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Hive Happenings Newsletter

Dear Stenwood Families,

This week we celebrated our second round of CARES Pizza Lunch winners for Assertion.  We are so proud of our CARES Pizza Lunch winners every month for being recognized for showing CARES throughout our building.  

Thank you to our wonderful PTA, many of our classes were able to attend Science Labs this week. Our remaining classes will attend next week.

With all of the snow in January, we are finally having our first Hive Families meeting of 2025 this afternoon!  Make sure to ask your child about their Kindness Challenge Board!

As a reminder, Monday is a 3 hour early release.  You received confirmation on Tuesday of your selection, please see that email for more information.  

Below you will find additional information about:

• Stingers Are Readers Week! March 3rd - March 7th - NEW  
• Directions for Going Paperless - Reminder
• Religious Accommodations/Ramadan Parent Information Session - Updated Information
• Community Peers Preschool Program - Reminder - Deadline Next Week
• Student Intentions/Rising Kindergarten - Reminder
• Student Fasting Meal Kit - Reminder
• Protect Yourself from the Flu - Reminder
• Magnet School Application and Lottery Information - Reminder
• Marshall HS STEM Night - Reminder
• Keeping Kids Warm - Reminder
• Yearbook Ordering Deadline Info - Reminder
• School Meals and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications - Reminder
• Stenwood is Hiring! - Reminder
• Stenwood PTA - Reminder

Sincerely,

Erica Riley, Principal
[email protected] 

Bryan Case, Assistant Principal 
[email protected]

Stingers Are Readers Week! March 3rd - March 7th Going Paperless 

To take advantage of the paperless options, parents and/or guardians* will need to log into ParentVUE, then go to “My Account.” On the ParentVUE app, this can be found on the bottom right of the ParentVUE homepage.

Parents/guardians will then go to the “Notify” column, and you can select/deselect the “Go Paperless!!” button.

You can opt to “Go Paperless” in ParentVUE and receive only online report cards. This will not impact any other mailings from FCPS other than the report cards for secondary students and progress reports for ES students. The “Go Paperless” option will apply to all your associated students, no matter what school level!

Religious Accommodation Request 

Throughout the year, as we celebrate and recognize various cultural holidays and observances, families are encouraged to contact Mr. Case, [email protected] regarding accommodations, including but not limited to those around lunch, prayer/meditation and silent reflection spaces and times, and instruction.

We will be hosting a quick overview of our plan for students during Ramadan and answer questions families may have.  If you are interested in attending, please join us from 8:30 - 9:00 on Tuesday, February 25th.  

Community Peers Preschool Program

Next year Stenwood will have community peers in our preschool program. This program provides opportunities for our students to participate in integration activities with typically developing peers. The program is designed to teach preschoolers with delays and without delays in the same classroom. It can provide young children with a more stimulating environment, teach skills for coping with different situations, and provide the opportunity to learn appropriate social skills. 

Our program will invite a limited number of community preschoolers (2 per class), who are ages 3.5 (by September 30th) to 5 years, to participate in our daily preschool activities.

The children from the community will have the opportunity to make new friends and share experiences with current early childhood special education students. Our students will, in turn, benefit from being with community peers who can model appropriate language, motor, and social skills.

All children learn through their play. Intellectual growth occurs in a social context, influenced strongly by the quality of social interactions. The goal of this program is to encourage active learning and promote social interaction and acceptance through shared experiences between the community children and our preschoolers with special needs.  Bus transportation cannot be provided for the community peers.  Feel free to contact us for further explanation of our program.

If you are interested in having your child considered for this opportunity, please complete the Community Peers Preschool Program Interest and Information Form by Friday, February 28th.   Stenwood will host a playdate for interested students in late March/early April.  If you know of anyone who may be interested and does not receive the Stenwood Hive Happenings, feel free to forward them this information.

Student Intention Form and Rising Kindergarten Form

Today, students brought home a Student Intention Form. We are asking families to fill out this form for each child to help us plan for adequate staffing next year.  

If you have a child who will turn five on or before September 30th, 2025, please return the blue form or fill out the Rising Kindergartner form.  We have Kindergarten Orientation coming up on April 8th at 9:15am.  If you have any neighbors that have children that turn 5 on or before September 30th, please let them know to reach out to Michelle Burke, [email protected] as soon as possible so we can ensure they have all the information they need. 

Student Fasting Meal Kits for February 28th - March 28th

Thanks to a new program from the Virginia Department of Education, students who are fasting during the school day between February 28th and March 28th can now take school meal kits home at the end of the day.

Families will need to fill out a weekly Fasting Meals Request Form for their child or children to receive school meal kits. A separate form must be filled out for each week and each student.

To receive meal kits for Friday, February 28th, and the week of March 3rd, please submit the first request form by Monday, February 24th. Visit the FNS webpage for more information, including weekly request forms and deadlines.

🤧 Protect Yourself and Your Community From the Flu

Fairfax County is experiencing very high levels of influenza (flu) illness. The Fairfax County Health Department reports that visits to emergency departments and urgent care centers for flu-like illness have increased, especially among children, and multiple flu outbreaks have occurred in our community and school settings. Read a letter from the health department. 

The health department suggests taking the following steps to reduce the spread of flu and other germs:    

• Cover coughs and sneezes. If you must be around others while ill, wearing a mask can help reduce spread.
• Wash hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds. Use alcohol-based hand sanitizers when soap and water are not available (with supervision for younger children).
• Clean frequently touched surfaces.

According to the health department, to help prevent or reduce the spread of illness it is important for individuals who are sick to stay home and away from others until symptoms improve and until they have been free of fever for at least 24 hours. Visit this Attendance webpage for guidance on when your child should go to school. 

Magnet School Application and Lottery Information

The Magnet Program registration window will open Tuesday, March 4th, 2025, and close Friday, April 4th, 2025.  No late applications are accepted.

To learn more about the programs and the registration process, families are encouraged to attend one of the Parent Information Nights:

• Hunters Woods Elementary, February 18th, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. (In-person)
• Bailey’s Primary Elementary School and Bailey’s Upper Elementary School, February 20th, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. (In-person)
  • Location is at Bailey’s Primary Elementary School 

Marshall HS STEM Night

Join Marshall High School students for STEM Night on February 28th, 6-8pm! Click here to RSVP.

Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

Winter weather is here! As a reminder, please make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy time outdoors. We monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside for activities like recess or physical education.

Visit Fairfax County’s website for Winter Weather/Extreme Cold safety tips. 

If you need assistance getting cold-weather clothing for your family, please contact our family liaison, Adriana Rota at [email protected]. You may also contact Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care. 

Yearbook Ordering

Help your child remember the moments that made this school year special by ordering your copy of the Stenwood Elementary School Yearbook NOW at http://www.yearbookforever.com! The yearbook will feature memories that you and your child will want to look back on for years to come.

The company has a set amount they will print, so once they hit the limit, they will not print any additional yearbooks. The cutoff date to buy one is February 28th, 2024, if they are not sold out before then.  School Meals and Free/ Reduced Lunch Applications

Breakfast and Lunch

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

Free and Reduced-Price Status

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

Stenwood is Hiring!

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

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

Stenwood Elementary PTA 

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

More information about the PTA is available on their website.

CARES Pizza Luncheon! Assertion Stay Connected

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

 

Facebook

facebook.com/StenwoodElementary

 

Instagram

@stenwoodelementary

 

Website

stenwoodes.fcps.edu

 

PTA Facebook

facebook.com/StenwoodElementaryPTA

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Hive Happenings Newsletter

Dear Stenwood Families,

It is a big week here at Stenwood! Our kindergarteners celebrated 100th Day and our 1st graders celebrated 101st Day by dressing up as Dalmatians! 

Thank you to the PTA for a wonderful Sweethearts Dance last Friday!  So much fun was had!  Our 3rd graders hosted the annual Cities project.  It is such a great opportunity for our young entrepreneurs, our 2nd graders were welcome guests and got to spend some Bee Bucks!  Our 2nd graders also shared their writing virtually.  Finally, we can’t wait to see some of you this afternoon for the Valentine’s Day parties.  

2nd Quarter Progress Reports are available in ParentVue.  If you did not get a paper copy home, it is likely because you opted into going paperless.  If you would like to opt in or out of paperless, please see the section below.

As a reminder, Monday is a holiday recognizing Presidents Day.

Below you will find additional information about:

• Directions for Going Paperless - NEW
• Religious Accommodations – Reminder
• Community Peers Preschool Program - Reminder
• Student Intentions/Rising Kindergarten - Reminder
• Student Fasting Meal Kit - NEW
• Protect Yourself from the Flu - NEW
• Magnet School Application and Lottery Information - Reminder
• Marshall HS STEM Night - NEW
• Keeping Kids Warm - Reminder
• Yearbook Ordering Deadline Info - Reminder
• School Meals and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications - Reminder
• Stenwood is Hiring! - Reminder
• Stenwood PTA - Reminder

Sincerely,

Erica Riley, Principal
[email protected] 

Bryan Case, Assistant Principal 
[email protected]

Going Paperless 

To take advantage of the paperless options, parents and/or guardians* will need to log into ParentVUE, then go to “My Account.” On the ParentVUE app, this can be found on the bottom right of the ParentVUE homepage.

