January 15: Chick Fil A Spirit Night - Mention Cardinals when ordering online, on app or in store

January 15: Seussical Jr Parent/Guardian Interest Meeting - see times below

January 19: School Closed - Dr. Martin Luther King Observance

January 23: PTA BINGO Night

Session 1: 6-7:30 p.m.: Session 1 Tickets 

Session 2: 7-8:30 p.m.: Session 2 Tickets

January 28: Quarter 2 Ends 2-Hour Early Dismissal (Dismissal at 2:00 p.m.)

January 29-30: Student Holidays/Teacher Workdays

February 3: Save the Date - Picture Day!

February 13: Save the Date - PTA K-3 PJ Night and Magic Show (6:30 - 8:00 p.m.)

Picture Day - February 3

Forestville Picture Day is scheduled for Tuesday, February 3! Smile big and pick out your favorite outfit to celebrate the 25-26 school year. 

Upcoming Student Experience Survey at Forestville

Our school will participate in the FCPS Student Experience Survey. This survey will gather important feedback from students about their school experiences to help FCPS make meaningful improvements.

All students in grades 3-6, except those who have opted out, will receive a link to the survey in their FCPS email on February 23. We will administer the survey during the school day between Monday, February 23, and Friday, March 6. Any student may take the survey at home, if they are unable to take the survey during the school day. You will receive a communication with details on how to preview the survey and opt your child out, if you choose. The electronic opt-out form can also be accessed at this link.

We believe it's important to hear from our students about what we're doing well and where we can improve. This work also aligns with the equity commitments in FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan, which include a focus on amplifying student voice and experiences as we work toward meeting plan goals.

Kiss & Ride Reminders

Forestville would like to thank families for remembering our procedures and having very timely arrivals and pickups. We also want to provide a few reminders to support the continued smooth flow of Kiss & Ride traffic:

Arrival

• Doors open at 9:05 and school begins at 9:15
• Ensure students are ready to quickly exit the vehicle with all their belongings
• Say goodbyes ahead of the drop off spot so students can exit quickly and safely
• Use the entire length of the sidewalk and gravel to unload students
• Follow the directions of the attending staff
• If your child requires more time and you choose to park and walk, please make sure to cross with your students at the crosswalk only
• Please follow the direction of the front Kiss & Ride attendant who may ask you to briefly wait to cross in order to support the flow of car traffic before crossing

Dismissal

• Ensure Kiss & Ride number is visible and/or be ready with student name
• Follow direction of attending staff
• Dismissal drop-off length is shorter due to increased traffic requirements at Nike Park
• Students walking with parents to parked cars must cross at crosswalk only

Thank you for your continued support of safe student arrival and dismissal!

Winter Weather Recess Reminders

Forestville asks all families to send their students to school with jackets, gloves/mittens and hats labeled with the child's name. These items are essential to supporting safe recess outside and the names help as the students shed their layers through play. Forestville will go outside each day the weather allows. We follow FCPS and National Weather Service guidelines. At times, outdoor recess times may be shorter than 30 minutes and we will still go outside for the time period it is safe to do so. More information can be found here.

View the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.

If you need assistance getting cold-weather clothing for your family, please call 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.