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9/4-7 NO SCHOOL, Labor Day Holiday
Wed 9/9 Back to School Night, Grades K-6, 6-8p
Tue 9/15 Virtual Parent Workshop: Setting the
Stage for a Great School Year, 6-7p
Mon 9/21 NO SCHOOL, Yom Kippur Holiday
Tue 9/29 AAP Parent Information Night, 6-7p
Thu 10/8 Curriculum Night, 6-7p
Mon 10/12 NO SCHOOL, Staff Planning Day
Tue 10/13 Fall Picture Day
Wed 10/21 3-hour Early Release, dismissal
begins at 1:35p
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Good afternoon Newington Forest Families,
We had a wonderful first week of school here in the Forest!
Teachers worked with students to establish routines and expectations in the classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, and at recess. We even practiced a fire drill this week, and students at every grade level did an amazing job!
A Special Guest
We welcomed a very special guest on the second day of school: Superintendent Dr. Reid! Our SCA President, Lillian Smith, and Vice President, Julianna Hope, helped to guide Dr. Reid to Mr. Drummond’s PE class, Mr. Drake’s art class, and Mr. Thorpe’s fifth-grade classroom.
Bus Riding Students
Some of our bus riders began the week with discrepancies in their routes, but we worked to resolve almost all of them by midweek. We appreciate everyone’s patience as we worked through these issues.
Speaking of bus riders, we plan to begin using the new student bus passes during the second week of school. Additional information about the rollout will be sent home to families before the passes are introduced.
FCPS Devices for Grades 3-6
Beginning this school year, families in grades 3-6 can opt out of having student laptops brought home from school. A blue paper form was sent home on Friday for parents/guardians to indicate - Yes, send the laptop home each day, or No, do not send the laptop home each day.
Please complete and return this form to the school so that we may document your decisions.
I hope your families enjoy a relaxing weekend!
Sincerely,
Angela Thompson
Principal
 Great 1st Week, Knights!
 Superintendent Dr. Reid's Visit on 8/25
 Sign Up for Band, Strings, & Chorus!
Beginning in 4th grade, our Knights are welcome to join a music performance ensemble. Students can choose to participate in:
- Band only
- Strings only
- Chorus only
- Band and Chorus
- Strings and Chorus
Students may not participate in both Band and Strings because they meet at the same time. Fourth graders can only sign up for Strings.
Complete the Sign-Up Google Form!
Band - Laura Creque: lmcreque@fcps.edu
Strings - Karine Chapdelaine-Walker: kchapdelaine@fcps.edu
Chorus - Sabrina Gordon:smgordon@fcps.edu
Kelsey Bosley: klbosley@fcps.edu
Special Musical Performances
South County High School's Orchestra and Band students came by the Forest on Friday to share their love of performing, and to encourage our Knights to play an instrument this year.
The best part - some former Knights were among the high school performers! It was so great to have them back for the afternoon. Once a Knight, always a Knight!
 Virtual Parent Workshop:
Setting the Stage for a Great School Year
Ready to make mornings smoother, homework easier, and the school year less stressful? ? Join us -
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
6:00-7:00 pm
Virtual
“Setting the Stage for a Great School Year” with Ann Dolin, M.Ed., former Fairfax County teacher and author, will offer simple and practical strategies you can use at home to help your child build:
- Routines & Structure
- Independence & Organization
- Confidence & Less Stress
- Healthy habits for a successful school year
RSVP today: https://forms.gle/3YhnLefQzNkQAgwd8
Questions? Contact Andrea Howard, NFES Family Liaison, at ahoward@fcps.edu.
Girls on the Run returns to the Forest!
Training begins: September 21, 2026
5K Weekend: November 21-22, 2026
Designed for students in grades 3-6, this empowering program is back for another year at Newington Forest, with Ms. Cavazos, 2nd Grade Teacher, leading the charge once again. In addition to strengthening their bodies, our Knights will learn to:
- Build the confidence to be themselves
- Learn to listen deeply, show empathy, and invite others to speak up, too
- Learn from mistakes and persevere using stick-with-it strategies
Registration is open until September 14, 2026!
Visit gotrnova.org to learn more about Girls on the Run.
Join the 2026-2027 PTA
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The PTA (Parent Teacher Association) works to enhance the student experience by building strong partnerships between parents, teachers, and students. Our mission is to support learning, encourage family involvement, and strengthen our school community through programs and activities. |
Membership is open to all who want to make a positive impact at Newington Forest Elementary and help every student succeed.
- Individual Membership: $15 each (parents, guardians, grandparents, community members)
- Family Membership (2 Adults): $28 for both
Join online at https://newingtonforestpta.givebacks.com/shop!
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If you don't know what this picture represents, join the PTA!
FCPS Cares is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story so we can all acknowledge the good work of our Newington Forest staff members. |
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FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Everything You Need to Do in SIS ParentVUE
- Permission Forms for School Resources
- Follow Multiple Schools in the App
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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