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Fri, Feb 7 - Tonight! PTA Bingo Night, 6pm
Mon, Feb 10 -- 3-hr Early Release at 12:35pm
Fri, Feb 14 - Kids Heart Challenge
Mon, Feb 17 - No School, President's Day
Wed, Feb 19 - Group & Individual Picture Day
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Feb. 10th Early Dismissal
This is a reminder that Monday, February 10, 2025 will be a 3-hour early release and students will be dismissed at 12:35PM. If your child must stay due to a childcare hardship, they will be dismissed at 3:35PM.
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Winter Band Concert
NFES Band put on a wonderful winter concert last night! We're so proud of our Band students. Thank you, Mr. Holscher, for getting our kids ready for their performances.
Pipitone's Socratic Seminar
Mrs. Pipitone's 3rd grade class engaged in a Socratic Seminar discussing the contributions of Ancient cultures.
The Kids Heart Challenge - Feb. 14th
The Kids Heart Challenge is a service-learning fundraising program that provides lessons, tools, and activities to support both mental and physical well-being to students, families, and staff.
Join us in learning about heart health and raising funds to protect all hearts—especially other kids!
https://www2.heart.org/site/TR?pg=company&fr_id=11256&company_id=492376&s_src=nuclavismobile&s_subsrc=Nucl_Web_TmsQRC
Through fun activities we’ll discover ways to take are of our hearts and brains while practicing kindness, gratitude, and learning ways to de-stress. Plus, we have the chance to earn PE equipment for our school!
Picture Day is Feb. 19th!
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Get your smiles picture ready for February 19th! We will be taking class and individual photos.
Pre-order photos at https://www.strawbridge.net
Code: FM459112
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Be Kind to our Loving Forest Court Neighbors
We have received communication from our community that NFES families are parking along Loving Forest Court and then walking over to pick up/drop off their students. This makes it difficult for residents to navigate in and around the circle.
We ask families to please utilize the Kiss & Ride line for arrival and dismissal. This is the safest process for our children to be dropped off and picked up by families, and the car line moves pretty quickly.
Black History Month Kick-Off Celebration
(Note: Date Change)
FCPS’ Chief Equity Office invites the community to an Inaugural Black History Month Kickoff Celebration on Wednesday, February 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Carter G. Woodson High School.
The event begins with a light reception followed by a formal program, From the Threads of Our Past to the Fabric of Our Future. The program will honor the enduring contributions of Black history and culture while envisioning a future rooted in equity and excellence. It will include inspiring performances, personal stories, reflections, and opportunities to connect and celebrate. The event is open to the entire community.
For more information, contact Nina Thomas, senior manager for Professional Learning and Cultural Responsiveness.
Student Transfer Renewal Applications Open February 15
A student transfer is valid for one year only. A parent or guardian must submit a renewal application each year for student transfer consideration. A renewal application may be submitted for students who continue to meet the same student transfer criteria as indicated on the original student transfer request. For students no longer meeting the same student transfer criteria, a new transfer request must be submitted.
Additional information about the application process and types of transfer requests are available on our Student Transfer: Frequently Asked Questions page.
FCPS Proposed Budget Progress
The Fairfax County School Board discussed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Proposed Budget at their work session on February 4. They discussed details regarding student enrollment and investments in students requiring additional support, market comparison data for surrounding school divisions, and an update on progress toward achieving the Baldrige Award for Performance Excellence. Baldrige is a framework used to assess and improve organizational performance across various sectors, including education.
The School Board also held a public hearing on the FY 2026 Proposed Budget on Tuesday, February 4, where they invited the community to share their feedback on the budget.
On Tuesday, February 18, the Fairfax County executive will present the county’s Advertised Budget, and the Fairfax County School Board will hold a work session on the FCPS FY 2026 Proposed Budget. View FCPS’ Budget Development Calendar.
🗺️ Dual Language Immersion Lottery Registration
Countywide lottery registration for the Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program for first graders in the 2025-26 school year is open through Thursday, February 13, at 4 p.m. Current pre-K students may apply for the kindergarten immersion program through Thursday, March 6, at 4 p.m.
Dual Language Immersion is available in French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish.
Interested parents/caregivers may attend an informational meeting at the school site. Visit the Dual Language Immersion Program registration page for a list of meetings by language offered.
Get more details on the DLI Program webpage.
Students Invited to Share Their Voices at the 2025 Family Summit
The 2025 FCPS Family Summit will take place on Saturday, March 15, at South Lakes High School. Visit the Family Summit webpage for more information.
At the event, FCPS students are invited to showcase projects and advocacy efforts around inclusivity in schools. This is a great resume-building opportunity, and students can earn service hours as well. Students may share their work in a share-fair environment using posters, essays, videos, songs, or art. They will interact with attendees through conversations about their work, ideas, and efforts to foster inclusivity in school communities.
Students must use this Google Form to participate by Monday, February 17. A list of possible projects is also on the form. More information will be provided after the student’s submission is received. Please contact Manuel Gomez Portillo with any questions.
✨ Centering student voice is part of FCPS’ Strategic Plan Goal 2: Safe, Supported, Included, and Empowered.
FCPS Cares is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story so we can all acknowledge the good work of our Newington Forest staff members. |
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FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Proposed Budget Progress
- Apply for Dual Immersion and Magnet Lotteries
- Black History Month Event
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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