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Hello Forest Edge Families and Community!
We've had a wonderful week at Forest Edge. Thank you for all of your survey responses, communication, and patience as we navigated our first early release Monday. We are happy to report that the early release went smoothly! Our next early release Monday will be on October 28, 2024. If you need to make changes to your child's dismissal on October 28, please contact the front office or your child's teacher.
Today we had a fabulous book give-away event sponsored by OurKidsRead for students in grades PreK-2! Students experienced a fun storytelling performance as well as received books to read at home. OurKidsRead promotes students having access to diverse literature and we are proud to partner with them! We will have another event in October for students in grades 3-6.
Next Thursday, October 3, is a student and staff holiday. All schools and offices will be closed. Next Friday, is a student holiday due to the Teacher Workday. The office will be open during normal business hours.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Dr. Brittany Rogers, Principal
Mrs. Ashley Fisher, Assistant Principal
We are excited to be offering a variety of after-school programs this fall! Please see the offerings below and click this link to sign up!
Please note that the registration for STEMExcel & Chess must be done directly through their website.
Click here for the StemExcel Registration.
Click here for the Chess Registration.
Please join Dr. Rogers and Mrs. Fisher on September 29th, 2-4pm on Lake Anne Plaza as the SLHS PTSA Food Pantry hosts its 7th Annual “Do It Your Way 0.5K.” Join our community for lively music, pre-race warm-ups, sweet treats to put a little pep in your step, a raffle, prizes for most spirited and best dressed, all as part of the most rewarding 650 steps you’ll take all year. Register online here or in person the day of the event. All proceeds go directly toward food, toiletries, and other necessities for SLHS pyramid families in need.
Wear your Forest Edge spirit wear and come out to cheer us on! 💚
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 the FCPS school year calendar and visit the Attendance webpage for additional information. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!
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!
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
The fourth goal ensures all students have the same access to opportunities, no matter what school they attend. This includes academics and other programs that inspire and engage students and allow them to explore their passions and talents. See how Goal 4 is being put into practice.
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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