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Dear Stenwood Families,

Please remember to be sure to mark your calendar for April 3rd for our annual Curriculum Night when the entire Stenwood staff will be here to greet you (see information below), and while you are at it, be sure to mark your calendar for our Volunteer Breakfast on April 30th.

As mentioned in yesterday’s email message, please be on the lookout beginning today when all Stenwood parents will receive an email from FCPS Surveys inviting you to participate in a survey (please don’t inadvertently delete the email). The survey is a standard part of the principal evaluation process which occurs every three years, and you have the opportunity to provide anonymous input about various topics to include instructional leadership, school climate, human resources management, organizational management, communication and community relations, and professionalism. This is a standard part of the process, and your feedback is important to me; please know that I do value your input even though I am retiring this year! Please take a moment to offer your anonymous feedback using the link within the email. I appreciate your input, and I thank you for your time.

Thank you for your support of our Kids Heart Challenge. We raised a total of $15,048.00 for the American Heart Association. Thanks to Mrs. Udasco and Mrs. Opsahl for their coordination of this event.

And lastly, please join me in congratulating Mr. Vu, our Building Supervisor, on his promotion! Unfortunately, it means that Stenwood loses his services, but we are so happy for him for this well-deserved promotion.

Sincerely,
Principal Dammeyer
Assistant Principal Riley

A Message from FCPS--

In Fairfax County Schools, county agencies and families are working together to create an environment where children and youth can safely learn, work, and play. Similar to our message containing information about the 13 Reasons Why NETFLIX program and the Blue Whale Challenge, we are sending this communication to alert you to a recent rise in new games and social media challenges that encourage young people to participate in harmful behavior.

One example of this is a potentially harmful game called the “Momo Challenge" that has reportedly been posted on different social media platforms to include WhatsApp and assigns players a series of progressively more intense tasks, to include self-harm. It is important to note that the Momo Challenge is a hoax that has received a significant amount of media attention.

This hoax has been seen across the United States in recent months, targeting primarily elementary aged children. Vigilant parents and guardians in Fairfax County have also reported seeing information about the Momo Challenge or similar games on their children's phones and have alerted school authorities.

Please talk to your child about this type of internet hoax, and check his or her phone or other device for signs of an app or communications with anyone telling them to do specific tasks. This provides an excellent opportunity to remind your child of best practices for internet safety and digital citizenship:

   • Remind your child information shared on social media is not always true   and how quickly misinformation can create a panic online.

   • Children should never engage in conversations with strangers online.
   • Be aware of the sites and apps your children are using and know their usernames and passwords.
   • Turn off suggested autoplay on videos to stop children from viewing content they have not selected, and you have not approved.
   • If appropriate, tell your children that Momo is not real and will not hurt them.
   • Encourage open dialogue with them around any concerns.

FCPS has additional resources available on this website: https://www.fcps.edu/node/32086. If you have concerns about your child, please contact your school counselor. Please be aware that a number of mental health resources are available, including Fairfax County Public School resources: School Counseling Services at 571-423- 4420, School Psychology Services at 571-423-4250, and School Social Work Services at 571-423-4300 and Fairfax County resources: Crisis Link Hotline at 703-527-4077, Merrifield Emergency Services 703-573-5679 (available 24/7) or Entry and Referral during business hours at 703-383-8500. The Fairfax County Police Department non-emergency number is 703-691-2131.

More information about the Momo Challenge and other internet challenges or hoaxes is available at these links:

• An article from the Ohio Department of Education contains talking points to use when speaking with your child: http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Other-Resources/News/Know-Momo-and-her-Deadly-Challenge-to-our-Youth
• An article from Common Sense Media about online challenges: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/viral-youtube-challenges-internet-stunts-popular-with-kids

Wednesday, April 3, 2019

Book Fair- 6:00-7:45 p.m.
Kindergarten Musical- 6:30-7:00
Curriculum Night- 6:30-8:00 Stenwood Thinks Learning ROCKS!

Grab a passport and visit stations highlighting math, science, literacy, and fitness.
        • Homemade harmonicas
        • Make a Rockstar rocket
        • Learn about ancient civilizations
        • S.T.E.A.M. activity
        • Heart healthy fun
        • Electrical circuit creations
        • And much, much more

Kindergarten Presents
The Sound of Music: The Musical Join the kindergarten classes in the gym for a heartwarming presentation of songs from the movie, The Sound of Music. Visit the Book Fair

Browse Day – Friday, March 29th
9:00 am to 3:10 pm

Browse Day – Monday, April 1st
9:00 am to 3:10 pm

Browse Day – Tuesday, April 2nd
9:00 am to 3:10 pm

Browse/Buy Day – Wednesday, April 3rd
9:00 am to 3:10 pm and 6:00 to 8:00

Buy Day – Thursday, April 4th
9:00 am to 11:00 am

We need volunteers to assist with Bookfair, please signup here for available times.

 

6th grade is collecting: empty paper tower and toilet paper rolls, empty tissue boxes, for Curriculum Night.

Please have your child bring to school and give to a 6th grade teacher.

 

 

Buy your yearbook today!
Simply go to yearbookforever.com and enter our school name. 

Yearbooks are sold online this year; they can be purchased for $16.25 using a credit card, debit card or PayPal account. Yearbooks and ordered options will be delivered directly to the school. Deadline is May 25th, 2018.

Upcoming Events 03/15 - PTA Family Fun Night - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
03/29 - Cares Pizza
03/29 - 04/04 - Book Fair
04/01 - Snowdate / Picture Day (Class & Individuals)
04/01 - 04/12 - SCA School Supply Drive
04/03 - Curriculum Night, KG Musical & Grace Arts Show /
             6:30pm - 8:00pm
04/05 - Teacher Workday / Student Holiday
04/12 - SCA Spirit Day / Backwards Day

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March 6, 2019

Dear Stenwood Families:

A heads up to be sure to mark your calendar for April 3rd for our annual Curriculum Night when the entire Stenwood staff will be here to greet you, and while you are at it, be sure to mark your calendar for our Volunteer Breakfast on April 30th.  Additional information will be forthcoming later this month. 

