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Hive Happenings Newsletter

Dear Stenwood Families,

It was so wonderful to have many of our 6th grade families join us for our first family invite on Monday!  Our 6th graders worked with families to create models of the different planets using careful measuring skills. I think some parents enjoyed working with playdough as much as their children did!  Our 5th grade team will be holding their first invite on Tuesday.  See your teacher’s weekly email for more information.  

We hope all that celebrated Rosh Hashanah yesterday had a wonderful day.  We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday!

Thank you to our amazing custodial team!  We appreciate your hard work to make Stenwood a safe and clean school everyday!

See the complete school year calendar.

Below you will find additional information about:

• Advanced Academic Program (AAP) Information Sessions - Full-time Services Information Session Next Friday
• Walk and Roll to School Day - October 9th, 2024 - NEW
• Stenwood STEAM - NEW
• Stenwood Community Book Club - Reminder
• Yom Kippur - NEW
• Disability History and Awareness Month - NEW
• National Bully Prevention Month - NEW
• Providence Day and Back to School Celebration - Reminder
• School Pictures Are Now Online! - Reminder
• School Meals and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications - Reminder
• Stenwood is Hiring!
• Stenwood PTA

Sincerely,

Erica Riley, Principal
[email protected] 

Bryan Case, Assistant Principal 
[email protected]

Advanced Academic Program (AAP) Information Sessions

If you were unable to the meeting regarding the Continuum of Service in FCPS here is the link to a recorded slide deck: https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/rec/share/9weKvqEOCEXBUJrVTZhsXG1vagXQEZ0839JpQjt4B9wz9l9W8LaXT-BMEL8xqsRT.tvDFjq0DnsjmPk0g

Passcode: k?Y572EKAY

Here is where you can find many of the forms that were referenced today: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/advanced-academic-programs-aap/forms-advanced-academic-program-aap. 

There will be a second session on the Level IV (Full-Time) services and screening process on Friday, October 11th at 8:45AM.  Full-time AAP Services begin in 3rd grade, with the screening process happening in 2nd grade.  All families are welcome to attend, however the information is geared more towards families with students in 2nd grade and up.

Wednesday, October 9th, 2024

FCPS will participate in International Walk and Roll to School Day on Wednesday, October 9th, in an effort to promote physical activity and reduce traffic congestion and pollution near schools.

Students and employees are encouraged to bike or walk to school and work where safe to do so. Parents are encouraged to accompany their children to school. Get more information about Walk to School Day.

Your engineers have begun engaging in the Engineering Design Process to design and build a variety of things this school year!  We continue to appreciate your donations of recycled and/or consumable products for our projects, including:

• Thin Cardboard (cereal boxes, paper towel tubes, dry goods boxes)
• Paper and Paper Bags (newspaper, large grocery bags, lunch size bags)
• Crafting Items (popsicle sticks, crafting paper, tape of all kinds, tape dispensers, stickers, pipe cleaners)
• Household Items (paper cups, straws, toothpicks)

Items can be donated directly to the Lab (Rm 219) or dropped off in the front office.

Stenwood Community Book Club

Please join us to discuss parenting challenges and strategies in a supportive community. We are excited to be discussing The Anxious Generation by social psychologist Jonathan Haidt. This book lays out the decline in mental health and social development with the rise of social media and smartphones in the 2010s, as well as the steps we can take as a community. If you haven’t already joined the email list, please fill out this form to express your interest and feedback and we will provide you with more details directly. We are planning to meet on October 11th from 12:20 - 1:05 pm on Zoom. And again on November 7th at 3:30 pm, in person at Stenwood. The book club is facilitated by Catherine Wideman, Kindergarten Teacher and Tammy Berick, School Counselor. It is open to all parents, guardians and family members who want to join.

Friday, October 11th, will be an evening-only observance day for Yom Kippur, the holiest day in Judaism. There is school that day, but important events will not occur after school. See the complete school year calendar.

In Virginia during October, Disability History and Awareness activities provide an opportunity to create greater public awareness for individuals with disabilities, with the goal of full inclusion in our community.

National Bullying Prevention Month

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. To help develop a common understanding of Bullying, below is the FCPS definition. 

Bullying in Students Rights and Responsibilities is defined as: “Any aggressive and unwanted behavior that is intended to harm, intimidate, or humiliate the victim; involves a real or perceived power imbalance between the aggressor or aggressors and victim; and is repeated over time or causes severe emotional trauma. “Bullying” includes cyberbullying. “Bullying” does not include ordinary teasing, horseplay, argument, or peer conflict.”

For more information on how FCPS handles a bullying situation please visit the FCPS Bullying Prevention and Intervention webpage. Our goal is to ensure all students feel safe and welcome at school. If you have questions and/or concerns about something that is going on at school, please contact the front office so that they can support you and most importantly your student.  

Providence Day and Back to School Celebration - Saturday, October 5th

Join us for a day of fun, connection, and community spirit! The inaugural Providence Day and Back to School Celebration is on Saturday, October 5th, from 11 am to 3 pm at Marshall High School. We will celebrate the vibrant and diverse community we're proud to call home and highlight local organizations and businesses while fostering stronger connections among residents and community leaders. This free, family-friendly event is open to all Fairfax County residents and will feature interactive booths, live performances, food trucks, activities for kids, giveaways and prizes, community spotlights, and more!

RSVP TODAY: https://www.facebook.com/share/b12h6pJutavJcxX3/

Accessibility and Transportation: George Marshall High School is easily accessible by car, bus, or bike. Shuttle services will run from the Jim Scott Community Center (3001 Vaden Drive) and the James Lee Community Center (2855 Annandale Road).

Questions: Email [email protected] or call 703-560-6946.

School Pictures Are Now Online!

Any student who has not had a chance to order your school picture, it’s not too late!

Please visit: vosphoto.com/underclass

Use your student ID when prompted for the online code.

For questions regarding school pictures please email: [email protected]

School Meals and Free/ Reduced Lunch Applications

Breakfast and Lunch

Breakfast will be $1.75.  Lunch will be $3.25, milk $0.60.  Money can be added to your child(ren)’s accounts using www.myschoolbucks.com.  You can also write a check to Stenwood Food Services and deliver it to our Food Services Manager at Open House.   During the school year, you can find the menu for breakfast and lunch at https://linqconnect.com/public/menu/ESSF44 .

Free and Reduced-Price Status

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals will continue to receive these benefits through the end of September.   A new application must be filled out each new school year and forms are available  online now: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/food-and-nutrition-programs/free-and-reduced-price-meals.  Applications are accepted at any time, but we encourage you to apply or renew your application before the end of September. Call (703) 813-4800 if you need help. This must be completed for eligible students to receive free meals.  

Stenwood is Hiring!

We are looking to hire Classroom Monitors and Substitutes!  If you are interested in any of these positions, please reach out if you have any questions or if you want more information.  Here is a link to FCPS’ application portal.

Classroom Monitors: Monitors will work every day students attend throughout the 2024-25 school year, and will directly support classrooms by providing additional supervision to students during lunch or in the classroom. The pay is $17.88/hour.  Teachers will provide directions/assignments for monitors and students to complete.  Please apply here and email me at [email protected] so we can schedule a time to talk more. Please share this opportunity with others who might be interested.

Stenwood Elementary PTA 

We hope you join our amazing PTA!  If you are interested in volunteering to be a class parent, volunteering in our cafeteria or library, OR just looking to stay connected with the great work of our PTA, you can fill out a survey that will be sent out once class placements have been communicated.  

More information about the PTA is available on their website.

6th Grade Family Invite! Thank You to Our AMAZING Custodians! A Great Week for Learning in the Classroom! Stay Connected

Here are a few ways to stay connected with all the happenings at Stenwood ES

 

Facebook

facebook.com/StenwoodElementary

 

Instagram

@stenwoodelementary

 

Website

stenwoodes.fcps.edu

 

PTA Facebook

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Hive Happenings Newsletter

We had our first 3-hour Early Release Monday this week. Our Stingers did an amazing job with the change of routine!  Our next Early Release Monday will be October 28th. On Monday we will send out confirmation emails regarding the selection you made for October 28th.  At the beginning of November we will send out a survey for all families to complete with the remaining dates for the year. As a reminder, these 3-hour early releases are providing some of the essential time for our teachers of reading to complete required state literacy training.  

This week is Blue Star Welcome Week in Fairfax County and nation-wide. This is an opportunity for our Stenwood community to welcome our military-connected families and show them our appreciation for their service and sacrifices. Every year, approximately 600,000 military-connected families relocate, and over 14,000 in Fairfax County alone. Most of these families move to new duty stations, while some transition out of the military and others transition in. Here at Stenwood, we support our military-connected students through our Military Kids club, which meets monthly. Military-connected Stingers also meet together in Hive Families. We are grateful not only for the service and sacrifice of these families, but also the positive and unique contributions they bring to our school community.

Thank you to all that joined us last night for our first Power of Words Community Night. We appreciate hearing the different perspectives and commitments to helping support all of our Stenwood students feeling a sense of belonging.  

Our partnership with families is one of the many things that makes Stenwood the wonderful place it is.  One of the ways we love to connect with families is through our quarterly Family Invite Events.  Our sixth-grade team will host our first Family Invite of the school year on Tuesday next week!  We do ask that all adults sign-in in the front office for all events during the school day, so please make sure to bring your photo ID.  We also coordinate with Fairfax County Police Department for grade level and school wide events.  If you do park in the neighborhood for this event, please be respectful of our neighbors and do not block driveways or crosswalks.

