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Hive Happenings Newsletter

Dear Stenwood Families, 

We have had a full week of learning at Stenwood!  We are in the final weeks of the 3rd quarter. 

Our kindergarten and 4th grade classes have been fostering a sense of community as reading buddies.  The kindergarten students love the opportunity to have a connection with an older student every other week and the 4th graders love being a role model to the kindergarteners.  

We are also deep in the process of planning for next year!  If you have any new neighbors with school age children that are planning on attending Stenwood next year, please make sure to connect them with Mrs. Hunt so we can ensure we can secure our staffing as early as possible.   

See below for more information about: 

• Reminder about Food/Beverages - NEW

• Principal’s Coffee - How to Support your Reader – Recordings and Resources

• Upcoming Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form - Final Reminder
• Stenwood Parent Reminder Texts - Reminder
• SOL Schedule for Grade 3-6 Students - Reminder
• Magnet School Application and Lottery Information - Reminder
• Spring Photos Are Now Online! - Reminder
• Kindergarten Registration for 2023-24 School Year Now Available - Reminder

• Positivity Project: Humor

• School Meals/Menu and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications - Reminder

 

Sincerely,

Erica Riley, Principal
[email protected] 
Twitter @esriley1

Meredith Mitchell, Assistant Principal 
[email protected]

Reminder about Food/Beverages

Students should not bring canned, glass bottled drinks, caffeinated beverages, or soda to school, including the cafeteria.  We ask that you do not bring “fast-food” lunches. Students should be consuming water or milk during lunch and water when in the classrooms.  We will be providing students with a gentle reminder the first time we notice it and then asking them to dispose of it after that.  If there is a medical reason for exceptions to this policy, we have the exception documented in your child’s Health Care Plan.  

Principal’s Coffee - How to Support your Reader – Recordings and Resources

The last two Mondays, we shared how you can support your readers at home.  If you were unable to attend either session, you can access the materials and recordings through our Schoology Course, see below. 

Grades 3-6: Did you miss Mrs. Workman's session on How To Support Your Reader in Grades 3-6.  Visit the All Parents/Guardians Schoology Course to view the recording and additional printable resources to help support your child's reading at home!

Tip: Log in is the same as your parent SIS account.  Still having issues?  Contact our SBTS Jackie Krum for support!

 

Grades K-2:  Did you miss Mrs. Workman's session on How To Support Your Reader in K-2? Find the recording and additional printable resources to help support your child's reading at home!  Visit the All Parents/Guardians Schoology Course for access! 

Tip: Log in is the same as your parent SIS account.  Still having issues?  Contact our SBTS Jackie Krum for support!

Upcoming Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form

You were contacted through email with a link to the FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form Online. This questionnaire is part of the Performance Evaluation Program and offers parents/guardians an opportunity to provide anonymous input about various topics related to our school. These topics include instructional leadership, school climate, management (human resources and organizational), communication and community relations, culturally responsive and equitable leadership, and professionalism.  

The questionnaire will be collected online between March 13th and March 24th. When you receive an email from FCPS Surveys, please take a few minutes to complete the questionnaire. Your opinions matter! 

Stenwood Parent Reminder Texts

Do you ever feel like you need a quick reminder about a spirit day or upcoming school event?  We are creating a new TalkingPoints group that you can sign up for that will provide those quick reminders to come to you in a text because we know there is a lot to keep track of!  If you would like to join, please fill out this form

SOL Schedule for Grade 3-6 Students

SOL testing will be taking place in the month of May this year for students in grades 3-6. The SOL assessments are content assessments that measure a student’s growth in Reading, Mathematics, and Science (5th grade only). These tests will be conducted during the morning of the dates listed in the table below. Please mark your calendar - it is important that your child attend school on the dates designated for them to test.  Please ensure your child gets plenty of rest the night prior.

Magnet School Application and Lottery Information

The Magnet Program registration window will be open from Wednesday March 1st, through Wednesday, April 12th, 2023.  No late applications are accepted.

https://www.fcps.edu/registration/elementary-magnet-school-lottery

Spring Photos Are Now Online!   Spring Portraits are now available to view and order online! 

Please visit: vosphoto.com/uc

Use your student ID when prompted for the online code.

For questions/concerns regarding school pictures, please email: [email protected]

2023 - 24 Kindergarten Registration

Our Kindergarten registration for the 2023-2024 school year is now open.  Please use the online portal to submit your initial information and our registrar, Mrs. Hunt, will follow up with you.  

If you have a child at home who will be five by September 30th, please register now.  If you have any neighbors with rising kindergartners, please send this information to them, as well.  

Positivity Project: Humor

This week, we are focusing on Humor. You like to laugh and bring smiles to other people.

 

“A sense of humor is a major defense against minor troubles.”

           ~Mignon McLaughlin

 

Questions you might enjoy talking about:

• How does humor affect relationships? How does it connect people?
• How can you incorporate more humor into your everyday life?
• Have you ever been in a situation where you just couldn’t stop laughing? What happened?

School Meals and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications

Breakfast and Lunch

Breakfast and lunch are NO longer provided at no cost.  Breakfast will be $1.75.  Lunch will be $3.25, milk $0.60.  Breakfast and lunch will be served beginning the first day of school.  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.   You can find the menu for breakfast and lunch at https://fcps.nutrislice.com/menu/stenwood-elementary.  

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.  

Determining Area, Perimeter, and Volume! 4th Grade and Kindergarten Reading Buddies! Saint Patrick's Day! Stay Connected

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

WEBSITE: Stenwood ES

TWITTER: @StenwoodES

FACEBOOK: Stenwood Elementary

FACEBOOK (PTA): StenwoodPTA

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

Dear Stenwood Families, 

We loved seeing so many of you at events over the last week!  Thank you to the PTA for an amazing Family Fun Night, we know it takes a lot of planning and coordination, but everyone was a winner!  Our chorus put on a joyous performance last night, if you were not able to join us, here is a link to the performance.  Thank you to Mrs. Fucile who has worked really hard with our 5th and 6th graders to bring back the chorus this year.  We also saw our Kindergarten (virtually) and 1st grade families this week for their 3rd quarter family invite.  We always love when students can present their hard work and learning to their parents.  

Monday morning we will host the second half of the Principal’s Coffee with Mrs. Workman as the guest, she will be sharing how to support your reader, this session will be geared more towards the 3rd-6th grade students.

See below for more information about: 

• Principal’s Coffee Monday @ 9am (Virtual) - How to Support your Reader - Reminder
• Upcoming Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form - Reminder
• Stenwood Parent Reminder Texts - Reminder
• SOL Schedule for Grade 3-6 Students - Reminder
• Understanding Virginia Growth Reports (VGAs) - NEW
• Kiss N Ride/Walkers Reminders - Reminder
• Purple Up! - Reminder
• Magnet School Application and Lottery Information - Reminder
• Spring Photos Are Now Online! - Reminder
• Kilmer MS Presents Into the Woods - Reminder
• Kindergarten Registration for 2023-24 School Year Now Available - Reminder

• Positivity Project: Wildcard Week

• School Meals/Menu and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications - Reminder

 

Sincerely,

Erica Riley, Principal
[email protected] 
Twitter @esriley1

Meredith Mitchell, Assistant Principal 
[email protected]

Principal’s Coffee - How to Support your Reader

In a previous session, we shared about the shift in instruction in FCPS to the Science of Reading, if you missed that session, you can find the recording below.

On Monday, we shared how you can support your emergent/beginning reader at home, this session was geared more for kindergarten - 2nd grade students.  If you were unable to attend, you can watch the recording below.  

This coming Monday’s session will be geared towards students in the upper grades. Please feel free to join us.  The sessions will be recorded for those who are not able to attend at the times listed below.  

Proficient readers Grades 3-6 - March 20th at 9am

Here is the link to join us: https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/s/96238850039

  Links to previous sessions:

Supporting your Emergent/Beginning Readers

Recording

Passcode: MjNf$%7!&q

 

Shifts in Literacy Instruction

Slidedeck

Recording

Passcode: %JB*5Aw95x

Upcoming Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form

Last week you were contacted through email with a link to the FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form Online. This questionnaire is part of the Performance Evaluation Program and offers parents/guardians an opportunity to provide anonymous input about various topics related to our school. These topics include instructional leadership, school climate, management (human resources and organizational), communication and community relations, culturally responsive and equitable leadership, and professionalism.  

The questionnaire will be collected online between March 13 and March 24. When you receive an email from FCPS Surveys, please take a few minutes to complete the questionnaire. Your opinions matter! 

Stenwood Parent Reminder Texts

Do you ever feel like you need a quick reminder about a spirit day or upcoming school event?  We are creating a new TalkingPoints group that you can sign up for that will provide those quick reminders to come to you in a text because we know there is a lot to keep track of!  If you would like to join, please fill out this form

SOL Schedule for Grade 3-6 Students

SOL testing will be taking place in the month of May this year for students in grades 3-6. The SOL assessments are content assessments that measure a student’s growth in Reading, Mathematics, and Science (5th grade only). These tests will be conducted during the morning of the dates listed in the table below. Please mark your calendar - it is important that your child attend school on the dates designated for them to test.  Please ensure your child gets plenty of rest the night prior.

Understanding Virginia Growth Assessment (VGA) Reports

Grade 3-8 students across Virginia took VGA tests in fall and winter of 2022-23. FCPS mailed score reports to families earlier this month that combine Fall and Winter results. When viewing students’ scores, it is important to keep in mind that there is no “passing” or “failing” for VGA tests and that each vertical scaled score reflects performance on a single day. VGA results should be used alongside other available data for a more complete picture of students’ academic progress. Also keep in mind that the VGA asks questions from the entire curriculum, including some standards that will not be taught until later in the school year.  

The FCPS VGA Score Reports webpage now includes a section on Understanding VGA Results, featuring Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). This section will continue to be updated throughout the spring to address incoming questions and to reflect additional state guidance as it is released. 

