News from the Nest - April 24, 2023

Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 04/24/2023 04:02 PM EDT

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The Swing of Spring

Spring is in full swing in our nest!  Last week we celebrated Earth Day as well as the Month of the Military Child.  Several students drew posters to encourage recycling.  We also wore our “RED” to Remember Everyone Deployed.

We are looking forward to the Children’s Festival this coming Saturday, April 29th from 10:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at Crestwood.  Please bring your family and enjoy games, performances, community resources, and food trucks. We look forward to seeing you there!

Sincerely,

Marguerite Saitta, Principal

Larry Caines, Assistant Principal

Kolette De La Cruz, Assistant Principal

Picture Day

Spring Picture Days is tommorrow, Tuesday, April 25th!
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Dear Parents and Guardians:

Across Virginia, students will be taking Standards of Learning (SOL) tests this spring. Federal and state education departments have decided not to cancel this year’s assessments. In Fairfax County Public Schools, testing for grades 3-8 will be scheduled between May 1 – 26, 2023.  Retakes will be scheduled May 1 – June 2, 2023.  Below is our Crestwood ES SOL Testing Calendar.  Starting this year, SOL Testing is a one day test.  Students can take as long as they need to test.  If your student needs to continue testing past dismissal, you will receive a phone call from the School Testing Coordinator.

Please contact the Main Office at 703-923-5400 or your School Testing Coordinator Kolette De La Cruz or Larry Caines if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Kolette De La Cruz & Larry Caines

School Testing Coordinator/Assistant Principal

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Join us for LHStival

Lewis High School invites all Lewis Pyramid families to the LHStival on Friday, April 28th from 4:00-7:00 p.m. for games, crafts and food. All activities will be held at the Lewis High School baseball field. 

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How to Register for Pre-K or Early Head Start

Fairfax County offers pre-K for students 3-4 years old whose parents meet income requirements and Early Head Start is for infants, toddlers, and expectant mothers who meet income requirements. To register, parents or caregivers should:

  1. Complete the application form.
  2. Make a copy of the child’s birth certificate and a residency document (lease, dead, or mortgage). 

If your child is selected for one of the programs, the following will need to be completed: 

  1. a school physical.
  2. dental exam.
  3. FCPS school registration forms. 

A family service partner will be assigned to guide families through the entire application process. Learn more on the Early Childhood application webpage, or call 703-208-7900 (English) or 703-208-7901 (Spanish). 

Child Find Screenings

Child Find is the process of identifying children with potential special education needs as well as educating the community about child development and the importance of early intervention. Child Find screenings and services are provided by the FCPS Early Childhood Identification and Services program for children ages 20 months through 5 years who live in Fairfax County or Fairfax city. Learn more on the Child Find website.

Upcoming Dates:

April 25th -  Spring Picture Day

April 29th - Crestwood ES Children's Festival 10:30am - 2:00pm

May 1st - 5th - Staff Appreciation Week!

May 1st - June 2nd - SOL Testing Window

May 29th - Memorial Day Holiday - No School