Another heads up…be on the lookout beginning March 13th when all Stenwood parents will receive an email from FCPS Surveys inviting you to participate in a survey (please don’t inadvertently delete the email).  The survey is a standard part of the principal evaluation process which occurs every three years, and you have the opportunity to provide anonymous input about various topics to include instructional leadership, school climate, human resources management, organizational management, communication and community relations, and professionalism.   This is a standard part of the process, and your feedback is important to me; please know that I do value your input even though I am retiring this year!  Please take a moment to offer your anonymous feedback using the link within the email.  I appreciate your input, and I thank you for your time. 

Sincerely,
Principal Dammeyer
Assistant Principal Riley

Kindergarten Orientation Please join us on Monday, March 11, 2019 @ 1:30 p.m., for our Kindergarten Orientation. For registration information please email our registrar, Sonja Hunt at snhunt@fcps.edu
Buy your yearbook today - deadline April 30, 2019!
Simply go to yearbookforever.com and enter our school name.  Yearbooks are sold online this year; they can be purchased for $16.25 using a credit card, debit card or PayPal account. 

Friendly reminder: During special AM & PM school-wide events at Stenwood, we will request permission for our families to park within the surrounding neighborhoods.

Lost and Found

Is your student missing a jacket, sweater, water bottle or lunch box ... it's possible that we have it in our lost and found table.  Please stop by and check for any missing items.

Coming soon!! Picture Day has been rescheduled for April 1, 2019! We will send out fliers with updated information soon. Stenwood Staff and Community

Friendly reminder: FCPS Human Resource Department will be conducting a Principal Selection Process meeting on Thursday, March 7, 2019 in the cafeteria at 5:30 p.m.  Your input and attendance are welcomed!

3/11 - 3 hour Early Dismissal 3/11 - Kindergarten Orientation / 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. 3/12 - PTA Meeting / 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. 3/15 - SCA Spirit Day - Favorite Book Character Day 3/15 - PTA Family Fun Night / 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. 3/29 - Cares Pizza Lunch 3/29 - 4/4  - Spring Book Fair 4/1 - Spring Pictures / Snow date Makeup Upcoming Events

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Hive Happenings Newsletter Kindergarten Registration is now open! Please come by the front office to register your child. Questions? Contact our registrar, Sonja Hunt at snhunt@fcps.edu Stenwood’s Read Across America Week 2019 - Continues Thursday, February 28th  
Super Reader Day
Dress like your favorite superhero Friday, March 1st
“Thing One and Thing Two” Day
Find a friend and dress as twins
Buy your yearbook today - deadline April 30, 2019!
Simply go to yearbookforever.com and enter our school name.  Yearbooks are sold online this year; they can be purchased for $16.25 using a credit card, debit card or PayPal account. 

Friendly reminder: During special AM & PM school-wide events at Stenwood, we will request permission for our families to park within the surrounding neighborhoods.

Lost and Found

Is your student missing a jacket, sweater, water bottle or lunch box ... it's possible that we have it in our lost and found table.  Please stop by and check for any missing items.

Coming soon!! Picture Day has been rescheduled for April 1, 2019! We will send out fliers with updated information soon. Stenwood Staff and Community

Friendly reminder: FCPS Human Resource Department will be conducting a Principal Selection Process meeting on Thursday, March 7, 2019 in the cafeteria at 5:30 p.m.  Your input and attendance is welcomed!

2/28 - 6th grade field trip 3/4 - Club and Candid Photos 3/11 - 3 hour Early Dismissal 3/11 - Kindergarten Orientation / 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. 3/12 - PTA Meeting / 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. 3/15 - PTA Family Fun Night / 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Upcoming Events

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Hive Happenings Newsletter Kindergarten Registration is now open! Please come by the front office to register your child. Questions? Contact our registrar, Sonja Hunt at snhunt@fcps.edu Stenwood’s Read Across America Week 2019 Monday, February 25th
Read to a Friend Day
Bring your favorite stuffed animal
(Must fit in backpack) Tuesday, February 26th 
Curl up with a Good Book Day
Wear your favorite pajamas
(School appropriate) Wednesday, February 27th  
Stingers are Readers Day
Wear your favorite Stenwood Spirit Wear Thursday, February 28th  
Super Reader Day
Dress like your favorite superhero Friday, March 1st
“Thing One and Thing Two” Day
Find a friend and dress as twins
Buy your yearbook today - deadline April 30, 2019!
Simply go to yearbookforever.com and enter our school name.  Yearbooks are sold online this year; they can be purchased for $16.25 using a credit card, debit card or PayPal account. 

Friendly reminder: During special AM & PM school-wide events at Stenwood, we will request permission for our families to park within the surrounding neighborhoods.

Lost and Found

Is your student missing a jacket, sweater, water bottle or lunch box ... it's possible that we have it in our lost and found table.  Please stop by and check for any missing items.

Coming soon!!

Picture Day to be rescheduled! Stay tuned - notice will go out

2/22 - AAP Orientation / 8:45 - 9:30 a.m. 2/25 - Read across America week 2/28 - 6th grade field trip 3/1 - Cares Pizza 3/4 - Club and Candid Photos 3/11 - Kindergarten Orientation / 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. 3/12 - PTA Meeting / 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. 3/15 - PTA Family Fun Night / 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Upcoming Events

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Dear Stenwood Families:

Just a reminder…If you have a child who is being screened for consideration for the Advanced Academic Program, please mark your calendar for February 22 at 8:45-9:30 for our Local Level IV orientation session.  This meeting is mostly pertinent to parents of students who have been referred and might be found eligible for AAP Level IV services.  The eligibility letters are expected to be mailed by mid-April. 

Should you wish to complete a school health services survey regarding our very own Mary Ann Schall (health aide) and Vivienne Goldstein (public health nurse), please click on the link.  It takes less than 5 minutes. 

