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Dear Mantua Families,
We hope you are keeping warm on this winter day and enjoying the day off in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s tremendous contributions to society and recognition of today's Inauguration.
We were so impressed by how smoothly our amazing students adjusted to returning to the classroom this week! They were even champs about having indoor recess. Thankfully, the warmer weather on Friday let us get back outside for some fresh air and fun. To ensure our students stay warm and comfortable while enjoying outdoor activities like recess and PE, please remember to send them to school with a warm coat, hat, gloves, and other appropriate cold-weather gear. We closely monitor weather conditions, including low temperatures, wind chill advisories, and warnings, to determine if outdoor activities need to be adjusted for student safety and well-being.
In the week ahead, we will have the opportunity to hear our band students perform their winter concert on January 23rd, beginning at 6:30 PM. Our students have worked diligently to prepare for this event, and we look forward to hearing their musical talents! Students at all grade levels are participating in iReady assessments which are valuable tools for understanding student progress. Reach out to your child’s teacher if you have questions about testing.
Finally, mark your calendars for our upcoming Math and Literacy Night! This event will be held on February 6, beginning at 6 PM. This is a wonderful chance to participate in interactive learning activities as a family! See the flyer below.
Take good care,
Ms. Shannon, Mrs. Vaughan, and Mr. Webster
Important Upcoming Dates
January 20: Martin Luther King, Jr Day, staff and student holiday/Inauguration Day
January 23: 5th & 6th Grade Band Concert, 6:30 PM, Mantua Gym
January 24: Turnpike Night, Woodson High School
January 28: End of the Quarter
January 29: Lunar New Year, Student Holiday, Teacher Workday
January 30: Curriculum Night, Luther Jackson (rising 7th graders), 6-8 PM
February 4: 4th, 5th, and 6th grade Strings concerts, beginning at 5:45 PM
February 6: Family Math & Literacy Night, 6:00 PM
February 10: Early Release Monday, 1:05 PM dismissal
Be sure to bookmark the FCPS School Calendar to keep track of school holidays, breaks, and observances.
Feature Friday
Feature Friday is the way we spotlight Mantua's incredible staff and classrooms on a regular basis! Each week, we recognize a group of staff members. Check them out on Mantua ES Instagram. This week’s featured staff will be 3rd grade Lawson Sperapani, Kim Thomas, Kristen Volosin, and Tricia Murphy. Please take a moment to share a positive message for the teams using the Google Form, open through 1/25.
Thank you for helping us to make Feature Friday a fun and engaging way to celebrate our school community and for your continued enthusiasm and support of our staff!
Mantua PTA Wish Fund
We have extended the deadline to submit an application for the PTA Wish Fund. The new date is, tomorrow, Tuesday, January 21st at 5 PM.
The generous support of Mantua ES families, community supporters, faculty, and staff enables us to operate the Mantua PTA Wish Fund, an internal grant-awarding program founded in 2014.
This grant is designed to fund valuable projects that benefit our school. A few of the past awarded projects are the outside track, installed refillable water stations, balls and equipment for recess, snap circuits for science classes, and supplies for the Garden Committee.
Please check out the PTA Wish Fund website for more information.
http://www.mantuapta.org/wishfund.html
The Positivity Project
This week, our school community will focus on the character strength of Perseverance. Perseverance means completing what you start despite obstacles. It means never giving up.
People who show perseverance keep trying, even when they face challenges. They stay focused on their goals and work hard, even when things don't go as planned. Those who persevere often achieve great things because they don't quit. They also learn a lot and get better at what they do.
Perseverance can also inspire others. When one person in a group keeps going despite setbacks, it can motivate the whole team to keep trying and reach their goals.
To practice and encourage the character strength of perseverance at home, please visit The Positivity Project’s mobile-friendly P2 for Families (available in English and Spanish), where you will watch a video together and discuss a quote and three questions. Below are links to this week’s P2 for Families lessons. Click on the grade level that best meets your child’s needs.
Transition to Middle School - Notices from Frost MS & Luther Jackson MS
Turnpike Night at Woodson
FCPS Boundary Study
The Superintendent’s Boundary Review Advisory Committee held its second meeting on December 16. View key takeaways from that meeting and access the meeting agenda, slides, and other materials that committee members received. If you did not attend an in-person Community Boundary Review Meeting, consider participating in one of the following virtual meetings:
- Saturday, January 25, 2025, 9:30-11 a.m.
- Monday, January 27, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.
- Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.
- Monday, February 10, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.
Language interpretation will be available.
Virtual meetings will follow the same format as in-person meetings that were recently held and the same information will be shared. Stay tuned for details on how to register. Visit FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage to learn more. Sign up for FCPS’ School Boundary Review newsletter as well.
FCPS News This Week
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Dress Children Warmly
- Proposed Construction Projects
- Dual Language Immersion Lottery
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
Free Webinars and Events for Families
In January, the Family Resource Center (FRC) will host webinars for families on:
Sign up for the FRC newsletter or visit their webinar webpage.
Upcoming Family Academy Events
You are an important part of your child's education! The FCPS Family Academy compiles classes, webinars, workshops, and programs offered by FCPS to help you support your child's needs and learning at home. Browse Family Academy offerings.
Quick Contacts & Links
Linda Shannon, Principal LCSshannon@fcps.edu
Colleen Vaughan, Assistant Principal CAVaughan@fcps.edu
Chris Webster, Interim Assistant Principal cwebster@fcps.edu
Susan Palomino, Administrative/Finance Assistant SLPalomino@fcps.edu
Mergie Kakouris, Student Information Assistant, MBKakouris@fcps.edu
Jane Dunfee, SBTS, Testing Coordinator, pjdunfee@fcps.edu
Fadwa Finaish, Office Assistant, FFinaish@fcps.edu
Judy Toy, Office Assistant, JPToy@fcps.edu
Luis Uribe Gamboa, Family Liaison, lauribegambo@fcps.edu
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