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Dear Dogwood Dragons and families,
Tis the season for wonderful activities after school. This week, we have a chorus concert, the Glow Walk and our Clothing Giveaway. We are excited about all three events. Our Glow Walk is a fun activity to get in some steps, play and celebrate community and healthy living. We will take a night walk from Dogwood Elementary to the community center. This was a lot of fun last year. Please join us to play together.
Our clothing giveaway is a way to boost your ever-growing child’s wardrobe. Our children grow fast and keeping them clothed through the seasons seems like an ongoing challenge. This year we have accepted gently used children’s clothing that is now too small for them so you may re-gift it to your growing child so it goes to good use. On December 5th, parents will be allowed to shop at 3:45-5:30. You may collect as many clothes in one provided bag, per child, that you are shopping for. If there are clothes left over we will open our doors to our lobby during the day, where you may shop and collect whatever you need for your children. Happy Shopping.
Dr. Reid has officially stated if it snows this year, we will have actual snow days. The school system accounts for up to 11 days for snow. Since the pandemic we had been doing virtual days after the first five. This year we will have traditional snow days. If school is off, your child will have the day to play in the snow or snuggle inside.
We look forward to seeing you over these next few weeks. Winter break is just around the corner.
With great appreciation,
Kate Beckner, Principal
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Dogwood Clothing Event:
Date: December 6, 2023
Time: 3:45-5:30 pm
Where: Dogwood Main Lobby
Dogwood families are invited to come pick out gently used clothing for their infants through 6th grade children after school on December 6, and then stay and join Dogwood families for the Family Glow Stick Walk at 5:30pm. Pending availability, leftover clothes from the event on December 6 will be made available for continued shopping in the Dogwood lobby during school on December 7 from 9:30am-2:30pm. We look forward to seeing you on December 6th our clothing event.
Dogwood Glow Walk
Date: December 6, 2023
Time: 5:30-7:00 pm
Where: Front of Dogwood Elementary
Dogwood families are invited to come promote fitness and community. There will be games, hot dogs, and hot coco. Meet us in front of Dogwood Elementary at 5:30pm on December 6th and begin our Glow Walk to Cathy Hodgins Community Center at Southgate. Parent and/or guardian must be present with students(s). We look forward to walking with you.
12 Days of Cheer
Join the Dogwood Family in 12 Days of Cheer spirit wear. We would love our Dragons to celebrate and dress up each day. Check out each day below. This is optional for all staff and students at Dogwood. We look forward to seeing your cheerful outfits!!
❄️ Preparing for Winter Weather
Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.
FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.
Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and plan for childcare if needed.
Social and Emotional Learning Screener Results Coming Soon
One of the ways FCPS supports the mental wellness of all students is through the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener. In October, students in grades 3-12 took this screener, which gives information about their skills such as achieving goals, handling emotions, building relationships with adults and peers, and making good choices.
The screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to create lessons, experiences, and environments for students to succeed.
In early December, families will be able to view student SEL Screener results in SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent by mail.
Learn more about the screener on the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. For help understanding your student’s results or ideas to support them at home, review this Family Guide or contact your child’s school.
Bodhi Day
Happy Bodhi Day to those in our community who celebrate! This year's Bodhi Day artwork was created by Longfellow Middle School student Mina L. Bodhi Day is a Buddhist holiday that recognizes the day that Buddha achieved enlightenment through meditation under the Bodhi tree. #OurFCPSMina’s artwork was designed as part of the FCPS Observance Design Challenge for Students. Learn more about the challenge: https://bit.ly/47oHw2j
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Winter Break (Student Holiday)
As a reminder, winter break will be held Monday, December 18, to Monday, January 1. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year. Classes resume on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. See the complete school year calendar.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- How FCPS Announces Weather Closings
- Keeping Your Child Warm
- Social and Emotional Learning Screener Results
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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Upcoming Dates
December 5th: Annual Winter Concert 6:00pm
December 6th: Dogwood Free Clothing Drive- 3:45-5:30 pm Main Foyer
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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