3/26 Family Message

Fox Families,

This week is a short week for students. Friday is a Teacher Workday and Spring Break begins on Monday, April 3rd through Friday, April 7th. Students will return to school on Monday, April 10th, to start Quarter 4. The last day of school is Friday, June 9th.

Nightly Bat and the Waiting Game reading schedule: click here.

End of Grade Schedule for Grades 3 -5 Mark Your Calendar

5/26 3rd grade reading 

5/31 RTA and 5th Grade Science, and 4th Grade Math

6/1   4th grade Reading 5th Grade Reading

6/2   3rd grade math  

6/6   5th grade math 

From the PTA:  Did you know that careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are growing more than twice as fast as the rest of the job market? You already know how valuable STEM is to your child’s future success . . . but do you know how much fun it can be? 

STEM NIGHT: Come find out at Forest Pine Drive Elementary’s STEM + Families Propelling Our World, sponsored by Huntington Ingalls Industries, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Tuesday, April 25th, in the school cafeteria & gym! Propelling Our World is a fun, family-friendly event that sparks a passion for STEM through activities for BOTH students and their families. 

Click here to send the PTA your suggestions about this upcoming event: https://forms.gle/8HeK9WHSnSrHHGhw8

3/19 Family Message

Families,

Don’t forget that Friday is an Early Release Day. We will dismiss school at 1:45. Please make arrangements for your student if they ride carpool.

Click here. for the Bat and the Waiting the Game: Nightly Bat and the Waiting Game reading schedule: click here.

Single Subject Acceleration: Click here to recommend your child to be tested for single subject acceleration.

From the PTA:  Did you know that careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are growing more than twice as fast as the rest of the job market? You already know how valuable STEM is to your child’s future success . . . but do you know how much fun it can be? 

Come find out at Forest Pine Drive Elementary’s STEM + Families Propelling Our World, sponsored by Huntington Ingalls Industries, 6:00pm to 7:00pm on Tuesday, April 25th, in the school cafeteria & gym! Propelling Our World is a fun, family-friendly event that sparks passion for STEM through activities for BOTH students and their families. 

Click here to send the PTA your suggestions about this upcoming event: https://forms.gle/8HeK9WHSnSrHHGhw8

3/12 Family Message

One School, One Book:We are reading Bat and the Waiting Game as a school Students were given a copy of the book to keep so they could read each night. Click here for the nightly reading schedule and the link to view a video of the chapter read aloud by staff members. In addition, teachers will read the chapters in class each day for read-aloud.

Single Subject Acceleration:Do you think your child is a candidate for Single Subject Acceleration?

• Consider your child’s social and emotional maturity.
• Your child may be taking classes with peers who may be older.
• Consider your child’s organizational skills and ability to focus. 
• Can your child begin or complete projects by themselves?
• Your child will skip an entire year’s content and background knowledge.

The AIG teacher and homeroom teachers are not responsible for covering any content your child skipped as a result of receiving SSA services. 

• If your child qualifies for SSA in math or ELA in elementary or middle school, some courses take place online. During the school day, students participate independently in these online courses. 
• SSA may result in a different class schedule. To accommodate your child's academic needs, the school may assign your child a nontraditional schedule. The final decision about scheduling will be made by the principal at each school.

Click [Single%20Subject%20Acceleration]here to complete the form for Single Subject Acceleration. Then, return the form to your child’s homeroom teacher and email Keith Blount at kblount@wcpss.net to let him know that you are interested in having your child test for single-subject acceleration and in which subject you would like to have your child tested.

From the PTA:  Family Game Night: Thanks to all who joined us for Family Game Night on Friday.  This was a reward for raising over $15,000 during our FoxTrot fundraiser! Thank you to all of our Fox family for supporting our PTA and school. We had a great time rounding out the evening with a game of "Sly Says" with none other than Sly Fox himself!

Yearbooks are available for order with the option of 2 FREE custom pages that print *only* in your child's book! Create custom pages by April 18. To order: 1. Go to treering.com/validate. 2. Enter your school's passcode: 1016620439341398

Yearbooks will ONLY be sold online this year. PTA/school will NOT carry inventory. 

Nominations: We are currently accepting nominations for our PTA Board for the 23-24 school year. Email forestpinespta@gmail.com to nominate yourself or others or if you have questions. 

Next Meeting: Our next PTA Board Meeting is Thursday, April 13, at 4:15 pm in the Media Center. Please join us if you are interested in being involved in our PTA next school year! 

Save the date: PTA Family STEM Night, Tuesday, April 25

3/3 Family Message

Fox Families,

Students will bring home a copy of Bat and the Waiting Game. Click here for the nightly reading schedule and the link to view a video of the chapter read aloud by staff members.

Reminder: Tuesday is a teacher workday for staff. There is NO SCHOOL for students.

From the PTA:  Family Game Night: Thanks to all who joined us for Family Game Night on Friday.  This was a reward for raising over $15,000 during our FoxTrot fundraiser! Thank you to all of our Fox family for supporting our PTA and school. We had a great time rounding out the evening with a game of "Sly Says" with none other than Sly Fox himself!

Yearbooks are available for order with the option of 2 FREE custom pages that print *only* in your child's book! Create custom pages by April 18. To order: 1. Go to treering.com/validate. 2. Enter your school's passcode: 1016620439341398

Yearbooks will ONLY be sold online this year. PTA/school will NOT carry inventory. 

Nominations: We are currently accepting nominations for our PTA Board for the 23-24 school year. Email forestpinespta@gmail.com to nominate yourself or others or if you have questions. 

Next Meeting: Our next PTA Board Meeting is Thursday, April 13, at 4:15 pm in the Media Center. Please join us if you are interested in being involved in our PTA next school year! 

Save the date: PTA Family STEM Night, Tuesday, April 25