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Mon, Mar 10 - 3-hour early release, dismissal
begins at 12:35pm
Thu, Mar 13 - 3rd Grade Recorder Concert, 7pm
Mar 14-17 - PTA Penny Wars
Mon, Mar 24 - Book Author Sue Fliess Visit
Tue, Mar 25 - Curriculum Night, 6:00-7:30pm
Mon, Marc 31 - No School, Eid-al-Fitr
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2nd Graders at Mount Vernon
2nd grade went on a fun field trip to George Washington's Mount Vernon this week. It was a chilly day, but they enjoyed exploring this historical estate, right here in Fairfax County.
Every School Day Counts!
 Our students created some fantastic posters for our Every School Day Counts poster contest, and their messaging to prevent chronic absenteeism demonstrated that they learned the material very well. Three students from each grade (3rd-6th) received awards for best posters. We want to thank the PTA for working with us and sponsoring the awards for our winning students.
Sue Fliess is Coming to NFES
 We are so excited to welcome Sue Fliess, an award-winning bestselling author of over 50 children's books, to Newington Forest on March 24th!
If you wish to purchase Sue Fliess' books, which she can sign for your children, please visit http://www.scrawlbooks.com/sue-fliess.
Save the Date - Curriculum Night
Parent Volunteers for Friday Lunch
If you are a parent interested in volunteering to help with lunch at NFES on Pizza Fridays, please select a date that works best for you at https://bit.ly/nfFriVol.
🌲 It’s FREE Tree Time! 🌲
Newington Forest Elementary is excited to be partnering with Neighborhood Forest to provide free trees for kids to plant during Earth Week. 🌎
Parents/guardians, sign your child up for a free tree by March 15th! Sign up using this link: https://www.neighborhoodforest.org/parent-registration/?school=127953.
Trees are set to arrive in time for Earth Day 2025. We will be in touch with you regarding when your trees are ready to take home! 💚 #EarthDay2025
Student Fasting Meal Kits for
February 28 - March 28
Thanks to a new program from the Virginia Department of Education, students who are fasting during the school day between February 28 and March 28 can now take school meal kits home at the end of the day.
Families will need to fill out a weekly Fasting Meals Request Form for their child or children to receive school meal kits. A separate form must be filled out for each week and each student.
To receive meal kits for Friday, February 28, and the week of March 3, please submit the first request form by Monday, February 24. Visit the FNS webpage for more information, including weekly request forms and deadlines.
Developing a Strong Academic Foundation, Curiosity, and Joy for Learning
The FCPS Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Advertised Budget invests in academic growth and excellence for each and every student, which is one of the priorities of the FCPS Strategic Plan.
A strong start for every student is Goal 1 of the Strategic Plan. Pre-K classrooms are making a difference in our community. In this video, we explore the importance of bringing children under the age of five together, regardless of abilities.
Learn more about the FCPS FY 2026 Advertised Budget. View the Budget Development Calendar to stay up to date and learn about opportunities to provide feedback to Fairfax County and FCPS.
💬 Share Your Input on the County Budget
The Fairfax County government presented its Fiscal Year 2026 Advertised Budget Plan to the Board of Supervisors on February 18. The community is invited to share feedback through an online survey, email, phone calls, or by attending Budget Town Hall meetings.
Give Your Kids a Strong Start: Apply for Early Childhood Education Programs
FCPS Pre-K and Early Head Start programs provide a high-quality early learning experience for qualifying children with economic and educational risk factors ages 6 weeks to 4 years living in Fairfax County.
Pre-K prioritizes 4-year-old applicants but also accepts applications for children 3 years old by September 30. Early Head Start is located at three elementary schools — Clearview, Crestwood, and Dogwood — and accepts applications from expectant mothers and for children 6 weeks to 2 years old.
Families are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, however, space is limited and provided based on need, not “first come, first serve.” Applications are accepted online, by email, by postal mail, or in person at our office at 7423 Camp Alger Avenue, Falls Church, Virginia 22042.
If you have a question about the application process or status, please call 703-208-7900 (English) or 703-208-7901 (Spanish).
Preparing for Tough Conversations With Teens
Discussing tough topics like fentanyl and other drugs can feel challenging — no matter how close you are with your child. Explain to your teen that it’s important to learn about fentanyl so they know what to do if a friend overdoses. Prepare in advance with the tips below:
- Set the stage. Choose a casual environment that’s free from distractions. Talk while driving, taking a walk, or doing chores together.
- Make it a two-way discussion. Ask open-ended questions.
- Stay patient and reserve judgment.
- Check in with your child early and often.
Visit our website for more information on how to Become Unskippable with your teens.
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:
- A Strong Academic Foundation
- 70th Annual Regional Science Fair
- New Breakfast Options
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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