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Dear Dragons,
I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the parents who have stepped up to help launch our PTA. Your participation and partnership mean the world to us. It’s through this collaboration between home and school that we can reach our children in the most meaningful ways. Your time is valuable, and I truly appreciate your commitment to helping us take the important steps to establish the Dogwood PTA.
We are having a fantastic time celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month! This week is Spirit Week, and it has been wonderful to honor the rich history, vibrant culture, and incredible people that make up our diverse and beautiful Latin/x communities.
This Friday, October 11th, we invite you to join our school community at Chuck E. Cheese in Herndon anytime after school. This is a fundraising event to help lower the cost for our 1st graders' upcoming field trip. Simply mention Dogwood Elementary School when you purchase your dinner or tokens, and a portion of the proceeds will go directly toward supporting our students. We hope to see you there!
Looking ahead, we’re excited to host our Trunk or Treat event on October 30th! This is always a fun event with hundreds of attendees, and we need your help to make it even better. Please consider donating candy to the school, which will be distributed during the event. Your contributions will go a long way in ensuring a fun and successful celebration for our students.
Thank you again for your continued support and engagement.
Kate Beckner
Proud Principal
 Our Dogwood Dragons celebrated Hispanic Heritage month this week by dressing up each day. We loved seeing all of the beautiful attire.
Three Hour Early
Our next early release is on Monday, October 28th, with dismissal at 12:35 PM. Classroom teachers will be sending home a sheet and TalkingPoints to confirm how your child will be getting home and at what time. We ask that no changes be made after Friday, October 25th. The following information will be shared with families, please let you child’s classroom teacher know as soon as possible.
- My child will leave at 12:35 PM. Please indicate how they will get home. If they are a bus rider, include the bus number.
- My child will remain at school for regular dismissal at 3:35 PM. Please indicate how they will get home. If they are a bus rider, include the bus number.
Many Permission Forms Now Available Online
Families can now easily grant permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent (PDC) system. This online tool can be accessed using your SIS ParentVUE account and parents can easily opt in or opt out their child from a variety of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, tutoring services, and how student information is managed.
Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system.
If you do not have a SIS ParentVUE account, contact our SIA, Erin Silvan, ensilvan@fcps.edu, for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage. After you have created a ParentVUE account, please wait 24 hours before logging into the PDC.
Learning from Home
Reminder: We’re hosting our Learning with Laptops at Home information session for parents of 2nd-6th graders who would like their child to bring their laptop to and from school. During this session you will learn about, and sign consent to, our Family & Student Device Responsible Use Guidelines. If you plan to attend, please fill out THIS GOOGLE FORM. If you have any questions you can contact Ms. Kara Armstrong at karmstrong@fcps.edu or Ms. Carmen Fonseca Londono at cgfonsecalong@fcps.edu.
Remember our first session is tomorrow October 10th from 8-8:20 AM in the library. Please remember to check into the office first. We look forward to seeing you at one of our sessions this month.
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!
We are excited to continue to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a special Spirit Week continuing for the remainder of this week. As a school with a proud Hispanic community, this is a wonderful opportunity to honor the rich culture, traditions, and contributions of our students and families.
Thank you for your support.
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Thursday- Twin Thursday- Dress like someone you consider familia
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Friday- Fútbol Friday- Wear a fútbol jersey from your favorite country, person or team.
Join Us at Chuck E. Cheese- Family Fun Night on Friday October 11th!
 Get ready for a night of endless family fun at Chuck E. Cheese in Herndon, located at 2465 Centerville Rd. Come join your classmates and teachers for the fun.
Date: October 11, 2024
Time: 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Don't forget to bring your fliers or simply mention "Dogwood" with every purchase! If you use the kiosk make sure to check “yes” when asked if there for the fundraiser. This event is all about coming together as a community, and here's the best part: all proceeds will go towards supporting the exciting field trip for our first graders. So mark your calendars, bring your friends and family, and let's create lasting memories while making a positive impact on our children's education. See you on October 11 for an evening of laughter, games, and good times at Chuck E. Cheese!
