WHAT'S GOING ON IN THE FOREST - 12/13/2024

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Thu, December 19 - Winter Strings Concert, 6:30pm

December 23-January 3 - No School, Winter Break

Mon, January 6 - School Resumes @ 8:35am


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Winter Chorus Concert

Our 5th and 6th grade Chorus singers performed for families Thursday evening and they sounded great! Thank you Mrs. Gordon and Mx. Bosley for working with Chorus to prepare for this concert!


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Lunch Schedule Changes
Tuesday, December 17th

Please know that lunch times will be different for almost all grade levels on Tuesday, December 17th. We had to make these changes for this day to accommodate a special field trip for Kindergarten-2nd graders. Your student's teacher will include the lunch time change in their weekly email. 


AAP Referral Deadline - Dec 15

Advanced Academics Program (AAP) Full-Time referrals (for students in grades 2-6) are due by 12/15.

The referral form and optional parent questionnaire for Full-Time files can be submitted to Mrs. Trope at cjtrope@fcps.edu.  Mrs. Trope must receive your referral form by 12/15 for your child to be considered for Full-Time services for next school year.  If you complete a referral, please make sure that you receive confirmation from Mrs. Trope that she has received your referral.  You can reach out to Mrs. Trope with any questions you might have.

Referral forms are available in the following languages:

Fall AAP 2024 Newsletter Fall 2024 Newsletter


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Community Meetings on the Comprehensive Boundary Review

If you did not get a chance to attend one of the recent community meetings on the Comprehensive Boundary Review, please consider attending the final meeting in this first phase of the boundary review process. The Region 1 meeting will take place Wednesday, December 18, 6:30-8 p.m.,in the Madison High School cafeteria. Register today. If you are unable to participate, stay tuned for details about virtual Community Boundary Review Meetings coming early next year.

View FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage for more information. Sign up for FCPS’ School Boundary Review newsletter as well.


Winter Special Education and 504 Newsletter

The latest issue of the FCPS Special Education and 504 Newsletter is available online. Topics in this issue include:

  • Community Resources for Families of Students with Disabilities
  • Save the Date: 2025 Family Summit
  • SEL Screener Results
  • New Accessibility Resources
  • Adapted Physical Education and Recreation Program
  • Why Some Students with Disabilities Stay in FCPS Until Age 22
  • VR Programs Supports Out-of-State Post Secondary Schools
  • Executive Functioning Webinars
  • Early Literacy Resources
  • ESY and Assessment Webinar
  • COVID-19 Compensatory Education: FCPS Service Delivery Options

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⛄Student and Family Resources

Fairfax County Public Schools has compiled a list of resources for students and families in case they need assistance while schools are closed for winter break. Please visit FCPS’ winter resources webpage for information on academic support, mental health support, and county resources related to food, clothing, housing, and other needs.

School’s Closed, Learning Can Continue! 

FCPS encourages students to take advantage of fun learning opportunities during winter break and snow days. Consider these winter activities to blend education and play for your students during winter break or weather-related school closures. .


FCPS Cares is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story so we can all acknowledge the good work of our Newington Forest staff members.

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FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

  • Course Selection for Middle and High School Students
  • Join Our Teacher Team!
  • Comprehensive Boundary Review Updates

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.