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Dec 22 - Jan 2 - No School, Winter Break
Winter Break NFES Office Hours
Mon 12/22, Tue 12/23
Mon 12/29, Tue 12/30
9:00am - 12:00pm
Tue, Jan 13 - Strings Winter Concert
Thu, Jan 22 - Multicultural Night
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It's been such a fun week in the Forest!
- Monday, our 5th & 6th Grade Band Students performed their Winter Concert. Thank you, Mr. Holscher, for preparing the students for a great concert.
- Tuesday, students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd were treated to the annual South County High School Tiny Tots show. This is one of my favorite field trips each year and our kids love it!
- Wednesday, Knights Clubs had another great meetup. I visited the Knitting, Dance, and Rubix Cubes clubs. I enjoyed watching the kids have fun while building community.
- Thursday was SCA's Ugly Sweater Day. Lots of students and staff dressed in fun and ugly sweaters. Congratulations to the students who won Ugliest Sweater in their classes!
This week, the PTA treated our staff with catered breakfast on Tuesday, AND lunch on Thursday. The giftwrap drive was also a thoughtful idea. Thank you to the PTA Board and all of the parents who contributed. You brightened our week and we always appreciate your support.
As an FYI - our school's main office will be open from 9am-12pm on both Mondays and Tuesdays of winter break.
I hope our students and families have a fantastic Winter Break. See you in 2026!
Sincerely,
Angela Thompson
Principal
SCA's Ugly Sweater Day
Winners of the Ugliest Sweaters in the Forest
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) Programs
Lottery Applications Begin January 12, 2026
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.
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).
Learn more about the DLI program at https://www.fcps.edu/registration/dual-language-immersion-programs-registration.
VQB5 for Families
FCPS participates in Virginia Quality Birth to Five (VQB5). VQB5 is Virginia’s system for measuring and supporting quality in early childhood programs so children enter kindergarten ready to learn. VQB5 builds on health and safety standards by measuring the quality of teacher-child interactions and the use of curriculum.
Refer to “VQB5 for Families English/Spanish” for more information.
Winter Break Literacy Adventures
This winter break, inspire your child to have a literacy adventure! These 10 fun family activities (each one focused on specific literacy skills) are designed to help students practice their reading, writing, and creative thinking. You can keep track of your literacy adventure by printing this page and crossing off each activity as your child completes it.
Reid Reflects: State Standards and the FCPS Budget Story
In her latest Weekly Reflections, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid thanked every member of our community for supporting FCPS as it remains fully accredited. Referencing a news release on accreditation, Dr. Reid noted how FCPS needs funding to support and maintain this excellence.
As we shared last week, Newington Forest Elementary was recognized as being On Track.
Visit the Budget Story webpage to learn more about the FCPS budget and the funding challenges that schools across Virginia, not just FCPS, face because of outdated state funding formulas.Read more of Dr. Reid’s Weekly Reflections.
Make Your Voice Heard!
Look for opportunities to share your ideas about funding public education and encourage your neighbors, friends, and community members to follow the FCPS budget process. Several key decision dates and engagement opportunities are listed below:
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Thursday, December 18, 2025 - The Virginia Governor introduced the Fiscal Year 2026 state budget.
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Wednesday, January 7, 2026, beginning at 10 a.m. - There will be virtual regional public hearings on the governor’s proposed 2026-28 biennial state budget.
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Thursday, January 22, 2026 - Dr. Reid will present the proposed FCPS budget to the School Board.
Visit the FCPS budget webpage for more information.
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:
- Make Your Voice Heard! Have an Impact on the Budget
- Go on a Literacy Adventure
- Enjoy Your Winter Break!
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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