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Wed, Nov 19 - Knights' Clubs Meetups
- 3-Hour Early Release, Dismissal
begins at 12:35pm
Fri, Nov 21 - Thanksgiving Luncheon, flyer below
- NFES Spirit Day
Sun, Nov 23 - GOTR Finale 5K in Arlington
Tue, Nov 25 - 3rd Grade Thanksgiving Parade
Nov 26-28 - No School, Thanksgiving Break
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We started off our week presenting the winning tshirt design for Bully Prevention Month! Sophia Merzi and I got on the morning news show so that she could showcase her artwork to the school. We also agreed to wear our new shirts on Friday for Spirit Day. Great job, Sophia!
On Monday, we celebrated Veterans Day with a choral performance by our 4th graders. Thank you to Mrs. Gordon and Mx. Bosley for preparing students for this beautiful tribute to our military families.
I was able to sit down for lunch with our SCA Leadership Team this week to share ideas and plans about the upcoming months. The SCA is working hard to best support their fellow Knights.
The PTA hosted their first Karaoke Knight on Wednesday and we've got some real singers in the Forest! Thank you to the PTA for organizing another fun night for our school.
Today was the last day of our Book Fair and we think it was one of the most successful ones in recent years! The Book Fair is a logistical whirlwind each year and Mrs. Sharrett, our Librarian, manages it all from start to finish to make the best experience for our students and families. We are so grateful for Mrs. Sharrett and all of her hard work. A big thank you also goes out to the parent volunteers who gave us their time to support the mechanics of the Book Fair. We couldn't do it without you!
***Important reminders for next week:
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Wednesday is a 3-hour early release. Dismissal will begin at 12:35pm. Parents received reminder/confirmation emails earlier this week.
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Friday is our annual Thanksgiving Luncheon. Families are welcome to join their students for this special event. Lunch times for each grade level will be modified to accommodate our families. Please see the flyer below for more details.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Sincerely,
Angela Thompson
Principal
The Winning Bully Prevention Tshirt!
Designed by Sophia Merzi, 3rd Grade
4th Grade Veterans Day Performance
SCA Meeting with Ms. Thompson
What an Amazing Book Fair!
Spirit Friday in the Forest
Don't forget to wear your NFES shirts on Fridays!
NFES Thanksgiving Luncheon
Tickets for adult lunches will be sold at the door upon arrival. Please bring exact cash if you plan to purchase a lunch. Students may use their lunch PINs when they are in the lunch line.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2025
LUNCH MENU
Sliced Turkey
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Garlic Green Beans
Salad Bar
Frozen Fruit Cup
Chicken less Bites, PB&J
Choice of milk or water for adults
LUNCH PRICES
$3.75 for NFES students
Students may use their accounts to purchase lunch.
Please make sure your child has sufficient funds on his/her lunch account.
$5.00 for Visitors (Adults & non-NFES children)
Please use exact change or small bills to help ticket lines move quickly
NFES Advanced Academics
Grades 2-6: The Full-Time AAP Referral Deadline is December 15, 2024. The referral form must be submitted to Ms. Matthias JLMatthias@fcps.edu, our instructional coach, while Mrs. Trope is on leave, no later than midnight on December 15. The optional parent questionnaire can also be submitted.
Late referrals cannot be accepted.
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Matthias or the AAP office.
For more information, please visit the Advanced Academic Programs website.
✅ Please Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking all families to complete 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 the survey as soon as possible.
Our school will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE. For more information, please visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page or watch this video about why Impact Aid matters.
Register for ParentVUELearn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey and have access to other helpful information about your child’s education at FCPS.
🩹 Immunization Events for FCPS Students
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will provide school-required immunizations and optional flu shots to all FCPS students at no cost. Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year.
Immunization clinics will take place on:
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Saturday, November 15, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Frost Middle School.
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Tuesday, November 18, from 3 to 6:30 p.m., at Willow Oaks Administrative Center.
Participation is voluntary. Additional Immunization Resources are available online. Parents or guardians may schedule an appointment for their student.️
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:
- Celebrating Student Awards
- The Future of AI at FCPS
- Immunization Events
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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