9/11/24 News From the Nest: Family Edition

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September 11, 2024

As you plan upcoming trips and other family events, please remember the importance of sending your child to school every day. Review the FCPS School Year Calendar and try to plan any time away during breaks from school. 

Children who show up for school regularly develop fundamental reading and math skills while building a habit of good attendance that will carry them into college and careers. Research shows that children who were chronically absent (missing 18 days or more) in kindergarten and first grade were far less likely to read proficiently at the end of third grade.

Learn how families can help form good attendance habits.

Picture Day, TOMORROW, Thursday, September 12th

A flier was sent home from Lifetouch about how to order pictures.  Money can be sent in on picture day with the envelope provided or pictures can be ordered online with the website and code that is on the flyer. SMILE!

Message From the PTO (Parent Teacher Organization)

  • A flier is coming home today about Fall Club Sign-Up, which begins next Wednesday, September 18th.
  • Don't forget to purchase your Glen Forest shirt or sweatshirt here, and support the PTO! You can buy your Spirit wear through 9/22.
  • Our PTO membership drive is in full swing! The class with the most sign-ups by September 27th gets a popsicle party! You can become a member here
  • Our first PTO meeting will be on Monday, September 16th at 7:30pm on zoom and is open to all. Join us to discuss upcoming events, hear updates from the principal, share ideas, and get involved.  Spanish and Arabic interpreters will be available. Please note, this is also an early release Monday: school will dismiss at 1:05pm

Stay up-to-date with PTO news by visiting www.ptaglenforest.org or checking our social media:  Facebook:  Glen Forest Elementary School PTO  X (formerly Twitter)/Instagram: @glenforetspto

Kathleen Donovan

PTO President, 2024-2025

[email protected]

Mark Your Calendars!

Early Release Monday, September 16th - 1:05pm dismissal 

1st PTO Meeting, Monday, September 16th - 7:30pm via Zoom (link above)

Back To School Night, Thursday, September 19th, K-2 from 6:00-7:00, 3rd-5th from 7:15-8:15

Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) Elementary Continuum of Services

  • Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is committed to challenging all students through talent development efforts and differentiated instruction to meet the needs of advanced learners.

FCPS offers a continuum of advanced academic services for all students in Grades K-12. The continuum of services approach recognizes unique student needs and focuses on matching services, not labeling students. Through the continuum, students have:

Multiple entry points for deeper learning opportunities in specific areas of need as they develop.
A cluster group of students with similar academic needs to continue growing in their learning.

Teachers, Advanced Academic Resource Teachers (AARTs), and school administrators work together to provide the following levels of service at the elementary level: 

Access to Rigor, Grades K-6
All students have opportunities to think critically, reason, and problem-solve. 
All teachers use critical and creative thinking strategies in their lessons.
Classroom teachers provide opportunities using materials from the AAP Curriculum Framework a minimum of once per quarter.
Because Access to Rigor is for all FCPS students, there is not a screening process.

Subject-Specific Services, Grades K-6
Some students are strong in a specific subject area. Classroom teachers may adjust instruction for students in these area(s) by:
Providing different assignments and resources in those subjects,
Grouping students by their strengths, interests, and readiness, and
Providing additional challenges using materials from the AAP Curriculum Framework.
Student needs for Subject-Specific differentiation are re-evaluated each year at the local school.

Part-Time Services, Grades 3-6 
Some students have advanced academic needs in multiple subject areas in addition to specific subject differentiation. They need Part-Time AAP services. 
Students work with other students that have similar academic needs through weekly pull-out classes or weekly co-taught lessons with the AART and classroom teacher.
Teachers provide frequent opportunities to use materials from the AAP Curriculum Framework in Language Arts, science, social studies, and/or mathematics.
Part-Time services continue through Grade 6. Students do not need to be evaluated each year.

Full-Time Services, Grades 3-8
Some advanced learners need a Full-Time advanced academic program with differentiated instruction in all four core content areas (Language Arts, mathematics, social studies, and science). 
Students eligible for Full-Time AAP services are cluster grouped on a Full-Time basis and receive:
Full-Time use of materials from the AAP Curriculum Framework in Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, and
Curriculum that is differentiated through acceleration, depth, and complexity of content.
Full-Time services continue through Grade 8. Students do not need to be evaluated each year.

