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Calendar Reminders
October 2: Yom Kippur - School is Closed
October 13: Indigenous Peoples' Day - Student Holiday/Teacher Workday
October 20: Diwali - School is Closed
October 24: AAP Parent Information for Full-time Services (9:30 a.m. Cafeteria)
October 29: 3-Hour Early Release Wednesday (Dismissal at 1:00 p.m.)
October 31: 2-Hour Early End of Quarter Dismissal (Dismissal at 2:00 p.m.)
November 3: School Planning Day - Student Holiday
November 4: Teacher Workday/Election Day - Student Holiday
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Calendar Reminder - School Closed Thursday
Forestville reminds all families that school is closed tomorrow, Thursday, October 2 in observance of Yom Kippur. We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Friday, October 3.
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WOW! What a Fantastic Fall Carnival!
Forestville was filled to the brim at last Friday evening's Fall Carnival. The weather could not have been better and we loved seeing so many Cardinals and their families. We want to thank our incredible PTA organizers and the army of parent volunteers who made this evening such an amazing success! We would also like to thank the large number of Forestville staff who took time to visit and connect with families as well - some even brave enough to venture into the dunk tank! This was such a special event to witness for the first time and one we look forward to continuing for many years to come!
Conference Season is Coming
Forestville looks forward to welcoming our parents and guardians in for our fall parent/guardian teacher conferences. Be sure to look for sign up information coming soon from your child's teacher. This is one way to stay connected and informed about your child's progress in school. While fall conferences are our most popular time to connect, our amazing Forestville staff welcome the chance to connect with families as needs arise at any time during the year. We continue to believe a strong partnership between home and school will support the greatest success for our students.
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📚 Finishing Up Uncovering Characters in Language Arts 📚
Benchmark Unit 2 in Language Arts is coming to a close! Over the last several weeks, our students have learned, read, and written about different characters in stories and their own personal sense of character.
Connect with your child’s learning at school with these fun questions and hands-on activities at home:
- Question: How does the way you act change the way you think about yourself?
- Activity: Draw a new cover for a favorite book featuring the main character in a key moment.
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.
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!
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🌟Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) Parent Information Sessions with Mrs. McKinnon🌟
📅 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
📍 Sessions will be held in the cafeteria
✨ Don’t miss these opportunities to learn more and get your questions answered!
Stay Connected with Forestville!
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 Folder
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
- Community Fliers Disclaimer
⏰ Take the School Start Times Survey
Forestville is asking all families to take the School Start Time Survey linked below.
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; which will have an impact on Forestville start times. In order to minimize any costs associated with this change, 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 and 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. The survey deadline has been extended to Monday, October 6. Find more information on adjusting school start times on the FCPS website.
Participate in an Upcoming Community Boundary Review Meeting
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📍 Comprehensive Boundary Review Update FCPS will begin holding October community boundary review meetings on Monday, October 13. The new draft map, Scenario 4, will be shared with the community for feedback at those meetings. It will also be uploaded to the Boundary Explorer Tool shortly before October 13. Community members will then be able to provide feedback in the tool at their convenience.
As a reminder, the community provided feedback on draft scenarios 1-3 in the spring. Scenario 4 continues to build upon the first three scenarios. It is informed by the Superintendent's Boundary Review Advisory Committee, which reviewed community feedback received in the spring to help develop priorities that the consultant used to create Scenario 4.
Visit FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage for more information.
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🎤 Save the Date: Community Conversations with Superintendent Dr. Reid
Your voice matters, and Dr. Reid wants to hear from you! 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 with Dr. Reid and ask her questions. Events are planned for the following dates from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. To register for the October 3 meeting, please click that date below. Registration links for the other dates will be available soon:
Child care and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Please check our website for updates.
School Bond Referendum on Ballot Tuesday, November 4
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Why Are Bonds Needed to Fund FCPS Construction Projects? The building and renovation of schools are not financed through the FCPS’ operating funds, but through bonds. Similar to an individual or a family obtaining a mortgage on a residence to spread the cost of home buying over several years, bonds spread the cost of major capital improvements over a number of years. This ensures that current and future residents and users share in the payment.
- This approach is good for our taxes, too. If capital construction were financed out of current tax revenues on a pay-as-you-go basis, projects would need to be paid for in a much shorter time frame, likely reducing other county services or necessitating tax increases. Fortunately, the county’s bonded debt is not likely to be a contributing factor to any increase in local taxes.
- A bond referendum to benefit FCPS will be on the ballot this Election Day, Tuesday, November 4. It represents an investment by the community into the facilities everyone uses — whether for school or to gather as a community.
- Read more about the FCPS 2025 Bond Referendum. Learn more about registering to vote. Make a voting plan and vote on Tuesday, November 4.
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🙋 Every Day Is a Stepping Stone to Success
Attendance is an important life skill that will help your child later in life. It’s a good habit to build now to help them graduate from college on time and routinely report to work on time once they have a career.
Please take a look at the FCPS Calendar. Try to schedule any trips or family events on weekends and school holidays. Every day of learning is a day toward success. Keep in mind that absences add up quickly. Students who are absent 10% of the school year (or just two days per month) are considered “chronically absent.”
When possible, schedule appointments for your child outside of school hours. If your child needs to miss school because of an illness or appointment, you must report the absence to our school. [Add how parents at your school should report absences.]
Visit FCPS’ Attendance webpage for resources on attendance.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- FCPS Welcomes Military Families
- October Community Boundary Review Meetings
- Community Conversations
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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