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Mon, Mar 24 - Book Author Sue Fliess Visit
Tue, Mar 25 - Curriculum Night, 6:00-7:30pm
Mon, Mar 31 - No School, Eid-al-Fitr Holiday
Tue, Apr1 - No School, Teacher Workday Kindergarten Orientation, 8:30-10am
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Sue Fliess - Mon., Mar. 24th
On Monday, NFES students will enjoy a visit from Sue Fliess, an award-winning bestselling author of over 50 children's books! Learn more about Sue Fliess at suefliess.com.
NFES Curriculum Night - Tue., Mar. 25th
Students and families from grades K-6 are welcome to join us for this fun FREE event to learn strategies for Mathematics and Literacy! Please know that this is not a drop-off event and families should attend together.
Kindergarten Orientation - Tue., Apr. 1st
If you have a rising Kindergartener in the 2025-2026 school year, be sure to come to our Kindergarten Orientation! Rising Kindergarten students are encouraged to attend too.
If you have registration questions, please contact Ms. Padua, Student Information Assistant, at jpadua@fcps.edu.
🎤 Save the Date: Community Conversations with Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid
Your voice matters, and Superintendent Reid wants to hear from you! Share your thoughts and ask questions regarding FCPS on Tuesday, April 1st at Lorton Station Elementary School,from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Click on a date to register. Registration is not required but is encouraged for planning purposes.
Childcare and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Find out about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.
 Next Steps in the Budget Process
The next steps in the FCPS FY 2026 Budget process include the School Board presenting the budget to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, April 22. The Board of Supervisors will then conduct public hearings Tuesday, April 22, through Thursday, April 24. Community members can submit testimony or sign up to speak.
Visit the county government website to view the Fairfax County FY 2026 Advertised Budget. The community is also invited to complete an online survey to provide feedback on the county’s FY 2026 Advertised Budget.
Learn more about the FCPS FY 2026 Budget process.
Help and Resources for Infants, Toddlers, and Their Families
Are you concerned about your infant, toddler, or preschool-aged child's development? Resources are available if your child exhibits difficulties in one or more of the following areas:
- communication,
- fine and/or gross motor skills,
- self-help skills,
- problem solving
- attention skills
Learn more about typical developmental milestones.
The Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia (ITC) is the state’s early intervention system for infants and toddlers (0-36 months) with disabilities and their families. ITC provides evaluations and services for children who have developmental delays or medical conditions that may affect development. Parents are encouraged to contact ITC at 703-246-7121 to share their concerns.
Early Childhood Child Find is the process of identifying children with potential special education needs between the ages of 20 months and 5 years (children must be two by September 30).
FCPS Early Childhood Identification and Services (ECID&S) offers a free referral process to identify potential developmental delays or disabilities. Special education services are provided for all children who are found eligible through the referral process. Parents are encouraged to contact 571-423-4121 with questions or to make a referral.
✨ Helping students meet the criteria for kindergarten readiness is Goal 1 of the Strategic Plan.
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:
- Student Achievements
- Art in our Schools Month
- Celebrating Students Setting Positive Examples
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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