Calendar Reminders
Oct 25 - PTA Skate Night
Oct. 28 - Early Dismissal @ 1:00 pm
Oct. 31- Book Character Spirit Day / End of Quarter / 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 6 - Last day to nominate a staff member for FCPS Awards 🏆
November 11- No School, Veterans Day
📅 2024-2025 FCPS School Calendar
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🏆Forestville Employee Awards
Each year FCPS strives to recognize outstanding staff throughout the county. This is an opportunity to recognize staff in any and all capacities. Both staff and community members can nominate Forestville Staff. You do not need to nominate for all categories. To submit a nomination for a Forestville Outstanding Employee please complete your nomination through this Google Form by November 6th. You may nominate an employee in one or more categories. All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category listed in the form. If you have questions please reach out Jennifer Wright.
✨📔 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.
📖Virginia Language and Literacy Screening System (VALLSS) Reports
This fall, all students in grades K-2 and some students in grade 3 were assessed using a new screener, VALLSS. Be on the lookout for a report detailing information about the screener and your child’s score.
- For families with SIS Parentvue accounts, this will be available October 25 in the documents section.
- If you have not yet set up your ParentVue, we will send home a paper copy of the score report the following week. If you need assistance setting up your account, please email Amani Kirk.
If you have questions about the contents of these reports, please reach out to your child’s teacher for further insight.
🦃Save the Date - Thanksgiving Luncheon
We are looking forward to our Thanksgiving Luncheon with families at Forestville on Thursday, November 21! Lunch times will not change for the Luncheon.
📊The Fairfax County Youth Survey
The Fairfax County Youth Survey, a collaboration between the Fairfax County School Board and the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, is a comprehensive, anonymous, and voluntary survey given each year to students in grades 6, 8, 10 and 12. The survey examines behaviors, experiences, and other factors that influence the health and well-being of Fairfax County's youth. The results, published each year at https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/youthsurvey, identify trends and areas of need, providing a snapshot of the county's youth and serving as a barometer of the community's effectiveness in fostering healthy choices in young people
If you do not wish for your child to take part in the Youth Survey, please complete the form linked here and return it to your child's school counselor no later than November 8, 2024. If you have already opted your child out of this survey using the Parental Digital Consent Portal you do not need to provide additional information to the school counselor.
🎤 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.
🍎Celebrating the Power of School Lunches
Multiple studies show that school lunches are important in supporting overall student health by improving students’ diets and combating food insecurity. Students who eat school lunches consume more fruit, vegetables, and fiber than their peers.
This School Lunch Week, FCPS Food and Nutrition Services reminds families that they are dedicated to providing flavorful, healthy, sustainable, and student-focused meals. Also, new menu items have been launched this year based on student feedback.
Want to know what’s for breakfast or lunch? Nutrition Services now has printable menus.
📝Federal Impact Aid Survey
The Federal Impact Aid Survey will be available in ParentVUE starting Monday October 21. Be on the look out for an eNotify message from FCPS on Monday October 21 for additional instructions.
The Federal Impact Aid program provides money to districts that enroll federally connected students. Help FCPS secure funding from the Impact Aid Program by helping us identify:
- Military Families
- Federally connected families
- Families living on a military base
Please complete one form for each child in your household. Remember that only the enrolling parent can fill out the Impact Aid Survey form. For families without access to ParentVUE, a paper copy of the form will be sent home with your student starting November 12. If you would like access to ParentVUE please email Amani Kirk.
📰FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- FCPS Family Orientation
- Community Conversations
- Immunization Clinics
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
🔗 Stay Connected with Forestville
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay updated on school events, important announcements, and highlights from our amazing school community. Don’t miss out - join us online today!
🎨🎶🎬 2024-2025 Reflections Program is here!
Do you enjoy art, music and dance or have an interest in writing, producing films and taking photos? Then join us and have fun unleashing your inner artist with PTA Reflections!
Explore the 2024-2025 theme, Accepting Imperfection, which serves as a powerful reminder that our flaws and mistakes are just as much a part of us as our strengths and are a natural and beautiful part of being human.
Please see links and visit https://www.pta.org/home/programs/reflections or vapta.org for rules for each category and the official entry form: Fillable entry form
Entries are due to PTA no later than November 15th, 2024 at forestvillereflections@gmail.com. For more information, you can contact Rehenuma Asmi, our Reflections Chair.
⛄Winter Bazaar - Vendors Wanted!
Winter Bazaar - Keep Warm and Craft On - Vendors Wanted
Our 2nd Annual Winter Bazaar is jingling its way into Forestville on November 23 from 11 AM - 3 PM! 🎄 Last year, the gym was buzzing with handcrafted jewelry, delicious food, toys, home decor, and holiday treasures. This year, we’re inviting small businesses to join us again!
If you or someone you know has a business with products that appeal to families or fit the holiday spirit, we’d love to have you. And remember—we’re not limited to crafts! 🎁 (Please, no student applications.)
For more details or to apply, simply fill out the Google form by clicking the link, and our committee will be in touch. If you would like to help with the Bazaar and join the planning committee, email social@forestvillepta.org. Let’s make this year’s Bazaar even more magical!
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