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Good Afternoon, Dogwood Dragons,
This spring, we are thrilled that our 4th-grade students will have the opportunity to visit Jamestown! This trip provides a hands-on experience with history and brings learning to life in an unforgettable way. However, it is also a costly trip, and we want to ensure that every student can participate.
To help make this possible, we are hosting a Chuck E. Cheese Night on January 30th after school. This is a great chance to come together as a community, have fun, and support our 4th graders. I’ll be there with extra tokens, ready to take on students in a few friendly game competitions! We’d love to see you there.
If you’re unable to attend but would still like to help, you can sponsor a student by donating $20 to support their trip. Donations can be brought to the main office or sent in with your child—just include a note indicating that it’s for the 4th-grade trip.
I am so grateful to be part of this wonderful community, where we support one another
Here are the fliers in several languages. They are also posted in the windows of the main office.
English - Spanish - Amharic - Arabic - Urdu -
Please call the school at 703-262-3100 if you have any questions.
With deep appreciation,
Principal Beckner
 Our Pre-K students were able to meet some of our local firemen last week and explore the firetruck.
 Dragons had fun representing their playoff team last Friday! Who do you think will be our next Super Bowl champ?
Student Testing Updates
WIDA ACCESS for ELLS~ TESTING BEGINS!
WIDA ACCESS for ELLs is an English language proficiency test measuring academic English skills. Families of ELL students received a Notification of Testing letter earlier this month. Testing begins this week and continues through March. Contact your child’s teacher for specific test dates.
To help your child prepare, ensure they get plenty of sleep and eat breakfast on test days. New to WIDA? Check your child’s Thursday folder this week for a flyer with more information or visit FCPS webpage, WIDA and WIDA Screener.
Student Assessment Summary Report
Under a VDOE directive, students enrolled in FCPS as of fall 2024 who took an SOL test by June 2024, will receive a report showing SOL results from tests taken leading up to the 2023-24 school year. Results are displayed using state percentile ranks (scaled scores are not included). For more details, visit the FCPS public webpage: Virginia’s Student Assessment Summary.
Reports will be sent home in English this week in Thursday folders for families without ParentVUE. If you have ParentVUE, you can view the report in your home language.
To sign up for ParentVUE and access information about your child’s attendance, class performance, and assessment scores, visit our FCPS Webpage, ParentVUE Student Overview, or contact our SIA, Ms. Silvan, at ensilvan@fcps.edu.
Exciting New After-School Opportunity for Grades 3-6!
We’re thrilled to announce a fantastic new program for our students in grades 3-6: NextStop Theatre's Stars on Stage Program, featuring the musical Jungle Book!
Here’s what you need to know:🌟 What: Students will be coached in acting, singing, dancing, and character development.🌟 Who: Open to all 3rd-6th graders—no experience needed!🌟 Cost: Absolutely FREE for families!🌟 When: Rehearsals are on Mondays and Thursdays, 3:45–5:25 PM.🌟 Transportation: Bus transportation will be provided for students who are usually bus riders.
📄 How to Register:
- A registration form (see below) will be sent home in Thursday folders next week.
- If you'd like to register now, fill out the Google form here: bit.ly/StarsonStageatDogwood
- Registration forms are due Thursday, January 30.
🙋♂️ We Need Parent Volunteers!There are many ways you can help! If you’re interested in helping with this program, please complete our Parent Volunteer form:Parent Volunteer Sign Up
We can’t wait to see our Dogwood Dragons shine in this incredible program. Thank you to NextStop Theatre for bringing this exciting opportunity to our students!
Let’s make Jungle Book a roaring success!
Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities
Winter weather is here! As a reminder, please make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy time outdoors. We monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside for activities like recess or physical education.
Visit Fairfax County’s website for Winter Weather/Extreme Cold safety tips.
If you need assistance getting cold-weather clothing for your family, please contact our family liaison, Andy Sigle awsigle@fcps.edu and Carmen Fonseca Londono cgfonsecalon@fcps.edu. You may also contact Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.
Thank You Custodians!
While a significant and integral part of our role is educating children, our primary role is keeping them safe as they travel to school, are in attendance at school, and when they depart from school. We are grateful for our amazing custodial team to ensure that the sidewalks and parking lots are always safe and passable for our entire Dogwood community. Please join us in extending a BIG THANK YOU to Mr. Chung, Ms. Herrera, Ms. Osegueda, Mr. Tawdoroys, Mr. Trinh.
Chuck e’ Cheese Night
 You’re invited to join 4th Grade for a field trip fundraiser at Chuck E. Cheese on Thursday, January 30th from 3pm to 9pm. Say “I’m here for Dogwood!” or bring the flyer that will be sent in Thursday folders this week. This fundraiser will be supporting the 4th Grade students who go to Jamestown in March.
Chuck E. Cheese is located at 2465 Centreville Rd Ste. J9, Herndon, VA 20171.
Thank you and we hope to see you at Chuck E. Cheese on January 30th!
Visit Fairfax County’s website for Winter Weather/Extreme Cold safety tips.
If you need assistance getting cold-weather clothing for your family, please contact our family liaison, Andy Sigle awsigle@fcps.edu and Carmen Fonseca Londono cgfonsecalon@fcps.edu. You may also contact Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.
Quarter End, Early Release, and Student Holiday
Tuesday, January 28, is the last day of the quarter. See the complete school year calendar.
Lunar New Year
FCPS has designated Lunar New Year as a religious and cultural observance day. Specific events that cannot be made up will not be held on these observance days. This year, Lunar New Year falls at quarter end on Wednesday, January 29. The day will be a teacher work day and there will be no school for students.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Dress Children Warmly
- Proposed Construction Projects
- Dual Language Immersion Lottery
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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January 28: Last Day of 2nd Quarter
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January 29: Lunar New Year: No school for students
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January 30: Chuck E’ Cheese in Herndon 3:00-9:00 PM
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February 17: George Washington’s Birthday: School Holiday
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February 24: Three Hour Early Release 12:35 PM
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