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2/12/24
Greetings, Glen Forest Families!
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 Multicultural Night ~ "This is Us!"
As we bask in the glow of a truly magnificent Multicultural Night event ~ This is Us!, we should be filled with an overwhelming sense of pride and gratitude for our incredible school community! The energy and enthusiasm that permeated every corner of our school during this special evening were nothing short of inspiring. From the colorful posters adorning our hallways to the heart-warming performances that graced our stage, Multicultural Night was a celebration of diversity, unity, and cultural pride. It was heartwarming to witness our students, families, and staff come together to honor and embrace the rich tapestry of cultures that make up the Glen Forest school community. As we reflect on the memories created during Multicultural Night, let us carry forward the spirit of unity and appreciation for diversity in everything we do. Let us continue to cultivate an environment where every student feels valued, respected, and empowered to embrace their unique cultural identity. As we say..."From Many, We are ONE!"
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Kindness Week at Glen Forest this Week!
Monday – Team Up for Kindness! Jersey Day
Tuesday - Crazy for kindness! Where your silliest hair and mismatched clothes
Wednesday - Valentine’s Day! Wear red and pink
Thursday - We can work it out! Wear your favorite workout clothes
Friday - We dream of kindness! Wear pajamas
Each day also comes with a kindness challenge, such as say hi to three people who are not in your class. It's cool to be kind!
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FCPS Celebrates 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! Thank you to our News Show for highlighting famous Black Americans! Please reach out to Kaia Richardson at ksrichardson@fcps.edu if you or your family would like to participate.
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Spring SOL (Standards of Learning) Testing Dates are Set! Please mark your calendars so that your children will be in school. Much more information to come!!!
5th Grade Integrated Reading and Writing SOL - Wednesday April 17th
5th Grade Reading SOL - Tuesday May 7th
4th Grade Reading SOL - Wednesday May 8th
3rd Grade Reading SOL - Thursday May 9th
5th Grade Math SOL - Tuesday May 14th
4th Grade Math SOL - Wednesday May 15th
3rd Grade Math SOL - Thursday May 16th
5th Grade Science SOL - Friday May 17th
Grades 3-5 SOL Make Ups - Monday May 20th – Friday May 24th
Grades 3-5 SOL Retakes - Tuesday May 28th – Friday May 31st
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Attendance Updates
Currently, we have a chronic absenteeism rate of 17%. This mean that these students have missed 10% of school so far. If your child has missed 11 or more days of school so far, they are considered chronically absent, which significantly disrupts their learning.
Did you know that missing just 2 days of school each month causes a student to miss 30 hours of math instruction and 60 hours of reading and writing instruction. Attendance is critical to student success. Remember...its' cool to be in school!
If your child is not feeling well, please refer to the When Should I Keep My Child Home? webpage for guidance.
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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.
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Free Online Tutoring
FCPS students have unlimited access to 24/7, on-demand, online tutoring support services through Tutor.com at no cost to families. Students can connect online any time, any place, and in most K-12 subjects for however long they need. Tutoring may be on-demand and/or scheduled at a time convenient for the student and/or family. Visit this link to find out more information!
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23-24 SIIP (School Improvement & Innovation Plan)
Our SIIP is now posted on our school website at this link. We have 3 goals (1 reading, 1 math, and absenteeism) which are directly aligned to the new FCPS Strategic Plan. Visit this site to learn more about the Strategic Plan.
A team of staff members started to analyze data this past July, and these findings are what helped drive our SIIP plan. Region 2 leaders also provided input and feedback. The plan will be monitored every quarter.
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Mark Your Calendars!
Thursday, 2/15 - 3rd Grade Ancient China Showcase @ 6pm-7pm in the cafe
Wednesday, 2/21 - Family Food Market 5:30pm-7:00pm in the cafe
Friday, 3/8 - PTO Bingo @ 6:00pm
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Follow Glen Forest on social media! Look for updates and reminders and get a peek at what is happening in classrooms and around the school! Look for "Glen Forest Elementary School" on Facebook and Instagram and click follow! |
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What will your child be learning this year?
You can visit this link on the FCPS website to see the elementary school academics by grade level.
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Glen Forest Administration:
Dee Dee Herndon-Wilson, Principal, dlherndonwi1@fcps.edu
Liz Manning, Assistant Principal for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Grades - Manning, eamanning1@fcps.edu
Chris Musgnug, Assistant Principal for Kindergarten, 4th, and 5th Grade, ccmusgnug@fcps.edu
Jessica Green, Assistant Principal for Pre-K and Special Education, jgreen@fcps.edu
Rashad DeMesme, Dean of Students for all Grades, rdemesme@fcps.edu
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If you have any comments, concerns, questions, or compliments, please email me at dlherndonwi1@fcps.edu. Thank you for sharing your children with us and for your continued partnership in their education.
From Many, We are ONE! Team Glen Forest! #GFeaglessoar
Warmly,
Dee Dee Herndon-Wilson, Your Proud Principal
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