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Hello Forest Edge Families and Community!
What an amazing week we've had! 🌟 Huge thanks to our incredible PTA for hosting a fantastic Movie Night last Friday—fun, food, and fabulous company made it a night to remember! 🎬🍿 This week we had our first schoolwide morning meeting led by our Student Ambassadors. We were so proud of their planning and leadership as they delivered this fun opportunity to our students and staff. During our Thanksgiving Luncheon we celebrated togetherness, and families coming together to enjoy a delicious feast. 🦃❤️ A big shout-out to our fourth graders, who had an awesome adventure in Jamestown, diving into the history of the first settlers. 🏕️📜
As a reminder, Thanksgiving Break is from Wednesday November 27-Friday November 29. We are looking forward to seeing all of our Eagles back in school on Monday, December 2.
When we return, we will kick off our book fair! The book fair will run from December 2-6. Additionally, we will host literacy night on December 4. Come out for food, fun, and learning!
Here's to more wonderful moments ahead! 🎉
Dr. Brittany Rogers, Principal
Mrs. Ashley Fisher, Assistant Principal
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Here is an overall review of what to expect.
- Any student wishing to have a retake should bring their original picture package to exchange for the retake image.
- When an order is placed online, the parent/guardian will receive a camera pass via email. This can be printed and brought to picture day. The photographer will photograph the printed camera pass along with the student.
- If a student is not able to print their camera pass, that is not a problem. We will match up the student to their order manually in the production process.
- A parent may order from the flyer up until 24 hours after picture day. After 24 hours, the online ordering access may close. This will allow our imaging team to "Pull" all orders submitted and match them with the students photographed.
- When pictures are returned to school, all students that purchased pictures will receive their prepaid package. Any student that was photographed but did not order a package, will receive a "Proof" (PX) of their picture that was taken on picture day.
All proof packages offer parents a second opportunity to order prints. All orders are subject to shipping and handling costs of up to $8.50 and will be shipped directly to home.
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Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.
FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.
Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.
Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities
We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.
If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing, please call Fairfax County's Coordinated Services Planning at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care. You can also contact our Social Worker, Catherine Campane, or our Family Liaisions, Natalia Wyatt and Huda Osman, at 703-925-8000.
The 2nd Annual Late Nite at the Byrd is Back!
A welcoming event for the Boys and Girls basketball programs this year hosted by the South Lakes Athletic Leadership class. It is a free event but there will be a donation available. We invite members of the South Lakes community to join us to see:
- 3 Point Contest
- Dunk Contest
- Dance Team performance
- Raffle Prizes
- Contests for fans
This is a chance for people to meet with teams, get autographs and take photos with the players! The event is on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 8pm at the Wendell G. Byrd Gymnasium, following the boys basketball scrimmage. Please enter at door 4.
Every middle school and elementary school child must be accompanied by an adult. Boosters will have concessions and gear store open in gym lobby!
Any questions please email Mr. Cincinnati at decincinnati@fcps.edu
 Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place onWednesday, December 18, 6:30-8 p.m., at Madison High School Cafeteria.
Please register in advance by clicking on the date. Language interpretation will be available.
If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage.
FCPS is working with K12 Insight to host a community forum for families, staff members, and students to provide feedback on the school division’s cell phone policies and practices, and the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) document. FCPS is looking for more student participants (grades 3-12) to help ensure diverse perspectives from our community.
The community forum will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 6:30-8 p.m., at the Willow Oaks Administrative Center. If your student is interested in providing feedback, please visit the Cell Phone Policy Forum registration page to learn more. Families must register their child by Monday, November 25.
One of the ways FCPS supports the mental wellness of all students is through the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener. In October, students in grades 3-12 took this screener, which gives information about their skills such as achieving goals, handling emotions, building relationships with adults and peers, and making good choices.
The screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to create learning, experiences, and environments for students to succeed.
In early December, families will be able to view student SEL Screener results in SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent by mail.
Learn more about the screener on the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. For help understanding your child’s results or ideas to support them at home, review the Family Guide or contact us.
Register for ParentVUELearn how to activate your ParentVUE account, so you can easily access your child’s results and other helpful information.
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.
- 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.
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
December 2nd - 6th - Book Fair
December 4th - Literacy Night
December 9th - 3 Hour Early Release
December 23rd - January 3rd - Winter Break
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