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/85QGH7C

Sincerely,
Principal Dammeyer
Assistant Principal Riley
Interim Assistant Principal Worek

Kindergarten Registration is now open! Please come by the front office to register your child. Questions? Contact our registrar, Sonja Hunt at snhunt@fcps.edu Stenwood’s Read Across America Week 2019 Monday, February 25th
Read to a Friend Day
Bring your favorite stuffed animal
(Must fit in backpack) Tuesday, February 26th 
Curl up with a Good Book Day
Wear your favorite pajamas
(School appropriate) Wednesday, February 27th  
Stingers are Readers Day
Wear your favorite Stenwood Spirit Wear Thursday, February 28th  
Super Reader Day
Dress like your favorite superhero Friday, March 1st
“Thing One and Thing Two” Day
Find a friend and dress as twins
Buy your yearbook today - deadline April 30, 2019!
Simply go to yearbookforever.com and enter our school name.  Yearbooks are sold online this year; they can be purchased for $16.25 using a credit card, debit card or PayPal account. 

Friendly reminder: During special AM & PM school-wide events at Stenwood, we will request permission for our families to park within the surrounding neighborhoods.

Lost and Found

Is your student missing a jacket, sweater, water bottle or lunch box ... it's possible that we have it in our lost and found table.  Please stop by and check for any missing items.

Coming soon!!

Picture Day in on Wednesday, February 20th.  Orders forms to be sent home today with all students.

2/13 - Cares Pizza 2/14 - Valentine's Day Parties, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 2/15 - SCA Spirit Day - Crazy Hair Day 2/18 - President's Day - No school 2/20 - Picture Day 2/25 - Read across America week 2/28 - 6th grade field trip 3/3 - Club and Candid Photos Upcoming Events

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Dear Stenwood Families:

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is studying how school environments relate to discipline practices in the school system. As part of the study, you will receive a survey from FCPS’ Office of Research and Strategic Improvement (ORSI). The surveys are designed to help FCPS understand your thoughts about the school environment and how discipline is approached in school. Surveys to parents will come via email; your participation is voluntary, and all responses will be anonymous. Thank you for your input. 

Sincerely,
Principal Dammeyer
Assistant Principal Riley
Interim Assistant Principal Worek

ATTENTION

Due to cancellation because of inclement weather, Kilmer will be hosting their Rising 7th grade Curriculum Night this evening from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Buy your yearbook today - deadline April 30, 2019!
Simply go to yearbookforever.com and enter our school name.  Yearbooks are sold online this year; they can be purchased for $16.25 using a credit card, debit card or PayPal account. 

Good Morning,

Last year our  school participated in Jump Rope For Heart, now the program is called Kids Heart Challenge and we will be kicking off the program February 4th, our celebration will be the week of February 11th, and we will be accepting ONLINE only donations until February 22nd.  We would like to invite everyone to register for the Kids Heart Challenge to help support the American Heart Association and our PE program.  Kids Heart Challenge educates students on the importance of heart health, helping others and being kind.  To register, you can follow the steps below.  Thank you so much for your support!

1. Go to http://www2.heart.org/goto/stenwoodes
2. Click sign up and follow the remaining steps
This year, all of your Heart Heroes will come to life! Make sure to take a few seconds to download the FREE Mobile app for iPhone or Android by searching for Kids Heart Challenge and see your heroes come to life, take selfies with your heroes and fundraise on the go.

Thank you so much for supporting our school and the American Heart Association. You are making a big difference in the fight against heart disease and stroke by  supporting families just like Finn's.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Udasco & Ms. Opsahl

Friendly reminder: During special AM & PM school-wide events at Stenwood, we will request permission for our families to park within the surrounding neighborhoods.

AUDITION NOTICE!

Seeking Young Actors For Marshall High School’s upcoming production of the Rodgers & Hammerstein classic musical The Sound of Music!

Marshall High School is seeking elementary school actors for the following roles:

• Kurt Von Trapp (10) - Gentle and the Von Trapp children peacemaker.
• Brigitta Von Trapp (9) - Smart, reads a lot, always tells the truth, even when it may be inappropriate.
• Marta Von Trapp (7) - Very sweet and gentle, the princess of the family.
• Gretl Von Trapp (6) – Very cute, just wants to be loved.

Audition dates:

• General auditions will be held Tuesday & Thursday, Feb 12 & 14 from 3:30 – 6:30 pm @ Marshall High School
• Callbacks (with older students) will be held on Thursday & Friday, Feb 21 & 22 from 4:30 – 6:30 pm
What to prepare: You will be provided with cuts of 2 songs to sing, be asked to read from the script and may be asked to dance at callbacks.

To register for an audition: Please email Mr. DeLeo (bcdeleo@fcps.edu) to schedule an audition appointment, be sent audition materials, and to ask any questions.

Other information:
• We hope to have the cast list up by Saturday, Feb 23 (pending no weather disruptions during the audition process).
• Rehearsals are Mondays – Fridays and will start Monday, Feb 25 from 3:15 – 6:00/6:30 p.m.; you may not be called every day and we also understand that ES students have later dismissal times and will not be there right away at 3:15 p.m.
• There will be no rehearsals on weekends or over Spring Break.
• Show dates:  Friday, April 26 @ 7:30 p.m., Saturday, April 27 @ 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m., Thursday, May 2 & Friday, May 3 @ 7:30 p.m. (with 1 more possible performance as well)
• Dress rehearsals (on Mon-Thurs, April 22-25) may go later than 6:30 p.m.
• Experience is preferred, but all students are welcome to audition.

Coming soon!!

Picture Day in on Wednesday, February 20th.  Orders forms to be sent home next Wednesday, the 13th with all students.

2/13 - Cares Pizza 2/14 - Valentine's Day Parties, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 2/15 - SCA Spirit Day - Crazy Hair Day 2/18 - President's Day - No school 2/20 - Picture Day 2/25 - Read across America week Upcoming Events

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Dear Stenwood Families:

We had an amazing time at our PTA sponsored Science Night!

Please be safe and stay warm during these cold temps.

