Calendar Updates November 18th - 22nd - Book Fair Week 📚 November 20th - PTA Ice Cream Social / Book Fair Night 6pm - 8pm 🍦 November 21st - Thanksgiving Luncheon 🦃 November 23rd - PTA Winter Bazaar ⛄11a.m. - 3p.m. *see below for more information November 27th - 29th - Thanksgiving Break December 2nd - Classes Resume 📅 2024-2025 FCPS School Calendar

🦃Thanksgiving Luncheon

We are looking forward to our Thanksgiving Luncheon with families  this Thursday, November 21! Lunch times will not change for the Luncheon. 

Lunch Times: 

10:45 - 11:15 Kindergarten 

11:15 - 11:45 5th Grade 

11:45 - 12:15 4th Grade 

12:15 - 12:45 3rd Grade 

12:45 - 1:15 2nd Grade

1:20 - 1:50 1st Grade 

1:50 - 2:20 6th Grade

Important information to know: 

• Visitors must sign-in before proceeding to the cafeteria. Our office staff will have sign-in sheets and visitor stickers available as you come into the building.
• Families are welcome to bring outside food to enjoy with their family. The PTA is doing a spirit day with Dominos Pizza in Great Falls. *see flyer below
• Lunch slots are 30 minutes. *see schedule above
• Tables will be labeled with teacher names
• Parents wishing to visit the book fair with their student during the lunch block must fill out this google form before leaving the cafeteria. This is so teachers and staff can account for students at all times. A QR code to this form will be posted on the cafeteria doors. If you are taking your student home with you, you must sign them out in the main office.

We still need volunteers to help with Thanksgiving Luncheon Setup & Cleanup. Please sign-up here: Morning and afternoon shifts available.

📚🍦Book Fair Ice Cream Social

This Wednesday, November 20th bring your sweet tooth and enjoy free ice cream served by our amazing staff from 6–7:30 PM in the cafeteria! Afterward, head to the Book Fair to shop with your family. Doors close at 8 PM, so don’t be late!

✨ The PTA is looking for Volunteers

Help make this week unforgettable by volunteering for these events:

• Thanksgiving Luncheon Setup & Cleanup: Morning and afternoon shifts available.
• Ice Cream Social & Book Fair Help: Teens needing service hours are welcome!
• Book Fair Assistance During Luncheon: Help families shop during our busiest time.

We can’t do it without you—thank you for making Forestville so special!

Sign up today and make a difference!

⌚December 9th Early Release Monday - Action Required! 

Thank you for your support and patience during our early release Mondays. Please know that as we begin planning for our next early release Monday on December 9th, we will adhere to the following protocols:

• ❗We are asking everyone to please complete this updated form to indicate selections for your family. Please fill out a form for each student you have at Forestville. 
• Reminder! SACC will be open starting at 1:00 p.m. for those students who are already enrolled in after-school SACC.  All students participating in after-school SACC, as noted on the google form above, will be dismissed directly to SACC at 1:00 p.m.   
• We understand family needs may shift however, we are asking for families to please try and limit last minute dismissal changes for early release Mondays. Should you have a list minute dismissal change for Monday December 9th please email hlkattera1@fcps.edu. This is to ensure that all students go home safely and correctly. 

❤️🤍💙 Veterans Day Ceremony Wow, what a beautiful ceremony we had on Tuesday as we gathered to honor the veterans and active-duty members of our military who have dedicated themselves to serving our country and others. Our 5th and 6th-grade chorus performed several tribute songs, heartfelt student thank-you notes were shared, and our entire school community joined in to celebrate our military connected community. A special thank you to Major General Eric Vollmecke, USAF, for joining us as our keynote speaker. His inspiring and heartfelt words focused on connecting our school motto S.O.A.R. (Safe, Open-Minded, Accountable, and Respectful) to the characteristics to the values our military meets uphold. After hearing from Major General Vollmecke students returned to their classrooms to hear from additional active-duty and retired members of our military. This was a unique opportunity for students to ask questions and learn more about our families service to our country. Thank you to all of our wonderful guest speakers.  And lastly, a huge shoutout to Mrs. Schnaue for organizing such a wonderful assembly.  We are on our way to becoming a Purple Star School 💜

📝 AAP Full-Time Referrals

Deadline for Submitting Referrals: December 15

The deadline for all students in grades 2-6 to apply for full-time (formerly referred to as level IV) advanced academic services to begin at the start of the 25-26 school year is Sunday, December 15. This is a county provided date, there are no exceptions or extensions. Please plan ahead!

To initiate the screening process, please submit the AAP Full-Time Referral Form through email to Elyssa McKinnon at eamckinnon@fcps.edu or submit a hard copy to the front office by 4:00 pm on Friday, December 13^th.

If you have questions about the referral process, screening by the Central Selection Committee or academics, please join Elyssa McKinnon for a parent information session on November 20^th in the cafeteria from 9:30-10:30 am.

🔗 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!

📍 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.

🧮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.

✨ FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan Goal 3: Academic Growth and Excellence, reminds us of our commitment to supporting each and every student and helping them meet or exceed high academic standards.

📰FCPS News

• In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
• Veterans Day Recognitions
• Resources on IEPs, Financial Aid, Literacy, Community Leadership
• Teacher Hiring Event

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.  

🦃 Thanksgiving Basket Donations Still Needed!

November is a month about gratitude, as we give thanks to our Veterans, our loved ones and our community.  Let us be grateful of everything we have and help those that may be need help to enjoy a warm meal with their community.  We still need 20 more baskets for families at our sister school, Dranesville Elementary. Rally your neighbors, friends, and community to make this season memorable!  🙏💕  Sign up today to spread the love 

🍕 Domino’s Dough Raiser – THURSDAY, Nov 21st

Not Wednesday as previously mentioned—our Domino’s fundraiser is on Thursday to coincide with the Thanksgiving Luncheon. Grab a hot, fresh pizza for your family and help support Forestville! 🍕  Parents, please either have them deliver to your house before you leave or pickup from the store. 

📚 Book Fair November 18th - 22nd

Our Book Fair kicks off a super fun week of events coming soon! Get ready to browse the fair, enjoy an ice cream social, join the Thanksgiving Luncheon, and shop the Winter Bazaar—all in one week! 🛍️🍦 Mark your calendars, grab your wallets, and get ready for a week full of fun! 🍂✨ Volunteer opportunities are coming soon, so keep an eye out—or reach out to me anytime at president@forestvillepta.org to jump in early!

🏂🏼 Winter Bazaar - Keep Warm and Shop On 

Our 2nd Annual Winter Bazaar is jingling its way into Forestville on November 23 from 11 AM - 3 PM! 🎄 The school will be buzzing with handcrafted jewelry, delicious food, toys, home decor, and holiday treasures for all!

⛄ Holiday Spirit Wear Sale

Spread that Cardinal pride! The holiday spirit wear sale at 1st Place Spiritwear starts Monday. Here’s the scoop:

• Save 25% on all merchandise
• Free shipping on orders over $75, guaranteed by December 23rd
• Sale dates: November 4 - December 10

Get ready to deck the halls in Forestville fashion! 🎉💙

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