Calendar Updates
December 9th - 3 Hour Early Release, 1:00 p.m. 🔔
December 10th - Band/Strings/Choir Concert @ 6:00 p.m. 🎶
December 13th - Principal Coffee ☕ @ 9:15 a.m. in the cafeteria
December 15th - Deadline for all students in grades 2-6 to apply for full-time advanced academic services ✅
December 23-January 3: NO School, Winter Break ⛄
January 6: School Resumes 🏫
📅 2024-2025 FCPS School Calendar
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🔔Monday is a 3-Hour Early Release
Monday, December 9th students is a 3-hour early release Monday. Students will be dismissed at 1:00 PM.
We have confirmed all students' plans for the afternoon. Students will follow the dismissal method you indicated on the Google form you filled out. Please avoid making changes to your child's dismissal plan unless absolutely necessary. If you must make a change please call the school directly at (703) 404 - 6000.
Students remaining at FES for supervision will be dismissed at 4:00 PM. Please be sure to send an extra snack with students who are staying for the afternoon.
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❗ It is vitally important that you remain with the dismissal plan that has been communicated to school. We want to ensure all of our students get home safely, as planned, and your cooperation is needed so the school can safely and effectively manage two dismissals.
- If you plan on picking up your child between early and regular dismissal times, please know that due to high demand, this may take longer than usual.
There will be four additional times throughout the school year for early release days. The following dates are planned for Early Release Mondays throughout the school year:
- February 24
- March 17
- April 28
- May 19
🏆Congratulations to Outstanding Forestville Employees
Forestville thanks all families who nominated our outstanding staff members as part of the annual FCPS Employee Awards process. We had more than 25 different nominations across five categories! Our school winners are listed below and will move forward to Langley Pyramid competition and hopefully Region 1! We know every one of our staff members are outstanding and when our community takes a few minutes to recognize them and thank them for their work, it solidifies that the Forestville community of students, staff and families is the best!
Outstanding New Teacher (Less than 3 Years Experience):
Ms. Hannah Williams - 4th Grade
Outstanding Teacher:
Ms. Sharon Crilly - Special Education Teacher
Outstanding School Leader:
Ms. Afton Carlson - Assistant Principal
Outstanding Professional Employee:
Ms. Shana Schnaue - School Counselor
Outstanding Operations Employee
Ms. Amani Kirk - Registrar
☕Principal Coffee
Our next Principal Coffee will be on Friday, December 13th from 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. in the Forestville cafeteria. Join us for a casual discussion with our new Principal, Sarah Brooker, and get to know her better!
📝 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 13th.
📚Literacy Resources for Families
We believe families are key to developing literacy. This 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.
⏰ Update on Potential Changes to Middle School Start Times
At Tuesday’s School Board work session, staff from Prismatic Services, Inc., presented options for adjusting start times at FCPS middle schools. As a reminder, Prismatic is charged with developing an action plan to help the School Board reach its goal of starting middle school at or after 8 a.m.
The presentation includes five options for adjusting middle school start times based on the consultant’s analysis from community forums, surveys, and interviews with staff, parents, associations, and other groups. The School Board will provide next steps to the superintendent.
Watch a video of the work session. Visit the Middle School Start Times webpage for more information on the project.
 Boundary Review Community Meeting
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 on Wednesday, 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.
📚 Bundle Up With Books Over Break
Fairfax County Public Library’s (FCPL) winter reading adventure has begun and will continue through Friday, January 31, 2025. Visit your local FCPL library branch or visit their website to register and get a sneak peek at the prizes being offered.
Check out their Winter Reading Events webpage to learn about laser tag, movie nights, crafting sessions, Noon-Year Eve celebrations, and book discussions.
⛄ Get Outdoors for Winter Fun!
The Fairfax County Park Authority has rounded up its seasonal fun into a handy list of events happening across the county.
Learn more about the Winter Wonderland and the Holiday Train at Burke Lake Park, Holiday on the Farm at Frying Pan Farm Park, and many more fun events.
📰FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Family Academy Orientation
- Literacy Resources
- Winter Programs and Activities
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
📸 Capture the Memories: Join Our Yearbook Committee! 📖
Are you creative, organized, or just love curating photos? We need YOU for our Yearbook Committee! Help us capture the special moments and create a keepsake our students will cherish forever.
No experience? No problem! Whether you can lend a few hours or take on a bigger role, every little bit helps.
Interested? Reach out to community@forestvillepta.org and let’s make this year’s yearbook unforgettable!
🐝 Are You Ready for the Buzz? 🍯
We’re kicking off December with some EXCITING news: the Spelling Bee is back! Your kids may have noticed signs popping up all over school, and now it’s time to register—don’t get STUNG!
Here’s the buzz:
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Registration Opens Today: Email Alice Jang and me at forestvillebee@gmail.com with questions.
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Study Materials: Sent after you register to help your child prepare.
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Bee Clubs: Four afterschool sessions in January and February to build excitement and confidence.
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Junior Bee (K-2): February 13th, with the top 3 advancing to…
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Senior Bee (3-6): February 27th. Our winner will represent Forestville at the County Bee on March 23rd!
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