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Welcome, Forestdale Families!

The new school year is officially here, and we can't wait to see all of our wonderful students tomorrow, Monday, August 24th! We also want to give a huge thank you to everyone who came out for our Open House last week. It was wonderful to see so many of you and feel the excitement for the year ahead. It was also great to see so many of you at our Inaugural Community Bus Tour, it was a lot of fun to see some many families ready to kick off a new school year.

Our teachers have been working hard all week to get their classrooms ready and create a welcoming and engaging environment for your children. We have a fantastic year ahead of us, and we're so excited to kick things off. In this newsletter, you'll find important information to help you and your child have a smooth start, including safety procedures for arrival and dismissal, details on how to get involved with the PTA, and instructions for signing up for our communication tools.

To report an absence, please

Email us at ForestdaleESAttendance@fcps.edu
Call the school attendance line (703-313-4343)
Use your ParentVUE account. This ensures our records are accurate and keeps our students safe.

Please note that family lunch visits will be paused until October 1st to allow students to adjust to the new cafeteria routines. Thank you for your understanding.

We look forward to a fantastic school year with all of you. See you tomorrow morning!

Together for OUR Students,

Nikki Steptoe-Coleman, Principal

Mary-Elizabeth Hagaman, Assistant Principal

Dr. Nikisha Gibson, Assistant Principal

Forestdale Calendar Reminders

August 2026

8/24: First Day of School (Doors Open 8:40am)

8/26: PTA Dinner Fundraiser (Hangry Burger)

8/27: First Day- ECCB Preschool 1/2 Day Program

September 2026

9/4, 7: Labor Day Holiday (No School)

9/8: PTA Meeting @ 6:30pm

9/21: Yom Kippur Holiday (No School)

9/23: Back to School Night @6pm

9/25: Fall Picture Day

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