Dogwood Digest 1/19/2023

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Dear Families, 

We continue to appreciate your partnership and collaboration to support your children at school. Another way to get involved is to work at Dogwood. We have a few positions open that would support students in the school. We have the following positions coming open:

  • Special Education Instructional Assistant position 
  • Monitor position to support students across the school
  • Cafeteria monitor

Please read the information below. There is a lot of information to include you in school decisions. Remember, you are their first teacher. 

With Gratitude, 

Kate Beckner, Principal


Theater

Broadway Night 2023 at South Lakes High School

It's time for Broadway Night!! Come and see your friends on stage at the South Lakes High School Little Theatre as they sing and dance to musical theater selections.  They have been working very hard on putting together this production and can't wait for you to see it.  

Showtimes are:

Friday, Jan 20th at 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan 21st at 2 p.m.

Saturday, Jan 21st at 7 p.m.

Tickets are available at www.southlakeschorus.org/tickets


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:

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.


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Student Mentors Share Their Love of Music

On Tuesdays after school, a group of middle and high school students volunteer their time and share their passion for classical music while mentoring elementary students at Dogwood Elementary School. Click here to find out more:

https://dogwoodes.fcps.edu/features/student-mentors-share-their-love-music


Attendance

 

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.  


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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.


FCPS Cares

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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Social Media: Follow @DogwoodFairfax on Twitter or @Dogwood.Fairfax on Facebook

Email Updates: Sign up for Dogwood News You Choose to receive weekly updates

On the web: Check out the Dogwood website and FCPS website for updates.


Upcoming Dates

January 25- End of Second Quarter- 2 hour early release (Dismissal: 1:35 p.m.)

January 26-27 Student Holidays | Staff Development & Teacher Workday

February 20 Holiday | No School | President's Day

Bell Schedule

8:35 am - 3:35 pm 

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