Forestville Focus
Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 09/01/2026 02:30 PM EDT
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Back-to-School Night - WednesdayWe look forward to seeing our families this Wednesday, September 2, for Back-to-School Night! This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about what to expect this school year, ways you can be involved in your child’s classroom, and the learning that will take place throughout the year. There will be two sessions: 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Both sessions will share the same information. We offer two sessions to allow families with multiple children at Forestville to visit more than one classroom and to provide flexibility in selecting the session that best fits your evening schedule. Our specialists and resource teachers will also be available throughout the evening, including during the transition break, should you wish to connect with them and learn more about their support. As a reminder, this is an evening designed for parents/guardians. |
Forestville PTA Wants YOU!Forestville is fortunate to be supported by an outstanding PTA! Forestville PTA provides numerous enrichment supports for all of our students through contributions to offset field trips, classroom teaching materials, grade level speakers and so much more! They also provide numerous community events including Fall Carnival (9/25), Bingo Night, Talent Shows, Musical, PJ Parties, Dance Parties, and enrichment clubs! Forestville PTA invites families to consider joining at the Cardinal Circle level ($150). Every gift—at any level—makes a meaningful difference and is deeply appreciated. We look forward to growing our member enrollment by welcoming more families to PTA during our current open Membership Drive! Thank you in advance for joining this amazing organization that helps Forestville flourish in so many ways! Read in the PTA section for even more information. |
Early Release WednesdaysMark your calendars! We will again have limited early release days for elementary schools on certain Wednesdays for the 2026-27 school year. Forestville Dismissal on Early Release Wednesdays is 1:00 p.m. Three-hour early release days for our school will take place on
Please review this webpage for more detailed information about the early release Wednesdays. |
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One backpack traveled through Forestville, gathering supplies, creativity, and plenty of Cardinal spirit. But it was always headed here—to the student walking through our doors on the first day of school.
Welcome back, Cardinals! We are so glad you’re here.
Stay Connected with Forestville!
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Student ID Cards for Forestville Bus RidersWe have distributed student ID cards to all our students who ride the school bus or use FCPS transportation services. ID cards should be worn or attached to your child’s backpack and brought to the bus each day. Students who have student ID cards should begin tapping as they board and exit the bus. Only students who use FCPS transportation services will be provided with a student ID card at this time. We ask for your patience! Bus drivers are checking in students and may need some extra time at each bus stop while they do this. The transportation team is working hard to minimize any potential delays. Learn more about the bus navigation and student ID cards. |
New Option to Keep Laptops at School
As part of the school board’s initiative to make sure students are only using screens when needed, parents have the option to leave laptops at school this year. Please double-check your preference in the parent consent portal. The wording was confusing at the start of the summer, and we want to ensure we honor parents' requests. Changing the toggle to green (Opt In) means students will leave laptops in the building this year. We appreciate your patience as we work to set routines and procedures around laptops at the end of the day. Feel free to email your child’s teacher directly to state your preference, especially if you are changing what’s currently marked in the portal. Thank you for your partnership as we work to meet each child’s needs!
Kiss & Ride is Going Great!
Forestville thanks all families for adhering to the reminders and rules for Kiss & Ride! We are doing well so far and thank you for your patience as continue into the year!
Morning Kiss & Ride:
- Doors open at 9:05
- Look for the First Spot sign, pictured above
- Release all cars through the Last Spot sign, pictured above
- Exit cars on the sidewalk side
- Have all materials ready to go for a swift exit
- Follow the directions of staff
Afternoon Kiss & Ride:
- Dismissal begins at 4:00
- Check the spot above as the first car for PM is not the same as AM due to traffic at Nike park
- Have student number and/or name clearly visible for staff to see
Nominate a Forestville Employee TodayWant a quick way to recognize an employee or team? Share an FCPS CARES! Families, colleagues, and students are all invited to submit. The FCPS CARES is automatically sent to the recipient(s) and their supervisor, and is posted on fcps.edu. Additionally, each month one school in our region wins a staff celebration from HR. We encourage our community to show our staff that their hard work is appreciated and we thank you in advance for your time! |
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Tuesday FolderForestville uses Schoology for all Tuesday Folder contents. All flyers are posted to Schoology Course: Forestville All Parents and contents are listed below.
