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Hello Forest Edge Families and Community!
We were so excited to see everyone at Back to School Night this week! During Back to School Night teachers focused on sharing instructional practices with families in light of the recent changes to FCPS curriculum and resources. During our Admin session we were able to talk more about our theme for this school year, SOARing Together. This year our students and staff will focus on safety, ownership, awareness, and respect.
This afternoon we are excited to support South Lakes High School during their homecoming parade! We have over 100 Forest Edge Eagles joining us for the parade! So exciting! If you would like to join us, please meet us at the Hunter's Woods Shopping Center around 4:30. Let's show our EAGLE PRIDE!
On Tuesday, we will have two important meetings for families. We will have our Advanced Academics Parent Overview meeting on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 5:30 PM. This meeting is open to all families interested in learning more about the Advanced Academics program at Forest Edge! Immediately following this meeting, we will have our first PTA Meeting of the year at 7:00 PM. We are looking forward to connecting with families during both of these meetings!
Lastly, we are asking that families complete this brief survey to help us plan for future parent coffees. We are interested in learning what topics are most important to you as we navigate this school year together!
Have a wonderful weekend,
Dr. Brittany Rogers, Principal
Mrs. Ashley Fisher, Assistant Principal
Over the past few weeks we've noticed several toys, stuffed animals, and playing cards being brought to school. As a reminder, all toys, stuffed animals, and playing cards should remain at home to avoid these items being lost or damaged.
Get ready for some show-stopping fun! All 4th, 5th, and 6th graders in chorus will meet Mondays and Wednesdays in the music room from 8:35am until 9:10am when they are released to class. There will be two concerts this year (times & dates to be announced). One concert before winter break, and one concert at the start of June. ~Musically, Mrs. Heckenkamp ceheckenkamp@fcps.edu
Earlier this year we received several backpack donations. We have extra backpacks (some with supplies and some without). If you are in need of a backpack, please stop by the front office.
Please check with your healthcare provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up to date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school.
You may check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to [SCHOOL NAME] front office.
Alternative immunization documents (below) may also be provided, but they may not be uploaded in ParentVUE:
- A healthcare provider’s written statement specifying all administered immunizations.
- A healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
- A notarized Religious Exemption form objecting to the administration of immunizations due to conflicts with religious tenets or practices.
Find more information on immunizations.
Students will have more than a dozen new options for lunch and breakfast in school cafeterias starting this week. New menu items were either favorites at last year’s food show — including Korean BBQ wings, sweet Thai chili wings, chicken tikka masala, and barbacoa street tacos — or were tested with student focus groups and tastings.
View school menus to see all the new options and when they will become available.
✨ The 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 2: Safe, Supported, Included, Empowered
The Office of Food and Nutrition Services' updates to lunch menus align with FCPS’ Strategic Plan Goal #2 - Safe, Supported, Included, and Empowered. The new menu options reflect the many voices and cultures represented around every FCPS lunch table!
FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan sets five main goals to create positive change in the division. These goals show where we should focus our attention and will help us align our efforts.
As part of the second goal, we want each and every student to feel like they belong and have the support they need to thrive. See how Goal 2 is being put into practice.
Families can easily grant permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. Parents can opt their child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. They can also change how student information is managed.Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool.
Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.
Help your child succeed by encouraging them to attend as many days as possible, but do make sure your child stays home if they are sick. Visit our website for information on when to keep your child at home.
If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify their teacher so that assistance can be provided if needed. Keep an open line of communication with your school's public health staff.
Read about how families can help form good attendance habits. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!
FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities document (SR&R) explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. Read Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid’s letter to families regarding the SR&R.
Parents/caregivers should talk to their child(ren) about expectations for this school year. Also, please log in to SIS ParentVUE and sign to acknowledge your review of the SR&R, or sign and return the signature sheet to your child’s school by Monday, September 30.
You can submit questions online regarding the SR&R.
We wanted to provide a reminder and follow up to the FCPS communication that was sent in June regarding seven three-hour early release Mondays for elementary students in the 24-25 year.
Forest Edge ES will dismiss at 12:35 pm on the dates below.
- September 23
- October 28
- December 9***this is a change
- February 24
- March 17
- April 28
- May 19
This time will be utilized for teacher planning time to support students, complete required professional development for the new Virginia Literacy Act, new reading and math standards, and other initiatives.
Additional information can be found on the FCPS Early Release Mondays webpage. If you have immediate questions, please email ESPlanning@fcps.edu.
Thank you for helping to support the FCPS cell phone policy by waiting to call or text your child about non-urgent matters until the school day is over. In case of an emergency, it is always best to contact the school’s front office to reach your child during class time.
Visit the FCPS Cell Phone Policy webpage to read more about usage policies by grade level and to share your feedback on the current cell phone policy.
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid invites you to share your questions or concerns regarding Fairfax County Public Schools. Your voice matters! Community Conversations will be held this Fall 6:30-7:30 p.m. on:
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Monday, September 23, at Newington Forest Elementary
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Monday, September 30, at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary
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Monday, October 14, at Fairhill Elementary
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Monday, October 21, at Virginia Run Elementary
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Wednesday, October 30, at Herndon Middle
Click the date above to register. Registration is not required but helps with planning. Additional registration links will be shared in next week’s This Week at FCPS. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Find out about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.
Early Release Monday-Students Dismissed at 12:35
September 23, 2024
Student Holidays
October 3, 2024
October 4, 2024
October 14, 2024
End of Quarter 1
October 31st, 2024: 2-Hour Early Release (dismissal begins at 1:35)
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