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Mon, Dec 15 - Full-Time AAP Referral Deadline
- Band Winter Concert, 7pm
Dec 15 - 19 - SCA Spirit Week (flyer below)
Wed, Dec 17 - 3-Hour Early Release,
Dismissal begins at 12:35pm
Fri, Dec 19 - Last day for Lost & Found
Dec 22 - Jan 2 - No School, Winter Break
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Happy Friday Newington Forest Families!
I want to share again the news of Newington Forest being recognized as On Track under Virginia’s new School Performance and Support Framework (SPSF). This rating, based on data from last school year, shows that our school is meeting or exceeding expectations set by the state around student performance. This new framework places a greater emphasis on standardized test results, alongside student growth, graduation, and readiness measures that vary by school level. Our strong performance stands out and is something to celebrate.
This week, our 5th & 6th Grade Chorus put on a beautiful Winter Concert. It was such a pleasure to watch. Thank you to Mrs. Gordon & Mx. Bosley for preparing our Chorus singers for this performance.
A few reminders for next week:
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Monday is the NFES Band Winter Concert
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Wednesday is our next 3-hour Early Release. Dismissal will begin at 12:35pm.
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SCA Spirit Week - the SCA has organized a fun week for students, including an Ugly Sweater Contest!
- If your child will be absent, due to sickness or travel, please be sure to report the absence to the school.
I hope you have a restful weekend.
Sincerely,
Angela Thompson
Principal
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.
Reporting Student Absences
Any day that your child is unable to attend school, parents should report the absence. By reporting absences, families are partnering with our staff so that everyone can make sure students are supported and have access to resources.
If your child is unable to attend school, please notify us by one of the 3 ways below:
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
3-Hour Early Dismissal Begins at 12:35pm
Email reminders went out to parents this week.
SCA Spirit Week
December 15-19, 2025
- Mon, Dec 15 - Festive Socks
- Tue, Dec 16 - Winter Wonderland - wear blue and white
- Wed, Dec 17 - Pajama Day
- Thu, Dec 18 - Ugly Sweater Day Contest - best dressed wins a prize!
- Fri, Dec 19 - Festive Hair - wear your best holiday hair
Lost & Found is Overflowing!
Our Lost & Found sure has grown.
Please know that ALL items still here after Friday, December 19th, will be donated to the B'Thrifty bin over Winter Break.
Save the Date!
Multicultural Night at NFES
 Join us for Multicultural Night on Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 6:30–8:00 pm! This FREE family event celebrates the incredible cultural diversity of our school community. Enjoy country displays, food samples, hands-on student activities, live performances, and a fashion show.
We need your help to make it a success! Families are encouraged to sign up to share their culture through food, clothing, traditions, activities, or displays. Please complete the interest form by Friday, January 9, 2026: https://forms.gle/omPLz4inj3bNsk8eA
Questions? Contact Ms. Howard, our family liaison, at ahoward@fcps.edu.
Dual Language Immersion (DLI) for
School Year 2026-2027
All rising kindergarten and first grade students who live in Fairfax County may enter a lottery to participate in Dual Language Immersion (DLI) programs. In DLI programs, students are learning elementary content in two languages with students spending half of the day learning in either language. English Language Arts and Social Studies are taught in English. Math, Science, Health, and Target Language Arts are taught in another language.
FCPS offers DLI programs in French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. Online lottery application begins on January 12 (8:30 a.m.). A SIS account is required to complete the application. If a student is not currently enrolled in FCPS, registration at the base school is required. FCPS does not provide transportation for students who live outside the attendance area of the DLI school. A one-time fee of $100 must be paid upon acceptance of an out-of-boundary placement (see Notice 5922).
To learn more about this program, or to attend an Informational Meeting, please visit https://www.fcps.edu/registration/dual-language-immersion-programs-registration
Winter Break Literacy Adventures
Engaging in literacy activities over winter break helps students maintain the reading, writing, and speaking skills they built during the first half of the school year. Even a little daily practice, such as these 10 fun family activities, helps ensure they return to school confident and ready to continue growing in literacy. Enjoy these literacy adventures as a family!
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:
- FCPS Showcases Success
- Be Among the First to Hear About School Delays/Closings
- Winter 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.
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