Kiss N Ride Reminders

Some reminders from our Parent Handbook regarding student drop off and using Kiss N’ Ride.  These are in place for safety reasons.  We respectfully ask that you follow these if choosing to use Kiss N’ Ride. 

• Kiss N’ Ride opens at 8:20 and closes at 8:38 in the morning.  There is not supervision in the Kiss N’ Ride loop prior to 8:20.  
• 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 pass other cars that are loading or unloading.
• Do not park in the Kiss N’ Ride lane and leave your car unattended.
• Exit the Kiss N’ Ride promptly after loading or unloading children.
• Look carefully for students who may be crossing the street.
• Be considerate to our neighbors who live in our Kiss N’ Ride area. 
• Please only turn right into the Kiss N’ Ride loop, and right out of the loop.  Turning left causes back up and congestion.  The map below will help you navigate the appropriate route.
• If you park on surrounding streets, please remember that it is permit only parking and you must abide by the parking laws.  

Car riders must use the Kiss N’ Ride area on Citadel Place behind the school. For safety reasons, the front driveway is restricted to bus traffic in the morning and afternoon. Parents are not permitted to drop students off or use the circular driveway in front of the school.

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.  

Walker Reminders

As we shared last week, we do expect that walkers walk home immediately after school unless there is a parent or guardian at Stenwood to provide supervision.  

We have also had some recent questions about crosswalks and our crossing guard.  Unfortunately, crosswalks are only permitted where there are ADA accessible ramps (not driveways) which is why some were eliminated in the recent repaving.  If your child is a walker, please make sure you have reviewed the safest route for them.  If you notice Ms. Janet, our crossing guard, is not at her post, please call the front office so we can notify the Fairfax County Police Department and hopefully get an officer to cover the post.  

FCPS 2023 Purple Up! T-Shirt

April is the Month of the Military Child, a time to recognize children from military families for their contributions and sacrifices. FCPS is inviting all students, families, school employees, and community members to “Purple Up!” by wearing purple on April 19th for military children. For those who are interested, a special FCPS Purple Up! t-shirt is available for order now through March 16th: Order Here. 

Magnet School Application and Lottery Information

The Magnet Program registration window will be open from Wednesday March 1st, through Wednesday, April 12th, 2023.  No late applications are accepted.

https://www.fcps.edu/registration/elementary-magnet-school-lottery

Spring Photos Are Now Online!   Spring Portraits are now available to view and order online! 

All orders will include free shipping for the next two weeks.

Please visit: vosphoto.com/uc

Use your student ID when prompted for the online code.

For questions/concerns regarding school pictures, please email: [email protected]

Kilmer MS Presents Into the Woods 2023 - 24 Kindergarten Registration

Our Kindergarten registration for the 2023-2024 school year is now open.  Please use the online portal to submit your initial information and our registrar, Mrs. Hunt, will follow up with you.  

If you have a child at home who will be five by September 30th, please register now.  If you have any neighbors with rising kindergartners, please send this information to them, as well.  

Positivity Project: Wildcard Week

This week, teachers are going back and hitting lessons they may have missed or character strengths they feel their students really enjoyed discussing. The important thing to remember is that everyone has ALL 24 strengths within them, but some shine through more than others.

 

“Character, not circumstance, makes the person.”  

           ~Booker T. Washington

 

Questions you might enjoy talking about:

• When you think of character, what comes to mind?
• Do you think character is just ONE thing, or multiple things?
• Why do we need to continue educating ourselves about character?

School Meals and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications

Breakfast and Lunch

Breakfast and lunch are NO longer provided at no cost.  Breakfast will be $1.75.  Lunch will be $3.25, milk $0.60.  Breakfast and lunch will be served beginning the first day of school.  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.   You can find the menu for breakfast and lunch at https://fcps.nutrislice.com/menu/stenwood-elementary.  

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.  

Preschool Meets the Fairfax Country Fire Department! Spring Choral Concert! Learning at Stenwood! Stay Connected

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

WEBSITE: Stenwood ES

TWITTER: @StenwoodES

FACEBOOK: Stenwood Elementary

FACEBOOK (PTA): StenwoodPTA

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

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Hive Happenings Newsletter

Dear Stenwood Families, 

We can’t wait to see many of you tonight at Family Fun Night!  The PTA has arranged for multiple food trucks and fun!  Bingo is free!  Please remember this is a family event and parent supervision is required, this is not a drop off event.  

There is a lot of information included below, please take a minute to review the information that applies to your family.

See below for more information about: 

• Principal’s Coffee Monday @ 9am (Virtual) - How to Support your Reader - Reminder
• Upcoming Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form - Reminder
• Stenwood Parent Reminder Texts - Reminder
• SOL Schedule for Grade 3-6 Students - Reminder
• Kiss N Ride/Walkers Reminders - NEW
• Purple Up! - NEW
• Magnet School Application and Lottery Information - Reminder
• Spring Photos Are Now Online! - NEW
• Kilmer MS Presents Into the Woods - NEW
• Kindergarten Registration for 2023-24 School Year Now Available - Reminder

• Positivity Project: Identifying and Appreciating the Good in Others

• School Meals/Menu and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications - Reminder

 

Sincerely,

Erica Riley, Principal
[email protected] 
Twitter @esriley1

Meredith Mitchell, Assistant Principal 
[email protected]

Principal’s Coffee - How to Support your Reader

In a previous session, we shared about the shift in instruction in FCPS to the Science of Reading, if you missed that session, you can find the slidedeck and recording below. We would now like to invite you to a session to learn more about how you can support your reader at home.  

We are going to offer two sessions, one for students who are emergent/beginning readers, this will be geared to students who are mainly in Kindergarten - 2nd grade and a session for proficient readers - this session will be geared towards students in the upper grades. Please feel free to join us for one or both sessions.  The sessions will be recorded for those who are not able to attend at the times listed below.  

 

Emergent/beginning readers - March 13th at 9am

Here is the link to join us:  https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/s/96883693868

 

Proficient readers - March 20th at 9am

  Shifts in Literacy Instruction

            Slidedeck

            Recording:

https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/rec/play/K74umzJ46C806WhyNO38id2fCiU8LsnxNrhHon0WGV1yroWTMcMOIV6wjP6mvjy5l5dOWFjTLvav600x.o2kCPUvPUhzZIMF0

            Passcode: %JB*5Aw95x

Upcoming Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form

On Monday, March 13th, Stenwood parents/guardians will be contacted through email with a link to the FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form Online. This questionnaire is part of the Performance Evaluation Program and offers parents/guardians an opportunity to provide anonymous input about various topics related to our school. These topics include instructional leadership, school climate, management (human resources and organizational), communication and community relations, culturally responsive and equitable leadership, and professionalism.  

The questionnaire will be collected online between March 13th and March 24th. When you receive an email from FCPS Surveys, please take a few minutes to complete the questionnaire. Your opinions matter! 

Stenwood Parent Reminder Texts

Do you ever feel like you need a quick reminder about a spirit day or upcoming school event?  We are creating a new TalkingPoints group that you can sign up for that will provide those quick reminders to come to you in a text because we know there is a lot to keep track of!  If you would like to join, please fill out this form

SOL Schedule for Grade 3-6 Students

SOL testing will be taking place in the month of May this year for students in grades 3-6. The SOL assessments are content assessments that measure a student’s growth in Reading, Mathematics, and Science (5th grade only). These tests will be conducted during the morning of the dates listed in the table below. Please mark your calendar - it is important that your child attend school on the dates designated for them to test.  Please ensure your child gets plenty of rest the night prior.

Kiss N Ride Reminders

Some reminders from our Parent Handbook regarding student drop off and using Kiss N’ Ride.  These are in place for safety reasons.  We respectfully ask that you follow these if choosing to use Kiss N’ Ride. 

• Kiss N’ Ride opens at 8:20 and closes at 8:38 in the morning.  There is not supervision in the Kiss N’ Ride loop prior to 8:20.  
• 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 pass other cars that are loading or unloading.
• Do not park in the Kiss N’ Ride lane and leave your car unattended.
• Exit the Kiss N’ Ride promptly after loading or unloading children.
• Look carefully for students who may be crossing the street.
• Be considerate to our neighbors who live in our Kiss N’ Ride area. 
• Please only turn right into the Kiss N’ Ride loop, and right out of the loop.  Turning left causes back up and congestion.  The map below will help you navigate the appropriate route.
• If you park on surrounding streets, please remember that it is permit only parking and you must abide by the parking laws.  

Car riders must use the Kiss N’ Ride area on Citadel Place behind the school. For safety reasons, the front driveway is restricted to bus traffic in the morning and afternoon. Parents are not permitted to drop students off or use the circular driveway in front of the school.

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.  

Walker Reminders

As we shared last week, we do expect that walkers walk home immediately after school unless there is a parent or guardian at Stenwood to provide supervision.  

We have also had some recent questions about crosswalks and our crossing guard.  Unfortunately, crosswalks are only permitted where there are ADA accessible ramps (not driveways) which is why some were eliminated in the recent repaving.  If your child is a walker, please make sure you have reviewed the safest route for them.  If you notice Ms. Janet, our crossing guard, is not at her post, please call the front office so we can notify the Fairfax County Police Department and hopefully get an officer to cover the post.  

FCPS 2023 Purple Up! T-Shirt

April is the Month of the Military Child, a time to recognize children from military families for their contributions and sacrifices. FCPS is inviting all students, families, school employees, and community members to “Purple Up!” by wearing purple on April 19th for military children. For those who are interested, a special FCPS Purple Up! t-shirt is available for order now through March 16th: Order Here. 

Magnet School Application and Lottery Information

The Magnet Program registration window will be open from Wednesday March 1st, through Wednesday, April 12th, 2023.  No late applications are accepted.

https://www.fcps.edu/registration/elementary-magnet-school-lottery

Spring Photos Are Now Online!   Spring Portraits are now available to view and order online! 

