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Dear Dogwood Families,
Thank you to all of the families who came out to support our Homecoming and Trunk or Treat events. It was wonderful to see so many students, parents, and staff enjoying time together and celebrating our Dogwood community. Your enthusiasm, participation, and support helped make both events memorable. We are grateful for the partnership and school spirit you bring to Dogwood!
Please remember that there will be no school on November 2 and 3 because of teacher workdays. We hope your family enjoys the long weekend, and we look forward to welcoming our students back to school afterward.
Thank you for your partnership,
Principal Beckner
Important Dates
November
November 2nd- Teacher Workday- NO School
November 3rd- School Planning Day- NO School
November 18th- 3-Hour Early Release
November 25th- 27th- Thanksgiving Holiday
At the heart of being an IB school is taking ACTION. As a school, throughout the month of October we are going to come together to participate in SOCKTOBER. Socktober is a movement to help the homeless in your local community. As a school we will be collecting NEW socks and monetary donations (to then buy socks/winter items) for local shelters. The following types and sizes of socks will help:
- Men's Socks - sizes M, L, XL - white cotton, quarter/ crew/ mid-calf
- Men's Socks - sizes M, L, XL - wool, crew/ mid-calf
- Women's Socks - sizes S, M, L, XL - white cotton, ankle/ quarter/ crew
- Women's Socks - sizes S, M, L, XL - wool, crew/ mid-calf
- Kids' Socks - sizes toddler and larger
Our goal as a school is to donate 600 pairs of NEW socks. Please help us reach our goal!
School Pictures Are Now Available!
To see if your child's pictures are available to view, please log in to your account at mylifetouch.com. If you don’t have an account yet, you can create one using your email address.
To locate your child's photos, you'll need their Student ID or Portrait ID and Access Code. If you don't have this information, you can:
- Check your inbox for an email from Lifetouch that may contain your access credentials and a direct link to your child's images.
- Check the proof sheet your child received this week, it will include your Portrait ID and Access Code.
- Contact the Lifetouch Help Center for assistance
Please note that pictures may not become available for all students at the same time, so check back later if you don't see your child's images yet. If you have any further questions you can email our School Photos Coordinator, Ms. Armstrong at karmstrong@fcps.edu
Happy October from your PTA!
Postponed! - Back to books information session 10/21 has been canceled. We will follow up with updates for a new info session date.
All kid sizes for "Home of the Dragons" T-Shirts have been restocked! See flyer or buy online.
We would love to hear from you. If you have any questions or would like to get involved email Elaine at ekincel@dogwoodpta.org
It’s that time of the year again when we take a moment to recognize and nominate our many Outstanding Dragon Trainers!
Nominations are now open for the 26-27 Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a Dogwood ES Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through this: Nomination Form
- Outstanding Teacher
- Outstanding New Teacher
- Outstanding Principal
- Outstanding Professional Staff Leader
- Outstanding Educational Services Employee
- Outstanding Operational Services Employee
You may nominate ONE or MULTIPLE employees at our school (one individual may only nominate one employee per category).
All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this Dragon employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The google form link has more information regarding the eligibility and criteria for each of these awards.
The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, November 7th at 4:00pm.
Superintendent Community Conversations
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.
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.
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.
Help Your Student Stay Focused and Engaged Without Digital Distractions
Please remind your student that personal electronic communication or computing devices should be off and personally stored (i.e., in backpacks) for the duration of the school day: bell to bell.
This includes personal laptops, tablets, smartwatches, smartphones, and similar devices. Students can only use FCPS-issued devices for school-related digital activities during the instructional day. There are exceptions for students with disabilities and those enrolled in specific courses.
If you need to reach your student during the school day, please call the school’s front office. Learn more about the FCPS cellphone policy and device policy.
Immunization Events for FCPS Students
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will be providing school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students, ages 18 and under, with no out-of-pocket costs. 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. Additional immunization resources are also available.
Special Education Family Conference: Connected Communities, Thriving Students
Register now for the annual Special Education Family Conference: Connected Communities, Thriving Students. The free conference will take place on Saturday, November 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hayfield Secondary School.
Hosted by FCPS in collaboration with community partners, the conference highlights the power of partnerships in supporting student success. Families, educators, and community members are invited to connect, learn, and explore available special education services, supports, and resources.
The conference will feature an inspiring opening session, engaging breakout sessions, an exhibitor hall with local resources, and lunch for all participants.
Register for the conference and visit the Special Education Family Conference webpage for more information. Email SpecialEdFamilyConf@fcps.edu with any questions.
FCPS News
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FCPS NewsIn case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Family Academy Events
- Resource Fair for Students with Disabilities
- Science Fair Judges Needed
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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