Sincerely,
Principal Dammeyer
Assistant Principal Riley
Interim Assistant Principal Worek

Buy your yearbook today - deadline April 30, 2019!
Simply go to yearbookforever.com and enter our school name.  Yearbooks are sold online this year; they can be purchased for $16.25 using a credit card, debit card or PayPal account.  DEADLINE!! The last day to customize your yearbook with a name stamp  on the front of the yearbook is January 26th! 

Good Morning,

Last year our  school participated in Jump Rope For Heart, now the program is called Kids Heart Challenge and we will be kicking off the program February 4th, our celebration will be the week of February 11th, and we will be accepting ONLINE only donations until February 22nd.  We would like to invite everyone to register for the Kids Heart Challenge to help support the American Heart Association and our PE program.  Kids Heart Challenge educates students on the importance of heart health, helping others and being kind.  To register, you can follow the steps below.  Thank you so much for your support!

1. Go to http://www2.heart.org/goto/stenwoodes
2. Click sign up and follow the remaining steps
This year, all of your Heart Heroes will come to life! Make sure to take a few seconds to download the FREE Mobile app for iPhone or Android by searching for Kids Heart Challenge and see your heroes come to life, take selfies with your heroes and fundraise on the go.

Thank you so much for supporting our school and the American Heart Association. You are making a big difference in the fight against heart disease and stroke by  supporting families just like Finn's.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Udasco & Ms. Opsahl

Friendly reminder: During special AM & PM school-wide events at Stenwood, we will request permission for our families to park within the surrounding neighborhoods.

Dear Stenwood Parents/Guardians of Rising 7th graders.

There are important dates and activities that were shared by Kilmer Middle School and Thoreau Middle School we would like you to be aware of. Please look below for details, make note of these important activities, important dates, and stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks. More information will come to you through flyers in your child’s backpacks or from the middle school itself, and we will update you on Hive Happenings as well.

KILMER MIDDLE SCHOOL:
KMS Rising 7th grade Curriculum Night for Parents & Students – Wednesday, January 30, 6:00-7:30 pm (snow date: Feb 6)
Early sessions scheduled from 5:00 – 5:45 to include information about the Advanced Academic Level IV Program & ESOL Services
This evening provides an opportunity for parents and students to learn about required and elective courses and activities at Kilmer Middle School. Kilmer staff and students will be available to answer questions about curriculum and the transition to middle school. The 2019-2020 online course catalog will be available on the Kilmer website after the winter break.

Kilmer School Counselors visit Elementary Schools to assist with *Online Course Request Sign Up*– Feb. 11 - 22

KMS school counselors will visit each elementary school to facilitate the SIS online course request process with sixth grade students attending Kilmer for the 2018-2019 school year. Course selection sheets will still be sent home with students after curriculum night and once returned with a parent signature, students will use their course selection sheet to sign up for their courses through SIS StudentVUE. Kilmer school counselors and elementary school counselors will work together to coordinate a date for this lesson.
Specific of day is TBD. Once we know the date, we will communicate it with families, so please ensure your child is present at school that day and avoid scheduling any appointments that day if possible.

THOREAU MIDDLE SCHOOL:
Thoreau Activity Fair- Wednesday February 6th: Rising 7th grade students will visit Thoreau during the school day. This is a fun, activities-based day where students learn about Thoreau ad experience middle school culture. Note: Bus transportation is provided to Thoreau from the elementary school on their assigned day
Rising 7th Grade Curriculum Night & Elective Open House & Local Level IV AAP Information Session-Thursday, February 7, 2019 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Note* Detailed invitation to follow
(Snow date is February 13, 2019)

Rising 7th Grade Meet & Greet Sessions
These sessions are held as an additional opportunity to meet Principal Azimi and ask questions in a smaller and more informal setting.
Sessions:
Tuesday, February 12, 2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Tuesday, March 5, 2019 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Tuesday, April 9, 2019 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Elementary School Visits: Monday, February 11, 2019 through Friday, March 1, 2019. Thoreau counselors will visit elementary schools to talk with students about the transition to 7th grade as well as the online course registration process. Exact date of Visit TBD. Once we know the date, we will communicate it with families, so please ensure your child is present at school that day and avoid scheduling any appointments that day if possible.

Upcoming Events 2/1 - Cares Pizza 2/4 - Staff Development Day/ Student Holiday 2/14 - Valentine's Day Parties, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 2/15 - SCA Spirit Day - Crazy Hair Day 2/18 - President's Day - No school

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Dear Stenwood Families:

Please do come out tomorrow evening to join us for our PTA sponsored Science Night which begins at 6:00 and ends at 8:00!  The Children’s Science Center will be here offering fun, hands-on science activities! 

If you have a child who is being screened for consideration for the Advanced Academic Program, please mark your calendar for February 22 at 8:45-9:30 for our Local Level IV orientation session.  This meeting is mostly pertinent to parents of students who have been referred and might be found eligible for AAP Level IV services.  The eligibility letters are expected to be mailed by mid-April. 

 

Sincerely,
Principal Dammeyer
Assistant Principal Riley
Interim Assistant Principal Worek

Buy your yearbook today - deadline April 30, 2019!
Simply go to yearbookforever.com and enter our school name.  Yearbooks are sold online this year; they can be purchased for $16.25 using a credit card, debit card or PayPal account.  DEADLINE!! The last day to customize your yearbook with a name stamp  on the front of the yearbook is January 26th! 

Friendly reminder: During special AM & PM school-wide events at Stenwood, we will request permission for our families to park within the surrounding neighborhoods.

Dear Stenwood Parents/Guardians of Rising 7th graders.

There are important dates and activities that were shared by Kilmer Middle School and Thoreau Middle School we would like you to be aware of. Please look below for details, make note of these important activities, important dates, and stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks. More information will come to you through flyers in your child’s backpacks or from the middle school itself, and we will update you on Hive Happenings as well.

KILMER MIDDLE SCHOOL:
KMS Rising 7th grade Curriculum Night for Parents & Students – Wednesday, January 30, 6:00-7:30 pm (snow date: Feb 6)
Early sessions scheduled from 5:00 – 5:45 to include information about the Advanced Academic Level IV Program & ESOL Services
This evening provides an opportunity for parents and students to learn about required and elective courses and activities at Kilmer Middle School. Kilmer staff and students will be available to answer questions about curriculum and the transition to middle school. The 2019-2020 online course catalog will be available on the Kilmer website after the winter break.

