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Dear Mantua Families,
We were truly honored to host our incredible military families for a heartwarming Veteran’s Day breakfast on Friday. Our 5th-grade chorus filled the room with their beautiful voices, and our talented News Show hosts kept us smiling. It was a privilege to honor our veterans and share our deep appreciation for the sacrifices made by our veteran families.
Friendly Reminder:
- Monday, November 11th, is a student holiday. Schools and offices will be closed. Regular school hours resume on Tuesday, November 12th.
- 3-hour Early Release on Monday, November 18th.
In recognition of National School Psychology Week, we want to shine a spotlight on the extraordinary work of our School Psychologist. Dr. Samantha Sommer goes above and beyond to support the emotional and mental health of our students. Her tireless efforts are invaluable to our school community. Learn more from the National Association of School Psychologists.
Take good care,
Ms. Shannon, Mr. Deixler, and Mrs. Vaughan
 
November 11: Veteran’s Day, student holiday
November 13: Author Visit for 6th-grade students
November 15: PTA Meeting, Cafeteria 9:30 AM
November 18: Early Release Monday, 3-hour early release for students
November 21: Thanksgiving lunch for students and families
November 27-29: Thanksgiving, student holiday, offices closed
Be sure to bookmark the FCPS School Calendar to keep track of school holidays, breaks, and observances.
Thanksgiving Luncheon
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Join us for our annual Thanksgiving Luncheon! Adults and non-Mantua students can purchase a meal for $4.75. Mantua students will use their lunch accounts. Please pre-purchase guest lunches by submitting the bottom portion of this form and the exact payment to your child's teacher by November 15th. You can join us even without purchasing lunch, but please RSVP. We look forward to seeing you on November 21st!
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FCPS Outstanding Employee Nominations
Nominations are now open for the FCPS 2024 Outstanding Employee Awards! You can submit a nomination for a Mantua ES Employee in one of The categories below:
- Outstanding Teacher
- Outstanding New Teacher
- Outstanding Leader (Assistant Principal)
- Outstanding Professional Employee (School Counselor, School-Based Technology Specialist, Social Worker, School Psychologist, Technology Support Specialist)
- Outstanding Operational Employee (Office Staff, Instructional Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, Parent Liaison)
A preliminary nomination only requires a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the category's criteria.
How do I nominate someone? Please click here: Nominate a Mantua ES Employee.
The deadline to submit a nomination is November 15th. If you have any questions, please contact the Awards Liaison, Susan Song, at sssong@fcps.edu.
Feature Friday
Feature Friday is the way we spotlight Mantua's incredible staff on a regular basis! Each week we recognize a group of staff members. Last week our Technology and STEAM staff were celebrated with a sign outside their classroom, pictures posted on Mantua's Instagram, and a Google form soliciting positive notes from staff and the community to share with them. This week, we will begin recognizing the fantastic staff working with our first-grade students.
This week's featured staff are Kaytlin Hopkins, Eva Lampkin, and Dr. Samantha Sommer, in celebration of National School Psychology Week.
Please take a moment to share a positive message for the teams using the Google form.
Thank you for helping us to make Feature Friday a fun and engaging way to celebrate our school community. Thank you for your enthusiasm and support!
Woodson Pyramid Area Chorus Day
All 4th, 5th and 6th graders have been invited to participate in the annual Woodson Pyramid Area Chorus Day! The event occurs at Frost Middle School on Saturday, January 11th, 9:45 AM-1 PM. Students will learn music from the Frost and Woodson Chorus teachers, play games, sing, and have pizza served! It is a fun way to meet students from all over the pyramid and have fun singing together as a community! To register, please use this link: https://forms.gle/PGKuJfbjKD8hT8vu6 and pay the $12 fee on www.myschoolbucks.com by December 20th.
Boundary Review Community Meetings Start This Month
As a reminder, FCPS has started the process of reviewing school boundaries across the division. This important work will help the district better support student population growth, changes in school capacity, and evolving community needs. Community input is vital to this process. With that in mind, FCPS, in partnership with Thru Consulting, will be hosting a series of community meetings in each of FCPS’ six regions. Participants are encouraged to share their thoughts, ask questions, and learn more about the boundary review process.
Please visit FCPS’ website for meeting dates, locations, and other information. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.
Services for Hearing-Impaired and Visually-Impaired Students
Students with sensory disabilities require specialized services and support to access instruction that is typically presented visually and auditorily (by means of hearing). FCPS provides educational services to students who are deaf, hearing-impaired, or visually impaired. They are supported in various settings, including at their school or through itinerant specialists who travel to different schools to work with students, rather than being based in a single school. Learn more about Services for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Services for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired.
Visit the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) website for Resources for Serving Students with Sensory Disabilities.
Tutoring Resources for Families
Is your family looking for resources to help support your child’s academic success? FCPS’ Family Resource Center (FRC) maintains a list of district employees who hold a valid Virginia teaching credential and who are available to be hired as a tutor by parents. FRC maintains this list, but families are responsible for contacting and working directly with tutors. This list is not “approved” by FCPS and is only meant as a resource.
FCPS also partners 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, study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests.
Quick Contacts & Links
Linda Shannon, Principal LCSshannon@fcps.edu
Rich Deixler, Assistant Principal RADeixler@fcps.edu
Colleen Vaughan, Assistant Principal CAVaughan@fcps.edu
Susan Palomino, Administrative/Finance Assistant SLPalomino@fcps.edu
Mergie Kakouris, Student Information Assistant, MBKakouris@fcps.edu
Jane Dunfee, SBTS, Testing Coordinator, pjdunfee@fcps.edu
Fadwa Finaish, Office Assistant, FFinaish@fcps.edu
Judy Toy, Office Assistant, JPToy@fcps.edu
Luis Uribe Gamboa, Family Liaison, lauribegambo@fcps.edu
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