Calendar Reminder
December 15th - Deadline for all students in grades 2-6 to apply for full-time advanced academic services ✅
December 16th - 20th - SCA Winter Spirit Week *see below for more information
December 23-January 3: NO School, Winter Break ⛄
January 6: School Resumes 🏫
📅 2024-2025 FCPS School Calendar
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❄️Winter Spirit Week
We invite our students to participate in a festive countdown to Winter Break
Monday 12/16 - Pajama Day 💤
Tuesday 12/17 - Favorite Color Day 🌈
Wednesday 12/18 - Wacky Wednesday 🧦
Thursday 12/19 - Favorite Celebrity/Famous Person Day 🌟💫
Friday 12/20 - Festive Friday / Forestville Spirit Day 🐦
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📝 AAP Full-Time Referrals
Deadline for Submitting Referrals: December 15
The deadline for all students in grades 2-6 to apply for full-time (formerly referred to as level IV) advanced academic services to begin at the start of the 25-26 school year is Sunday, December 15. This is a county provided date, there are no exceptions or extensions. Please plan ahead!
To initiate the screening process, please submit the AAP Full-Time Referral Form through email to Elyssa McKinnon at eamckinnon@fcps.edu or submit a hard copy to the front office by 4:00 pm on Friday, December 13th.
🏆Congratulations to Outstanding Forestville Employees
Forestville thanks all families who nominated our outstanding staff members as part of the annual FCPS Employee Awards process. We had more than 25 different nominations across five categories! Our school winners are listed below and will move forward to Langley Pyramid competition and hopefully Region 1! We know every one of our staff members are outstanding and when our community takes a few minutes to recognize them and thank them for their work, it solidifies that the Forestville community of students, staff and families is the best!
Outstanding New Teacher (Less than 3 Years Experience):
Ms. Hannah Williams - 4th Grade
Outstanding Teacher:
Ms. Sharon Crilly - Special Education Teacher
Outstanding School Leader:
Ms. Afton Carlson - Assistant Principal
Outstanding Professional Employee:
Ms. Shana Schnaue - School Counselor
Outstanding Operations Employee
Ms. Amani Kirk - Registrar
🦺 Career Day Presenters Needed
Forestville Elementary School is planning a fun and engaging career exploration event for our sixth-grade students on Friday, January 31, 2025. We are looking for dynamic presenters to share about their profession! The format of this event will be like a Career Fair where each presenter will have a table/designated area and students will rotate through the Career Fair to interact with presenters representing a host of career pathways. We encourage you to bring props, posters, and other engaging materials for our students.
Please complete this form if you would be interested in volunteering for this event. We appreciate your help with our Career Fair as we work to expose our students to a wide array of career fields and future opportunities. For planning purposes, it would be helpful to respond by Friday, January 10, 2025. Please contact Shana Schnaue, School Counselor at saschnaue@fcps.edu with any questions.
❗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.
📔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.
⛄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.
❄️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
- New Accessibility Resources
- Adapted Physical Education and Recreation Program
- Executive Functioning Webinars
- Early Literacy Resources
- ESY and Assessment Webinar
- COVID-19 Compensatory Education: FCPS Service Delivery Options
Subscribe to the Special Education and 504 Newsletter.
📰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.
Join the Buzz! 🐝
Calling all Forestville kiddos—it's time to show off your spelling skills and have some fun! The Spelling Bee is for everyone—whether you're a word wizard or just curious to give it a try. It's all about learning, growing, and cheering each other on. 🌟
So, grab your word lists, come to the afterschool club if you can, and get ready to spell your heart out. Who knows—you might discover a new talent along the way! Let's make it a bee-utiful experience together! 🐝💛
Just a friendly message from your favorite busy bee coordinators: The after school clubs are *optional*. It's just a fun way to get your kiddo excited about spelling and to maybe practice a mock bee. We will only use words from the practice lists!
Sign up today and get your spell on!
Support Forestville Elementary at Chick-fil-A - December 16th! 🐔
Place an order at the North Point Chick Fil A through mobile pickup, dine-in, drive-thru, or curbside and mention the Spirit Event. Enjoy a tasty meal while 25% of sales from orders marked CARDINALS (via the Chick-fil-A App or at the register) are donated to our school.
🚨 SPECIAL EVENT!! 🚨 From 5–7 PM, bring your receipt inside, write your teacher’s name on the back, and drop it in the bucket to help your class win a surprise!
🎩✨ Save the Date for Magic & Fun! ✨🎩
Join us for a Magic Show Pajama Party on Friday, January 25th! Come cozy in your PJs, enjoy popcorn & snacks, and experience an evening of amazement and fun.
Tickets are just $5 per child (kids under 4 are free!) Doors open at 6:30 PM, and the show starts promptly at 7 PM.
It’s going to be a magical night you won’t want to miss, so buy your ticket now! 🌟
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