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 What an amazing week at Dogwood! Our students were busy exploring the world on fantastic field trips, diving deep into learning with engaging literacy games, and showing off their skills in the classroom.
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Important Dates
October
Oct 13: Staff Development Day (No School)
Oct 14: Chic Fil A PTA Spirit Night (4 - 8 pm)
Oct 14 - 17: Hispanic Heritage Spirit Week
Oct 16: Chipotle Spirit Night
Oct 17: Dogwood PTA Movie Night at 6 pm
Oct. 20: Student Holiday (No School)
Oct. 29: 3 Hour Early Release
Oct. 30: Trunk or Treat
Oct. 31: 2 Hour Early Release/End of Quarter 1
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Hispanic Heritage Spirit Week
Get ready to celebrate! Dogwood Elementary invites all students and staff to participate in our Hispanic Heritage Spirit Week, taking place from October 14th to 17th. We'll be embracing the vibrant cultures and contributions of Hispanic heritage through exciting daily themes:
Tuesday, October 14th - Traditional Wear
Wednesday, October 15th - Future You
Thursday, October 16th - Loteria Day
Friday, October 17th - Futbol vs. Football
Show your spirit and join the celebration! See the details on the flyer sent home in Thursday folders.
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Support Dogwood Elementary at Chipotle Night!
Join us for a delicious dinner and support Dogwood Elementary School at our special fundraiser event.
25% of the event's sales will be donated directly to the school, so your burrito, bowl, or tacos will make a real difference.
Event Details:
When: Thursday, October 16th, from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where: Chipotle at 12152 Sunset Hills Rd, Reston, VA, 20190
How to Participate:
Order online for Pickup using the code HRXTPBX or show the official flyer (or a screenshot) at the restaurant.
Stop by, skip cooking, and support a great cause! We hope to see you there!
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We had a great Picture Day at Dogwood on Monday!
Pictures are now ready and available for purchase. To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account using your child's student ID number.
All families can also log on and order a FREE Digital SmileSafe card! You can find out more about the Smilesafe program here.
If you’re child was absent for Picture Day or you are not satisfied with their photo, our Picture Retake Day will be on Friday, November 14.
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Join us for a delicious and easy way to support Dogwood Elementary!
Eat Mor Chikin at our Chick-fil-A Spirit Night this Tuesday, October 14, 2025, from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the Village Commons location (12160 Sunset Hills Rd).
To ensure 25% of your pre-tax order is donated back to the Dogwood PTA, simply:
1. Mention the Spirit Night when placing your order at the restaurant, OR
2. Opt in to the Community Care Event on the Chick-fil-A App using the code word "SPIRIT".
Take a night off cooking and help us raise funds for our school! 🐔
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📣 No-Cost Meals Available for Students on October 13
We’re excited to share that our school will be offering lunch and a snack at no cost to children aged 18 and under on Monday, October 13. As a reminder, all FCPS schools will be closed for students and school staff on October 13 in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Here’s what you need to know:
- Lunch and a snack will be served together from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Meals must be eaten on site at participating schools.
- Enrichment activities will be available for children. Participation is encouraged but not required.
- Only children 18 and under may receive meals.
- Each child may receive one lunch and one snack.
We are proud to support our students’ health and well-being, even on days when school is not in session. We hope that many of our families will take advantage of this opportunity. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services at 703-813-4800.
Title I Family Engagement Compact Policy Feedback Needed
At Dogwood, a strong partnership with our families is essential! We invite you to review our Title I Family Engagement Compact and Policy.
This document outlines our shared commitment to collaboration and your child’s success. We are committed to ensuring that our family engagement efforts are meaningful, so your feedback is invaluable. Please take a moment to review the policy and share your input to help us strengthen our commitment to you and your student. Please complete the feedback form - English & Spanish by Friday, October 17th.
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🎭Broadway Night 2026🎶
🎤 After-School Music Opportunity for 5th and 6th grade Students
Does your child in 5th or 6th grade like to sing? Do they love musical theater (like Broadway shows)? The South Lakes High School Chorus and Parents for Choral Arts (PCA) sponsors a yearly event called “Broadway Night”. This year, the theme is "Broadway in the Books".