Parents/guardians will then go to the “Notify” column, and you can select/deselect the “Go Paperless!!” button.

You can opt to “Go Paperless” in ParentVUE and receive only online report cards. This will not impact any other mailings from FCPS other than the report cards for secondary students and progress reports for ES students. The “Go Paperless” option will apply to all your associated students, no matter what school level!

Religious Accommodation Request 

Throughout the year, as we celebrate and recognize various cultural holidays and observances, families are encouraged to contact Mr. Case, [email protected] regarding accommodations, including but not limited to those around lunch, prayer/meditation and silent reflection spaces and times, and instruction.

Community Peers Preschool Program

Next year Stenwood will have community peers in our preschool program. This program provides opportunities for our students to participate in integration activities with typically developing peers. The program is designed to teach preschoolers with delays and without delays in the same classroom. It can provide young children with a more stimulating environment, teach skills for coping with different situations, and provide the opportunity to learn appropriate social skills. 

Our program will invite a limited number of community preschoolers (2 per class), who are ages 3.5 (by September 30th) to 5 years, to participate in our daily preschool activities.

The children from the community will have the opportunity to make new friends and share experiences with current early childhood special education students. Our students will, in turn, benefit from being with community peers who can model appropriate language, motor, and social skills.

All children learn through their play. Intellectual growth occurs in a social context, influenced strongly by the quality of social interactions. The goal of this program is to encourage active learning and promote social interaction and acceptance through shared experiences between the community children and our preschoolers with special needs.  Bus transportation cannot be provided for the community peers.  Feel free to contact us for further explanation of our program.

If you are interested in having your child considered for this opportunity, please complete the Community Peers Preschool Program Interest and Information Form by Friday, February 28th.   Stenwood will host a playdate for interested students in late March/early April.  If you know of anyone who may be interested and does not receive the Stenwood Hive Happenings, feel free to forward them this information.

Student Intention Form and Rising Kindergarten Form

Today, students brought home a Student Intention Form. We are asking families to fill out this form for each child to help us plan for adequate staffing next year.  

If you have a child who will turn five on or before September 30th, 2025, please return the blue form or fill out the Rising Kindergartner form.  We have Kindergarten Orientation coming up on April 8th at 9:15am.  If you have any neighbors that have children that turn 5 on or before September 30th, please let them know to reach out to Michelle Burke, [email protected] as soon as possible so we can ensure they have all the information they need. 

Student Fasting Meal Kits for February 28th - March 28th

Thanks to a new program from the Virginia Department of Education, students who are fasting during the school day between February 28th and March 28th can now take school meal kits home at the end of the day.

Families will need to fill out a weekly Fasting Meals Request Form for their child or children to receive school meal kits. A separate form must be filled out for each week and each student.

To receive meal kits for Friday, February 28th, and the week of March 3rd, please submit the first request form by Monday, February 24th. Visit the FNS webpage for more information, including weekly request forms and deadlines.

🤧 Protect Yourself and Your Community From the Flu

Fairfax County is experiencing very high levels of influenza (flu) illness. The Fairfax County Health Department reports that visits to emergency departments and urgent care centers for flu-like illness have increased, especially among children, and multiple flu outbreaks have occurred in our community and school settings. Read a letter from the health department. 

The health department suggests taking the following steps to reduce the spread of flu and other germs:    

• Cover coughs and sneezes. If you must be around others while ill, wearing a mask can help reduce spread.
• Wash hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds. Use alcohol-based hand sanitizers when soap and water are not available (with supervision for younger children).
• Clean frequently touched surfaces.

According to the health department, to help prevent or reduce the spread of illness it is important for individuals who are sick to stay home and away from others until symptoms improve and until they have been free of fever for at least 24 hours. Visit this Attendance webpage for guidance on when your child should go to school. 

Magnet School Application and Lottery Information

The Magnet Program registration window will open Tuesday, March 4th, 2025, and close Friday, April 4th, 2025.  No late applications are accepted.

To learn more about the programs and the registration process, families are encouraged to attend one of the Parent Information Nights:

• Hunters Woods Elementary, February 18th, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. (In-person)
• Bailey’s Primary Elementary School and Bailey’s Upper Elementary School, February 20th, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. (In-person)
  • Location is at Bailey’s Primary Elementary School 

Marshall HS STEM Night

Join Marshall High School students for STEM Night on February 28th, 6-8pm! Click here to RSVP.

Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

Winter weather is here! As a reminder, please make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy time outdoors. We monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside for activities like recess or physical education.

Visit Fairfax County’s website for Winter Weather/Extreme Cold safety tips. 

If you need assistance getting cold-weather clothing for your family, please contact our family liaison, Adriana Rota at [email protected]. You may also contact Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care. 

Yearbook Ordering

Help your child remember the moments that made this school year special by ordering your copy of the Stenwood Elementary School Yearbook NOW at http://www.yearbookforever.com! The yearbook will feature memories that you and your child will want to look back on for years to come.

The company has a set amount they will print, so once they hit the limit, they will not print any additional yearbooks. The cutoff date to buy one is February 28th, 2024, if they are not sold out before then.  School Meals and Free/ Reduced Lunch Applications

Breakfast and Lunch

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

Free and Reduced-Price Status

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

Stenwood is Hiring!

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

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

Stenwood Elementary PTA 

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

More information about the PTA is available on their website.

6th Grade Family Invite!  Readers Theatre 100 Days of School! 101 Days of School! 2nd Grade Family Invite! Writing Stay Connected

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

 

Facebook

facebook.com/StenwoodElementary

 

Instagram

@stenwoodelementary

 

Website

stenwoodes.fcps.edu

 

PTA Facebook

facebook.com/StenwoodElementaryPTA

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

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Hive Happenings Newsletter

Dear Stenwood Families,

We want to acknowledge the unspeakable tragedy that affected our community last week. Many in our community are grieving, as the families we lost were deeply connected—not just to us, but to the broader community and even the national figure skating community.

As we all process this heartbreaking loss, I hope you take care of yourselves and each other. Our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate families and with our entire community. There are no words to fully capture this loss, which only underscores how deeply interconnected we all are.

Please know that from the moment we learned of this tragedy, we put support systems in place for our students and staff. Our staff has been, and will continue to, keep a close eye on your children to watch for signs of unusual stress or difficult emotions, so they can refer these students to a member of our crisis support team.  

If you feel that your child would benefit from talking with one of our support staff, please call us at 703-208-7600. For after-hours support, please contact the 988 Lifeline by calling or texting 988. You might also find this resource helpful when talking to your child.

As always, reach out with any questions or concerns

This week is School Counselor Appreciation Week - a huge thank you to Mrs. Berick for all she does to support our Stenwood community!  

Below you will find additional information about:

• Religious Accommodations – NEW
• Band/Strings Concert
• Community Peers Preschool Program - Reminders
• Student Intentions/Rising Kindergarten - Reminder
• Kiss N Ride - Reminder
• Magnet School Application and Lottery Information - NEW
• Community Boundary Review Meetings - Reminder
• Keeping Kids Warm - Reminder
• Yearbook Ordering Deadline Info - Reminder
• School Meals and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications - Reminder
• Stenwood is Hiring! - Reminder
• Stenwood PTA - Reminder

Sincerely,

Erica Riley, Principal
[email protected] 

Bryan Case, Assistant Principal 
[email protected]

Religious Accommodation Request 

Throughout the year, as we celebrate and recognize various cultural holidays and observances, families are encouraged to contact Mr. Case, [email protected] regarding accommodations, including but not limited to those around lunch, prayer/meditation and silent reflection spaces and times, and instruction.

Band and Strings Concert

Thank you to our amazing performers and Mr. Ravel and Mr. Zimmerman for the concerts last week.  If you missed them, you can watch them here.

Community Peers Preschool Program

Next year Stenwood will have community peers in our preschool program. This program provides opportunities for our students to participate in integration activities with typically developing peers. The program is designed to teach preschoolers with delays and without delays in the same classroom. It can provide young children with a more stimulating environment, teach skills for coping with different situations, and provide the opportunity to learn appropriate social skills. 

Our program will invite a limited number of community preschoolers (2 per class), who are ages 3.5 (by September 30th) to 5 years, to participate in our daily preschool activities.

The children from the community will have the opportunity to make new friends and share experiences with current early childhood special education students. Our students will, in turn, benefit from being with community peers who can model appropriate language, motor, and social skills.

All children learn through their play. Intellectual growth occurs in a social context, influenced strongly by the quality of social interactions. The goal of this program is to encourage active learning and promote social interaction and acceptance through shared experiences between the community children and our preschoolers with special needs.  Bus transportation cannot be provided for the community peers.  Feel free to contact us for further explanation of our program.

If you are interested in having your child considered for this opportunity, please complete the Community Peers Preschool Program Interest and Information Form by Friday, February 28th.   Stenwood will host a playdate for interested students in late March/early April.  If you know of anyone who may be interested and does not receive the Stenwood Hive Happenings, feel free to forward them this information.

Student Intention Form and Rising Kindergarten Form

Today, students brought home a Student Intention Form. We are asking families to fill out this form for each child to help us plan for adequate staffing next year.  

