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Tuesday, Jan. 23- Winter Strings Concert
Thursday, Jan. 25- 2 Hour Early Release Day
Dismissal will begin at 1:35pm
Friday, Jan. 26- Teacher Workday, No School
Saturday, Jan. 27- Pancakes with Parents Fundraiser, 9am-11am- NEW DATE
Wednesday, Jan. 31- International Night
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Thursday, January 25, is the last day of the 2nd quarter and a two-hour early release for students. Dismissal will begin at 1:35pm.
Also, schools will be closed for students on Friday, January 26, for a teacher workday. Classes will resume on Monday, January 29.
Pancakes with Parents Event Postponed
Due to the school closure, our Pancakes with Parents fundraiser event scheduled for Saturday, January 20, has been postponed to Saturday, January 27. Ticket sales will continue through Friday, January 26 and can now be purchased through the MySchoolBucks website.
Student Transfer Renewal Applications Open February 15
FCPS accepts online student transfer applications for the upcoming school year from February 15 through June 1.
A student transfer is valid for one year only. FCPS notifies the enrolling parent by email in February if the student is eligible for student transfer renewal.
After notification is received, if the student continues to meet the same student transfer criteria as indicated on the original student transfer application, the enrolling parent may submit an online student transfer renewal application, required documentation, and non-refundable application processing fee.
For students no longer meeting the same student transfer criteria, a new transfer request may be submitted beginning March 1.
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Magnet School Application and Lottery Information
The Magnet Program registration window will be open from Tuesday, March 5, through Friday, April 12, 2024. No late applications are accepted.
To learn more about the programs and the registration process, families are encouraged to attend one of the Parent Information Nights:
• Bailey’s Upper, February 6, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. (Virtual only)
• Hunters Woods Elementary, February 12, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. (In-person)
o Snow date: February 26, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.
• Bailey’s Primary, February 13, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. (In-person)
o Snow date: February 21, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
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What Families Can Do to Fight Drug Misuse
FCPS is committed to raising awareness about the opioid epidemic with our educators, parents/caregivers, and students. Together, we can help ensure our students thrive.
What can families do?
- Show you disapprove of underage drinking and other drug misuse. More than 80% of young people ages 10-18 say their parents are the leading influence on their decision whether to drink.
- Show you care about your child’s health, wellness, and success.
- Show you are a good source of information about alcohol and other drugs. Find helpful resources on the FCPS Opioid Awareness webpage.
- Pay attention to your child and discourage risky behaviors.
- Build your child’s skills and strategies for avoiding drinking and drug use. Talk with your child about what they would do if faced with a decision about alcohol and drugs, such as texting a code word to a family member or practicing how they will say, “No thanks.”
Visit the FCPS website for more information
FCPS Cares 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 our Newington Forest staff members. |
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FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- FCPS Receives $16 Million to Buy More Electric Buses
- Science Fair Judges Needed
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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