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Dear Stenwood Families,
We are keeping things interesting around the Hive as we start counting down to the last day of school. Many grades are keeping things fresh with alphabet themed countdowns from 26 days out. Today marks 18 days left! In Kindergarten, they’re celebrating “I” with “Ice pops!” and in 1st grade they made Ice Cream today!
Upper grades took their Math SOLs this week. And preschool and primary grade students have been showing all of their progress as they’ve been wrapping up their end of year diagnostics over the last few weeks.
Two things to remember for next week. Monday, May 19th is our last 3 hour Early Release for the school year. You received confirmation on Wednesday of your selection, please see that email for more information.
And our final Hive Family Meetings for the year will be Friday afternoon, May 23rd. We know many of you may have plans for the Memorial Day weekend. Remember that attendance matters everyday. If you do need to pick up your child early, please do so before 2:00PM on this day so our front office staff can enjoy their time with their Hive Families.
Below you will find additional information about:
- SOL Schedule - Updated Information
- Lost & Found - NEW
- Attendance: Let’s Finish the Year Strong - NEW
- Phase 2 Community Boundary Review Meetings - Reminder
- School Meals and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications - Reminder
- Stenwood PTA - Reminder
Sincerely,
Erica Riley, Principal
esriley@fcps.edu
Bryan Case, Assistant Principal
bgcase@fcps.edu
SOL Schedule
 SOLs wrap up their first round next week! The SOL assessments are content assessments that measure a student's growth in Reading, Mathematics, and Science (5th grade only). These tests will be conducted during the dates listed in the table above.
Please mark your calendar - it is important that your child attend school on the dates designated for them to test. Please ensure your child gets plenty of rest the night prior and arrives at school on-time.
If you have not checked yet, scores are posting in ParentVUE the following Monday after your child takes their SOL. You can find them under Test History.
Lost & Found
 Stenwood’s Lost and Found is overflowing. As we have numerous events over the last few weeks, please stop by to check to see if any of these items belong to you or your family. Any unclaimed items will be donated on the last day of school.
💪 Let's Finish the School Year Strong!
Student attendance at school is important all year long, up to the last day of school. Attendance has an effect on student performance and on school accreditation. See how to:
- Check your child’s attendance record.
- Help your student stay engaged at school.
- Report future absences.
- Understand the FCPS school calendar.
Phase 2 Community Boundary Review Meetings
Families, staff, and community members will soon be able to explore and visualize potential boundary scenarios using a customized Boundary Explorer Tool. The tool will be accessible from the FCPS website. You are also invited to participate in another series of community meetings in order to review and reflect on the initial draft scenarios before the start of summer break:
- Friday, May 16, 6:30-8 p.m., Robinson Secondary School
- Monday, May 19th, 6:30-8 p.m., Herndon High School
- Friday, May 23rd, 7-8:30 p.m., Lewis High School
- Wednesday, May 28th, 7-8:30 p.m., Annandale High School
- Thursday, May 29th, 6:30-8 p.m., Whitman Middle School
- Friday, May 30th, 6:30-8 p.m., Chantilly High School
- Friday, June 6th, 6:30–8 p.m., Glasgow Middle School
Each meeting will be hybrid, meaning that you may attend in person or via Zoom. Childcare for in-person participants and language interpretation/translation for all participants will be available as needed. Registration links will be shared soon. Another round of community meetings will be held in the fall.
Visit FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review page for more information.
School Meals and Free/ Reduced Lunch Applications
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Breakfast and Lunch
Breakfast will be $1.75. Lunch will be $3.25, milk $0.60. Money can be added to your child(ren)’s accounts using www.myschoolbucks.com. You can also write a check to Stenwood Food Services and deliver it to our Food Services Manager at Open House. During the school year, you can find the menu for breakfast and lunch at https://linqconnect.com/public/menu/ESSF44 .
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Free and Reduced-Price Status
Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals will continue to receive these benefits through the end of September. A new application must be filled out each new school year and forms are available online now: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/food-and-nutrition-programs/free-and-reduced-price-meals. Applications are accepted at any time, but we encourage you to apply or renew your application before the end of September. Call (703) 813-4800 if you need help. This must be completed for eligible students to receive free meals.
Stenwood Elementary PTA
We hope you join our amazing PTA! If you are interested in volunteering to be a class parent, volunteering in our cafeteria or library, OR just looking to stay connected with the great work of our PTA, you can fill out a survey that will be sent out once class placements have been communicated.
More information about the PTA is available on their website.
ABC Countdown to the Last Day of School!
Backwards Day!
Chalk Day!
Dinosaur Learning Lesson!
Eat Lunch Together Outside Day!
Friendship Bracelets Day!
Glow Day for Mrs. Wideman's Class and
Game Day for Ms. Roberts Class!
Stay Connected
Here are a few ways to stay connected with all the happenings at Stenwood ES
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Facebook
facebook.com/StenwoodElementary
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Instagram
@stenwoodelementary
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Website
stenwoodes.fcps.edu
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PTA Facebook
facebook.com/StenwoodElementaryPTA
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