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Monday, December 9th Early Release
Monday, December 9th will be our next 12:35 Early Release. Dismissal plans communicated with teachers at the beginning of the year will be the plan we follow for all early releases. If there are any changes to your child's dismissal for our early release, families had until Wednesday, December 4th to make changes to dismissal plans.
SACC will be open to support after-school childcare on December 9th beginning at 12:35 on our Early Release day. Please communicate with BOTH the front office AND your child's teacher ONLY IF
you absolutely have to make any changes to Early Release dismissal plans.
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Reminder: Window for Full-Time AAP Referrals Closes on December 15, 2024
Parents/guardians of students in Grades 2-7 who would like their student to be considered for Full-Time advanced academic programs may submit the AAP Full-Time Referral Form to Alyssa Grabel at angrabel@fcps.edu no later than December 15, 2024.
The window for families to submit a referral for Full-Time AAP services is the first day of school through December 15, annually. Forms for Full-Time and part-time referrals are available on the AAP Forms Page. No late referrals for Full-Time AAP services will be accepted.
Full-Time Referral Form (PDF)
Submitting a referral form for Full-Time AAP will initiate a process that begins at the local school and is then completed at the central office level. Our school will put together a portfolio that includes multiple data which are considered holistically. At the central office level, a committee of six trained professionals from various schools and roles will review the portfolio materials to determine eligibility for Full-Time placement. Eligibility decisions are communicated by early April.
Referrals for Subject-Specific and Part-Time AAP are screened at the local school. If you miss this deadline, your student can still be screened for Subject-Specific AAP or Part-Time AAP for the remainder of the year and submit a referral for Full-Time AAP next fall.
For more information, please visit the Advanced Academic Programs website.
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Holiday Candy Grams
Buy candy Airheads for you, your friends, or family.
There is no limit to how many you can buy :)
Date: Monday Dec.9- Friday Dec.13
Time: 8:30-8:50 am
Location: Gym
Cost: $1 each
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Spirit Day........
December 13th
Students Dress as Teachers, Teachers Dress as Students.
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Fall Picture Make-Up Day
This past Friday, Nov 15th was our Fall Picture Day. Picture packages can still be ordered using the links below for last week's pictures, or if you missed picture day, our picture make-up day is listed below.
Fall Picture Make-Up Day:
📅 Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2024
📸 Pictures Available: Approximately two weeks after photo day
🛒 Pre-order Online: https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001187235
📧 Questions about Ordering? Email us at underclass@vosphoto.com
🐾 P.A.W.S. (Parents Appreciating Wonderful Staff)
When you see a staff member go above and beyond for your child or family, please take a moment to fill out this PAWS form to show your appreciation! We will then hand deliver your anonymous message to the staff member so they know they are appreciated. 😊
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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 Dogwood Elementary School 703-262-3100. The Dogwood staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.
❄️December Important Dates:
December 9: 3-hour early Release Day (Students dismissed at 12:35pm)
December 11: Fall Picture Make-Up Day & Family Market
December 13: John Gallagher Author Visit (Grades 3-6)
(We will have another author visit in March for (Grades K-2)
December 16-20: TLES Admin's Staff Spirit Week & Days of Cheer (Daily Staff Appreciation Initiative) - Mr. Chiet will be reaching out for parent support)
December 23-December 31: Winter Break (No School)
❄️January Important Dates:
January 1-3: Winter Break (No School)
January 6: Students return to school from break
January 15: Family Market
January 17: Winter Chorus Concert 7:00pm (Tentative Hold)
January 20: MLK Jr., Day & Inauguration Day (No School/Holiday)
January 23: Mclean Pyramid Chorus Concert (Time: TBD)
January 28: End of Quarter 2 Grading Period
January 29: Teacher Workday (Student Holiday/No School)
2024-25 FCPS School Calendar
Social and Emotional Learning Screener Results Coming Soon
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 your child’s school.
Register for ParentVUE
Learn how to activate your ParentVUE account, so you can easily access your child’s results and other helpful information.
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