If you have a child who will turn five on or before September 30th, 2025, please return the blue form or fill out the Rising Kindergartner form.  We have Kindergarten Orientation coming up on April 8th at 9:15am.  If you have any neighbors that have children that turn 5 on or before September 30th, please let them know to reach out to Michelle Burke, [email protected] as soon as possible so we can ensure they have all the information they need. 

Kiss N Ride Reminders

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

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

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

In addition, at the end of the day, we are also going to ask that all parents shift to waiting on the blacktop for your child(ren).  This allows for students who are walking or getting into their car to have a clear path.  

Magnet School Application and Lottery Information

The Magnet Program registration window will open Tuesday, March 4th, 2025, and close Friday, April 4th, 2025.  No late applications are accepted.

To learn more about the programs and the registration process, families are encouraged to attend one of the Parent Information Nights:

• Hunters Woods Elementary, February 18th, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. (In-person)
• Bailey’s Primary Elementary School and Bailey’s Upper Elementary School, February 20th, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. (In-person)
  • Location is at Bailey’s Primary Elementary School 

Community Boundary Review Meetings  Virtual Meetings

If you have not been able to attend an FCPS Community Boundary Review meeting yet, it’s not too late! The following virtual meetings will have the same format and information available as the previous in-person meetings:

• Monday, February 10th, 6:30-8 p.m. 

Click one of the dates above to register and receive your unique Zoom link. Each virtual meeting will be capped at 400 participants to help provide a meaningful experience for all. Language interpretation will be available. Learn about FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.

Meeting Slide Presentation 

English Other languages coming soon.

Meeting Agenda

Arabic | Chinese | English | Korean | Spanish | Urdu | Vietnamese

Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

Winter weather is here! As a reminder, please make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy time outdoors. We monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside for activities like recess or physical education.

Visit Fairfax County’s website for Winter Weather/Extreme Cold safety tips. 

If you need assistance getting cold-weather clothing for your family, please contact our family liaison, Adriana Rota at [email protected]. You may also contact Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care. 

Yearbook Ordering

Help your child remember the moments that made this school year special by ordering your copy of the Stenwood Elementary School Yearbook NOW at http://www.yearbookforever.com! The yearbook will feature memories that you and your child will want to look back on for years to come.

The company has a set amount they will print, so once they hit the limit, they will not print any additional yearbooks. The cutoff date to buy one is February 28th, 2024, if they are not sold out before then.  School Meals and Free/ Reduced Lunch Applications

Breakfast and Lunch

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

Free and Reduced-Price Status

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

Stenwood is Hiring!

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

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

Stenwood Elementary PTA 

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

More information about the PTA is available on their website.

Stenwood Band Concert! Stenwood Strings Concert! CARES Pizza Luncheon! - Cooperation 3rd Grade Family Invite! Cities Project Stay Connected

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

 

Facebook

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Instagram

@stenwoodelementary

 

Website

stenwoodes.fcps.edu

 

PTA Facebook

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Hive Happenings Newsletter

Dear Stenwood Families,

As Dr. Reid shared yesterday: 

Our hearts are broken as we learn that we have lost members of our FCPS family in the tragic accident at Reagan National Airport last night. I invite you to join me in praying for our families, friends, and colleagues, that we know have lost loved ones in this tragic accident.

While we grieve, we will focus on providing support and crisis counseling for our students, staff and families who are hurting. We will be sharing more with our FCPS community as we are able but want to be very sensitive to the situation and the people we care about.

Our team is standing by and ready to provide necessary support for everyone in our FCPS community. In addition, this resource may assist you in having difficult conversations with your children.

I know you will join me in lifting up these families, friends, and all of those affected in the difficult days.

Below you will find additional information about:

• Welcome Mrs. Santhana Marimuthi - NEW
• Community Peers Preschool Program - NEW
• Student Intentions/Rising Kindergarten - Reminder
• Kiss N Ride - Reminder
• Community Boundary Review Meetings - Reminder
• National School Counseling Week - NEW
• Black History Month - NEW
• Career and Technical Education Month - NEW
• Love the Bus Month - NEW
• Reading Opens the World Event - NEW
• Keeping Kids Warm - Reminder
• Yearbook Ordering Deadline Info - Reminder
• School Meals and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications - Reminder
• Stenwood is Hiring! - Reminder
• Stenwood PTA - Reminder

Sincerely,

Erica Riley, Principal
[email protected] 

Bryan Case, Assistant Principal 
[email protected]

Welcome Mrs. Santhana Marimuthi

We are excited to welcome Mrs. Santhana Marimuthi to Stenwood.  She is our newest instructional assistant.  She has experience working in a preschool and has a background in Computer Engineering.

Community Peers Preschool Program

Next year Stenwood will have community peers in our preschool program. This program provides opportunities for our students to participate in integration activities with typically developing peers. The program is designed to teach preschoolers with delays and without delays in the same classroom. It can provide young children with a more stimulating environment, teach skills for coping with different situations, and provide the opportunity to learn appropriate social skills. 

Our program will invite a limited number of community preschoolers (2 per class), who are ages 3.5 (by September 30th) to 5 years, to participate in our daily preschool activities.

The children from the community will have the opportunity to make new friends and share experiences with current early childhood special education students. Our students will, in turn, benefit from being with community peers who can model appropriate language, motor, and social skills.

All children learn through their play. Intellectual growth occurs in a social context, influenced strongly by the quality of social interactions. The goal of this program is to encourage active learning and promote social interaction and acceptance through shared experiences between the community children and our preschoolers with special needs.  Bus transportation cannot be provided for the community peers.  Feel free to contact us for further explanation of our program.

If you are interested in having your child considered for this opportunity, please complete the Community Peers Preschool Program Interest and Information Form by Friday, February 28th.   Stenwood will host a playdate for interested students in late March/early April.  If you know of anyone who may be interested and does not receive the Stenwood Hive Happenings, feel free to forward them this information.

Student Intention Form and Rising Kindergarten Form

Today, students brought home a Student Intention Form. We are asking families to fill out this form for each child to help us plan for adequate staffing next year.  

If you have a child who will turn five on or before September 30th, 2025, please return the blue form or fill out the Rising Kindergartner form.  We have Kindergarten Orientation coming up on April 8th at 9:15am.  If you have any neighbors that have children that turn 5 on or before September 30th, please let them know to reach out to Michelle Burke, [email protected] as soon as possible so we can ensure they have all the information they need. 

Kiss N Ride Reminders

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

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

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

In addition, at the end of the day, we are also going to ask that all parents shift to waiting on the blacktop for your child(ren).  This allows for students who are walking or getting into their car to have a clear path.  

Community Boundary Review Meetings  Virtual Meetings

If you have not been able to attend an FCPS Community Boundary Review meeting yet, it’s not too late! The following virtual meetings will have the same format and information available as the previous in-person meetings:

• Monday, February 10th, 6:30-8 p.m. 

Click one of the dates above to register and receive your unique Zoom link. Each virtual meeting will be capped at 400 participants to help provide a meaningful experience for all. Language interpretation will be available. Learn about FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.

Meeting Slide Presentation 

English Other languages coming soon.

Meeting Agenda

Arabic | Chinese | English | Korean | Spanish | Urdu | Vietnamese

National School Counseling Week

February 3-7 is National School Counseling Week, and highlights the tremendous impact school counselors have in helping students achieve academic success and planning for a career.

School counselors work with students in a variety of different capacities, whether it is through classroom lessons, group sessions, or individual counseling. Learn more about the role of school counselors in FCPS.

Black History Month

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history.

Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about Black History month. 

Career and Technical Education Month

February Is Career and Technical Education Month. By enrolling in a Career and Technical Education (CTE) course or program, students learn the technical applications of many occupations while preparing for higher education or entry-level employment. A core program of CTE courses is offered in every middle and high school including Business and Information Technology, Family and Consumer Sciences, Health and Medical Sciences, Marketing, Technology and Engineering Education, and Trade and Industrial Education. Since this is an elective, course offerings may vary by school. Learn more on the FCPS CTE webpage.  

Love the Bus Month

Love the Bus Month is supported by the National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT).

Reading Opens the World Event Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

Winter weather is here! As a reminder, please make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy time outdoors. We monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside for activities like recess or physical education.

Visit Fairfax County’s website for Winter Weather/Extreme Cold safety tips. 

If you need assistance getting cold-weather clothing for your family, please contact our family liaison, Adriana Rota at [email protected]. You may also contact Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care. 

Yearbook Ordering

Help your child remember the moments that made this school year special by ordering your copy of the Stenwood Elementary School Yearbook NOW at http://www.yearbookforever.com! The yearbook will feature memories that you and your child will want to look back on for years to come.

The company has a set amount they will print, so once they hit the limit, they will not print any additional yearbooks. The cutoff date to buy one is February 28th, 2024, if they are not sold out before then.  School Meals and Free/ Reduced Lunch Applications

Breakfast and Lunch

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

Free and Reduced-Price Status

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

Stenwood is Hiring!

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

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

Stenwood Elementary PTA 

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

More information about the PTA is available on their website.

