Stenwood Hive Happenings


Hive Happenings Newsletter


Dear Stenwood Families, 

Next week wraps up the final days of the 2nd quarter!  We can’t believe we are already halfway through the 22-23 school year.  We loved seeing all of the Career Day outfits today; our future looks very bright with our Stingers leading the way!

As a reminder, Wednesday 1/25 is a 2 hour early release day, Thursday 1/26, and Friday 1/27 are student holidays. Our teachers and staff will be using these days to participate in professional development and complete 2nd quarter progress reports.  You can expect progress reports to go home on Wednesday, February 8th

See below for more information about: 

  • SEL Screener Information and Parent Workshop - Reminder
  • Yearbook Ordering - *Deadline is TODAY!* - Reminder
  • Parents and Guardians of Rising 7th Graders - Reminder

  • Magnet School Application and Lottery Information - NEW
  • CYS Military Family Life Counselors- Lunch and Learn Sessions - NEW
  • COVID-19 Compensatory Education Plan Meetings for Families of Students with Disabilities - NEW
  • Alcohol and Drug Parent Information at Marshall - Reminder
  • Tech Adventure Camp! - NEW
  • Sign Up to be an FCPS Science Fair Judge- Reminder
  • Positivity Project: Social Intelligence
  • School Meals/Menu and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications - Reminder

Sincerely,

Erica Riley, Principal
esriley@fcps.edu 
Twitter @esriley1

Meredith Mitchell, Assistant Principal 
mamitchell@fcps.edu


SEL Screener Information and Parent Workshop

Parents in grades 3-6, soon you will be receiving your child’s SEL screener results in the mail.  FCPS has created a webpage dedicated to helping parents understand the results of the SEL screener data, how to talk to your child about the screener data, and conversation starters/skill builders for each of the domains.  Please take advantage of these resources.

Our Stenwood Mental Health Team will be offering a Parent Coffee on Tuesday, 1/31 at 8:30am on Zoom.  During this time, the team will share about SEL (Social Emotional Learning), about the screener itself, talk about how to interpret results, and share some of the supports Stenwood has in place for students.  A link will be provided at a closer date.  This session will be recorded for anyone who is unable to attend.  


Yearbook Ordering - Deadline Today!

Yearbooks are sold ONLY online; they can be purchased for $16.25 using a credit card or PayPal account.  Yearbooks and order options will be delivered to the school at the end of the school year.

Yearbook

 

Simply go to yearbookforever.com and enter our school name.

DEADLINE IS January 20th, 2023 FOR ALL YEARBOOK ORDERS.


Parents and Guardians of Rising 7th Graders

It’s that time of year where your children start the transition process for Middle School! You may have received the following information via post mail or e-notify from Kilmer and Thoreau too, but just in case we are putting it in Hive Happenings for your convenience. Below are links to the Rising 7th grade events that are happening at Kilmer and Thoreau soon.

2023 Rising 7th grader information for Kilmer

2023 Rising 7th grader information for Thoreau

Registration Activities Flyer for Thoreau

Note: Parents of students eligible for Level IV services:  If you are living in the Thoreau boundaries, your child is eligible to attend Kilmer as their assigned center school.  You may also send your child to Thoreau for Local Level IV services. You may want to attend the Kilmer and Thoreau events as you make your decision. They will provide information on this process.

UPDATE! Both Kilmer and Thoreau Middle School Counselors are coming to Stenwood on Friday February 10th, 9:00-9:45 AM to guide students on course registration. Since 6th graders will be registering for their middle school courses that day please make sure their laptops are fully charged and they also bring them to school. We kindly ask to avoid making any appointments (dentist, doctors etc.) on this date and time.

Should you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact Ms. Hapangama.


Magnet School Application and Lottery Information

The Magnet Program registration window will be open from Wednesday March 1st, through Wednesday, April 12th, 2023.  No late applications are accepted.

If you are interested to learn more about the programs and the registration process, you are encouraged to attend one of the Parent Informational Nights:

  • Hunters Woods Elementary, February 13th, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - In-person
    • Snow date: February 21st, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
  • Bailey’s Upper, February 15th, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - Virtual only
  • Bailey’s Primary, February 16th, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - In person
    • Snow date: February 23rd, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.

https://www.fcps.edu/registration/elementary-magnet-school-lottery


CYS Military Family Life Counselors

Lunch and Learn Sessions

Lunch and Learn with CYS

COVID-19 Compensatory Education Plan Meetings for Families of Students with Disabilities

Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to implementing a plan for COVID-19 compensatory education as part of its obligation to provide a free appropriate public education (FAPE) to students with disabilities. Please join us at an informational meeting for parents/guardians and other stakeholders:

Wednesday, January 25th, 7-9 p.m.

Visit our website to see what language interpretation services will be available at each meeting and to learn more about the COVID-19 Compensatory Education Plan.


Alcohol and Drug Parent Information Session at Marshall

Presentation from the FCPS Office of Student Safety and Wellness: Preparing Families for Difficult Conversations about Alcohol & Drugs.

Marshall

FCPS Tech Adventure Camp 

The Career and Technical Education (CTE) office of FPCS is planning a Tech Adventure Camp (TAC), a weekly exploratory camp designed to give students the opportunity to explore STEAM, culinary, health, trades, business, and marketing areas. The camp is open to students in grades K-6 during the 2022-23 school year.

Eligibility

Open to students in grades K-6 during the 2022-23 school year. Space is limited, and registration is on a first-come basis until seats are filled.

All students are welcome: FCPS students, Students enrolled in private schools, Students who are homeschooled, Non-Fairfax County residents.

Tech Adventure Camp

Sign Up to be an FCPS Science Fair Judge

Science Judge

Positivity Project: Social Intelligence

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This week, we are focusing on Social Intelligence. You are aware of other people’s thoughts and feelings. You understand why they do things.

 

"When people talk, listen completely. Most people never listen.”

                                                          ~Ernest Hemingway

 

Questions you might enjoy talking about:

  • What does a good listener do?
  • What does being a good listener have to do with Social Intelligence?
  • What can you do to be a better listener?

School Meals and

Free/Reduced Lunch Applications

Food

Breakfast and Lunch

Breakfast and lunch are NO longer provided at no cost.  Breakfast will be $1.75.  Lunch will be $3.25, milk $0.60.  Breakfast and lunch will be served beginning the first day of school.  Money can be added to your child(ren)’s accounts using www.myschoolbucks.com.  You can also write a check to Stenwood Food Services and deliver it to our Food Services Manager at Open House.   You can find the menu for breakfast and lunch at https://fcps.nutrislice.com/menu/stenwood-elementary.  

Free and Reduced-Price Status

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals will continue to receive these benefits through the end of September.   A new application must be filled out each new school year and forms are available  online now: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/food-and-nutrition-programs/free-and-reduced-price-meals.  Applications are accepted at any time, but we encourage you to apply or renew your application before the end of September. Call (703) 813-4800 if you need help. This must be completed for eligible students to receive free meals.  


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Stay Connected

Here are a few ways to stay connected with all the happenings at Stenwood ES

WEBSITE: Stenwood ES

TWITTER: @StenwoodES

FACEBOOK: Stenwood Elementary

FACEBOOK (PTA): StenwoodPTA

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