In this Paw Print:
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School News:
- Principal's Message 🗣️
- Where in the School is Ms. Andujar 🔎
- Cafeteria Hostess Needed 🍕
- Save the Dates 📅
- Personal Device Policy 📱
- Complete Digital Forms 🖱️
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PTA News:
- Washington Spirit Soccer Spirit Day: Sunday, August 30th!⚽
Dear families,
It was wonderful to see everyone at our Open Houses this week! Our staff have been working hard to be sure we are ready for our students on Monday!
A few important reminders for this school year:
- ⌚Please be patient with transportation (buses and kiss and ride) these first couple weeks of school as everyone is getting used to new routes and routines. If you are bringing your child to school via kiss and ride, DO NOT park and drop off on Melville Lane as that in unsafe.
- 🚌Students riding buses will receive an ID badge to swipe when getting on and off the bus. Our hope is to have these ID badges distributed by the end of next week.
- 📱During the instructional day, students may not use personal electronic communication or computing devices. All personal devices must remain turned off/silent and inside a student's backpack for the entire school day.
- 🍽️We welcome family members to join their children for lunch starting Monday, September 21. Until then, family members are not able to come for lunch as we are working to establish cafeteria expectations and routines. This year we will also have a guest table for family members to sit at with their children when they come. Stay tuned for more on that soon!
We look forward to seeing our Panthers on Monday morning! Have a fabulous weekend!
Sue Andujar, Principal
Amy Alley, Assistant Principal
Where in the School is Ms. Andujar?
Watch the video linked below to hear from Ms. Andujar remind us about some important things for the first week of school!
Cafeteria Hostess Needed! 🍕
We are in need of a cafeteria hostess! This is a job that would be needed Monday - Friday from 10:30 am - 2:00 pm. If you are interested, please email our Assistant Principal Amy Alley - avalley@fcps.edu.
Mark your Calendars! 📅
Please add these important back to school night dates to your calendar!
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K-2 Back to School Night
- Wednesday, September 9
- 6:00 - 7:00 pm
- FLE Preview will be from 7:00 - 7:30 pm
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3-6 Back to School Night
- Wednesday, September 16
- 6:00 - 7:00 pm
- FLE Preview will be from 7:00 - 7:30 pm
Personal Device Policy 📱
At our school, "It Begins with Me" means taking personal ownership of our focus, connections, and learning environment. To ensure every student can be fully present with their teachers and peers, we strictly follow the FCPS policy on personal electronic devices during the school day.
The Policy: During the instructional day, students may not use personal electronic communication or computing devices. All personal devices must remain turned off/silent and inside a student's backpack for the entire school day.
Personal devices include, but are not limited to:
If a personal device is seen or used outside of a backpack during the school day, it will be brought to the main office, and a family member will be required to come to the school office to retrieve it.
Taking ownership of personal device habits helps our students practice being Prepared to focus, Respectful of their learning community, and Independent in managing their own habits.
Thank you for your partnership and help in reinforcing this FCPS policy with our students!
✅ Important Action Items ✅
Before we see you at Open House next Friday, August 21, we would love it if families could complete the following action items:
- Make sure the enrolling parent in your family has a SIS ParentVUE account. If you do not have access to ParentVUE, please contact our School Information Assistant, Claudia Munson at caguitjensmu@fcps.edu or our School Based Technology Specialist, Leslie Leisey at lfleisey@fcps.edu.
- Complete the digital consent forms for your child. You will use your ParentVUE username and password to login to the Parent Digital Consent. Here you will provide consent for your child to use many of our digital resources, opt out of having your child bring their device home, and give your permission for retakes of state assessments. In addition, you have the option to opt your child out of various things such as Family Life Education and SEL Screener participation.
Thank you for your help in getting these done!
The Opt-out for student devices coming home is somewhat confusing. You only have to toggle the button if you would like the device to stay at school. If you are okay with the device coming home, don't touch the button!
Please note: All 1st & 2nd grade devices will automatically stay at school.
Washington Spirit Game⚽
Bring your family and friends for a fun-filled day of soccer while making a difference in our school community. Every ticket purchased helps our PTA, which supports our students and teachers!
- Sunday, August 30th @ 12:30pm
- Washington Spirit vs Bay FC
- Audi Field
100 S Street SW
Washington, DC
Purchase tickets at this link!🎟️
See you there!
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