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IN THIS ISSUE
- Principal’s Message
- 2024-2025 Registration
- Middle School Special Ed Services
- FCPS Magnet Schools
- Spirit Night Fundraiser
- FCPS Summer Programs
- SEL Screener and Opt-Out
- Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
- Important Upcoming Dates
 The 100th day of school was a blast! We are 100 days smarter!
1.Principal’s Message
Wow! We had an exciting week of learning filled with many special activities. Last week we celebrated the progress of our band students during in-school assemblies on Wednesday, and a performance for their families that evening. On Thursday, our kindergartners led our school celebration of the 100th day of school with a parade, followed by lots of fun classroom activities.
On Friday, Mrs. Larsen (our interim assistant principal) and I met with students during their lunch time for a mid-year review of behavior expectations. This year we are especially focused on being safe going to and from school and expectations for the playground and cafeteria.
We would appreciate your support with reinforcing the expectations during your family chats.
Recess expectations:
- Play tag on the field, where it is wide open and free of steel poles and swings in motion
- Play all ball sports except for what the blacktop is designed for (basketball & 4 square) on the field
- Be a good sport, make it a fun time
Bus expectations:
- Sit down and face front
- Talk with a level 2 voice/inside voice with the person sitting next to you
- Enjoy the scenic route between destinations
- Listen to the bus driver and the patrols who are there to keep you safe
- Electronic devices (cell phones) are off and inside the backpack
- Food and drinks cannot be consumed on the bus
Last week we also celebrate our wonderful counselors, Ms. Kim (vrkim@fcps.edu) and Ms. Donovan (ebdonovan@fcps.edu), during National School Counseling Week. They do so much for our students and families. If you have a minute, send them a note to share your appreciation.
On Friday, February 9th, we celebrated the many cultures that encompass our school at our PTA’s Annual Heritage Night. Our gym was filled with many wonderful Villa families and teachers sharing their artifacts, food, photographs, and information about their heritage. A huge thank you to our PTA board and committee members for creating such a magical night!
Sincerely,
Shelia Sobeski, Principal
2.Kindergarten and New Student Registration
🖊️ If you have an unregistered child who will attend Fairfax Villa Elementary next school year, please complete the online intake form to plan accurate class sizes/staffing for next year.📑
📢 Please spread the word to your neighbors who will have children attending Fairfax Villa ES.📢
📨 If you have any questions, please contact Silvia Dossmann at smdossmann@fcps.edu.📨
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3.Middle School Special Ed Services
Frost Middle School’s special education department will be hosting an information session on February 26th from 6pm to 7pm in the Lecture Hall at Frost MS to provide an overview of special education services in middle school.
4.FCPS Elementary Magnet School Information
- Learn About Science, Technology, and Arts Magnet Schools
Three FCPS elementary magnet schools provide programs that enhance learning in science, technology, and performing arts.
If you are interested in sending your student to an elementary magnet school program, consider attending a school-based information night at Hunters Woods Elementary School, Bailey’s Primary Elementary School, or Bailey’s Upper Elementary School.
Information nights will provide an opportunity to learn about individual school programs, student eligibility, the lottery process, and transportation.
Registration for the 2024-25 elementary magnet lottery is open Tuesday, March 5, through Friday, April 12. Get more information about the schools, their programs, and locations.
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Spanish:Translations pending. Should be available Friday, February 9.
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Korean:과학, 기술, 예술 마그넷 스쿨에 대해 알아보기
세 곳의 FCPS 초등 마그넷 스쿨은 과학, 기술, 예술 분야의 학습을 강화하는 프로그램을 제공합니다.
자녀를 초등학교 마그넷 스쿨 프로그램에 보내는 데 관심이 있으시다면 Hunters Woods 초등학교, Bailey's Primary 초등학교, Bailey's Upper 초등학교의 학교 기반 정보의 밤에 참석하는 것을 고려해 보시기 바랍니다.
정보의 밤에서는 개별 학교 프로그램, 학생 자격, 추첨 절차 및 교통편에 대해 알아볼 수 있는 기회가 제공됩니다.
2024-25학년도 초등학교 마그넷 스쿨 추첨 등록은 3월 5일(화)부터 4월 12일(금)까지 진행됩니다. 학교, 프로그램 및 위치에 대한 자세한 정보를 확인하세요.
5.Spirit Night Fundraiser
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When: February 20, 5-8pm
Where: Old Dominion Pizza
3950 University Dr #102
Fairfax, VA 22030
Why: Fairfax Villa will receive 10% of all sales made from 5-8pm. No code needed and any sales, including delivery orders, from any customer!
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 Our 2nd grader students in Ms. Nelms’ class are working together on their word search!
6.Sign Up for FCPS Summer Camps
Registration is now open for several summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools.
Tech Adventure Camp is available for current grade K-5 students to explore STEAM, culinary, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for elementary students who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Visit the E-IFTA webpage to register.
7.SEL Screener and Opt-Out
Students in grades 3-12 use the SEL Screener twice a year to share their perspectives on how well their school and community help them develop skills they need to succeed. These skills include achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. Students also share how successful their school and community are at making them feel valued, included, and supported. These factors are critical to positive academic, social, and emotional success.
The SEL screener will take place from February 26th until March 15th. If you would like your child to be opted out, please return your opt out form to the main office by February 12th, 2024.
8.Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
We are making great progress to meet our goal to have less than 12% of our students have chronic absences (missing more than 10% of the school year, or 18 days by the end of the year). Attending school is important and can impact your child’s future:
- Absences, even if they are excused, can add up to academic trouble. This is as true in kindergarten as it is in high school.
- Children who miss too much school in kindergarten are less likely to read well by third grade. By middle school, absenteeism can predict who will graduate from high school.
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9.Important Upcoming Dates
2/19: Student Holiday
2/21: 3rd Quarter Interims Go Home to Select Students
3/5: Student Holiday
3/7: 5th Grade Ukulele Performance 7pm
3/14: WTW Math Enrichment Experience - Gr. 4-5
3/15: Spring Picture Day
3/25-3/29: Spring Break
4/1: Teacher Workday
4/2: Staff Development Day
4/4: Zoom PTA Meeting #6
4/10: Student Holiday
4/11: Spring Chorus Concert 7pm
4/12: PTA Bingo Night
4/17: 3rd Quarter Progress Reports Go Home
5/1: 4th Quarter Interims Go Home To Select Students
5/1: First & Second Grade Performance 7pm
5/3: Teacher Workday
5/3: Kindergarten Orientation 2pm
5/23: Strings Evening Performance at 7pm
5/27: Student Holiday
5/29: Springs Band Concert at 7pm
6/6: Grade 6 Showcase at 7pm
6/7: Field Day
6/11: 6th Grade Luncheon
6/12: 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony
6/12: End of Year Progress Reports Go Home
6/12: Last Day of School - 2hr Early Release
Frequently Visited Links and Important Fairfax Villa Contacts
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