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Hello Forest Edge Families and Community!
Winter break is just 5 days away, and next week is Spirit Week! 🎊 Here’s the lineup:
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Monday: Crazy Sock Day 🧦
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Tuesday: Plaid Day
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Wednesday: College Spirit Day 🎓
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Thursday: Festive Accessory Day
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Friday: PJ Day 🛌
A special shoutout to our 4th, 5th, and 6th graders who got to enjoy a fantastic performance by the middle school chorus today—what a great sneak peek into middle school music! 🎶
As temperatures drop, please ensure your child is dressed warmly for 30 minutes of outdoor recess each day. 🧤❄
Let’s make this week full of warmth, fun, and holiday cheer! 😊
Dr. Brittany Rogers, Principal
Mrs. Ashley Fisher, Assistant Principal
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.
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.
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.
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 call Fairfax County's Coordinated Services Planning at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care. You can also contact our Social Worker, Catherine Campane, or our Family Liaisions, Natalia Wyatt and Huda Osman, at 703-925-8000.
 Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place onWednesday, December 18, 6:30-8 p.m., at Madison High School Cafeteria.
Please register in advance by clicking on the date. Language interpretation will be available.
If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage.
We wanted to provide a reminder and follow up to the FCPS communication that was sent in June regarding seven three-hour early release Mondays for elementary students in the 24-25 year.
Forest Edge ES will dismiss at 12:35 pm on the dates below.
- February 24
- March 17
- April 28
- May 19
This time will be utilized for teacher planning time to support students, complete required professional development for the new Virginia Literacy Act, new reading and math standards, and other initiatives.
Additional information can be found on the FCPS Early Release Mondays webpage. If you have immediate questions, please email ESPlanning@fcps.edu.
Student Holidays
December 2nd - 6th - Book Fair
December 4th - Literacy Night
December 9th - 3 Hour Early Release
December 23rd - January 3rd - Winter Break
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