Forest Edge ES - Eagle Updates: January 21, 2026

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🌟 Hello Forest Edge Families! 🌟

Thank you to all the families who joined us for AVID Family Fridays last week! 🎓💙 We loved showcasing colleges and careers, and our Math & Literacy activities were full of fun 📚➕✨. Students truly showed off their love of learning and their amazing math and literacy skills—way to go! 👏😊

Our 6th graders also had an awesome visit to Hughes Middle School 🏫⭐. It’s hard to believe we only have a few short months left with them before they begin the next exciting chapter of their school journey! 💫📖

As we head into more chilly days ❄️, please remember to send your child to school with a jacket each day 🧥. The forecast is calling for continued cold weather, and we want everyone warm and ready to enjoy recess!

Thanks for your continued support—we love our Forest Edge families! 🌲💚

💚Soaring Beyond,

Dr. Brittany Rogers, Principal

Mrs. Ashley Fisher, Assistant Principal


FCPS PreK and Early Head Start are now accepting applications for SY 2026–2027!

The FCPS PreK and Early Head Start programs provide a high-quality early learning experience for qualifying children ages 6 weeks to 4 years old.

PreK: For children who will be age 3 or 4 by September 30, with priority given to 4-year-olds.  Oak Hill ES has a pre-Kindergarten class.

Early Head Start: For children ages 0–2 and pregnant women who live in the Reston, Herndon, and Springfield areas.  This would be at another loation

More information and the online application are available here.


Immunization Events for FCPS Students

FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will provide school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students with no out-of-pocket costs. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations. Additional dates will be available throughout the school year. 

 

Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. View immunization resources on the FCPS website.


Bundle Up! Coats Needed for Outdoor Recess

As temperatures continue to drop, please be sure your child comes to school wearing a coat or jacket each day. Students go outside for 30 minutes of recess, and a warm jacket is needed to safely and comfortably enjoy outdoor play. ❄️🧥

If your child does not have a jacket, please contact Cynthia Villafuerte at 703-925-8036. We are happy to help!


When Should Your Child Stay Home?

Help your student succeed in school by encouraging them to miss as few days as possible. However, do make sure your student stays home if they are sick. Visit the FCPS website for helpful insights regarding absences and how to work with your child and our school to minimize impacts on learning.

If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to let us know so we can provide assistance, if needed.


Enhancing Safety and Security for Staff and Students

School safety and security are being enhanced across FCPS with a new emergency management system. The system includes sensors installed in schools and a wearable emergency response button (ERB) for staff. 

The button allows staff to quickly and discreetly request help and, once pressed, they provide location information within the school. The ERB will only work on school grounds and does not rely on cellular service. It is not meant to replace calling 911, but is an additional safety tool that can be used if calling 911 may not be safe or practical. 

Learn more about the emergency management system. You may submit questions to the FCPS Chief of Safety and Security Office.


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FCPS Cares:

Say thank-you by recognizing that FEES employee that has made a difference in yoru life!  

Click here to access the form.

Before you hit sumbit:  log into StaffConnecct, click on "I want to submit a(n), scroll down to "FCPS CARES Submission"

Heads Up:  It'll be labeled as an "incident."  No worries, it's just a fancy way of saying "submission."

After you press send:  The employee and their boss will get a surprise email notification.

Click here or scan the QR code above.


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Student Holidays

January 28th - 2 Hour Early Release (dismissal at 1:35 PM)

January 28th - End of Quarter 2

January 29th - Student Holiday

January 30th - Student Holiday

Februrary 16th - Student Holiday

February 17th - Student Holiday

February 18th - 3-Hour Early Release - Dismissal at 12:35 PM

February 24th - PTA Meeting 6 PM

 

🗓️CLICK HERE for the FCPS Calendar!