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Dogwood Winter Coat Giveaway
Dogwood has teamed up with Kids-R-First and Stohlman Subaru to present a Winter Coat Giveaway event for children of our Dogwood families.
We will have over 500 new coats, sized kids 2-16, for you to choose from in the Dogwood Main Lobby on Thursday, January 18, from 4-5:30pm.
If your child needs a new winter coat, please attend. Only 1 coat per child. Hot chocolate and snacks will be provided as well!
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Learning Under the Stars
Do you have a student in Early Head Start, Preschool, Kindergarten, First or Second grade, if so please join us on January 24th from 5-6:30 for Learning Under the Stars. This is a fun, family event where you will have dinner with other families from your child’s class and learn some simple games to play at home to help support your child’s learning. In addition, you will learn about some community resources for your child. Flyers will be coming home soon. Please sign up. We hope to see you all for an evening of connection and learning. Sign up is required in order for us to have enough food for the event. Students that attend must come with a parent and/or guardian.
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Testing Updates
Scores from the CogAt, Cognitive Abilities Test, and NNAT, Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test will be sent home in Thursday folders this week. If you have any questions regarding your child’s results you can reach out to Mrs. Symionow, Advanced Academics Resource Teacher kksymionow@fcps.edu , or Ms. Armstrong, Student Testing Coordinator karmstrong@fcps.edu .
Additionally, the WIDA test for our English Language Learners will begin this month. Testing kindergartners will begin on January 16 and grades 1st -6th will begin the week of January 22. Notification letters will be sent home this week.
🗺️ Dual Language Immersion Program Registration
Registration for the countywide lottery for Dual Language Immersion (DLI) programs will open on Monday, January 22. Current pre-K students may apply for the kindergarten immersion program, and current kindergarten students may apply for the first grade immersion programs for the 2024-25 school year. Programs are available in French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish.
Parents/caregivers who are interested may want to attend an informational meeting. Meetings are held at the school site. Check the FCPS events calendar for the most current information. Meetings will begin on Tuesday, January 16.
A virtual meeting hosted by the World Languages Office will include general program information. Access to this virtual meeting will be made available on the FCPS events calendar and the Dual Language Immersion registration site on the day of the meeting.
Get more information on the immersion program webpage and registration page.
Safe Students, Safe Schools
Fairfax County Public Schools believes that academic success is built on the foundation of a safe learning environment. This includes physical safety, and mental health and wellness.
FCPS has a comprehensive approach to safety that involves physical security measures, online monitoring by security staff, and crisis intervention support. The division has created the Safe Students, Safe Schools Brochure (PDF) to enhance your awareness of potential hazards and to equip you with practical tips for how you can help. Visit the FCPS website for more information.
🔢 Help FCPS Reach 1 Million Minutes of Math
FCPS Family Math Week began on Monday, January 8! Participate in games and stories online. FCPS is working toward a total of 1 million minutes logged by families. The event is free, with activities from ST Math geared toward students in grades K-6 and their families.
Math Week offers families an opportunity to experience math, literacy, history, and geography in a fun and positive way. All content will be available for families in English and Spanish beginning Monday, January 8. Visit the Math Week website.
Quarter End, Early Release, and Student Holiday
Thursday, January 25, is the last day of the quarter and a two-hour early release for students. Also, schools are closed for students on Friday, January 26, for a teacher work day. See the complete school year calendar.
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District News/In Case You Missed It (ICYMI)
If you prefer to have an abbreviated way to share district news, consider sharing the language below in your newsletter. Please edit the list of topics to best fit the needs of your community.
FCPS NewsIn case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Dual Language Immersion Program Registration
- Conversation to Raise Awareness of Fentanyl and Other Drugs
- School Safety and Security
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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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. |
Upcoming Dates
January 15th- School Holiday- Martin Luther King Day
January 18th- Winter Coat Giveaway 4-5:30pm
January 24th- Learning Under the Stars- Prek-2nd grade 5-6:30pm Dogwood ES
January 25th - End of Quarter - 2 Hour Early Release (1:35 PM)
January 26th - Teacher Workday- No School
February 19th - President's Day - No School
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