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Mon, Oct 13 - No School, Staff Development Day
Tue, Oct 14 - Fall Picture Day
Wed, Oct 15 - 3hr Early Release, Dismissal @
12:35pm
- PTA Fall Fest, 5pm
Fri, Oct 17 - "Put Bullying to Rest" Pajama Day
Mon, Oct 20 - No School, Diwali Holiday
Wed, Oct 22 - NFES Parent Workshop - Bullying:
What Every Parent Needs to Know,
6:30pm
Fri, Oct 31 - Storybook Character Parade, 9:15am
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Hello Knight Families!
We were all exciting to welcome Jonathan Miller to showcase his books to our students. Who doesn't love a book author visit? We thank Mr. Miller for visiting with our students, and autographing some books for them. We are grateful for Mrs. Sharrett, our Librarian, for organizing this fun opportunity.
I have a special announcement to make - we have a winner for our Bully Prevention Month Tshirt design! Congratulations to Sophia Merzi in Mrs. Pipitone's 3rd Grade Class! Thank you, Sophia, for your wonderful illustration that encourages all our Knights to Stop Bullying. Sophia's design will be highlighted on the morning news on Tuesday and we are actively working on putting Sophia's winning design on a tshirt!
As we look at the week ahead, please remember that there is no school on Monday. Tuesday is Picture Day. Wednesday is a 3-hour Early Release day - and PTA Fall Fest.
Have a wonderful weeked.
Sincerely,
Angela Thompson
Principal
Thank you, Jonathan Miller!
 There is still an opportunity to purchase an autographed book! We can accept book orders up until Wednesday, October 15th. Students who wished to purchase an autographed book took forms home today. Please return with payment and we will send on to Mr. Miller's team.
Bully Prevention Month Spirit Day
"Walk in Another Person's Shoes" Wacky Shoes Day
Next Friday is "Put Bullying to Rest" Pajama Day!
Fall Picture Day is Tuesday, October 14th!
Bully Prevention Weekly Themes in October
- Week of Oct. 6th “Walk in Another Person’s Shoes” Friday Spirit
Day – wear Wacky Shoes Day (Empathy for Others)
- Week of Oct. 13th “Put Bullying to Rest” Friday Spirit Day – wear your Pajamas.
- Week of Oct. 20th “Team Up Against Bullying” Friday Spirit Day – wear your favorite team jersey.
- Week of Oct. 27th “Working Out Our Problems” Friday Spirit Day – wear workout gear
Knights' Clubs
The Newington Knights’ Clubs will occur Wednesday, October 15 from 9:30-10:30 AM.
Knights’ Clubs is an opportunity for students to practice Portrait of a Graduate skills: communication, collaboration, and creative thinking. It is also a time to strengthen our school community across grade levels and practice kindness among students.
Students in grades K-2 will be working on activities within their homeroom to foster creativity, communication, and classroom community. Some will also have the opportunity to participate in buddy reading activities with students in grades 3-6.
Students in grades 3-6 will participate in a club based on their selected interest. Students will come together with an assigned teacher club sponsor, and other students with the same interest, to strengthen peer-to-peer skills and build a sense of belonging in school community. We are excited! Here are the Grades 3-6 Club Choices:
- Creative Knights
- Green Garden
- Sportz Skillz
- Write Out Loud
- Origami
- Karaoke
- Dance
- Cultural Explores and Book Buddies
- Super Strikers Soccer
- Mindfulness
- Cards and Gaming
- Rubik’s Cubes and Puzzles
- STEAM
- Strategies Lab
- Tech Cadets
If you have any lightly used or new elementary level board games, checker sets, uno cards, Rubik cubes or puzzles, please send them in to the main office.
Impact Aid
The Impact Aid Program is a federal program designed to directly compensate local school districts that have been financially impacted by federal activities. The program’s mission is to reimburse local school districts for local revenues lost due to the presence of federally owned, and therefore tax exempt, property.
FCPS is pleased to announce that the Federal Impact Aid Survey will once again be available electronically through your ParentVUE account. Only the enrolling parent will be able to file this out through ParentVUE. It will be available October 17, 2025.
NFES Parent Workshop
BULLYING: What Every Parent Needs to Know
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
6:30 - 7:30 PM
NFES Library
Join us for this important parent workshop! Together, we will discuss
how to keep every child safe, supported and empowered. You will learn:
What bullying is, and what it isn’t
Understand the types of bullying, how to recognize them, and distinguish between conflict, teasing, and
true bullying.
How to support your students
Learn strategies to talk with your child about bullying, build their confidence, and know when and how to reach out for help.
What our school is doing to prevent bullying and support students
Learn about Newington Forest’s policies and resources that promote a safe and supportive school environment for all students.
NFES Storybook Character Parade
Come to school dressed as your favorite Storybook Character! Bring your book with you to share all about your favorite character!
Note: No masks, weapons, or scary characters. *Students may wear Workout Gear for Bullying Prevention Spirit Day or their costume.
Parade Route: Students will come out Door 2 and parade through the front bus loop. Parents are invited to watch the parade in the bus loop. Rain contingency: Parents may watch the parade in the cafeteria.
TJ Investigative Science Outreach
TJ Investigative Science Outreach, a student-led organization at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, will be hosting its 13th annual Invitational Science Fair in mid-April. They would like to invite 5th-8th graders from your school to participate. Admission to the science fair is completely free.
Participants will complete a research project of their choice and present it in-person at the fair in April. They help students prepare for this fair by holding multiple sessions to teach them important STEM skills, including brainstorming, building an experimental design diagram, data collection and analysis, scientific writing, and presentation.
The first interest/information session for prospective students and their parents is October 17th, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. They will be holding this session both in-person at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology and virtually through Zoom. During this session, they will go over the goals and guidelines of the fair and introduce students to a multitude of project ideas. All interested students should sign up using the form at the link: http://tinyurl.com/TJISOinterest2526
Tips for Healthy Living and Family Fun!
As we welcome the cozy fall season, it's a great time to emphasize staying active and making healthy choices for our students’ well-being. Here
are some autumn tips:
Enjoy Fall's Harvest: Encourage your child to try seasonal fruits and vegetables. Cooking together can be fun; try making cinnamon apple slices or
roasted sweet potatoes!
Get Outdoors: Take advantage of the cooler weather by planning activities like hiking, biking, or visiting a pumpkin patch. Enjoying nature promotes fitness and family bonding.
Stay Hydrated: Keep hydration a priority! Remind your child to drink water regularly. Practice Mindful Eating: With the holidays coming, help your child eat mindfully by enjoying meals slowly and listening to hunger cues. Cooking together can encourage them to try new foods.
Be a Role Model: Show your children healthy eating habits by making nutritious choices and staying active as a family. Your example will inspire them to follow suit.
Let’s make this fall fun and healthy!
Wishing you all a joyful and active season!
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