Screening for Advanced Academic Program Services
Multiple data points are reviewed holistically to determine eligibility for all FCPS advanced academic services. Committees consider student work from opportunities with AAP lessons, examples of student reasoning or gifted behaviors from class discussions and activities, progress reports, achievement and ability scores, and parent input. Committees consider whether students have access to a group of students with similar academic needs to support academic conversations and growth in the classroom. No pieces of the data are weighted in the holistic screening process.

Eligibility decisions for Subject-Specific and Part-Time AAP services are made by a committee at the local school, and screening is ongoing throughout the school year. To refer for Subject-Specific and Part-Time AAP services, submit the AAP School-Based Referral Form to the AART, Patricia Edwards at [email protected]
.
Eligibility decisions for Full-Time services are made by the countywide central selection committee.

Screening for Full-Time services occurs during specific screening cycles:  
Fall screening is available for students who are new to FCPS since January.
The fall screening referral window is from the first day of school - October 15.
Spring screening is available for any Grade 2-7 FCPS-enrolled student. 
The spring screening referral window is from the first day of school - December 15.

Please do not wait for test scores before submitting a referral for your student in Grades 2-7. Referrals submitted after the Full-Time services referral windows noted above will not be accepted.

Referral forms for all advanced academic program services are found at https://www.fcps.edu/node/38893.

For more information, please visit the AAP website at: https://www.fcps.edu/registration/advanced-academics-identification-and-placement/current-fcps-students.  

Ability Testing
FCPS uses ability testing as one consideration of the holistic screening process for advanced academic services. Test scores are not weighted or prioritized in the holistic screening process.  
All students in Grade 1 take the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test (NNAT).
All students in Grade 2 take the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT). 
NNAT and/or CogAT may be administered to students in Grades 3-6 who do not have an ability test score during the regularly scheduled testing windows.  

Parents or guardians may request a one-time retest of either the CogAT or the NNAT in grades 3-6. Requests must be made during the fall testing windows. Please contact the school testing coordinator Heather Carroll at [email protected] or the AART, Patricia Edwards at [email protected]
no later than September 15 to request the CogAT retest or October 15 for the NNAT retest.

Elementary Parent Information Meeting
A parent information meeting will be held at Glen Forest Elementary School on September 24, 2024 from 6:30 PM-7:30 PM in the Cafeteria. The AART will provide information about the continuum of AAP services, explain the screening processes, and answer questions about advanced academic services.

Young Scholars
The FCPS Young Scholars model seeks to identify and affirm, from an early age, students with high academic potential from groups historically underrepresented in advanced academic programming. The goal of the model is to eliminate barriers for Young Scholars’ access to and success in advanced academic opportunities in elementary, middle, and high school.

Twice-Exceptional (2e)
Some gifted students with advanced learning needs may also have a learning disability. Twice-exceptional (or “2e”) students need strengths-based instruction while receiving advanced programming. The FCPS continuum of AAP services provides multiple entry points to meet student needs while also supporting their learning challenges. FCPS has created a 2e handbook to help schools and families understand how to identify and serve 2e students. You can find these resources by going to www.fcps.edu and searching “2e.”

Glen Forest ES Administrative Team

Pictured from left to right:

Jessica Green, Assistant Principal for Pre-K, 1st Grade and Special Education, [email protected]

Alexandra Bowman, Assistant Principal for 2nd and 3rd Grade, [email protected]

Dee Dee Herndon-Wilson, Principal, [email protected]

Chris Musgnug, Assistant Principal for Kindergarten, 4th Grade, and 5th Grade, [email protected]

If you have any comments, concerns, questions, or compliments, please email me at [email protected].  Thank you for sharing your children with us and for your continued partnership in their education.  

From Many, We are ONE!  Team Glen Forest!  #GFeaglessoar

Warmly, 

Dee Dee Herndon-Wilson, Your Proud Principal

5829 Glen Forest Drive, Falls Church, VA 22041 |  Phone: 703.578.8000

Attendance: Submit Online or Call 703.578.8019 

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9/3/24 News From the Nest: Family Edition

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September 3, 2024

Picture Day, Thursday, September 12th

Be on the lookout for a flyer in the Wednesday folder this week about Fall Picture Day, next Thursday, September 12th.  Money can be sent in on picture day with the envelope provided or pictures can be ordered online with the website and code that is on the flyer. SMILE!

