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Thu, Feb 12 - TONIGHT! PTA Bingo, 6-8pm
Mon, Feb 16 - NO SCHOOL, Presidents Day
Tue, Feb 17 - NO SCHOOL, Teacher Workday
Wed, Feb 18 - First day of Ramadan, Ash
Wednesday
Fri, Feb 20 - Club Photos
Wear Yellow Day -
show appreciation for our
transportation team
Tue, Feb 24 - PTA Meeting, Virtual, 7:00pm
Wed, Feb 25 - 3-hour Early Release, dismissal
begins at 12:35pm
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Good afternoon Newington Forest Families,
I have just a few reminders to share with families this week:
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Ramadan Observance forms - if you have not yet submitted your child's form, please send it in tomorrow, Friday, February 13th.
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Monday, February 16th - NO SCHOOL in observance of Presidents Day
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Tuesday, February 17th - NO SCHOOL for Teacher Workday
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Friday, February 20th - Club Photos Day
Did you see the email about the Parent Workshop Interest Survey? Please see the information below to complete the survey.
I hope to see lots of students and staff wearing red and pink on Friday to get ready for Valentine's Day!
Sincerely,
Angela Thompson
Principal
Parent Workshop Interest Survey –
Your Voice Matters!
Newington Forest Elementary is excited to explore offering monthly parent workshops designed to support families with practical strategies, helpful resources, and opportunities to connect. We want to hear from you! Please take a moment to complete our Parent Workshop Interest Survey and share which topics would be most helpful for your family.
Survey Link: https://forms.gle/Whr6M5R3Sevnot578
Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Programs
Lottery Applications Are Open!
Student Registration for the 2026-2027 School Year is now open!
All rising kindergarten and first grade students who live in Fairfax County may enter a lottery to participate in Dual Language Immersion (DLI) programs. In DLI programs, students are learning elementary content in two languages with students spending half of the day learning in either language.
FCPS offers DLI programs in French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. Online lottery application opened on January 12, 2026. A SIS account is required to complete the application. If a student is not currently enrolled in FCPS, registration at the base school is required. FCPS does not provide transportation for students who live outside the attendance area of the DLI school. A one-time fee of $100 must be paid upon acceptance of an out-of-boundary placement (see Notice 5922).
Learn more about the DLI program at https://www.fcps.edu/registration/dual-language-immersion-programs-registration.
For registration questions, please contact Ms. Padua, Student Information Assistant, at jpadua@fcps.edu
Student Transfer Renewal Applications
Open February 15
A student registered in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is expected to attend the school assigned to the student’s home address. The local or base school can be identified by the FCPS Boundary Locator.
However, an enrolling parent may request a student transfer for their child in grades kindergarten through 12 to attend a non-base school. Student transfers will be considered if the school capacity, grade-level capacity, and the school curricular program at the requested school will permit, as determined by FCPS.
- February 15 - April 1: renewal applications open
- March 1- June 1: initial/new applications open
Please visit https://www.fcps.edu/about-fcps/registration/student-transfer-information for more information about student transfers.
Meal Kits for Fasting Students
From February 18 to March 19, students who are fasting during the day can take school meals home. These kits include one breakfast and one lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.
Families must fill out a request form each week for every student who wants a kit. The first deadline is Wednesday, February 11, for the week of February 16. Please note other important details below:
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Cost: Meals are charged just like a normal school day.
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Pickup: Students must grab their kits at the end of the school day.
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Menu: Kits include school meals that are easy to heat at home.
Visit the Food and Nutrition webpage for forms, deadlines, and other information. Please contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services with any questions at FCPSFNS@fcps.edu or 703-813-4800.
K&K Student Accident Insurance
Fairfax County Public Schools does not provide medical insurance for accidents that occur at school. Parents may want to consider if purchasing voluntary student insurance is right for their family.
K & K Insurance Group has student accident insurance coverage available for purchase by parents. If you do not have other insurance, this plan may be a resource to consider. Additionally, even if you have other coverage, this plan can help fill expensive gaps caused by deductibles and co-pays. Coverage may be purchased at any time during the school year.
Learn more about this option at https://www.fcps.edu/school-health-services/voluntary-student-insurance.
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. |
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FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- How to Get Weather Updates ASAP
- Celebrating Students and Staff
- Kindergarten Open Houses
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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