All orders will include free shipping for the next two weeks.

Please visit: vosphoto.com/uc

Use your student ID when prompted for the online code.

For questions/concerns regarding school pictures, please email: [email protected]

Kilmer MS Presents Into the Woods 2023 - 24 Kindergarten Registration

Our Kindergarten registration for the 2023-2024 school year is now open.  Please use the online portal to submit your initial information and our registrar, Mrs. Hunt, will follow up with you.  

If you have a child at home who will be five by September 30th, please register now.  If you have any neighbors with rising kindergartners, please send this information to them, as well.  

Positivity Project: Identifying and Appreciating the Good in Others

This week, we are working on ONE of the FIVE overarching pillars of the Positivity Project. Identifying and appreciating the good in others can sometimes be difficult to do if we are too focused on ourselves.

 

“It’s not the failure of others to appreciate your abilities that should trouble you, but rather your failure to appreciate theirs.”  

           ~Confucius

 

Questions you might enjoy talking about:

• What is expressing appreciation?
• Why does it take COURAGE to express appreciation?
• What are some ways you can show appreciation of others?
• How does it make you feel when someone expresses appreciation?

School Meals and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications

Breakfast and Lunch

Breakfast and lunch are NO longer provided at no cost.  Breakfast will be $1.75.  Lunch will be $3.25, milk $0.60.  Breakfast and lunch will be served beginning the first day of school.  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.   You can find the menu for breakfast and lunch at https://fcps.nutrislice.com/menu/stenwood-elementary.  

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.  

Fun in AAP! Stay Connected

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

WEBSITE: Stenwood ES

TWITTER: @StenwoodES

FACEBOOK: Stenwood Elementary

FACEBOOK (PTA): StenwoodPTA

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

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Hive Happenings Newsletter

Dear Stenwood Families, 

We hope your family is enjoying the Student Holiday.  Our teachers are hard at work today, learning in a multitude of professional development opportunities and preparing for the remainder of the quarter.  While it has been a short week, we were busy with many Family Invite events and held one of our most anticipated events of the year - Kindergarten Orientation! Please continue to reach out to any neighbors with Kindergarten age children to encourage them to register.    

With the weather seemingly getting warmer, we want to remind all our families that if your child is a walker, they should be walking home immediately at the end of the day.  It may be enticing for your child to stick around and enjoy time on the playground or on school grounds, but please make sure they are only doing so with your direct supervision.  School staff are not available to supervise after dismissal. 

See below for more information about: 

• Principal’s Coffee - How to Support your Reader - Reminder
• Upcoming Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form - NEW
• Stenwood Parent Reminder Texts - Reminder
• SOL Schedule for Grade 3-6 Students - NEW
• Magnet School Application and Lottery Information - Reminder
• Kindergarten Registration for 2023-24 School Year Now Available - Reminder
• School Meals/Menu and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications - Reminder

Sincerely,

Erica Riley, Principal
[email protected] 
Twitter @esriley1

Meredith Mitchell, Assistant Principal 
[email protected]

Principal’s Coffee - How to Support your Reader

In a previous session, we shared about the shift in instruction in FCPS to the Science of Reading, if you missed that session, you can find the slidedeck and recording below. We would now like to invite you to a session to learn more about how you can support your reader at home.  

We are going to offer two sessions, one for students who are emergent/beginning readers, this will be geared to students who are mainly in Kindergarten - 2nd grade and a session for proficient readers - this session will be geared towards students in the upper grades. Please feel free to join us for one or both sessions.  The sessions will be recorded for those who are not able to attend at the times listed below.  

 

Emergent/beginning readers - March 13th at 9am

Proficient readers - March 20th at 9am

 

Links will be sent out as the date approaches.

 

Shifts in Literacy Instruction

            Slidedeck

            Recording:

https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/rec/play/K74umzJ46C806WhyNO38id2fCiU8LsnxNrhHon0WGV1yroWTMcMOIV6wjP6mvjy5l5dOWFjTLvav600x.o2kCPUvPUhzZIMF0

            Passcode: %JB*5Aw95x

Upcoming Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form

On Monday, March 13th, Stenwood parents/guardians will be contacted through email with a link to the FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form Online. This questionnaire is part of the Performance Evaluation Program and offers parents/guardians an opportunity to provide anonymous input about various topics related to our school. These topics include instructional leadership, school climate, management (human resources and organizational), communication and community relations, culturally responsive and equitable leadership, and professionalism.  

The questionnaire will be collected online between March 13th and March 24th. When you receive an email from FCPS Surveys, please take a few minutes to complete the questionnaire. Your opinions matter! 

Stenwood Parent Reminder Texts

Do you ever feel like you need a quick reminder about a spirit day or upcoming school event?  We are creating a new TalkingPoints group that you can sign up for that will provide those quick reminders to come to you in a text because we know there is a lot to keep track of!  If you would like to join, please fill out this form

SOL Schedule for Grade 3-6 Students

SOL testing will be taking place in the month of May this year for students in grades 3-6. The SOL assessments are content assessments that measure a student’s growth in Reading, Mathematics, and Science (5th grade only). These tests will be conducted during the morning of the dates listed in the table below. Please mark your calendar - it is important that your child attend school on the dates designated for them to test.  Please ensure your child gets plenty of rest the night prior.

Magnet School Application and Lottery Information

The Magnet Program registration window will be open from Wednesday March 1st, through Wednesday, April 12th, 2023.  No late applications are accepted.

https://www.fcps.edu/registration/elementary-magnet-school-lottery

2023 - 24 Kindergarten Registration

It is already that time of year to start planning for next year.  Our Kindergarten registration for the 2023-2024 school year is now open.  Please use the online portal to submit your initial information and our registrar, Mrs. Hunt, will follow up with you.  

If you have a child at home who will be five by September 30th, please register now.  If you have any neighbors with rising kindergartners, please send this information to them, as well.  

School Meals and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications

Breakfast and Lunch

Breakfast and lunch are NO longer provided at no cost.  Breakfast will be $1.75.  Lunch will be $3.25, milk $0.60.  Breakfast and lunch will be served beginning the first day of school.  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.   You can find the menu for breakfast and lunch at https://fcps.nutrislice.com/menu/stenwood-elementary.  

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.  

3rd Grade Parent Invite! Simple Machines Stenwood Hat Day! Stay Connected

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WEBSITE: Stenwood ES

TWITTER: @StenwoodES

FACEBOOK: Stenwood Elementary

FACEBOOK (PTA): StenwoodPTA

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Hive Happenings Newsletter

Dear Stenwood Families, 

Yesterday’s weather makes us think that spring is right around the corner!  These are also the days where our Lost and Found explodes.  Please make sure your child’s name is on all articles of clothing that they could take off (as well as water bottles, lunch boxes, etc.).  You are also welcome to check in at the office and take a peek in the Lost and Found.       

We have a lot of schedule impacts in the hive next week.  On Thursday we have a 2 hour early release.  We will also welcome our newest Stingers on Thursday afternoon.  If you have a rising kindergartener, we hope we see you on Thursday at 2:30.  Please also spread the word to your neighbors if they have school-aged children.  Friday is a student holiday.  

See below for more information about: 

• Stingers are Readers Week Begins on Monday February 27th! - New
• Principal’s Coffee - How to Support your Reader - New
• Stenwood Parent Reminder Texts - Reminder
• Magnet School Application and Lottery Information - Reminder
• Kindergarten Registration for 2023-24 School Year Now Available - Reminder
• Positivity Project: Love of Learning
• School Meals/Menu and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications - Reminder

Sincerely,

Erica Riley, Principal
[email protected] 
Twitter @esriley1

Meredith Mitchell, Assistant Principal 
[email protected]

Stingers Are Readers Week Begins on Monday February 27th!

To celebrate reading we will have Spirit Week--please encourage your students to participate in each day’s theme:

 

Monday, February 27th Head Full of Books Day Wear your favorite hat

 

Tuesday, February 28th Curl up with a Good Book Day Wear your favorite pajamas

(School appropriate)

  Wednesday, March 1st Super Reader Day Dress like your favorite hero Thursday, March 2nd Stingers are Readers Day Wear your favorite Stenwood Spirit Wear Principal’s Coffee - How to Support your Reader

In a previous session, we shared about the shift in instruction in FCPS to the Science of Reading, if you missed that session, you can find the slidedeck and recording below. We would now like to invite you to a session to learn more about how you can support your reader at home.  

We are going to offer two sessions, one for students who are emergent/beginning readers, this will be geared to students who are mainly in Kindergarten - 2nd grade and a session for proficient readers - this session will be geared towards students in the upper grades. Please feel free to join us for one or both sessions.  The sessions will be recorded for those who are not able to attend at the times listed below.  

 

Emergent/beginning readers - March 13th at 9am

Proficient readers - March 20th at 9am

 

Links will be sent out as the date approaches.

 

Shifts in Literacy Instruction

            Slidedeck

            Recording:

https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/rec/play/K74umzJ46C806WhyNO38id2fCiU8LsnxNrhHon0WGV1yroWTMcMOIV6wjP6mvjy5l5dOWFjTLvav600x.o2kCPUvPUhzZIMF0

            Passcode: %JB*5Aw95x

Stenwood Parent Reminder Texts

Do you ever feel like you need a quick reminder about a spirit day or upcoming school event?  We are creating a new TalkingPoints group that you can sign up for that will provide those quick reminders to come to you in a text because we know there is a lot to keep track of!  If you would like to join, please fill out this form

Magnet School Application and Lottery Information

The Magnet Program registration window will be open from Wednesday March 1st, through Wednesday, April 12th, 2023.  No late applications are accepted.

https://www.fcps.edu/registration/elementary-magnet-school-lottery

2023 - 24 Kindergarten Registration

It is already that time of year to start planning for next year.  Our Kindergarten registration for the 2023-2024 school year is now open.  Please use the online portal to submit your initial information and our registrar, Mrs. Hunt, will follow up with you.  

