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Important Dates

June 18 - August 5: Summer Office Hours 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 

July 27th and August 6th - Kindergarten Playdates 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. 

In order to help our newest Cardinals get acclimated to our school and new friends, our PTA will be hosting two kindergarten playdates. Please see the dates above. Both playdates will take place on the Forestville playground.  

August 15 - Open House 

New Families Open House - we will host an Open House info session and    Q&A specifically for our new to Forestville families in our Cafeteria from 8:30-9:00am

Schoolwide Open House - 9:00-11:00am

August 19: First Day of School

2024-25 FCPS School Calendar

Throwing Shade 😎

Thank you to our amazing PTA and families for your support of our '23-'24 Boosterthon Fun Run! Because of your donations we were able to install two sunshades on the playground... after this scorching summer, some shade will be nice for our students and staff!  

🏫Rising Kindergarten Registration

If you have a rising Kindergarten student, please fill out this new student intake form to begin the registration process. If you have a neighbor or friend with a child who will be turning five on or before September 30th, please pass along this information!

If you have any questions about the registration process, please email Ms. Kirk ([email protected]).

Kindergarten Playdates

Join us for a fun and friendly playground meet-up for all families with children starting kindergarten this fall! This is a wonderful opportunity for your little ones to make new friends and for parents to connect with each other before the school year begins.

Date: July 27 & August 6 Time: 9:30-11:30am Location: Forestville Playground

Members of the PTA will be there to answer any questions you might have and to hand out refreshing popsicles. We look forward to seeing you there!

📓 School Supply Lists 

Please click on the links below to see the supply lists for the 2024-2025 school year. 

Kindergarten

First Grade

Second Grade

Third Grade

Fourth Grade 

Fifth Grade 

Sixth Grade

🍴Cafeteria Hostess Needed

Dining Room Assistant : $13.11 per Hour 

Hours: Monday - Friday 10:30 - 2:00 p.m. 

Description: Assists students during lunch time. Supervises student clean-up, keeps order, and dismisses students to their teachers.

Qualifications: Friendly, energetic, and assertive in maintaining expectations of cafeteria behavior, and loves working with children.

Please email Ms. Carlson if interested. 

PTA Webmaster Needed

For the latest PTA updates this summer, be sure to visit our fantastic website, beautifully designed by our dedicated parent volunteer, Ted Gudmundsen.

We are currently seeking a new webmaster for the upcoming school year. If you have a few hours each week to help keep the Forestville community informed about PTA activities, we would greatly appreciate your assistance.

To get involved, please reach out to us at [email protected] and [email protected].

Fall Carnival Committee

 

  Dunk Tank, Cotton Candy and Games, Oh My!

Many thanks to our Fall Carnival Chairs, Denise Gramsky, Janina Inselman and Jeanette Rachman, for volunteering to plan one of our biggest events of the year.  There is no better way to kick off the school year than dunking Mr. Washington! 

If you would like to help out and join our committee, please email [email protected].  There are so many ways you can help out so please consider joining our fun team :)

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Calendar Reminders

June 18 - August 5: Summer Office Hours 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 

July 4th and 5th - School Office Closed, 4th of July Holiday 

August 15 - Open House *more information coming soon!

August 19: First Day of School

2024-25 FCPS School Calendar

Forestville Summer Office Hours 

Our office will be open Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (June 18th - August 5th). If you need an afternoon appointment please email [email protected]

Regular office hours will resume August 6th 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 

Thank you and have a wonderful summer! 🌞

📝School Supplies - Order by July 1st

The PTA is partnering with 1st Day School Supplies again this year! You can purchase all of your students' school supplies with one click AND have them delivered directly to Forestville!

The deadline to order is JULY 1st!

For those that wish to shop themselves - school supply lists can be found here! 

🏫Rising Kindergarten Registration

If you have a rising Kindergarten student, please fill out this new student intake form to begin the registration process. If you have a neighbor or friend with a child who will be turning five on or before September 30th, please pass along this information!

If you have any questions about the registration process, please email Ms. Kirk ([email protected]).

Math Olympiads

Since 1979 Math Olympiads for Elementary and Middle Schools (MOEMSⓇ)  has been providing challenging and thought-provoking mathematical problems designed to strengthen student’s mathematical skills.  Participants in Math Olympiads are in all fifty states, three US territories and in thirty foreign countries.  In all, this year we have 4,061 teams and approximately 90,000 participants.  

Students who earned awards rank among the best mathematicians in their divisions nationally and internationally.

Several students from Forestville participated in the Math Olympiads program under the supervision and coaching of our teachers.

 

Justin He & Jennifer Xia scored within the top 2% of students nationwide and internationally.

Several other students scored within the top 3-10%.

Most of our FES students scored within the top 20-30% earning an embroidered patch.  

 

The Forestville team was named to the MOEMSⓇ High Achievement list for scoring in the top 20% off all participating schools.

The Forestville 5AAP team was recognized with the Meritorious Achievement Award for scoring in the top 20% of all participating grade level teams in the country and internationally.

Go Cardinals! 

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Farewell 2023-24

As we close the curtain on another successful year, we are incredibly grateful for your support. We know that strong schools have great partnerships between the school and families!

Your support, both inside and outside the classroom, is valued and appreciated. We extend a special thanks to our incredible families and amazing PTA. Your volunteer efforts, from supporting field trips to school events, have greatly enhanced our students' learning experiences.

Throughout the year, we focused on helping our students SOAR: prioritizing Safety in our school environment, being Open-Minded to others perspectives, being Accountable for their actions, and showing Respect for themselves and others. 

Thank you for making this year a success. I wish you all a restful and joyful summer. We look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic year of learning and growth together!

Last Day of the School Year

As a reminder, the last day of school this year for students will be Wednesday, June 12th. It is an early dismissal day and our students will be dismissed at 2:00pm.

Important Health Room Reminder

The deadline to pick up student medication is Wednesday, June 12th.

All medication kept in the school health room must be picked up PRIOR to dismissal on Wednesday, June 12th (we have a 2-hour early dismissal at 2:00pm).

