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Wed, Sep 17 - 3-Hour Early Release,
Dismissal begins at 12:35pm
Tue, Sep 23 - NO SCHOOL, Rosh Hashanah
Fri, Sep 26 - PTA Movie Knight, 6:30pm
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Dear Newington Forest Families,
Thank you so much for joining us at Back-to-School Night! We had a wonderful turnout and hope you had a chance to get your questions answered and connect with other families.
The information from the general session will be posted on the school website next week.
Reminder: Our first Early Release Wednesday is coming up on September 17th. Students will be dismissed at 12:35 p.m.
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To help us keep dismissal smooth and safe for everyone, we kindly ask that you avoid making any last-minute changes to your child’s dismissal plan. Please note that lunch times will be adjusted for grades K–3, and students will be eating in their classrooms on this day. If you were planning to have lunch with your child, we ask that you choose a different day to visit. |
Sincerely,
Angela Thompson
Principal
Popsicles for Readers!
This past summer, we had 57 Knights participate in our Summer Reading program. 18 students were selected by raffle and will be able to spend $15 at the Book Fair. The remaining summer readers will get $5 to spend at the book fair.
Students in Grades 1-6 were very excited to celebrate their summer reading with a celebratory Popsicle Party on Thursday (Grades 1 & 2) and Friday (Grades 3-6) afternoons. Students were able to enjoy an ice pop while listening to a read aloud. As one student excitedly said, “This made summer reading worth it!”
A huge thank you to Mrs. Sharrett, our Librarian, for organizing the fun summer reading program.
FCPS Advanced Academics Program
New to County Full-Time Referrals
Are you new to FCPS? Are you interested in referring your child in grades 3-8 for Full-Time services? Full-Time referrals for the fall screening cycle are due Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Full-Time referrals for all other students are due no later than Monday, December 15, 2025. Please visit the FCPS AAP site for helpful information regarding the continuum of services and the referral process. If you have any questions, please contact our Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, Cathy Trope, at cjtrope@fcps.edu.
Elementary Family Information Meeting
A family information meeting, focusing on the AAP continuum of services offered in FCPS and the Full-Time referral process for students in grades 2-8, will be held virtually on Wednesday, October 8th at 6:00pm. If you have any questions, please contact our AART, Cathy Trope, at cjtrope@fcps.edu.
NFES Girls on the Run
Registration for the Newington Forest Elementary Girls on the Run team is open until 11:59 p.m. EST on Monday, September 15th!
Visit https://www.gotrnova.org to register, or contact Ms. Cavazos, NFES Team Lead, at cccavazos@fcps.edu if you have questions.
✔️ Checklist of Important Forms
The multiple school forms parents and caregivers receive during the first weeks of school can feel overwhelming, but each one helps set your child up for a successful school year.
If you do not have a SIS ParentVUE account, please contact our front office for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage.
🩹 Immunization Requirements
Please check with your health care provider as soon as possible to make sure that your child is up to date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Tuesday, November 18, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school.
You may check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to our front office. Find more information on immunizations.
📋 Permission Forms
Families can easily grant permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. Parents can opt their child in or out of resources, including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. They can also change how student information is managed.Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. Watch a video to see how to use the tool.
Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R)
The SR&R document explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses. Parents using SIS ParentVUE will be prompted to sign the document when logging in to that platform. A printable version of the document with a signature sheet is available on the SR&R webpage. This form should be signed and returned to our front office by Tuesday, September 30.
 🏗️ School Bond Referendum on Ballot Tuesday, November 4
The $460 million School Bond Referendum — supporting the division and county’s commitment to providing safe and welcoming learning environments for all students — will be on the Tuesday, November 4, general election ballot.
The funding provided by voter-approved bonds is expected to fund projects identified in the FY 2026-30 Capital Improvement Program, which was approved by the School Board in February.
The building and renovation of our schools is not funded through the division’s operating budget. Voter-approved bonds allow payment for these projects over time. Read more about the 2025 Bond Referendum. Watch this video that explains, “What Is a bond?”
Make sure you have a voting plan! Learn more about registering to vote.
🎤 Save the Date: Community Conversations with Superintendent Dr. Reid
Your voice matters, and Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid wants to hear from you! At FCPS, parents are partners, working with us to set our students up for long-term success at school and in life.
A series of Community Conversations will be held across the school division to discuss current challenges and future opportunities. These events are also a chance for you to share your thoughts and ask questions about FCPS. Events are planned for the following dates from 6 to 8 p.m.:
Locations and registration links will be shared in future issues of FCPS This Week. Child care and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all.
 ✨ The 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 4: Equitable Access and Opportunities
FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan sets five main goals to create positive change in the division. These goals show where we should focus our attention and will help us align our efforts.
One of the measures of the fourth goal is to provide all students with consistent availability of and accessibility to electives, extracurricular, co-curricular, and enrichment activities. See how Goal 4 is being put into practice.
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:
- Safety Drills During the School Year
- Cell Phones Off, Learning On
- Attendance: Every Day Counts
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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