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Dear Stenwood Families,
Our students are 100 days smarter! This week we did a lot of celebrating: we celebrated Valentine’s Day, 100th day, and our 1st graders celebrated 101 days of 1st grade. We are so proud of the learning that your children have demonstrated. Thank you to all of the class parents who organized our fun Valentine’s parties!
Today was a special treat when our 4th grade strings students were able to perform for their classmates and parents. We like to call this occasion an Informance, because our musicians do an awesome job instructing the upcoming 3rd graders all about what they’ve learned in class so far this year. We love that so many of our Stingers get involved in our music programs and are grateful for Ms. Campbell for leading today’s show!
Monday, February 20th is a school holiday for students and staff. We hope you enjoy the long weekend.
See below for more information about:
- Stenwood Parent Reminder Texts
- SEL Screener Information and Parent Workshop - Slidedeck and Recording - Reminder
- Magnet School Application and Lottery Information - Reminder
- Kindergarten Registration for 2023-24 School Year Now Available - Reminder
- Positivity Project: Humility
- 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
Stenwood Parent Reminder Texts
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.
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.
https://www.fcps.edu/registration/elementary-magnet-school-lottery
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: Humility
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This week, we are focusing on Humility. You do not seek the spotlight. You let your actions speak for themselves. |
"Humility is not thinking less of yourself; it’s thinking of yourself less.”
~Rick Warren
Questions you might enjoy talking about:
- How is being honest with yourself related to humility?
- Would you be a good teacher of humility?
- Why is humility important to lead others and to make a positive impact?
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.
Valentine's Day Parties!
Virtual Paint Night!
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