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Dear Stenwood Families,
With tomorrow being a Teacher Work Day, we thought we’d send this week’s Hive Happenings a day early.
The week started a little earlier than usual around here with a very fun and successful Bee Kind Run! The PTA did a great job organizing the event with two great races, the mile and the 5k and many local supporting vendors. Great job to all who ran! Thank you to all who helped organize!
Today, our 1st graders took a trip downtown to the National Zoo. They had a great time visiting the animals. Thanks to the teachers and chaperones who made such a great experience possible for our students.
Next week is Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week! Our Stenwood staff are absolutely amazing and one of the reasons why Stenwood is such a special place to be. Please take a few minutes to find a way to celebrate the wonderful teachers and staff that work with your child. Thank you to the PTA for planning a great week for everyone!
SOL testing started smoothly with Reading SOLs every day this week. We’ll keep rolling next week with Math SOLs in grades 3, 4, and 5. Please be sure to check your child’s weekly teacher email for when they will test next week. Help your child do their best by having them on-time, well-rested, and well-fed on their testing day.
Below you will find additional information about:
- Bike to School Day - May 8th - NEW
- Sprout Supply Orders - Reminder
- Lunch Volunteering at Stenwood - Reminder
- Stenwood Family Book Club - Reminder
- Orthodox Good Friday/Teacher Work Day/Orthodox Easter - NEW
- Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month - NEW
- Jewish American Heritage Month - NEW
- Spring Photos Are Now Online! - Reminder
- Nutrislice Menu and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications
Have a great weekend!
Sincerely,
Erica Riley, Principal
esriley@fcps.edu
Bryan Case, Assistant Principal
bgcase@fcps.edu
Bike to School Day
Bike to School Day
Bike Month has been celebrated since 1956 to showcase the many benefits of bicycling and encourage more people to give biking a try. Fairfax County has an extensive network of both paved and natural surface bike trails. You can access a map to all the trails in Fairfax county online.
Wednesday, May 8th, is the official Bike to School Day. You can register as a school, family, or neighborhood. Plan your ride whether you ride to school, to a park, or just within your neighborhood. Register for Bike to School Day.
Sprout Supply Orders
Lunch Volunteering at Stenwood
We are asking for parent volunteers to come in and help out during lunch. Please go to the sign-up to volunteer for your child’s grade level and other grade levels if you’re able.
Email Mr. Case (bgcase@fcps.edu) with any questions.
Stenwood Family Book Club
Our final family book club of the year will be in person at Stenwood on Wednesday, May 15th at 3:30pm. The topic is managing the digital world as a family. We have a variety of articles, TED Talks and podcasts instead of a book.
All are welcome! Previous attendance and reading/listening to all materials is not necessary to participate. Childcare can be arranged. Please email Tammy Berick (tsberick@fcps.edu) and Catherine Wideman (cjwideman@fcps.edu) for more information.
Orthodox Good Friday/Teacher Work Day
Orthodox Easter
Friday, May 3rd, is Orthodox Good Friday, and a teacher work day. Millions of Orthodox Christians commemorate Good Friday, also known as “Great Friday” to remember the events leading up to Jesus' crucifixion. There will be no school for students that day. See the complete school year calendar.
  A joyful Easter to our Orthodox Christian community! Many Orthodox Christians in the U.S. celebrate Easter according to the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD, which differs from the Western date we are most familiar with. Easter is a time to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, whom Christians believe to be the Son of God.
Asian American and Pacific Islander
Heritage Month
 People with ancestral roots in Asia and the islands of the Pacific have been integral to the story of America. In 1992, May was designated Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month to celebrate their heritage and contributions.
Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
Jewish American Heritage Month
 May is a national month of recognition of the history of Jewish contributions to American culture, acknowledging the diverse achievement of the Jewish community in the U.S.
 Spring Photos Are Now Online!
   For questions, please email: underclass@vosphoto.com
Nutrislice Menu and Free/ Reduced Lunch Applications
The FCPS Family Summit will take place on Saturday, April 20th, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., at Marshall High School. The conference will cover topics that are helpful for all families such as raising resilient, independent children; forming meaningful connections with children; addressing big emotions; and the dangers of opioids and fentanyl. Participants may also join online sessions, which will provide supports for students with disabilities and their families.
Visit the Family Summit webpage to learn about the guest speakers and to register for the event. The theme — Safe, Supported, and Included — aligns with Goal 2 of FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan.
Free and Reduced-Price Status
Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals will continue to receive these benefits through the end of September. A new application must be filled out each new school year and forms are available online now: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/food-and-nutrition-programs/free-and-reduced-price-meals. Applications are accepted at any time, but we encourage you to apply or renew your application before the end of September. Call (703) 813-4800 if you need help. This must be completed for eligible students to receive free meals.
Bee Kind Fun Run!
Stay Connected
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