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Dear Dogwood Dragons,
Thank you for joining us at the South Lakes Homecoming Parade! We had a fantastic turnout and truly appreciate the school spirit displayed by our community.
We invite all families interested in participating in our PTA to join us for our next meeting on October 2nd at 6:00 PM. We would love to see you there!
Additionally, we look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow for Back to School Night at 5:00 PM. Please refer to the flyer below for detailed timing information.
Thank you for your continued support!
Early Release Monday’s- We need Every Student Accounted For.
Our first early release will be this upcoming Monday. Please fill out the survey as soon as possible if you have not done so already or inform your child’s classroom teacher of the time they will be dismissed and their mode of transportation.
We need 100% of the responses in order to ensure a safe dismissal for all of our Dragons.
The following dates are planned for Early Release Mondays throughout the school year with dismissal at 12:35 PM.
- September 23
- October 28
- December 9 (updated date change)
- February 24
- March 17
- April 28
- May 19
To help plan for our school’s childcare needs during the early release Mondays, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/Up8i1tJxVaKdJVaE7 for each of your children who are enrolled at Dogwood Elementary. If you have multiple children, you will need to submit multiple forms. Staff will confirm the after school supervision plan for each student.
 This year’s annual Back to School Night will be held on the evening of Thursday, September 19th from 5:00-6:30 PM.
5:00- 5:20 PM Information Stations
5:25- 5:55 PM Classroom Session 1
6:00-6:30 PM Classroom Session 2
At Back to School Night, classroom teachers will share information with parents/guardians about grade level curriculum your child will be learning about this school year and specific grade level events such as field trips your child may attend this upcoming school year. You will also hear about the classroom practices and expectations your child’s teacher will employ this school year to support them.
This is a great opportunity to begin establishing your partnership with your child’s classroom teacher(s) to support their success this school year. It is important that parents/guardians plan to attend.
Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) Services at Dogwood Elementary (Session #1)
There will be an Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) parent information night for families on Wednesday, September 25th at 4:45 PM in the Dogwood Elementary Library. Fairfax County provides a continuum of services to meet the needs of students at a variety of levels.
Prior to joining, please watch this county prepared AAP Overview Video which outlines the continuum of services available to all students in FCPS. During the first parent information night we will share the specific AAP program supports that are provided at Dogwood Elementary.
Parent Information Night 2: Full-Time AAP Services Screening Information
Parents of students in second through sixth grade, who are interested in having their child screened for the full-time services will learn about the forms, documents, and deadlines for applications. This Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) parent information night will be held on Wednesday, October 16th at 4:45 PM in the Dogwood Elementary Library. We provide a brief question and answer session for families as well.
Note: AAP Level IV parent referrals are due on December 15, 2024. This is a county deadline, and late entries cannot be accepted.
Any questions please contact Lauren Williams lgwilliams2@fcps.edu
🤒 When a Student Should Stay Home From School
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 FCPS’ 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 support can be provided if needed. Also, 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!
✔️ Parent/Caregiver Checklist: Have You Completed These Important Forms?
We understand that the multiple school forms caregivers receive during the first weeks of school can feel overwhelming, but each one helps set your child up for a successful school year! If you do not have a SIS ParentVUE account, please contact the front office for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage.
📋 Permission Forms
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.
Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R)
The SR&R document explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses. Parents using SIS ParentVUE will be prompted to sign the document when logging in to that platform. A printable version of the document with a signature sheet is available on the SR&R webpage. This form should be signed and returned by Monday, September 30.Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. See how to use the tool.
🍽️Fueling Student Success: New Food Options Cooked up at FCPS
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 our Dogwood School Menu to see all the new options and when they will become available.
🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!
Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions.
The next event is scheduled for Monday, September 23, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Newington Forest Elementary School. Click on the date to register. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- New Food Options at FCPS
- Parent/Caregiver Checklist
- Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R): “Shall vs. May” Focus Groups
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
 Fairfax County Public Schools 2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar
September 19: Back to School Night 5:00 - 6:30 PM
September 23: Three Hour Early Release 12:35 PM https://forms.gle/Up8i1tJxVaKdJVaE7
September 25: AAP Parent Night 4:45- 6:00 Dogwood Library
October 2: PTA Charter Meeting 6:00 PM
October 3: All Schools Closed, Rosh Hashanah
October 4: No School for Students, Teacher Workday
October 14: No School for Students, Staff Development Day
October 15: Picture Day
October 16: AAP Parent Night 4:45- 6:00 Dogwood Library
October 28: 3 Hours Early Release Monday Grades K-2- Please complete form: https://forms.gle/bEmijZM4A1NH1Taj9
October 31: 2 Hour Early Release, End of First Quarter
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