If you have a child at home who will be five by September 30th, please register now.  If you have any neighbors with rising kindergartners, please send this information to them, as well.  

Positivity Project: Love of Learning

This week, we are focusing on Love of Learning. You master new topics and skills on your own or in school.

 

"The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.”

                                                          ~B.B. King

 

Questions you might enjoy talking about:

• What kinds of things do you like learning?
• Do you think it’s true that you can learn ANYTHING?
• What do you think are the benefits of loving to learn?

School Meals and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications

Breakfast and Lunch

Breakfast and lunch are NO longer provided at no cost.  Breakfast will be $1.75.  Lunch will be $3.25, milk $0.60.  Breakfast and lunch will be served beginning the first day of school.  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.   You can find the menu for breakfast and lunch at https://fcps.nutrislice.com/menu/stenwood-elementary.  

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.  

4th Grade Strings Showcase! 4th Grade Butter Making Activity! 4th Grade and Kindergarten Reading Buddies! Stay Connected

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

WEBSITE: Stenwood ES

TWITTER: @StenwoodES

FACEBOOK: Stenwood Elementary

FACEBOOK (PTA): StenwoodPTA

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Hive Happenings Newsletter

Dear Stenwood Families, 

Our students are 100 days smarter! This week we did a lot of celebrating: we celebrated Valentine’s Day, 100th day, and our 1st graders celebrated 101 days of 1st grade.  We are so proud of the learning that your children have demonstrated.  Thank you to all of the class parents who organized our fun Valentine’s parties!

Today was a special treat when our 4th grade strings students were able to perform for their classmates and parents.  We like to call this occasion an Informance, because our musicians do an awesome job instructing the upcoming 3rd graders all about what they’ve learned in class so far this year.  We love that so many of our Stingers get involved in our music programs and are grateful for Ms. Campbell for leading today’s show! 

Monday, February 20th is a school holiday for students and staff.  We hope you enjoy the long weekend. 

See below for more information about: 

• Stenwood Parent Reminder Texts
• SEL Screener Information and Parent Workshop - Slidedeck and Recording - Reminder
• Magnet School Application and Lottery Information - Reminder
• Kindergarten Registration for 2023-24 School Year Now Available - Reminder
• Positivity Project: Humility
• School Meals/Menu and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications - Reminder

Sincerely,

Erica Riley, Principal
[email protected] 
Twitter @esriley1

Meredith Mitchell, Assistant Principal 
[email protected]

Stenwood Parent Reminder Texts

Do you ever feel like you need a quick reminder about a spirit day or upcoming school event?  We are creating a new TalkingPoints group that you can sign up for that will provide those quick reminders to come to you in a text because we know there is a lot to keep track of!  If you would like to join, please fill out this form. 

SEL Screener Information and Parent Workshop

Parents in grades 3-6, should have received your child’s SEL screener results in the mail.  FCPS has created a webpage dedicated to helping parents understand the results of the SEL screener data, how to talk to your child about the screener data, and conversation starters/skill builders for each of the domains.  Please take advantage of these resources.  If you did not have a chance to join our parent coffee on Tuesday, here is the recording and slidedeck.

Magnet School Application and Lottery Information

The Magnet Program registration window will be open from Wednesday March 1st, through Wednesday, April 12th, 2023.  No late applications are accepted.

https://www.fcps.edu/registration/elementary-magnet-school-lottery

2023 - 24 Kindergarten Registration

It is already that time of year to start planning for next year.  Our Kindergarten registration for the 2023-2024 school year is now open.  Please use the online portal to submit your initial information and our registrar, Mrs. Hunt, will follow up with you.  

If you have a child at home who will be five by September 30th, please register now.  If you have any neighbors with rising kindergartners, please send this information to them, as well.  

Positivity Project: Humility

This week, we are focusing on Humility. You do not seek the spotlight. You let your actions speak for themselves.

 

"Humility is not thinking less of yourself; it’s thinking of yourself less.”

                                                          ~Rick Warren

 

Questions you might enjoy talking about:

• How is being honest with yourself related to humility?
• Would you be a good teacher of humility?
• Why is humility important to lead others and to make a positive impact?

School Meals and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications

Breakfast and Lunch

Breakfast and lunch are NO longer provided at no cost.  Breakfast will be $1.75.  Lunch will be $3.25, milk $0.60.  Breakfast and lunch will be served beginning the first day of school.  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.   You can find the menu for breakfast and lunch at https://fcps.nutrislice.com/menu/stenwood-elementary.  

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.  

Valentine's Day Parties! Virtual Paint Night! Stay Connected

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

WEBSITE: Stenwood ES

TWITTER: @StenwoodES

FACEBOOK: Stenwood Elementary

FACEBOOK (PTA): StenwoodPTA

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

Dear Stenwood Families, 

Thank you to our school counselors!  Mrs. Hapangama and Mrs. Berick are always ready to come to the rescue and support all of our Stingers.  

We loved seeing so many Stingers last night at our PTA’s Paint Night!  It was so wonderful to see all of the budding artists! If you have not had a chance to submit your pictures from last night, please submit them here: https://forms.gle/r8wgEyF3MPkaF1ZZ9 (you have to be logged into gmail) or email them directly to Mrs. Krum, [email protected].  The link for submitting them on our website that was shared last night is unfortunately NOT working, so please send them again!  We want to see all the amazing artwork.   

Do you ever feel like you need a quick reminder about a spirit day or upcoming school event?  We are creating a new TalkingPoints group that you can sign up for that will provide those quick reminders to come to you in a text because we know there is a lot to keep track of!  If you would like to join, please fill out this form. 

Looking ahead to next week, Wednesday, 2/15 is spring picture day for both class pictures and individual portraits.  Friday, 2/17 is SCA Spirit Day and the theme is Wacky Day.  

See below for more information about: 

• Bus Delay Information - NEW
• SEL Screener Information and Parent Workshop - Slidedeck and Recording - NEW
• Magnet School Application and Lottery Information - Reminder
• Spring Picture Day - February 15th! - Reminder
• Kindergarten Registration for 2023-24 School Year Now Available - Reminder
• Positivity Project: Love
• School Meals/Menu and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications - Reminder

Sincerely,

Erica Riley, Principal
[email protected] 
Twitter @esriley1

Meredith Mitchell, Assistant Principal 
[email protected]

Bus Delay Information

FCPS has a Bus Delay Notification System to centrally alert families when buses are delayed.  Bookmark this site to stay informed!

SEL Screener Information and Parent Workshop

Parents in grades 3-6, should have received your child’s SEL screener results in the mail.  FCPS has created a webpage dedicated to helping parents understand the results of the SEL screener data, how to talk to your child about the screener data, and conversation starters/skill builders for each of the domains.  Please take advantage of these resources.  If you did not have a chance to join our parent coffee on Tuesday, here is the recording and slidedeck.

Magnet School Application and Lottery Information

The Magnet Program registration window will be open from Wednesday March 1st, through Wednesday, April 12th, 2023.  No late applications are accepted.

If you are interested to learn more about the programs and the registration process, you are encouraged to attend one of the Parent Informational Nights:

• Hunters Woods Elementary, February 13th, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - In-person
• Snow date: February 21st, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
• Bailey’s Upper, February 15th, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - Virtual only
• Bailey’s Primary, February 16th, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - In person
• Snow date: February 23rd, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.

https://www.fcps.edu/registration/elementary-magnet-school-lottery

Spring Picture Day - February 15th!

• Approximately ten days after picture day, parents/guardians will have the option to order online.
• Victor O’Neill Studio will offer free shipping during a two week period once images are online.
• Please feel free to direct questions regarding picture day or online ordering to our office at the following email: [email protected]

2023 - 24 Kindergarten Registration

It is already that time of year to start planning for next year.  Our Kindergarten registration for the 2023-2024 school year is now open.  Please use the online portal to submit your initial information and our registrar, Mrs. Hunt, will follow up with you.  

If you have a child at home who will be five by September 30th, please register now.  If you have any neighbors with rising kindergartners, please send this information to them, as well.  

Positivity Project: Love

This week, we are focusing on Love. You value close relationships with others and being close to people.

 

"Love and compassion are necessities not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive.”

                                                          ~Dalai Lama

 

Questions you might enjoy talking about:

• Why do you think defining love can be so difficult?
• Are there times when love is difficult to give others?
• Why do you think it’s often difficult to demonstrate love to our families and/or friends?

School Meals and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications

Breakfast and Lunch

Breakfast and lunch are NO longer provided at no cost.  Breakfast will be $1.75.  Lunch will be $3.25, milk $0.60.  Breakfast and lunch will be served beginning the first day of school.  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.   You can find the menu for breakfast and lunch at https://fcps.nutrislice.com/menu/stenwood-elementary.  

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.  

Lights, Camera, Action! 4th Grade and Kindergarten Reading Buddies! Fun at Recess! Fun at Lunch! Stay Connected

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

WEBSITE: Stenwood ES

TWITTER: @StenwoodES

FACEBOOK: Stenwood Elementary

FACEBOOK (PTA): StenwoodPTA

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

Dear Stenwood Families, 

We hope that many of you will join us for PTA’s virtual paint night next Thursday.  If you have not had a chance to sign up for a free kit of supplies, you need to by today!  Additional kits can be purchased if you or other family members want to have fun too!

We loved listening to our first graders share their poems this week.  We love celebrating our students and the hard work they put in everyday.  

Just a reminder, Stenwood has a no-food sharing policy as we have a lot of students at Stenwood with life-threatening food allergies.  It would also be great to have a conversation with your child about how to best protect their classmates from the allergens.  

On Wednesday, we will be sending home 2nd quarter progress reports.  