Any medication remaining in the health room after dismissal will be discarded.

It is FCPS policy that a parent or guardian must pick up medication, as it cannot be sent home with a student. Please contact Sara Harsher, Forestville Public Health Nurse, if you have any questions at 703-404-6010.

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Calendar Reminders

June 11th - 6th Grade Promotion @ 9:30 a.m. in the gym 🎓

June 12th - Last Day of School / Early Release @ 2:00 p.m. 🌞

🌞LAST DAY OF SCHOOL 

As a reminder, the last day of the 2023-24 school year is Wednesday, June 12. Students at Forestville ES will be dismissed 2 hours early at 2:00 pm. See the complete school year calendar.

🎓 6th Grade Promotion

Our Forestville Elementary 6th Grade Promotion will be held tomorrow, June 11th at 9:30 a.m. in the Forestville gym for family and friends. 

📝 Student Testing Results Coming Soon

You will begin receiving your child’s spring assessment results. If you aren’t sure what assessments your child took this year, view this list of tests by grade level on FCPS’ website. 

How the results are delivered depends on the test. Scores will be posted in SIS ParentVUE, or sent by mail or from the school or testing organization. Learn what to expect regarding assessment reporting practices and timelines. 

Visit FCPS’ website for additional information about student assessments, including what each assessment is testing for and how to interpret the test results. Caregivers should contact their children’s teacher with any testing questions. 

New SOL Growth Reports for Grade 3-8 Tests Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) test results, along with other student data, help demonstrate in which subjects or topics students may need additional academic support.

In order to help interpret SOL results for parents, the Virginia Department of Education has released new Standards of Learning Growth Parent Reports for families of students who took grade 3-8 SOL math and reading tests this spring. 

The Growth Parent Report ties together scores from fall and winter Virginia Growth Assessments (VGA) with the student’s current spring SOL results to show their trend in academic progress this year. 

Learn how to understand your student’s grade 3-8 SOL results and find resources to support their ongoing learning.

📚A Note from Ms. Ciullo

It’s that time of year again! All Forestville Library Books were due by Wednesday, May 29. Please encourage your child(ren) to look around your home for any and all Forestville Books. Remember books can be returned any day of the week, there is no need to wait for an assigned Library Day. If you have any questions, please email Miss Ciullo at [email protected]. Thank you!

📝School Supplies 

The PTA is partnering with 1st Day School Supplies again this year! You can purchase all of your students' school supplies with one click AND have them delivered directly to Forestville!

The order deadline is July 1.

For those that wish to shop themselves - school supply lists can be found here! 

🩹 Health Room Notice

The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on the last day of school June 12th, 2024 at 1 pm.  Medication left in the health room after that time will be destroyed. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student. However, with parent or guardian permission, a high school student may transport over-the-counter medications to and from the school health room. If your student will be enrolled in a summer program sponsored by Fairfax County Public Schools, the existing medication authorization form(s) may be used for the summer program, but you will need to pick up the medication on the last day of school and deliver the medication and completed forms to the summer learning site  on the first day of the summer program. Please let the health room know if you would like a copy of the form(s).

🏫Rising Kindergarten Registration

If you have a rising Kindergarten student, please fill out this new student intake form to begin the registration process. If you have a neighbor or friend with a child who will be turning five on or before September 30th, please pass along this information!

If you have any questions about the registration process, please email Ms. Kirk ([email protected]).

Family Life Education Community Review

The recommended Family Life Education instructional materials are available for community review through Monday, June 10, at 4:30 p.m.

View details and feedback form.

For more information, call the Office of PreK-12 Curriculum and Instruction, Health, Family Life, and Physical Education at 571-423-4550.

📰FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:

• End-of-Year Reminders
• Summer Resources
• SOL Scores in SIS ParentVUE

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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Field Day is TODAY!

The weather is looking perfect and we are excited for a great field day TODAY! Please note lunch times have changed to accommodate for the field day schedule. Please see image below for the updated field day lunch schedule.

Field Day Schedule: 

Kindergarten - 3rd Grade: 9:45 - 11:15 a.m. 

4th - 6th Grade: 1:45 - 3:15 p.m. 

👟We would like to remind students to wear sneakers and weather appropriate clothing including a hat if desired.

🌞 Sunscreen is a good idea and should be applied at home before school. Also, please send students to school with a plastic water bottle labeled with their name.

💦There are several water activities to help cool them off! Our last suggestion is to consider bringing a change of clothes as they will/may get wet.

Looking forward to a fun and safe Field Day!

Field Day Lunch Schedule: 

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Important Field Day Information: 

The weather is looking perfect and we are excited for a great field day TOMORROW (May 30th)! Please note lunch times have changed to accommodate for the field day schedule. Please see image below for the updated field day lunch schedule.

❗We still NEED volunteers. Please sign-up here to volunteer! 

Field Day Schedule: 

Kindergarten - 3rd Grade: 9:45 - 11:15 a.m. 

4th - 6th Grade: 1:45 - 3:15 p.m. 

👟We would like to remind students to wear sneakers and weather appropriate clothing including a hat if desired.

🌞 Sunscreen is a good idea and should be applied at home before school. Also, please send students to school with a plastic water bottle labeled with their name.

💦There are several water activities to help cool them off! Our last suggestion is to consider bringing a change of clothes as they will/may get wet.

Looking forward to a fun and safe Field Day!

Field Day Lunch Schedule: 

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Calendar Reminders

May 27th - No School / Memorial Day

May 29th - ALL Library Books Due 📚

May 30th - Field Day *volunteers needed! 🎉

June 10th - Yearbook Distribution *PTA led

June 11th - 6th Grade Promotion 🎓

June 12th - Last Day of School / Early Release @ 2:00 p.m. 🌞

🌟Volunteers Needed🌟 Field Day! 

In order to put on the best possible field day for our students we need volunteers! If you have the time please consider singing up! Field day this year will be on Thursday, May 30th. The 10 day forecast predicts it will be 75 degrees and no rain!  Should the forecast change, the rain date will be June 5th.

