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Hello Forest Edge Families and Community!
This week was filled with excitement at Forest Edge! Our kindergarten and preschool classes had a fantastic adventure at the pumpkin patch and can’t wait to bring home their pumpkins! 🎃 Meanwhile, our hardworking 2nd graders completed their CogAT testing—way to go, team!
In 5th grade, students engaged in lively discussions about sportsmanship and are eager to kick off some soccer games during recess! ⚽
A huge thank you to Meghan Hanson for leading our Advanced Academics Night for Parents. If you have questions about AAP, feel free to reach out to her.
And don’t forget: Spirit Week is just around the corner! Check out the flyer below so your child can join in the fun.
Wishing you all a fabulous weekend!
Dr. Brittany Rogers, Principal
Mrs. Ashley Fisher, Assistant Principal
As a reminder, our next 3-Hour Early Release will be October 28th. If you have any changes that need to be made, please contact the front office at 703-925-8000.
The nomination window for the Outstanding Employee Awards approaches! Nominations open on October 14, 2024 and must be submitted by November 15, 2024. To submit a nomination for a Forest Edge Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the link/s below.
You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees (one individual may only nominate one employee per category.) 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. The google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards and the eligibility requirements are below.
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category.
Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category.
Be within the first 3 years of their assignment as building principal (in any school/district). Be aware of and in agreement with this nomination.
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal):
Common positions in this category: Assistant and Associate Principals, Director of Student Activities, Director of Student Services.
Eligibility: At least one year experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership.
Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school.
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee. Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, All Parent Liaisons (regardless of how they are paid)
The deadline to submit a nomination is November 15th, 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Guffain – Saguffain@fcps.edu
Dear Forest Edge Parents,
To ensure a smooth and safe Kiss and Ride experience, please remember the following expectations:
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Stay Off Cell Phones: Please keep your attention on the road.
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Remain in Your Vehicle: For safety, do not get out of your car.
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Follow Instructions: Pull up to the staff member waving you forward.
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Avoid Walking Through Cars: Let’s keep pathways clear for safety.
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Do Not Go Around Other Cars: This can create dangerous situations.
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Timely Drop-Off: Please arrive before 8:50 AM to ensure smooth traffic flow.
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our students safe!
We’re excited to announce our upcoming Movie Night, and we want your input! Click the link below to vote for your favorite movie. Your choice will help make this event a memorable one for our kids! 🎬✨
Vote Here!
Thank you for your support!
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available online in SIS ParentVUE. If you have not already filled out the form online, we will provide paper forms in November. Please be sure to return them by Friday, November 17.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important, because information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
Please watch this video and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page for more information.
Need to Register for ParentVUE?
Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey.
Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).
Safeway Immunization Clinics for All FCPS Students
Safeway Pharmacy will be providing immunizations at Frost Middle School for all FCPS students at no cost on:
- .Monday, October 28, 3-7 p.m.
Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students under the age of 19 to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic.
Elementary School Clinics
The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.
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!
 The 2024 Fall Festival NEEDS YOU!
The Forest Edge PTA is working behind-the-scenes to bring you our Fall Festival on Wednesday, November 6th from 5:30pm to 7pm!
Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers who have already signed up to assist with set-up, or contributed dessert and water donations. We still need volunteers to run games, help with crafts, or take pictures during the event. We especially need dinner servers and Cake Walk MCs! (It's fun!) If you haven't, please sign up today!
Volunteer or donate here
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If you aren't able to volunteer your time, donate a baked good for the cake walk or a case of water for dinner. Please avoid nuts and label your baked goods with a list of ingredients. Also consider donating something from our Amazon wishlist here
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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.
- 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 is hosting a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click on a date below to register:
End of Quarter 1
October 31st, 2024: 2-Hour Early Release (dismissal begins at 1:35)
Student Holidays
November 1st - Diwali Holiday
November 4th - School Planning Day
November 5th - Teacher Workday
November 11th - Veteran's Day
November 27th - 29th - Thanksgiving Break
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