Stay Connected

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

 

Facebook

facebook.com/StenwoodElementary

 

Instagram

@stenwoodelementary

 

Website

stenwoodes.fcps.edu

 

PTA Facebook

facebook.com/StenwoodElementaryPTA

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Hive Happenings Newsletter

Dear Stenwood Families,

It is hard to believe that Tuesday will mark the end of the 2nd quarter!  We have learned so much in the first half of the year and we can’t wait to see all that our Stingers will accomplish in the second half!  

While we still have half of the school year left, we are already starting to plan for next year!  We are sending home two forms today. The first is the Student Intention Form - this is to indicate your plans for next year. Nothing is binding, it just gives us a sense of what staffing we will need next year.  We are also sending home the Rising Kindergarten form.  See below for more information on both.  

As a reminder, Wednesday, January 29th is a student holiday/teacher workday for teachers to work on progress reports for the end of the 2nd quarter.

Below you will find additional information about:

• Student Intentions/Rising Kindergarten - NEW
• Kiss N Ride Reminders - NEW
• Bell Schedule Reminders - Updated
• Stinger Sweethearts Dance! - NEW
• Lunar New Year - NEW
• Virginia Student Assessment Summary for Families - NEW
• Community Boundary Review Meetings - Updated
• Keeping Kids Warm - Reminder
• Yearbook Ordering Deadline Info - Reminder
• School Meals and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications - Reminder
• Stenwood is Hiring! - Reminder
• Stenwood PTA - Reminder

Sincerely,

Erica Riley, Principal
[email protected] 

Bryan Case, Assistant Principal 
[email protected]

Student Intention Form and Rising Kindergarten Form

Today, students brought home a Student Intention Form. We are asking families to fill out this form for each child to help us plan for adequate staffing next year.  

If you have a child who will turn five on or before September 30th, 2025, please return the blue form or fill out the Rising Kindergartner form.  We have Kindergarten Orientation coming up on April 8th at 9:15am.  If you have any neighbors that have children that turn 5 on or before September 30th, please let them know to reach out to Michelle Burke, [email protected] as soon as possible so we can ensure they have all the information they need. 

Kiss N Ride Reminders

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

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

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

In addition, at the end of the day, we are also going to ask that all parents shift to waiting on the blacktop for your child(ren).  This allows for students who are walking or getting into their car to have a clear path.  

Bell Schedule Reminders

We have been noticing an uptick of late drop-offs at Kiss N Ride in the morning.  All students need to be dropped off by 8:38 to be in class on time by the late bell at 8:40.  Students will be marked tardy if they are not dropped off before 8:38.  If you see the patrols heading to class - you are late.  Kiss N Ride opens at 8:20.  If students arrive after 8:38 they will be given a tardy pass.  

Also, it is very important that only buses use the front entrance of the school from 8:20 to 8:38AM. Please continue to only use the Kiss N Ride for morning drop-offs unless your child is tardy.

Make plans to invite that special Sweetheart in your life to our Stinger Sweethearts Dance!

Put on your dancing shoes! All Stingers are invited to get together with other Stenwood families and enjoy the return of our Stenwood Sweethearts Dance! Invite that special Stinger Sweetheart in your life to spend an evening on the dance floor with lots of DJ music, fun, and friends.

When: Friday, February 7th

Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Where: Stenwood Gym & Cafeteria

Look for a signup link in the next PTA Wednesday Mail! Volunteers will be needed to host this fun, family event  

Lunar New Year

January 29th  - 🐍 새해 복 많이 받으세요! 新年快乐! Chúc mừng Năm Mới!

Wishing good fortune to those in our community who celebrate Lunar New Year! For those in many East and Southeast Asian countries, including Pacific Islanders, the Lunar New Year is one of the most important holidays of the year and is all about ushering in luck and prosperity with family. 

Virginia’s Student Assessment Summary for Families

This month, families of students who took any Standards of Learning (SOL) test between school years 2015-16 and 2023-24 will receive a Student Assessment Summary Report. The report shows a student’s state percentile ranking for each test. This allows families to see how their child ranked compared to all Virginia students who took the same test that year. 

Reports are available now in SIS ParentVUE Documents. We will distribute them to students whose families do not have ParentVUE access. Learn how to access ParentVUE. 

The report is intended to help families reflect on how their child performed across all tested subjects over the years. Our staff members are committed to working with families to help every student reach their highest potential. Learn more about student assessments in FCPS.

Community Boundary Review Meetings  Virtual Meetings

If you have not been able to attend an FCPS Community Boundary Review meeting yet, it’s not too late! The following virtual meetings will have the same format and information available as the previous in-person meetings:

• Monday, January 27, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m. 
• Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m. 
• Monday, February 10, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m. 

Click one of the dates above to register and receive your unique Zoom link. Each virtual meeting will be capped at 400 participants to help provide a meaningful experience for all. Language interpretation will be available. Learn about FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.

Meeting Slide Presentation 

English Other languages coming soon.

Meeting Agenda

Arabic | Chinese | English | Korean | Spanish | Urdu | Vietnamese

Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

Winter weather is here! As a reminder, please make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy time outdoors. We monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside for activities like recess or physical education.

Visit Fairfax County’s website for Winter Weather/Extreme Cold safety tips. 

If you need assistance getting cold-weather clothing for your family, please contact our family liaison, Adriana Rota at [email protected]. You may also contact Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care. 

Yearbook Ordering

Help your child remember the moments that made this school year special by ordering your copy of the Stenwood Elementary School Yearbook NOW at http://www.yearbookforever.com! The yearbook will feature memories that you and your child will want to look back on for years to come.

The company has a set amount they will print, so once they hit the limit, they will not print any additional yearbooks. The cutoff date to buy one is February 28th, 2024, if they are not sold out before then.  School Meals and Free/ Reduced Lunch Applications

Breakfast and Lunch

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

Free and Reduced-Price Status

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

Stenwood is Hiring!

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

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

Stenwood Elementary PTA 

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

More information about the PTA is available on their website.

Stay Connected

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

 

Facebook

facebook.com/StenwoodElementary

 

Instagram

@stenwoodelementary

 

Website

stenwoodes.fcps.edu

 

PTA Facebook

facebook.com/StenwoodElementaryPTA

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Hive Happenings Newsletter

Dear Stenwood Families,

We had a great, full five-day week in the Hive!  

Thank you to Ms. Kelso and our wonderful 5th and 6th grade chorus students who delighted us at the Chorus concert https://www.wevideo.com/view/3674765408/. 

We saw some cold temperatures this week and we will see even colder next week. See the item below if making sure that your child is prepared to go to and from school and participate in outdoor activities at school.

As a reminder, Monday, January 20 is a holiday to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day and for the Inauguration.  Looking forward, Wednesday, January 29 is a student holiday/teacher workday for teachers to work on progress reports for the end of the 2nd quarter.

Below you will find additional information about:

• End of Day Kiss N Ride Routines - NEW
• Bell Schedule Reminders - Updated
• Orthodox Epiphany - NEW
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day - NEW
• Community Boundary Review Meetings - Reminder
• Keeping Kids Warm - NEW
• Yearbook Ordering Deadline Info - NEW
• School Meals and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications - Reminder
• Stenwood is Hiring! - Reminder
• Stenwood PTA - Reminder

Sincerely,

Erica Riley, Principal
[email protected] 

Bryan Case, Assistant Principal 
[email protected]

End of Day Kiss N Ride Routines

We have a lot of families that park in the neighborhood and walk up to Kiss N Ride at the end of the day.  We have a couple of requests to make sure everyone stays safe.  Please make sure if you are parking to park legally.  Behind Stenwood is permit parking, please also do not block crosswalks, driveways, and park on the correct side of the road.  We are also going to ask that all parents shift to waiting on the blacktop for your child(ren).  This allows for students who are walking or getting into their car to have a clear path.  

Bell Schedule Reminders

We have been noticing an uptick of late drop-offs at Kiss N Ride in the morning.  All students need to be dropped off by 8:38 to be in class on time by the late bell at 8:40.  Students will be marked tardy if they are not dropped off before 8:38.  If you see the patrols heading to class - you are late.  Kiss N Ride opens at 8:20.  If students arrive after 8:38 they will be given a tardy pass.  

Also, it is very important that only buses use the front entrance of the school from 8:20 to 8:38AM. Please continue to only use the Kiss N Ride for morning drop-offs unless your child is tardy.

Community Boundary Review Meetings  Virtual Meetings

If you did not get a chance to attend an in-person meeting, please consider participating in one of our virtual Community Boundary Review Meetings. All virtual meetings will follow the same format as the recently held in-person meetings, and the same information will be shared. Join us:

• Saturday, January 25, 2025, 9:30-11 a.m. 
• Monday, January 27, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m. 
• Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m. 
• Monday, February 10, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m. 

Please register by clicking a date above. Each virtual meeting will be limited to 400 participants, and each participant will receive their own unique Zoom link. Language interpretation will be available. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.

Meeting Slide Presentation 

English Other languages coming soon.

Meeting Agenda

Arabic | Chinese | English | Korean | Spanish | Urdu | Vietnamese

Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

Winter weather is here! As a reminder, please make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy time outdoors. We monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside for activities like recess or physical education.

