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Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 11/05/2025 05:46 PM EST

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Calendar Reminders

November 10: Veterans Day Assembly - (9:30 Gym - Wear Red, White, and Blue)

November 11: Veterans Day Holiday - School is Closed

November 12: 3-Hour Early Release Wednesday (Dismissal at 1:00 p.m.)

November 12: Langley Pyramid FLE Parent Information (Zoom, see 10/27 email)

November 17 - November 21: Bookfair

November 19: PTA Sponsored Ice Cream Social and Book Fair Night (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.)

November 20: Thanksgiving Luncheon (Revised Lunch Schedule coming soon)

November 26-28: Thanksgiving Holiday - School is Closed

Forestville Wall of Heroes

Forestville students were excited to see our Wall of Heroes that is now hanging in our front lobby! They were pointing out family members and familiar friends. We would like to thank all families who contributed a picture in honor of a Veteran in their family. There is still time to share your picture and you can contact school counselor, Mrs. Schnaue, to be included. Be sure to encourage your child to wear Red, White and Blue on Monday, November 10 as we host our Veterans Day Assembly at 9:30 and open to the Forestville community.

Save the Date - November 10 Veterans Day Assembly

Forestville will honor and celebrate the brave men and women who have served and/or are currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces during our Veterans Day Assembly on Monday, November 10 at 9:30 a.m. in the Gym.

We invite all veterans and active-duty military members to join us and be recognized for this special event. Uniforms are welcome and not required. Following the assembly, guests* are welcome to visit a classroom to share about their experiences in the military and answer students’ questions.

In addition, we invite all Forestville families to join us during this special recognition and hope you can make plans to attend. All students, staff and guests are invited to wear red, white and blue!

*If you are interested in speaking to a class, please reach out to Mrs. Schnaue at saschnaue@fcps.edu so she can connect you with a class.

We are grateful for the opportunity to recognize and learn from those who have dedicated themselves to serving our country.

Nominations close Friday, November 14

Forestville would like to thank the those who have already nominated an Outstanding Forestville Employee and invite even more families to participate! Check out the flyer above and take a few minutes to nominate a Forestville staff member today. There are many different categories for nominations, encompassing all staff in our building! If you are uncertain about the appropriate category, simply choose the one you believe is closest and we will get it to the correct place. We look forward to honoring and celebrating the school full of professionals we have and thank you in advance for your time, consideration and recognition! Nominations accepted through Google Form.

Bookworm Central Book Fair Begins November 17

Forestville is looking forward to our annual PTA sponsored Bookworm Central Book Fair coming in November. This is an amazing opportunity to shop for high quality literature at the Forestville Library. Students brought home the pictured flyer in Tuesday Folders today. Take some time in the coming weeks to review with your child and share the excitement of the event!

Make plans to join us for an evening of shopping and ice cream at our PTA Ice Cream Social and Book Fair Night on Wednesday, November 19 from 6-8 p.m.

Three young students standing in a school lobby dressed in 70's costumes

Our Cardinals rocked Decades Day! From groovy ‘70s to neon ‘90s, the spirit was strong all day long!

#ForestvilleSOARS #CardinalCommunity #ItsAGreatDayToBeACardinal

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

FORESTVILLE FAMILIES written in red block lettering

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.

Forestville Outstanding Employee Nominations
Thanksgiving Donation Flyer
25-26 Reflections Contest Information
Bookfair Information
Community Fliers Disclaimer

Scrolling calendar of events from FCPS app

📱 Download the New FCPS Mobile App!

The FCPS mobile app offers a customized platform to help keep families connected and informed, directly from their smartphones. You can download the Fairfax County Public Schools mobile app by going to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and searching for “FCPS.”

With the app you can:

Stay up-to-date: Get the latest news from our school and FCPS.
View school calendars: See events, activities, holidays, and early dismissals.
Check school menus: See what’s for lunch and breakfast today, tomorrow, or next week.
Tap to contact: Quickly call attendance lines or email school staff.
Access key links: Jump to ParentVUE, Schoology, and the FCPS website in one tap.

Users can access updates and content without having to sign in, making it easy for everyone to stay informed.

Learn more about the new mobile app, including feedback from parents TeAndra Nelson and Roy Dykes.

SIS ParentVUE End-of-Quarter Closure

The Gradebook in SIS ParentVUE and StudentVUE will be closed for the end of the first quarter from Friday, October 31, at 4 p.m. to Monday, November 10, at 6 a.m. Activate your ParentVUE account to easily access grade reports.

✅Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS and Forestville are asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets, which is in the upper right corner of the screen after logging in. Please complete it as soon as possible. We will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE starting Wednesday, November 12.

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. This year, FCPS expects to receive approximately $4 million in Impact Aid funding. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

For more information, visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.

Register for ParentVUE

Learn how to activate your SISParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey and have access to other helpful information about your child.

Technical support for using ParentVUE or submitting the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type “Federal Impact Aid Survey” in the Issue Description section. You may also call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).

Family Academy Offers Opportunities to Support Parents and Guardians

The FCPS Family Academy offers resources and in-person and virtual classes, workshops, webinars, and programs for families. The following webinars and workshops will take place in November:

ABA Family Training: Prioritizing Skills to Teach at Home
Co-Parenting: Two Parents, Two Homes (in Spanish)
Supporting Your Military-Connected Student in Secondary School
Moving on to Life in the Community

Other Family Resource Center webinars will cover topics such as communication with twice exceptional children, family engagement in the special education process, restorative justice practices in schools and at home, and improving routines.

Visit the Family Academy Catalog to learn more about these and other resources.

Impact of Federal Shutdown on Local Community

Fairfax County is home to around 80,000 federal employees and thousands of federal contractors. Its Federal Workforce Resource Hub is intended to help navigate current and future issues for residents, government employees, active military/veterans, contractors, nonprofits and businesses who may be affected by actions, changes, or disruptions to federal services or employment.Community Resources for Families in NeedThrough partnerships with community-based organizations and other Fairfax County agencies, Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) provides information, referrals, and advocacy to help individuals connect with services, including: basic needs (food, shelter, clothing), financial assistance, health care services, and referrals to services and resources.

Visit the CSP website or call 703-222-0880 for assistance.

How to Access or Donate Food to Those in NeedView the Emergency Food Access Providers webpage to see where to access food or donate to your local food bank.

FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:

Understanding the Annual Youth Survey
Resources for Families

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.

I belong explore the arts and express yourself

Forestville Reflections - Call for Submissions

Forestville Reflections is back for another year with the theme "I Belong"!

We invite students to submit entries in dance, film, literature, music, visual arts and photography. Students can enter in their age division (K-2, 3-5, 5-7) and win prizes at the school level. Enter by Nov. 15th by e-mailing Forestvillereflections@gmail.com your entry form and submission.

Check the PTA homepage for detailed instructions for each category.

The Forestville PTA is hosting a Thanksgiving Donation Drive to support 68 families in need at Dranesville Elementary School this holiday season! We are collecting donations on Monday, November 25th, from 1 PM–3 PM. Please use the QR code in the graphic to sign up or find a full list of needed items and see how you can help make a difference!

Forestville's Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon on Thurs, Nov 20. Pre-order $5 lunch. Eat with your child & visit Book Fair. QR code included

🎉 Join us for our Annual Thanksgiving Day Family Luncheon!

We invite all families to come eat lunch with their child on Thursday, November 20th, and visit the Book Fair in the Library! Please remember to pre-order your $5 lunch and scan the QR code in the graphic for more details, as lunch times will be announced soon. We can't wait to celebrate with our amazing Forestville community!

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