Digest 12/16/2022

Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 12/16/2022 03:28 PM EST

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We wanted to take a minute to wish you and your whole family a wonderful winter break. We hope you have a relaxing two weeks off and we will welcome your students back to school, January 3, 2023. If you are celebrating any holidays we wish you safe travels and warm winter wishes.

Please remember if your child signed up for the ST Math challenge and is bringing home a computer, you should have them log in and use ST Math daily. We look forward to announcing which students won the robots after we return.

Thank you for all of the support and partnering with us. We look forward to a wonderful 2023!

With gratitude,

Kate Beckner, Principal

Kim Seck, Assistant Principal

Daphne Holliday, Assistant Principal

Preparing for Winter Weather

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.

FCPS’ inclement weather procedures will remain the same as last year. The first five inclement weather days will be traditional “snow days” with no school activities. After those five days, we will use the flexibility provided by the Virginia General Assembly to have unscheduled virtual learning days, whenever possible, to maintain the continuity of learning. Virtual learning on these days will be synchronous/live instruction, following the inclement weather virtual learning day schedule (includes a two-hour delay).

FCPS’ website is generally the first mode of communication during emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.

Be sure to plan ahead for the winter season. Make sure your contact information is up-to-date in weCare@school, bookmark the FCPS website, plan for childcare, if appropriate, and know what items your child may need to take home before a weather event. Please call the Dogwood Office at 703-262-3100 with any questions.

Staying Healthy This Cold/Flu Season

Although the community level of COVID-19 in Fairfax County is currently low, cases of RSV, the flu, and other viruses are on the rise. It continues to be important to wash your hands regularly, cover coughs and sneezes, monitor your health daily, and stay home if you are sick. For more tips, visit our Return to School website.

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

December 19 - January 02- Winter Break (No School) Main Office Closed

January 16- Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday (No School)

January 25- End of Second Quarter- 2 hour early release (Dismissal: 2:05 p.m.)

Bell Schedule

8:35 am - 3:35 pm

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