Visit Fairfax County’s website for Winter Weather/Extreme Cold safety tips. 

If you need assistance getting cold-weather clothing for your family, please contact our family liaison, Adriana Rota at [email protected]. You may also contact Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care. 

Orthodox Epiphany

A joyous Orthodox Epiphany to those in our community who celebrate! In the Orthodox church, Epiphany celebrates the baptism of Jesus rather than the arrival of the Three Kings.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

On Monday we honor and celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his dedication to equality and serving others.

Yearbook Ordering

Help your child remember the moments that made this school year special by ordering your copy of the Stenwood Elementary School Yearbook NOW at http://www.yearbookforever.com! The yearbook will feature memories that you and your child will want to look back on for years to come.

The company has a set amount they will print, so once they hit the limit, they will not print any additional yearbooks. The cutoff date to buy one is February 28th, 2024, if they are not sold out before then. 

 

School Meals and Free/ Reduced Lunch Applications

Breakfast and Lunch

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

Free and Reduced-Price Status

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

Stenwood is Hiring!

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

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

Stenwood Elementary PTA 

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

More information about the PTA is available on their website.

Stenwood Chorus Concert! CARES Pizza Luncheon! Self-Control Stay Connected

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Website

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Hive Happenings Newsletter

Dear Stenwood Families,

It was so great to see so many smiling faces today!  Thank you to everyone who took extra precautions to make sure our students were safe. 

A huge thank you to our amazing custodians!  They reported to work early Tuesday morning to clear all of the sidewalks, ramps, and walkways to make sure we could return as soon as the roads were ready.  We appreciate them so much, especially since they were one team member down!  

We are looking forward to a full week together next week!  

Below you will find additional information about:

• Bell Schedule Reminders - NEW
• Welcome to Ms. Nagwan Mohamed - NEW
• Updated Strings/Band Concert Date – NEW
• Community Boundary Review Meetings - UPDATED with Registration Links
• Makeup & Retake Photos Are Now Online! - Reminder
• School Meals and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications - Reminder
• Stenwood is Hiring! - Reminder
• Stenwood PTA - Reminder

Sincerely,

Erica Riley, Principal
[email protected] 

Bryan Case, Assistant Principal 
[email protected]

Bell Schedule Reminders

We have been noticing an uptick of late drop-offs at Kiss N Ride in the morning.  All students need to be dropped off by 8:38 to be in class on time by the late bell at 8:40.  Students will be marked tardy if they are not dropped off before 8:38.  If you see the patrols heading to class - you are late.  Kiss N Ride opens at 8:20.  If students arrive after 8:38 they will be given a tardy pass.  

Also, it is very important that only buses use the front entrance of the school from 8:20 to 8:38AM. Please continue to only use the Kiss N Ride for morning drop-offs unless your child is tardy.

Welcome Ms. Nagwan Mohamed

We were so lucky to gain an additional Instructional Assistant position.  Ms. Mohamed subbed in our building for most of the month of December.  We are so excited she is joining us.  

Updated Strings/Band Concert Date

Due to a conflict with Kilmer’s Rising 7th Grade Orientation/Curriculum Night, we are shifting our concert date back one week so that families eligible to attend Kilmer, due to boundaries or programming, are able to attend both events.  Our new Band/Strings concert date will be Jan. 30th.  The times are still the same for the concerts and report times.  If your child plays an instrument, you will get additional information about rehearsal changes from Mr. Zimmerman or Mr. Ravel.

Community Boundary Review Meetings  Virtual Meetings

If you did not get a chance to attend an in-person meeting, please consider participating in one of our virtual Community Boundary Review Meetings. All virtual meetings will follow the same format as the recently held in-person meetings, and the same information will be shared. Join us:

• Friday, January 10, 2025, 6-7:30 p.m. (Registration is full.)
• Thursday, January 16, 2025, 1-2:30 p.m. 
• Saturday, January 25, 2025, 9:30-11 a.m. 
• Monday, January 27, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m. 
• Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m. 
• Monday, February 10, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m. 

Please register by clicking a date above. Each virtual meeting will be limited to 400 participants, and each participant will receive their own unique Zoom link. Language interpretation will be available. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.

Meeting Slide Presentation 

English Other languages coming soon.

Meeting Agenda

Arabic | Chinese | English | Korean | Spanish | Urdu | Vietnamese

Makeup & Retake Photos Are Now Online!

Makeup/Retake Day images are now viewable online!

Please visit: vosphoto.com/uc

Use your student ID when prompted for the online code.

For questions regarding school pictures

Please email: [email protected]

School Meals and Free/ Reduced Lunch Applications

Breakfast and Lunch

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

Free and Reduced-Price Status

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

Stenwood is Hiring!

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

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

Stenwood Elementary PTA 

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

More information about the PTA is available on their website.

A Special Shout Out to Our AMAZING Custodial Team! Stay Connected

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

 

Facebook

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Instagram

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Website

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PTA Facebook

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Hive Happenings Newsletter

Dear Stenwood Families,

What a lovely way to go off into Winter Break and the new year! Many Stingers were donning their comfiest and coziest PJs for our SCA Spirit Day as we looked out the windows to snow flurries throughout the day!

This week we had Family Invites in 4th grade and Kindergarten. 4th grade showed off and celebrated their writing virtually with families. And Kindergarten did fun Winter Centers. We also had a PTA sponsored assembly on Thursday with some turtles visiting who were being cared for by Blue Ridge Wildlife. Finally, we ended Friday afternoon with Hive Families playing games together.

We hope that everyone has a wonderful and restful winter break!  We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, January 6th, 2025!  

Below you will find additional information about:

• Chanukah
• Christmas 
• Kwanza
• Three Kings Day/Epiphany
• Community Boundary Review Meetings - NEW
• A Note From Mrs. Cole - NEW
• Makeup & Retake Photos Are Now Online! - Reminder
• School Meals and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications - Reminder
• Stenwood is Hiring! - Reminder
• Stenwood PTA - Reminder

Sincerely,

Erica Riley, Principal
[email protected] 

Bryan Case, Assistant Principal 
[email protected]

Chanukah

Chanukah, an 8-day Festival of Lights, is a Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple and the miracle of a small quantity of oil that lit the Temple’s menorah for 8 days. This year, Chanukah begins at sundown on Wednesday, December 25th. 

Christmas

🎄 A very Merry Christmas to those in our community who celebrate! Christmas is an annual holiday that commemorates the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, the person who stands at the heart of the Christian tradition. It is celebrated in many unique ways across the U.S. and the world, most commonly by the joyous giving of gifts. 

Kwanza

Heri za Kwanzaa (“Happy Kwanzaa”) to those that celebrate in our community. Kwanzaa is a long celebration of African American culture and heritage, observed from December 26th to January 1st. It is a time for families to come together, reflect on their history and traditions, and celebrate the principles of Kwanzaa.

Three Kings Day/Epiphany

Happy Three Kings Day to those in our community who celebrate! Also known as the Epiphany, Three Kings Day commemorates the Biblical story of the three kings who followed the star of Bethlehem to bring gifts to the newborn Jesus. #OurFCPS

Community Boundary Review Meetings 

The Superintendent’s Boundary Review Advisory Committee held its second meeting on December 16th at Gatehouse Administration Center. View key takeaways from that meeting and access the meeting agenda, slides, and other materials that committee members received.  If you did not get a chance to attend an in-person Community Boundary Review Meeting, please consider participating in one of the following virtual meetings:

• Friday, January 10th, 2025, 6-7:30 p.m. 
• Thursday, January 16th, 2025, 1-2:30 p.m. 
• Saturday, January 25th, 2025, 9:30-11 a.m. 
• Monday, January 27th, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m. 
• Tuesday, January 28th, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m. 
• Monday, February 10th, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m. 

Language interpretation will be available. 

All virtual meetings will follow the same format as the in-person meetings that were recently held, and the same information will be shared. Please stay tuned for details on how to register. Visit FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage to learn more. Sign up for FCPS’ School Boundary Review newsletter as well.

A Note From Mrs. Cole

Mrs. Cole wants everyone to know that winter break is a great time to relax and read with your kids. Even though the Stenwood library will be closed, the Fairfax County Public Library will be open with all kinds of programs and books available for students.  Winter break is also a great time to round up library books that need to be returned in January.  Currently we have over 375 Stenwood library books overdue. It would be great to get them back and start the new year fresh.  Happy Reading!

Makeup & Retake Photos Are Now Online!

Makeup/Retake Day images are now viewable online!

Please visit: vosphoto.com/uc

Use your student ID when prompted for the online code.

For questions regarding school pictures

Please email: [email protected]

School Meals and Free/ Reduced Lunch Applications

Breakfast and Lunch

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

Free and Reduced-Price Status

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

Stenwood is Hiring!

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

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

Stenwood Elementary PTA 

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

More information about the PTA is available on their website.

PTA Assembly - Blue Ridge Wildlife! Stenwood Military Kids Club! Kindergarten Family Invite!  Winter Centers Pajama Day! Stay Connected

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

 

Facebook

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Instagram

@stenwoodelementary

 

Website

stenwoodes.fcps.edu

 

PTA Facebook

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Hive Happenings Newsletter

Dear Stenwood Families,

It has been an exciting week in the Hive!  Our 3rd graders enjoyed a trip to the Natural History Museum where they were able to make connections to their science and social studies learning.  We honored students who show Empathy to their teachers and classmates with a CARES Pizza Lunch.

