WHAT'S GOING ON IN THE FOREST- Summer Edition

Upcoming Dates 2023

Class Placement Emails 

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We hope all of our Newington Forest Knights are excited for the new school year! We have been working diligently on class placement lists. Parents will be notified of students class placement by email no later then Friday, August 11 of who their child's teacher will be. 


School Supply List 

If you are ready to shop for school supplies, below is the link  on the Newington Forest website. 

https://newingtonforestes.fcps.edu/academics/2023-2024-school-supply-lists


2023-2024 Bell Schedule for Newington Forest Elementary 

Doors open for student arrival at 8:35 AM

Class begins at: 8:50am

Any student arriving after 8:50am must be walked in to the main office by their parent. 

Dismissal begins at: 3:35pm


Free-Reduced Meal Applications

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If you submitted an application for Free or Reduced-Price Meals last school year for your child(ren), please be sure to submit a new application for the upcoming school year. The current eligibility status will expire 30 days after the start of the new school year.

Apply for free and reduced-price meals by visiting https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application. Eligibility may also provide your child(ren) other important benefits. Be sure your child(ren) are approved for the 23-24 school year. 

The online application is available in the following languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, Tagalog, French, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Korean. The online application can be completed on mobile devices. If an email address is provided, notification will be e-mailed regarding approval.


Girls on the Run 

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Girls on the Run (GOTR) is coming to Newington Elementary School!

GOTR is a physical activity based positive youth development program for girls in 4th-6th grade. By using a curriculum that creatively integrates running with life lessons, Girls on the Run empowers girls to develop the confidence and character they need to become strong and healthy young adults.

Registration for the Fall 2023 program will be open from August 14 through September 5. The season will run from the week of September 11 through November 19. The team will meet two days a week after school and the program culminates in a celebratory 5K at the end of the season! The standard program fee is $185 and includes 20 lessons/practices, a t-shirt, GOTR giveaway, entry into the 5K, a 5K medal, and more. Military and sibling discounts, as well as financial assistance, is available.  For more information, go to the Girls on the Run of NOVA website or contact the Girls on the Run team’s head coach, Cynthia Thompson, at ccthompson1@fcps.edu.  

Please inquire about registration beginning on August 14th at www.gotrnova.org and be sure to stop by the information booth at our Open House on August 18th, 8:30-9:30.


Community Day 

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JOIN THE NEWINGTON FOREST PTA

Newington Forest PTA is a non-profit, volunteer organization made up of parents, teachers, and community members committed to enhancing the educational experience for all Knights! The efforts of the PTA provide many valuable services for students, families, and staff. Through hosting fun family events funding classroom grants, supporting school-wide initiatives and more, the PTA creates a sense of community and a positive learning environment for all Knights. We invite you to become an active member of Newington Forest Elementary PTA!

https://newingtonforestpta.memberhub.com/