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IN THIS ISSUE
- Principal’s Message
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Math Enrichment Session with the WTW Math Honor Society
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Read Across America Week
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Sixth Grade Middle School Registration Forms
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Woodson High School - The Last Firefly Play
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Supporting Students During Ramadan
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Family Engagement Survey
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Picture Day Volunteers Needed
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2024-2025 Registration
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FCPS Magnet Schools
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FCPS Summer Programs
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Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
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Important Upcoming Dates
Our Get2Green Team was highlighted for their eco-friendly work!
1.Principal’s Message
This week at the Villa had a big math focus! Our second and third grade teachers participated in an AVMR (Add+ Vantage Math Recovery) learning workshop. AVMR supports advancing student understanding and numeracy development. We are excited for all the new learning ahead. Our kindergarten teachers participated in whole group and small group ST math classroom modeling. They dove deep into decoding math learning puzzles. Students have access to ST Math and Lexia at home through their Schoology accounts if you would like to explore these resources.
To kick off our Read Across America week Ms. Choi and Mrs. Case hosted a “book tasting” for each class. Students were exposed to literature they may not have chosen otherwise in a creative restaurant setting. We are so grateful for their efforts this week to foster a fun learning environment and enhance the learning experience. You can view some photos from the “book tasting” below.
We also had classroom mystery readers, after school soccer, hip-hop dance, and Young Rembrandts club. Thank you to the PTA and teachers for their afterschool engagement support.
As partners in your child’s education, please take a moment to complete the Family Engagement Survey that opens on March 3rd. Your feedback is welcomed and valued.
Sincerely,
Shelia Sobeski,
Principal
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2.Math Enrichment Session with the WTW Math Honor Society
On Thursday, March 14, the Woodson Math Honor Society students are coming to Fairfax Villa Elementary School to offer the 4th and 5th grade students a fun and exciting enrichment experience!
Your student will complete activities with fractions, decimals, and order of operations. They will also have a chance to interact with great Woodson students!
This event will begin promptly after school at 4:05 p.m. in the cafeteria and end at 5:15 p.m. If your student is interested in attending, please sign the permission slip distributed by classroom teachers and return to your student’s teacher by Monday, March 11th.
Math Enrichment Permission Slip
3.Read Across America Week
Just a reminder that students have until April 1st to submit Read Across America bingo boards! These were sent home with students. If your student lost their copy you can find one here: Fairfax Villa Reading Bingo Board
Students in Ms. Rivera’s class took a trip to Greece late last week! They went on a tour around the city checking out the colosseum and dined on items like feta, pita, and hummus.
4.Sixth Grade Middle School Registration Forms
All sixth grade students need to bring in their Frost middle school course selection courses for next year. In early March they are going to be selecting courses. Please make sure sixth grade students return these forms by this Friday, March 1st. If you need another copy or have any questions please contact your child’s sixth grade teacher.
5.Woodson High School - The Last Firefly Play
Woodson High School Drama class will be presenting a public performance, free for any student, with a pay what you can ticket option for parents between $0-20. One day only on Saturday, March 9th at 10am! Here is the link for tickets or you can pay at the door. The Last Firefly Tickets | Fairfax, VA | Woodson High School Theatre (etix.com)
The Last Firefly description: The fantastic story of Boom, the child of Thunder, is a mythical adventure about discovering one's inner strength. After being forced out of the home at the hand of a cruel stepfather, Boom sets out on a journey of self-discovery where battles against the forces of nature are courageously fought.
Recommended for grade 2nd and above - because it contains mild theatrical violence and scenes of action that may frighten younger children.
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6.Supporting Students During Ramadan
 Ramadan, one of the holiest times on the Islamic calendar, begins on March 10th. We are here to support students who may need special considerations or accommodations during this time. If your student will be fasting during Ramadan, please contact their homeroom teacher so that they are aware and able to support your student. Students who are fasting will have the option of joining another class while their class is at lunch. If your student is observing restrictions regarding music, please contact Mary Gaskins (mngaskins@fcps.edu or via Talking Points) for information about accommodations we can provide in the music room.
7.Family Engagement Survey
Family Engagement Survey to Open March 3
FCPS is partnering with independent research firm K12 Insight to administer a Family Engagement Survey, which will be open from Sunday, March 3, to Friday, March 22. Your feedback is critical in helping FCPS to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs throughout the district. Survey topics include:
- Welcoming environment
- Communication
- Student success
- Advocacy
- Family and school partnerships
- Community partnerships
The survey will be available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Pashto, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
Parents/caregivers will receive the survey link via email from K12 Insight. A public link will also be posted on FCPS’ website. Paper surveys will be available in our front office. Please stay tuned for more information.
8.Picture Day Volunteers Needed
Spring Picture Day is coming! It will be held Friday, March 15 and volunteers are needed. Class and individual pictures will be taken. We will be starting at 9:30am and will be finished by 3:30pm.
Please check out the Sign Up Genius for more information and available time slots.
Picture Day Volunteer Sign Up Genius
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9.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.
10.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.
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.
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A snippet of our students in science last week in 5th grade.
11.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.
12.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:
- A study of weather-related absences in Massachusetts found that each missed day affected a student’s test scores and grades. This was especially true on snowy days when school stayed open but some students missed class.
- Please remember, Tuesday, March 5th is a school holiday. We are eager to welcome your children back in school on Wednesday, March 6th.
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13.Important Upcoming Dates
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: First & Second Grade Performance 7pm
5/3: Teacher Workday
5/3: Kindergarten Orientation 2pm
5/8: 4th Quarter Interims Go Home To Select Students
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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