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Dear Stenwood Families,
Thank you to our school counselors! Mrs. Hapangama and Mrs. Berick are always ready to come to the rescue and support all of our Stingers.
We loved seeing so many Stingers last night at our PTA’s Paint Night! It was so wonderful to see all of the budding artists! If you have not had a chance to submit your pictures from last night, please submit them here: https://forms.gle/r8wgEyF3MPkaF1ZZ9 (you have to be logged into gmail) or email them directly to Mrs. Krum, jekrum@fcps.edu. The link for submitting them on our website that was shared last night is unfortunately NOT working, so please send them again! We want to see all the amazing artwork.
Do you ever feel like you need a quick reminder about a spirit day or upcoming school event? We are creating a new TalkingPoints group that you can sign up for that will provide those quick reminders to come to you in a text because we know there is a lot to keep track of! If you would like to join, please fill out this form.
Looking ahead to next week, Wednesday, 2/15 is spring picture day for both class pictures and individual portraits. Friday, 2/17 is SCA Spirit Day and the theme is Wacky Day.
See below for more information about:
- Bus Delay Information - NEW
- SEL Screener Information and Parent Workshop - Slidedeck and Recording - NEW
- Magnet School Application and Lottery Information - Reminder
- Spring Picture Day - February 15th! - Reminder
- Kindergarten Registration for 2023-24 School Year Now Available - Reminder
- Positivity Project: Love
- 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
Bus Delay Information
FCPS has a Bus Delay Notification System to centrally alert families when buses are delayed. Bookmark this site to stay informed!
SEL Screener Information and Parent Workshop
Parents in grades 3-6, should have received 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. If you did not have a chance to join our parent coffee on Tuesday, here is the recording and slidedeck.
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
Spring Picture Day - February 15th!
- Approximately ten days after picture day, parents/guardians will have the option to order online.
- Victor O’Neill Studio will offer free shipping during a two week period once images are online.
- Please feel free to direct questions regarding picture day or online ordering to our office at the following email: Underclass@vosphoto.com
2023 - 24 Kindergarten Registration
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It is already that time of year to start planning for next year. Our Kindergarten registration for the 2023-2024 school year is now open. Please use the online portal to submit your initial information and our registrar, Mrs. Hunt, will follow up with you.
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If you have a child at home who will be five by September 30th, please register now. If you have any neighbors with rising kindergartners, please send this information to them, as well.
Positivity Project: Love
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This week, we are focusing on Love. You value close relationships with others and being close to people. |
"Love and compassion are necessities not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive.”
~Dalai Lama
Questions you might enjoy talking about:
- Why do you think defining love can be so difficult?
- Are there times when love is difficult to give others?
- Why do you think it’s often difficult to demonstrate love to our families and/or friends?
School Meals and
Free/Reduced Lunch Applications
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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.
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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.
Lights, Camera, Action!
4th Grade and Kindergarten Reading Buddies!
Fun at Recess!
Fun at Lunch!
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