Schedule: 

Grades K - 3: 9:45 - 11:15 

Grades 4 - 6: 1:45 - 3:15 

🌟if you would like to volunteer please sign-up here

📚A Note from Ms. Ciullo

It’s that time of year again! All Forestville Library Books are due by Wednesday, May 29. Please encourage your child(ren) to look around your home for any and all Forestville Books. Please remember books can be returned any day of the week, there is no need to wait for an assigned Library Day. If you have any questions, please email Miss Ciullo at [email protected]. Thank you!

📝 Student Testing Results Coming Soon

Later this month, you will begin receiving your child’s spring assessment results. If you aren’t sure what assessments your child took this year, view this list of tests by grade level on FCPS’ website. 

How the results are delivered depends on the test. Scores will be posted in SIS ParentVUE, or sent by mail or from the school or testing organization. Learn what to expect regarding assessment reporting practices and timelines. 

Visit FCPS’ website for additional information about student assessments, including what each assessment is testing for and how to interpret the test results. 

📈 New SOL Growth Reports for Grade 3-8 Tests

Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) test results, along with other student data, help demonstrate in which subjects or topics students may need additional academic support.

In order to help interpret SOL results for parents, the Virginia Department of Education has released new Standards of Learning Growth Parent Reports for families of students who took grade 3-8 SOL math and reading tests this spring. 

The Growth Parent Report ties together scores from fall and winter Virginia Growth Assessments (VGA) with the student’s current spring SOL results to show their trend in academic progress this year. 

Learn how to understand your student’s grade 3-8 SOL results and find resources to support their ongoing learning.

📝School Supplies 

The PTA is partnering with 1st Day School Supplies again this year! You can purchase all of your students' school supplies with one click AND have them delivered directly to Forestville! 

For those that wish to shop themselves - school supply lists can be found here! 

🏫Rising Kindergarten Registration

If you have a rising Kindergarten student, please fill out this new student intake form to begin the registration process. If you have a neighbor or friend with a child who will be turning five on or before September 30th, please pass along this information!

If you have any questions about the registration process, please email Ms. Kirk ([email protected]).

🩹 Health Room Notice

The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on the last day of school June 12th, 2024 at 1 pm.  Medication left in the health room after that time will be destroyed. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student. However, with parent or guardian permission, a high school student may transport over-the-counter medications to and from the school health room. If your student will be enrolled in a summer program sponsored by Fairfax County Public Schools, the existing medication authorization form(s) may be used for the summer program, but you will need to pick up the medication on the last day of school and deliver the medication and completed forms to the summer learning site  on the first day of the summer program. Please let the health room know if you would like a copy of the form(s).

📰FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:

• Support Your Child’s Success in SIS ParentVUE
• Check Your Student’s Lunch Balance
• Student Testing Results Coming Soon

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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Calendar Reminders

May 21st - 5th Grade Science SOL 🧪

May 27th - No School / Memorial Day

May 29th - ALL Library Books Due 📚

May 30th - Field Day *volunteers needed! 🎉

June 10th - Yearbook Distribution *PTA led

June 11th - 6th Grade Promotion 🎓

June 12th - Last Day of School / Early Release @ 2:00 p.m. 🌞

🎉Volunteers Needed - Field Day! 

Field day this year will be on Thursday, May 30th. In the event of inclement weather, the rain date will be June 5th.

Schedule: 

Grades K - 3: 9:45 - 11:15 

Grades 4 - 6: 1:45 - 3:15 

*if you would like to volunteer please sign-up here

📚A Note from Ms. Ciullo

It’s that time of year again! All Forestville Library Books are due by Wednesday, May 29. Please encourage your child(ren) to look around your home for any and all Forestville Books. Please remember books can be returned any day of the week, there is no need to wait for an assigned Library Day. If you have any questions, please email Miss Ciullo at [email protected]. Thank you!

🖥️ End-of-Year Assessment Scores

Family score reports for most spring assessments will be centrally distributed to families through SIS ParentVUE, with central mailing ongoing for VKRP assessments. 

• iReady Grade 1-3 - expected in PVUE the week of 6/3 (non-PVUE delivery by the end of this year)
• iReady Grade 4-6 - expected in PVUE the week of 6/24 (non-PVUE delivery before the start of next school year)
• VKRP Grade K - expected central delivery via U.S. Mail the week of 7/8
• WIDA ACCESS Score Reporting for Families - expected in PVUE the week of 5/28 (non-PVUE delivery by the end of June)
• Official SOL Score Report: expected in PVUE the week of June 3 (non-PVUE delivery by EOY)
• NEW: “Parent Report” for SOL Growth for grade 3-8 reading and math tests: expected in PVUE by EOY (non-PVUE delivery EOY)

📝School Supplies 

The PTA is partnering with 1st Day School Supplies again this year! You can purchase all of your students' school supplies with one click AND have them delivered directly to Forestville! 

For those that wish to shop themselves - school supply lists can be found here! 

🏫Rising Kindergarten Registration

If you have a rising Kindergarten student, please fill out this new student intake form to begin the registration process. If you have a neighbor or friend with a child who will be turning five on or before September 30th, please pass along this information!

If you have any questions about the registration process, please email Ms. Kirk ([email protected]).

🩹 Health Room Notice

The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on the last day of school June 12th, 2024 at 1 pm.  Medication left in the health room after that time will be destroyed. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student. However, with parent or guardian permission, a high school student may transport over-the-counter medications to and from the school health room. If your student will be enrolled in a summer program sponsored by Fairfax County Public Schools, the existing medication authorization form(s) may be used for the summer program, but you will need to pick up the medication on the last day of school and deliver the medication and completed forms to the summer learning site  on the first day of the summer program. Please let the health room know if you would like a copy of the form(s).

🩺Immunizations 

All students entering 7th grade will be required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations prior to the beginning of school: Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap), Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.

• To meet the Meningococcal (MenACWY) requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 10 or older.  