Kilmer School Counselors visit Elementary Schools to assist with *Online Course Request Sign Up*– Feb. 11 - 22

KMS school counselors will visit each elementary school to facilitate the SIS online course request process with sixth grade students attending Kilmer for the 2018-2019 school year. Course selection sheets will still be sent home with students after curriculum night and once returned with a parent signature, students will use their course selection sheet to sign up for their courses through SIS StudentVUE. Kilmer school counselors and elementary school counselors will work together to coordinate a date for this lesson.
Specific of day is TBD. Once we know the date, we will communicate it with families, so please ensure your child is present at school that day and avoid scheduling any appointments that day if possible.

THOREAU MIDDLE SCHOOL:
Thoreau Activity Fair- Wednesday February 6th: Rising 7th grade students will visit Thoreau during the school day. This is a fun, activities-based day where students learn about Thoreau ad experience middle school culture. Note: Bus transportation is provided to Thoreau from the elementary school on their assigned day
Rising 7th Grade Curriculum Night & Elective Open House & Local Level IV AAP Information Session-Thursday, February 7, 2019 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Note* Detailed invitation to follow
(Snow date is February 13, 2019)

Rising 7th Grade Meet & Greet Sessions
These sessions are held as an additional opportunity to meet Principal Azimi and ask questions in a smaller and more informal setting.
Sessions:
Tuesday, February 12, 2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Tuesday, March 5, 2019 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Tuesday, April 9, 2019 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Elementary School Visits: Monday, February 11, 2019 through Friday, March 1, 2019. Thoreau counselors will visit elementary schools to talk with students about the transition to 7th grade as well as the online course registration process. Exact date of Visit TBD. Once we know the date, we will communicate it with families, so please ensure your child is present at school that day and avoid scheduling any appointments that day if possible.

Upcoming Events 1/24 - PTA Sponsored Children's Science Ctr Night - 6 p.m. 1/25 - Teacher Workday / Student Holiday 1/31 - Picture Day - Club and Candid for Yearbook 2/1 - Cares Pizza 2/4 - Staff Development Day/ Student Holiday 2/4 - 2/11 - SCA Valentine's Day Drive in support of IIiff 2/14 - Valentine's Day Parties, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 2/15 - SCA Spirit Day - Crazy Hair Day 2/18 - President's Day - No school

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Hive Happenings Newsletter

Dear Stenwood Families:

Dr. Brabrand shared the school system’s proposed budget this past week.   Learn more about the Fiscal Year 2020 budget. 

Though we would hate to see you leave Stenwood…Magnet school application and lottery information are available via this link https://www.fcps.edu/registration/elementary-magnet-school-lottery. The Magnet Program registration window will be open from March 5, 2019 through April 4, 2019, and informational meetings are held in early February.

Tonight I am looking forward to hearing some of our awesome chorus members sing tonight at the 6:00 p.m. Marshall Pyramid concert!

Sincerely,
Principal Dammeyer
Assistant Principal Riley
Interim Assistant Principal Worek

Buy your yearbook today - deadline April 30, 2019!
Simply go to yearbookforever.com and enter our school name.  Yearbooks are sold online this year; they can be purchased for $16.25 using a credit card, debit card or PayPal account.  DEADLINE!! The last day to customize your yearbook with a name stamp  on the front of the yearbook is January 26th! 

Friendly reminder: During special AM & PM school-wide events at Stenwood, we will request permission for our families to park within the surrounding neighborhoods.

Dear Stenwood Parents/Guardians of Rising 7th graders.

There are important dates and activities that were shared by Kilmer Middle School and Thoreau Middle School we would like you to be aware of. Please look below for details, make note of these important activities, important dates, and stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks. More information will come to you through flyers in your child’s backpacks or from the middle school itself, and we will update you on Hive Happenings as well.

KILMER MIDDLE SCHOOL:
KMS Rising 7th grade Curriculum Night for Parents & Students – Wednesday, January 30, 6:00-7:30 pm (snow date: Feb 6)
Early sessions scheduled from 5:00 – 5:45 to include information about the Advanced Academic Level IV Program & ESOL Services
This evening provides an opportunity for parents and students to learn about required and elective courses and activities at Kilmer Middle School. Kilmer staff and students will be available to answer questions about curriculum and the transition to middle school. The 2019-2020 online course catalog will be available on the Kilmer website after the winter break.

Kilmer School Counselors visit Elementary Schools to assist with *Online Course Request Sign Up*– Feb. 11 - 22

KMS school counselors will visit each elementary school to facilitate the SIS online course request process with sixth grade students attending Kilmer for the 2018-2019 school year. Course selection sheets will still be sent home with students after curriculum night and once returned with a parent signature, students will use their course selection sheet to sign up for their courses through SIS StudentVUE. Kilmer school counselors and elementary school counselors will work together to coordinate a date for this lesson.
Specific of day is TBD. Once we know the date, we will communicate it with families, so please ensure your child is present at school that day and avoid scheduling any appointments that day if possible.

THOREAU MIDDLE SCHOOL:
Thoreau Activity Fair- Wednesday February 6th: Rising 7th grade students will visit Thoreau during the school day. This is a fun, activities-based day where students learn about Thoreau ad experience middle school culture. Note: Bus transportation is provided to Thoreau from the elementary school on their assigned day
Rising 7th Grade Curriculum Night & Elective Open House & Local Level IV AAP Information Session-Thursday, February 7, 2019 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Note* Detailed invitation to follow
(Snow date is February 13, 2019)

Rising 7th Grade Meet & Greet Sessions
These sessions are held as an additional opportunity to meet Principal Azimi and ask questions in a smaller and more informal setting.
Sessions:
Tuesday, February 12, 2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Tuesday, March 5, 2019 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Tuesday, April 9, 2019 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Elementary School Visits: Monday, February 11, 2019 through Friday, March 1, 2019. Thoreau counselors will visit elementary schools to talk with students about the transition to 7th grade as well as the online course registration process. Exact date of Visit TBD. Once we know the date, we will communicate it with families, so please ensure your child is present at school that day and avoid scheduling any appointments that day if possible.

