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Mon, Jun 15 - 6th Grade Kings Dominion Field Trip
Schoolwide Picnic on the Field
(event details below)
Is it Science or Magic? Assemblies
9:15am - 4th grade
2:15pm - 3rd grade
Tue, Jun 16 - 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony,
9:30-11:30am
Wed, Jun 17 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!
2-hour early release, Dismissal
begins at 1:35pm
All medicine must be picked up from
the Health Room by 1:35pm
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2026 SUMMER OFFICE HOURS
Monday, June 22 - Friday, July 31
9:00am - 12:00pm
Good afternoon Newington Forest Families,
Happy Friday! This week was another busy one as we approach the end of the school year.
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Talent Shows - We had nearly 100 performers at this year's Talent Show! It takes courage to get on that stage in front of your peers and our Knights shined! Thank you Mrs. Gordon and Mx. Bosley, for putting together this fun showcase. Thank you also to our Parent Volunteers who supported our teachers and students throughout the process - we always appreciate your help.
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3rd-6th Field Days - Grades 3-6 had their Field Day activities indoors due to the weather, but it sure didn't dampen their fun. Everyone got to enjoy a snowcone either way! Thank you again to our Specialists and Parent Volunteers for another great Field Day!
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Kindergarten Flag Day - Our youngest Knights took the stage for our final singing performance of the school year! Great job, Kindergarten! Thank you Mrs. Gordon and Ms. Bosley for another terrific concert.
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Student Laptops - This week, all students turned in their FCPS laptops for re-imaging and preparation for the next school year. We appreciate the care that our students showed their school devices this year.
Monday is the Schoolwide Picnic on the Field! Please keep in mind that there will be modifications to your child's lunch schedule if you plan to attend. Individual lunch times will be sent in Teacher weekly emails. I can't wait to celebrate with our students!
Special Note - We have posted our School Supply Lists for 2026-2027 on our website. A printed copy of the supply lists will also be sent home with students on the last day of school. Our PTA is doing a school supply kit fundraiser to take the hassle out of shopping and raise money at the same time. Please see below for the PTA details.
I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.
Sincerely,
Angela Thompson
Principal
Lost & Found
If you think your child has something in our Lost & Found, please have it picked up before the last day of school. We will be donating EVERYTHING to our B'Thrifty bin.
Last Call for Yearbooks!
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If you wish to pay to keep your yearbook, please submit your $15 payment either:
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Online at www.strawbridge.net. Online code is YB33418
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Check payable to "Strawbridge Studios"
- Exact Cash
If you do not wish to pay to keep your yearbook, please return it to the school before the last day of school.
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NFES School-wide Picnic on the Field
Monday, June 15, 2026
NFES Back Field
(Rain Location: Cafeteria)
Newington Forest Elementary is proud to partner with the Fairfax250 Commission in commemorating the 250th anniversary of our nation and the American Revolution.
Families are invited to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy with their students outside on the field! The school cafeteria will also have bag lunches for students to purchase and bring outside.
THANK YOU, FAIRFAX250, FOR SUPPORTING OUR PICNIC!
PTA Supply Kits
Avoid the crowded stores this year and do your back-to-school shopping from the comfort of your own home. Newington Forest PTA is offering school supply kits for sale online through Sprout School Supplies for the 2026-27 school year. With a few easy clicks, your student(s) will be all set for back-to-school this fall, while saving you time and money.
Sprout makes back-to-school easy for parents, students, and teachers by offering customized prepackaged school supply kits. Not only do families save time and money on back-to-school shopping, but students are prepared with the proper tools they need to learn, starting on the very first day. As you know, when students are ready to learn, teachers are able to do what they do best.
Order your Sprout Supply Kit online!
- Website: sproutsupplies.com
- School Code NFES293
- Deadline to order your kit is July 7, 2026.
Early Release Wednesdays for 2026-27
FCPS will continue with limited early release Wednesdays for elementary schools during the 2026-27 school year. The number has been reduced from eight to four days.
Early release Wednesdays provide elementary teachers with a dedicated block of time to prepare lessons, participate in professional development and training, and collaborate with their peers. A well-supported and continuously improving teaching staff leads to better educational outcomes for students.
Dates Our school’s early release Wednesdays
Visit the FCPS website for more information about early release Wednesdays, including the list of early release dates.
Immunizations for FCPS Students
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) has partnered with Inspire Health Alliance, LLC (Inspire) to provide access to school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for FCPS students at multiple events taking place at designated FCPS locations throughout the school year.
- Immunizations will be provided at no out-of-pocket costs to the student or family. Families will be required to provide insurance information, if applicable, but students without insurance may still receive immunizations with no out-of-pocket costs.
- Participation in Inspire Immunization Events is voluntary.
- Additional Immunization Resources are available in the community.
Please visit Student Immunization Events to learn more about eligibility, immunization events, or to schedule an appointment.
Learning Doesn’t Take a Vacation and Neither Does Fun!
The FCPS Summer Learning webpage offers ideas and strategies for families to keep students curious until August. Summer is the perfect time to help your student explore new interests, reinforce concepts, and stay engaged!
Typing Club for Grades 3-6
FCPS will be providing Typing Club Licenses for all students in Grades 3, 4, 5, and 6 as a resource to help students develop their keyboarding skills. Access will be available for the summer and for the 2026-2027 School Year. Please check the summer resources page for more information.
Summer Meals Start on Monday, June 22!
Fairfax County Public Schools is participating in the Summer Food Service Program.
Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability or age, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals will be provided, on a first come, first serve basis, at the sites and times listed below. Children must remain onsite while consuming their meals.
No meals will be served on the following dates:
- June 18-19, 2026
- July 3, 2026
To learn more about this program, please visit Summer Food Service Program.
Student Testing Results Coming Soon
Through June, you will receive your child’s spring assessment results. If you aren’t sure what assessments your child took this year, you can view a list of tests by grade level on the FCPS website.
Most scores are available in SIS ParentVUE. Visit FCPS’ website for additional information about how test results are reported to families.
Websites for each test provide report translations and help with understanding test results. Please contact our front office with any testing questions or for additional information about how our school and teachers use test results to support student success.
Support Your Child’s Success in SIS ParentVUE
Signing up for a SIS ParentVUE account helps you to support your child’s academic success! Caregivers can view important information like attendance, grades, progress reports, and assessment scores through ParentVUE.
Once you have activated a ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same ParentVUE account. It is available online and as a mobile app for Apple and Android devices.
Need help creating a SIS ParentVue account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.
If you already have an account, be sure your contact information is up to date. Parents/guardians can update their phone numbers or email addresses in the Parent/Guardian section. View additional details about ParentVUE.
Activate Your ParentVUE Account to Stay ConnectedOn Wednesday, July 29, FCPS families who haven't activated their ParentVUE account will receive an email with the subject “Fairfax County Public Schools ParentVUE Activation Letter.”
The email will include instructions to activate a ParentVUE account. If you don’t have an account and don’t receive the email, please check your spam folder or open a Parent Support Request. After July 29, families may also contact Ms. Padua, Student Information Assistant, at jpadua@fcps.edu to request a printed activation letter or a new activation key, if needed.
All families are encouraged to activate their accounts as soon as possible to ensure they receive immediate access to important student information and school communications.
For assistance activating your account, please contact our front office. For technical support, create a Parent Support Request.
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:
- Celebrating Graduates
- Early Release Days for Next Year
- SAT School Day Accommodations
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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