• As a parent/guardian, you may decide that your child not receive the HPV vaccination. The school does not require documentation if a parent/guardian elects for their student not to receive the HPV vaccination.

ACTION REQUESTED: Please provide one of the following immunization documents to the Student Information Assistant (SIA) or Registrar at your child’s school as soon as possible:

• An immunization record showing that the child has received at least one dose of each of the required immunizations listed above.

• A note on a healthcare provider’s letterhead stating the date the vaccine(s) was given.

• A healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.

A notarized Religious Exemption Form, which is available online at: https://bit.ly/VDOEReligiousExemptionForm

Final Community Conversation With the Superintendent

Dr. Michelle Reid has been hosting Community Conversations and Employee Conversations  throughout the division since the fall of this school year. She is committed to getting to know our school communities. 

The date for the final Community Conversation is below. These events provide a great opportunity for parents and caregivers to connect with Dr. Reid, share concerns and ideas. She is there to listen and answer your questions. Your voice is important.

We invite you to register for the last community conversation of the school year.  Pre-registration is not required, but does help us plan.

• May 28, 2024 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Katherine Johnson Middle School, 3801 Jermantown Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030 - REGISTER HERE

Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.

For more information please visit our website.

We look forward to seeing you at this last Superintendent Community Conversation of the year.

📰FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:

• Family Life Education Materials Available for Review
• 2024-25 School Year Budget Update
• Free Student Bus Passes

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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Calendar Reminders

May 14th - 5th and 6th Math SOL 

May 15th - 3rd and 4th Math SOL / Evening Strings Concert 🎻

May 21st - 5th Grade Science 🧪 SOL 

May 27 - Holiday / No School 

May 30th Field Day 🏅

🎉Field Day 

Field day this year will be on Thursday, May 30th. In the event of inclement weather, the rain date will be June 5th.

Schedule: 

Grades K - 3: 9:45 - 11:15 

Grades 4 - 6: 1:45 - 3:15 

*if you would like to volunteer please sign-up here!

THANK YOU, PTA!

A big thank you to Neeharika Repaka, our VP of Community Affairs, all of our amazing room parents, and families for planning such an incredible teacher appreciate week for our staff. While this week is dedicated to acknowledging and appreciating our teachers and staff we know the heart and dedication they put into our students each and every day. 

🌟Remaining SOL Assessments Grade 3:

• 🧮 Math: Wednesday, May 15th

Grade 4:

• 🧮 Math: Wednesday, May 15th

Grade 5:

• 🧮 Math: Tuesday, May 14th
• 🔬 Science: Tuesday, May 21

 Grade 6:

• 🧮 Math: Tuesday, May 14th

 Retakes:

• Students scoring 375-399 will be eligible for a retake May 28-31.

If you have any questions about SOL tests, please reach out to our School Testing Coordinator, Afton Carlson.

A Note from the Health Room 🩹

The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on the last day of school June 12th, 2024 at 1 pm.  Medication left in the health room after that time will be destroyed. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student. However, with parent or guardian permission, a high school student may transport over-the-counter medications to and from the school health room. If your student will be enrolled in a summer program sponsored by Fairfax County Public Schools, the existing medication authorization form(s) may be used for the summer program, but you will need to pick up the medication on the last day of school and deliver the medication and completed forms to the summer learning site  on the first day of the summer program. Please let the health room know if you would like a copy of the form(s).

🩺Immunizations 

All students entering 7th grade will be required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations prior to the beginning of school: Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap), Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.

• To meet the Meningococcal (MenACWY) requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 10 or older.  

• As a parent/guardian, you may decide that your child not receive the HPV vaccination. The school does not require documentation if a parent/guardian elects for their student not to receive the HPV vaccination.

ACTION REQUESTED: Please provide one of the following immunization documents to the Student Information Assistant (SIA) or Registrar at your child’s school as soon as possible:

• An immunization record showing that the child has received at least one dose of each of the required immunizations listed above.

• A note on a healthcare provider’s letterhead stating the date the vaccine(s) was given.

• A healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.

A notarized Religious Exemption Form, which is available online at: https://bit.ly/VDOEReligiousExemptionForm

🌞Register Today for FCPS Summer Camps

Registration for FCPS Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts (IFTA/E-IFTA) camps closes on Friday, June 7. Tuition is waived for students eligible for free and reduced-price meals. Bus transportation is available from select FCPS high schools and middle schools. Learn more about Summer Learning and Fun for Students.

📰FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:

• Celebrating Students, Teachers, and Nurses
• Help Raise Awareness of Fentanyl
• 2025 FCPS Budget

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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☕Principal's Coffee

Our next Principal Coffee will be TOMORROW, May 10th at 9:30 a.m., in the Forestville cafeteria. We will have an informal Q & A on any topics of your choice. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow morning! 

Class Placement Parent Input (all grades) - Last day! 

If your child is returning to Forestville next school year, we offer you the opportunity to share any comments you would like regarding class placements. If you know that your family will not be joining us for the 2024-2025 school year, please reach out to Ms. Kirk at [email protected] or 703-404-6000 to let us know.  

Our staff will be working on tentative class groupings this spring, with classroom assignments finalized in mid-August.  As we make these placements, we consider many factors including individual student information, teacher input, and social relationships. Every class will have a blend of children with diverse needs, personalities, and learning interests. Due to the many factors we must consider in creating classroom placements, including the staffing of our teachers, requests for a specific teacher cannot be honored.

If you have information that you believe is pertinent to your child’s placement for next year, please complete this optional form by Friday, May 10th for it to be taken into consideration. There is no need to complete the form if you do not have any information you would like us to consider. Due to the tight timeline before school is out, late submissions cannot be considered.

Thank you!

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Calendar Reminders

May 6th - 10th Teacher Appreciation Week 🍎

May 7th - 5th & 6th Reading SOL  📚

May 8th - 3rd & 4th Reading SOL 📚

May 10th - Principal's Coffee ☕

May 14th - 5th & 6th Math SOL 🧮

May 15th - 3rd & 4th Math SOL 🧮 / Evening Strings Concert 🎻

☕Principal's Coffee

Our next Principal Coffee will be Friday, May 10th at 9:30 a.m., in the Forestville cafeteria. We will have an informal Q & A on any topics of your choice. We look forward to seeing you on May 10th! 

