Calendar Reminders 🐦
October 14 -No School, Teacher Workday
October 28 - 3-Hour Early Release Monday, (1:00 p.m. dismissal) *please fill out form below!
October 31- Book Character Spirit Day / End of Quarter 1 / 2-Hour Early Release (2:00 p.m. dismissal time)
November 1- No School, Diwali
November 4- No School, Teacher Workday
November 5- No School, Election Day / Teacher Workday
November 11- No School, Veterans Day
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⌚October 28th Early Release Monday - Action Required!
Thank you for your support and patience during our first early release Monday. Please know that as we begin planning for our next early release Monday on October 28, we will adhere to the following protocols:
- ❗We are asking everyone to please complete this updated form to indicate selections for your family. Please fill out a form for each student you have at Forestville.
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New! SACC will be open starting at 1:00 p.m. for those students who are already enrolled in after-school SACC. All students participating in after-school SACC, as noted on the google form above, will be dismissed directly to SACC at 1:00 p.m.
- We understand family needs may shift however, we are asking for families to please try and limit last minute dismissal changes for early release Mondays. Should you have a list minute dismissal change for Monday October 28th please email hlkattera1@fcps.edu. This is to ensure that all students go home safely and correctly.
Here are a few reminders as it relates to Kiss n Ride at arrival and dismissal:
- Please remember that our Kiss n Ride staff will start heading into the school at 9:13am to be ready to start the school day. Please do not leave your child if there is not a Kiss n Ride staff member present.
- Students should not be exiting or entering the car from the drivers side of the car. All students should be exiting or entering from the passenger side of the car in order to keep everyone safe.
- Please do not try and pass another car in the Kiss n Ride line, unless a staff member tells you to do so.
- If you arrive after the school day has started, please come inside to the main office to check your child in.
- Please have students ready to exit the car when the car pulls up for drop off (this includes jackets, backpacks, instruments and anything else they need for the school day)
- It is our goal to have the students in the first five (5) cars in line, ready to exit their cars (for example: if your car is third in line, have your child exit the car. Please do not wait to pull up to be the first car in line in order for your child to exit the car). This will help keep the Kiss n Ride line moving.
We thank you in advance for adhering to our Kiss n Ride protocols, as this will help us be efficient while making sure that our students and staff are safe upon arrival and dismissal.
🥳 Birthday Treats Reminder
As a reminder, to ensure the safety of all our students, please refrain from bringing in edible birthday treats for the classroom or sharing them during lunchtime.
We understand that celebrations are important, so we've provided alternative ways to acknowledge students on their birthdays.If you do, please make sure to communicate with your child's teacher in advance:
Here are a few suggestions:
- Donate a book to the school or your child's class library.
- Donate a board game for indoor recess.
- Donate an item for outdoor recess games.
We are committed to allowing all our students to participate fully in celebratory activities while maintaining a safe environment. Thank you for your understanding and support in ensuring the safety and health of all our Forestville students.
🎉💃🏾🕺🏼Fun Run - Thank You!
We would like to extend our appreciation and gratitude to all of our families, teachers, and community for your support of our PTA Fun Run Fundraiser! Thank you to our PTA President, Jeanette Rachman, and our VP of Fundraising, Jackie Malkes, along with all of our PTA officers and volunteers for the time they dedicated to organizing and planning for this successful fundraiser! We will be sure to keep our community updated on how these funds are used to support S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Music) at Forestville!
✨📔 Book Character Spirit Day
On Thursday, October 31st, Forestville will be having a Book/Movie Character Spirit Day. This is an opportunity for students to dress as their favorite storybook or movie character! Students should only wear "costumes" that are school appropriate. Masks, face paint, and weapons are not allowed.
🔗 Stay Connected with Forestville
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📖What is Lexia?
Lexia Parent Nights: Lexia helps schools connect educator knowledge to classroom practice to accelerate literacy gains.
Information sessions will be offering Parent Nights on multiple dates. Information regarding the Lexia Parent Nights can be found in this flyer.
Visit the Family Academy Site for in-person and virtual classes, workshops, webinars, and programs for families.
📚 Social Studies Basal Resources Review
FCPS is adopting Social Studies Basal Resources for the 2025-26 school year. Basal resources are the primary resources used to support instruction in a given subject. Public review of the instructional materials under consideration — which is part of the process for selecting new resources — is underway. Visit the Community Review webpage for more information on how to view the materials online or in person.
All community feedback will be shared with School Board members before they vote to select materials in spring 2025. FCPS adopts basal resources by the process outlined in Regulation 3004.
🗓️ 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 the FCPS school year calendar and visit the Attendance webpage for additional information. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!
🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for any of the following conversations:
Events take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. 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:
- All FCPS Schools Accredited
- How FCPS Is Teaching Reading and Writing
- Become a Special Education Teacher
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