2/14/25 News From the Nest: Family Edition
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February 14, 2025
Greetings, Glen Forest Families!
At GFES, we are a school of inclusion and belonging. We value each of you and your children, and we are grateful to be a part of their learning journey. Thank you for sharing them with us every day—our school community is stronger because of you!
As we are in the beginning of the 3rd quarter, we want to remind families the importance of attending school. If your child misses just 2 days per month, they are at a significant disadvantage. They will have missed 30 hours of math instruction and 60 hours of reading and writing instruction. Please let us know if your child is showing signs of school refusal and make sure they in school if they are not sick. Thank you for your continued support! It's cool to be in school!
Presidents Day (Holiday) - All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 17, for the Presidents Day holiday.
It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!
Attending kindergarten provides children with an opportunity to learn and practice the essential social, emotional, problem-solving, and self-regulation skills they will use throughout their lives. Eligible children can also be registered throughout the summer, but registering your child early helps us prepare and ensure we have the teachers and resources needed on the first day of school. Glen Forest will host a kindergarten orientation later this spring. Stay tuned for the date and time!
Families should prepare for registration by gathering documents and completing forms on the FCPS kindergarten registration webpage. FCPS offers support and resources for all families to help with registration and the transition to kindergarten. For support in other languages, visit the kindergarten registration webpage.
Black History Month
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. We have had students appearing on the Morning News Show highlighting famous Black Americans! If you or your family would like to come on the News Show to share as well, please contact Heather Carroll at [email protected]. Learn more about Black History month.
Protect Yourself and Your Community From the Flu
Fairfax County is experiencing very high levels of influenza (flu) illness. The Fairfax County Health Department reports that visits to emergency departments and urgent care centers for flu-like illness have increased, especially among children, and multiple flu outbreaks have occurred in our community and school settings. Read a letter from the health department.
The health department suggests taking the following steps to reduce the spread of flu and other germs:
- Cover coughs and sneezes. If you must be around others while ill, wearing a mask can help reduce spread.
- Wash hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds. Use alcohol-based hand sanitizers when soap and water are not available (with supervision for younger children).
- Clean frequently touched surfaces.
According to the health department, to help prevent or reduce the spread of illness it is important for individuals who are sick to stay home and away from others until symptoms improve and until they have been free of fever for at least 24 hours. Visit this Attendance webpage for guidance on when your child should go to school.
Student Fasting Meal Kits for February 28 - March 28
Thanks to a new program from the Virginia Department of Education, students who are fasting during the school day between February 28 and March 28 can now take school meal kits home at the end of the day. Families will need to fill out a weekly Fasting Meals Request Form for their child or children to receive school meal kits. A separate form must be filled out for each week and each student. To receive meal kits for Friday, February 28, and the week of March 3, please submit the first request form by Monday, February 24. Visit the FNS webpage for more information, including weekly request forms and deadlines.
Did you know that the Justice High School Pyramid, which we are a part of, is the only K-12 Title 1 Pyramid in FCPS? The Justice Pyramid Principals meet monthly to collaborate. We are nine schools united in our shared vision of creating environments centered on High Expectations, Belonging, Joy, and Success.
The shared commitment of the Justice Pyramid schools to these values strengthens the bond among communities while ensuring a unified, student-centered approach to education. Together, we work to create pathways for every learner to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Mark Your Calendars!
Monday, Feb. 17th - No School - President's Day
Tuesday, Feb. 18th - PTO Chick-fil-A Spirit Day - 11:00am-8:00pm - flier coming home
Thursday, Feb. 20th - Family Engagement Meeting: At Home Literacy Tips- 10:00-10:45am - in the cafe and online via Zoom @ https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/99279163694
Wednesday, Feb. 19th - Family Food Market - 5:00pm-6:30pm - cafe
Monday, March 10th - 3 Hour Early Release for Students - Dismissal 1:05pm
Monday, March 10th - PTO Meeting via Zoom 7:30pm https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/92982945083
Thursday, March 13th - 1st Day of PTO After School Clubs - flier coming home soon!
Thursday, March 13th - Family Engagement Meeting: Making Math Fun- 10:00-10:45am - in the cafe and online via Zoom @ https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/99279163694
Saturday, March 15th - FCPS Family Summit - 8:30am-3:30pm at South Lakes HS in Reston - see more information at this link
Thursday, March 20th - Family Engagement Meeting: Special Education Info Session- 10:00-10:45am - in the cafe and online via Zoom @ https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/99279163694
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