🎉Field Day - Save the Date

Field day this year will be on Thursday, May 30th. In the event of inclement weather, the rain date will be June 5th.

Schedule: 

Grades K - 3: 9:45 - 11:15 

Grades 4 - 6: 1:45 - 3:15 

*a sign-up for volunteers needed will be published soon!

🌟SOLs Starting THIS WEEK

*see schedule below 

Our Standards of Learning (SOL) tests are coming up.

These assessments measure the extent to which students have learned the content and skills reflected in state standards. The content tested varies by grade level. See below for the scheduled dates this Spring.

Grade 3:

• 📖 Reading: Wednesday, May 8th
• 🧮 Math: Wednesday, May 15th

Grade 4:

• 📖 Reading: Wednesday, May 8th
• 🧮 Math: Wednesday, May 15th

Grade 5:

• 📖 Reading: Tuesday, May 7th
• 🧮 Math: Tuesday, May 14th
• 🔬 Science: Tuesday, May 21

 Grade 6:

• 📖 Reading: Tuesday, May 7th
• 🧮 Math: Tuesday, May 14th

 Retakes:

• Students scoring 375-399 will be eligible for a retake May 28-31.

If you have any questions about SOL tests, please reach out to our School Testing Coordinator, Afton Carlson.

Class Placement Parent Input (all grades)

If your child is returning to Forestville next school year, we offer you the opportunity to share any comments you would like regarding class placements. If you know that your family will not be joining us for the 2024-2025 school year, please reach out to Ms. Kirk at [email protected] or 703-404-6000 to let us know.  

Our staff will be working on tentative class groupings this spring, with classroom assignments finalized in mid-August.  As we make these placements, we consider many factors including individual student information, teacher input, and social relationships. Every class will have a blend of children with diverse needs, personalities, and learning interests. Due to the many factors we must consider in creating classroom placements, including the staffing of our teachers, requests for a specific teacher cannot be honored.

If you have information that you believe is pertinent to your child’s placement for next year, please complete this optional form by Friday, May 10th for it to be taken into consideration. There is no need to complete the form if you do not have any information you would like us to consider. Due to the tight timeline before school is out, late submissions cannot be considered. Thank you!

🩺Immunizations 

All students entering 7th grade will be required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations prior to the beginning of school: Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap), Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.

• To meet the Meningococcal (MenACWY) requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 10 or older.  

• As a parent/guardian, you may decide that your child not receive the HPV vaccination. The school does not require documentation if a parent/guardian elects for their student not to receive the HPV vaccination.

ACTION REQUESTED: Please provide one of the following immunization documents to the Student Information Assistant (SIA) or Registrar at your child’s school as soon as possible:

• An immunization record showing that the child has received at least one dose of each of the required immunizations listed above.

• A note on a healthcare provider’s letterhead stating the date the vaccine(s) was given.

• A healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.

A notarized Religious Exemption Form, which is available online at: https://bit.ly/VDOEReligiousExemptionForm

📰 FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:

• FCPS Summer Extravaganza
• Required Immunizations for Rising 7th and 12th Graders
• No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today. 

🎶Langley Chorus

The Langley High School Chorus proudly presents "The Magical Music of Disney" – a spectacular showcase of your favorite Disney tunes, brought to life by our talented chorus members on May 15th and 16th at 7:00 PM. Tickets are available for purchase at langleychorus.thundertix.com. General admission is $10 for adults and just $5 for students. Additionally, FCPS Faculty/Staff members are entitled to two complimentary tickets each. Students adorned in Disney costumes will receive FREE admission to this unforgettable event! Can't plan ahead? Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door. Get ready to sing, dance, and relive the magic of Disney with the Langley High School Chorus!

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❗Teacher Workday Tomorrow 

TOMORROW, Friday, May 3, is teacher workday; there is no school for students in observance of Orthodox Good Friday.

See the school year calendar.

Kindergarten Orientation TOMORROW

What: Kindergarten Orientation  

Where: In-person at Forestville Elementary (cafeteria)

When: Friday May 3rd at 2:30 p.m.

Important Note: For families attending the orientation in-person, please bring your rising Kindergarten child with you to the orientation. During the orientation session for parents, your children will be split between the three kindergarten classrooms where they will participate in some enjoyable activities. Forestville Elementary staff members will be in the classrooms supervising them, while parents are in the cafeteria going through the orientation with our Kindergarten teachers. 

To start the registration process: You will need to complete the forms in the enrollment bundle found on this link. Please complete & print single sided. Do not sign the forms until you finalize registration in person.

Along with the forms, you will also need to provide the following:

• Government Issued ID (such as a driver’s license)
• Birth certificate for each student
• Proof of Residency in Fairfax County: https://www.fcps.edu/registration/general-registration-requirements/documents
• Deed OR Lease with three supporting documents (such as current utility bills with name and address)
• Physical exam within 12 months of school start date, August 22, 2022
• Immunization records
• TB Test: For all students who have resided in a foreign country included on the High TB Burden Country List, for a consecutive period of four weeks.

**Please try to register before or after May 3rd as it will be very busy on Orientation Day.

Please contact our school registrar, [email protected], or 703-404-6000 if you need assistance. 

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Calendar Reminders

May 3rd - No School for Students/Teacher Workday/Kindergarten Orientation

May 7th - 5th & 6th Reading SOL  📚

May 8th - 3rd & 4th Reading SOL 📚

May 10th - Principal's Coffee ☕

☕Principal's Coffee

Our next Principal Coffee will be Friday, May 10th at 9:30 a.m., in the Forestville cafeteria. We will have an informal Q & A on any topics of your choice. We look forward to seeing you on May 10th! 

🌟SOLs Starting Soon

*see schedule below 

Our Standards of Learning (SOL) tests are coming up in May.