Lastly, we want to remind you of the altered school schedule next week. Thursday, October 3rd, is a holiday for all FCPS students and staff for Rosh Hashanah. Schools and offices will be closed. Friday, October 4th, is a teacher workday and there will be no school for students. 

Below you will find additional information about:

• Advanced Academic Program (AAP) Information Sessions - Reminder 
• Stenwood Community Book Club - Reminder

• Rosh Hashanah - NEW

• Providence Day and Back to School Celebration - NEW
• Attendance Tip: Scheduling Family Trips or Events - NEW
• School Pictures Are Now Online! - Reminder
• School Meals and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications - Reminder
• Stenwood is Hiring!
• Stenwood PTA

Sincerely,

Erica Riley, Principal
[email protected] 

Bryan Case, Assistant Principal 
[email protected]

Advanced Academic Program (AAP) Information Sessions

If you were unable to the meeting regarding the Continuum of Service in FCPS here is the link to a recorded slide deck: https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/rec/share/9weKvqEOCEXBUJrVTZhsXG1vagXQEZ0839JpQjt4B9wz9l9W8LaXT-BMEL8xqsRT.tvDFjq0DnsjmPk0g

Passcode: k?Y572EKAY

Here is where you can find many of the forms that were referenced today: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/advanced-academic-programs-aap/forms-advanced-academic-program-aap. 

There will be a second session on the Level IV (Full-Time) services and screening process on Friday, October 11th at 8:45AM.  Full-time AAP Services begin in 3rd grade, with the screening process happening in 2nd grade.  All families are welcome to attend, however the information is geared more towards families with students in 2nd grade and up.

Stenwood Community Book Club

Please join us to discuss parenting challenges and strategies in a supportive community. We are excited to be discussing The Anxious Generation by social psychologist Jonathan Haidt. This book lays out the decline in mental health and social development with the rise of social media and smartphones in the 2010s, as well as the steps we can take as a community. If you haven’t already joined the email list, please fill out this form to express your interest and feedback and we will provide you with more details directly. We are planning to meet on October 11th from 12:20 - 1:05 pm on Zoom. And again on November 7th at 3:30 pm, in person at Stenwood. The book club is facilitated by Catherine Wideman, Kindergarten Teacher and Tammy Berick, School Counselor. It is open to all parents, guardians and family members who want to join.

Rosh Hashanah

Shanah tovah to our Jewish community celebrating Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year! Meaning “head of the year,” Rosh Hashanah is one of Judaism’s holiest days and marks the beginning of the Days of Awe, a 10-day period of introspection that ends with Yom Kippur.

Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on Wednesday, October 2nd. That day is an evening-only observance day. Important events will not be held after school.

Thursday, October 3rd, is a holiday for all FCPS staff. Schools and offices will be closed. 

Friday, October 4th, is a teacher workday and there will be no school for students. 

See the complete school year calendar.

Providence Day and Back to School Celebration - Saturday, October 5th

Join us for a day of fun, connection, and community spirit! The inaugural Providence Day and Back to School Celebration is on Saturday, October 5th, from 11 am to 3 pm at Marshall High School. We will celebrate the vibrant and diverse community we're proud to call home and highlight local organizations and businesses while fostering stronger connections among residents and community leaders. This free, family-friendly event is open to all Fairfax County residents and will feature interactive booths, live performances, food trucks, activities for kids, giveaways and prizes, community spotlights, and more!

RSVP TODAY: https://www.facebook.com/share/b12h6pJutavJcxX3/

Accessibility and Transportation: George Marshall High School is easily accessible by car, bus, or bike. Shuttle services will run from the Jim Scott Community Center (3001 Vaden Drive) and the James Lee Community Center (2855 Annandale Road).

Questions: Email [email protected] or call 703-560-6946.

🗓️ Attendance Tip: Scheduling Family Trips or Events

Good attendance is an important life skill that will help students succeed in school and beyond.

When planning trips or family events, refer to the FCPS calendar and try to use weekends and school holidays. Every day of learning is a day toward success. Keep in mind that absences add up quickly. Students absent 10% of the school year (or just two days per month) are considered chronically absent.

When possible, schedule appointments for your child outside of school hours. If your child needs to miss school because of an illness or another reason, you must report the absence. 

Watch this video with tips on understanding the FCPS school year calendar and visit the Attendance webpage for additional information. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!

School Pictures Are Now Online!

Any student who has not had a chance to order your school picture, it’s not too late!

Please visit: vosphoto.com/underclass

Use your student ID when prompted for the online code.

For questions regarding school pictures please email: [email protected]

School Meals and Free/ Reduced Lunch Applications

Breakfast and Lunch

Breakfast will be $1.75.  Lunch will be $3.25, milk $0.60.  Money can be added to your child(ren)’s accounts using www.myschoolbucks.com.  You can also write a check to Stenwood Food Services and deliver it to our Food Services Manager at Open House.   During the school year, you can find the menu for breakfast and lunch at https://linqconnect.com/public/menu/ESSF44 .

Free and Reduced-Price Status

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals will continue to receive these benefits through the end of September.   A new application must be filled out each new school year and forms are available  online now: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/food-and-nutrition-programs/free-and-reduced-price-meals.  Applications are accepted at any time, but we encourage you to apply or renew your application before the end of September. Call (703) 813-4800 if you need help. This must be completed for eligible students to receive free meals.  

Stenwood is Hiring!

We are looking to hire Classroom Monitors and Substitutes!  If you are interested in any of these positions, please reach out if you have any questions or if you want more information.  Here is a link to FCPS’ application portal.

Classroom Monitors: Monitors will work every day students attend throughout the 2024-25 school year, and will directly support classrooms by providing additional supervision to students during lunch or in the classroom. The pay is $17.88/hour.  Teachers will provide directions/assignments for monitors and students to complete.  Please apply here and email me at [email protected] so we can schedule a time to talk more. Please share this opportunity with others who might be interested.

Stenwood Elementary PTA 

We hope you join our amazing PTA!  If you are interested in volunteering to be a class parent, volunteering in our cafeteria or library, OR just looking to stay connected with the great work of our PTA, you can fill out a survey that will be sent out once class placements have been communicated.  

More information about the PTA is available on their website.

Kindergartners Having Fun In Art! Kindergarteners Learning With MyOn! Stay Connected

Here are a few ways to stay connected with all the happenings at Stenwood ES

 

Facebook

facebook.com/StenwoodElementary

 

Instagram

@stenwoodelementary

 

Website

stenwoodes.fcps.edu

 

PTA Facebook

facebook.com/StenwoodElementaryPTA

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Hive Happenings Newsletter

Dear Stenwood Families,

It has been a busy week in the Hive!  

We loved seeing so many of you last Friday night at the Ice Cream Social.  Thank you to our amazing PTA who hosted such a wonderful community building event.  On Monday afternoon, we hosted our annual New Student Meeting.  During this meeting we invite our new to Stenwood 1st - 6th graders to hear from some SCA members about the fun activities that we have here at Stenwood.  We also answer questions they might have and hear how we could make Stenwood an even better place to be every day.  On Tuesday evening, we had our first in person PTA meeting and it was a great turn out!  Today, Mrs. Hartman, our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher offered a presentation on the overview of Advanced Academics in FCPS.  If you were not able to attend, see below for a recording and slidedeck of the presentation.  

Next week, we will host our first Power of Words Community Night.  We hope that many of you will join us to hear more about the assemblies we did last year and have planned for this year for 3-6 grade students.  We will also be engaging in dialogue around your takeaways, questions, and what more you may need to support these conversations at home.

Finally, we have our first 3-hour Early Release this coming Monday. Students will have a modified instructional schedule.  All students will have a full lunch block and our normal lunch menu will be available though it will be on an earlier schedule.

• Power of Words Community Night - Reminder
• Advanced Academic Program (AAP) Information Sessions - Updated
• Stenwood Community Book Club - NEW
• Dunn Loring Administrative Center Community Meeting - NEW
• School Pictures Are Now Online! - Reminder
• School Meals and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications - Reminder
• Stenwood is Hiring!
• Stenwood PTA

Sincerely,

Erica Riley, Principal
[email protected] 

Bryan Case, Assistant Principal 
[email protected]

Power of Words Community Night

On Thursday, September 26th from 6:00-7:30 PM, Stenwood will host our first ever Power of Words Community Night in the cafeteria. Stenwood Administration and members of Stenwood’s Region leadership will present the content from our Power of Words assemblies and discussions that began last year in 3rd through 6th grade. These lessons will continue this year in those same grades. We invite all of our community to hear about this work. There will also be time for those in attendance to share about their experience and perspectives.

Advanced Academic Program (AAP) Information Sessions

Thanks to all who were able to join us this morning, Mrs. Hartman, our AART, led the first of two information sessions about the Advanced Academic Program (AAP). It focused on the Continuum of Service in FCPS.  If you were unable to attend, here is the link to a recorded slide deck: https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/rec/share/9weKvqEOCEXBUJrVTZhsXG1vagXQEZ0839JpQjt4B9wz9l9W8LaXT-BMEL8xqsRT.tvDFjq0DnsjmPk0g

Passcode: k?Y572EKAY

There will be a second session on the Level IV (Full-Time) services and screening process on Friday, October 11th at 8:45AM.  Full-time AAP Services begin in 3rd grade, with the screening process happening in 2nd grade.  All families are welcome to attend, however the information is geared more towards families with students in 2nd grade and up.

