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Hello, FEES Families!
Tonight is Back to School Night! We look forward to welcoming you for an evening filled with opportunities to meet your child’s teacher, learn more about grade-level curriculum and expectations, and receive important information about the school year.
Please note that this is an adults-only event; students should not attend. We’ll also be hosting a book giveaway, so come ready to stock up on books and add to your home library!
Last week, we were honored to welcome our Superintendent, Dr. Michelle Reid, to Forest Edge Elementary. During her visit, she had the opportunity to visit the classrooms of Ms. D’Imperio, Mrs. Sutton, Mrs. P. Verdaguer, and Mrs. Yaghmaie. Our FEES teachers did an outstanding job showcasing what EXCELLENCE looks like at Forest Edge! We are so proud of the learning, collaboration, and commitment to students that they demonstrated.
As we continue working to make FEES a welcoming and inclusive environment for every student and family, we’re excited to invite you to our first Principal Parent Coffee of the school year! These informal gatherings are an opportunity for families to share thoughts, ask questions, and discuss topics related to FEES or their child’s grade level.
To help us tailor each coffee to the topics that are most important to you, please complete this Google Form. We’ll use your responses to help create the agenda for our first meeting.
☕ First Principal Parent Coffee📅 September 29⏰ 8:00–8:30 a.m.
We look forward to connecting with you!
Warmly, Dr. Brittany Rogers, Principal Mrs. Ashley Fisher, Assistant Principal
Excellence ⭐ Purpose 🧭 Joy 💚
Back-to-School Night is September 15 (5:30 PM - 7 PM)! Join us to meet your child’s teacher and learn more about the exciting year ahead.
5:30-5:35 Welcome & Families Seated in Classrooms
5:35-5:55 Session 1
6:00-6:05 Transition
6:10-6:30 Session 2
6:30-6:35 Transition
6:35-7:00 Admin Session Only
Dear Parents/Guardians, We have 4 Early Release Wednesdays this year, when students may either be dismissed at 12:35 PM or remain at school until the regular 3:35 PM dismissal. To help us plan appropriately and keep these days running smoothly, we ask that you select one dismissal option that will remain the same for all four Early Release Wednesdays. September 30, 2026 November 18, 2026 January 13, 2027 April 7, 2027 If your family is able to accommodate the 12:35 PM dismissal, we strongly encourage you to select this option. Early dismissal helps us maximize the purpose of these afternoons while still ensuring supervision is available for students whose families need the regular 3:35 PM dismissal.
Early Release Google Form
The August Attendance Challenge was a HUGE success!! Ask your child about the Forest Edge SWAG they received on Monday.
Our SEPTEMBER ATTENDANCE CHALLENGE:
Any class with a monthly average attendance rate of 98% or higher will earn a class popcorn party! How many classes will win??
Please remind your student that personal electronic communication or computing devices should be off and personally stored (i.e. backpacks) for the duration of the school day — bell to bell. This includes:
- Personal laptops and tablets.
- Smartphones and smartwatches.
- Other personal electronic communication or computing devices.
If you need to reach your student during the school day, please call our main office at [main office number]. Learn more about the FCPS Cellphone Policy and Device Policy.
Want to learn more about Lexia® Core5 and Lexia® PowerUp? This virtual session walks families through how FCPS is using both programs in classrooms across the district this school year to support students’ literacy growth — and gives you a chance to ask questions.
What we'll cover:
- Program basics. What Core5 and PowerUp are, and how they meet your student’s individual learning needs.
- In the classroom. How Lexia supports teacher planning and instruction.
- Data & goals. How educators use Lexia data for progress monitoring and goal setting.
- Device usage & AI concerns. Understand how students interact with the online program and how much time they are using the
programs in schools.
Choose a Session
Date Time
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Join on Zoom using the QR code below or the Bit.ly Link Below.
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Amharic
 FCPS CARES Program
Let's recognize a Fabulous Forest Edge employee who goes above and beyond to support students, colleagues, and the community.
Share Their Story
Submit a recognition through the FCPS CARES Program to acknowledge their great work.
Before You Submit
- Log into StaffConnect (the HR Portal).
