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Dear Stenwood Families,
This has been such a wonderful week, coming back after our Thanksgiving break! It was so wonderful to see so many families on Wednesday night for PTA’s This is Us Night. The food was delicious, and we learned so much about different cultures, countries, and traditions.
Our 5th graders had an engaging family invite where they shared what they learned in Unit 3 of Benchmark. Yesterday, our 4th graders took their annual field trip to Jamestown. Despite the cold, lots of fun was had!
The weather has definitely shifted to winter. We strive to get students outside everyday unless it is raining. Please make sure your children have appropriate winter clothing and that everything is labeled with your child’s name.
We look forward to two more weeks before our winter break. We have definitely seen an uptick in illnesses. Please make sure we are practicing consistent hand washing and keeping children home following the FCPS Guidelines.
As a reminder, Monday, December 9th is an early release. First dismissal will be at 12:30, second dismissal 3:30. Changes can only be made at this point if it is an absolute emergency.
Below you will find additional information about:
- Cafeteria Volunteers Needed!
- Advanced Academic Program (AAP) Full-Time Services Referral Deadline - Reminder
- Bodhi Day - December 8th
- Makeup & Retake Photos Are Now Online! - NEW
- School Meals and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications - Reminder
- Stenwood is Hiring! - Reminder
- Stenwood PTA - Reminder
Sincerely,
Erica Riley, Principal
esriley@fcps.edu
Bryan Case, Assistant Principal
bgcase@fcps.edu
 Cafeteria Volunteers Needed
We are looking for additional parent volunteers for lunches from December 12th, 2024, through January 14th, 2025. Please contact Mr. Case if you are able to help volunteer. Thank you in advance! bgcase@fcps.edu
Advanced Academic Program (AAP) Full-Time Services Referral Deadline
The Full-Time Services Referral deadline is December 15th, though Mrs. Hartman would love families who are planning to refer to turn them in December 9th - 13th if not before to ensure she has enough time to review that all required parts have been submitted before winter break begins.
You can find the Referral Form and Parent/Guardian Questionnaire here:
https://www.fcps.edu/academics/advanced-academic-programs-aap/forms-advanced-academic-program-aap
Referrals and optional materials are due no later than December 15th. Mrs. Hartman prefers to receive materials December 9th-13th or earlier to allow her ample time to review the materials and notify parents of any additional information needed or errors found.
- You may email Full-Time referrals and optional materials directly to Kaleigh Hartman at kkhartman@fcps.edu in one email. Hard copies are also accepted.
- You will receive a confirmation email within 1-2 business days.
December 8, 2024
Happy Bodhi Day to those in our community who celebrate!
Bodhi Day is a Buddhist holiday that recognizes the day that Budda achieved enlightenment through meditation under the Bodhi tree.
Makeup & Retake Photos Are Now Online!
Makeup/Retake Day images are now viewable online!
Please visit: vosphoto.com/uc
Use your student ID when prompted for the online code.
For questions regarding school pictures
Please email: underclass@vosphoto.com
School Meals and Free/ Reduced Lunch Applications
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Breakfast and Lunch
Breakfast will be $1.75. Lunch will be $3.25, milk $0.60. Money can be added to your child(ren)’s accounts using www.myschoolbucks.com. You can also write a check to Stenwood Food Services and deliver it to our Food Services Manager at Open House. During the school year, you can find the menu for breakfast and lunch at https://linqconnect.com/public/menu/ESSF44 .
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Free and Reduced-Price Status
Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals will continue to receive these benefits through the end of September. A new application must be filled out each new school year and forms are available online now: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/food-and-nutrition-programs/free-and-reduced-price-meals. Applications are accepted at any time, but we encourage you to apply or renew your application before the end of September. Call (703) 813-4800 if you need help. This must be completed for eligible students to receive free meals.
Stenwood is Hiring!
We are looking to hire Classroom Monitors and Substitutes! If you are interested in any of these positions, please reach out if you have any questions or if you want more information. Here is a link to FCPS’ application portal.
Classroom Monitors: Monitors will work every day students attend throughout the 2024-25 school year, and will directly support classrooms by providing additional supervision to students during lunch or in the classroom. The pay is $17.88/hour. Teachers will provide directions/assignments for monitors and students to complete. Please apply here and email me at esriley@fcps.edu so we can schedule a time to talk more. Please share this opportunity with others who might be interested.
Stenwood Elementary PTA
We hope you join our amazing PTA! If you are interested in volunteering to be a class parent, volunteering in our cafeteria or library, OR just looking to stay connected with the great work of our PTA, you can fill out a survey that will be sent out once class placements have been communicated.
More information about the PTA is available on their website.
4th Grade Field Trip to Jamestown!
SCA Spirit Day - Mustache Day!
5th Grade Family Invite!
Voting
Stay Connected
Here are a few ways to stay connected with all the happenings at Stenwood ES
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Website
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PTA Facebook
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