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Dear Dogwood families,
We hope everyone had a wonderful winter break and are ready to jump start a great beginning to 2023. We have enjoyed welcoming all the smiling faces back to school. Our New Year’s resolution is to continue to engage families in their child’s learning so that you can participate in their success from home. We hope you join us in this resolution.
Thank you to all the families that supported your student through the ST Math challenge! We had over 150 students take their school computers home and engage with ST Math! This program helps students learn math through solving puzzles. Thank you for partnering in your child’s education. You are their first teacher and we need this partnership for our students to be successful. We have 3 students who have won robots for completing the highest amount of puzzles and we will recognize all students who participated. However, although robots are awesome, the real prize is closing gaps in our child’s understanding of math concepts.
We welcome 2023 and all the greatness that it holds. May it be a wonderful year for you, your friends and families as well.
We look forward to partnering with you,
Kate Beckner, Principal
Kim Seck, Assistant PrincipalDaphne Holliday, Assistant Principal
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TONIGHT: Langston Hughes Curriculum Night
Rising Langston Hughes 7th graders and parents for school year 2023-2024
Wednesday, January 11th 6:30-7:30
Students and parents will learn about daily life as a Hughes student, core curriculum, electives, clubs, and other school programs and activities. Learn more about the International Baccalaureate (IB), AVID, advanced academics, and special education and ESOL services. Students will have an opportunity to tour our school and explore electives classrooms.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr., schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 16th. We invite you to explore a service opportunity with your family during this Weekend of Service. FCPS is collaborating with Volunteer Fairfax for this weekend of service to provide service opportunities for all ages January 14-16. Volunteer Fairfax has updated their website and additional details can be found here.
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Start the new year off with improved attendance. Daily attendance routines, created at home or in school, can reduce stress for students and families and create a sense of safety and security, especially after chaotic transitions.
Magnet School Application and Lottery Information
The Magnet Program registration window will be open from Wednesday March 1, through Wednesday, April 12, 2023. No late applications are accepted.
To learn more about the programs and the registration process, families are encouraged to attend one of the Parent Informational Nights:
- Hunters Woods Elementary, February 13, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - In-person
- Snow date: February 21, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
- Bailey’s Upper, February 15, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - Virtual only
- Bailey’s Primary, February 16, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - In person
- Snow date: February 23, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
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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.
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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
January 16- Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday (No School)
January 25- End of Second Quarter- 2 hour early release (Dismissal: 1:35 p.m.)
January 26-27 Student Holidays | Staff Development & Teacher Workday
Bell Schedule
8:35 am - 3:35 pm
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