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Dear Stenwood Families,
It has been an exciting week in the Hive! Our 3rd graders enjoyed a trip to the Natural History Museum where they were able to make connections to their science and social studies learning. We honored students who show Empathy to their teachers and classmates with a CARES Pizza Lunch.
And today, the beloved tradition of Battle of the Books took place. You would be hard pressed to find a room with more excitement than the cafeteria during Battle of the Books. And to have all that excitement be about BOOKS? That’s amazing! The books for the spring battle were shared and we know that some of our Stingers will start to read them over the break! Here is a link where you can view the entire event! The Passcode is: Battle2024!
As we approach next week, we want to remind everyone that attendance is really important. The State of Virginia considers being out of school for any more than 10% of the school year to be concerning. 10% averages out to just two days a month. We ask that you keep this in mind if you are scheduling any trips that would impact your child attending school. If you have a trip that will impact school attendance before or after winter break, please let the office know by emailing, stenwoodelem.attendance@fcps.edu.
We will be having our next Hive Family Meeting on Friday, Dec. 20th. If you need to pick your child up early on the 20th, please make sure to pick them up by 2:00 PM. We have paired all of our Hive Family meetings with SCA Spirit Days - this month will be PJ Day!
Below you will find additional information about:
- Parent Conferences - Reminders About Scheduling - NEW
- Advanced Academic Program (AAP) Full-Time Services Referral Deadline - FINAL REMINDER
- Social and Emotional Learning Screener Results Coming Soon - NEW
- Makeup & Retake Photos Are Now Online! - Reminder
- 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
 Parent Conferences
We encourage open communication between families and teachers. While there is one scheduled conference at the end of the first quarter, if you have concerns, you can always request a conference with your child’s teacher. We ask that you do not have an impromptu conference in the hallway, on the playground, or even in a local store. We want to make sure that our teachers are able to come to a conversation about your child be prepared with the information needed to update you on your child’s progress and/or address your concerns.
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.
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 us.
Register for ParentVUE Learn how to activate your ParentVUE account, so you can easily access your child’s results and other helpful information.
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.
PTA's "This is Us" Night!
3rd Grade Field Trip to the Natural History Museum!
Battle of the Books!
CARES Pizza Lunch!
Empathy
Stay Connected
Here are a few ways to stay connected with all the happenings at Stenwood ES
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Facebook
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Instagram
@stenwoodelementary
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Website
stenwoodes.fcps.edu
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PTA Facebook
facebook.com/StenwoodElementaryPTA
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