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12/10/23
Glen Forest Families:
It has been an exciting and busy last few weeks at Glen Forest! The past couple of family engagement opportunities, the PTO Fun Run, Thanksgiving Lunch, and Cool Reads (photo below), have been fun and well-attend. We have also hosted informational sessions to include Special Education and Social/Emotional Health. After the new year, we have many more opportunities to connect with our families. Mark your calendars now!
Family Engagement Meeting - Topic: News from the Clinic (1/11/24 @ 10:00am)
Family Engagement Meeting - Topic: Literacy; Reading & Writing (1/25/24 @ 10:00am)
Multicultural Night "This is Us!" (2/6/24 @ 6:00pm)
PTO Bingo (3/8/24 @ 6:00pm)
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REMINDER: Full-Time AAP Referral Window Reminder for Parents
Parents/guardians who would like their student to be considered for full-time Advanced Academic services may submit the Full-Time Referral Form to the local school Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART), Avery Rothman at agrothman@fcps.edu or principal no later than this Friday. December 15, 2023. No late forms will be accepted.
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Get Your 23-24 Yearbook!
A flier was sent home in your child's backpack about yearbook sales. The cost of the yearbook is $13.00. Payments can be made in cash, check payable to Glen Forest Elementary or online. Yearbooks will be distributed in June 2024.
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Snow Days This Winter
For the current school year, FCPS will be returning to its previous procedure for snow days — there will be no virtual learning days when school is closed due to bad weather.
During snow days, students may still access Tutor.com, complete any supplemental learning opportunities recommended by their teachers, and view educational programming (available virtually and on public access television channels):
Eleven snow days are built into the existing FCPS calendar. Eliminating virtual learning days will allow us to maximize students’ in-person learning and provide equitable access to instruction and student services.
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Free Online Tutoring
FCPS students have unlimited access to 24/7, on-demand, online tutoring support services through Tutor.com at no cost to families. Students can connect online any time, any place, and in most K-12 subjects for however long they need. Tutoring may be on-demand and/or scheduled at a time convenient for the student and/or family. Visit this link to find out more information!
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Building Painting to Begin this Month
We are excited to announce that the painting project will begin over Winter Break and continue during evening hours when staff and students return. The remainder of the building will be painted this summer. This is exciting news for our school community! As for summer programs, we anticipate that we will not be hosting, although there has not been a confirmation. You will continue to be posted.
Additional facilities update....the rental chiller from this past summer has been removed from campus.
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We often notice more empty seats in our classrooms as winter break approaches. This year, let's work together to nurture a rock-solid attendance habit. Every hour of every school day is a unique opportunity for students to learn, connect, and grow.
A big thank you to:
- 🌟 Students who show up every day and the parents/caregivers supporting them.
- 👩🏫 Teachers who create a welcoming environment for learning.
- 👨💼 Administrators who provide a safe and engaging place to grow.
- 👏 Bus drivers, support staff, and volunteers who lend a helping hand to all our learners.
If you or your child need support, please reach out to our school social worker or family liaison. If your child is not feeling well, please refer to the When Should I Keep My Child Home? webpage for guidance.
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Mark Your Calendars!
Monday, 12/11 - PJ Day!
Wednesday, 12/13 - Family Food Market 5:30pm-7:00pm
Friday, 12/18 - Last Day Before Winter Break
Monday, 12/18 - Monday 1/1 - Winter Break
Tuesday, 1/2 - Students Return to School
Monday, 1/15 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School
Wednesday, 1/17 - Family Food Market 5:30pm-7:00pm
Wednesday, 1/10 - PTO Meeting via Zoom - 7:30pm
Tuesday, 1/30 - Fall Make-Up Picture Day
Tuesday, 1/30 - PTO Meeting via Zoom - 7:30pm
PTO Zoom Link: https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/93477400889
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Food Insecurity Resources for Families
Food insecurity impacts more than 60,000 Fairfax County residents. There are many resources available to support those who need food assistance. Find out how to receive or offer support on the Fairfax County website, or view their Human Services Resource Guide for assistance with food, clothing, housing, and other services.
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23-24 SIIP (School Improvement & Innovation Plan)
Our SIIP is now posted on our school website at this link. We have 3 goals (1 reading, 1 math, and absenteeism) which are directly aligned to the new FCPS Strategic Plan. Visit this site to learn more about the Strategic Plan.
A team of staff members started to analyze data this past July, and these findings are what helped drive our SIIP plan. Region 2 leaders also provided input and feedback. The plan will be monitored every quarter.
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What will your child be learning this year?
You can visit this link on the FCPS website to see the elementary school academics by grade level.
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Glen Forest Administration:
Dee Dee Herndon-Wilson, Principal, dlherndonwi1@fcps.edu
Liz Manning, Assistant Principal for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Grades - Manning, eamanning1@fcps.edu
Chris Musgnug, Assistant Principal for Kindergarten, 4th, and 5th Grade, ccmusgnug@fcps.edu
Jessica Green, Assistant Principal for Pre-K and Special Education, jgreen@fcps.edu
Rashad DeMesme, Dean of Students for all Grades, rdemesme@fcps.edu
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If you have any comments, concerns, questions, or compliments, please email me at dlherndonwi1@fcps.edu. Thank you for sharing your children with us and for your continued partnership in their education.
From Many, We are ONE! Team Glen Forest! #GFeaglessoar
Warmly,
Dee Dee Herndon-Wilson, Your Proud Principal
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