Your child will learn to sing and move in a series of musical theater workshops with professional choreographers and music teachers. They will prepare a song to sing with other elementary students from the South Lakes HS Pyramid at the “Broadway Night” shows at the end of January. Your child must come to ALL rehearsals and shows to participate.
Rehearsals at Langston Hughes Middle School (LHMS) on Tuesdays from 4:30 PM to 5:45 PM
- November 25th
- December 2nd, 9th, and 16th
- January 6th and 13th
Dress Rehearsals at South Lakes High School (SLHS)
- Wednesday January 21st & Thursday January 22nd: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM (Elementary students might leave earlier)
Shows at SLHS
- Friday January 23rd: 7:00 PM
- Saturday January 24th: 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM (We will tell you the exact time your child needs to arrive later.)
Registration begins on Wednesday October 1st and ends Friday November 7th, or whenever all spots are filled. The cost to participate is $40. Scholarships are available. Elementary Sign Up Link
Questions? Need help with registration? Email Ms. Crumrine at mrcrumrine@fcps.edu or message her on Talking Points.
Socktober
At the heart of being an IB school is taking ACTION. As a school, throughout October, we are going to come together to participate in SOCKTOBER. Socktober is a movement to help the homeless in your local community. As a school, we will be collecting NEW socks and monetary donations (to then buy socks/winter items) for local shelters. The following types and sizes of socks will help:
- Men's Socks - sizes M, L, XL - white cotton, quarter/crew/mid-calf
- Men's Socks - sizes M, L, XL - wool, crew/ mid-calf
- Women's Socks - sizes S, M, L, XL - white cotton, ankle/quarter/crew
- Women's Socks - sizes S, M, L, XL - wool, crew/mid-calf
- Kids' Socks - sizes toddler and larger
Our goal as a school is to donate 800 pairs of NEW socks. Please help us reach our goal!
💻 All Families Opted in to Lightspeed Student Online Activity Report
FCPS provides families with a free service that allows parents and caregivers a way to stay informed about their child's online activity on any FCPS device. Starting Sunday, October 12, all parents and guardians who have access to student records in SIS ParentVUE will be automatically enrolled to receive a weekly Lightspeed Student Online Activity Report.
This report provides a summary of the websites your child visited during the previous week and is delivered every Sunday to your email directly from Lightspeed, our internet content filter.
Each weekly report also includes a link to register for the Lightspeed Parent Portal, which provides more detailed browsing information. This portal also gives you the ability to pause internet access on your child’s FCPS laptop during non-school hours, such as dinner or bedtime.
Visit the Lightspeed Parent Report page for more information and answers to frequently asked questions.
🏗️ FCPS Buildings Benefit All Community Members
In addition to our students and teachers, we estimate millions of visits by students and community members to Fairfax County schools through more than 500,000 events. Most of the public meeting and recreational facilities available in the county are FCPS facilities.
FCPS works with the Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services and with the Fairfax County Park Authority to ensure that school facilities and athletic fields are available to the public after school hours.
The 2025 Bond Referendum will be on the ballot in November. Vote on Tuesday, November 4. Learn more about registering to vote and make a voting plan.
📵 When Cell Phones Are Down, Learning and Engagement Are Up: Help Keep Our Schools Phone-Free
Cell phones can significantly impact academic performance — research has shown that it takes students 10 minutes or more to shift their focus back to learning after being interrupted by a single cell phone notification! You can help keep our schools phone-free (and your child focused on learning) by:
- Reminding your child about FCPS’ cell phone policy and telling them why you support it.
- Contacting your school’s front office (rather than your child directly) if there is a family emergency during the school day.
- Contacting your child about non-urgent matters before or after the school day.
- Waiting to respond to non-urgent texts from your child until the school day is over.
Learn more about FCPS’ cell phone and personal device policy. Also, view our Media Balance and Well-Being Toolkit for resources to help your child maintain a healthy and balanced relationship with technology at home.
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