These assessments measure the extent to which students have learned the content and skills reflected in state standards. The content tested varies by grade level. See below for the scheduled dates this Spring.

Grade 3:

• 📖 Reading: Wednesday, May 8th
• 🧮 Math: Wednesday, May 15th

Grade 4:

• 📖 Reading: Wednesday, May 8th
• 🧮 Math: Wednesday, May 15th

Grade 5:

• 📖 Reading: Tuesday, May 7th
• 🧮 Math: Tuesday, May 14th
• 🔬 Science: Tuesday, May 21

 Grade 6:

• 📖 Reading: Tuesday, May 7th
• 🧮 Math: Tuesday, May 14th

 Retakes:

• Students scoring 375-399 will be eligible for a retake May 28-31.

If you have any questions about SOL tests, please reach out to our School Testing Coordinator, Afton Carlson.

🏫Kindergarten Orientation

What: Kindergarten Orientation  

Where: In-person at Forestville Elementary (cafeteria)

When: Friday May 3rd at 2:30 p.m.

Important Note: For families attending the orientation in-person, please bring your rising Kindergarten child with you to the orientation. During the orientation session for parents, your children will be split between the three kindergarten classrooms where they will participate in some enjoyable activities. Forestville Elementary staff members will be in the classrooms supervising them, while parents are in the cafeteria going through the orientation with our Kindergarten teachers. 

To start the registration process: You will need to complete the forms in the enrollment bundle found on this link. Please complete & print single sided. Do not sign the forms until you finalize registration in person.

Along with the forms, you will also need to provide the following:

• Government Issued ID (such as a driver’s license)
• Birth certificate for each student
• Proof of Residency in Fairfax County: https://www.fcps.edu/registration/general-registration-requirements/documents
• Deed OR Lease with three supporting documents (such as current utility bills with name and address)
• Physical exam within 12 months of school start date, August 22, 2022
• Immunization records
• TB Test: For all students who have resided in a foreign country included on the High TB Burden Country List, for a consecutive period of four weeks.

**Please try to register before or after May 3rd as it will be very busy on Orientation Day.

Please contact our school registrar, [email protected], or 703-404-6000 if you need assistance. 

🩹A Message from the Health Room Allergy Season

Allergy season is upon us! Tree pollen has been moderated to high, and we are seeing a lot of uncomfortable students in the clinic. Signs and symptoms of allergies include congestion, sneezing, itchy eyes nose and throat, runny nose, fatigue, cough. If your student has known seasonal allergies, it is time to start them back on their allergy medication as directed by your physician."

Class Placement Parent Input (all grades)

If your child is returning to Forestville next school year, we offer you the opportunity to share any comments you would like regarding class placements. If you know that your family will not be joining us for the 2024-2025 school year, please reach out to Ms. Kirk at [email protected] or 703-404-6000 to let us know.  

Our staff will be working on tentative class groupings this spring, with classroom assignments finalized in mid-August.  As we make these placements, we consider many factors including individual student information, teacher input, and social relationships. Every class will have a blend of children with diverse needs, personalities, and learning interests. Due to the many factors we must consider in creating classroom placements, including the staffing of our teachers, requests for a specific teacher cannot be honored.

If you have information that you believe is pertinent to your child’s placement for next year, please complete this optional form by Friday, May 10th for it to be taken into consideration. There is no need to complete the form if you do not have any information you would like us to consider. Due to the tight timeline before school is out, late submissions cannot be considered. Thank you!

📄Non-Profit Community Flyer Distribution

As outlined by FCPS Regulation 1367.2, school principals shall offer options to nonprofit organizations that want to make their materials available to students and parents. These flyers must be related to the school’s educational mission and be age-appropriate. Community organizations must submit their materials in advance to the school’s administration and must include the disclaimer “These materials are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent, or this School.”

To see the Spring Non-Profit Flyers click here. 

📰FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:

• Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
• Weigh in on School Health Services
• FCPS Shines Bright With Continued ENERGY STAR® Recognition

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, please sign up today.  

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Calendar Reminders

April 19th - LAST DAY to order a YEARBOOK / PTA Sock Hop *see flyer below

April 22nd - 26th Earth Week Spirit Week 🌎 *see flyer below

April 23rd - Online Safety Parent Presentation @ 6:30 p.m. *see information below

May 1st - PTA Talent Show

May 2nd - PTA Talent Show

May 3rd - Teacher Workday - No School for Students / Kindergarten Orientation 

🌎Let's Celebrate Earth Day and Earth Week! April 22 - April 26

Students and Staff are invited to wear the color matching each day’s theme to show your Earth Week spirit!

• Monday, April 22 – Earth Day - Wear Green
• Tuesday, April 23 – Watershed Day - Wear Blue
• Wednesday, April 24 – Zero Waste Day - Wear White
• Thursday, April 25 – Climate Change Day - Wear Red
• Friday, April 26- Wildlife Day - Wear Nature Print

Next week is Earth Week! While we all work hard to protect our planet each day, Earth Week gives us a chance to learn about new opportunities and make commitments to do even more. Visit FCPS Get2Green for more information.

Earth Week Events in Our Community

Continue the learning and have fun with our Fairfax County Partners:

Fairfax County Park Authority's Earth Day Festival will be held Saturday, April 20 from 10am-4pm at the Sully Historic Site. The festival will include earth and nature-focused programs, scavenger hunts, and more.

The 6th Annual Mount Vernon District Environment Expo: Get Outdoors! Learn and Do! will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Fort Hunt Park, 8999 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria. The goal of this free, family-friendly event is to educate and inform attendees about the environmental challenges that we face on a daily basis and how we can all act to save our planet.

SOL Schedule

Our Standards of Learning (SOL) tests are coming up in May.

These assessments measure the extent to which students have learned the content and skills reflected in state standards. The content tested varies by grade level. See below for the scheduled dates this Spring.