See below for more information about: 

• Safety Drill Information - NEW
• Reminder about Cell Phone Use - Reminder
• Magnet School Application and Lottery Information - Reminder
• Spring Picture Day - February 15th! - Reminder
• Kindergarten Registration for 2023-24 School Year Now Available - NEW
• Tech Adventure Camp! - Reminder
• Positivity Project: Cheering Others’ Success
• School Meals/Menu and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications - Reminder

Sincerely,

Erica Riley, Principal
[email protected] 
Twitter @esriley1

Meredith Mitchell, Assistant Principal 
[email protected]

Safety Drill Information

Keeping students and staff safe is a priority for all of us. We have a crisis management and emergency preparedness plan for our school that is reviewed and updated regularly. Our plan includes procedures on how to respond to incidents such as fires and tornadoes. We also just completed our second bus evacuation drill for the year earlier this week.  Students and staff regularly practice these drills every school year. This also includes practicing the lockdown drill.

For your awareness, we will have a lockdown drill sometime next week.  All students in PreK-6th grade will participate in the lockdown drill.  Additional information on lockdown drills, including parent tips and FAQs, can be found on the Emergency Planning and Crisis Response web page. After reviewing this content, you should discuss the value of these safety drills with your child.

Keeping our school safe and secure for all students and staff involves the participation of the entire school community, and we thank you for helping to keep our school safe.

Reminder about Cell Phone Use

In elementary school, Kindergarten-sixth grade student’s phones must be silenced and in backpacks for the duration of the school day. Watches that serve a dual purpose (e.g., smart watch) may be worn; however, phone features (e.g., texting, Internet, calls, etc.) are to be off during the school day. Students are prohibited from using phones, smart watches, tablets, and other mobile devices in restrooms, cafeteria, and recess unless there is a true emergency.  The full SR&R can be accessed online at: https://www.fcps.edu/srr

Magnet School Application and Lottery Information

The Magnet Program registration window will be open from Wednesday March 1st, through Wednesday, April 12th, 2023.  No late applications are accepted.

If you are interested to learn more about the programs and the registration process, you are encouraged to attend one of the Parent Informational Nights:

• Hunters Woods Elementary, February 13th, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - In-person
• Snow date: February 21st, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
• Bailey’s Upper, February 15th, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - Virtual only
• Bailey’s Primary, February 16th, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - In person
• Snow date: February 23rd, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.

https://www.fcps.edu/registration/elementary-magnet-school-lottery

Spring Picture Day - February 15th!

We need 2 volunteers from the community to help navigate the flow. Would you like to volunteer? For more information, or to sign up contact Nora Marrero in the Stenwood front office.

• Approximately ten days after picture day, parents/guardians will have the option to order online.
• Victor O’Neill Studio will offer free shipping during a two week period once images are online.
• Please feel free to direct questions regarding picture day or online ordering to our office at the following email: [email protected]

2023 - 24 Kindergarten Registration

It is already that time of year to start planning for next year.  Our Kindergarten registration for the 2023-2024 school year is now open.  Please use the online portal to submit your initial information and our registrar, Mrs. Hunt, will follow up with you.  

If you have a child at home who will be five by September 30th, please register now.  If you have any neighbors with rising kindergartners, please send this information to them, as well.  

FCPS Tech Adventure Camp 

The Career and Technical Education (CTE) office of FPCS is planning a Tech Adventure Camp (TAC), a weekly exploratory camp designed to give students the opportunity to explore STEAM, culinary, health, trades, business, and marketing areas. The camp is open to students in grades K-6 during the 2022-23 school year.

Eligibility

Open to students in grades K-6 during the 2022-23 school year. Space is limited, and registration is on a first-come basis until seats are filled.

All students are welcome: FCPS students, Students enrolled in private schools, Students who are homeschooled, Non-Fairfax County residents.

Positivity Project: Cheering Others’ Success

This week, we are working on ONE of the FIVE overarching pillars of the Positivity Project. Cheering others’ success is an important test of our character every single day.

 

"Friends don’t get jealous of each other or begrudge the other for finding success. They celebrate every victory together.”  

                                                          ~Karen Kingsbury

 

How to Be Happy for the Success of Others:

1. Be grateful. The root of jealousy is cut off when you focus on the things you DO have, not that you don’t have.
2. Be inspired instead of discouraged by their success.
3. Don’t compare yourself to others. Everyone is different.
4. Know that your value does not come from external things.

School Meals and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications

Breakfast and Lunch

Breakfast and lunch are NO longer provided at no cost.  Breakfast will be $1.75.  Lunch will be $3.25, milk $0.60.  Breakfast and lunch will be served beginning the first day of school.  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.   You can find the menu for breakfast and lunch at https://fcps.nutrislice.com/menu/stenwood-elementary.  

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.  

First Grade Poetry Reading! Fun Outside! Fun in the Classroom! Stay Connected

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

WEBSITE: Stenwood ES

TWITTER: @StenwoodES

FACEBOOK: Stenwood Elementary

FACEBOOK (PTA): StenwoodPTA

2620 Gallows Road Vienna, VA 22180 |  Main Office: 703.208.7600
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Hive Happenings Newsletter SEL Screener Information and Parent Workshop

Parents in grades 3-6, soon you will be receiving your child’s SEL screener results in the mail.  FCPS has created a webpage dedicated to helping parents understand the results of the SEL screener data, how to talk to your child about the screener data, and conversation starters/skill builders for each of the domains.  Please take advantage of these resources.

Our Stenwood Mental Health Team will be offering a Parent Coffee on Tuesday, 1/31 at 8:30am on Zoom.  During this time, the team will share about SEL (Social Emotional Learning), about the screener itself, talk about how to interpret results, and share some of the supports Stenwood has in place for students. Please use this link to access the session.

https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/96240956967pwd=SUFHL3MxbExvc3FEOXpobzlDL2wyZz09

This session will be recorded for anyone who is unable to attend.  

 

Sincerely,

 

Erica Riley, Principal
[email protected] 
Twitter @esriley1

 

Meredith Mitchell, Assistant Principal 
[email protected]

Stay Connected

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

WEBSITE: Stenwood ES

TWITTER: @StenwoodES

FACEBOOK: Stenwood Elementary

FACEBOOK (PTA): StenwoodPTA

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

Dear Stenwood Families, 

We are so proud of the progress our Stingers have made so far this year!  Looking back to when they arrived in August until now, we are so impressed by your children.  

The time has already come for us to start planning for next year!  We have sent home the intention forms and we have Kindergarten Orientation coming up on March 2nd.  If you have any neighbors that have children that turn 5 on or before September 30th, please let them know to reach out to Mrs. Hunt, [email protected] as soon as possible so we can ensure they have all the information they need. 

See below for more information about: 

• SEL Screener Information and Parent Workshop - Next Week
• Reminder about Cell Phone Use - NEW

• Parents and Guardians of Rising 7th Graders - Update

• Magnet School Application and Lottery Information - Reminder
• Spring Picture Day - February 15th! - NEW
• CYS Military Family Life Counselors- Lunch and Learn Sessions - Reminder
• Alcohol and Drug Parent Information at Marshall - Next Week
• Tech Adventure Camp! - NEW
• Positivity Project: Wildcard Week
• School Meals/Menu and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications - Reminder

Sincerely,

Erica Riley, Principal
[email protected] 
Twitter @esriley1

Meredith Mitchell, Assistant Principal 
[email protected]

SEL Screener Information and Parent Workshop

Parents in grades 3-6, soon you will be receiving your child’s SEL screener results in the mail.  FCPS has created a webpage dedicated to helping parents understand the results of the SEL screener data, how to talk to your child about the screener data, and conversation starters/skill builders for each of the domains.  Please take advantage of these resources.

Our Stenwood Mental Health Team will be offering a Parent Coffee on Tuesday, 1/31 at 8:30am on Zoom.  During this time, the team will share about SEL (Social Emotional Learning), about the screener itself, talk about how to interpret results, and share some of the supports Stenwood has in place for students. Please use this link to access the session. This session will be recorded for anyone who is unable to attend.  

Reminder about Cell Phone Use

In elementary school, Kindergarten-sixth grade student’s phones must be silenced and in backpacks for the duration of the school day. Watches that serve a dual purpose (e.g., smart watch) may be worn; however, phone features (e.g., texting, Internet, calls, etc.) are to be off during the school day. Students are prohibited from using phones, smart watches, tablets, and other mobile devices in restrooms, cafeteria, and recess unless there is a true emergency.  The full SR&R can be accessed online at: https://www.fcps.edu/srr

Parents and Guardians of Rising 7th Graders

It’s that time of year where your children start the transition process for Middle School! You may have received the following information via post mail or e-notify from Kilmer and Thoreau too, but just in case we are putting it in Hive Happenings for your convenience. Below are links to the Rising 7th grade events that are happening at Kilmer and Thoreau soon.

Update: The zoom link for Kilmer's virtual Curriculum Night on January 30th from 6PM-7PM is available! Here is the link: KMS Virtual Curriculum Night

2023 Rising 7th grader information for Kilmer

2023 Rising 7th grader information for Thoreau

Registration Activities Flyer for Thoreau

Note: Parents of students eligible for Level IV services:  If you are living in the Thoreau boundaries, your child is eligible to attend Kilmer as their assigned center school.  You may also send your child to Thoreau for Local Level IV services. You may want to attend the Kilmer and Thoreau events as you make your decision. They will provide information on this process.

UPDATE! Both Kilmer and Thoreau Middle School Counselors are coming to Stenwood on Friday February 10th, 9:00-9:45 AM to guide students on course registration. Since 6th graders will be registering for their middle school courses that day please make sure their laptops are fully charged and they also bring them to school. We kindly ask to avoid making any appointments (dentist, doctors etc.) on this date and time.

Should you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact Ms. Hapangama.

Magnet School Application and Lottery Information

The Magnet Program registration window will be open from Wednesday March 1st, through Wednesday, April 12th, 2023.  No late applications are accepted.

