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Dear Dragon Families,
It’s hard to believe that Winter Break is just a week away! We have a full schedule of concerts and festivities ahead, and we want to remind everyone that for all evening events, an adult must remain with each student. Please note that we do not have the same level of staffing for these events as we do during the school day, and it’s important to ensure that these events are safe and enjoyable for all participants.
We also held our first board meeting with your new PTA last night. If you haven’t already, please consider becoming a member, and keep an eye out for opportunities to partner, volunteer, or support our school in various ways. We’re thrilled to have the PTA back up and running, and we look forward to the continued partnership!
Lastly, if you need assistance providing your child with winter coats or other necessary items, please reach out to our family liaisons. They have supplies and resources available. You can contact Andy Sigle or Carmen Fonseca Londono directly at dogwoodconnections@fcps.edu, or call the office at 703-262-3100.
Thank you for your continued support!
Kate Beckner
Proud Principal
Dogwood Winter Concert
Dogwood chorus presents our yearly winter concert being this evening, December 12th, 2024 at 5:30 PM in the Dogwood Gym. All chorus students should report to the gym by 5:10 PM wearing white tops, black bottoms, and black shoes. All chorus students must be accompanied by an adult who needs to remain at the school. Please join us for the glow walk after the concert. We hope to see you there!
Annual Dogwood Glow Walk
We hope all of our Dogwood Dragons are able to join us in our annual glow walk after the winter concert today, December 12th. There has been a change in time, the event will now take place from 6:00-7:30 PM. Hope to see you there.
Level IV Referral Deadline
Window for Full-Time AAP Referrals Closes on December 15, 2024.
Parents/guardians of students in Grades 2-6 who would like their student to be considered for Full-Time advanced academic programs may submit the AAP Full-Time Referral Form to Lauren Williams, lgwilliams2@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 Lauren Williams, lgwilliams2@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.
Band & Strings Winter Concert
Dogwood Winter Cheer
🎄✨ Let’s spread some holiday cheer, Dragons! ✨🎄
Join us for 5 Days of Winter Cheer at Dogwood from December 16th to December 20th! Each day has its own festive theme—check them out below and get ready to dress up. Participation is optional for all staff and students, but we can’t wait to see your cheerful outfits light up our school! 🎁❄️
A Charlie Brown Christmas presented by South Lakes High School
South Lakes students will be having a performance on December 19th and 20th at 7:00 PM for families. When Charlie Brown complains about the overwhelming materialism that he sees amongst everyone during the Christmas season, Lucy suggests that he become director of the school Christmas pageant. Charlie Brown accepts, but it is a frustrating struggle. When an attempt to restore the proper spirit with a forlorn little fir Christmas tree fails, he needs Linus' help to learn the meaning of Christmas. Join us in this special performance.
🍲 Food Assistance and Resource Guide
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.
📚 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.
Winter Break (Student Holiday)
As a reminder, winter break will be held Monday, December 23, to Friday, January 3. To help make sure you and your children have a restful break, we have asked that no homework be assigned during this time. Teachers may assign long-range assignments in the weeks ahead of the break, allowing students to practice time management skills, but no assignments will be due immediately following the break. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year. Classes resume on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. See the complete school year calendar
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.
Fairfax County Public Schools 2024-2025 Standard School Year Calendar
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December 12: Chorus Concert 5:30 PM
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December 12: Dogwood Glow Walk 6:00- 7:30 PM
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December 15: Full Time AAP Level IV Referral Deadline
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December 16: Band & Strings Winter Concert 6:00 PM Gym
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December 23- January 3: Winter Break; No School For Students. The school building and office will be closed during this timeframe.
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January 6: School Reopens at 8:35 AM
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January 20: Dr. Martin Luther King's Birthday; school closed
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