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Everything You Need to Do in SIS ParentVUE
Are you working your way through back-to-school forms and checklists? Make sure you have a SIS ParentVUE account for your family and log in to find important forms and updates.
- Be among the first to know about weather closings, bus delays, and other critical communications from your school and FCPS by providing your cell phone number and email in ParentVUE. To update your contact information in ParentVUE, click the “Online Packets” tab in the upper right of the screen, then click the “Online Verification/Update” icon.
- Submit daylong absences by clicking “Report Absence.”
- Check your child’s immunization records and submit updates. Please visit the How to Submit Immunization Documentation webpage for step-by-step instructions.
If you do not have a ParentVUE account, contact your child’s school for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage.
Remember to Complete Permission Forms for School Resources
Families can now easily grant consent for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. This online tool can be accessed using your SIS ParentVUE account login. Parents can easily opt their child in or out of a variety of resources, including online educational tools, school counseling services, and more.
Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool.
Transportation Patience and Safety
Thank you for your patience as we all get used to new routines this school year. We appreciate our families following Kiss and Ride procedures and being patient while waiting for your child’s bus.
If your child’s bus is delayed, you may access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app to receive the delayed bus report. Email messages will be sent to announce significant bus delays. Please contact the Transportation Office at [phone number] with any additional questions. For concerns after 5:30 p.m., contact the FCPS Office of Safety and Security at 571-423-2000.
Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE to make sure you receive email messages about bus delays.
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Have Children in Multiple FCPS Schools?🏫The FCPS mobile app lets you follow updates from all your children's schools in one place! Simply open the app, tap the teal pull-down menu, then tap the gear icon and select every school you want to follow. See this video of how to follow your school. Find out about more features of the app. Download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. |
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Everything You Need to Do in SIS ParentVUE
- Permission Forms for School Resources
- Follow Multiple Schools in the App
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
Make an Impact - Join the PTA
Become a member today! Your support fuels everything we do—and 100% of your donation goes directly to strengthening our Forestville community.
PTA fundraising powers the programs and experiences that help our Cardinals thrive, including:
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Classroom enrichment — instructional materials, hands‑on learning, and teacher‑led initiatives
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Field trips & educational activities — expanding learning beyond the classroom
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School events & community celebrations — building connection and joy
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Staff appreciation — recognizing the incredible educators who make Forestville shine
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Capital investment projects — improving our school environment for all students
To help fund these efforts, we encourage families, caregivers, and community members to consider joining at the Cardinal Circle level ($150). Every gift—at any level—makes a meaningful difference and is deeply appreciated.
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Open House ePacketThe PTA has put together this Open House ePacket to help our families have one quick place to look for great PTA-related information at the start of the school year. If you did not have a change to grab the QR code at Open House here is the link to access the packet. |
Free Cardinal T-ShirtsAll students can receive a free Forestville Cardinals sponsor T-shirt! Families should submit their student’s shirt size through the PTA website using the QR code. |
🎪 Fall Carnival Volunteers Needed!
One of Forestville's favorite traditions is just around the corner, and we're looking for volunteers to help make this year's Fall Carnival a success!
The Fall Carnival brings together our school and community for an evening of fun, games, and unforgettable memories. Whether you enjoy planning, organizing, creating, or simply lending a helping hand, we'd love to have you on the planning committee. No matter your experience level, there's a place for everyone to contribute.
If you're interested in helping shape one of our biggest community events of the year, please contact the PTA at president@forestvillepta.org or social@forestvillepta.org.
Together, we can make this year's Fall Carnival the best one yet! 🍂🎡
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Forestville Spiritwear Sale
Back to school gear drop with up to 35% off site wide at 1st Place Spiritwear. Great the best deals from the official spirit wear store of the PTA. Shop now at 1STPLACE.SALE/97231.
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