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For a translated version of this newsletter, please click HERE. Next click on the language icon in the upper left corner to choose your preferred language.
Para obtener una versión traducida de este mensaje, haga clic AQUI. Luego, haga clic en el icono IDIOMA en la esquina superior izquierda para elegir su idioma preferido.
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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 Wednesday, 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. 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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🙋♂️ Encouraging School Attendance In Elementary School
Regular attendance in elementary school is a strong predictor of grade-level performance. Attending school regularly helps students feel better about school—and themselves. Start building this habit in preschool so they learn right away that going to school on time, every day is important.
The attendance video below is available in the following languages: English and Spanish.
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.”
Quarter End, Early Release, and Student Holiday
This Thursday, January 25, is the last day of the quarter and a two-hour early release for students. Also, schools are closed for students this 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)
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
- How Families Can Help Fight Opioid Misuse
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 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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