Grade 3:

• 📖 Reading: Wednesday, May 8th
• 🧮 Math: Wednesday, May 15th

Grade 4:

• 📖 Reading: Wednesday, May 8th
• 🧮 Math: Wednesday, May 15th

Grade 5:

• 📖 Reading: Tuesday, May 7th
• 🧮 Math: Tuesday, May 14th
• 🔬 Science: Tuesday, May 21

 Grade 6:

• 📖 Reading: Tuesday, May 7th
• 🧮 Math: Tuesday, May 14th

 Retakes:

• Students scoring 375-399 will be eligible for a retake May 28-31.

If you have any questions about SOL tests, please reach out to our School Testing Coordinator, Afton Carlson.

💻Online Safety Parent Presentation

When: Tuesday, April 23rd @ 6:30 p.m.

Where: Forestville Cafeteria

What: Presented by a U.S. Secret Service Agent in collaboration with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. 

If you have any questions please contact our School Counselor, Shana Schnaue. 

 

🏫Kindergarten Orientation 

What: Kindergarten Orientation  

Where: In-person at Forestville Elementary (cafeteria)

When: Friday May 3rd at 2:30 p.m.

Important Note: For families attending the orientation in-person, please bring your rising Kindergarten child with you to the orientation. During the orientation session for parents, your children will be split between the three kindergarten classrooms where they will participate in some enjoyable activities. Forestville Elementary staff members will be in the classrooms supervising them, while parents are in the cafeteria going through the orientation with our Kindergarten teachers.  

To start the registration process: You will need to complete the forms in the enrollment bundle found on this link. Please complete & print single sided. Do not sign the forms until you finalize registration in person.

Along with the forms, you will also need to provide the following:

• Government Issued ID (such as a driver’s license)
• Birth certificate for each student
• Proof of Residency in Fairfax County: https://www.fcps.edu/registration/general-registration-requirements/documents
• Deed OR Lease with three supporting documents (such as current utility bills with name and address)
• Physical exam within 12 months of school start date, August 22, 2022
• Immunization records
• TB Test: For all students who have resided in a foreign country included on the High TB Burden Country List, for a consecutive period of four weeks.

**Please try to register before or after May 3rd as it will be very busy on Orientation Day.

Please contact our school registrar, [email protected], or 703-404-6000 if you need assistance.

Family Summit Designed to Enhance Safety, Security, and Inclusion

The FCPS Family Summit will take place on Saturday, April 20, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., at Marshall High School. The conference will cover topics that are helpful for all families such as raising resilient, independent children; forming meaningful connections with children; addressing big emotions; and the dangers of opioids and fentanyl. Participants may also join online sessions, which will provide supports for students with disabilities and their families.

Visit the Family Summit webpage to learn about the guest speakers and to register for the event. The theme — Safe, Supported, and Included — aligns with Goal 2 of FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan.

AAP Spring Newsletter

Check out the Spring AAP Newsletter below, coming to you from the Advanced Academic Program Central Office.

AAP Spring Newsletter English 

AAP Spring Newsletter Spanish

📰FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:

• Spring Assessments
• Family Conference
• Community Forums on Middle School Start Times

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, please sign up today. 

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YEARBOOK - Last Chance! ✅

TOMORROW 4/19 is the LAST DAY to place an order for a yearbook. Purchase a yearbook here. Our school code is: 21994.

Reach out to the yearbook team at [email protected] with any questions.

All yearbook orders must be placed by TOMORROW April 19th - there is no guarantee that any extras will be ordered. The ONLY WAY to secure a yearbook for your child is to purchase one by tomorrow (4/19). 

GET READY TO SHAKE, RATTLE AND ROLL! 🎶🎵

Who: Forestville 4th, 5th & 6th Graders 

When/Where: April 19, 2024, 6:00-8:00pm FORESTVILLE CAFETERIA

Tickets: $10.00 - Includes two slices of pizza and a drink. Purchase tickets here.

FUN: 🎉 Megawatt DJ, a photobooth 📸 and lots of fun and dancing!

**THIS IS NOT A DROP OFF EVENT- EACH STUDENT MUST HAVE AN ADULT PRESENT FOR THE ENTIRETY OF THE DANCE**

Adults do NOT need a ticket.

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Calendar Reminders

April 15th - Purple Up Spirit Day

April 16th - 5th Grade Integrated Reading/Writing SOL

April 19th - LAST DAY TO ORDER A YEARBOOK / PTA Sock Hop (Gr. 4-6) *see flyer below

April 23rd - Online Safety Parent Presentation @ 6:30 p.m. *see flyer below

April 22nd - 26th - Earth Week Spirit Week *see flyer below

Main Office Updates

For the next several weeks our office will be short-staffed. We are very fortunate to have several substitutes filling in and helping out. We ask that you please afford our office staff with patience and grace during this time. 

Purchase a Yearbook!  April 19th is the deadline to order!

Yearbooks are available for purchase now here.  (School code 21994)

Reach out to the yearbook team at [email protected] with any questions.

💻Online Safety Parent Presentation

When: Tuesday, April 23rd @ 6:30 p.m.

Where: Forestville Cafeteria

What: Presented by a U.S. Secret Service Agent in collaboration with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. 

If you have any questions please contact our School Counselor, Shana Schnaue. 

💜Month of the Military Child

April is Month of the Military Child. Forestville would like to recognize and honor all of our military connected students. If you have a military connected child, meaning the parent is currently military or has retired, and would like your child(ren) recognized, please send the following information to Mrs. Schnaue at [email protected]. Please include a picture of your child with the military connected person.

Information will be shared on a poster recognizing your child in the Front Hall at Forestville.

Non-Profit Community Flyer Distribution

As outlined by FCPS Regulation 1367.2, school principals shall offer options to nonprofit organizations that want to make their materials available to students and parents. 

These flyers must be related to the school’s educational mission and be age-appropriate. Community organizations must submit their materials in advance to the school’s administration and must include the disclaimer “These materials are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent, or this School.”

Please submit flyers for review by April 17th, for the spring 2023 distribution, to Jennifer Wright.

🌎 Earth Week Spirit Week

Students and Staff are invited to wear the color matching each day’s theme to show your Earth Week spirit!

