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Dear Dragons,
A big congratulations to our Science Olympiad team for their outstanding performance this past weekend! Their hard work and dedication, guided by Ms. Ariel, truly shone as they showcased their incredible engineering skills. We are so proud of you!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Learning Under the Stars on November 14th, an evening designed for our PreK–2nd graders and their families. We appreciate the many teachers who volunteered their time to demonstrate ways for parents to support learning in Language Arts and Math at home. Your partnership means so much to us!
We are also thrilled to announce the formation of our newly chartered Parent Teacher Association (PTA)! Please join us in congratulating the PTA board:
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Jonathan Barrera, President
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Britt Williams, Kristy DiOrio, and Jessica Molina, Co-Vice Presidents
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Nigel Walker and Geraldine Bundell, Co-Treasurers
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Nathan Whitmer, Secretary
The PTA offers a fantastic opportunity to stay connected and involved in our school community. We hope you will all become members! Congratulations to our new board, and thank you for your leadership!
Thank you for always partnering,
Kate Beckner
Proud Principal
 Thank you for all the families that attended our Learning Under the Stars Event last week.
 Ms. Ariel led a group of students in our first Science Olympiad this past weekend. What an amazing experience for our students!
Dogwood ES Thanksgiving Luncheon-Thursday, November 21, 2024
Please join us for our Family Thanksgiving Luncheon and enjoy lunch with your child this Thursday. Use the schedule below to find the time for your child’s lunch. Dogwood students must follow their usual lunch schedule. Parents/Guardians/Adults attending must purchase a lunch ticket at the event in the lobby at $5.00 each (pre-school siblings eat free). Please pay with smaller bills or exact change.
Please RSVP by returning this form by November 15.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Volunteers are needed in 30-minute shifts to assist the cafeteria hosts with table clean-up. When you arrive for your volunteer shift, please check in with the Volunteer Coordinator at the Ticket Sales table. All students will be receiving the RSVP and volunteer signup sheet in their Thursday folders tomorrow. Thank you!
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Laptops for Learning
We’re hosting another Learning with Laptops at Home information afternoon session for parents of 2nd-6th graders who would like their child to bring their laptop to and from school. This session is on Thursday, November 21 from 4-4:30pm. During this session you will learn about, and sign consent to, our Family & Student Device Responsible Use Guidelines. If you plan to attend,fill out THIS GOOGLE FORM. Please remember to check into the office first when you arrive.
We’ll have one more afternoon session in December and that will be the last one for the rest of the school year. If you have any questions you can contact Ms. Kara Armstrong at karmstrong@fcps.edu or (en español) Ms. Carmen Fonseca Londono at cgfonsecalong@fcps.edu.
A Thankful Spirit Week- Get Cozy with Gratitude! 🌟
Next week, we’re celebrating a Thankful Spirit Week! Let’s take a moment to appreciate the little things that bring us comfort and joy. From the cozy warmth of your favorite pajamas to the effortless style of your trusty Crocs, we’re thankful for everything that keeps us comfy.
Monday, Nov. 25- 🛌 Pajama Day – Show off your coziest sleepwear.Tuesday, Nov. 26- 👟 Crocs Day – Rock those comfy kicks with pride.
Let's spread some cozy vibes and gratitude together! 🍂💛
Picture Retakes
Fall pictures/proofs will be coming home this week. If you did not preorder pictures, all proof packages offer a second opportunity to order which will include an additional shipping cost.
If you are unhappy with your child’s picture or if your child was absent, Dogwood’s Absentee/Retake Picture Day is Wednesday, December 4.
- If your child is taking retakes, bring their original picture package to exchange.
- Online orders can be placed up till 24 hours after picture day.
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Three Hour Early Release
Our next early release is on Monday, December 9th, with dismissal at 12:35 PM. Classroom teachers will be sending home a sheet and TalkingPoints to confirm how your child will be getting home and at what time. We ask that no changes be made after Wednesday, December 4th. The following information will be shared with families, please let you child’s classroom teacher know as soon as possible.
- My child will leave at 12:35 PM. Please indicate how they will get home. If they are a bus rider, include the bus number.
- My child will remain at school for regular dismissal at 3:35 PM. Please indicate how they will get home. If they are a bus rider, include the bus number.
Annual Dogwood Glow Walk
Impact Aid Forms in Thursday Folders
The Federal Impact Aid Program directly compensates local school districts, like Fairfax County Public Schools, that have been financially impacted by federal activities. To ensure FCPS receives compensation due, all schools are required to have its families complete the annual Federal Impact Aid Survey form. You can complete the form in two ways--online in ParentVUE or by paper copy. The Survey will be available in ParentVUE through the end of January 2025. Paper copies of the Survey will be coming home in this week’s Thursday folder and are due back to school by Friday, December 6, 2024.
Please follow the directions in each numbered section of the form and provide a signature and date at the bottom of the form. We appreciate your timely completion of the Survey. Please contact Susie Livingood, Office Assistant, at 703-262-3100 with any questions.
Winter Break (Student Holiday)
As a reminder, winter break will be held Monday, December 23, to Friday, January 3. To help make sure you and your children have a restful break, we have asked that no homework be assigned during this time. Teachers may assign long-range assignments in the weeks ahead of the break, allowing students to practice time management skills, but no assignments will be due immediately following the break. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year. Classes resume on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. See the complete school year calendar
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, and 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.
Fairfax County Public Schools 2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar
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November 21: Thanksgiving Luncheon (information above)
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November 21: Laptops for Learning 4:00-4:30
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November 27- 29: Thanksgiving Holiday; school closed
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December 4: Picture Retake Day
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December 4: FLE Parent Preview Night 4th-6th 5:30-6:00 Virtual Event
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December 9: 3 Hour Early Release Monday Grades K-6
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December 12: Dogwood Glow Walk
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December 15: Full Time AAP Referral Deadline
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December 16: Band & Strings Winter Concert 6:00 PM Gym
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December 23- January 3: Winter Break; school closed
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