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Sat, November 9 - Saturday Book Fair Hours,
10:30AM - 2:30PM
Mon, November 22 - No School, Veterans Day
Tue, November 12 - Evening Book Fair Hours,
3:30PM - 6:30PM
PTA Meeting, 7PM
Fri, November 15 - PTA Bingo Night, 6PM
Mon, November 18 - 3-Hr Early Dismissal
Dismissal begins at 12:35PM
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Thank You
Thank you to those parents who attended our ST Math Virtual Night. If you wish to see the materials from the presentation, please visit the ST Math Parent Information page online.
 4th Grade Veterans Day Performance
Our 4th Grade Knights gave a respectful performance to recognize all Veterans this morning. We thank you for your service!
 Book Fair School Hours Sales
Sat, Nov 9 :10:30am – 2:30pm
Mon, Nov 11: Closed for Veterans Day Holiday
Tue, Nov 12: 8:35am – 3:30pm
Tue, Nov: 12: 3:30pm – 6:30pm
Wed, Nov 13: 8:35am – 3:30pm
Thu, Nov 14: 8:35am – 3:30pm
Fri, Nov 15: 8:35am – 3:30pm
Please consider volunteering your time for the Book Fair: https://tinyurl.com/yy8sbekx
Please contact Mrs. Petra Sharrett, School Librarian, at
plsharrett@fcps.edu if you have questions.
Still Need to Order Pictures?
Strawbridge's NEW Code Lookup Tool is now available. Parents can simply scan, or tap, the QR code below and follow the directions to access their child's picture ordering gallery. No need to contact Customer Service for an access code! *Student last name and Student ID number will be required for data security.*
Your Guide to Supporting Reading Success at Home
We believe families are key to developing literacy. The Literacy Resources for Families page has resources to help you encourage literacy at home. It also has info to help you partner with your student's teacher and school staff in supporting your student's literacy progress in reading and writing.
You will find helpful information about:
- Reading and Writing at Home Resources
- Virginia Language and Literacy Screening System (VALLSS)
- Reading Plans
- Parent Teacher Conferences
- Family Academy
TODAY is the Deadline to Make a Nomination for the Outstanding Employee Awards!
 To submit a nomination for a Newington Forest Elementary Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through this Google form link: https://forms.gle/kr2THGRMsh9w3xaJ6
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 one more of the criteria for that award category. The google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards. The eligibility requirements are below.
Outstanding Teacher
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category
Outstanding New Teacher
Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district)
Outstanding Principal
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)
Outstanding Leader
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) at their current location
Common positions in this category: Assistant and Associate Principals
Outstanding Professional Employee
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 at their current location
Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Special Education Department Chairs, Reading Specialists
Outstanding Operational Employee
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee at their current location
Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Safety and Security Assistant Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, All Parent Liaisons
The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, November 8th.
If you have any questions, please contact Jen Min at jdmin@fcps.edu.
Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
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).
📍 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.
IEP Palooza and Community Resource Fair
Parents/caregivers, school staff, and students over the age of 14 are invited to attend an interactive event celebrating the individualized education program (IEP) process. The IEP Palooza and Community Resource Fair will take place on Saturday, November 16, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at Jackson Middle School.
The event is sponsored by Fairfax County Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA). Activities include simulated IEP meetings, break-out sessions on the various parts of an IEP, and a resource fair to learn more about community supports. Register in advance.
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.
FCPS Cares is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story so we can all acknowledge the good work of our Newington Forest staff members. |
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FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Fall Testing Results
- Boundary Review Community Meetings
- Resources for Families
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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