November at Glen Forest!

November is a month for reflection, connection, and gratitude. As we celebrate Native American Heritage Month, we honor the rich traditions, cultures, and contributions of Native peoples while deepening our understanding of their history and resilience.

This month also highlights the importance of family engagement—a reminder that families are children’s first and most important teachers, advocates, and supporters. FCPS offers many resources to strengthen the partnership between home and school, supporting both academic success and social-emotional growth. Our school has two family liaisons who helps families navigate school life, connect with community resources, and build lasting relationships that benefit students.

Finally, our **character trait of the month—gratitude—**encourages us all to appreciate the people, opportunities, and moments that make our school community so special.

Together, let’s celebrate learning, family, and thankfulness this November!

Message From the PTO (Parent Teacher Organization)

Join the Fun Run!  The PTO and the running coaches are putting together our annual 5K Race through the Glen Forest neighborhood on Saturday, November 22nd starting at 11:00.  This event is open to all students, staff, and families to participate in any capacity that they would like (running, walking, cheering, volunteering)!  Registration is $2.00 for all participants!  Flier is coming home soon!

The Dance/Gymnastics Club  will be performing before the race starts!

After-Race Fun....DJ & music, Food trucks, Face painting & games, Yard activities, Top-10 medals, Raffle baskets & giveaways!

Please visit the Glen Forest PTO website for more information!

Attend Today!  Achieve Tomorrow!

Strong attendance is critical to your child's success! 

• Too many absences in preschool and elementary school can cause children to struggle
  socially and academically.
  • Being late to school may lead to poor attendance.
  • Missing 10% of school (2 days each month) can make it harder to learn to read and do basic math.

Attending school regularly helps children feel better about school — and themselves. Start building this habit in preschool and through elementary school so they learn right away that going to school on time, every day, is important.  Visit the FCPS Attendance webpage for additional information. 

Understanding the Full-Time AAP (Advanced Academic Programs) Screening Process

At this meeting, Parents of 2nd-5th grade students will learn about Fairfax County’s AAP Full-Time Services Referral, Screening, and Identification Process.  There will be an Arabic and Spanish translator available.

Monday, November 10, 2025

6:30-7:30 PM

Glen Forest Cafeteria

Mark Your Calendars!

Monday, November 3rd & Tuesday, November 4th - No School for Students 

Monday, November 10th - AAP Parent Information Night (Grades 2 -5) - see description above - 6:30pm 

Monday, November 10th - PTO Meeting via Zoom 7:30pm  https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/96661331030

Tuesday, November 11th - No School in observance of Veterans Day

Wednesday, November 13th - Report Cards Sent Home

Tuesday, November 18th - Family Engagement Meeting; TOPIC: Math Fun- 10am-10:45am - in person or via Zoom  https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/97623624192

Thursday, November 20th - Thanksgiving Lunch - flier coming home soon - All are welcome!

Saturday, November 22nd - PTO Fun Run!  10:00am-12:00pm

Wednesday, November 26th - Friday, November 28th - Thanksgiving Break - No School

Download the New FCPS Mobile App!

The FCPS mobile app offers a customized platform to help keep families connected and informed, directly from their smartphones. You can download the Fairfax County Public Schools mobile app by going to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and searching for “FCPS.” 

With the app you can:

• Stay up-to-date: Get the latest news from our school and FCPS.
• View school calendars: See events, activities, holidays, and early dismissals.
• Check school menus: See what’s for lunch and breakfast today, tomorrow, or next week.
• Tap to contact: Quickly call attendance lines or email school staff.
• Access key links: Jump to ParentVUE, Schoology, and the FCPS website in one tap.

Users can access updates and content without having to sign in, making it easy for everyone to stay informed. 

Learn more about the new mobile app, including feedback from parents.

FCPS Cares

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 FCPS employees.

Family Academy Offers Opportunities to Support Parents and Guardians

The FCPS Family Academy offers resources and in-person and virtual classes, workshops, webinars, and programs for families. The following webinars and workshops will take place in November:

• ABA Family Training: Prioritizing Skills to Teach at Home
• Co-Parenting: Two Parents, Two Homes (in Spanish)
• Supporting Your Military-Connected Student in Secondary School 
• Moving on to Life in the Community

Other Family Resource Center webinars will cover topics such as communication with twice exceptional children, family engagement in the special education process, restorative justice practices in schools and at home, and improving routines. 

Visit the Family Academy Catalog to learn more about these and other resources.