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 A Glimpse into the Classroom and Community
Our Dogwood students have been busy engaging in focused learning and exciting community events! From hands-on lessons like learning to tell time and collaborative work at their desks to utilizing technology for interactive studies, our classrooms are buzzing with academic energy. We are also incredibly proud of our students who recently received perfect and most improved attendance certificates and our talented chorus, who delighted an audience, showcasing the dedication and diverse talents within the Dogwood community.
December
Dec. 15 - 19: Winter Spirit Week (see schedule below)
Dec. 17: Chick-fil-A Night
Dec. 18: Glow Walk Night
Dec. 22 - Jan. 2: Winter Break (No School)
January
Jan. 9: Pastries With Parents - Math Night
Jan. 19: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (No School)
Jan. 28: End of Quarter/2-Hour Early Release
Jan. 29: Staff Development Day (No School for Students)
Jan. 30: Teacher Workday (No School for Students)
PTA News
Chic Fil A Night
Wednesday, December 17, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Our next spirit night will be at Chick-fil-A Night on Wednesday, Dec. 17th. 25% of the profits will go to Dogwood. Help us make a difference by raising money for our school! Flyers went out in Thursday folders.
Glow Walk
Thursday, December 18, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Glow Walk is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 18, and Mr. Ericson is looking for parents to volunteer. If you can volunteer, please sign up here.
Reporting Student Absences
We are committed to partnering with families to promote positive attendance habits. 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.
Full-day absences can be reported in SIS ParentVUE. Parents can also report absences by calling our school attendance line at 703-262-3131 or enter it in ParentVue. School staff will call parents if students are absent, and our school has not been notified in advance.
Parents can monitor their child’s attendance records in SIS ParentVUE.
Attendance Codes in SIS ParentVUE Explained
Attendance codes in SIS ParentVUE are assigned by school staff to better identify the reasons behind student absences. This allows us to respond thoughtfully and provide appropriate support. Visit the FCPS Attendance Policy webpage to learn more about the codes.
When Your Child Is Sick
It is also important to keep your child home when they are sick. The Can My Child Go to School? webpage provides helpful recommendations on when to keep your child home.
For instance, as long as they are feeling like they can participate in school activities, a child should attend school if they have cold symptoms. However, if they have severe, uncontrolled, or rapid coughing, wheezing, or difficulty breathing, definitely keep them home and contact your health care provider.
⛄ Winter Resources for Families
A list of resources has been compiled for students and families in case they or someone they know needs assistance while schools are closed for winter break. Please visit FCPS’ winter resources page for information on academic support, mental health support, and county resources related to food, clothing, housing, and other needs.
Even If School Is Closed, Learning Can Continue!
We encourage students to take advantage of fun learning opportunities during the upcoming winter break and on snow days. Consider these winter activities to blend education and play at home.
Support Our Schools: 25 for 2025 Giving Challenge
Join Educate Fairfax’s 25 for 2025 Giving Challenge and help ensure every FCPS student has the tools, support, and inspiration to succeed. Every gift, whether you can give $25 or $2,500, helps students learn while supporting the teachers and staff who make a lasting difference.
Educate Fairfax is the nonprofit education foundation that supports FCPS by providing resources, recognizing outstanding educators, and strengthening connections between schools and the community. Educate Fairfax invests directly in classrooms and programs. Last year, they contributed $1.27 million back into our schools.
The foundation supplied more than 5,000 school supply kits to more than 61 schools, centers, shelters, and Welcome Centers. Its Food for All Campaign packed more than 1,000 snack packs and helped feed more than 350 families over Thanksgiving. Read the Educate Fairfax Annual Report to learn more about their impact.
Together, we can support and encourage all learners and educators and strengthen the future of our schools. Donate to Educate Fairfax today.
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!
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