Stenwood Community Book Club

Please join us to discuss parenting challenges and strategies in a supportive community. We are excited to be discussing The Anxious Generation by social psychologist Jonathan Haidt. This book lays out the decline in mental health and social development with the rise of social media and smartphones in the 2010s, as well as the steps we can take as a community. If you haven’t already joined the email list, please fill out this form to express your interest and feedback and we will provide you with more details directly. We are planning to meet on October 11th from 12:20 - 1:05 pm on Zoom. And again on November 7th at 3:30 pm, in person at Stenwood. The book club is facilitated by Catherine Wideman, Kindergarten Teacher and Tammy Berick, School Counselor. It is open to all parents, guardians and family members who want to join.

Dunn Loring Administrative Center Community Meeting

As you might know, the Dunn Loring Administrative Center is being repurposed into a new elementary school. This new school will serve the growing needs of our community. While the project is scheduled to be completed in 2027, we understand that you may have questions about the impact on our work environment in the coming years.

To address your concerns and keep you informed, a virtual community meeting will be held on Monday, September 23rd from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. During this meeting, a project update will be presented to the community.

It is specifically focused on community interests, attendance can provide valuable insight into the project's timeline and potential impacts.

Register to attend here. 

School Pictures Are Now Online!

Any student who has not had a chance to order your school picture, it’s not too late!

Please visit: vosphoto.com/underclass

Use your student ID when prompted for the online code.

For questions regarding school pictures please email: [email protected]

School Meals and Free/ Reduced Lunch Applications

Breakfast and Lunch

Breakfast will be $1.75.  Lunch will be $3.25, milk $0.60.  Money can be added to your child(ren)’s accounts using www.myschoolbucks.com.  You can also write a check to Stenwood Food Services and deliver it to our Food Services Manager at Open House.   During the school year, you can find the menu for breakfast and lunch at https://linqconnect.com/public/menu/ESSF44 .

Free and Reduced-Price Status

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals will continue to receive these benefits through the end of September.   A new application must be filled out each new school year and forms are available  online now: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/food-and-nutrition-programs/free-and-reduced-price-meals.  Applications are accepted at any time, but we encourage you to apply or renew your application before the end of September. Call (703) 813-4800 if you need help. This must be completed for eligible students to receive free meals.  

Stenwood is Hiring!

We are looking to hire Classroom Monitors and Substitutes!  If you are interested in any of these positions, please reach out if you have any questions or if you want more information.  Here is a link to FCPS’ application portal.

Classroom Monitors: Monitors will work every day students attend throughout the 2024-25 school year, and will directly support classrooms by providing additional supervision to students during lunch or in the classroom. The pay is $17.88/hour.  Teachers will provide directions/assignments for monitors and students to complete.  Please apply here and email me at [email protected] so we can schedule a time to talk more. Please share this opportunity with others who might be interested.

Stenwood Elementary PTA 

We hope you join our amazing PTA!  If you are interested in volunteering to be a class parent, volunteering in our cafeteria or library, OR just looking to stay connected with the great work of our PTA, you can fill out a survey that will be sent out once class placements have been communicated.  

More information about the PTA is available on their website.

CARES Pizza Luncheon! Cooperation Hive Families! Stay Connected

Here are a few ways to stay connected with all the happenings at Stenwood ES

 

Facebook

facebook.com/StenwoodElementary

 

Instagram

@stenwoodelementary

 

Website

stenwoodes.fcps.edu

 

PTA Facebook

facebook.com/StenwoodElementaryPTA

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Hive Happenings Newsletter

Dear Stenwood Families,

We returned to a 5-day week in the Hive and we capped it off with a really exciting Friday! We had our first CARES Pizza Lunch of the school year today. A student from every class was recognized and celebrated for the cooperation they show everyday. We also had our first SCA Spirit Day of the school year and it was a Stenwood Spirit Day. The Hive was especially spirited today with lots of blue and yellow!

Each SCA Spirit Day this year will take place on the same day as our Hive Family meetings. We held our second Hive Family meetings of the school year today. The purpose of today’s meeting was to get to know each other better and find similarities with a partner in the Hive. You can ask your child some of these questions:

• What connections did you make with other kids in your Hive Family?
• What activity did you do together? Who did you work with?
• What can you tell me about your Hive Family staff member? What’s their name?

If they can’t answer these just yet, that’s okay! We are just getting started. Next month, we will send information home with your child that will connect you with their staff member so that you know who they are.

Our first Early Release Monday is just over a week away on Monday, September 23rd, 2024. This Monday we will be sending out confirmation emails to all families confirming what your child will be doing on the 23rd.  Please look out for this email and let us know if there is an error.  It is really important to us to make sure that we have everyone going where they need to go and when they need to leave.  Please email us directly if you have a change that needs to be made to your selection.

Tonight is the PTA Ice Cream Social. The weather looks great! We hope to see many of you tonight for yummy ice cream, dancing, and lots of fun from 5:30-7:30 PM.  

• Power of Words Community Night - Reminder
• Advanced Academic Program (AAP) Information Sessions - Reminder
• Attendance - When Should A Student Stay Home? - NEW
• National Hispanic Heritage Month - NEW
• School Pictures Are Now Online! - NEW
• School Meals and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications - Reminder
• Stenwood is Hiring!
• Stenwood PTA

Sincerely,

Erica Riley, Principal
[email protected] 

Bryan Case, Assistant Principal 
[email protected]

Power of Words Community Night

On Thursday, September 26th from 6:00-7:30 PM, Stenwood will host our first ever Power of Words Community Night in the cafeteria. Stenwood Administration and members of Stenwood’s Region leadership will present the content from our Power of Words assemblies and discussions that began last year in 3rd through 6th grade. These lessons will continue this year in those same grades. We invite all of our community to hear about this work. There will also be time for those in attendance to share about their experience and perspectives.

Advanced Academic Program (AAP) Information Sessions

On Friday, September 20th, Mrs. Hartman, our AART, will lead the first of two information sessions about the Advanced Academic Program (AAP) from 8:45 - 9:30 AM in the cafeteria. This session will focus on the Continuum of Service in FCPS.  This is a general overview of the Levels of Service available to students in K-6. All families are welcome to attend. Please feel free to join us.

There will be a second session on the Level IV (Full-Time) services and screening process on Friday, October 11th at 8:45AM.  Full-time AAP Services begin in 3rd grade, with the screening process happening in 2nd grade.  All families are welcome to attend, however the information is geared more towards families with students in 2nd grade and up.

🤒 Attendance: When a Student Should Stay Home From School

Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.

Help your child succeed by encouraging them to attend as many days as possible, but do make sure your child stays home if they are sick. Visit FCPS’ website for information on when to keep your child at home.

If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify their teacher so that support can be provided if needed. Also, keep an open line of communication with your school's public health staff.

Read about how families can help form good attendance habits. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!

National Hispanic Heritage Month

From September 15th to October 15th, FCPS recognizes and celebrates the histories and cultures of the members of our community who trace their heritage to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about National Hispanic Heritage Month. 

School Pictures Are Now Online!

Any student who has not had a chance to order your school picture, it’s not too late!

Please visit: vosphoto.com/underclass

Use your student ID when prompted for the online code.

For questions regarding school pictures please email: [email protected]

School Meals and Free/ Reduced Lunch Applications

Breakfast and Lunch

Breakfast will be $1.75.  Lunch will be $3.25, milk $0.60.  Money can be added to your child(ren)’s accounts using www.myschoolbucks.com.  You can also write a check to Stenwood Food Services and deliver it to our Food Services Manager at Open House.   During the school year, you can find the menu for breakfast and lunch at https://linqconnect.com/public/menu/ESSF44 .

Free and Reduced-Price Status

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals will continue to receive these benefits through the end of September.   A new application must be filled out each new school year and forms are available  online now: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/food-and-nutrition-programs/free-and-reduced-price-meals.  Applications are accepted at any time, but we encourage you to apply or renew your application before the end of September. Call (703) 813-4800 if you need help. This must be completed for eligible students to receive free meals.  

Stenwood is Hiring!

We are looking to hire Classroom Monitors and Substitutes!  If you are interested in any of these positions, please reach out if you have any questions or if you want more information.  Here is a link to FCPS’ application portal.

Classroom Monitors: Monitors will work every day students attend throughout the 2024-25 school year, and will directly support classrooms by providing additional supervision to students during lunch or in the classroom. The pay is $17.88/hour.  Teachers will provide directions/assignments for monitors and students to complete.  Please apply here and email me at [email protected] so we can schedule a time to talk more. Please share this opportunity with others who might be interested.

Stenwood Elementary PTA 

We hope you join our amazing PTA!  If you are interested in volunteering to be a class parent, volunteering in our cafeteria or library, OR just looking to stay connected with the great work of our PTA, you can fill out a survey that will be sent out once class placements have been communicated.  

More information about the PTA is available on their website.

Stay Connected

Here are a few ways to stay connected with all the happenings at Stenwood ES

 

Facebook

facebook.com/StenwoodElementary

 

Instagram

@stenwoodelementary

 

Website

stenwoodes.fcps.edu

 

PTA Facebook

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Hive Happenings Newsletter

Dear Stenwood Families,

This week was a heavy week, at the global, national, and local level.  We hope everyone has an opportunity to find ways to connect with each other and make positive memories with your children.  Safety of your children is of the utmost importance to us and we will continue to work with FCPS to ensure we follow all protocols and procedures.  There are many resources shared in yesterday’s email if your child has questions or concerns to help you navigate those conversations, and we are always here to help.