If you are interested to learn more about the programs and the registration process, you are encouraged to attend one of the Parent Informational Nights:

• Hunters Woods Elementary, February 13th, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - In-person
• Snow date: February 21st, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
• Bailey’s Upper, February 15th, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - Virtual only
• Bailey’s Primary, February 16th, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - In person
• Snow date: February 23rd, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.

https://www.fcps.edu/registration/elementary-magnet-school-lottery

Spring Picture Day - February 15th!

• Approximately ten days after picture day, parents/guardians will have the option to order online.
• Victor O’Neill Studio will offer free shipping during a two week period once images are online.
• Please feel free to direct questions regarding picture day or online ordering to our office at the following email: [email protected]

CYS Military Family Life Counselors Lunch and Learn Sessions Alcohol and Drug Parent Information Session at Marshall

Presentation from the FCPS Office of Student Safety and Wellness: Preparing Families for Difficult Conversations about Alcohol & Drugs.

FCPS Tech Adventure Camp 

The Career and Technical Education (CTE) office of FPCS is planning a Tech Adventure Camp (TAC), a weekly exploratory camp designed to give students the opportunity to explore STEAM, culinary, health, trades, business, and marketing areas. The camp is open to students in grades K-6 during the 2022-23 school year.

Eligibility

Open to students in grades K-6 during the 2022-23 school year. Space is limited, and registration is on a first-come basis until seats are filled.

All students are welcome: FCPS students, Students enrolled in private schools, Students who are homeschooled, Non-Fairfax County residents.

Positivity Project: Wildcard Week

This week, teachers are going back and hitting lessons they may have missed or character strengths they feel their students really enjoyed discussing. Over the last six weeks, we have learned about Integrity, Love, Humility, Enthusiasm, Social Intelligence, and Love of Learning. The important thing to remember is that everyone has ALL 24 strengths within them, but some shine through more than others.

 

"Character, not circumstance, makes the person.”

                                                          ~Booker T. Washington

 

Questions you might enjoy talking about:

• When you think of character, what comes to mind?
• Do you think character is just ONE thing, or multiple things?
• Why do we need to continue educating ourselves about character?

School Meals and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications

Breakfast and Lunch

Breakfast and lunch are NO longer provided at no cost.  Breakfast will be $1.75.  Lunch will be $3.25, milk $0.60.  Breakfast and lunch will be served beginning the first day of school.  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.   You can find the menu for breakfast and lunch at https://fcps.nutrislice.com/menu/stenwood-elementary.  

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 6th Grade Poetry Slam! Stay Connected

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

WEBSITE: Stenwood ES

TWITTER: @StenwoodES

FACEBOOK: Stenwood Elementary

FACEBOOK (PTA): StenwoodPTA

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

Dear Stenwood Families, 

Next week wraps up the final days of the 2nd quarter!  We can’t believe we are already halfway through the 22-23 school year.  We loved seeing all of the Career Day outfits today; our future looks very bright with our Stingers leading the way!

As a reminder, Wednesday 1/25 is a 2 hour early release day, Thursday 1/26, and Friday 1/27 are student holidays. Our teachers and staff will be using these days to participate in professional development and complete 2nd quarter progress reports.  You can expect progress reports to go home on Wednesday, February 8th. 

See below for more information about: 

• SEL Screener Information and Parent Workshop - Reminder
• Yearbook Ordering - *Deadline is TODAY!* - Reminder

• Parents and Guardians of Rising 7th Graders - Reminder

• Magnet School Application and Lottery Information - NEW
• CYS Military Family Life Counselors- Lunch and Learn Sessions - NEW
• COVID-19 Compensatory Education Plan Meetings for Families of Students with Disabilities - NEW
• Alcohol and Drug Parent Information at Marshall - Reminder
• Tech Adventure Camp! - NEW
• Sign Up to be an FCPS Science Fair Judge- Reminder
• Positivity Project: Social Intelligence
• School Meals/Menu and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications - Reminder

Sincerely,

Erica Riley, Principal
[email protected] 
Twitter @esriley1

Meredith Mitchell, Assistant Principal 
[email protected]

SEL Screener Information and Parent Workshop

Parents in grades 3-6, soon you will be receiving your child’s SEL screener results in the mail.  FCPS has created a webpage dedicated to helping parents understand the results of the SEL screener data, how to talk to your child about the screener data, and conversation starters/skill builders for each of the domains.  Please take advantage of these resources.

Our Stenwood Mental Health Team will be offering a Parent Coffee on Tuesday, 1/31 at 8:30am on Zoom.  During this time, the team will share about SEL (Social Emotional Learning), about the screener itself, talk about how to interpret results, and share some of the supports Stenwood has in place for students.  A link will be provided at a closer date.  This session will be recorded for anyone who is unable to attend.  

Yearbook Ordering - Deadline Today!

Yearbooks are sold ONLY online; they can be purchased for $16.25 using a credit card or PayPal account.  Yearbooks and order options will be delivered to the school at the end of the school year.

 

Simply go to yearbookforever.com and enter our school name.

DEADLINE IS January 20th, 2023 FOR ALL YEARBOOK ORDERS.

Parents and Guardians of Rising 7th Graders

It’s that time of year where your children start the transition process for Middle School! You may have received the following information via post mail or e-notify from Kilmer and Thoreau too, but just in case we are putting it in Hive Happenings for your convenience. Below are links to the Rising 7th grade events that are happening at Kilmer and Thoreau soon.

2023 Rising 7th grader information for Kilmer

2023 Rising 7th grader information for Thoreau

Registration Activities Flyer for Thoreau

Note: Parents of students eligible for Level IV services:  If you are living in the Thoreau boundaries, your child is eligible to attend Kilmer as their assigned center school.  You may also send your child to Thoreau for Local Level IV services. You may want to attend the Kilmer and Thoreau events as you make your decision. They will provide information on this process.

UPDATE! Both Kilmer and Thoreau Middle School Counselors are coming to Stenwood on Friday February 10th, 9:00-9:45 AM to guide students on course registration. Since 6th graders will be registering for their middle school courses that day please make sure their laptops are fully charged and they also bring them to school. We kindly ask to avoid making any appointments (dentist, doctors etc.) on this date and time.

Should you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact Ms. Hapangama.

Magnet School Application and Lottery Information

The Magnet Program registration window will be open from Wednesday March 1st, through Wednesday, April 12th, 2023.  No late applications are accepted.

If you are interested to learn more about the programs and the registration process, you are encouraged to attend one of the Parent Informational Nights:

• Hunters Woods Elementary, February 13th, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - In-person
• Snow date: February 21st, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
• Bailey’s Upper, February 15th, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - Virtual only
• Bailey’s Primary, February 16th, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - In person
• Snow date: February 23rd, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.

https://www.fcps.edu/registration/elementary-magnet-school-lottery

CYS Military Family Life Counselors Lunch and Learn Sessions COVID-19 Compensatory Education Plan Meetings for Families of Students with Disabilities

Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to implementing a plan for COVID-19 compensatory education as part of its obligation to provide a free appropriate public education (FAPE) to students with disabilities. Please join us at an informational meeting for parents/guardians and other stakeholders:

Wednesday, January 25th, 7-9 p.m.

Visit our website to see what language interpretation services will be available at each meeting and to learn more about the COVID-19 Compensatory Education Plan.

Alcohol and Drug Parent Information Session at Marshall

Presentation from the FCPS Office of Student Safety and Wellness: Preparing Families for Difficult Conversations about Alcohol & Drugs.

FCPS Tech Adventure Camp 

The Career and Technical Education (CTE) office of FPCS is planning a Tech Adventure Camp (TAC), a weekly exploratory camp designed to give students the opportunity to explore STEAM, culinary, health, trades, business, and marketing areas. The camp is open to students in grades K-6 during the 2022-23 school year.

Eligibility

Open to students in grades K-6 during the 2022-23 school year. Space is limited, and registration is on a first-come basis until seats are filled.

All students are welcome: FCPS students, Students enrolled in private schools, Students who are homeschooled, Non-Fairfax County residents.

Sign Up to be an FCPS Science Fair Judge Positivity Project: Social Intelligence

This week, we are focusing on Social Intelligence. You are aware of other people’s thoughts and feelings. You understand why they do things.

 

"When people talk, listen completely. Most people never listen.”

                                                          ~Ernest Hemingway

 

Questions you might enjoy talking about:

• What does a good listener do?
• What does being a good listener have to do with Social Intelligence?
• What can you do to be a better listener?

School Meals and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications

Breakfast and Lunch

Breakfast and lunch are NO longer provided at no cost.  Breakfast will be $1.75.  Lunch will be $3.25, milk $0.60.  Breakfast and lunch will be served beginning the first day of school.  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.   You can find the menu for breakfast and lunch at https://fcps.nutrislice.com/menu/stenwood-elementary.  

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.  

Career Day! Stay Connected

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

WEBSITE: Stenwood ES

TWITTER: @StenwoodES

FACEBOOK: Stenwood Elementary

FACEBOOK (PTA): StenwoodPTA

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

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Hive Happenings Newsletter

Dear Stenwood Families, 

Thank you to our amazing strings and band students who delighted us this week with their winter concert.  If you missed it, feel free to watch it here: Strings, Band.  

Next Friday is our next SCA Spirit Day, the theme is Career Day.  Students are invited to dress up as they would for a possible future career.  

Monday is a holiday to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  We also have the end of the quarter nearing, Wednesday 1/25 is a 2 hour early release day, Thursday 1/26, and Friday 1/27 are student holidays. 

