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Dear Stenwood Families,
This week was a heavy week, at the global, national, and local level. We hope everyone has an opportunity to find ways to connect with each other and make positive memories with your children. Safety of your children is of the utmost importance to us and we will continue to work with FCPS to ensure we follow all protocols and procedures. There are many resources shared in yesterday’s email if your child has questions or concerns to help you navigate those conversations, and we are always here to help.
- Upcoming Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) Informational Meetings - NEW
- Power of Words Community Night – NEW
- Hive Families Meeting - NEW
- Parent Volunteer Survey - Reminder
- September 11th Commemoration Day/Patriot Day - NEW
- School Meals and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications - Reminder
- Stenwood is Hiring!
- Stenwood PTA
Sincerely,
Erica Riley, Principal
esriley@fcps.edu
Bryan Case, Assistant Principal
bgcase@fcps.edu
Upcoming Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) Informational Meetings
Please consider joining Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART) Kaleigh Hartman for our upcoming parent informational sessions to learn more about AAP in FCPS and at Stenwood.
- Introduction to AAP & Continuum of Services:
- Friday, September 20th, 8:45am-9:30am, Cafeteria
- Open to all K-6th families interested in learning about Advanced Academics and opportunities for rigor.
- Understanding the Full-Time AAP Screening Process:
- Friday, October 11th, 8:45am-9:30am, Cafeteria
- Geared for parents of 2nd-6th graders interested in referring their child for full-time AAP services. We will go through the referral process and materials, deadlines, and screening process.
Both presentations will be recorded and linked into future Hive Happenings. Please reach out to Kaleigh Hartman, kkhartman@fcps.edu with any questions.
AAP Newsletter:
Power of Words Community Night
On Thursday, September 26th from 6:00-7:30 PM, Stenwood will host our first ever Power of Words Community Night in the cafeteria. Stenwood Administration and members of Stenwood’s Region leadership will present the content from our Power of Words assemblies and discussions that began last year in 3rd through 6th grade. These lessons will continue this year in those same grades. We invite all of our community to hear about this work. There will also be time for those in attendance to share about their experience and perspectives.
Hive Families Meeting
Our next Hive Families meetings will take place on Friday, September 13th from 2:45-3:15 PM. Please do your best to make sure your child is in attendance so that they can continue to get to know their Hive Families. If you need to pick up your child early that day, please make sure that it is before 2:30. Next week, we’ll include in the Hive Happenings some questions you can ask your child about their Hive Family and Meeting time they spend together.
Parent Volunteer Survey
If you are interested in volunteering throughout the year, please complete this survey. It includes opportunities to volunteer as a class parent, as well as in the library, cafeteria, and with the PTA.
September 11 Commemoration Day/Patriot Day
 September 11 National Day of Service
With the upcoming 23rd anniversary of September 11th, FCPS acknowledges the loss of life, the heroism of our first responders, and the resilience of our country. The September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, also called Patriot Day, is a chance to reflect and act in service to others to honor those who were injured or killed in the terrorist attacks.
All FCPS students are encouraged to participate in service learning as it supports Portrait of a Graduate (POG) attributes and social and emotional learning (SEL) skills.
School Meals and Free/ Reduced Lunch Applications
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Breakfast and Lunch
Breakfast will be $1.75. Lunch will be $3.25, milk $0.60. Money can be added to your child(ren)’s accounts using www.myschoolbucks.com. You can also write a check to Stenwood Food Services and deliver it to our Food Services Manager at Open House. During the school year, you can find the menu for breakfast and lunch at https://linqconnect.com/public/menu/ESSF44 .
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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.
Stenwood is Hiring!
We are looking to hire Classroom Monitors and Substitutes! If you are interested in any of these positions, please reach out if you have any questions or if you want more information. Here is a link to FCPS’ application portal.
Classroom Monitors: Monitors will work every day students attend throughout the 2024-25 school year, and will directly support classrooms by providing additional supervision to students during lunch or in the classroom. The pay is $17.88/hour. Teachers will provide directions/assignments for monitors and students to complete. Please apply here and email me at esriley@fcps.edu so we can schedule a time to talk more. Please share this opportunity with others who might be interested.
Stenwood Elementary PTA
We hope you join our amazing PTA! If you are interested in volunteering to be a class parent, volunteering in our cafeteria or library, OR just looking to stay connected with the great work of our PTA, you can fill out a survey that will be sent out once class placements have been communicated.
More information about the PTA is available on their website.
Back in the Classroom!
Fun in Music!
Force and Motion Experiment!
Stay Connected
Here are a few ways to stay connected with all the happenings at Stenwood ES
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Facebook
facebook.com/StenwoodElementary
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Instagram
@stenwoodelementary
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Website
stenwoodes.fcps.edu
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PTA Facebook
facebook.com/StenwoodElementaryPTA
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