• Upcoming Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) Informational Meetings - NEW
• Power of Words Community Night – NEW
• Hive Families Meeting - NEW
• Parent Volunteer Survey - Reminder
• September 11th Commemoration Day/Patriot Day - NEW
• School Meals and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications - Reminder
• Stenwood is Hiring!
• Stenwood PTA

Sincerely,

Erica Riley, Principal
[email protected] 

Bryan Case, Assistant Principal 
[email protected]

Upcoming Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) Informational Meetings

Please consider joining Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART) Kaleigh Hartman for our upcoming parent informational sessions to learn more about AAP in FCPS and at Stenwood.

• Introduction to AAP & Continuum of Services:
• Friday, September 20th, 8:45am-9:30am, Cafeteria
• Open to all K-6th families interested in learning about Advanced Academics and opportunities for rigor.

• Understanding the Full-Time AAP Screening Process:
• Friday, October 11th, 8:45am-9:30am, Cafeteria
• Geared for parents of 2nd-6th graders interested in referring their child for full-time AAP services. We will go through the referral process and materials, deadlines, and screening process.

Both presentations will be recorded and linked into future Hive Happenings. Please reach out to Kaleigh Hartman, [email protected] with any questions.

 

AAP Newsletter:

• Arabic
• Chinese
• English
• Korean
• Spanish 
• Urdu
• Vietnamese

Power of Words Community Night

On Thursday, September 26th from 6:00-7:30 PM, Stenwood will host our first ever Power of Words Community Night in the cafeteria. Stenwood Administration and members of Stenwood’s Region leadership will present the content from our Power of Words assemblies and discussions that began last year in 3rd through 6th grade. These lessons will continue this year in those same grades. We invite all of our community to hear about this work. There will also be time for those in attendance to share about their experience and perspectives.

Hive Families Meeting

Our next Hive Families meetings will take place on Friday, September 13th from 2:45-3:15 PM. Please do your best to make sure your child is in attendance so that they can continue to get to know their Hive Families. If you need to pick up your child early that day, please make sure that it is before 2:30. Next week, we’ll include in the Hive Happenings some questions you can ask your child about their Hive Family and Meeting time they spend together.

Parent Volunteer Survey

If you are interested in volunteering throughout the year, please complete this survey.  It includes opportunities to volunteer as a class parent, as well as in the library, cafeteria, and with the PTA. 

September 11 Commemoration Day/Patriot Day

September 11 National Day of Service

With the upcoming 23rd anniversary of September 11th, FCPS acknowledges the loss of life, the heroism of our first responders, and the resilience of our country. The September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, also called Patriot Day, is a chance to reflect and act in service to others to honor those who were injured or killed in the terrorist attacks.

All FCPS students are encouraged to participate in service learning as it supports Portrait of a Graduate (POG) attributes and social and emotional learning (SEL) skills.

School Meals and Free/ Reduced Lunch Applications

Breakfast and Lunch

Breakfast will be $1.75.  Lunch will be $3.25, milk $0.60.  Money can be added to your child(ren)’s accounts using www.myschoolbucks.com.  You can also write a check to Stenwood Food Services and deliver it to our Food Services Manager at Open House.   During the school year, you can find the menu for breakfast and lunch at https://linqconnect.com/public/menu/ESSF44 .

Free and Reduced-Price Status

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals will continue to receive these benefits through the end of September.   A new application must be filled out each new school year and forms are available  online now: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/food-and-nutrition-programs/free-and-reduced-price-meals.  Applications are accepted at any time, but we encourage you to apply or renew your application before the end of September. Call (703) 813-4800 if you need help. This must be completed for eligible students to receive free meals.  

Stenwood is Hiring!

We are looking to hire Classroom Monitors and Substitutes!  If you are interested in any of these positions, please reach out if you have any questions or if you want more information.  Here is a link to FCPS’ application portal.

Classroom Monitors: Monitors will work every day students attend throughout the 2024-25 school year, and will directly support classrooms by providing additional supervision to students during lunch or in the classroom. The pay is $17.88/hour.  Teachers will provide directions/assignments for monitors and students to complete.  Please apply here and email me at [email protected] so we can schedule a time to talk more. Please share this opportunity with others who might be interested.

Stenwood Elementary PTA 

We hope you join our amazing PTA!  If you are interested in volunteering to be a class parent, volunteering in our cafeteria or library, OR just looking to stay connected with the great work of our PTA, you can fill out a survey that will be sent out once class placements have been communicated.  

More information about the PTA is available on their website.

Back in the Classroom! Fun in Music! Force and Motion Experiment! Stay Connected

Here are a few ways to stay connected with all the happenings at Stenwood ES

 

Facebook

facebook.com/StenwoodElementary

 

Instagram

@stenwoodelementary

 

Website

stenwoodes.fcps.edu

 

PTA Facebook

facebook.com/StenwoodElementaryPTA

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Hive Happenings Newsletter

Dear Stenwood Families,

We know many of you were able to attend Back to School Night last week and were able to hear a quick overview of the Virginia Literacy Act and how it is being implemented in FCPS.  This email contains a deeper dive if you are interested in learning more.  Always feel free to reach out to our Reading Specialist, Beth Workman [email protected] if you have additional questions.

Sincerely,

Erica Riley, Principal
[email protected] 

Bryan Case, Assistant Principal 
[email protected]

 

Virginia Literacy Act

FCPS created a video to share the changes in curriculum, assessments, and interventions that are part of the Virginia Literacy Act that goes into effect across all schools in Virginia.  If you did not have a chance to watch the video during Back to School Night, or would like to watch it again, use this link: Literacy Back to School Night Message.  

 

Curriculum

Under the Virginia Literacy Act, FCPS adopted the approved program, Benchmark Advance.  In each grade level, our instruction will focus on nine units, each of which focus on a single Knowledge Strand or topic/concept. This is aligned from Kindergarten to 6th grade. Because the goal is to build knowledge and vocabulary while teaching students the skills they need as readers, there are literary topics, science topics and social studies topics that are aligned to the Virginia Standards of Learning (VSOL). The stories and articles students read will be split evenly between fiction and nonfiction to ensure they can read a variety of texts.

Benchmark Advance develops students’ background knowledge on topics related to science, social studies and literary studies over the course of multiple years. For example, the unit on government and citizenship begins with a focus on rules at home and at school in kindergarten and culminates in the unit, Beyond Democracy in sixth grade, which teaches students about various forms of government used around the world.

Benchmark Advance has created a Caregiver website.  To learn more about what the website has to offer, visit: https://www.benchmarkeducation.com/families.  

 

Assessment

Students in grades K-2 and identified 3rd graders will be assessed using the Virginia Language and Literacy Screening System (VALLSS), a new test of foundational reading skills developed by the state of Virginia in partnership with the University of Virginia. For more information about VALLSS you can review the Parent Brochure, https://static.literacy.virginia.edu/resources/VALLSS_Family_Brochure_English.pdf.  You will receive a Testing Notification if your child will be participating in the VALLSS.

Students in grades 3-6 will be assessed using iReady, an assessment that measures reading foundations as well as reading comprehension, this is the screener that has been used in FCPS for years. You will receive notification of results for either the VALLSS or the iReady. 

 

Intervention

While all students who demonstrate areas of need will benefit from differentiated support in the classroom, students with high levels of risk will get interventions in addition to their core instruction that is focused on their areas of need. This additional support will be documented in a reading plan. Assessment results and reading plans will be discussed with families at conferences. For students with disabilities with significant reading needs, these plans will be discussed in an IEP meeting. Reading plans will include: Area of Need, Yearly Goal, Quarterly Objectives, and Quarterly data to progress monitor goals. These plans will be visible to you in ParentVue, so be sure to have your account up and running this fall.

 

Resources for Families

Here are some of the resources that the Virginia Literacy Partnership (a partnership between the Virginia Department of Education and the University of Virginia) has posted for families. https://literacy.virginia.edu/resources-families

Stay Connected

Here are a few ways to stay connected with all the happenings at Stenwood ES

 

Facebook

facebook.com/StenwoodElementary

 

Instagram

@stenwoodelementary

 

Website

stenwoodes.fcps.edu

 

PTA Facebook

facebook.com/StenwoodElementaryPTA

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Hive Happenings Newsletter

Dear Stenwood Families,

We only had four days of school this week in the Hive, but we packed it in!

We loved seeing so many of you at Back to School Night last night.  We saw many smiling faces as you came away from spending time with your child’s teachers and getting to know their classrooms. A huge thank you goes out to the teachers who have worked so hard to get their classrooms ready for your children, learned all about the new county-wide literacy curriculum, and shared all of that with you last night. Be on the lookout for a special ‘Hive Happenings- Literacy Edition’ with information on how you can support your child this year with the new Language Arts curriculum.

We had our first Hive Family Meetings today! We told you last week about Hive Families, the small groups of about 10 Kindergarten through 6th grade students who will meet together with a staff member once a month to build community. It was a little wild to have all 550+ of our Stingers buzzing around the Hive trying to find their new families. But it was worth it to set the tone for a great year of meeting together enabling all of our Stingers to be safe, supported, included, and empowered at Stenwood. Our next Hive Families Meetings will take place on Friday, September 13th. You can see Mrs. Riley with her Hive Family below. We will be sure to send more updates throughout the year. Mark your calendars (dates below) we don’t want anyone to miss school on that day so they can spend time with their Hive Family!