If you have not returned the student intentionform, we ask that you do so ASAP.  Please take a few minutes to complete the form for each child currently enrolled at Stenwood and have your child return the form to school tomorrow. Having information about your plans for next school year help us to solidify our numbers; our student numbers play a major role in the number of teachers assigned to our school. our quick turn-around is appreciated. If you are uncertain of your plans, please simply write a brief note explaining your uncertain situation.  Thank you! .

Upcoming Events 1/18 - 3 hour Early Release - 12:25 p.m. 1/21 - Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday / No School 1/23 - Grades 4, 5 and 6, Geography Bee 1/24 - PTA Sponsored Children's Science Ctr Night - 6 p.m. 1/25 - Teacher Workday / No School 1/31 - Picture Day - Club and Candid for Yearbook

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Hive Happenings Newsletter

Dear Stenwood Families:

It’s so nice having your children back in school! 

We need your help now, and I’m returning to my days as a teacher and assigning some homework, though this time to parents, that would benefit your children and our school if you attend to this right away, please.  It is—
 
To ensure adequate staffing for next school year, our process actually begins now!  Your child received a Student Intention Form today.  Please take a few minutes to complete the form for each child currently enrolled at Stenwood and have your child return the form to school tomorrow.  Having information about your plans for next school year helps us to solidify our numbers; our student numbers play a major role in the number of teachers assigned to our school.  Your quick turn-around is appreciated.  If you are uncertain of your plans, please simply write a brief note explaining your uncertain situation.   

In addition, the annual Survey of Preschool Children was sent home as well.  Please encourage all of your neighbors with children of kindergarten age to contact Mrs. Sonja Hunt in the front office so that we can get all kindergarteners registered soon for the 2019-2020 school year.  And of course, if you have a rising kindergartener at home, please fill out this form, too.  This registration information, likewise, helps to determine the number of teachers assigned to our school. 

Likewise, if you have neighbors whose children are older than kindergarten age who are talking about leaving private schools and registering at Stenwood for next year, please encourage your neighbors to contact Mrs. Sonja Hunt now.  

Thank you for completing the forms tonight and returning them tomorrow.  We really appreciate it. 

 
Sincerely,
Principal Dammeyer
Assistant Principal Riley
Interim Assistant Principal Worek

Message from Dr. Brabrand, Division Superintendent—

Based on constructive feedback from our principals and school administrators, Dr. Brabrand in collaboration and consultation with State Superintendent, Dr. Lane, is granting an exemption of the VDOE Student School Climate Survey for students in grades 4, 5 and 6.

 

Buy your yearbook today - deadline April 30, 2019!
Simply go to yearbookforever.com and enter our school name.  Yearbooks are sold online this year; they can be purchased for $16.25 using a credit card, debit card or PayPal account.  DEADLINE!! The last day to customize your yearbook with a name stamp  on the front of the yearbook is January 26th! 

Friendly reminder: During special AM & PM school-wide events at Stenwood, we will request permission for our families to park within the surrounding neighborhoods.

Dear Stenwood Parents/Guardians of Rising 7th graders.

There are important dates and activities that were shared by Kilmer Middle School and Thoreau Middle School we would like you to be aware of. Please look below for details, make note of these important activities, important dates, and stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks. More information will come to you through flyers in your child’s backpacks or from the middle school itself, and we will update you on Hive Happenings as well.

KILMER MIDDLE SCHOOL:
KMS Rising 7th grade Curriculum Night for Parents & Students – Wednesday, January 30, 6:00-7:30 pm (snow date: Feb 6)
Early sessions scheduled from 5:00 – 5:45 to include information about the Advanced Academic Level IV Program & ESOL Services
This evening provides an opportunity for parents and students to learn about required and elective courses and activities at Kilmer Middle School. Kilmer staff and students will be available to answer questions about curriculum and the transition to middle school. The 2019-2020 online course catalog will be available on the Kilmer website after the winter break.

Kilmer School Counselors visit Elementary Schools to assist with *Online Course Request Sign Up*– Feb. 11 - 22

KMS school counselors will visit each elementary school to facilitate the SIS online course request process with sixth grade students attending Kilmer for the 2018-2019 school year. Course selection sheets will still be sent home with students after curriculum night and once returned with a parent signature, students will use their course selection sheet to sign up for their courses through SIS StudentVUE. Kilmer school counselors and elementary school counselors will work together to coordinate a date for this lesson.
Specific of day is TBD. Once we know the date, we will communicate it with families, so please ensure your child is present at school that day and avoid scheduling any appointments that day if possible.

THOREAU MIDDLE SCHOOL:
Thoreau Activity Fair- Wednesday February 6th: Rising 7th grade students will visit Thoreau during the school day. This is a fun, activities-based day where students learn about Thoreau ad experience middle school culture. Note: Bus transportation is provided to Thoreau from the elementary school on their assigned day
Rising 7th Grade Curriculum Night & Elective Open House & Local Level IV AAP Information Session-Thursday, February 7, 2019 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Note* Detailed invitation to follow
(Snow date is February 13, 2019)

Rising 7th Grade Meet & Greet Sessions
These sessions are held as an additional opportunity to meet Principal Azimi and ask questions in a smaller and more informal setting.
Sessions:
Tuesday, February 12, 2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Tuesday, March 5, 2019 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Tuesday, April 9, 2019 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Elementary School Visits: Monday, February 11, 2019 through Friday, March 1, 2019. Thoreau counselors will visit elementary schools to talk with students about the transition to 7th grade as well as the online course registration process. Exact date of Visit TBD. Once we know the date, we will communicate it with families, so please ensure your child is present at school that day and avoid scheduling any appointments that day if possible.