Message From the PTO (Parent Teacher Organization)

  • Get ready for Fall After-School Clubs! A favorite Glen Forest activity is starting up again in just a few weeks. Clubs will be on Thursdays from 4:30-5:30pm, with the exception of the running club, which will meet on Thursday mornings before school. The fee to enroll your child in a club is $50 for members and $60 for non-members. Next week, your child will receive a club form in their Wednesday folder with instructions on how to sign up for clubs. The best way to secure a spot in your child's club of choice will be to sign up and pay online. There will also be a paper form. Clubs this fall will include: Kickball (grades K-2), Running (grades 1-5), Dance/Gymnastics (grades 1-3), Eagle Fun (grades 1-3: stories with crafts/STEM activites), Lego Robotics (grades 2-4), American Sign Language (grades 2-5), and Chess (grades 3-5). 
  • Don't forget to purchase your Glen Forest shirt or sweatshirt here, and support the PTO! You can buy your Spiritwear through 9/22.
  • Our PTO membership drive is in full swing! The class with the most sign-ups by September 27th gets a popsicle party! You can become a member here
  • Our first PTO meeting will be on Monday, September 16th at 7:30pm on zoom and is open to all. Join us to discuss upcoming events, hear updates from the principal, share ideas, and get involved.  Spanish and Arabic interpreters will be available. Please note, this is also an early release Monday: school will dismiss at 1:05pm

Stay up-to-date with PTO news by visiting www.ptaglenforest.org or checking our social media:  Facebook:  Glen Forest Elementary School PTO  X (formerly Twitter)/Instagram: @glenforetspto

Kathleen Donovan

PTO President, 2024-2025

[email protected]

Welcome Back Message From Ricardy Anderson

Please take a moment to listen to this welcome back message from our Mason District FCPS School Board Representative, Ricardy Anderson. She is an educator, parent, community volunteer, and former Army Reservist.  Dr. Anderson has over 23 years of experience in education serving as a teacher and principal in both elementary and middle schools. She also served as a central office administrator in the position of director of teaching and learning.

 

In Need of TPAC Representative!

The Title I Parent Advisory Committee is a committee of parent representation from every Title I School. The committee meets six times throughout the year. Learn more about TPAC here.

Below are the dates for the general session meetings. They will be hybrid so we invite representatives to attend virtually or in-person (Gatehouse).

TPAC General Session Dates - 7-8:30 pm

Tuesday, October 22nd
Tuesday, December 3rd
Tuesday, February 11th
Tuesday, March 18th
Tuesday, April 22nd
Tuesday, May 20th

Please contact our Administrative Assistant, Karla Mandujano at [email protected] if you are interested.  Thank you!

Mark Your Calendars!

Thursday, September 5th - PTO Fundraising Night at Sweet Frog - 4:00pm-8:00pm 

PTO Welcome Back Picnic, Friday, September 6th, 5:30pm-7:00pm on the field (rain date is Sept. 12th)

Early Release Monday, September 16th - 1:05pm dismissal 

1st PTO Meeting, Monday, September 16th - 7:30pm via Zoom

Back To School Night, Thursday, September 19th, K-2 from 6:00-7:00, 3rd-5th from 7:15-8:15

Glen Forest ES Administrative Team

Pictured from left to right:

Jessica Green, Assistant Principal for Pre-K, 1st Grade and Special Education, [email protected]

Alexandra Bowman, Assistant Principal for 2nd and 3rd Grade, [email protected]

Dee Dee Herndon-Wilson, Principal, [email protected]

Chris Musgnug, Assistant Principal for Kindergarten, 4th Grade, and 5th Grade, [email protected]

If you have any comments, concerns, questions, or compliments, please email me at [email protected].  Thank you for sharing your children with us and for your continued partnership in their education.  

From Many, We are ONE!  Team Glen Forest!  #GFeaglessoar

Warmly, 

Dee Dee Herndon-Wilson, Your Proud Principal

5829 Glen Forest Drive, Falls Church, VA 22041 |  Phone: 703.578.8000

Attendance: Submit Online or Call 703.578.8019 

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Hello from your PTO!