- Select "I want to sumit a(n)"
- Scroll to FCPS CARES Submission **Note the system will label it as an "incident." This is just a generic term for all submissions.
What Happens After You Submit
A notification email (with your message included) will be sent to the empolyee(s). This email will also be copied to their supervisor.
The FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) booklet explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. This year’s SR&R includes new Universal Grade Matrices, which are at-a-glance charts that make it easier for families to see behavior expectations and school responses for grades K-3, 4-8, and 9-12.
Families, please review the SR&R and discuss these expectations with your child. Be sure to sign the SR&R acknowledgement form by Wednesday, September 30, either by logging into SIS ParentVUE or signing and returning the Signature Sheet to your child’s school.
Learn more by watching a short video about the SR&R (available in English and Spanish) or visiting the SR&R webpage.
Cellphones and Personal Devices
Students may only use a personal device if it is required as part of a necessary accommodation in the students’ Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 Plan. A principal or the principal’s designee may approve a limited, course-specific exception for students enrolled in a specialized class when the curriculum requires a technology tool or software that isn’t available on a standard FCPS-issued device. Learn more about the student device requirement.
As we look ahead to the upcoming school year, the health and well-being of our students continues to be one of our priorities. Staying up to date with your child's flu vaccination helps:
- Reduce School Absences: Keeping students healthy means more time spent learning and engaging with peers.
- Protect the Community: Vaccination helps shield vulnerable family members and neighbors from seasonal illness.
- Support Overall Wellness: Routine flu shots are a key component of a proactive student health plan.
Upcoming Flu Shot Events
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will provide flu shots for all FCPS students, ages 18 and under, at no out-of-pocket cost. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations. Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year. Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary.
Your voice matters, and Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid wants to hear from you! At FCPS, parents are partners, working with us to set our students up for long-term success at school and in life.
A series of Community Conversations will be held across the school division. You are invited to share your thoughts with Dr. Reid and ask her questions. Events are planned for the following dates at 6:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted):
- Wednesday, September 16, 6:45 p.m., at McNair Elementary School
- Monday, September 28, at Riverside Elementary School
- Monday, October 19, at Spring Hill Elementary School
- Monday, October 26, at Beech Tree Elementary School
- Thursday, October 29, at North Springfield Elementary School
- Friday, November 13, at Colin Powell Elementary School
Registration links will be shared soon. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided. Events are one-hour long and open to all. Find out about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.
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.
Opt In or Out to Student Devices Being Sent Home for Grades 1-6
New this year, families can opt out of having student laptops sent home with their student.
- If you do not want your student to bring their FCPS-issued device home, please toggle the Opt Out button to a check mark and confirm by pressing Save Selection.
- If you would like your student to bring their FCPS device home, no toggle action is needed. Confirm by pressing Save Selection.
Students whose families opt out will continue to have access to an FCPS-issued device during the school day. Please reach out to your student’s teacher to understand expectations for homework and any learning activities that may require access to technology outside of the school day.
The Fall Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener will be administered to students in grades 3 through 12 in October. Students use the SEL Screener twice a year to share their perspectives on how well their school and community help them develop skills they need to succeed. The screener works by asking questions or presenting statements that students can think about and respond to. This gives students a way to share how well their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported.
After each screening, results are available in the Documents tab of SIS ParentVUE and mailed to families without a ParentVUE account. For more information, including SEL Screener questions and opt-out information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage.
September 15th - Back to School Night (5:30 - 7:00 PM)
September 21st - Student Holiday (Yom Kippur)
September 22nd - PTA Meeting 6:00 PM
September 29th - Principal Coffee for grades PreK, K, and 1st
September 30th - 3 Hour Early Release: Dismissal at 12:35 PM
October 7, 2026 - Walk and Roll to School
October 8, 2026 - Fall Picture Day
October 12, 2026 - Student Holiday
October 20, 2026 - AAP Info Night at 5:15 PM
October 20, 2026 - PTA Meeting at 6:00 PM
October 23, 2026 - SLHS Homecoming Parade
October 27, 2026 - Principal Parent Coffee for grades 2nd & 3rd 8:00 AM
October 30, 2026 - End of Quarter One. 2-Hour Early Release Dismissal at 1:35 PM
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