And today, the beloved tradition of Battle of the Books took place. You would be hard pressed to find a room with more excitement than the cafeteria during Battle of the Books. And to have all that excitement be about BOOKS? That’s amazing!  The books for the spring battle were shared and we know that some of our Stingers will start to read them over the break! Here is a link where you can view the entire event! The Passcode is: Battle2024!

As we approach next week, we want to remind everyone that attendance is really important.  The State of Virginia considers being out of school for any more than 10% of the school year to be concerning.  10% averages out to just two days a month.  We ask that you keep this in mind if you are scheduling any trips that would impact your child attending school.  If you have a trip that will impact school attendance before or after winter break, please let the office know by emailing, [email protected]. 

We will be having our next Hive Family Meeting on Friday, Dec. 20th. If you need to pick your child up early on the 20th, please make sure to pick them up by 2:00 PM. We have paired all of our Hive Family meetings with SCA Spirit Days - this month will be PJ Day!  

Below you will find additional information about:

• Parent Conferences - Reminders About Scheduling - NEW
• Advanced Academic Program (AAP) Full-Time Services Referral Deadline - FINAL REMINDER
• Social and Emotional Learning Screener Results Coming Soon - NEW
• Makeup & Retake Photos Are Now Online! - Reminder
• School Meals and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications - Reminder
• Stenwood is Hiring! - Reminder
• Stenwood PTA - Reminder

Sincerely,

Erica Riley, Principal
[email protected] 

Bryan Case, Assistant Principal 
[email protected]

Parent Conferences

We encourage open communication between families and teachers.  While there is one scheduled conference at the end of the first quarter, if you have concerns, you can always request a conference with your child’s teacher.  We ask that you do not have an impromptu conference in the hallway, on the playground, or even in a local store.  We want to make sure that our teachers are able to come to a conversation about your child be prepared with the information needed to update you on your child’s progress and/or address your concerns. 

Advanced Academic Program (AAP) Full-Time Services Referral Deadline

The Full-Time Services Referral deadline is December 15th, though Mrs. Hartman would love families who are planning to refer to turn them in December 9th - 13th if not before to ensure she has enough time to review that all required parts have been submitted before winter break begins.  

You can find the Referral Form and Parent/Guardian Questionnaire here: 

https://www.fcps.edu/academics/advanced-academic-programs-aap/forms-advanced-academic-program-aap

Referrals and optional materials are due no later than December 15th. Mrs. Hartman prefers to receive materials December 9th-13th or earlier to allow her ample time to review the materials and notify parents of any additional information needed or errors found. 

• You may email Full-Time referrals and optional materials directly to Kaleigh Hartman at [email protected] in one email. Hard copies are also accepted.
• You will receive a confirmation email within 1-2 business days.

Social and Emotional Learning Screener Results Coming Soon

One of the ways FCPS supports the mental wellness of all students is through the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener. In October, students in grades 3-12 took this screener, which gives information about their skills such as achieving goals, handling emotions, building relationships with adults and peers, and making good choices. 

The screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to create learning, experiences, and environments for students to succeed.

In early December, families will be able to view student SEL Screener results in SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent by mail.

Learn more about the screener on the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. For help understanding your child’s results or ideas to support them at home, review the Family Guide or contact us. 

Register for ParentVUE Learn how to activate your ParentVUE account, so you can easily access your child’s results and other helpful information.

Makeup & Retake Photos Are Now Online!

Makeup/Retake Day images are now viewable online!

Please visit: vosphoto.com/uc

Use your student ID when prompted for the online code.

For questions regarding school pictures

Please email: [email protected]

School Meals and Free/ Reduced Lunch Applications

Breakfast and Lunch

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

Free and Reduced-Price Status

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

Stenwood is Hiring!

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

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

Stenwood Elementary PTA 

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

More information about the PTA is available on their website.

PTA's "This is Us" Night! 3rd Grade Field Trip to the Natural History Museum! Battle of the Books! CARES Pizza Lunch! Empathy Stay Connected

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

 

Facebook

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Instagram

@stenwoodelementary

 

Website

stenwoodes.fcps.edu

 

PTA Facebook

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Hive Happenings Newsletter

Dear Stenwood Families,

This has been such a wonderful week, coming back after our Thanksgiving break!  It was so wonderful to see so many families on Wednesday night for PTA’s This is Us Night.  The food was delicious, and we learned so much about different cultures, countries, and traditions.  

Our 5th graders had an engaging family invite where they shared what they learned in Unit 3 of Benchmark.  Yesterday, our 4th graders took their annual field trip to Jamestown.  Despite the cold, lots of fun was had!

The weather has definitely shifted to winter.  We strive to get students outside everyday unless it is raining.  Please make sure your children have appropriate winter clothing and that everything is labeled with your child’s name.

We look forward to two more weeks before our winter break.  We have definitely seen an uptick in illnesses.  Please make sure we are practicing consistent hand washing and keeping children home following the FCPS Guidelines.

As a reminder, Monday, December 9th is an early release.  First dismissal will be at 12:30, second dismissal 3:30.  Changes can only be made at this point if it is an absolute emergency.    

Below you will find additional information about:

• Cafeteria Volunteers Needed!
• Advanced Academic Program (AAP) Full-Time Services Referral Deadline - Reminder
• Bodhi Day - December 8th
• Makeup & Retake Photos Are Now Online! - NEW
• School Meals and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications - Reminder
• Stenwood is Hiring! - Reminder
• Stenwood PTA - Reminder

Sincerely,

Erica Riley, Principal
[email protected] 

Bryan Case, Assistant Principal 
[email protected]

Cafeteria Volunteers Needed

We are looking for additional parent volunteers for lunches from December 12th, 2024, through January 14th, 2025. Please contact Mr. Case if you are able to help volunteer. Thank you in advance!  [email protected]

Advanced Academic Program (AAP) Full-Time Services Referral Deadline

The Full-Time Services Referral deadline is December 15th, though Mrs. Hartman would love families who are planning to refer to turn them in December 9th - 13th if not before to ensure she has enough time to review that all required parts have been submitted before winter break begins.  

You can find the Referral Form and Parent/Guardian Questionnaire here: 

https://www.fcps.edu/academics/advanced-academic-programs-aap/forms-advanced-academic-program-aap

Referrals and optional materials are due no later than December 15th. Mrs. Hartman prefers to receive materials December 9th-13th or earlier to allow her ample time to review the materials and notify parents of any additional information needed or errors found. 

• You may email Full-Time referrals and optional materials directly to Kaleigh Hartman at [email protected] in one email. Hard copies are also accepted.
• You will receive a confirmation email within 1-2 business days.

 

December 8, 2024

Happy Bodhi Day to those in our community who celebrate!

Bodhi Day is a Buddhist holiday that recognizes the day that Budda achieved enlightenment through meditation under the Bodhi tree. 

Makeup & Retake Photos Are Now Online!

Makeup/Retake Day images are now viewable online!

Please visit: vosphoto.com/uc

Use your student ID when prompted for the online code.

For questions regarding school pictures

Please email: [email protected]

School Meals and Free/ Reduced Lunch Applications

Breakfast and Lunch

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

Free and Reduced-Price Status

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

Stenwood is Hiring!

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

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

Stenwood Elementary PTA 

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

More information about the PTA is available on their website.

4th Grade Field Trip to Jamestown! SCA Spirit Day - Mustache Day! 5th Grade Family Invite! Voting Stay Connected

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

 

Facebook

facebook.com/StenwoodElementary

 

Instagram

@stenwoodelementary

 

Website

stenwoodes.fcps.edu

 

PTA Facebook

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Hive Happenings Newsletter

Dear Stenwood Families,

As we approach Thanksgiving, we want to take a moment to extend our gratitude to our amazing staff, students, and community.  We are so lucky to have such an amazing place to be every day!  We will be having a Hive Family Meeting on Tuesday afternoon where we will be celebrating our gratitude.  

Yesterday’s Thanksgiving Lunch was an amazing event.  We had over 650 guests in addition to our students join us for lunch!  We love having so many parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and older and younger siblings!  We are so grateful for our amazing kitchen team and all the volunteers who made it possible to have such a wonderful day. 

We also had our book fair this week! Many Stingers were seen enjoying new books throughout the week all over the Hive! Thanks again to the volunteers who helped to make that event run smoothly.

And with Thanksgiving coming next week, our Kindergarteners got us marching into the weekend with their annual Balloon Parade throughout the hallways this afternoon. The parade, along with our first flurry of snowflakes outside this morning, made for quite the way to wrap up our week!

We will not be sending out a Hive Happenings next week since it is such a short week.  If you know your child will have a planned absence or early dismissal next week, please let the office know as soon as possible, [email protected]. It is also very difficult to do check-outs during Hive Family since our front office staff have Hive Families that they are meeting with, so if you are planning on picking your child up early on Tuesday, please do so before 2:00 PM.

We hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving Break! 