We also had our first fire drill of the year on Monday. We also had our first bus evacuation drill this morning. Our Stingers did a great job there with both drills. Schools are required by state law to practice emergency drills, including lockdown drills. We are also required to notify parents and guardians at least 24 hours before a school conducts a lockdown drill. The first lockdown drill of the school year will take place next week and you will receive notification ahead of time from us. Preschool and kindergarten students are exempt from practicing the first lockdown drill. Your child may come home and talk about their experience during a drill. We encourage you to talk with your child about the importance of being prepared for emergencies. Please review these frequently asked questions to support your students before and after school lockdown drills.

Friday, August 30th, and Monday, September 2nd, are Labor Day holidays for all FCPS employees and students. We hope everyone takes the long weekend to celebrate a strong start to the school year and enjoy time with family and friends. See the complete school year calendar here for all holidays.We’ll see you all back in the Hive for another short week next week on Tuesday.

• Attendance - NEW
• Hive Family Dates - NEW
• Kiss N Ride Reminders - Reminder
• Parking Reminders - Reminder
• Parent Volunteer Survey - Reminder
• Medicaid Information - NEW
• School Meals and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications
• Emergency Care Information
• Activating your SIS ParentVue Account
• Parent Digital Consent System
• Cell Phones Off, Learning On - NEW
• Lightspeed Parent Reports - Reminder
• What is Schoology
• Stenwood is Hiring!
• Stenwood PTA

Sincerely,

Erica Riley, Principal
[email protected] 

Bryan Case, Assistant Principal 
[email protected]

Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!

The beginning of the school year is the best time to develop strong attendance habits! Students who attend school regularly are more likely to perform well in reading and math, develop strong social and emotional skills, and graduate from high school on time. Help prepare your child for future success. Visit FCPS’ Attendance webpage for tips and strategies. We want to see all of our Stingers in the Hive every day!

Hive Families Dates

These are the dates our families will be meeting this year.  Meetings will be from 2:45 - 3:15 unless otherwise noted.

• September 13
• October 11
• November 26
• December 20
• January 17
• February 21
• March 28
• April 11
• May 23 **1:40 – 2:10

Kiss N’ Ride Reminders

Please remember that Kiss N’ Ride is offered as a courtesy to our parents, we ask that if you choose to use this, please follow these safety procedures (the first three have been the biggest issues so far this year):

• Approach the back circle of the school by turning onto Carnegie Drive from Cottage Street. Enter the back circle on Citadel Place by turning right from Carnegie. Exit the circle by turning right on Carnegie, then proceed to Bucknell Dr. and back to Cottage. This one-way pattern will help reduce traffic congestion, the map is below to help illustrate the pattern.
• Do not pass other cars that are loading or unloading.
• Be considerate to our neighbors who live in our Kiss N’ Ride area.   When you are leaving the Kiss N’ Ride area, please remember that there are student pedestrians and the speed limit is 25 MPH.  
• We have requested the FCPD to evaluate the need for a FCPD Crossing Guard at this intersection, however it was denied because it is our families creating the traffic and not external traffic. Please be cautious of our students as they cross.

• Pull forward as far as possible before loading or unloading and drivers should remain in their car. 
• If your child is still in a car seat or child restraint, please practice with your child so they can begin to become independent in getting out of their seat.
• Load and unload from the passenger side of the car only.
• Do not park in the Kiss N’ Ride lane and leave your car unattended.
• Neighborhood parking is by permit only.  Carnegie Drive is very narrow and difficult to maintain two lanes if cars are parked on both sides.  If you have permit parking, please consider parking on Bucknell which is wider and walking.  
• Exit the Kiss N’ Ride promptly after loading or unloading children.
• Look carefully for students who may be crossing the street.
• In the afternoon, do not park along Carnegie Drive and wait for your child. This adds to traffic congestion.

If you arrive to Kiss N’ Ride after 8:38, you will need to drive around to the front of the school, park, and sign your child in. 

Parking Reminders

If you choose to park on Carnegie and walk up for arrival and/or dismissal, please know that the streets directly behind Stenwood are permit parking only.  In addition, please be respectful of our neighbors.  Please do not block driveways or crosswalks.  During grade-level and schoolwide events, we do work with the Fairfax County Police Department to get permission for families to park in the neighborhood.  When advertising events, we will communicate if the parking in the neighborhood has been coordinated. That exemption is not in place for arrival or dismissal.  

Parent Volunteer Survey

If you are interested in volunteering throughout the year, please complete this survey.  It includes opportunities to volunteer as a class parent, as well as in the library, cafeteria, and with the PTA. 

Medicaid

Virginia's Medicaid and FAMIS programs (jointly called Cardinal Care) provide free, comprehensive health coverage to keep Virginia's families healthy and students learning. Children in a family of four with annual income up to $63,960 may qualify!  See flier for more information.

School Meals and Free/ Reduced Lunch Applications

Breakfast and Lunch

Breakfast will be $1.75.  Lunch will be $3.25, milk $0.60.  Money can be added to your child(ren)’s accounts using www.myschoolbucks.com.  You can also write a check to Stenwood Food Services and deliver it to our Food Services Manager at Open House.   During the school year, you can find the menu for breakfast and lunch at https://linqconnect.com/public/menu/ESSF44 .

Free and Reduced-Price Status

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals will continue to receive these benefits through the end of September.   A new application must be filled out each new school year and forms are available  online now: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/food-and-nutrition-programs/free-and-reduced-price-meals.  Applications are accepted at any time, but we encourage you to apply or renew your application before the end of September. Call (703) 813-4800 if you need help. This must be completed for eligible students to receive free meals.  

Emergency Care Card Form

Emergency Care Card Forms are important in helping us contact you in case of an emergency. Parents can help by assuring that the school has the most up-to-date information. 

Please update any information by using the ParentVue/Online Verification Update system.   To read more about the OVU, visit the OVU page on the FCPS site. To access your ParentVue to update/verify, visit the ParentVue Login page. 

Emergency Care updates are due the first day of school.

Activating Your SIS ParentVUE Account

The SIS (Student Information System) ParentVUE Account is an online tool parents can use to access information about their child’s attendance, report cards, discipline incidents, health information, and more. In ParentVUE, you can also view student progress reports/report cards and SOL scores.

Your secure SIS ParentVUE Account offers you the ability to use one username/password to login to both the SIS ParentVUE Account and Schoology.

Using the SIS ParentVUE account, parents will also be able to view school information, including teacher e-mail addresses, the FCPS calendar, and emergency contact information. Visit the FCPS website and use the search function and keywords “SIS Parent Overview” for more information.

Many of our Stenwood families have already activated your SIS ParentVUE account with the activation key. If you are unable to login to your account, you may need to reset your password on the SIS Parent Account login page (https://sisparent.fcps.edu):  

• Select the “Forgot Password” button.  
• Your username is the primary email address you have on file with us in our Student Information System.  
• More information is available here.

Newly enrolled families should have received an activation key for your account.  If you have not yet activated your account, please reach out to Michelle Burke ([email protected]) or Brian Spector ([email protected]).

Please take action now to ensure your account is active, so that you won’t miss a beat!

Parent Digital Consent System

New this year, families will use the Parent Digital Consent System to complete some forms that have used paper in the past. You will log in using your ParentVUE Account credentials, There, you will be able complete the Digital Resources Consent form for the school year, which is required for all students. You will also be able to find more information about opt-out forms and complete those forms for your student if you wish.

Cell Phones Off, Learning On

Thank you for helping to support the FCPS cell phone policy by waiting to call or text your child about non-urgent matters until the school day is over. This includes communicating with your child on wearable technology like a smart watch. In case of an emergency, it is always best to contact the school’s front office to reach your child during class time. 

Visit the FCPS Cell Phone Policy webpage to read more about usage policies by grade level and to share your feedback on the current cell phone policy.

Lightspeed Parent Report on Child’s FCPS Device Activity

FCPS has tools to help parents know more about their child’s activity on any FCPS device. These tools are provided at no cost to families by Lightspeed, the school division’s internet content filtering service.

Parents may sign up for a weekly Parent Report, which will provide a list of the top sites their child visited. The report also offers parents the ability to sign up for free access to the Internet Use Parent Portal. Through the portal, parents may pause their child’s access to the internet on their FCPS device during non-school hours.

What Is Schoology?

Teachers can use Schoology to post their classroom materials online; to provide a safe forum for students to discuss their ideas and collaborate on projects; and to assign and collect homework electronically.

Parent Accounts

A Schoology Parent Account gives you access to:

• Your child’s upcoming assignments (note: Parents can not see FCPS Google Workspace items using their parent account)
• School, class, and group announcements.

Parent accounts will be available in mid-August. To access Schoology, parents will need to have an active SIS/ParentVUE account. 

More information on how to login and use Schoology is available online.

Stenwood is Hiring!

We are looking to hire Classroom Monitors and Substitutes!  If you are interested in any of these positions, please reach out if you have any questions or if you want more information.  Here is a link to FCPS’ application portal.

Classroom Monitors: Monitors will work every day students attend throughout the 2024-25 school year, and will directly support classrooms by providing additional supervision to students during lunch or in the classroom. The pay is $17.88/hour.  Teachers will provide directions/assignments for monitors and students to complete.  Please apply here and email me at [email protected] so we can schedule a time to talk more. Please share this opportunity with others who might be interested.

