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 Back from the snow and straight into the flow! ❄️✨ Our students are jumping back into the classroom—learning new concepts, growing together, reading their favorite stories, and dreaming big for the rest of the year. It’s good to have the hallways buzzing again! 📚🌱
Important Dates
February
Feb. 16: President's Day (No School)
Feb. 17: Teacher Workday (No School for Students)
Feb. 18: 3 Hour Early Release - Students dismissed at 12:35
Feb. 19: PTA Meeting at 6 pm in the library
March
March 12: Pastries with Parents (Math) at 8:00 am
March 18: 3 Hour Early Release - Students dismissed at 12:35
March 20: Student Holiday (No School)
March 30 - April 3: Spring Break (No School for Students)
Celebrate Our Staff with FCPS CARES!
Want to recognize a Dogwood staff member for their kindness or hard work? FCPS CARES is a quick way for families, students, and colleagues to say thank you!
Why submit a CARES?
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Direct Impact: Your message is sent straight to the employee and their supervisor.
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Public Recognition: The shout-out is featured on fcps.edu.
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Win a Party: Each month, one school in our region wins a staff celebration from HR based on submissions!
How to do it:
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Go to: The FCPS CARES Webpage.
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Details: Enter the staff member’s name and select Dogwood Elementary.
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Submit: Write a brief note about why they are awesome and hit send!
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🧸 Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…
Do you know anyone with a risking Kindergarten student? Kindgergarten registration for the 2026-2027 school year is now open!
There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:
- Determine eligibility.
- Identify your local school.
- Gather documents.
- Fill out forms.
- Schedule an appointment.
After the appointment at the school (the student and one caregiver must be present), the student will be ready for orientation or any other introductory events each school may host. Read more about the registration process. For more information, call Erin Silvan at 703-262-3100.
💻 Try Online Registration
Parents may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process. When registering, parents will create (or log in to an existing) SIS ParentVUE account.
Information about Dogwood's Kindergarten Orientation to come! Be on the lookout for a save the date soon!
IB Evaluation Visit
Dogwood will soon take part in its International Baccalaureate (IB) evaluation. This review happens every five years for all IB World Schools.
As part of the evaluation, IB staff will visit Dogwood on February 25 and 26 to see how our IB program is working. During their visit, they will meet with small groups of students, parents, teachers, and administrators. They will also tour the school and visit classrooms to see learning in action.
After the visit, the IB team will share positive feedback and recommendations to help Dogwood continue to grow and improve its IB program.
Warm Up FCPS – Divisionwide Spirit Day
Tired of all the cold weather? Let’s warm up with a little school spirit across the division!
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid is encouraging all FCPS students, teachers, and staff to shake the wrinkles out of their brightest outfits and tropical wear to help brighten everyone’s moods on Thursday, February 19.
Meal Kits for Fasting Students
From February 18 to March 19, students who are fasting during the day can take school meals home. These kits include one breakfast and one lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.
Families must fill out a request form each week for every student who wants a kit. The first deadline is Wednesday, February 11, for the week of February 16. Please note other important details below:
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Cost: Meals are charged just like a normal school day.
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Pickup: Students must grab their kits at the end of the school day.
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Menu: Kits include school meals that are easy to heat at home.
Visit the Food and Nutrition webpage for forms, deadlines, and other information. Please contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services with any questions at FCPSFNS@fcps.edu or 703-813-4800.
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Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence
Families and community members are invited to reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and uplift the voices shaping our future at FCPS’ Second Annual Black History Month Celebration. Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence will take place on Wednesday, February 25, at 6 p.m., at Carter G. Woodson High School.
The event will honor the rich history, strength, and contributions of the Black community through inspiring student performances and a powerful keynote address by Rev. Vernon C. Walton, pastor of First Baptist Church of Vienna. Light refreshments will be available.
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Prepare for Summer Learning and Fun for Students
Registration is open or will be available soon for summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.
Career and Technical Education and Institute for the Arts Camps
Career and Technical Education camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Robinson Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Tuition assistance is available to FCPS families eligible for free or reduced meals.
Tech Adventure Camp (TAC) is a week-long exploratory camp that allows current K-5 students to explore STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), culinary, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. Watch this video about CTE camps. Registration is open through Friday, June 5.
Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA) is a weekly fine and performing arts camp for students in grades K-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students attend four daily classes in dance, music, theater, and visual arts and work with experienced educators who create engaging, fun classes.
New this year: Students in the above camps can also register for aftercare, which is available from 2 to 5 p.m.
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