See below for more information about: 

• SEL Screener Information and Parent Workshop - Reminder

• Parents and Guardians of Rising 7th Graders - UPDATED

• Yearbook Ordering - *Deadline Next Week!* - Reminder
• Magnet School Application and Lottery Information - NEW
• COVID-19 Compensatory Education Plan Meetings for Families of Students with Disabilities - NEW
• Alcohol and Drug Parent Information at Marshall - Reminder
• Sign Up to be an FCPS Science Fair Judge- Reminder
• Positivity Project: Perseverance
• School Meals/Menu and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications - Reminder

Sincerely,

Erica Riley, Principal
[email protected] 
Twitter @esriley1

Meredith Mitchell, Assistant Principal 
[email protected]

SEL Screener Information and Parent Workshop

Parents in grades 3-6, soon you will be receiving your child’s SEL screener results in the mail.  FCPS has created a webpage dedicated to helping parents understand the results of the SEL screener data, how to talk to your child about the screener data, and conversation starters/skill builders for each of the domains.  Please take advantage of these resources.

Our Stenwood Mental Health Team will be offering a Parent Coffee on Tuesday, 1/31 at 8:30am on Zoom.  During this time, the team will share about SEL (Social Emotional Learning), about the screener itself, talk about how to interpret results, and share some of the supports Stenwood has in place for students.  A link will be provided at a closer date.  This session will be recorded for anyone who is unable to attend.  

Parents and Guardians of Rising 7th Graders

It’s that time of year where your children start the transition process for Middle School! You may have received the following information via post mail or e-notify from Kilmer and Thoreau too, but just in case we are putting it in Hive Happenings for your convenience. Below are links to the Rising 7th grade events that are happening at Kilmer and Thoreau soon.

2023 Rising 7th grader information for Kilmer

2023 Rising 7th grader information for Thoreau

Registration Activities Flyer for Thoreau

Note: Parents of students eligible for Level IV services:  If you are living in the Thoreau boundaries, your child is eligible to attend Kilmer as their assigned center school.  You may also send your child to Thoreau for Local Level IV services. You may want to attend the Kilmer and Thoreau events as you make your decision. They will provide information on this process.

UPDATE! Both Kilmer and Thoreau Middle School Counselors are coming to Stenwood on Friday February 10th, 9:00-9:45 AM to guide students on course registration. Since 6th graders will be registering for their middle school courses that day please make sure their laptops are fully charged and they also bring them to school. We kindly ask to avoid making any appointments (dentist, doctors etc.) on this date and time.

Should you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact Ms. Hapangama.

Yearbook Ordering

Yearbooks are sold ONLY online; they can be purchased for $16.25 using a credit card or PayPal account.  Yearbooks and order options will be delivered to the school at the end of the school year.

 

Simply go to yearbookforever.com and enter our school name.

DEADLINE IS January 20th, 2023 FOR ALL YEARBOOK ORDERS.

Magnet School Application and Lottery Information

The Magnet Program registration window will be open from Wednesday March 1st, through Wednesday, April 12th, 2023.  No late applications are accepted.

If you are interested to learn more about the programs and the registration process, you are encouraged to attend one of the Parent Informational Nights:

• Hunters Woods Elementary, February 13th, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - In-person
• Snow date: February 21st, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
• Bailey’s Upper, February 15th, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - Virtual only
• Bailey’s Primary, February 16th, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - In person
• Snow date: February 23rd, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.

https://www.fcps.edu/registration/elementary-magnet-school-lottery

COVID-19 Compensatory Education Plan Meetings for Families of Students with Disabilities

Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to implementing a plan for COVID-19 compensatory education as part of its obligation to provide a free appropriate public education (FAPE) to students with disabilities. Please join us at an informational meeting for parents/guardians and other stakeholders:

Tuesday, January 17th, 7-9 p.m.

Wednesday, January 25th, 7-9 p.m.

Visit our website to see what language interpretation services will be available at each meeting and to learn more about the COVID-19 Compensatory Education Plan.

Alcohol and Drug Parent Information Session at Marshall

Presentation from the FCPS Office of Student Safety and Wellness: Preparing Families for Difficult Conversations about Alcohol & Drugs.

Sign Up to be an FCPS Science Fair Judge Positivity Project: Perseverance

This week, we are focusing on Perseverance. You complete what you start despite obstacles. You never give up.

 

"It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up.”

                                                          ~Babe Ruth

 

Questions you might enjoy talking about:

• What is involved in perseverance?
• How is perseverance related to teamwork? Creativity? Optimism?
• How can a growth-mindset help as you think about perseverance?

School Meals and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications

Breakfast and Lunch

Breakfast and lunch are NO longer provided at no cost.  Breakfast will be $1.75.  Lunch will be $3.25, milk $0.60.  Breakfast and lunch will be served beginning the first day of school.  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.   You can find the menu for breakfast and lunch at https://fcps.nutrislice.com/menu/stenwood-elementary.  

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.  

Band & Strings Concert! Marshall Pyramid Choral Workshop Featuring Our Talented 6th Graders! Career Presentation! Stay Connected

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

WEBSITE: Stenwood ES

TWITTER: @StenwoodES

FACEBOOK: Stenwood Elementary

FACEBOOK (PTA): StenwoodPTA

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

Dear Stenwood Families, 

Every year our kindergarteners learn about jobs in the community.  Parents are invited to share their community-related jobs.  This year, they are lucky enough to have a parent who is a cyber crimes investigator and will be bringing his Lenco BearCat vehicle today in the front circle.  Students will have the opportunity to see some of the special ear protection equipment and some of the protective gear he wears.  We wanted to share so that no one was alarmed.  We will make sure to share some great pictures! 

 

Sincerely,

 

Erica Riley, Principal
[email protected] 
Twitter @esriley1

 

Meredith Mitchell, Assistant Principal 
[email protected]

Stay Connected

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

WEBSITE: Stenwood ES

TWITTER: @StenwoodES

FACEBOOK: Stenwood Elementary

FACEBOOK (PTA): StenwoodPTA

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

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Hive Happenings Newsletter

Dear Stenwood Families, 

We were so excited to welcome everyone back!  Here’s to a happy and healthy 2023 together at Stenwood!  

We jumped right back into learning and reviewing routines this week.  A new year is a great time to reset and start good habits.  If you need help setting up better routines for your house in the morning, or after school, or bedtime routines, please feel free to reach out to one of our amazing counselors who can help you develop a plan that works for your family and schedule.  

Thank you to our amazing 3rd graders who shared their All About Books with their families earlier this week!  We have so much expertise in our students! 

See below for more information about: 

• SEL Screener Information and Parent Workshop - NEW
• Fence Update - NEW
• Alcohol and Drug Parent Information at Marshall - Reminder

• Parents and Guardians of Rising 7th Graders - NEW

• Band & Strings Winter Concert - NEW
• Yearbook Ordering - *Deadline Fast Approaching!* - Reminder
• Sign Up to be an FCPS Science Fair Judge- Reminder
• Positivity Project: Prudence
• School Meals/Menu and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications - Reminder

Sincerely,

Erica Riley, Principal
[email protected] 
Twitter @esriley1

Meredith Mitchell, Assistant Principal 
[email protected]

SEL Screener Information and Parent Workshop

Parents in grades 3-6, soon you will be receiving your child’s SEL screener results in the mail.  FCPS has created a webpage dedicated to helping parents understand the results of the SEL screener data, how to talk to your child about the screener data, and conversation starters/skill builders for each of the domains.  Please take advantage of these resources.

Our Stenwood Mental Health Team will be offering a Parent Coffee on Tuesday, 1/31 at 8:30am on Zoom.  During this time, the team will share about SEL (Social Emotional Learning), about the screener itself, talk about how to interpret results, and share some of the supports Stenwood has in place for students.  A link will be provided at a closer date.  This session will be recorded for anyone who is unable to attend.  

Fence Update

The fence installation did begin over winter break, but was paused.  The pause was due to some community concern about the aesthetics of the fence.  We will provide any updates once we have them.  

Alcohol and Drug Parent Information Session at Marshall

Presentation from the FCPS Office of Student Safety and Wellness: Preparing Families for Difficult Conversations about Alcohol & Drugs.

Parents and Guardians of Rising 7th Graders

It’s that time of year where your children start the transition process for Middle School! You may have received the following information via post mail or e-notify from Kilmer and Thoreau too, but just in case we are putting it in Hive Happenings for your convenience. Below are links to the Rising 7th grade events that are happening at Kilmer and Thoreau soon.

2023 Rising 7th grader information for Kilmer

2023 Rising 7th grader information for Thoreau

Registration Activities Flyer for Thoreau

Note: Parents of students eligible for Level IV services:  If you are living in the Thoreau boundaries, your child is eligible to attend Kilmer as their assigned center school.  You may also send your child to Thoreau for Local Level IV services. You may want to attend the Kilmer and Thoreau events as you make your decision. They will provide information on this process.

Should you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact Ms. Hapangama.

Band & Strings Winter Concert

Join us this Tuesday, January 10th for a wonderful evening of music featuring our very own Stenwood Stingers!

5:45 - Strings Concert

6:30 - Band Concert

This event will be held in the Stenwood Gymnasium. See you there!

Yearbook Ordering

Yearbooks are sold ONLY online; they can be purchased for $16.25 using a credit card or PayPal account.  Yearbooks and order options will be delivered to the school at the end of the school year.

 

Simply go to yearbookforever.com and enter our school name.

DEADLINE IS January 20th, 2023 FOR ALL YEARBOOK ORDERS.

Sign Up to be an FCPS Science Fair Judge Positivity Project: Prudence

This week, we are focusing on Prudence. You plan for the future and achieve your goals by making careful everyday choices.

 

"When you make the right decision, it doesn’t really matter what anyone else thinks.”

                                                          ~Caroline Kennedy

 

Questions you might enjoy talking about:

• What does making good decisions have to do with prudence?
• Is it hard to make decisions in certain situations? If yes, which situations?
• Do you find it becoming harder or easier to make good decisions as you get older?

