 Second Quarter Progress Reports
Printed copies of Progress Reports will go home in Thursday folders on Thursday, February 8. You can also see your child's progress report in the online portal, SIS ParentVue. If you need help setting up your parent account, contact our Student Information Assistant, Ms. Blanca Barrios, at (703)313-4308 or at bibarrios@fcps.edu.
Student Early Dismissal Procedures
Parents/Guardians who need to occasionally pick up children early from school MUST do so prior to 3:05 p.m. We will not be able to call into classrooms between 3:05 p.m. and 3:35 p.m. for early dismissal. Exceptions will only be made for medical emergencies.
Parents who are picking their children up early from school MUST come to the office and present a valid ID to sign your child out.
 Superintendent to Present FY 2025 Proposed Budget
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will present the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Proposed Budget at the School Board meeting on Thursday, February 8, at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Reid’s presentation, as well as other budget documents, will be available after she presents to the board.
View the meeting on FCPS Cable TV Channel 99 (Verizon Channel 11), the FCPS YouTube Channel, or the FCPS website. To watch School Board meetings dubbed in Spanish, please visit the FCPS en Español YouTube channel.
If you would like language interpretation or American Sign Language support for any School Board meeting, please contact the board clerk. Find your School Board member and how to contact them on the School Board Members webpage.
 Here Comes the Bus
Want to know if your child's bus is on schedule or where the bus is? Here Comes the Bus® is an easy-to-use website and app that enables parents to see the location of their child’s school bus — almost in real time — on a smartphone, tablet, or personal computer.
Parents can track multiple buses if their children don’t all ride the same bus; know exactly when children arrive at school or the bus stop; and receive customized text and/or email notifications about bus locations, schedule changes, or delays.
To get started, download the app from the Apple iOS or Android app store. Check out the Here Comes the Bus and Frequently Asked Questions webpages for more information.
Already using the Here Comes the Bus app? Send your feedback to HCTB@fcps.edu.
Note: eNotify text messaging will continue to be used for reporting bus delays and bus incidents.
 Black History Month
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about Black History month.
Crossing Guard Appreciation Day
Crossing Guard Appreciation Day (CGAD) is a statewide event devoted to saying thank you to those who help students cross the street safely on their way to and from school. Learn more from VDOT.
100th Day of School
The 100th day of school is February 8th. Our students will enjoy many different activities to celebrate that they are 100 days smarter!
 National School Counseling Week
February 5-9 is National School Counseling Week, and highlights the tremendous impact school counselors have in helping students achieve academic success and planning for a career.School counselors work with students in a variety of different capacities, whether it is through classroom lessons, group sessions, or individual counseling. Learn more about the role of school counselors in FCPS.
 VSBA School Board Appreciation Month
Thank you to the Fairfax County School Board for all they do throughout the year: hiring and evaluating the superintendent; reviewing and approving the FCPS budget, calendar, policies, and more! Want to contact your school board representatives to share your appreciation? Visit their website to find your school board member and contact them.
PTA Corner
Candygrams
Candygram fliers went home in Thursday folder this week. Students can fill out the form and bring in $0.50 for each Candygram they would like to send to a friend. Forms can be returned to the PTA Treasure Box in the Main Office with exact payment or Candygrams will be sold during lunch times on Thursday and Friday next week. All Candygram forms are due by the end of the day on February 9th. Candygrams will be distributed to classes on Wednesday, February 14th.
Contact forestedaleelementarypta@gmail.com with any questions
Important Dates
February 8
Progress Reports go home in Thursday Folders
100th Day of School
February 19
No School - Presidents Day
See the complete FCPS 2023-2024 school year calendar.
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