Dogwood Digest 11/15/2023

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Dogwood SpiritWear is Here!

Dogwood Spirit Wear is here! Student orders will be given out this Thursday and Friday. Please check your child’s backpack. Then be sure to have your child(ren) wear their shirts on Monday, Nov 20 as this date kicks off our 2-day Spirit Week!


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Winter coat

Winter Coat Closet

When & Where to get a coat- for 2023 the winter coat distribution will occur at the following location, date, and time:

North County Governmental Center 

Saturday, November 18th 

10:00am-2:00pm

1801 Cameron Glen Drive

Reston, VA 20190 

Cornerstone and Hunter Mill District Supervisor Walter Alcorn partner annually to provide coats to families and children in need. 

If you have any questions, please connect with our Family Liaisons

 


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Data shows that:

Missing just 10% of school — just two days a month — negatively affects a student’s academic performance. 

  • Only 17% of students who were chronically absent in both kindergarten and first grade were reading proficiently in third grade, compared to 64% of those with good attendance.
  • Students who fail to read at grade level by the end of third grade are four times more likely than students who achieve proficiency to drop out of high school.
  • By sixth grade, chronic absenteeism becomes a leading indicator that a student will drop out of high school.

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FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:

  • Important Forms for Caregivers to Complete
  • Immunization Reminder
  • Free Tutoring Resources

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, sign up today.  


FCPS Cares

The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story, so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees, specifically at Dogwood.


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Upcoming Dates

November 18: Winter Coat Closet- North County Governmental Center 

November 22, 23, 24: Thanksgiving Holiday (No School For Staff/Students)

December 5th: Annual Winter Concert 6:00pm 

December 6th: Glow Walk 5:30-7:00 pm

December 18th- January 1st- Winter Holiday Break 

January 2nd- School Reopens from Winter Holiday Break

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