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Wed, April 30 - PTA Donuts with a Grown-Up
May 5-9 - Teacher Appreciation Week
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SOL Pep Rally
 Grade 3-6 students participated in a fun Pep Rally on Friday to get everyone ready for their upcoming SOL tests. Thank you to Mrs. Pipitone for organizing the exciting rally, and working with Mrs. Gordon to put together the SOL parody video!
Good luck on your SOLs, Knights!
Earth Day Concert
 2nd graders performed songs dedicated to caring for our planet! Thank you Mrs. Gordon and Mx. Bosley for preparing our 2nd Graders for their big show.
NFES Bluebird Nesting Boxes
Since July 2020, NFES has hosted and monitored two bluebird nesting boxes. Over the past four years we have had 20 nests that produced 50 bluebirds, 12 chickadees, and three tree swallow hatchlings. So far this year, we have one blue bird nest with two hatchlings. The most exciting part, we are able to share the nests and pictures of the birds with the students on the news show.
We also provide nesting data to the Virginia Blue Bird Society which collects this data for research and the monitoring of Virginia’s native birds.
If you have questions about this project, feel free to contact the school librarian Petra Sharrett at plsharrett@fcps.edu
Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC)
Call For The Arts Program
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The MCEC Call for the Arts program invites military-connected children from all over the world, representing every branch of service, to share interpretations through art of what it means to be a military-connected child. |
Since 2002, thousands of military-connected children have shared their personal experiences, their lives, hopes and dreams all through art.
Submissions will be accepted through April 30, 2025.
This contest is open to grades K-12 and will be divided into three categories.
- Grades K-5,
- Grades 6-8 and
- Grades 9-12.
Visit Call for the Arts for more contest details on what to do and to complete the Entry and Release form.
Winners will receive.
- An Amazon gift card,
- An invitation to attend the MCEC Global Training Summit (July 8-10, 2025) in Washington, DC,
- Accolades on MCEC’s social media, eNews, and website.
For more information on Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) military resources, please email militaryfamilies@fcps.edu.
NFES Lost & Found
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Last chance to look through the Lost & Found to see if you need to pick out your child's belongings! We will donate all remaining items on Friday, May 2, 2025. |
Social and Emotional Learning Screener: Parent Reports
Students in grades 3-12 took the SEL Screener during the month of March, providing information on their SEL skills such as achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships, and making responsible decisions. The screener also asks students how well their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported.
Individual student SEL Screener results are available to families in the Documents section of SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent via postal mail.
For support in understanding your individual student’s results or for ideas on how to support them at home, please review the SEL Screener Results Family Guide or reach out to our school staff with any questions.
Protect Your Child from Measles:
What You Need to Know
Measles cases continue to rise in the U.S. About 1 in 5 people who get measles end up in the hospital. Measles can cause severe complications like a lung infection (pneumonia), brain inflammation (encephalitis), and possibly death, even with medical care. Symptoms of measles typically include:
- High fever (may spike up to 104°F)
- Cough
- Runny nose
- Red, watery eyes
- A rash that appears around 3-5 days after other symptoms begin. The rash typically starts on the face and spreads down the body.
The best way to protect a child from measles is by getting two doses of the combination measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine.
If you are unsure of your child's vaccination status or your personal vaccination status, talk to your health care provider. If your child needs an immunization, make an appointment with your health care provider, visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a list of child immunization clinics, or view other Immunization Resources.
✅ Share Feedback With County Health Department on School Health Services
The Fairfax County Health Department and Fairfax County Public Schools School Health Services invite parents/caregivers of FCPS students to participate in a survey on satisfaction with school health room services. The survey takes about five minutes to complete and will be open until Monday, May 5.
School health rooms (clinics) are managed by public health nurses and school health aides. Those staff provide care for students who become sick or injured during the school day, who require medications during the school day, and/or who have a chronic health condition that requires management during the school day.
Additionally, the school health room staff:
- Provide health education, communicable disease prevention, and health screenings.
- Work with schools to help address the root causes of population health disparities so that all students have equitable access to educational and health opportunities.
- Ensure that students have care for minor injuries and illnesses, and chronic health conditions, thus helping to minimize health barriers to learning.
Survey results will provide a basis for quality improvement of school health room services as well as inform future planning for schools.
☀️ Discover Exciting Summer Learning Activities and Ideas
Attend the FCPS Summer Extravaganza on Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., at Woodson High School and get a jump on summer learning and fun! At this free event, participants can engage in educational and enrichment activities designed to inspire curiosity and growth.
An FCPS Student Program Marketplace will feature student-made goods for sale. Proceeds will support the students’ programs.
Learn about summer programs and resources available from community and business partners. Enjoy face painting, touring a fire truck, student performances, and much more! For more information, visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage.
Nominations Open for the Bussey Memorial Equity Award
Nominations are now open for the 2025 Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award. The Minority Student Achievement Oversight Committee (MSAOC) sponsors this award to honor the legacy of Dr. Bussey, a founding member of the MSAOC and a longtime advocate for students and families.
This award recognizes an employee, student, or community member who has demonstrated significant and impactful efforts to improve the educational experiences and outcomes of students from groups who are marginalized or underserved.
Any staff, student, or community member can nominate an individual for the award. All nomination materials must be submitted by Monday, May 19. Visit the Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award webpage to access the nomination information form.
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:
- Protect Your Child From Measles
- Celebrating FCPS Staff and Students
- Prepare for Summer Learning and Fun
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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