Navy Update 12.15.24

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Happy Holidays to all. Our last week of school is loaded with celebration!

  • Thanks to students who participated in the beautiful concerts and completed many long-term projects. What a success!
  • Thanks to our staff and faculty for their positive approach and commitment to the students!
  • Thanks to our room mothers and community members who celebrate with us during the joyful winter season!

Have a beautiful week!

Mrs. E. A. Lancaster


Last Call for AAP Full-Time Referrals

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Friendly reminder! Full-Time AAP referrals are due tonight, December 15th, by midnight. Submit your referral to Kristen Scudder at kascudder@fcps.edu.


❄️ Winter After School Activities Registration

Repost From PTO: Registration for Winter After School Activities will begin on December 9th at 7:00 pm. Winter activities include Roblox Game Design, Electronics with Minecraft Redstone, Mudskippers Pottery, floor hockey, Young Engineers, Level-Up Coding, karate, cooking and more!  Classes will begin on January 13, 2025.

To register head to https://www.navypto.org/afterschool or click this link.


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👚👖🧤Lost and Found

Repost From PTO: The Lost & Found is overflowing with sweatshirts, jackets, coats, gloves, and more. Our Lost & Found is located under the stairs between the Art classrooms and the Gym. Please come and claim missing items before Friday, December 20th.  

Adults are strongly encouraged to come to school to check for items in lieu of asking younger students to find missing items. ALL unclaimed items will be donated to the SCA winter accessories and coat drive on December 20th.  All unclaimed items will be distributed to the local Herndon community by She Believes in Me, the non-profit organization run by Mrs. Gorman, our part-time counselor. 

All items that were labeled were returned to students on Friday, December 6th by PTO volunteers.  PLEASE LABEL ALL LAYERS THAT MAY BE REMOVED SO THEY CAN BE RETURNED IF LOST. 


🖋️✉️ Letters of Support Needed

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As part of the employee nominations process, we need to submit two supporting letters to move forward with the nominations for the following staff:

  • Debbie Borello - 6th Grade Teacher
  • Natalia Mika - 4th Grade Teacher
  • Chrissy McLaughlin - SBTS: School Based Technology Specialist
  • Michelle McCormick - Office Assistant

These letters should highlight the contributions and achievements of the nominated staff, emphasizing their positive impact within the school or community. Once the letters are prepared, kindly send them to Yoely Arias- ymavilaarias@fcps.edu. Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask.

 

Thank you for your time and support. Your help thus far has been extremely appreciated. 😊


⛄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. 


Calendar Reminders

📆Calendar Reminders...

  • Friday, December 20: SCA Spirit Day: Wacky Winter Wear
  • Monday, December 23 - Friday, January 3: Winter Break

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