Upcoming Events 1/11 - SCA Spirit Day - Stuffed Animal Day 1/18 - 3 hour Early Release - 12:25 p.m. 1/21 - Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday / No School 1/23 - Grades 4, 5 and 6, Geography Bee 1/24 - PTA Sponsored Children's Science Ctr Night - 6 p.m. 1/25 - Teacher Workday / No School 1/31 - Picture Day - Club and Candid for Yearbook

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Hive Happenings Newsletter REMINDER 12/24/18 - 01/04/2019 Winter Break (School Office Closed) Dear Stenwood Families: We enjoyed a great concert yesterday from our band, strings, and choral students!  Mrs. Riley even came back to see the concert; she said she just couldn’t miss it.  The staff and students loved seeing her and cute little Jacob.  Thanks for supporting our SCA’s clothing drive.  We had over seven boxes donated, and they were given to Graham Road Elementary. Our student's were very excited watching the pile of goods grow as families gave so generously.  Thank you very much!  We could use your help.  If you’ve inadvertently slipped into the habit of running late in the mornings, please resolve to make an adjustment to rectify that situation.  Teachers begin the instructional day at 8:30, as soon as the first student enters the room.  The first bell rings at 8:30, and all students are expected to be within their classrooms by 8:40 when the second bell rings.  Students who arrive to their classrooms after 8:40 are marked tardy.  Similarly, if you choose to pick your child up at the end of the day at kiss and ride, please be sure to arrive prior to our 3:20 bell.  Thank you for your assistance.  As winter break approaches, I want to wish you and your family a wonderful break.  I hope you have a great time with family and friends.  In an effort to support our students in receiving that same joyful time with family and friends, we are refraining from assigning homework over the break.  Nor will we have any tests immediately upon return from break.  It is our hope that this will allow everyone a true rest and the time to engage in family traditions.  Enjoy and see you in the new year.   
Sincerely,
Principal Dammeyer
Assistant Principal Riley
Interim Assistant Principal Worek

Message for Advanced Academic Level IV Eligible Students’ Families—

In order to have a deadline better aligned with staffing and hiring timelines for schools, the transfer/reactivation form requesting a change of school choice for AAP Local Level IV or Level IV Center for eligible students has been moved up to May 15, 2019. 

If families do not submit a transfer form by May 15, 2019, the current placement will continue for the next school year for students in Grades 4-6.  Newly eligible students will communicate their choice of Local Level IV or Level IV Center in the permission for placement form submitted to the AAP office in early May.

For Level IV-eligible elementary students transitioning to middle school, the SIS rollover to “next school” will assign Local Level IV students to their base middle school (assigned by home address), and Level IV Center students to the middle school Level IV center (assigned by home address).  Changes to this automatic school assignment may be made by parent/guardian request via the transfer form.

Parents/guardians may submit the Full-Time Advanced Academic Programs Level IV Transfer/Reactivation Form to the Advanced Academic Programs office by May 15, 2019, to communicate a change in school placement for the 2019-20 school year.  Submission of this form represents a one-year commitment to attend the selected Level IV option and cannot be changed until the following school year. 

Buy your yearbook today!
Simply go to yearbookforever.com and enter our school name.  Yearbooks are sold online this year; they can be purchased for $16.25 using a credit card, debit card or PayPal account. 

Friendly reminder: During special AM & PM school-wide events at Stenwood, we will request permission for our families to park within the surrounding neighborhoods.

Upcoming Events 12/24-1/4 - Winter Break (School Office Closed) 1/18 - 3 hour Early Release - 12:25 p.m. 1/21 - Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday / No School 1/23 - Grades 4, 5 and 6, Geography Bee 1/24 - PTA Sponsored Children's Science Ctr Night - 6 p.m. 1/25 - Teacher Workday / No School

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Hive Happenings Newsletter Please note: Friday, December 14th, 2018 is a 3-hour early dismissal day! REMINDER 12/24/18 - 01/04/2019 Winter Break (School Office Closed) Dear Stenwood Families: Our fifth and sixth graders had a wonderful Battle of the Books this past Friday.  I am proud of our students’ initiative to read and become experts regarding so many novels.  They also exhibited excellent team work. Congratulations to both Mrs. Meader’s class and Mrs. Shepherd’s class who tied and are the lucky ones bringing home the coveted Stennie trophy! 
Message for Parents of Students in Grades 4, 5, and 6-- This winter our school, in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Education and the University of Virginia, is participating in a statewide student school climate survey. The purpose of this survey is to help schools assess their progress in establishing a positive school climate that promotes student learning.  I am writing to provide you with information on the student survey. The survey will be completed online using computers at school. The survey does not ask for your child’s name and all answers are anonymous (no one will know how your child answered the survey). Parents will not have access to their child’s survey answers. There is a copy of the survey available at school for your review and is available online at http://www.doe.virginia.gov/support/school-climate/index.shtml. The survey will ask questions such as how students feel about their school, how students get along with one another and their teachers, how students feel about school rules, their perceptions of their teachers’ willingness to help them, and how they feel about attending school. They will also be asked what kinds of bullying they may have observed at school and whether they have been bullied themselves. The survey is voluntary and your child can decide not to participate. If you do not wish for your child to participate, please notify the school office by telephone by December 21, 2018.  Your child will not receive any immediate benefit from participating in the survey, but the survey will help us to maintain a safe, inviting, and supportive learning environment for your child. Thank you for your cooperation in this important study of school climate.  
Sincerely,
Principal Dammeyer
Assistant Principal Riley
Interim Principal Worek

e-Notify Emergency Messages Will Be Communicated via New Vendor Beginning December 14

Fairfax County Public Schools will be moving to a new vendor to provide emergency and essential email, text, and phone notifications beginning December 14, 2018. If you currently receive emergency and essential communications via email, text, or phone, you do not need to do anything as you will continue to receive this information. 

Parents and guardians who have included a cellphone number (in the cellphone field) on a student’s emergency care card will receive a text message on December 14 to confirm the account is set up to receive text messages from FCPS.  You do not need to do anything when you receive the text message from the new vendor, School Messenger, on December 14th. If you do not receive a text message, please check the contact information listed on your child’s emergency care card in weCare. Your cellphone number must be listed in the cellphone field in order to receive text messages from FCPS.
New this year, parents can enter their student’s cellphone number in weCare so that their student will also receive text messages for delayed openings, school closings, and late bus notifications. The student’s cellphone number will need to be entered in Section 4, under Additional Information.  If the student’s cellphone is listed in weCare, they will also receive the text message on December 14. 

