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Good evening, Navy Families,
It has been a wonderful first week as Navy’s interim principal. It is a pleasure to align with such a supportive faculty, staff, and community. The welcoming spirit has been evident through the parents’ greetings at kiss and ride, the faculty and staff’s friendly and helpful approach, and the students “waves and hellos” in the hallways. I look forward to getting to know the students as they study, learn, and grow in this positive environment.
Thanks to all for your kindness,
Mrs. E. A. Lancaster
Navy Interim Principal
Thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate our incredible staff members for this year’s awards! We are thrilled to announce the winners for our school in the four categories:
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Outstanding New Teacher: Talia Mika
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Outstanding Teacher: Debi Borello
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Outstanding Professional: Chrissy McLaughlin
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Outstanding Operational Employee: Michelle McCormick
Congratulations to these amazing individuals for their hard work and dedication to our school community! If you’d like to support our winners, you can write a letter of support. Each school’s winners will move on to the next level, where one recipient per category will be selected for our Region. Let’s rally behind our Navy Stars and show them how much they mean to us! The deadline to submit letters of support is January 6th.
Contact our SIA, Yoely Avila-Arias: ymavilaarias@fcps.edu
Dear Navy Families,
With the cold weather, there are many families opting to drive students to school, rather than having students ride their assigned buses. If you are using the Kiss and Ride entrance to bring your child to school, please know that students cannot be dropped off prior to 8:25 am or after 8:50 am. The doors will be locked promptly at 8:50am at the Kiss and Ride entrance. If the doors are locked, please either walk or drive your child around to the front entrance and check-in your child. We plan to support this long-established time schedule beginning Dec. 16th upon arrival. This is important for the safety and attendance of your child/ren. You will want to monitor you timing during the next week, to be sure that students arrive on time when using Kiss and Ride.
Parents, also be mindful that parents are not permitted to enter from West Ox Road to drop off students. This entrance should only be used for staff members to ensure that they are ready to meet and greet your child upon arrival.
Thank you for your kind consideration as we keep our students safe.
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📣⚓Our next 3-hour early release is tomorrow. If you need to check your child's dismissal plan, please use Navy's Early Release Tool. The deadline to make changes to dismissal was 12/4. However, if something arises, please email or call our attendance line. navyelem.attendance@fcps.edu or 703-262-7171. Thank you for your help in providing a safe dismissal for all of our students.
🎻🎵 4th Grade strings students will have their concert on Tuesday, December 10th at Franklin Middle School. Students should arrive at 6:30pm, the concert will start at 7:00pm. Students should wear black and white. There will be an audience participation portion for our 4th grade concert. Be ready to learn 🙂!
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Just a friendly reminder to ensure your child(ren) wears sneakers or tennis shoes for PE classes. Wearing the right shoes is important for safety, and repeated instances of wearing non-PE shoes can affect their participation and grade. We appreciate your understanding and support in helping your child stay active and safe during PE!
Thank you,
PE Department
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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 Kristen Scudder at kascudder@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.
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. Parents may request a copy of the portfolio that was submitted after they have been turned in for central selection by emailing Kristen Scudder at kascudder@fcps.edu.
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.
As the holiday season approaches, we want to share some tips to help your child stay healthy and active:
- 🏃♀️ Plan Physical Activity: Encourage your child to participate in physical activities, such as outdoor games, sports, or family walks.
- 📱🚫 Limit Screen Time: Reduce screen time and encourage more time for physical activity and social interaction.
- 🥗 Healthy Eating: Make healthy food choices, such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
- 👩🍳 Involve Your Child in Cooking: Let your child help with meal preparation and let them choose healthy ingredients.
By following these tips, you can help your child maintain a healthy lifestyle, even during the busy holiday season.
Happy Holidays from the Food and Nutrition Services
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.
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.
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.
Food insecurity impacts more than 96,000 Fairfax County residents. There are many resources available to support those who need food assistance. Learn how to help these families and the many resources available to support those who need food assistance on Fairfax County’s website or view the county’s Human Services Resource Guide.
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Now - Friday, December 20: Winter Accessories Drive
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Monday, December 9: Next Three Hour Early Release day
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Thursday, December 12: Dining for Dollars @ Red Robin
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*Friday, December 13: SCA Spirit Day: Neon Day
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*Friday, December 20: SCA Spirit Day: Wacky Winter Wear
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Monday, December 23 - Friday, January 3: Winter Break
* please note change in spirit days
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