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Dear Stenwood Families,
We had a wonderful week this week as our staff felt incredibly appreciated by students and families. Thank you for all of the kind words and thoughtful gifts during this week’s Teacher/Staff Appreciation week in the Hive. Stenwood would not be the amazing community it is without our amazing staff!
This week, we also kicked off Reading SOLs in grades 3 through 6. Thank you for stellar attendance on those days! Please look below for next week’s SOL dates.
Bike to School Day was a great way to roll into our SOLs on Wednesday! And tonight, we’ll ride out the week at our PTA Flip Flop Hop. With how wet this week has been, we are moving this event indoors. Be sure to check-out PTA communication for more information about tonight’s event from 6:00-8:00PM.
Finally, happy Mother's Day to all of our Stenwood moms! We hope you have a wonderful, relaxing weekend.
Below you will find additional information about:
Sincerely,
Erica Riley, Principal
esriley@fcps.edu
Bryan Case, Assistant Principal
bgcase@fcps.edu
SOL Schedule
 SOLs continue next week! The SOL assessments are content assessments that measure a student's growth in Reading, Mathematics, and Science (5th grade only). These tests will be conducted during the dates listed in the table above.
Please mark your calendar - it is important that your child attend school on the dates designated for them to test. Please ensure your child gets plenty of rest the night prior and arrives at school on-time.
Dismissal Schedule for the Last Day of School
On the last day of school, Wednesday, June 11th, school will be dismissed at 1:25pm. Attendance will be taken on the last day of school. If your child is going to be absent, please contact us at StenwoodElem.Attendance@fcps.edu in advance.
FCPS Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Public Hearing
The School Board will hold a public hearing on final budget adjustments on Tuesday, May 13th, at 6 p.m. Sign up to speak by Monday, May 12th, at 4:30 p.m. Please consider speaking at the hearing, as the proposed cuts last night significantly impact elementary schools.
These are the line items that directly impact Stenwood and elementary schools: staffing formula adjustments (class sizes), classroom monitors (providing adequate planning), elementary special education leads, and advanced academic resource teachers. Page one of this document summarizes the cuts. https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/fairfax/Board.nsf/files/DGH4T60D0DD2/$file/FY26%20Approved%20Budget%20Agenda%20v8.pdf.
FCPS Summer Extravaganza!
Tomorrow, Saturday May 10th
 
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Let’s transform summer learning together!
The FCPS Summer Extravaganza is an exciting event that helps families imagine all the possibilities to continue learning over the summer. This is possible by showcasing interactive and immersive activities for children and the power of collaboration across FCPS offices and community partners.
Several departments within Fairfax County Public Schools—including Transportation, the Office of Multilingual Learners (ESOL Services), the Hispanic Educators Association, Career and Transition Services, Get2Green, the Office of Intervention and Prevention Services, and Safety and Security—are collaborating to create a day filled with engaging and educational activities for all FCPS students. In addition, various student school clubs will be in attendance, showcasing their initiatives and contributions. This year, we're excited to introduce the Student Program Marketplace, a new feature where students will present and sell their handmade goods, with proceeds supporting their respective programs. This initiative is supported and led by Educate Fairfax; a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing educational opportunities for Fairfax County Public Schools students
The Summer Extravaganza will feature:
- Activities for children of all ages that inspire curiosity and a love of learning
- Opportunities for adults to learn how to support student well-being and academic success
- A special section of student-led activities
We invite you to attend and engage with our FCPS community.
May 10th, 2025
10 a.m.-2:30p.m.
Woodson High School - Parking Lot
9525 Main St, Fairfax, VA 22031
If you are able to attend, REGISTER TODAY!
We look forward to celebrating a summer of learning and growth with you. For more details, please visit our Summer Extravaganza webpage. This event is proudly sponsored by Educate Fairfax!
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Phase 2 Community Boundary Review Meetings
Families, staff, and community members will soon be able to explore and visualize potential boundary scenarios using a customized Boundary Explorer Tool. The tool will be accessible from the FCPS website. You are also invited to participate in another series of community meetings in order to review and reflect on the initial draft scenarios before the start of summer break:
- Thursday, May 15th, 6:30-8 p.m., Oakton High School
- Friday, May 16th, 6:30-8 p.m., Robinson Secondary School
- Monday, May 19th, 6:30-8 p.m., Herndon High School
- Friday, May 23rd, 7-8:30 p.m., Lewis High School
- Wednesday, May 28th, 7-8:30 p.m., Annandale High School
- Thursday, May 29th, 6:30-8 p.m., Whitman Middle School
- Friday, May 30th, 6:30-8 p.m., Chantilly High School
- Friday, June 6th, 6:30–8 p.m., Glasgow Middle School
Each meeting will be hybrid, meaning that you may attend in person or via Zoom. Childcare for in-person participants and language interpretation/translation for all participants will be available as needed. Registration links will be shared soon. Another round of community meetings will be held in the fall.
Visit FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review page for more information.
School Meals and Free/ Reduced Lunch Applications
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Breakfast and Lunch
Breakfast will be $1.75. Lunch will be $3.25, milk $0.60. Money can be added to your child(ren)’s accounts using www.myschoolbucks.com. You can also write a check to Stenwood Food Services and deliver it to our Food Services Manager at Open House. During the school year, you can find the menu for breakfast and lunch at https://linqconnect.com/public/menu/ESSF44 .
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Free and Reduced-Price Status
Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals will continue to receive these benefits through the end of September. A new application must be filled out each new school year and forms are available online now: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/food-and-nutrition-programs/free-and-reduced-price-meals. Applications are accepted at any time, but we encourage you to apply or renew your application before the end of September. Call (703) 813-4800 if you need help. This must be completed for eligible students to receive free meals.
Stenwood Elementary PTA
We hope you join our amazing PTA! If you are interested in volunteering to be a class parent, volunteering in our cafeteria or library, OR just looking to stay connected with the great work of our PTA, you can fill out a survey that will be sent out once class placements have been communicated.
More information about the PTA is available on their website.
Stay Connected
Here are a few ways to stay connected with all the happenings at Stenwood ES
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Facebook
facebook.com/StenwoodElementary
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Instagram
@stenwoodelementary
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Website
stenwoodes.fcps.edu
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PTA Facebook
facebook.com/StenwoodElementaryPTA
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