 
Ways to Support Chronic Absenteeism
Falcon Family,
We would like to extend our gratitude for your hard work in helping Forestdale in reducing chronic absenteeism. In order to achieve full accreditation with the Virginia Department of Education, we must bring down our chronic absenteeism rate to below 15% before the end of this academic year. Although we have already made some progress, currently 16% of our students are still experiencing chronic absenteeism. However, we are confident that we will be able to achieve our target goal with your continued support.
Here are some ways you can help:
- Schedule family vacations during school breaks.
- Encourage your children to attend school unless they are sick. You can find guidance on when to keep your child home HERE.
- When your child has an appointment, try to have him/her attend at least part of the school day.
If you need any help, please do not hesitate to contact our parent liaison, Ms. Claudia Flores, or our school counselors, Ms. Echaide or Ms. Felix.
Have a wonderful week,
Dr. LaDonna Tate, Proud Interim Principal
Mrs. Amy Willis, Proud Interim Assistant Principal
 March 5 Presidential Primary
The Fairfax Board of Elections has requested that schools be closed on Tuesday, March 5, to accommodate the safe and efficient administration of the 2024 presidential primary election.
Therefore, March 5 will be a school holiday for students and a virtual School Planning Day. As outlined in Regulation 4421, School Planning Days are directed by school-based Administrators in order to devote time to school improvement efforts, including collaboration around data, common assessments, responsive instruction, etc.
Central offices and school offices will remain open. SACC will remain open, as on other professional work days.
 Read Across America Day- March 1
Read Across America Day was established by the National Education Association (NEA) in 1998 to help get kids excited about reading. Learn more about Equitable Access to Literacy in this video.
 Public Schools Week
Public Schools Week is an annual celebration that brings together school leaders, educators, parents & community leaders to recognize the importance of our nation’s public schools.
PTA Corner
Next PTA Meeting: March 8
Our next PTA meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on March 8, 2024. We will meet in person in the cafeteria. Those unable to join in person can join using this Zoom link.
Contact forestedaleelementarypta@gmail.com with any questions
Important Dates
March 5
School Planning Day- No School for Students
See the complete FCPS 2023-2024 school year calendar.
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