Emergency and essential information includes:
• Emergency
• Delayed openings/school closings
• Attendance
• Early release
• Buses running late
• Low lunch balance
• Power, telephone, internet outages or facility repairs
• Back to school information
• Important testing dates

If you have recently changed your contact information, please be sure to update the emergency contact information in weCare. As a reminder, in addition to email and text messages, all FCPS weather delays and openings are also posted on Twitter, Facebook, FCPS website, school websites, and local radio and television broadcasts.

Buy your yearbook today!
Simply go to yearbookforever.com and enter our school name.  Yearbooks are sold online this year; they can be purchased for $16.25 using a credit card, debit card or PayPal account. 

Friendly reminder: During special AM & PM school-wide events at Stenwood, we will request permission for our families to park within the surrounding neighborhoods.

AAP News and Notes: REFERRALS FOR FULL-TIME AAP LEVEL IV (Grades 2 - 7) are due by January 10, 2019 at the base-school. No late referrals will be accepted!  Forms and more information are available on the AAP Website: AAP Forms Contact Mrs. Spinelli, AART, if you require any further information. Upcoming Events 12/14 - 3 hour Early Release - 12:25 p.m. 12/18 - Winter Concert - 7:00 p.m. 12/24-1/4 - Winter Break (School Office Closed) 1/18 - 3 hour Early Release - 12:25 p.m. 1/21 - Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday / No School 1/23 - Grades 4, 5 and 6, Geography Bee 1/24 - PTA Sponsored Children's Science Ctr Night 1/25 - Teacher Workday / No School

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Hive Happenings Newsletter REMINDER 12/24/18 - 01/04/2019 Winter Break (School Office Closed) e-Notify Emergency Messages Will Be Communicated via New Vendor Beginning December 14 Fairfax County Public Schools will be moving to a new vendor to provide emergency and essential email, text, and phone notifications beginning December 14, 2018. If you currently receive emergency and essential communications via email, text, or phone, you do not need to do anything as you will continue to receive this information.  Parents and guardians who have included a cellphone number (in the cellphone field) on a student’s emergency care card will receive a text message on December 14 to confirm the account is set up to receive text messages from FCPS.  You do not need to do anything when you receive the text message from the new vendor, School Messenger, on December 14th. If you do not receive a text message, please check the contact information listed on your child’s emergency care card in weCare. Your cellphone number must be listed in the cellphone field in order to receive text messages from FCPS.
New this year, parents can enter their student’s cellphone number in weCare so that their student will also receive text messages for delayed openings, school closings, and late bus notifications. The student’s cellphone number will need to be entered in Section 4, under Additional Information.  If the student’s cellphone is listed in weCare, they will also receive the text message on December 14.  Emergency and essential information includes:
• Emergency
• Delayed openings/school closings
• Attendance
• Early release
• Buses running late
• Low lunch balance
• Power, telephone, internet outages or facility repairs
• Back to school information
• Important testing dates If you have recently changed your contact information, please be sure to update the emergency contact information in weCare. As a reminder, in addition to email and text messages, all FCPS weather delays and openings are also posted on Twitter, Facebook, FCPS website, school websites, and local radio and television broadcasts.
Buy your yearbook today!
Simply go to yearbookforever.com and enter our school name.  Yearbooks are sold online this year; they can be purchased for $16.25 using a credit card, debit card or PayPal account. 

Friendly reminder: During special AM & PM school-wide events at Stenwood, we will request permission for our families to park within the surrounding neighborhoods.

AAP News and Notes: REFERRALS FOR FULL-TIME AAP LEVEL IV (Grades 2 - 7) are due by January 10, 2019 at the base-school. No late referrals will be accepted!  Forms and more information are available on the AAP Website: AAP Forms Contact Mrs. Spinelli, AART, if you require any further information. Upcoming Events 12/7 - Battle of the Books - 9:00 a.m. 12/14 - 3 Hour Early Release - 12:25 p.m. 12/18 - Winter Concert - 7:00 p.m. 12/24-1/4 - Winter Break (School Office Closed)

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Hive Happenings Newsletter REMINDER 12/24/18 - 01/04/2019 Winter Break (School Office Closed)
Buy your yearbook today!
Simply go to yearbookforever.com and enter our school name.  Yearbooks are sold online this year; they can be purchased for $16.25 using a credit card, debit card or PayPal account. 

Friendly reminder: During special AM & PM school-wide events at Stenwood, we will request permission for our families to park within the surrounding neighborhoods.

Winter Accessory Drive in Support of Graham Road Elementary
Collection Dates: November 19 - 30
Please donate NEW scarves, winter hats, mittens or gloves.  Collection will begin later in the month, but please consider supporting students in need as you shop this month.

Thank you!

 “5th & 6th Grade Parents–mark your calendars! The Fall Battle of the Books will be on Friday, December 7th at 9:00am. Come watch your students compete and demonstrate their knowledge about great books!  The winning class gets the honor of hosting the Stennie trophy in their room and a pizza party sponsored by the library.  Come join the fun!”

For details and list of books to read, please click here

AAP News and Notes: REFERRALS FOR FULL-TIME AAP LEVEL IV (Grades 2 - 7) are due by January 10, 2019 at the base-school. No late referrals will be accepted!  Forms and more information are available on the AAP Website: AAP Forms Contact Mrs. Spinelli, AART, if you require any further information. Upcoming Events 11/19-30 - SCA Winter Accessories Drive 11/29 - PTA Silver Diner Night 11/30 - CARES Pizza - 11:30 a.m. 12/7 - Battle of the Books - 9:00 a.m. 12/14 - 3 Hour Early Release / 12:25 p.m. 12/18 - Winter Concert / 7:00 p.m. 12/24-1/4 - Winter Break (School Office Closed)

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