 Tomorrow, Tuesday, October 31 is Book Character Day. Kindergarten- Second grade students will parade around the school from 9:30-9:50 am and Grade 3-6 students will parade at 2:30-2:50 pm.
Costume Guidelines
- Be mindful of your child's comfort level throughout the school day.
- Do not send any object to school that has sharp edges or resembles a weapon (this becomes an SR&R issue).
- Do not send students to school with a costume mask. Students will not wear masks throughout the school day or during the parade. Please be mindful and adhere to this as students are not allowed to participate in the parade with a mask.
- If students need to dress before the parade, they should be able to dress themselves.
Parade Guidelines
- Students should bring the book that represents the character they are dressed as (if possible)
- Students will walk on their own throughout the parade.
- Students will return to instruction after the parade.
- Parents and guests are welcome to line up in the lobby to watch the parade.
- Please remain in your space during the parade, as students will walk on their own.
 As a reminder, Friday, November 3, is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for students. Dismissal will began at 1:35pm. Schools are closed for students on Monday, November 6, for a school planning day, and on Tuesday, November 7, for a teacher workday.
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Our lost and found is overflowing with student items. If your child is missing an item, please have them take a look at the lost and found. All items not claimed by Friday, November 3 will be donated to our B'thrifty bin |
Outstanding Employee Nominations
Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a Newington Forest Elementary School Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through this Google form link: https://forms.gle/oSsER2YTPAxZPArt8
You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees (one individual may only nominate one employee per category.)
All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. If your nomination is selected at the school level to move forward to the pyramid level, there will be additional writing to complete including gathering two references for the employee. The google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards and the eligibility requirements are below.
Outstanding Teacher
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category
Outstanding New Teacher
Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category
Outstanding Principal
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)
Outstanding New Principal
Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)
Outstanding Leader
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal):
Common positions in this category: Assistant and Associate Principals, Director of Student Activities, Director of Student Services
Outstanding Professional Employee
Eligibility: At least one year experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership
Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school
Outstanding Operational Employee
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee
Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, All Parent Liaisons (regardless of how they are paid)
The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, November 17, 2023.
If you have any questions, please contact Jen Min at jdmin@fcps.edu
 Please complete the google form if you are planning to attend our Thanksgiving luncheon on Friday, November 17. All responses are due by Friday, November 3.
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