School Meals and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications

Breakfast and Lunch

Breakfast and lunch are NO longer provided at no cost.  Breakfast will be $1.75.  Lunch will be $3.25, milk $0.60.  Breakfast and lunch will be served beginning the first day of school.  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.   You can find the menu for breakfast and lunch at https://fcps.nutrislice.com/menu/stenwood-elementary.  

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.  

3rd Grade Parent Invite! Stay Connected

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

WEBSITE: Stenwood ES

TWITTER: @StenwoodES

FACEBOOK: Stenwood Elementary

FACEBOOK (PTA): StenwoodPTA

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

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Hive Happenings Newsletter

Dear Stenwood Families, 

We hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday season.  We look forward to everyone’s healthy return on Tuesday, January 3rd.  

Stenwood’s office will be closed during winter break.  The office will be intermittently checking voicemail messages and emails.  All teachers and staff have the full break off, so they will be unavailable until January 3rd.  

As we enter into winter break, today will be bittersweet as today was Ms. Craig’s last day with her class.  Ms. Craig has accepted the position of an Equity & Cultural Responsiveness Educational Specialist position in central office.  Ms. Craig has been a valued member of the Stenwood staff since 2007 and she will be greatly missed.   Ms. Craig’s students and parents had the opportunity to meet their new teacher Ms. Poplin who will start after winter break. 

See below for more information about: 

• Upcoming Fence Installation at Stenwood - Reminder
• Alcohol and Drug Parent Information at Marshall - Reminder
• Parent Advocacy Handbook - Reminder
• Yearbook Ordering - Reminder
• Sign Up to be an FCPS Science Fair Judge- Reminder
• School Meals/Menu and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications - Reminder

Sincerely,

Erica Riley, Principal
[email protected] 
Twitter @esriley1

Meredith Mitchell, Assistant Principal 
[email protected]

Upcoming Fence Installation at Stenwood

A reminder that our Stenwood playground will be closed for the first few days of next week for the installation of a new fence along the perimeter of the playground.  Please take a minute to read the Special Edition Hive Happenings from Monday for more information.  

Alcohol and Drug Parent Information Session at Marshall

Presentation from the the FCPS Office of Student Safety and Wellness: Preparing Families for Difficult Conversations about Alcohol & Drugs.

Parent Advocacy Handbook

FCPS has published a newly revised Parent Advocacy Handbook for parents and guardians. The handbook contains answers to many questions parents have about the school system and how they can best advocate for their student during various stages of their school experience. The handbook is available in the following languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, Korean, and Spanish. A limited number of hard copies of the handbook (in English and Spanish) are available in the front office or you can request a copy by emailing Karina Ocampo (Family Liaison) at [email protected].

Yearbook Ordering

Yearbooks are sold ONLY online; they can be purchased for $16.25 using a credit card or PayPal account.  Yearbooks and order options will be delivered to the school at the end of the school year.

 

Simply go to yearbookforever.com and enter our school name.

DEADLINE IS January 20th, 2023 FOR ALL YEARBOOK ORDERS.

Sign Up to be an FCPS Science Fair Judge School Meals and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications

Breakfast and Lunch

Breakfast and lunch are NO longer provided at no cost.  Breakfast will be $1.75.  Lunch will be $3.25, milk $0.60.  Breakfast and lunch will be served beginning the first day of school.  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.   You can find the menu for breakfast and lunch at https://fcps.nutrislice.com/menu/stenwood-elementary.  

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.  

Stay Connected

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WEBSITE: Stenwood ES

TWITTER: @StenwoodES

FACEBOOK: Stenwood Elementary

FACEBOOK (PTA): StenwoodPTA

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

Dear Stenwood Families, 

We wanted to share the news that Stenwood Elementary has been approved to add a fence to increase safety for students on our playground. The fence will run at the top of the slope along the back of the playground, take a slight turn, and then run parallel to the sidewalk on the school side of the pine trees. 

In an effort to be good neighbors, the fence will not completely block access to school grounds, as we recognize that the edges of our property serve as a critical pedestrian path to access Gallows Road and the Metro station. What it will do is move those pedestrians further away from where our students are actively playing, and funnel them through one specific path.

Below is a map with the approximate location of the fence.

 

Work is expected to begin next week and the playground will be closed for several days during the completion of the project. We expect the work to be completed before the students return from winter break.   

Thank you for supporting our school in being a safe place for students to learn and being good neighbors to our community. If you have any additional questions, do not hesitate to reach out.

 

Sincerely,

 

Erica Riley, Principal
[email protected] 
Twitter @esriley1

 

Meredith Mitchell, Assistant Principal 
[email protected]

Stay Connected

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

WEBSITE: Stenwood ES

TWITTER: @StenwoodES

FACEBOOK: Stenwood Elementary

FACEBOOK (PTA): StenwoodPTA

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

Dear Stenwood Families, 

 

Today was an exciting day for our 5th and 6th grade students - the Battle of the Books!  We are so proud of all our classes for their hard work and teamwork, and a special congratulations to Mrs. Shepherd’s class who claimed the Stennie as their prize! 

We look forward to one more week of learning with your child prior to the winter break!  If your travel plans require that your family head out early, please make sure to let the office know ahead of time through this attendance email:  [email protected] or submitting it online, https://stenwoodes.fcps.edu/attendance-form. We hope to see your child all week, as our teachers have lots of fun learning activities planned to close out 2022.

Additionally, parents of 4th-6th grade students, please be aware that FLE instruction will also take place next week.  See the first section below for some reminders.

See below for more information about: 

• Grades 4-6 FLE Dates and Resources - Reminder
• Alcohol and Drug Parent Information at Marshall - NEW
• Parent Advocacy Handbook - Reminder
• Supporting Your Child In A Digital World - NEW
• AAP Level IV Referrals - Due 12/15 - FINAL REMINDER
• Yearbook Ordering - Reminder
• Positivity Project
• School Meals/Menu and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications - Reminder
• Battle of the Books Recording - NEW

Sincerely,

Erica Riley, Principal
[email protected] 
Twitter @esriley1

Meredith Mitchell, Assistant Principal 
[email protected]

Grades 4-6 FLE Dates and Resource Reminder

Students in Grades 4-6 will participate in Human Growth and Development lessons that will be taking place the week of December 12-16.  The FLE Parent Resources continue to be available on Schoology for parents to preview, including specific lesson plans and media that will be used with students.

In order to access the material, please log into Schoology using your SIS username and password. From there, navigate to the FLE parent preview through the All Parent Page.

FLE Opt Out forms were collected at the beginning of the school year. Please contact Meredith Mitchell, [email protected], should you have any additional questions or concerns.

Alcohol and Drug Parent Information Session at Marshall

Presentation from the the FCPS Office of Student Safety and Wellness: Preparing Families for Difficult Conversations about Alcohol & Drugs.

Parent Advocacy Handbook

FCPS has published a newly revised Parent Advocacy Handbook for parents and guardians. The handbook contains answers to many questions parents have about the school system and how they can best advocate for their student during various stages of their school experience. The handbook is available in the following languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, Korean, and Spanish. A limited number of hard copies of the handbook (in English and Spanish) are available in the front office or you can request a copy by emailing Karina Ocampo (Family Liaison) at [email protected].

Advanced Academic Programs - Deadline 12/15 FINAL REMINDER

Level IV AAP Referrals (students in grades 2-6) for placement in the 2023-2024 school year are due no later than December 15th, 2022. Referrals can be submitted to the office or electronically emailed to Kaleigh Hartman at [email protected] any time between now and December 15th. If submitted electronically, you will receive an email confirmation from Mrs. Hartman within 48 business hours. Contact her if you have not received a confirmation.

Level IV Referral Form and Parent/Guardian Questionnaire can be found here.

• Parents may submit up to 2 – 8.5 x 11 single sided pages of work samples. It is recommended that parents write a brief description on the sample.

Mrs. Hartman held a parent information session on Level IV services and the referral process on September 16th.  If you were unable to join us, here is the slidedeck.

Yearbook Ordering

Yearbooks are sold ONLY online; they can be purchased for $16.25 using a credit card or PayPal account.  Yearbooks and order options will be delivered to the school at the end of the school year.

 

Simply go to yearbookforever.com and enter our school name.

DEADLINE IS January 20th, 2023 FOR ALL YEARBOOK ORDERS.

Positivity Project: Self Control

This week, we are focusing on Self-Control. You have the ability to control your emotions and behaviors. You think before you act.

 

“By constant self-discipline and self-control, you can develop greatness of character.”

                    ~Grenville Kleise

 

Questions you might enjoy talking about:

• Do you consider yourself to be a person who has self-control? What things do you do that indicate this?
• Why is self-regulation important?
• What happens when your emotions take over? How can you work on developing greater self-control?

School Meals and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications

Breakfast and Lunch

Breakfast and lunch are NO longer provided at no cost.  Breakfast will be $1.75.  Lunch will be $3.25, milk $0.60.  Breakfast and lunch will be served beginning the first day of school.  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.   You can find the menu for breakfast and lunch at https://fcps.nutrislice.com/menu/stenwood-elementary.  

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.  

Battle of the Books

What an amazing morning we had with all of our students in 5th and 6th grade. Congratulations to Mrs. Shepherd's class for winning the Stenny!

If you missed the Battle of the Books, below is the recording.  Make sure you use the password to be able to view it.  We missed recording the beginning part.  Please excuse any audio and video issues, sound is difficult with this event.  Thank you to our fabulous A/V Bee Club for recording, it was their first big event and rotated through roles.

https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/rec/share/7u88N0YzIyeQQLMKR5iOmCWJ3y0GYEaMmsMUaBjGGsAO_39RR5sZxSdJbFQQfsNJ.kXtaq1WDJVjNjn2p

Passcode: Battle2022!

Stay Connected

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

WEBSITE: Stenwood ES

TWITTER: @StenwoodES

FACEBOOK: Stenwood Elementary

FACEBOOK (PTA): StenwoodPTA

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