Calendar Reminders
August 14th - Admin/Family Town Hall (virtual) *see below for link to join 🔗
August 15th - Open House *more information below
August 19th - First Day of School 🔔 (Bell Schedule 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
August 28th - Back to School Night
Click here to view the 2024-2025 school year calendar.
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🏫Open House August 15th
We are looking forward to hosting an open house for all Forestville families on August 15th from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Come by anytime during this window to meet your teacher and drop off school supplies.
New to Forestville Elementary?
We will also be hosting a new family orientation on August 15th from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. in the cafeteria.
📩Class Placement Information
Teacher assignments will be emailed through E-Notify on or before Wednesday, August 14th.
❓Admin/Family Q&A
Wednesday, August 14th from 5:30 - 6:15pm, Mr. Washington and Ms. Carlson will be hosting a Forestville Admin/Family Q & A. During our session, we will be answering questions from parents as they relate to our Forestville Parent Handbook. Please read over and review the information in the handbook and come with any questions you may have pertaining to the handbook. 🔗Please use this link to join. 🔗
📑Family Handbook
Please take some time to review our Forestville Family Handbook. We wanted to provide our families with this resource as it will help assist you with pertinent information in regards to the 2024-2025 school year.
🚍Bus Information
Through your SIS ParentVue account, you can see your child’s transportation assignments and intent on the “Student Info” tab. Transportation assignments will become available on August 12, 2024, and changes may be made up to August 14, 2024.
🏥 School Clinic Update
Our clinic will be open to drop off medications on Thursday, August 15th from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. *Open House is 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Parents can submit updates/changes to Emergency Care and Health Information forms if needed. Parents can also use SIS ParentVUE to verify and update their student’s emergency contacts, phone numbers, and health conditions.
📓School Supply Lists
Please click on the links below to see the supply lists for the 2024 - 2025.
Kindergarten
First Grade
Second Grade
Third Grade
Fourth Grade
Fifth Grade
Sixth Grade
🌟Back to School Night
Wednesday, August 28th
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Session 1- 6:00 - 6:40 p.m.
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Session 2- 6:45 - 7:05 p.m. (Specialists in Cafeteria)
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Session 3- 7:10 - 7:50pm
Session 1 and 3 will be hosted by your child's teacher, in their classroom, and contain the same information in each session. The additional session is for families who have multiple children at Forestville.
☕Principal's Coffees
Save the date for Mr. Washington's principal coffee sessions. They will be from 9:30 - 10:15 in the cafeteria on the following dates:
September 13th
December 13th
March 21st
May 23rd
👨🏽💻 Online Verification Update (OVU)
The 2024-25 Online Verification/Update (OVU) packet is available in ParentVue. Please log in to ParentVue to verify your student’s emergency contact information. Instructions and detailed information are available at the following sites: SIS ParentVUE Online Verification/Update (OVU) Packet.
Parents should contact the school directly for data corrections that they are not able to update or submit a Parent Support Request ticket for technical assistance in ParentVUE.
Parent Digital Consent
Student consent forms currently on ParentVUE were moved to the Parent Digital Consent System (PDC).
Families can log in to the PDC using their ParentVUE credentials to complete consent forms assigned to their child. School staff will have access to view consent status and edit consent with permission from the family.
Forms available in the PDC starting in the 2024-2025 school year include:
- School Counseling Opt-Out
- Digital Resources Consent
- SEL Screener Opt-Out
- Consent for Release of Student Records in Support of Postsecondary Applications
- Denial of Access to Military Recruiters
- Family Life Education Opt-Out
- SOL Retest Permission
- Hazel Health
- BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Opt-Out
- SOS Screener Opt-Out
- Objection to Release of Information to Outside Organizations
- Objection to Release of Directory Information to the Public
https://www.fcps.edu/family-resources/technology/digital-resources/consent
🔖 Bookmark the School Year Calendar
Be sure to bookmark the FCPS school year calendar to keep track of school holidays, breaks, and observances:
- Days marked with a blue “H” are student holidays. Schools are closed on these days.
- Days marked with an orange “O” are religious and cultural observance days (or evenings if only half marked). There is school on these days, but certain events that cannot be made up may not be scheduled on these days.
- Days marked in pink are holidays for students, but working days for teachers and staff.
New Feature in ParentVUE: Report Full-Day Absences
Starting on the first day of school, Monday, August 19, parents/caregivers can submit full-day absences through FCPS’ SIS ParentVUE platform. This will make reporting and tracking absences easier for our school.
Parents/caregivers may report absences by using ParentVUE or by contacting the front office. Please find important details below:
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How to Use ParentVUE: Log in to your ParentVUE account and select “Report Absence.”
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More Ways to Report: Use our attendance phone line and/or email for absences longer than two days, late arrivals, and early dismissals.
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Where to Get Help: Visit FCPS’ Attendance Reporting webpage for step-by-step instructions.
If you need to set up a ParentVUE account or have questions, please contact our front office at [phone and/or email]. They will provide you with an “activation key” and instructions to create a ParentVUE account. We are excited to see your student on August 19!
🥗Food and Nutrition Services
Food and Nutrition Services will email student PINs via e-notify before the first day of school. Information about meal prices, setting up lunch accounts and payment options (MySchoolBucks, cash or check) for cafeteria meals can be found here. Lunch Menus are also available here.
🍜Free and Reduced Price Meal Applications
According to the Centers for Disease Control, eating breakfast at school is associated with better attendance rates, fewer missed school days, and better test scores. Families that are earning less than 185% of the poverty level can receive breakfast and lunch for their students at no cost.
Families must complete the Free and Reduced Price Meal application before the start of each school year. Approved applications may also qualify students for additional benefits. Look for the application in August. View criteria and up-to-date information on the Free and Reduced-Price Meals webpage. Families should reach out to their schools with questions or for assistance.
🤕 Voluntary Student Insurance
Fairfax County Public Schools does not provide medical insurance for accidents that occur at school. Parents may want to consider if purchasing voluntary student insurance is right for their family.
K & K Insurance Group has student accident insurance coverage available for purchase by parents. If you do not have other insurance, this plan may be a resource to consider. Additionally, even if you have other coverage, this plan can help fill expensive gaps caused by deductibles and co-pays. Coverage may be purchased at any time during the school year. Visit the FCPS public webpage for more information.
📰 FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Prepare for the First Day of School
- FCPS.edu Has a New Look
- Free Resources and Workshops for Families
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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