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Here's the answer to this week's joke: To get in mint condition!


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Dear Amazing Navy Families,

It has been a whirlwind of week at Navy ES. We have so many wonderful teachers supporting our students each day, please take a moment to consider nominating one of them for an Outstanding Employee Award! You may do so using the link in the newsletter below.

Additionally, we have the opportunity to honor our veterans at Navy ES on November 11th beginning at 8:00am. Please see the sign-up below and join us in honoring our heroes for the sacrifices they and their families have made for our freedoms.

The weather outlook this weekend looks pretty good! We hope you enjoy the sunshine, sports, and Fall fun! 

Sincerely,

 

Jason, Barbara, and Kim

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FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards – Nominations Are Open!

Help us recognize the many people who make Navy Elementary a special place to learn and grow! The FCPS Outstanding Employee Award categories include

  • Outstanding Teacher
  • Outstanding New Teacher
  • Outstanding Principal
  • Outstanding Professional Staff Leader
  • Outstanding Educational Services Employee
  • Outstanding Operational Services Employee

As you think about a nominee, consider all the people who support our school, from office and operational staff to technology staff, coaches, ESOL and  specialists, teachers, and administrators.

Complete the nomination form or scan a QR code on a flyer posted around the school by November 6. A short paragraph or two about why your nominee deserves recognition is all it takes. Thank you for celebrating the people whose dedication and care make a difference in our community! 💙💛

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📢 IMPORTANT: Please Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets, which is in the upper right corner of the screen after logging in. Please complete it as soon as possible. Schools will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE starting Wednesday, October 28.

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is how we ensure we receive all the resources available to us from the federal government. For more information, please visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.  

Register for ParentVUE

Learn how to activate your SISParentVUE account so you can easily submit your survey and have access to other helpful information about your child.


Honoring Our Veterans at Navy Elementary

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If you currently serve or have served in any branch of the military, please join us on Wednesday, November 11th starting at 8:00 am. Breakfast will be served in our Navy Library for all veterans, active duty, and family members. Breakfast will be followed by an assembly for grades 4-6 at 9:15 and an assembly for grades k-3 at 10:15 in the gym. Please RSVP using our Google Form! https://forms.gle/xyw2SbP85CbuMtrz7 

We look forward to honoring you.

We are creating a Wall of Honor for our Navy community. Please email photos of the veterans in your family to our counselor, Ms. Giardina (fsgiardina@fcps.edu). Include a caption with each photo (name of veteran, service, relation to Navy student) and your photo(s) will be placed on our Wall of Honor outside the Navy Library for all to see.

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Trunk-or-Treat - Tomorrow

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Trunk or Treat and pumpkin decorating contest. Park, decorate and pass out treats! Join the PTO for a safe and festive family night. It will be in the kiss and ride partking lot. Requestion a few families to commit to "Teal Pumpkin Project" trikent/non food item for allergy impacted families) **Nut free zone will also be marked** Schools: Navy Elementary Location: Navy Elementary

The PTO is always seeking volunteers for ALL events, if you're interested, be sure to sign up using their volunteer sign-up link.


Upcoming Due Date: Advanced Academic Programs Full-Time Referral Form

December 15, 2026: Advanced Academic Programs Full-Time Referral Form and optional materials for students in Grade 2 who are not Universal Screener referral candidates and students in Grades 3 to 7 due to Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART).


Container Donation?

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The library is looking for containers similar to this cheeseball container.  We would like to conduct a pumpkin experiment.  If you have any empty, clean containers please send them to Mrs. Benavides. Thank you!


Understanding the Full-Time AAP Identification Process

The Understanding the Full-Time AAP Identification Process Parent Meeting led by Kristen Scudder (AART) will be held on Tuesday, October 20 at 5:00 PM in the Navy cafeteria. The presentation is available on the FCPS AAP website under “Presentations”. 

December 15, 2026: Advanced Academic Programs Full-Time Referral Form and optional materials for students in Grade 2 who are not Universal Screener referral candidates and students in Grades 3 to 7 due to Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART).

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Save the Date: Community Conversations with Superintendent Reid

Join us for a series of Community Conversations that will be held across the school division. Share your thoughts with Dr. Reid and ask her questions. Click on the date to register for any of the following events:

Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.


Maintain Access to Your Child’s Grades and Assignments: Download the New ParentVUE App

New ParentVUE and StudentVUE mobile apps launched in July. Be sure to download the new app before winter break. After that time, you will need to use the new mobile app or a web browser to access ParentVUE or StudentVUE.

For instructions on installing the new apps and learning more about the updated login process, visit ParentVUE and StudentVUE mobile app resources. If you need assistance, please submit a Parent Support Request.


Encouraging Regular Attendance

Regular attendance is a good habit to establish in childhood. It can lead to greater success in high school, college, and careers. Teachers and students miss your child when they can’t make it to school. If you or your family need support, please reach out to your school's front office. We are here for you! 

If students miss too much school, school staff may reach out to the family to partner with them on addressing barriers to regular attendance. Visit the FCPS website for attendance resources. 


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October

  • Oct 24 | Trunk or Treat
  • Oct 30 | Spirit Day - Book and Movie Character Day
  • Oct 30 | Last day of Q1 - 2 Hour Early Release

November

  • Nov 5 | Fall retake photos
  • Nov 6 | Jersey Day
  • Nov 7 | PTO Event - Ice Skating
  • Nov 11 | Veterans Day Breakfast
  • Nov 12 | Book Club 1 - The Anxious Generation (Navy Parents for Digital Wellness
  • Nov 19 | PTO Event - Bingo Night
  • Nov 20 | SCA Spirit Day - Mix and Match Day
  • Nov 25-27 | Thanksgiving Break

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