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Mon, September 23 - Superintendent Community Conversation, 6:30-7:30 PM
Fri, September 27 - PTA Movie Night
Thu, October 3 - No School - Rosh Hashanah Holiday
Fri, October 4 - Student Holiday, Teacher Workday
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2024 Summer Reading Raffle Winners!
Congratulations to our Knights who earned $15 Scholastic book dollars to use toward our fall book fair. Keep reading, everyone!
 Summer Reading raffle winners photographed with Ms. Thompson
Blue Star Welcome Week 2024
Spirit Week - September 24-27
There are over 14,000 military-connected students enrolled in FCPS. Blue Star Welcome Week is an opportunity for our community to welcome our military- connected families and show them our appreciation for their service and sacrifices.
Please join us in celebrating #BlueStarWelcomeWeekFCPS by participating in the following school spirit days!
Dr. Reid is coming to Newington Forest Elementary on September 23rd
September 23, 2024
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Newington Forest Elementary
8001 Newington Forest Ave, Springfield, VA 22153
Cafeteria
FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid is hosting a series of Community Conversations throughout the school division this school year. These events will be an opportunity for you to share your thoughts and ask questions.
Please visit the Our Schools, Our Future webpage for more information and additional opportunities to engage with Dr. Reid.
Community Conversations are open to everyone. Childcare and interpreter services will be available. FCPS will provide transportation from select locations in the area where the Community Conversation will be held. When you register, please let us know if you need transportation.
Please note that registration is encouraged, but is not required.
HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT (HIPS) is an engaging presentation offering parents the opportunity to interact with police officers and various props. These props, either circulated or part of an exhibit resembling a teenager's bedroom, comprise over 100 items that could potentially indicate dangerous or risky behaviors.
Supplementing the props is a PowerPoint presentation and discussion covering topics such as alcohol, vaping, drugs, mental health, sexting, and other relevant subjects.
Monday, September 30
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
South County High School
RSVP: https://bit.ly/schships24
Students to Be Surveyed on Social-Emotional Learning
FCPS is committed to supporting the mental wellness of all students. The Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener helps our students share their perspectives on how their schools and communities support them and help them develop the skills they need to succeed.
The screener is offered to all students in grades 3 through 12 in the fall and spring. It addresses skills such as achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. Students also share how successful their school and community are at making them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to plan programming for the division, schools, and individual students.
After each screening, results will be available in the Documents tab of SIS ParentVUE and mailed to families who don’t have a ParentVUE account. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage.
Families who wish to opt their child out may do so by completing the opt-out form in the Annual Notice packet or SIS ParentVUE. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage or contact our front office.
Please note that the SEL Screener is not the same as the anonymous Fairfax County Youth Survey, which will take place later this fall.
FCPS Trust Policy Supports Caring Culture
Fairfax County Public Schools is proud of its caring culture and strives to provide a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for all students and families. The FCPS Trust Policy solidifies this commitment and aligns with Fairfax County Goverment's Public Trust and Confidentiality Policy. It ensures that FCPS students and families can access FCPS benefits and services without fear that information will be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to federal immigration officials. Please visit FCPS’ Trust Policy webpage to learn more about the policy and regulation in multiple languages.
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 and others:
- New Food Options at FCPS
- Early Release Mondays at Elementary Schools
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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