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Fri, September 27 - PTA Movie Night CANCELLED
Thu, October 3 - No School, Rosh Hashanah Holiday
Fri, October 4 - Student Holiday, Teacher Workday (main office hours 8am-12pm)
Wed, October 9 - AAP Parent Night, 6pm & PTA Meeting, 7pm
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Community Conversations with Dr. Reid
Thank you to our Superintendent, Dr. Michelle Reid, for hosting Community Conversations at Newington Forest this week. We had a great turnout, even on a rainy night, and Dr. Reid was able meet with families from our community to discuss their concerns.
Blue Star Welcome Week
We showed support for the military families at Newington Forest with spirit days during Blue Star Welcome Week.
AAP Parent Information Night
Wednesday, October 9th
6:00pm
Cafeteria
Please join our Advanced Academics Resource Teacher (AART), Mrs. Cathy Trope, for an informational meeting about the Advanced Academics Program (AAP). The AART will provide information about the continuum of AAP services, explain the screening processes, and answer questions about advanced academic services. She will also provide information about the Full-time AAP referral process. No RSVP necessary. |
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The PTA will meet at 7:00pm, immediately following the AAP meeting.
Pick-ups @ Dismissal
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If you are picking up your child at dismissal, please be sure to go through our dedicated Kiss and Ride loop each time. We have received calls from the community about parents waiting in their cars along the streets, especially on our recent rainy days. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding! |
🗓️ Attendance Tip: Scheduling Family Trips or Events
Good attendance is an important life skill that will help students succeed in school and beyond.
When planning trips or family events, refer to the FCPS calendar and try to use weekends and school holidays. Every day of learning is a day toward success. Keep in mind that absences add up quickly. Students absent 10% of the school year (or just two days per month) are considered chronically absent.
When possible, schedule appointments for your child outside of school hours. If your child needs to miss school because of an illness or another reason, you must report the absence.
Watch this video with tips on understanding our school calendar and visit our Attendance webpage for additional information. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!
Gun Safety and Safe Gun Storage
Providing students and staff with a safe educational environment remains our priority. Sadly, gun violence continues to impact schools and communities across our nation.
In FCPS, lessons on gun safety are built into our curriculum. It is critical that parents and guardians talk to their children about the importance of gun safety and safe gun storage in their homes, and in any home they may visit.
The FCPS website has gun safety resources as well as detailed information about safety and security practices at schools. See Dr. Reid’s recent letter to the community for more resources.
Safely Store Firearms and Medications
The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board has a limited supply of free locking medication boxes and trigger locks that fit a wide variety of firearms. Visit the Lock and Talk website to learn more.
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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