Below you will find additional information about:

• Handwashing Reminders - NEW
• Thanksgiving - NEW
• A Thank You From Mrs. Cole - NEW
• Introducing Our New Family Liaison! - NEW
• Boundary Review Community Meetings Update - Reminder
• Advanced Academic Program (AAP) Full-Time Services Referral Deadline - Reminder
• Social and Emotional Learning Screener Results Coming Soon - NEW
• School Meals and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications - Reminder
• Stenwood is Hiring!
• Stenwood PTA

Sincerely,

Erica Riley, Principal
[email protected] 

Bryan Case, Assistant Principal 
[email protected]

Handwashing Reminders

We know that there are a lot of germs going around right now!  Here are some good reminders during this season.

Hand Washing Prevents The Spread of the Flu 

Your Health Is In Your Hands with the Help from a Shark

Thanksgiving

Schools and offices will be closed November 27th - 29th. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! Classes will resume on Monday, December 2nd. Learn more about the first Thanksgiving.

A Thank You From Mrs. Cole

 

Thank you to all the families who supported the library through the book fair!  It was a huge success.  25% of all sales are returned to the library which Mrs. Cole then uses to buy more books for our collection. We also appreciate all the contributions to the classroom libraries.  

It’s a joy to see kids excited about books, crafts, and educational games.  Make a reminder now that we’ll have another book fair where you can stock up on summer reading and activities.  Happy reading!

Introducing Our New Family Liaison!

Hello Stingers! I wanted to introduce a new staff member to the Bee Hive, Adriana Rota. She will be our Family Liaison (FL) here at Stenwood. Adriana is of Italian and heritage and immigrated to the United States over 44 years ago. She graduated from George Washington University and completed her master’s at Johns Hopkins University. After a 35-year career, she retired from the International Monetary Fund, where she had the opportunity to travel and work around the world. Before coming to Stenwood, Adriana was a “Community Liaison” at South County Welcome Center where she introduced new/transferred families to the FCPS System. As a Family Liaison, Adriana brings her cultural richness and international work experience.

As you may know, Family Liaisons are knowledgeable about many county-wide programs, services, and community resources. FL support all families and school staff by:

• Facilitating communication
• Building relationships
• Making families feel welcome, trusted, and valued
• Providing FCPS and human service’s resources and information
• Encouraging parent engagement in their children’s education
• Connecting parents to what their children are learning, and
• Promoting understanding of families’ cultural diversity.

Adriana loves to be a busy bee, so please do not hesitate to reach out to her with any and all questions that you may have at 571-495-9496 (Cell #), 703-208-7618 (Office #) and/or email: [email protected].

Boundary Review Community Meetings Update

Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place on Monday, December 2nd, 6:30-8 p.m., at Westfield High School Cafeteria.   The meeting for Region 6 is closer to Stenwood, it is at Annandale High School on Thursday, December 12th from 6:45 - 8:15pm.  

Please register in advance by clicking on the date. Language interpretation will be available. 

If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage.

Advanced Academic Program (AAP) Full-Time Services Referral Deadline

The Full-Time Services Referral deadline is December 15th, though Mrs. Hartman would love families who are planning to refer to turn them in December 9th - 13th if not before to ensure she has enough time to review that all required parts have been submitted before winter break begins.  

You can find the Referral Form and Parent/Guardian Questionnaire here: 

https://www.fcps.edu/academics/advanced-academic-programs-aap/forms-advanced-academic-program-aap

Referrals and optional materials are due no later than December 15th. Mrs. Hartman prefers to receive materials December 9th-13th or earlier to allow her ample time to review the materials and notify parents of any additional information needed or errors found. 

• You may email Full-Time referrals and optional materials directly to Kaleigh Hartman at [email protected] in one email. Hard copies are also accepted.
• You will receive a confirmation email within 1-2 business days.

Social and Emotional Learning Screener Results Coming Soon

One of the ways FCPS supports the mental wellness of all students is through the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener. In October, students in grades 3-12 took this screener, which gives information about their skills such as achieving goals, handling emotions, building relationships with adults and peers, and making good choices. 

The screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to create learning, experiences, and environments for students to succeed.

In early December, families will be able to view student SEL Screener results in SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent by mail.

Learn more about the screener on the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. For help understanding your child’s results or ideas to support them at home, review the Family Guide or contact us. 

Register for ParentVUE

Learn how to activate your ParentVUE account, so you can easily access your child’s results and other helpful information.

School Meals and Free/ Reduced Lunch Applications

Breakfast and Lunch

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

Free and Reduced-Price Status

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

Stenwood is Hiring!

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

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

Stenwood Elementary PTA 

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

More information about the PTA is available on their website.

Stenwood's Annual Thanksgiving Lunch! Kindergarten Balloon Parade! Stay Connected

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Website

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Stenwood Book Fair Open After School Today Only!

Come beat the rush! Parents and their students are invited to shop from 3:30-5:00pm today.  This is the only day we’ll be open after school.  Students will start buying on Wednesday during the school day.  Since the Thanksgiving lunch is on Thursday, parents are invited to bring their child to the book fair to purchase books after lunch is over. 

We ask that you wait until the teacher picks up the class, so that the teacher knows where students are.  Thank you for supporting the library.  As always, contact Mrs. Cole with any questions you may have.

Stay Connected

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

 

Facebook

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Website

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Hive Happenings Newsletter

Dear Stenwood Families,

We are continuing to buzz in the 2nd quarter here in the Hive. We are excited for next week with our Book Fair in the library and our annual Thanksgiving Lunch!

This week, 1st Grade students visited the Hidden Oaks Nature Center on Tuesday. They enjoyed the animals, puppet show, and playground. 

Our 2nd Grade Stingers went to EC Lawrence Park on Wednesday. They learned about some of the histories and traditions of Native Americans in the Northern Virginia area.

Today, we had our CARES Pizza Lunch celebrating students who have shown Responsibility in their classes. We always enjoy celebrating our Stingers!

Please see the final reminder below about Thanksgiving Lunch volunteers for next Thursday. We do still have many volunteer needs to help to ensure that this beloved Stenwood event runs smoothly.

Below you will find additional information about:

• Thanksgiving Lunch Volunteers and Reminders - Final Reminder
• Boundary Review Community Meetings Update- UPDATED
• Advanced Academic Program (AAP) Full-Time Services Referral Deadline - Reminder
• Stenwood Book Fair! - UPDATED
• School Meals and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications - Reminder
• Stenwood is Hiring!
• Stenwood PTA

Sincerely,

Erica Riley, Principal
[email protected] 

Bryan Case, Assistant Principal 
[email protected]

2024 Thanksgiving Lunch Volunteers and Reminders

Stenwood’s Annual Thanksgiving Lunch will take place next Thursday, November 21st. We have many slots that still need volunteers.

Please sign up using this link.  Volunteers will be helping with visitor check-in and meal serving.  Do not sign up during your child’s lunch block. Please also do not plan to have younger siblings with you if you are volunteering.

If you did not RSVP, but would like to attend, please feel free to bring your own lunch and join your child.  Please remember that anyone (grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc.) will need a valid ID to sign in to the building.  If you have previously signed in this year and RSVPed, you will be checked in at the front or back door and will not need to sign in on the VMS.  All new guests will need to be checked in at the front office using the VMS. 

Please remember parking is available behind the school in neighborhood.  We work with the Fairfax County Police Department to have permission to park during large events.  Please be respectful of our neighbors and do not block driveways or crosswalks.  

Boundary Review Community Meetings Update

Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place on Monday, December 2nd, 6:30-8 p.m., at Westfield High School Cafeteria.   The meetings for Region 2 and Region 6 are in locations closer to Stenwood, Glasgow Middle School on Monday, November 18th from 6:30 - 8pm and Annandale High School on Thursday, December 12th from 6:45 - 8:15pm.  

Please register in advance by clicking on the date. Language interpretation will be available. 

If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage.

Advanced Academic Program (AAP) Full-Time Services Referral Deadline

The Full-Time Services Referral deadline is December 15th, though Mrs. Hartman would love families who are planning to refer to turn them in December 9th - 13th if not before to ensure she has enough time to review that all required parts have been submitted before winter break begins.  

You can find the Referral Form and Parent/Guardian Questionnaire here: 

https://www.fcps.edu/academics/advanced-academic-programs-aap/forms-advanced-academic-program-aap

Referrals and optional materials are due no later than December 15th. Mrs. Hartman prefers to receive materials December 9th-13th or earlier to allow her ample time to review the materials and notify parents of any additional information needed or errors found. 

• You may email Full-Time referrals and optional materials directly to Kaleigh Hartman at [email protected] in one email. Hard copies are also accepted.
• You will receive a confirmation email within 1-2 business days.

The Fall Book Fair is Coming! 

The Stenwood Library is holding its Fall Book Fair next week.  Students will be able to browse the fair and make a wish list on Monday and Tuesday, then be able to buy books on Wednesday through Friday. Since the Thanksgiving lunch is on Thursday, parents are invited to bring their child to the book fair to purchase books after lunch is over.  We ask that you wait until the teacher picks up the class, so that the teacher knows where students are.