Stenwood Elementary PTA 

We hope you join our amazing PTA!  If you are interested in volunteering to be a class parent, volunteering in our cafeteria or library, OR just looking to stay connected with the great work of our PTA, you can fill out a survey that will be sent out once class placements have been communicated.  

More information about the PTA is available on their website.

Principal Riley's Hive Family! Stay Connected

Here are a few ways to stay connected with all the happenings at Stenwood ES

 

Facebook

facebook.com/StenwoodElementary

 

Instagram

@stenwoodelementary

 

Website

stenwoodes.fcps.edu

 

PTA Facebook

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Hive Happenings Newsletter

Dear Stenwood Families,

Wow! What an absolutely wonderful week it has been! We know that while the first week of school is so exciting, it can be a lot. This is true for your child, and for you. Thank you all for helping your children be ready for their first week in the Hive.  Those long days back at school are a big adjustment for all of us, especially our littlest Stingers.  Keep up those routines and we know that in the next few weeks, it will become easier for you and your child.

Today, our 4th, 5th, and 6th graders had a chance to hear the band, chorus, and orchestra from Marshall High School. See pictures below.

Next week, on Wednesday night, August 28th, we will be hosting our in-person Back to School Night.  Below are the details for the two sessions.  This is a parent-only event.  

Also on Wednesday next week, we have Fall school picture day. The fall picture day is only for individual portraits.

Lastly, we are excited to tell you about Hive Families, a new thing we’re doing in the Hive this year to support students in building community outside of their classroom and increase their sense of belonging. See more details below.

• Coming Next Week - Hive Families - NEW
• Kiss N Ride Reminders - NEW
• Parking Reminders - NEW
• Parent Volunteer Survey - Reminder
• Back to School Night - This coming week!
• Marshall Pyramid Statement - NEW
• Fall Picture Day - This coming week!
• A Note From the Librarian, Mrs. Cole - Reminder
• School Meals and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications
• Emergency Care Information
• Activating your SIS ParentVue Account
• Parent Digital Consent System
• Lightspeed Parent Reports - NEW
• What is Schoology
• Stenwood is Hiring!
• Stenwood PTA

Sincerely,

Erica Riley, Principal
[email protected] 

Bryan Case, Assistant Principal 
[email protected]

Hive Families

We are very excited to share with you about something new in the Hive: Hive Families! Hive Families are small groups of about 10 students, made up of all grade levels from Kindergarten up to 6th grade. Hive Families will meet together monthly with a Stenwood staff member who will lead the group in community building activities. Our hope is that connecting students across grade levels and with another trusted adult in community building will enable all of our Stingers to be safe, supported, included, and empowered.

The first Hive Family meetings will take place next Thursday afternoon, August 29th from 2:45-3:15PM. We encourage you to make sure that your student is in attendance so they can meet their new, smaller Hive within the big Hive!

Kiss N’ Ride Reminders

Please remember that Kiss N’ Ride is offered as a courtesy to our parents, we ask that if you choose to use this, please follow these safety procedures (the first three have been the biggest issues so far this year):

• Approach the back circle of the school by turning onto Carnegie Drive from Cottage Street. Enter the back circle on Citadel Place by turning right from Carnegie. Exit the circle by turning right on Carnegie, then proceed to Bucknell Dr. and back to Cottage. This one-way pattern will help reduce traffic congestion, the map is below to help illustrate the pattern.
• Do not pass other cars that are loading or unloading.
• Be considerate to our neighbors who live in our Kiss N’ Ride area.   When you are leaving the Kiss N’ Ride area, please remember that there are student pedestrians and the speed limit is 25 MPH.  
• We have requested the FCPD to evaluate the need for a FCPD Crossing Guard at this intersection, however it was denied because it is our families creating the traffic and not external traffic. Please be cautious of our students as they cross.

• Pull forward as far as possible before loading or unloading and drivers should remain in their car. 
• If your child is still in a car seat or child restraint, please practice with your child so they can begin to become independent in getting out of their seat.
• Load and unload from the passenger side of the car only.
• Do not park in the Kiss N’ Ride lane and leave your car unattended.
• Neighborhood parking is by permit only.  Carnegie Drive is very narrow and difficult to maintain two lanes if cars are parked on both sides.  If you have permit parking, please consider parking on Bucknell which is wider and walking.  
• Exit the Kiss N’ Ride promptly after loading or unloading children.
• Look carefully for students who may be crossing the street.
• In the afternoon, do not park along Carnegie Drive and wait for your child. This adds to traffic congestion.

If you arrive to Kiss N’ Ride after 8:38, you will need to drive around to the front of the school, park, and sign your child in. 

Parking Reminders

If you choose to park on Carnegie and walk up for arrival and/or dismissal, please know that the streets directly behind Stenwood are permit parking only.  In addition, please be respectful of our neighbors.  Please do not block driveways or crosswalks.  During grade-level and schoolwide events, we do work with the Fairfax County Police Department to get permission for families to park in the neighborhood.  When advertising events, we will communicate if the parking in the neighborhood has been coordinated. That exemption is not in place for arrival or dismissal.  

Parent Volunteer Survey

If you are interested in volunteering throughout the year, please complete this survey.  It includes opportunities to volunteer as a class parent, as well as in the library, cafeteria, and with the PTA. 

Back to School Night - Next Wednesday!

Back to School Night on Wednesday, 8/28 from 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Please join your child’s teacher for Back to School Night. This session will focus on curriculum, specific grade level information, and Family Life Education information.

Here is the schedule for the evening:

Session 1: 

6:00 - 6:40pm

 

* Transition Time: 6:40 -  6:50pm *

 

Session 2 (repeat of Session 1): 

 6:50 - 7:30pm 

This is an adult-only event; we ask that you arrange childcare for your children so you can attend fully to the information being presented.

Marshall Pyramid Statement

The Marshall Pyramid principals are committed to cultivating a culture of belonging in which all students are valued and their strengths and interests are developed to achieve academic excellence. We model what we ask our staff and students to do with each other as principals.

• We collaborate and problem solve.
• We focus on creating trusting partnerships.
• We make connections and build relationships.

Each school in the Marshall Pyramid is actively committed to building a pre-K through 12th grade framework for our students that embodies educational excellence and a culture of belonging.  We look forward to continuing to partner with our students, staff, families, and community in this endeavor and wish everyone a continued safe and happy school year.

Fall Picture Day - Next Wednesday!

School Picture Day is coming Wednesday, August 28th, 2024! Images will be available to view and purchase approximately two weeks following our school's picture day. Save time and Pre-order online. Questions about Ordering? Email us at [email protected].

A Note From the Librarian, Mrs. Cole

Welcome to the Stenwood library!  I am excited to see all of the students this year. We started checking out books and it went great!

Here is some information about the library:

• Students will come with their class every week for a lesson and checkout.
• Students can keep their books for three weeks.
• Students should return their books as soon as they are finished. They do not need to wait for library class. Each classroom has a library book return cart for students to use.
• Students can renew books as long as no one else is on hold for a book.
• Students have access to the library catalog, Destiny Discover, from the Library Schoology course.
• Overdue notices will be sent out roughly once a month. This is a friendly reminder to look for your books and return them.
• Kindergarten parents, please have them return their book each week.  This way they learn the difference between borrowing a book and owning a book.
• Please make sure your child has a safe, dedicated place to keep their library books at home.  This way students will always be able to find their books and have them ready to return.

As always, please feel free to contact Ms. Cole with any questions.

School Meals and Free/ Reduced Lunch Applications

Breakfast and Lunch

Breakfast will be $1.75.  Lunch will be $3.25, milk $0.60.  Money can be added to your child(ren)’s accounts using www.myschoolbucks.com.  You can also write a check to Stenwood Food Services and deliver it to our Food Services Manager at Open House.   During the school year, you can find the menu for breakfast and lunch at https://linqconnect.com/public/menu/ESSF44 .

Free and Reduced-Price Status

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals will continue to receive these benefits through the end of September.   A new application must be filled out each new school year and forms are available  online now: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/food-and-nutrition-programs/free-and-reduced-price-meals.  Applications are accepted at any time, but we encourage you to apply or renew your application before the end of September. Call (703) 813-4800 if you need help. This must be completed for eligible students to receive free meals.  

Emergency Care Card Form

Emergency Care Card Forms are important in helping us contact you in case of an emergency. Parents can help by assuring that the school has the most up-to-date information. 

Please update any information by using the ParentVue/Online Verification Update system.   To read more about the OVU, visit the OVU page on the FCPS site. To access your ParentVue to update/verify, visit the ParentVue Login page. 

Emergency Care updates are due the first day of school.

Activating Your SIS ParentVUE Account

The SIS (Student Information System) ParentVUE Account is an online tool parents can use to access information about their child’s attendance, report cards, discipline incidents, health information, and more. In ParentVUE, you can also view student progress reports/report cards and SOL scores.

Your secure SIS ParentVUE Account offers you the ability to use one username/password to login to both the SIS ParentVUE Account and Schoology.

Using the SIS ParentVUE account, parents will also be able to view school information, including teacher e-mail addresses, the FCPS calendar, and emergency contact information. Visit the FCPS website and use the search function and keywords “SIS Parent Overview” for more information.

Many of our Stenwood families have already activated your SIS ParentVUE account with the activation key. If you are unable to login to your account, you may need to reset your password on the SIS Parent Account login page (https://sisparent.fcps.edu):  

• Select the “Forgot Password” button.  
• Your username is the primary email address you have on file with us in our Student Information System.  
• More information is available here.