The Glen Forest Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) would like to congratulate you on a full week underway for the 2024-2025 school year! We hope that your child is beginning to settle into the school routine. In this e-mail, you can learn what the PTO is and does, how you can join (and what it means to join), when meetings will be held and what some of our plans for the year include.  I am stepping into the role of President after serving as Vice President for two years, and I am truly looking forward to another great year ahead with many exciting events and opportunities to get involved.  I am grateful for the sense of community that has come with my experience as part of the Glen Forest PTO and as a parent entering my children's 4th year as students. 

We hope to see you at our virtual (zoom) meetings on the third Monday of the monthhttps://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/92982945083.

What is a Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)?: A PTO is a community of parents, teachers, administration, and staff who work together to support Glen Forest Elementary students and staff.  Our meetings are open to parents/guardians- both members and non-members- and all teachers and staff.  Joining the PTO is an opportunity to meet other members of the Glen Forest Elementary community, find out what our school needs, and help meet those needs.

What does the Glen Forest PTO do?: Members meet monthly to discuss the needs of the school.  In order to meet those needs, we raise money through membership, after school clubs, spirit wear, and special events.  Some of our events include the Fall Picnic and Bingo Night.  The PTO uses the money we raise to pay for student field trips, teachers supplies, equipment requested by the school and teacher and student appreciation activities.  The money we raise goes directly back into Glen Forest Elementary School.

How can you join the PTO?:  You can return the blue PTO sign up form that came home in your student's folder, or sign up online on our website at www.ptaglenforest.org. Our website is also a great resource for current information! Currently, we are running a membership drive: the class with most membership sign-ups by Friday, September 27th will receive a popsicle party!  When you join the PTO, you can help in whatever way works for your schedule.  We need people to help with set up/take down at International Night and Bingo, we need help handing out supplies and items we purchase, we need help reaching out to the community to collect the items we need, we need help with clubs and sign-ups, and supporting our teachers, but mostly we need your ideas on how to help our school!

How can I get a school shirt for my child (or myself)?: Our SpiritWear fundraising campaign is now live! Please visit https://www.customink.com/fundraising/gfesptofall2024spiritwear to purchase a tee shirt, long-sleeved tee, sweatshirt, or hoodie! We have new designs and styles this year, and can't wait to see you rocking your Eagle pride! 

When do we meet?:   Meetings this year are virtual. We will meet on Zoom on the third Monday of the month (except January, February and March, which will be on the 2nd Monday of the month).  All meetings will be from 7:30-8:00pm, and Spanish and Arabic translation will be available. The dates are:

Sept 16th

Oct 21st

Nov 18th

Dec 16th

Jan 13th

Feb 10th

March 10th

April 21st

May 19th (final meeting--election of officers)

Attached is a calendar of our events planned so far this year! Please take part in our SpiritWear fundraising campaign at  https://www.customink.com/fundraising/gfesptofall2024spiritwear,. We hope to see you at Sweet Frog on September 5th, and at the Welcome Back Picnic on September 6th! Please visit our website www.ptaglenforest.org or check us out on social media for current information-  Facebook:  Glen Forest Elementary School PTO  X (formerly Twitter)/Instagram: @glenforetspto

 

Thank you Eagles!

Kathleen Donovan

PTO President, 2024-2025

[email protected]

5829 Glen Forest Drive, Falls Church, VA 22041 |  Phone: 703.578.8000

Attendance: Submit Online or Call 703.578.8019 

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News From the Nest: Family Edition 8/25/24

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Greetings Glen Forest Families,

I'm thrilled to let you know that the start of this school year has been nothing short of fantastic. The first week has been filled with engaging lessons, new friendships, and a sense of enthusiasm that's truly contagious.  As we move forward, we will work diligently to maintain this positive momentum and continue striving for excellence in both academic and social/emotional learning.  I'm excited about the learning adventures that lie ahead and can't wait to share more updates with you as the year progresses.

Thank you for sharing your children with us.  Glen Forest is a very special place and our families are one of the biggest reasons.    

