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Dear Stenwood Families,
What a lovely way to go off into Winter Break and the new year! Many Stingers were donning their comfiest and coziest PJs for our SCA Spirit Day as we looked out the windows to snow flurries throughout the day!
This week we had Family Invites in 4th grade and Kindergarten. 4th grade showed off and celebrated their writing virtually with families. And Kindergarten did fun Winter Centers. We also had a PTA sponsored assembly on Thursday with some turtles visiting who were being cared for by Blue Ridge Wildlife. Finally, we ended Friday afternoon with Hive Families playing games together.
We hope that everyone has a wonderful and restful winter break! We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, January 6th, 2025!
Below you will find additional information about:
- Chanukah
- Christmas
- Kwanza
- Three Kings Day/Epiphany
- Community Boundary Review Meetings - NEW
- A Note From Mrs. Cole - NEW
- Makeup & Retake Photos Are Now Online! - Reminder
- School Meals and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications - Reminder
- Stenwood is Hiring! - Reminder
- Stenwood PTA - Reminder
Sincerely,
Erica Riley, Principal
esriley@fcps.edu
Bryan Case, Assistant Principal
bgcase@fcps.edu
Chanukah
Chanukah, an 8-day Festival of Lights, is a Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple and the miracle of a small quantity of oil that lit the Temple’s menorah for 8 days. This year, Chanukah begins at sundown on Wednesday, December 25th.
Christmas
🎄 A very Merry Christmas to those in our community who celebrate! Christmas is an annual holiday that commemorates the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, the person who stands at the heart of the Christian tradition. It is celebrated in many unique ways across the U.S. and the world, most commonly by the joyous giving of gifts.
Kwanza
Heri za Kwanzaa (“Happy Kwanzaa”) to those that celebrate in our community. Kwanzaa is a long celebration of African American culture and heritage, observed from December 26th to January 1st. It is a time for families to come together, reflect on their history and traditions, and celebrate the principles of Kwanzaa.
Three Kings Day/Epiphany
Happy Three Kings Day to those in our community who celebrate! Also known as the Epiphany, Three Kings Day commemorates the Biblical story of the three kings who followed the star of Bethlehem to bring gifts to the newborn Jesus. #OurFCPS
Community Boundary Review Meetings
The Superintendent’s Boundary Review Advisory Committee held its second meeting on December 16th at Gatehouse Administration Center. View key takeaways from that meeting and access the meeting agenda, slides, and other materials that committee members received. If you did not get a chance to attend an in-person Community Boundary Review Meeting, please consider participating in one of the following virtual meetings:
- Friday, January 10th, 2025, 6-7:30 p.m.
- Thursday, January 16th, 2025, 1-2:30 p.m.
- Saturday, January 25th, 2025, 9:30-11 a.m.
- Monday, January 27th, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.
- Tuesday, January 28th, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.
- Monday, February 10th, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.
Language interpretation will be available.
All virtual meetings will follow the same format as the in-person meetings that were recently held, and the same information will be shared. Please stay tuned for details on how to register. Visit FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage to learn more. Sign up for FCPS’ School Boundary Review newsletter as well.
A Note From Mrs. Cole
Mrs. Cole wants everyone to know that winter break is a great time to relax and read with your kids. Even though the Stenwood library will be closed, the Fairfax County Public Library will be open with all kinds of programs and books available for students. Winter break is also a great time to round up library books that need to be returned in January. Currently we have over 375 Stenwood library books overdue. It would be great to get them back and start the new year fresh. Happy Reading!
Makeup & Retake Photos Are Now Online!
Makeup/Retake Day images are now viewable online!
Please visit: vosphoto.com/uc
Use your student ID when prompted for the online code.
For questions regarding school pictures
Please email: underclass@vosphoto.com
School Meals and Free/ Reduced Lunch Applications
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Breakfast and Lunch
Breakfast will be $1.75. Lunch will be $3.25, milk $0.60. Money can be added to your child(ren)’s accounts using www.myschoolbucks.com. You can also write a check to Stenwood Food Services and deliver it to our Food Services Manager at Open House. During the school year, you can find the menu for breakfast and lunch at https://linqconnect.com/public/menu/ESSF44 .
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Free and Reduced-Price Status
Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals will continue to receive these benefits through the end of September. A new application must be filled out each new school year and forms are available online now: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/food-and-nutrition-programs/free-and-reduced-price-meals. Applications are accepted at any time, but we encourage you to apply or renew your application before the end of September. Call (703) 813-4800 if you need help. This must be completed for eligible students to receive free meals.
Stenwood is Hiring!
We are looking to hire Classroom Monitors and Substitutes! If you are interested in any of these positions, please reach out if you have any questions or if you want more information. Here is a link to FCPS’ application portal.
Classroom Monitors: Monitors will work every day students attend throughout the 2024-25 school year, and will directly support classrooms by providing additional supervision to students during lunch or in the classroom. The pay is $17.88/hour. Teachers will provide directions/assignments for monitors and students to complete. Please apply here and email me at esriley@fcps.edu so we can schedule a time to talk more. Please share this opportunity with others who might be interested.
Stenwood Elementary PTA
We hope you join our amazing PTA! If you are interested in volunteering to be a class parent, volunteering in our cafeteria or library, OR just looking to stay connected with the great work of our PTA, you can fill out a survey that will be sent out once class placements have been communicated.
More information about the PTA is available on their website.
PTA Assembly - Blue Ridge Wildlife!
Stenwood Military Kids Club!
Kindergarten Family Invite!
Winter Centers
Pajama Day!
Stay Connected
Here are a few ways to stay connected with all the happenings at Stenwood ES
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Facebook
facebook.com/StenwoodElementary
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Instagram
@stenwoodelementary
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Website
stenwoodes.fcps.edu
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PTA Facebook
facebook.com/StenwoodElementaryPTA
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