Newly enrolled families should have received an activation key for your account.  If you have not yet activated your account, please reach out to Michelle Burke ([email protected]) or Brian Spector ([email protected]).

Please take action now to ensure your account is active, so that you won’t miss a beat!

Parent Digital Consent System

New this year, families will use the Parent Digital Consent System to complete some forms that have used paper in the past. You will log in using your ParentVUE Account credentials, There, you will be able complete the Digital Resources Consent form for the school year, which is required for all students. You will also be able to find more information about opt-out forms and complete those forms for your student if you wish.

Lightspeed Parent Report on Child’s FCPS Device Activity

FCPS has tools to help parents know more about their child’s activity on any FCPS device. These tools are provided at no cost to families by Lightspeed, the school division’s internet content filtering service.

Parents may sign up for a weekly Parent Report, which will provide a list of the top sites their child visited. The report also offers parents the ability to sign up for free access to the Internet Use Parent Portal. Through the portal, parents may pause their child’s access to the internet on their FCPS device during non-school hours.

What Is Schoology?

Teachers can use Schoology to post their classroom materials online; to provide a safe forum for students to discuss their ideas and collaborate on projects; and to assign and collect homework electronically.

Parent Accounts

A Schoology Parent Account gives you access to:

• Your child’s upcoming assignments (note: Parents can not see FCPS Google Workspace items using their parent account)
• School, class, and group announcements.

Parent accounts will be available in mid-August. To access Schoology, parents will need to have an active SIS/ParentVUE account. 

More information on how to login and use Schoology is available online.

Stenwood is Hiring!

We are looking to hire Classroom Monitors and Substitutes!  If you are interested in any of these positions, please reach out if you have any questions or if you want more information.  Here is a link to FCPS’ application portal.

Classroom Monitors: Monitors will work every day students attend throughout the 2024-25 school year, and will directly support classrooms by providing additional supervision to students during lunch or in the classroom. The pay is $17.88/hour.  Teachers will provide directions/assignments for monitors and students to complete.  Please apply here and email me at [email protected] so we can schedule a time to talk more. Please share this opportunity with others who might be interested.

Stenwood Elementary PTA 

We hope you join our amazing PTA!  If you are interested in volunteering to be a class parent, volunteering in our cafeteria or library, OR just looking to stay connected with the great work of our PTA, you can fill out a survey that will be sent out once class placements have been communicated.  

More information about the PTA is available on their website.

First Day of School! Marshall High School Band, Chorus, & Strings Visit! Stay Connected

Here are a few ways to stay connected with all the happenings at Stenwood ES

 

Facebook

facebook.com/StenwoodElementary

 

Instagram

@stenwoodelementary

 

Website

stenwoodes.fcps.edu

 

PTA Facebook

facebook.com/StenwoodElementaryPTA

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Hive Happenings Newsletter

Dear Stenwood Families,

Open House is one of our absolute favorite days of the year.  We loved seeing so many of our families yesterday! We know not everyone was able to join us; we can’t wait to see you all on Monday morning!   

We will be sending out a reminder email on Sunday afternoon that includes last minute reminders for arrival and dismissal.  You are welcome to walk your child to their classroom on their first day.  Make sure that this is a quick stop at the classroom door and a quick goodbye.  You may want to practice that goodbye with your child to help with any first day jitters.  If your child is a bus rider and you want to walk them to the classroom, please have them ride the bus that morning and meet them at school.  Starting on Tuesday, parents can say goodbye at the bus stop, at the car, or at the door.

Also, be aware that Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Services will be on site Monday morning to welcome our Stingers for the first day. Don’t be alarmed if you see emergency vehicles. They’re supposed to be here. 😊

• Parent Volunteer Survey - NEW
• Fall Picture Day - August 28th! - NEW
• A Note From the Librarian, Mrs. Cole - NEW
• Back to School Night
• School Meals (Updated Link) and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications
• Parking at Stenwood
• Special Transportation (Private After-School Activities)  
• Emergency Care Information
• Activating your SIS ParentVue Account
• What is Schoology
• Stenwood is Hiring!
• Stenwood PTA

Sincerely,

Erica Riley, Principal
[email protected] 

Bryan Case, Assistant Principal 
[email protected]

Parent Volunteer Survey

If you are interested in volunteering throughout the year, please complete this survey.  It includes opportunities for to volunteer as a class parent, as well as in the library, cafeteria, and with the PTA. 

Fall Picture Day - August 28th!

School Picture Day is coming Wednesday, August 28th, 2024! Images will be available to view and purchase approximately two weeks following our school's picture day. Save time and Pre-order online. Questions about Ordering? Email us at [email protected].

We need 2 volunteers from the community to help navigate the flow.

Volunteers will receive a $25 discount code via email after Picture Day!

For more information or to sign up, please contact Nora Marrero.

A Note From the Librarian, Mrs. Cole

Welcome to the Stenwood library!  I am excited to see all of the students this year. Checkout starts on Monday.

Here is some information about the library:

• Students will come with their class every week for a lesson and checkout.
• Students can keep their books for three weeks.
• Students should return their books as soon as they are finished. They do not need to wait for library class. Each classroom has a library book return cart for students to use.
• Students can renew books as long as no one else is on hold for a book.
• Students have access to the library catalog, Destiny Discover, from the Library Schoology course.
• Overdue notices will be sent out roughly once a month. This is a friendly reminder to look for your books and return them.
• Kindergarten parents, please have them return their book each week.  This way they learn the difference between borrowing a book and owning a book.
• Please make sure your child has a safe, dedicated place to keep their library books at home.  This way students will always be able to find their books and have them ready to return.

As always, please feel free to contact Ms. Cole with any questions.

Back to School Night on 8/28

Back to School Night on Wednesday, 8/28 from 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Please join your child’s teacher for Back to School Night. This session will focus on curriculum, specific grade level information, and Family Life Education information.

Here is the schedule for the evening:

Session 1: 

6:00 - 6:40pm

 

* Transition Time: 6:40 -  6:50pm *

 

Session 2 (repeat of Session 1): 

 6:50 - 7:30pm 

This is an adult-only event; we ask that you arrange childcare for your children so you can attend fully to the information being presented.

School Meals and Free/ Reduced Lunch Applications

Breakfast and Lunch

Breakfast will be $1.75.  Lunch will be $3.25, milk $0.60.  Money can be added to your child(ren)’s accounts using www.myschoolbucks.com.  You can also write a check to Stenwood Food Services and deliver it to our Food Services Manager at Open House.   During the school year, you can find the menu for breakfast and lunch at https://linqconnect.com/public/menu/ESSF44 .

Free and Reduced-Price Status

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals will continue to receive these benefits through the end of September.   A new application must be filled out each new school year and forms are available  online now: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/food-and-nutrition-programs/free-and-reduced-price-meals.  Applications are accepted at any time, but we encourage you to apply or renew your application before the end of September. Call (703) 813-4800 if you need help. This must be completed for eligible students to receive free meals.  

Parking at Stenwood

Parking at Stenwood is very limited during large school events.  On a daily basis, we ask families to park in our parking lot.  During large school/grade level events, we coordinate with Fairfax County Police Department to allow for parking on the neighborhood streets behind Stenwood.  Please be courteous to our neighbors, do not block driveways and please abide by all Fairfax County parking laws.  When advertising events, we will communicate if the parking in the neighborhood has been coordinated. 

Special Transportation (Private After-School Activities)

If your child(ren) will be taking a van or bus after school for a private after-school activity, please let our office know now, [email protected]. 

Emergency Care Card Form

Emergency Care Card Forms are important in helping us contact you in case of an emergency. Parents can help by assuring that the school has the most up-to-date information. 

Please update any information by using the ParentVue/Online Verification Update system.   To read more about the OVU, visit the OVU page on the FCPS site. To access your ParentVue to update/verify, visit the ParentVue Login page. 

Emergency Care updates are due the first day of school.

Activating Your SIS ParentVUE Account

The SIS (Student Information System) ParentVUE Account is an online tool parents can use to access information about their child’s attendance, report cards, discipline incidents, health information, and more. In ParentVUE, you can also view student progress reports/report cards and SOL scores.

Your secure SIS ParentVUE Account offers you the ability to use one username/password to login to both the SIS ParentVUE Account and Schoology.

Using the SIS ParentVUE account, parents will also be able to view school information, including teacher e-mail addresses, the FCPS calendar, and emergency contact information. Visit the FCPS website and use the search function and keywords “SIS Parent Overview” for more information.

Many of our Stenwood families have already activated your SIS ParentVUE account with the activation key. If you are unable to login to your account, you may need to reset your password on the SIS Parent Account login page (https://sisparent.fcps.edu):  

• Select the “Forgot Password” button.  
• Your username is the primary email address you have on file with us in our Student Information System.  
• More information is available here.

Newly enrolled families should have received an activation key for your account.  If you have not yet activated your account, please reach out to Michelle Burke ([email protected]) or Brian Spector ([email protected]).

Please take action now to ensure your account is active, so that you won’t miss a beat!

What Is Schoology?

Teachers can use Schoology to post their classroom materials online; to provide a safe forum for students to discuss their ideas and collaborate on projects; and to assign and collect homework electronically.

Parent Accounts

A Schoology Parent Account gives you access to:

• Your child’s upcoming assignments (note: Parents can not see FCPS Google Workspace items using their parent account)
• School, class, and group announcements.

Parent accounts will be available in mid-August. To access Schoology, parents will need to have an active SIS/ParentVUE account. 

More information on how to login and use Schoology is available online.

