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Calendar Reminders
September 26: Advanced Academic Programs Parent/Guardian Information Meeting (Forestville Cafeteria 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.)
September 26: PTA Fall Carnival 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Forestville Fields)
October 2: School Closed - Yom Kippur
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Bookend Blast of a Week
Forestville has had a blast of a week with two HUGE PTA events as Bookends of the week. We kicked things off on Monday with our PTA Boosterthon Fun Run! Thank you to all families who donated to help us reach our Campus Beatification goal! All students celebrated this accomplishment with a Fun Run! There were dancing laps, buddy laps, rock, paper scissor laps, high-five laps and of course, the extra fun conga line lap. We appreciate our amazing Forestville staff for moving and grooving right along with our students and thank our wonderful PTA Fundraising Committee for taking the lead on this activity...and that was just Monday!
PTA Fall Carnival is TONIGHT
Forestville is excited to end this Bookend Blast of a week with our annual PTA Fall Carnival! This is a HUGE Forestville tradition and one where we hope to celebrate with as many cardinal students and families as possible! There will be games, food, and a Dunk Tank with some very special guests, ready to splash. Thank you in advance to our amazing PTA and Parent Volunteers for making this community event possible! Check out additional information below and we look forward to seeing you tonight!
Fall Carnival
Our annual Fall Carnival to be held on Friday, September 26 from 6 to 8pm in the field behind the school. Get your tickets today!!
Tickets will be $10 per person at the door
- Tickets are required for adults and children age 4+
- Ticket includes access to all the games, inflatables, cotton candy, popcorn and water
Dunk Tank Line Up
We are pleased to announce the following lineup for the dunk tank:
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6 - 6:10: Mrs. A. Carlson
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6:15 - 6:25: Mr. Cass
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6:30 - 6:40: Mrs. Conselatore
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6:45 - 6:55: Ms. Cornman
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7:00 - 7:10: Ms. Leary
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7:15 - 7:25: Ms. Pearson
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7:30 - 7:40: Ms. Stoner
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7:45 - 7:50: Mrs. Brooker's son
Food Options
In addition to the cotton candy, popcorn, and water that are included in the cost of your ticket we are excited to announce the following food options will be available for purchase:
Cub Scouts - Featuring Deli Italiano pizza by the slice $3.50 plain/$4.00 pepperoni
Tasty Catering - Offering chicken tenders, burgers, dogs, and fries
Taco One - Food truck offering variety of tacos and burritos
Lavish - Offering a variety of ice cream treats
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Fridays are Spirit Days
Forestville reminds all families to have students wear our school colors (red/black) and/or Forestville Spirit Wear on Fridays! It is a fun way to end the week and lead into the weekend. Our staff LOVE our Friday Forestville Spirit days! Forestville PTA is still offering Spirit Wear for purchase and 25% discount through 9/30. See flyer below!
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Stay Connected with Forestville!
💻First graders are exploring Typing Club for the first time! They’re practicing proper finger placement, good posture, and learning the importance of taking breaks from devices along the way. #ForestvilleSOARS #CardinalCommunity
Want to see what learning, laughter, and life at Forestville really look like? Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for a front-row seat to the amazing moments happening in our classrooms and around our school. From special events and student highlights to spirit days and everyday fun—you won’t want to miss a thing!
📸 Facebook: ForestvilleFCPS
📸 Instagram: @forestvillefcps
Tuesday Folders
Forestville uses Schoology for all Tuesday Folder contents. All flyers are posted to Schoology Course: Forestville All Parents and contents are listed below.
- NGAT Abilities Test
- AAP Fall Newsletter
- PTA Cardinal Fund
- Community Fliers
Help Wanted! Dining Room Assistant
Forestville is seeking help in our Cafeteria! We are hoping to hire an additional Dining Room Assistant or two to support our lunch hours from 10:30 - 2:00. As this is an hourly position, we have the flexibility to set time windows within that time as well. Please contact our Assistant Principal, Afton Carlson at arcarlson@fcps.edu to express your interest!
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🌟Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) Parent Information Sessions with Mrs. McKinnon🌟
📅 Friday, September 26 at 9:30 AM
Who: Families of students in Kindergarten – 6th Grade What: Learn more about Advanced Academic Programs in FCPS
At this session, families will: ✔ Understand FCPS’ philosophy on Advanced Academic Programs ✔ Learn how a student’s needs for advanced learning are met through a variety of services in the continuum ✔ Explore the levels of AAP services available in elementary school
📅 Friday, October 24 at 9:30 AM
Who: Parents of current 2nd – 6th graders What: Everything you need to know about the Full-Time AAP Referral Process with Mrs. McKinnon
📍 Both sessions will be held in the cafeteria
✨ Don’t miss these opportunities to learn more and get your questions answered!
Take the K-12 School Start Times Survey
FCPS is continuing to explore options for adjusting school start times, with the primary goal of starting the middle school day at 8 a.m. or later. In order to minimize any cost for this project, elementary and high school start times would need to shift as well.
Providing feedback opportunities for the community is a critical part of this effort. Since 2024, FCPS’ consultant has hosted five community forums and administered two surveys. That feedback helped in developing two options for adjusting school start times. The options are designed to support student well-being, align with research, and balance transportation logistics.
We invite you to provide input on the two options by taking a short survey. This voluntary survey will close on Tuesday, September 30. Visit the FCPS website for more information on adjusting school start times.
🎤 Join a Community Conversation 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. Events are planned for the following dates:
- Monday, September 29, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., at McNair Upper Elementary School
- Friday, October 3, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Annandale Terrace Elementary School
- Friday, December 5, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Churchill Road Elementary School
- Tuesday, December 9, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Fairhill Elementary School
- Thursday, December 11, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Bull Run Elementary School
Registration links will be shared soon. Child care and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all.
 ✨ The 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 5: Leading for Tomorrow’s Innovation
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.
Goal 5 focuses on preparing every student for life after graduation with the skills they need to thrive. See how Goal 5 is being put into practice.
📚 Discovering Character in Language Arts 📚
Benchmark Unit 2 in Language Arts is about characters who are faced with difficult choices. Sixth grade students will learn about characters who are changed and inspired by others.
Connect with your child’s learning at school with these fun questions and hands-on activities at home:
- Question: Have you ever disagreed with a friend? How did you see things differently?
- Activity: Have your child write a diary entry from the perspective of a book character.
At the end of the unit, your child will take their unit magazine home. The magazine includes an activity calendar with fun ways to help students build on what they’re learning at each grade level. You can also find information on how to support your child’s reading at home on the Benchmark Families website.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics
- 🏆 262 FCPS Students Named 2026 National Merit Semifinalists
- 🎓 Resources for Life After High School
- Practical Guidance for Talking With Teens About Fentanyl
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
Final Call for Fall Carnival - Volunteers
Our Fall Carnival will take place TONIGHT. This carnival cannot run without its amazing volunteers, if you are able, please sign up for any time slots!
Remember this is not a drop off event, so grab your favorite parent friend and sign up for a time slot or two.
Signup Genius - Forestville Carnival
 Fall Sale has been Extended: Stock up on your new favorite Forestville gear during the upcoming back-to-school sale with our official spirit wear provider. The sale starts on August 4th and run through September 30th.
- 25% off all merchandise
- Free shipping on orders over $100
- Use code SCHOOL25 at checkout
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