WHAT'S GOING ON IN THE FOREST- 6/07/2024

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Calendar Student Services

Monday, June 10-

Kindergarten Flag Day Performance– 9am-10am

1st Grade Flag Day Performance– 2:15pm-3:15pm

Tuesday, June 11- 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony, 9:30am-11:30am, Cafeteria

Wednesday, June 12- Last Day of School– 2 Hour Early Release Day, Beginning at 1:35PM


Senior walk

Our senior class of 2024 embarked on their final walk through the halls of Newington Forest Elementary, marking a significant milestone in their educational journey.

As our seniors prepare to graduate and pursue new endeavors, we want to take this opportunity to extend our heartfelt congratulations to each and every one of them.

Their visit to Newington Forest Elementary was not only a trip down memory lane but also a chance for our younger students to look up to these seniors as role models and be inspired by their achievements.

To our seniors: as you move forward, remember that you will always be a part of the Newington Forest Elementary family. "Once A Knight, Always A Knight" is a testament to the enduring bond you share with our school and community.

We wish our seniors all the best as they enter their next chapter. May your futures be filled with success, happiness, and endless opportunities.

Congratulations, Class of 2024! We are incredibly proud of you.


Summer Break

Wednesday, June 12 is the last day of school. Students will be released 2 hours early beginning at 1:35pm. 


Medication Pick Up Reminder 

The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on the last day of school, 1:30pm on June 12. Medication left in the health room after that time will be destroyed. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student. If your student will be enrolled in a summer program sponsored by Fairfax County Public Schools, the existing medication authorization form(s) may be used for the summer program. If you have any questions, please contact your school health room aide, Jessica Tyeryar at 703-923-2610, or your school public health nurse, Andrea Madayag at asmadayag@fcps.edu.”


Lost and Found

Is your child missing a jacket, umbrella, lunch kit, water bottle? If so, please check out our lost and found. All items not claimed by Wednesday, June 12 will be donated. 


ST Math for Summer

Students will have access to ST Math all summer long!  There are many ways you can use ST Math during the summer break. The important thing to remember is that every Learning Objective, starting from the very first one, adds its little increment to student math content understanding. Students will be able to continue in their current grade level until about one week before school starts.  

 

ST Math Summer Flyer


SCHS Basketball Camp 

Who: Basketball Enthusiasts Ages 7 - 15, Boys
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $207 per session
($195 + $12 Fee)
$185.50 per session for additional siblings
($175 + $10.50 Fee)
Save $20 if you sign up for  multiple sessions
Location:
South County HS Gym (Entrance #12)

Registration Link:

https://www.stallionsboysbasketball.com/basketball-camp.cfm


📈 SOL Scores Posted in SIS ParentVUE

Families can find Standards of Learning (SOL) reports for spring testing in the SIS ParentVUE Documents section on or before the last day of school. Log in to your ParentVUE account to access the following:

  • For all students, the official SOL Score Report with overall and reporting category performance for all spring tests.
  • For grade 3-8 students, the SOL Growth Parent Report shows performance over time for state reading and math tests completed this school year.

Visit the FCPS website for additional information about spring assessment reporting practices and timelines.

Need help creating a SIS ParentVUE account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.


INOVA Back to School Pediatric Health Fairs

Inova Cares Clinic (ICC) will provide children ages 5+ with free school entrance physicals and immunizations at summer health fairs for children on Medicaid or who are uninsured. The clinics will take place 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on the following dates:

  • Saturday, June 29, at ICC for Children - Manassas
  • Saturday, July 20, at ICC for Children - Herndon
  • Saturday, August 17, at ICC for Children - Falls Church

Appointments are required. No walk-ins will be allowed. Call 703-698-2550 for an appointment.


Virtual Mental Wellness Consultations

This summer, the FCPS Office of Intervention and Prevention Services will offer virtual Mental Wellness Consultations from Monday, June 24, through Friday, August 2. Any FCPS parent or secondary student can schedule a 45-minute consultation with a school psychologist or social worker by phone or videoconference. 

 

Parents of students in any grade level can request a consultation to receive guidance on how to support their child’s social, emotional, and academic success. Information about community resources will also be provided.

 

Middle or high school students can request a consultation to receive guidance and support for concerns related to anxiety, mood, behavior, peer or family interactions, or school transitions and changes. Strategies and tools can also be provided to address academic challenges such as organization and time management.

 

We encourage all families to take advantage of this service. Request a consultation or call and leave a message at 703-503-2520.


Summer Fun for All! Summer Camps and Adapted Recreation

The Family Resource Center (FRC) has a list of dozens of summer camps including general camps, camps for students with a variety of needs, and camps for children of military personnel. 

They’ve also prepared a list of adapted resources, sorted by activity, that are inclusive for children and adults of various physical abilities. 

Learn more by calling 703-204-3941, emailing FRC@fcps.edu, or visiting the FRC webpage.


FCPS Cares is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story so we can all acknowledge the good work of our Newington Forest staff members.

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FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:

  • End-of-Year Reminders
  • Summer Resources
  • SOL Scores in SIS ParentVUE

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today