If you want to avoid the crush of Thursday, parents (and their students) are invited to shop in person after school.  The book fair will be open after school Tuesday from 3:30 - 5:00pm.  This is the only day we’ll be open after school.  Please note:  You will need to enter the library from door 8 on the playground and come directly into the library from the back.  

And if you’d like to volunteer at the fair, please check out our Sign Up Genius:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805044DA8AC2DA46-52600711-2024#/

As always, please contact Mrs. Cole with any questions you might have.  

School Meals and Free/ Reduced Lunch Applications

Breakfast and Lunch

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

Free and Reduced-Price Status

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

Stenwood is Hiring!

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

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

Stenwood Elementary PTA 

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

More information about the PTA is available on their website.

1st Grade Field Trip to the Hidden Oaks Nature Center! 2nd grade Field Trip to Ellanor Lawrence Park! CARES Pizza Luncheon! Responsibility Stay Connected

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

 

Facebook

facebook.com/StenwoodElementary

 

Instagram

@stenwoodelementary

 

Website

stenwoodes.fcps.edu

 

PTA Facebook

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Hive Happenings Newsletter

Dear Stenwood Families,

We kicked off the 2nd quarter with a short 3-day week this week. But that didn’t mean that there wasn’t plenty going on in the Hive.

On Wednesday, 4th graders took a trip to the Kennedy Center to enjoy a performance by the National Symphony Orchestra. 

Thursday morning, we had our first whole school meeting of the school year. We focused on school-wide our CARES expectation of Assertion, encouraging Stingers to “Speak Up!” when they know something is not right. We structure our whole school meetings to mirror the structure of our morning meetings in our classroom.  We started with a schoolwide morning message that each grade level read parts of, we had a greeting, and then enjoyed hearing members of the CARES Club read the book Speak Up.  This book ties in really well with the work we have been doing with Power of Our Words.  We closed our assembly watching a Kid President Video about how to disagree respectfully with someone. Again, we are working on teaching positive peer communication and what to do if that is not happening.  

Mrs. Riley and Mr. Case also fulfilled their Wacky Principal Stunt on Thursday, which was one of the school-wide rewards for your support with PTA’s Help the Hive. Students were shocked to see us with blue and yellow Stenwood colors through our hair!  

2nd grade families joined their students on Thursday afternoon for a Family Invite for some fun Math Games!  We love having families see the learning our students are engaging in here at Stenwood.

Our staff were also busy in the Hive on Monday and Tuesday, teachers met with families, as they have been for several weeks, giving updates on student learning and progress from the first quarter. In addition to what was shared when you met with your child’s teacher, please see the update below from the FCPS Language Arts office for how you can best understand your child’s reading and writing grades, and how you can support your child’s growth at home. Next Wednesday, progress reports will be sent home.  

Today, we honored our Veterans in a few different ways. Thanks to all who contributed to our Stenwood Wall of Heroes, featured in our front hallway. If you have not had a chance to send them in, please continue to send them in next week.  We thank you, your family members, and your friends for your service to our country. For those of you who are Veterans, we thank you for the sacrifices you have made to keep us all safe. We thank you for defending our rights. And thank you for the things you carry that only those who have served and their loved ones can truly know from experience. We have sent home bags of gratitude with our military-connected students today. It’s a small token of our appreciation, but we could never thank you and your families enough.  Please enjoy this video from many of our Stenwood students expressing our gratitude.  

Monday, November 11th, is the Veterans Day holiday and schools will be closed for students. Read about the history of Veterans Day. We will see all of our Stingers back in the Hive on Tuesday, November 12th.

Below you will find additional information about:

• Before School/After School Supervision Reminder - Reminder
• Thanksgiving Lunch Volunteers - Reminder
• Elementary School Language Arts Grading Update - NEW
• Boundary Review Community Meetings Start This Month - NEW
• Advanced Academic Program (AAP) Full-Time Services Referral Deadline - Reminder
• Stenwood Book Fair! - NEW
• Federal Impact Aid Form - Reminder
• School Meals and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications - Reminder
• Stenwood is Hiring!
• Stenwood PTA

Sincerely,

Erica Riley, Principal
[email protected] 

Bryan Case, Assistant Principal 
[email protected]

Before School/After School Supervision Reminder

Students should not arrive at school before 8:20 a.m., and no later than 8:35 a.m. Our staff is on morning duty from 8:20-8:38 a.m.  There will be no supervision prior to 8:20 a.m. 

Walkers must walk home at the end of the school day.  Students may not stay on the playground at the end of the day without parental supervision and/or checking in at home first.  If students stay, parental supervision is expected to ensure safety and monitor behavior.  

As a reminder from last year - during the school day, students are not permitted to climb the fence, crawl under the fence, or go behind the fence.  The students do follow these expectations during the school day.  If you have different expectations when you are supervising, please be responsible for your child’s behavior.  

2024 Thanksgiving Lunch Volunteers

Stenwood’s Annual Thanksgiving Lunch will take place on Thursday, November 21st. Family sign-ups are now closed after being in the Hive Happenings for the last few weeks..

If you would like to volunteer, please sign up using this link.  Volunteers will be helping with visitor check-in and meal serving.  Do not sign up during your child’s lunch block. Please also do not plan to have younger siblings with you if you are volunteering.

Elementary School Language Arts Grading Updates

Our teachers have been hard at work teaching with the new Language Arts curriculum, and we are excited to help all of our students become strong readers and writers! This year we also have new assessments, which is how we check if your student needs extra help with reading and writing, and new Standards of Learning (SOLs).

Because of these changes, we are now teaching all of the Language Arts skills your child needs to know (and checking if they need extra help) throughout the whole school year, instead of different skills each quarter. While these skills will be new to your child in the beginning of the year, the goal is for your child to grow strong in all of their new skills by the end of the year.

This means that when you get your child’s progress report next month, it might look different. Your child’s teacher will give you more information on the new progress reporting and how we’re making sure your child is getting any extra help they might need. You can also find more information on FCPS’ Grading and Reporting webpage.

We will also have new ways for you to help your child practice their reading and writing skills at home. These resources are coming soon!

Boundary Review Community Meetings Start This Month

FCPS has started the process of reviewing school boundaries across the division. This important work will help the district better support student population growth, changes in school capacity, and evolving community needs. Community input is vital to this process. With that in mind, FCPS, in partnership with Thru Consulting, will be hosting a series of community meetings in each of FCPS’ six regions. Participants are encouraged to share their thoughts, ask questions, and learn more about the boundary review process.

Please visit FCPS’ website for meeting dates, locations, and other information. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.

Advanced Academic Program (AAP) Full-Time Services Referral Deadline

The Full-Time Services Referral deadline is December 15th, though Mrs. Hartman would love families who are planning to refer to turn them in December 9th - 13th if not before to ensure she has enough time to review that all required parts have been submitted before winter break begins.  

You can find the Referral Form and Parent/Guardian Questionnaire here: 

https://www.fcps.edu/academics/advanced-academic-programs-aap/forms-advanced-academic-program-aap

Referrals and optional materials are due no later than December 15th. Mrs. Hartman prefers to receive materials December 9th-13th or earlier to allow her ample time to review the materials and notify parents of any additional information needed or errors found. 

• You may email Full-Time referrals and optional materials directly to Kaleigh Hartman at [email protected] in one email. Hard copies are also accepted.
• You will receive a confirmation email within 1-2 business days.

The Fall Book Fair is Coming! 

This fundraiser for the library will be November 18th - 22nd.  Students will be able to browse the book fair, make wish lists, and then purchase books for themselves and/or their teachers. But before all this can happen - we need volunteers to help out!  Please consider signing up for a slot or two. The book fair is a wonderful opportunity to meet other parents, get a sneak peek at the books, and just have an all-around good time. 

As always, please contact Mrs. Cole with any questions you might have.

Signup Genius Link:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805044DA8AC2DA46-52600711-2024

Federal Impact Aid Form

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid for each child. Submitting this form is important because information from this survey results in an additional $3 million in grants each year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

Help FCPS secure funding by helping us identify: 

• Military families.
• Federally connected families.
• Families living on a military base.

Please complete one form for each child in your household. Remember that only the enrolling parent can fill out the Impact Aid Survey form. 

For families without access to ParentVUE, a paper copy of the form will be sent home with your student starting November 12th. Your information will be kept strictly confidential.

To access the form, please login to SIS ParentVUE, select Online Packets in the top right hand corner, and then click the ‘Federal Impact Aid Survey’ button on the bottom of the page.

If you have multiple children in Fairfax County Public Schools, please make sure to fill out a form for each of your children. You will know you have completed all of the forms when you see a green check next to each of their names on the final screen.

We appreciate you completing the form by December 9th, 2024. 

School Meals and Free/ Reduced Lunch Applications

Breakfast and Lunch

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

Free and Reduced-Price Status

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

Stenwood is Hiring!

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

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

Stenwood Elementary PTA 

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

More information about the PTA is available on their website.

Preschool Trick or Treating Activity! Kindergarten Celebrating 50 Days of School - 1950's Style! 2nd Grade Family Invite! Math Games Stay Connected

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

 

Facebook

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Instagram

@stenwoodelementary

 

Website

stenwoodes.fcps.edu

 

PTA Facebook

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