Stenwood is Hiring!

We are looking to hire Classroom Monitors and Substitutes!  If you are interested in any of these positions, please reach out if you have any questions or if you want more information.  Here is a link to FCPS’ application portal.

Classroom Monitors: Monitors will work every day students attend throughout the 2024-25 school year, and will directly support classrooms by providing additional supervision to students during lunch or in the classroom. The pay is $17.88/hour.  Teachers will provide directions/assignments for monitors and students to complete.  Please apply here and email me at [email protected] so we can schedule a time to talk more. Please share this opportunity with others who might be interested.

Stenwood Elementary PTA 

We hope you join our amazing PTA!  If you are interested in volunteering to be a class parent, volunteering in our cafeteria or library, OR just looking to stay connected with the great work of our PTA, you can fill out a survey that will be sent out once class placements have been communicated.  

More information about the PTA is available on their website.

Stay Connected

Here are a few ways to stay connected with all the happenings at Stenwood ES

 

Facebook

facebook.com/StenwoodElementary

 

Instagram

@stenwoodelementary

 

Website

stenwoodes.fcps.edu

 

PTA Facebook

facebook.com/StenwoodElementaryPTA

2620 Gallows Road Vienna, VA 22180 |  Main Office: 703.208.7600
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Hive Happenings Newsletter

Dear Stenwood Families,

Welcome to the 2024-25 school year! Hopefully, you have all had the chance to read the mailing that was sent home earlier this month. 

With our full staff returning on Monday, we are busy buzzing here to get everything ready and in place.  Thank you to our amazing custodial team who have been working tirelessly since Summer SOAR and RecPac ended to make sure our school is sparkling clean.  

We have been working hard to hire teachers and instructional assistants since the spring.  We will begin introducing each of our new staff members on both our Stenwood Facebook page (facebook.com/StenwoodElementary) and our new Stenwood Instagram account (@stenwoodelementary).  These will also be found on our website.  Class placement letters will be mailed this Monday.  Teachers will be sending them electronically on Wednesday for any families that will not be home to retrieve their mail.  

Our weekly Hive Happenings are sent out electronically on Fridays.  The Hive Happenings provides you with information to stay connected with what’s happening at school and to keep you in the loop with important dates and deadlines.

To prepare for next school year, please make sure you carefully go through the information below to help us with a smooth start to the new school year:

• Open House
• Back to School Night
• Early Release Mondays
• School Meals (Updated Link) and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications
• School Supply Lists
• Parking at Stenwood
• Special Transportation (Private After-School Activities)  
• Emergency Care Information
• Activating your SIS ParentVue Account
• Parent Digital Consent System
• What is Schoology
• Stenwood is Hiring!
• Stenwood PTA

Sincerely,

Erica Riley, Principal
[email protected] 

Bryan Case, Assistant Principal 
[email protected]

Open House

We cannot wait to see everyone at Open House.  This is an opportunity for students and families to meet their teacher and see the classroom.  Feel free to drop off supplies.  If you already ordered supplies through the PTA, they will be waiting in your child’s classroom.

Parking is limited in the front of the building in the Stenwood parking lot.  Parking will be available in the neighborhood.  See Parking section below for more information.  

August 15th

Kindergarten Scavenger Hunt 9:00 - 9:30 AM

Kindergarten Open House 9:30 - 10:00 AM

Enhanced Autism 10:15 - 10:45 AM

Grades 1-6: 2:30 - 3:30 PM

 

August 22nd

Preschool Open House 9:30 - 10:00 AM

Back to School Night on 8/28

Back to School Night on Wednesday, 8/28 from 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Please join your child’s teacher for Back to School Night. This session will focus on curriculum, specific grade level information, and Family Life Education information.

Here is the schedule for the evening:

Session 1: 

6:00 - 6:40pm

 

* Transition Time: 6:40 -  6:50pm *

 

Session 2 (repeat of Session 1): 

 6:50 - 7:30pm 

This is an adult-only event; we ask that you arrange childcare for your children so you can attend fully to the information being presented.

Early Release Mondays

Later today, or early tomorrow, we will be sending out an eNotify message with information and a required survey about the Early Release Mondays.  Dr. Reid initially communicated the plan for these days in mid-June.  More information will be included in the eNotify.

The scheduled dates for Stenwood are:

• September 23
• October 28
• November 25
• February 24
• March 17
• April 28
• May 19

School Meals and Free/ Reduced Lunch Applications

Breakfast and Lunch

Breakfast will be $1.75.  Lunch will be $3.25, milk $0.60.  Money can be added to your child(ren)’s accounts using www.myschoolbucks.com.  You can also write a check to Stenwood Food Services and deliver it to our Food Services Manager at Open House.   During the school year, you can find the menu for breakfast and lunch at https://linqconnect.com/public/menu/ESSF44 .

Free and Reduced-Price Status

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals will continue to receive these benefits through the end of September.   A new application must be filled out each new school year and forms are available  online now: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/food-and-nutrition-programs/free-and-reduced-price-meals.  Applications are accepted at any time, but we encourage you to apply or renew your application before the end of September. Call (703) 813-4800 if you need help. This must be completed for eligible students to receive free meals.  

School Supply Lists

Here is the information for School Supply Lists this year. If you ordered a kit from Sprout, the kit will be waiting for your child in their classroom at Open House.  

Parking at Stenwood

Parking at Stenwood is very limited during large school events.  On a daily basis, we ask families to park in our parking lot.  During large school/grade level events, we coordinate with Fairfax County Police Department to allow for parking on the neighborhood streets behind Stenwood.  Please be courteous to our neighbors, do not block driveways and please abide by all Fairfax County parking laws.  When advertising events, we will communicate if the parking in the neighborhood has been coordinated. 

Special Transportation (Private After-School Activities)

If your child(ren) will be taking a van or bus after school for a private after-school activity, please let our office know now, [email protected]. 

Emergency Care Card Form

Emergency Care Card Forms are important in helping us contact you in case of an emergency. Parents can help by assuring that the school has the most up-to-date information. 

Please update any information by using the ParentVue/Online Verification Update system.   To read more about the OVU, visit the OVU page on the FCPS site. To access your ParentVue to update/verify, visit the ParentVue Login page. 

Emergency Care updates are due the first day of school.

Activating Your SIS ParentVUE Account

The SIS (Student Information System) ParentVUE Account is an online tool parents can use to access information about their child’s attendance, report cards, discipline incidents, health information, and more. In ParentVUE, you can also view student progress reports/report cards and SOL scores.

Your secure SIS ParentVUE Account offers you the ability to use one username/password to login to both the SIS ParentVUE Account and Schoology.

Using the SIS ParentVUE account, parents will also be able to view school information, including teacher e-mail addresses, the FCPS calendar, and emergency contact information. Visit the FCPS website and use the search function and keywords “SIS Parent Overview” for more information.

Many of our Stenwood families have already activated your SIS ParentVUE account with the activation key. If you are unable to login to your account, you may need to reset your password on the SIS Parent Account login page (https://sisparent.fcps.edu):  

• Select the “Forgot Password” button.  
• Your username is the primary email address you have on file with us in our Student Information System.  
• More information is available here.

Newly enrolled families should have received an activation key for your account.  If you have not yet activated your account, please reach out to Michelle Burke ([email protected]) or Brian Spector ([email protected]).

Please take action now to ensure your account is active, so that you won’t miss a beat!

Parent Digital Consent System

New this year, families will use the Parent Digital Consent System to complete some forms that have used paper in the past. You will log in using your ParentVUE Account credentials, There, you will be able complete the Digital Resources Consent form for the school year, which is required for all students. You will also be able to find more information about opt-out forms and complete those forms for your student.

What Is Schoology?

Teachers can use Schoology to post their classroom materials online; to provide a safe forum for students to discuss their ideas and collaborate on projects; and to assign and collect homework electronically.

Parent Accounts

A Schoology Parent Account gives you access to:

• Your child’s upcoming assignments (note: Parents can not see FCPS Google Workspace items using their parent account)
• School, class, and group announcements.

Parent accounts will be available in mid-August. To access Schoology, parents will need to have an active SIS/ParentVUE account. 

More information on how to login and use Schoology is available online.

Stenwood is Hiring!

We are looking to hire Classroom Monitors and Substitutes!  If you are interested in any of these positions, please reach out if you have any questions or if you want more information.  Here is a link to FCPS’ application portal.

Classroom Monitors: Monitors will work every day students attend throughout the 2024-25 school year, and will directly support classrooms by providing additional supervision to students during lunch or in the classroom. The pay is $17.88/hour.  Teachers will provide directions/assignments for monitors and students to complete.  Please apply here and email me at [email protected] so we can schedule a time to talk more. Please share this opportunity with others who might be interested.

Stenwood Elementary PTA 

We hope you join our amazing PTA!  If you are interested in volunteering to be a class parent, volunteering in our cafeteria or library, OR just looking to stay connected with the great work of our PTA, you can fill out a survey that will be sent out once class placements have been communicated.  

More information about the PTA is available on their website.

Stay Connected

Here are a few ways to stay connected with all the happenings at Stenwood ES

 

Facebook

facebook.com/StenwoodElementary

 

Instagram

@stenwoodelementary

 

Website

stenwoodes.fcps.edu

 

PTA Facebook

facebook.com/StenwoodElementaryPTA

2620 Gallows Road Vienna, VA 22180 |  Main Office: 703.208.7600
Attendance Email | Transportation Email | Web | Twitter