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Fri, Sep 26 - TONIGHT! PTA Movie Knight, 6:30pm
Sep 29 - Oct 3 - Blue Star Welcome Week
Mon - Patriotic Red/White/Blue Day
Tue - Hero Day
Wed - Stars & Sparkle Day
Fri - School Spirit Day
Tue, Sep 30 - Bullying Prevention Month Kickoff
Assembly
Wed, Oct 1 - Due Date: Tshirt Contest Design for
Bully Prevention Month
Thu, Oct 2 - No School, Yom Kippur
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What a great week in the Forest!
For those celebrating, we hope you had a good Rosh Hashanah on Tuesday.
On Wednesday, I joined the Morning News show to remind students to submit their t-shirt designs for Bully Prevention Month. All designs are due to the school by October 1st.
On Thursday, our Counselors, Mr. Scott and Mrs. Turner, hosted New Student Celebrations for those who are new to NFES in the 2025-26 school year. It was a great opportunity for new faces to meet and build community at our school - with a sweet snack!
Thursday was also the official kick-off day for Girls on the Run. 42 NFES students from grades 3-6 have signed up for Girls on the Run this year - the most participants we've ever had! Thank you to Ms. Cavazos and Mrs. Tyeryar for leading this group of strong girls.
We hope to see lots of Knights singing and dancing at our PTA's Movie Knight tonight.
Sincerely,
Angela Thompson
Principal
New NFES Student Celebration Pics
Girls on the Run Kick-Off
Spirit Friday in the Forest!
Let’s Celebrate Blue Star Welcome Week at NFES!
Blue Star Welcome Week (September 29 – October 3, 2025) is dedicated to honoring and welcoming our military-connected families and all new families joining NFES. Throughout the week, FCPS will provide support to ease transition with a variety of events, messages, and actions of welcome, creating opportunities for meaningful connections.
Let’s show our support by participating in a school-wide spirit week as we extend a warm welcome to both our new and military-connected Newington Forest families! #BlueStarWelcomeWeekFCPS
 
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
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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 in-person in the cafeteria on Wednesday, October 8th at 6:00pm. If you have any questions, please contact our AART, Cathy Trope, at cjtrope@fcps.edu. |
**Please note that this message has been updated - the AAP Information Meeting will be held in-person.
Language Arts Resources for Families
(Virtual and free!)
Supporting Your Child with Dyslexia: October 15, 10-11:30 a.m.
- Join us for an informative webinar on Dyslexia Awareness, designed for Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) families. This session will provide essential information about dyslexia and the resources available within FCPS to support students with this learning difference. Register here
Reading Plans and Your Student: October 22, 10-11:30 a.m.
- This 1.5-hour webinar is designed to help parents and caregivers understand the new reading plans in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS). Register here
Be Kind to our Neighbors on Loving Forest Ct.
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We have received communication from our community that NFES families are parking along Loving Forest Court and then walking over to pick up/drop off their kids. This makes it difficult for residents to navigate in and around the circle.
We ask families to please utilize the Kiss & Ride line for arrival and dismissal. This is the most safe process for our children to be dropped off and picked up by families, and the car line moves pretty quickly.
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🍲 New Food Items Include Hearty Homestyle Favorites
Our new menu items debuting in September and October feature hearty homestyle favorites — including veggie chili, pictured above — and fresh global inspiration! Other new additions include:
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Breakfast: Cinnamon apple overnight oats, mini blueberry pancakes, French toast sticks, egg and cheese breakfast quesadillas and tacos, and turkey sausage and cheese bagels.
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Lunch: Teriyaki chicken stir-fry, teriyaki chickenless bites stir-fry, cheesy turkey pepperoni pasta, cheesy pasta with marinara sauce, deep dish pizza, and cheesy fiesta nachos.
Check our online menu to see when your child can try new recipes developed by FCPS’ executive chef and team of food and nutrition experts, based on student feedback.
What Will the 2025 Bond Referendum on the November Ballot Fund?
The $460M bond referendum on the November ballot is expected to fund the next stages of several ongoing projects, as well as others referenced in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
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. Learn more about registering to vote. Make a plan to vote by Tuesday, November 4.
2025 Student Rights and Responsibilities
FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities document (SR&R) explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment.
Parents/caregivers should talk to their child(ren) about expectations for this school year. Also, please log in to SIS ParentVUE and sign to acknowledge your review of the SR&R, or sign and return the signature sheet to your child’s school by Tuesday, September 30.
 🎤 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 are being 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 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.:
Child care and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all.
⏰ K-12 School Start Times Survey
FCPS is continuing to explore options for adjusting school start times, with the primary goal of beginning 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. A new School Start TImes Survey is open through Tuesday, September 30. It includes two options that are designed to support student well-being, align with research, balance transportation logistics, and minimize costs. Staff, parents and caregivers, students, and community members may provide input on the two options by taking the survey. Find more information about adjusting school start times.
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 in Our Schools
- New Fall Food Items
- Driver’s Education from a Trusted Source
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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