Attending School is Critical to Your Child's Success: The beginning of the school year is the best time to develop strong attendance habits! Students who attend school regularly are more likely to perform well in reading and math, develop strong social and emotional skills, and graduate from high school on time. Help prepare your child for future success.

Last school year, 13% of our students were absent for 10% or more of the school year.  Being absent for 10% of the school year means that the student is chronically absent.  Our goal this school year is that 9% or less of students will be chronically absent.  Working together, we can improve school attendance!  If your child is refusing school, please contact your grade level's assistant principal so that we can work with your child.  

As always, keep your child home if he/she is sick with a fever, vomiting, or diarrhea.  

Mark Your Calendars

No School on Friday, August 30th and Monday, September 2nd in observance of Labor Day

PTO Welcome Back Picnic, Friday, September 6th, 5:30pm-7:00pm

Back To School Night, Thursday, September 19th, K-2 from 6:00-7:00, 3rd-5th from 7:15-8:15

Parents, We Need Your Help: In order to protect teaching and learning, please remind your students to leave toys, soda & "Prime" drinks, and candy at home.  A small sweet treat in the lunchbox is okay!

If your child brings a cell phone when he/she leaves the house, it must remain in the backpack for the entirety of the school day, including while riding the bus.   

Our Commitment to Excellence, Equity, and Opportunity for Each and Every Student

As we begin a new school year, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid reminds us of the goals of FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan, which guides us in delivering excellence, equity, and opportunity for each and every one of our students. Watch Dr. Reid’s message.

Safety Drills During the School Year

Keeping students and staff safe is a priority for FCPS. Each school has an emergency preparedness plan to respond to incidents such as fires and tornadoes. Schools are required by state law to practice emergency drills, including lockdown drills, each year. Schools are also required to notify parents and guardians at least 24 hours before a school conducts a lockdown drill. However, schools are not required to give the specific date and time of the drill in advance. 

The first lockdown drill of the school year must take place within the first 20 days of school. Preschool and kindergarten students are exempt from practicing the first lockdown drill. 

Your child may come home and talk about their experience during the drill. We encourage you to talk with your child about the importance of being prepared for emergencies. Please review these frequently asked questions to support your students before and after school lockdown drills.Click to edit this placeholder text.

Glen Forest ES Administrative Team

Pictured from left to right:

Jessica Green, Assistant Principal for Pre-K, 1st Grade and Special Education, [email protected]

Alexandra Bowman, Assistant Principal for 2nd and 3rd Grade, [email protected]

Dee Dee Herndon-Wilson, Principal, [email protected]

Chris Musgnug, Assistant Principal for Kindergarten, 4th Grade, and 5th Grade, [email protected]

 

If you have any comments, concerns, questions, or compliments, please email me at [email protected].  Thank you for sharing your children with us and for your continued partnership in their education.  

From Many, We are ONE!  Team Glen Forest!  #GFeaglessoar

Warmly, 

Dee Dee Herndon-Wilson, Your Proud Principal

5829 Glen Forest Drive, Falls Church, VA 22041 |  Phone: 703.578.8000

Attendance: Submit Online or Call 703.578.8019 

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Greetings, Glen Forest Families! 

 

As the 2023-2024 school year comes to a close, we want to say thank you for sharing your little Eagles with us! We have had the pleasure of watching them learn, grow, and stretch their brains! Please make sure that students are still attending school Monday, June 10th-Wednesday, June 12th. 

 

We hope you have a safe and fulfilling summer break. We want to wish our 5th graders the best of luck at Glasgow in 6th grade! We look forward to welcoming you back in August! 

 

--Glen Forest Staff 

 

 

INOVA Back to School Pediatric Health Fairs

Inova Cares Clinic (ICC) will provide children ages 5+ with free school entrance physicals and immunizations at summer health fairs for children on Medicaid or who are uninsured. The clinics will take place 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on the following dates:

  • Saturday, June 29, at ICC for Children - Manassas
  • Saturday, July 20, at ICC for Children - Herndon
  • Saturday, August 17, at ICC for Children - Falls Church

🌞Summer Fun for All! Summer Camps and Adapted Recreation

The Family Resource Center (FRC) has a list of dozens of summer camps including general camps, camps for students with a variety of needs, and camps for children of military personnel. 