- Monday, April 22 – Earth Day - wear green

- Tuesday, April 23 – Watershed Day - wear blue

- Wednesday, April 24 – Zero Waste Day - wear white

- Thursday, April 25 – Climate Change Day - wear red

- Friday, April 26 - Wildlife Day - wear nature print

Family Summit Designed to Enhance Safety, Security, and Inclusion

The FCPS Family Summit will take place on Saturday, April 20, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., at Marshall High School. The conference will cover topics that are helpful for all families such as raising resilient, independent children; forming meaningful connections with children; addressing big emotions; and the dangers of opioids and fentanyl. Participants may also join online sessions, which will provide supports for students with disabilities and their families.

Visit the Family Summit webpage to learn about the guest speakers and to register for the event. The theme — Safe, Supported, and Included — aligns with Goal 2 of FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan.

📰FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:

• School Health Services Satisfaction Survey
• Webinars and Events for Families
• FCPS Is One of the Best Communities for Music Education

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, please sign up today. 

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School Holiday Tomorrow 4/10

Wednesday, April 10, is an FCPS holiday; all schools and offices will be closed for Eid al-Fitr Holiday. 

See the school year calendar.

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Calendar Updates

April 8th - 15th Basketball Spirit Week *see flyer below 

April 10th - Student Holiday/No School

April 12th - PTA Student & Staff Basketball Game 🏀 *see flyer below 

April 19th - PTA Sock Hop (Gr. 4-6) *see flyer below

April 16th - 5th Grade Integrated Reading/Writing SOL

April 23rd - Online Safety Parent Presentation @ 6:30 p.m. *see flyer below

💻Online Safety Parent Presentation

When: Tuesday, April 23rd @ 6:30 p.m.

Where: Forestville Cafeteria

What: Presented by a U.S. Secret Service Agent in collaboration with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. 

If you have any questions please contact our School Counselor, Shana Schnaue. 

💜Month of the Military Child

April is Month of the Military Child. Forestville would like to recognize and honor all of our military connected students. If you have a military connected child, meaning the parent is currently military or has retired, and would like your child(ren) recognized, please send the following information to Mrs. Schnaue at [email protected]. Please include a picture of your child with the military connected person.

Information will be shared on a poster recognizing your child in the Front Hall at Forestville.

SOL Schedule

Our Standards of Learning (SOL) tests are coming up in April and May.

These assessments measure the extent to which students have learned the content and skills reflected in state standards. The content tested varies by grade level. See below for the scheduled dates this Spring.

Grade 3:

• 📖 Reading: Wednesday, May 8th
• 🧮 Math: Wednesday, May 15th

Grade 4:

• 📖 Reading: Wednesday, May 8th
• 🧮 Math: Wednesday, May 15th

Grade 5:

• ⌨️Integrated Reading & Writing: Tuesday, April 16
• ✨New this year: Students taking the grade 5 or grade 8 SOL Reading test will complete an integrated reading and writing (IRW) component. The IRW component has one non-fiction reading passage followed by 4-6 multiple-choice/technology-enhanced items and an “invitation to write” based on the passage. For more information along with practice questions please visit theVDOE website.
• 📖 Reading: Tuesday, May 7th
• 🧮 Math: Tuesday, May 14th
• 🔬 Science: Tuesday, May 21

 Grade 6:

• 📖 Reading: Tuesday, May 7th
• 🧮 Math: Tuesday, May 14th

 Retakes:

• Students scoring 375-399 will be eligible for a retake May 28-31.

If you have any questions about SOL tests, please reach out to our School Testing Coordinator, Afton Carlson.

Kindergarten Orientation 

What: Kindergarten Orientation  

Where: In-person at Forestville Elementary (cafeteria)

When: Friday May 3rd at 2:30 p.m.

Important Note: For families attending the orientation in-person, please bring your rising Kindergarten child with you to the orientation. During the orientation session for parents, your children will be split between the three kindergarten classrooms where they will participate in some enjoyable activities. Forestville Elementary staff members will be in the classrooms supervising them, while parents are in the cafeteria going through the orientation with our Kindergarten teachers.  

To start the registration process: You will need to complete the forms in the enrollment bundle found on this link. Please complete & print single sided. Do not sign the forms until you finalize registration in person.

Along with the forms, you will also need to provide the following:

• Government Issued ID (such as a driver’s license)
• Birth certificate for each student
• Proof of Residency in Fairfax County: https://www.fcps.edu/registration/general-registration-requirements/documents
• Deed OR Lease with three supporting documents (such as current utility bills with name and address)
• Physical exam within 12 months of school start date, August 22, 2022
• Immunization records
• TB Test: For all students who have resided in a foreign country included on the High TB Burden Country List, for a consecutive period of four weeks.

**Please try to register before or after May 3rd as it will be very busy on Orientation Day.

Please contact our school registrar, [email protected], or 703-404-6000 if you need assistance.

Community Peer Program (Preschool) 

Forestville Elementary School is pleased to announce that we will have community peers in our preschool program in the 2024-2025 school year! The early childhood special education staff members have been investigating the possible opportunities for our students to participate in integration activities with typically developing peers. This will involve teaching preschoolers with delays and without delays in the same classroom. It can provide young children with a more stimulating environment, teach skills for coping with different situations, and provide the opportunity to learn appropriate social skills.

Our program will invite a limited number of community preschoolers (1-2 per class), who are age 3 ½ -5 years, to participate in our daily preschool activities. The children from the community will have the opportunity to make new friends and share experiences with current early childhood special education students. Our students will, in turn, benefit from being with community peers who can model appropriate language, motor, and social skills.

 All children learn through their play. Intellectual growth occurs in a social context, influenced strongly by the quality of social interactions. The goal of this program is to encourage active learning and promote social interaction and acceptance through shared experiences between the community children and our preschoolers with special needs.  Feel free to contact Meagan Bahamonde ([email protected]) for further explanation of our program and to request an interest form.

📰FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:

• Month of the Military Child
• Register for the FCPS Family Summit
• Teaching Real-World Math Skills

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, please sign up today. 

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