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Dear Stenwood Families,
Yesterday’s weather makes us think that spring is right around the corner! These are also the days where our Lost and Found explodes. Please make sure your child’s name is on all articles of clothing that they could take off (as well as water bottles, lunch boxes, etc.). You are also welcome to check in at the office and take a peek in the Lost and Found.
We have a lot of schedule impacts in the hive next week. On Thursday we have a 2 hour early release. We will also welcome our newest Stingers on Thursday afternoon. If you have a rising kindergartener, we hope we see you on Thursday at 2:30. Please also spread the word to your neighbors if they have school-aged children. Friday is a student holiday.
See below for more information about:
- Stingers are Readers Week Begins on Monday February 27th! - New
- Principal’s Coffee - How to Support your Reader - New
- Stenwood Parent Reminder Texts - Reminder
- Magnet School Application and Lottery Information - Reminder
- Kindergarten Registration for 2023-24 School Year Now Available - Reminder
- Positivity Project: Love of Learning
- 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
Stingers Are Readers Week Begins on Monday February 27th!
To celebrate reading we will have Spirit Week--please encourage your students to participate in each day’s theme:
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Monday, February 27th
Head Full of Books Day
Wear your favorite hat
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Tuesday, February 28th
Curl up with a Good Book Day
Wear your favorite pajamas
(School appropriate)
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Wednesday, March 1st
Super Reader Day
Dress like your favorite hero
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Thursday, March 2nd
Stingers are Readers Day
Wear your favorite Stenwood Spirit Wear
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Principal’s Coffee - How to Support your Reader
In a previous session, we shared about the shift in instruction in FCPS to the Science of Reading, if you missed that session, you can find the slidedeck and recording below. We would now like to invite you to a session to learn more about how you can support your reader at home.
We are going to offer two sessions, one for students who are emergent/beginning readers, this will be geared to students who are mainly in Kindergarten - 2nd grade and a session for proficient readers - this session will be geared towards students in the upper grades. Please feel free to join us for one or both sessions. The sessions will be recorded for those who are not able to attend at the times listed below.
Emergent/beginning readers - March 13th at 9am
Proficient readers - March 20th at 9am
Links will be sent out as the date approaches.
Shifts in Literacy Instruction
Slidedeck
Recording:
https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/rec/play/K74umzJ46C806WhyNO38id2fCiU8LsnxNrhHon0WGV1yroWTMcMOIV6wjP6mvjy5l5dOWFjTLvav600x.o2kCPUvPUhzZIMF0
Passcode: %JB*5Aw95x
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
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: Love of Learning
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This week, we are focusing on Love of Learning. You master new topics and skills on your own or in school. |
"The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.”
~B.B. King
Questions you might enjoy talking about:
- What kinds of things do you like learning?
- Do you think it’s true that you can learn ANYTHING?
- What do you think are the benefits of loving to learn?
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.
4th Grade Strings Showcase!
4th Grade Butter Making Activity!
4th Grade and Kindergarten Reading Buddies!
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