They’ve also prepared a list of adapted resources, sorted by activity, that are inclusive for children and adults of various physical abilities. 

Learn more by calling 703-204-3941, emailing [email protected], or visiting the FRC webpage.

Last Day of School (Early Dismissal)

The last day of the 2023-24 school year is Wednesday, June 12, and students will be dismissed early. Students will be dismissed at 2:05. 

 

Glen Forest Administration:

Dee Dee Herndon-Wilson, Principal

Alexandra Franck, Assistant Principal for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Grades -  [email protected] 

Chris Musgnug, Assistant Principal for Kindergarten, 4th, and 5th Grade, [email protected]

Jessica Green, Assistant Principal for Pre-K and Special Education, [email protected]

Rashad DeMesme, Dean of Students for all Grades, [email protected]

5829 Glen Forest Drive, Falls Church, VA 22041 |  Phone: 703.578.8000

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5/31/24

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Greetings, Glen Forest Families! 

This school year is flying by! Over the next week and a half, our students will be celebrating all they have accomplished this year. I want to continue to emphasize the importance of attendance, even in the final stretches of the school year. Last week, 5th grade won our school-wide attendance challenge! We can't wait to see you all next week; who will win?!

 

📝 Student Testing Results Coming Soon

Later this month, you will begin receiving your child’s spring assessment results. If you aren’t sure what assessments your child took this year, view this list of tests by grade level on FCPS’ website. 

How the results are delivered depends on the test. Scores will be posted in SIS ParentVUE, or sent by mail or from the school or testing organization. Learn what to expect regarding assessment reporting practices and timelines

Visit FCPS’ website for additional information about student assessments, including what each assessment is testing for and how to interpret the test results. Caregivers should contact their children’s teacher with any testing questions.

📈 New SOL Growth Reports for Grade 3-8 TestsVirginia Standards of Learning (SOL) test results, along with other student data, help demonstrate in which subjects or topics students may need additional academic support.

In order to help interpret SOL results for parents, the Virginia Department of Education has released new Standards of Learning Growth Parent Reports for families of students who took grade 3-8 SOL math and reading tests this spring. 

The Growth Parent Report ties together scores from fall and winter Virginia Growth Assessments (VGA) with the student’s current spring SOL results to show their trend in academic progress this year. 

Learn how to understand your student’s grade 3-8 SOL results and find resources to support their ongoing learning.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 in ParentVUE such as attendance, grades, progress reports, and assessment scores. 

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. A SIS ParentVUE app is available for Apple and Android devices. 

Need help creating a SIS ParentVUE account? This video explains the steps. Find out more. To create a new account, please contact Anna Keomalavong [email protected] for an activation letter. 

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 more information.

 

 

 

In the month of June, we recognize the resilience and determination of the many individuals who are fighting to live freely and authentically. We stand with those facing an ongoing struggle against discrimination and injustice. This Pride Month, we affirm our obligation to uphold the dignity of all people. Each individual in our school community should feel valued for who they are. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.

 

 View the Fairfax County School Board resolution honoring Caribbean American Heritage Month.

In June, people throughout the United States celebrate National Caribbean American Heritage Month. Caribbean American heritage includes a kaleidoscope of languages, customs, music, art, and cuisine that have enriched communities. This exploration offers an opportunity to dismantle stereotypes and misconceptions, replacing them with a nuanced understanding of the interconnectedness and shared human experiences that connect us.

Last Day of School (Early Dismissal)

The last day of the 2023-24 school year is Wednesday, June 12, and students will be dismissed early. Students will be dismissed at 2:05. 

 

Glen Forest Administration:

Dee Dee Herndon-Wilson, Principal

Alexandra Franck, Assistant Principal for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Grades -  [email protected] 

Chris Musgnug, Assistant Principal for Kindergarten, 4th, and 5th Grade, [email protected]

Jessica Green, Assistant Principal for Pre-K and Special Education, [email protected]

Rashad DeMesme, Dean of Students for all Grades, [email protected]

5829 Glen Forest Drive, Falls Church, VA 22041 |  Phone: 703.578.8000

Attendance: Submit Online or Call 703.578.8019 

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