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Fri, Aug 28 - Mon, Sep 1: NO SCHOOL, Labor Day
Fri, Sep 5 - PTA Social, NFES Playground, 5:30pm
Tue, Sep 9 - NO SCHOOL, Election Day
Wed, Sep 10 - Back to School Night Grades K-6
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1st Week ✅✅✅
We hope your children enjoyed a wonderful first week of school! They worked hard to learn routines and expectations, while also building connections with their teachers and classmates.
A Special Visit from South County High School
 It's the first week of school and our 4th, 5th, and 6th grade Knights were already treated to a visit from South County High School's Orchestra and Band! Best part - some of the high school performers are former Knights!
How Do I Report an Absence?
If your child will be absent from school, there are 3 ways to report the absence:
Please know that not all reported absences will be considered excused absences. Read more about the FCPS Attendance Policies.
Join the NFES PTA!
Are you a PTA member?
The Newington Forest Elementary PTA is managed by an amazing group of NFES parents, and they work throughout the school year to:
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Organize engaging fundraisers and events for students
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Provide financial support to help subsidize field trips at all grade levels
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Offer after-school enrichment programs
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Support teachers and staff with hospitality events, snacks, and school supplies
Membership flyers were included in your students' 1st day packets, and you can also join online at https://newingtonforestpta.givebacks.com.
If you have any questions for the PTA, send an email to nfesptapresident@gmail.com.
Fridays - School Spirit Day
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Starting Friday, September 5, 2026, every Friday will be School Spirit Day at NFES. Wear your Newington Forest Knights gear, or any royal blue or white shirt!
Our PTA has a limited number of NFES shirts on-hand for sale. The PTA Board will be in the school building for in-person sales on select dates until supplies run out.
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- Tuesday, August 28th, 8:35 - 8:50am
- Tuesday, September 2nd, 8:35 - 8:50am
- $15/shirt - send your child to school with their tshirt money in a baggie!
- Youth sizes Small, Medium, Large
You can also purchase spiritwear through the PTA's online store if you want to take a look - visit 1st Place Spiritwear to find your favorite design.
Student Smart Watches and Cell Phones
Please remind your child that FCPS is phone-free! For elementary school students, this means:
- Smart watches that serve a dual purpose may be worn, but the phone features (texting, Internet viewing, and calls) are to be off when phone use is prohibited.
- Cell phones and personal devices (airpods, earbuds, headsets, other items connected to the internet) must be off and away for the entire school day (bell to bell).
If you need to reach your child during the school day, please call our main office at 703-923-2600. Learn more about FCPS’ cell phone and personal device policy.
Online registration will open at 9:00 a.m. EST on Monday, August 25th EST, and continue through 11:59 p.m. EST on Monday, September 15th.
Visit https://www.gotrnova.org to register, or contact Ms. Cavazos at cccavazos@fcps.edu if you have questions about this exciting program.
 Ensuring Student Safety: Register for Volunteer FCPS
At Newington Forest Elementary, our volunteers are a vital part of our school community. We deeply value the time and care they give to our students.
Recent updates to our volunteer process focus on one primary goal: keeping students safe.
These updates — such as checks against the sex offender registry and, in some cases, criminal background checks — are safety measures that will help us maintain a secure and supportive learning environment for every student in our care.
We encourage all our parents and community members interested in supporting our students by volunteering at school to visit Volunteer FCPS, click “Learn More,” and then “Sign Up.” After you create a profile, you will view an orientation video and complete a volunteer application.
Volunteer FCPS ensures a safe, consistent, and welcoming environment at all of our schools. All volunteers must be registered in Volunteer FCPS. This includes individuals who volunteer to chaperone on field trips, work at book fairs, and help out regularly in classrooms, libraries, or cafeterias. Volunteers who work unsupervised with students will also be required to undergo a background check.
We understand these changes may seem disruptive, especially for long-time volunteers. Our intent is to ensure that our students feel safe and supported with each and every person they encounter at school.
As a reminder, all volunteers — and visitors to a school — are required to sign in by scanning their ID at our visitor kiosk. Visit the Volunteer FCPS Frequently Asked Questions page to learn more.
Transportation Patience and Safety
Thank you for your patience as we all get used to new routines this school year. We appreciate our families following Kiss and Ride procedures and being patient while waiting for your children’s buses.
If your student’s bus is delayed, you may access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app to receive the delayed bus report. Email messages will be sent to announce significant bus delays. Please contact the Transportation Office at 703-446-2150 with any additional questions. For concerns after 5:30 p.m., contact the FCPS Office of Safety and Security at 571-423-2000.
Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE to make sure you receive email messages about bus delays.
🔍 See Where Your Child Goes Online With Lightspeed
Parents can access their child’s activity on FCPS devices through Lightspeed, the school division’s internet content filtering service. Parents may sign up for a weekly Parent Report, which will provide a list of the top sites their child visited.
The report also offers parents the ability to sign up for the Internet Use Parent Portal. Through the portal, parents may pause their child’s access to the internet on their FCPS device during non-school hours.
Learn more about Lightspeed Parent Reports.
Updated Special Education and 504 Handbooks
The Department of Special Services has updated and translated key resources to help our families of students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) and/or Section 504 Plan.
These resources help family and staff understand procedures, rights, and processes. Find additional information on Special Education Instruction and the Family Academy: Resources to Support Special Education and 504 Plans pages.
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:
- Everything You Need to Do Through SIS ParentVUE
- Transportation Patience and Safety
- Help Your Child Navigate the Lunch Line
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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