Calendar Reminders
April 22nd: Earth Day Spirit Day! *wear green 🌎💚
April 22nd:Â Langley Pyramid Feeder Night (Langley High School)
April 25th: PTA Sock Hop 🧦🕺🏼 *see PTA information below
April 28th:Â 3-Hour Early Release
May 2nd - 3rd: The Lion King Kids Musical đźŽÂ
May 5th - 9th: Teacher Appreciation Week đź““
đź“… 2024-2025 FCPSÂ School Calendar
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🎾TONIGHT - Langley Pyramid Feeder Night
Forestville is excited to join with other Langley Pyramid schools TONIGHT for Feeder Night! Come to the Langley Bus loop between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. for fun games and activities! Forestville students can enter free of charge! See you there!
đź’»Standards of Learning AssessmentsÂ
Students in grades 3-8 participate in state assessments each year. Â These assessments measure how students are learning the state standards. Â Below is the current schedule for the spring Standards of Learning tests at Forestville Elementary. Visit the FCPS webpage here for more information about these assessments.
- Grade 5 Integrated Reading and Writing
- Grades 5 and 6 Reading
- Grades 3 and 4 Reading
- Grades 5 and 6 Math (*this includes Math 7)
- Grades 3 and 4 Math
- Grade 5 Science
SOL Parent/Guardian Permission to Retest
The Virginia Board of Education allows elementary and middle school students who fail their spring Standards of Learning (SOL) tests by a narrow margin to retake the test before the end of the school year. Retesting is available when a student fails their first SOL attempt with a score of 375-399. (A score of 400 is considered passing for SOL tests.) Note that retests are not offered for the integrated reading and writing (IRW) component of the grade 5 and grade 8 SOL reading tests. A decision not to allow retesting will not impact your student’s course grade or academic record.
 Parent/guardian permission is required for the school to retest any student in grades 3-8. If you believe that your student would benefit from a second opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and skills on the spring SOL test, submit your decision using the Parent Digital Consent application (https://www.fcps.edu/family-resources/technology/digital-resources/consent).Â
⏰ School Start Times Survey
Last year, FCPS held community forums and surveyed middle school families regarding middle school start times. Now, we would like to hear from all staff and families on the possibility of adjusting school start times across the division. The goal remains to begin middle school at 8 a.m. or later at the start of the 2026-27 school year.
On April 1, a survey link was sent by email to staff, parents/caregivers, and students in grades 5-12. The confidential survey will be open for two weeks and will be available in multiple languages.
FCPS Earth Week 🌎
April 21-25 is Earth Week! While we all work hard to protect our planet each day, Earth Week gives us a chance to learn about new opportunities and make commitments to do even more. We will be doing activities at school and families can complete this BINGO board. On Earth Day (Aprill 22nd) we will be having a spirit day! Students are encouraged to wear green on this day! đź’š
🏫Kindergarten RegistrationÂ
Calling all upcoming Kindergarteners! To start the registration process: You will need to complete the forms in the enrollment bundle found on this link. Please complete & print single sided. Do not sign the forms until you finalize registration in person. Please do not wait until the day of Kindergarten registration to register as this will be a busy day!
If you have any questions please reach out to our school registrar, Amani Kirk. Additional information can also be found on our website.Â
🏫 Helping Your Child Prepare for Kindergarten
We recognize that parents are their children’s first teachers. Explore the resources on FCPS’ School Readiness and Transition to Kindergarten webpage for ways to help ensure your child starts kindergarten with confidence. You can also find information about preparing for Kindergarten at Forestville on our website.Â
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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:
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- School Start Times Survey
- Science Fair Winners
- Celebrating Champion Students and Staff
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
🕺 Get Ready to BOOGIE – Sock Hop Tickets! 🧦
Sock Hop: Retro Remix – BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY!!
Grades 4–6, dust off those dancing shoes—our Sock Hop: Retro Remix is coming your way on Friday, April 25th from 6–8 PM in the Forestville Cafeteria! We’re throwing it back with a night full of:
🎶 DJ tunes 🍕 Pizza, drinks, and sweet treats 📸 Unlimited photo booth fun ✨ Retro vibes galore—from poodle skirts to neon lights!
🎟 Grab your tickets here: https://forestvillepta.givebacks.com/store/items/1183621
Parents, this is not a drop-off event—so come dressed to groove and snap a pic with your kiddos (and me!) in the photo booth. Let’s make it a night to remember and get your fit ready! There's fun for everyone!
🎠Forestville Takes the Stage
It’s Almost Musical Time! 🎶
Our 5th and 6th graders have been rehearsing their hearts out, and soon the curtain will rise on The Lion King Kids! Directed by the amazing Kelcy Wanamaker and backed by PTA support, this show is going to be unforgettable.
🗓️ Performance dates: Friday, May 2 & Saturday, May 3 at 7 PM 📍 Forestville Cafeteria 🎟️ Tickets coming soon—keep an eye out!
Get ready to sing along, snap some photos, and support our young stars as they bring Pride Rock to life!
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