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Tue, Jun 2 -      South County HS Senior Walk,                           12:30pm                           4th & 5th Grade Awards Ceremony,                           2:30-3:30pm Tue, Jun 3 -      SCA Induction Ceremony,                           2:30-3:30pm Thu, Jun 4 -      Band Spring Concert, 7pm Fri, Jun 5 -        Field Day (volunteer info below)                           K, 9:30-11am                           1st/2nd, 1:30-3pm                           Due: Unpaid Yearbooks Tue, Jun 9 -      Talent Show #1, 9:15-10:45am                           Talent Show #2, 2-3:30pm Wed, Jun 10 -   Field Day (volunteer info below)                           3rd/4th, 9:30-11am                           5th/6th, 1:30-3pm Fri, Jun 12 -     Kindergarten Flag Day Concert,                          2:30pm Mon, Jun 15 -  6th Grade Kings Dominion Field Trip                          Schoolwide Picnic on the Field                          (event details below) Tue, Jun 16 -   6th Grade Promotion Ceremony Wed, Jun 17 -  LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!                           2-hour early release, Dismissal                          begins at 1:35pm

Good afternoon Newington Forest Families,

This morning, NFES hosted a Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast to celebrate and thank the many individuals who generously support our school community. Our staff came together to provide a variety of breakfast treats as a small token of appreciation for the countless hours our volunteers dedicate to helping in classrooms, chaperoning field trips, supporting PTA events and initiatives, and even assisting in our cafeteria.

Our volunteers were also treated to a special performance by Ms. Ragusa's Honor Orchestra! They played beautifully - what a treat. 

While not all of our volunteers were able to attend the breakfast, we want each and every one of you to know how deeply grateful we are for your support. Our school is truly fortunate to have such dedicated parents, families, and community members who give their time, talents, and energy to help make NFES a wonderful place for our students to learn and grow.

Thank you for all that you do!

As we look ahead, the last few weeks of school are upon us and we have a lot going on every single day. Please review the calendar dates above for each of our end-of-year events.

Sincerely,

Angela Thompson
Principal

Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast

*****YEARBOOKS!*****

If you wish to pay to keep your yearbook, please submit your $15 payment either: Online at www.strawbridge.net. Online code is YB33418 Check payable to "Strawbridge Studios" Exact Cash If you do not wish to pay to keep your yearbook, please return it to the school by Friday, June 5, 2026

NFES SOL Schedule Spring 2026

It's our final week of SOL makeup testing! Please help your student feel confident and ready by reviewing the schedule and ensuring they arrive at school on time. If you know your child will be absent on a testing day, please notify their teacher as soon as possible so we can plan accordingly.

Volunteers Needed on Field Days!

Mark your calendars for our Field Days in June!

Friday, June 5th

Wednesday, June 10th

If you are you available to help make Field Day a success, please volunteer below!

• Kindergarten: https://volunteer.fcps.edu/custom/501/opp_details/3537
• Grades 1 & 2: https://volunteer.fcps.edu/custom/501/opp_details/3547
• Grades 3 & 4: https://volunteer.fcps.edu/custom/501/opp_details/3548
• Grades 5 & 6: https://volunteer.fcps.edu/custom/501/opp_details/3549

NFES School-wide Picnic on the Field

Monday, June 15, 2026
NFES Back Field
(Rain Location: Cafeteria)

Newington Forest Elementary is proud to partner with the Fairfax250 Commission in commemorating the 250th anniversary of our nation and the American Revolution.

Families are invited to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy with their students outside on the field! The school cafeteria will also have bag lunches for students to purchase and bring outside. 

Please RSVP and return a completed lunch form for each child by Wednesday, June 3: https://forms.gle/xg8yuoiem3NG15P19

THANK YOU, FAIRFAX250, FOR SUPPORTING OUR PICNIC!

Finish the School Year With Strong Attendance! 

As we enter the final weeks of the school year, Fairfax County Public Schools appreciates your continued partnership in supporting your child’s success. Regular attendance plays an important role in helping students stay engaged in learning, maintain connections with their teachers and peers, and finish the school year strong. 

Attending school consistently also helps students build valuable habits such as responsibility, perseverance, and daily routines that support success both in and out of the classroom.

If your child needs to miss school, please remember to report the absence by either:

• Submiting through ParentVUE
• Calling the Attendance Line at 703-923-2626
• Emailing newingtonforestelem.attendance@fcps.edu

If your child is experiencing challenges that are affecting attendance, we are here to help. Please contact your child’s school so staff can partner with you to provide support and resources. Learn more about attendance resources.

Family Information Phone Lines

FCPS family information phone lines are available in nine different languages. An FCPS employee will respond to your call in your preferred language within 24 hours, Monday through Friday. 

Call the phone line with questions about your child’s education or FCPS, and someone will help connect you to resources or arrange for you to speak to the appropriate school employee. Learn more about family information phone lines.

Workhouse Art Camps

Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, Virginia is offering summer Art Camp programs for children and teens!

Camp details:

• Location: Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton, VA
• Dates: June 15 – August 21
• Ages: 6–16

 Camps: 

• Painting 
• Ceramics
• Mixed media
• Digital arts
• Theater
• Gymnastics 

Learn more about this summer's Art Camps at workhousearts.org/camps. 

3rd Annual FCPS Puzzle Hunt –
Free Summer Fun!

This FREE event is open to solvers of all ages and is a great way to keep students and families engaged in fun, creative problem-solving over the summer. It also teaches bike and pedestrian safety and encourages active transportation.

New this year: the school with the most solvers will win a special visit from Sue Doku!

Participants can sign up here: www.solvingfun.com/fairfax

School Board Adopts Fiscal Year 2027 Approved Budget

On May 21, the Fairfax County School Board unanimously adopted the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Approved Budget, continuing FCPS’ commitment to sustaining excellence by prioritizing competitive compensation and strategic investments that support student success.

The adopted budget reflects the division’s ongoing efforts to navigate a challenging fiscal environment shaped in part by chronic state underfunding and economic uncertainty. Despite these challenges, the budget maintains key investments and restores several reductions made during the prior fiscal year. Read about the FY 2027 Budget.

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 our Newington Forest staff members.

FCPS News In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others: School Board Adopts Budget Celebrating our Graduates Register for Summer Online Campus Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.

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