At the heart of being an IB school is taking ACTION. As a school, throughout the month of October we are going to come together to participate in SOCKTOBER. Socktober is a movement to help the homeless in your local community. As a school we will be collecting NEW socks and monetary donations (to then buy socks) for the Embry Rucker Community Shelter. Embry Rucker needs the following types and sizes of socks:
- Men's Socks - sizes M, L, XL - white cotton, quarter/ crew/ mid-calf
- Men's Socks - sizes M, L, XL - wool, crew/ mid-calf
- Women's Socks - sizes S, M, L, XL - white cotton, ankle/ quarter/ crew
- Women's Socks - sizes S, M, L, XL - wool, crew/ mid-calf
- Kids' Socks - sizes toddler and larger
Our goal as a school is to donate 1,000 pairs of NEW socks. Please help us reach our goal!
September 15 through October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month. Students deserve meaningful, sustained opportunities to learn about the experiences and contributions of Hispanic and Latin Americans year-round, and the celebration of National Hispanic American Heritage Month is an opportunity to honor these diverse and important stories.
FCPS Social Studies has published resources in a new Hispanic & Latin American Heritage 180 Doc, to support K-12 social studies teachers seeking guidance and meaningful learning experiences for students this month. This document will support teachers and students in learning Hispanic & Latin American perspectives, contributions, and cultures.
Further resources for National Hispanic Heritage Month are available for teachers across content areas as part of the FCPS Multiple Perspectives Hub. Teachers and school leaders will find resources for classroom learning experiences across content areas and grade levels.
Fall Picture Day at Dogwood
Picture Day is around the corner on Tuesday, October 15! Order forms were sent home last week. You can order online through Barksdale Photo using this Access Code: 0036917IN up until 24 hours after picture day. You can also send in your payment with the order form before or on the day of pictures.
Digital Citizenship Week ~ October 15-18
This year’s Digital Citizenship Week focuses on supporting student’s mental and physical health in relation to technology use. Along with learning how to be a Digital Citizen, students will have another spirit week! Check out our spirit days below and support your child in participating in our Digital Citizenship Spirit week!
Tuesday- Media Literacy~ Crazy Socks Day!
Wear your silly socks to remember everything you do on technology leaves a digital footprint!
Wednesday- Inclusive ~ Sports Day!
Wear your favorite sports gear to show how we team up for digital citizenship!
Thursday - Our School Community ~ School Pride Day
Wear your school colors to celebrate how you make a positive impact using technology at school!
Friday- Staying Safe Online ~ Hat Day!
Put on your thinking cap and reflect on proper technology use!
Check out these books that boost Digital Citizenship.
https://www.commonsense.org/education/articles/11-great-books-to-boost-digital-citizenship
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Dogwood Clasico
We invite all of our Dogwood families to come to the second annual Dogwood Clasico on Saturday, October 26th from 9:00am to 1:30pm. Grades PreK-6 are all included. Come watch and cheer on your students as they play some soccer games. Reston/Great Falls will be there to support us and the students. We hope you can join us on this event.
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Dogwood IB Highlight
Dogwood is currently in its 4th year as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School! As we kicked off the 2024-2025 school year, all classrooms focused on developing essential agreements. Essential agreements are collaboratively created commitments that students develop with their teacher to allow for a respectful and engaging learning environment where everyone thrives.
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
📑 Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost
FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.
✨ The 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 5: Leading for Tomorrow’s Innovation
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.
Our final goal is Leading for Tomorrow’s Innovation. We are preparing our students for a future that has yet to be imagined. We must give them the skills they will need to succeed. Watch this video to see students exploring and preparing for careers through Career and Technical Experience programs. See how Goal 5 is being put into practice.
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
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
October 10: Twin Thursday- Dress like someone you consider familia
October 10: Laptops at Home information session 8:00-8:20 AM
October 11: Fútbol Friday- Wear a fútbol jersey from your favorite country, person or team.
October 11: Chuck e’ Cheese Night 3:00- 9:00 PM
October 14: No School for Students, Staff Development Day
October 15: Picture Day & Crazy Sock Day
October 16: AAP Parent Night 4:45- 6:00 Dogwood Library & Wear your favorite sports gear
October 17: Wear your Dogwood spirt wear or green
October 18: Hat Day
October 26: Dogwood Clasico 9:00- 1:30 PM
October 28: 3 Hours Early Release Monday Grades K-6- Please complete form: https://forms.gle/bEmijZM4A1NH1Taj9
October 30: Dogwood Trunk or Treat 4:30 PM Parking Lot
October 31: 2 Hour Early Release, End of First Quarter
November 1: All Schools & Offices Closed, Diwali
November 5: No School for Students, Teacher Workday
November 11: All Schools & Offices Closed, Veteran’s Day
November 14: Learning Under the Stars (new date) 5:00-6:30 PM
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