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 Sign Up for Band, Strings, & Chorus!Beginning in 4th grade, our Knights are welcome to join a music performance ensemble. Students can choose to participate in:
Students may not participate in both Band and Strings because they meet at the same time. Fourth graders can only sign up for Strings. Enrollment into these programs ends Friday, September 4th! Band - Laura Creque: lmcreque@fcps.edu Strings - Karine Chapdelaine-Walker: kchapdelaine@fcps.edu Chorus - Sabrina Gordon:smgordon@fcps.edu
Girls on the Run Returns to the Forest!Training begins: September 21, 2026 5K Weekend: November 21-22, 2026 Designed for students in grades 3-6, this empowering program is back for another year at Newington Forest, with Ms. Cavazos, 2nd Grade Teacher, leading the charge once again. In addition to strengthening their bodies, our Knights will learn to:
Registration is open until September 14, 2026! Visit gotrnova.org to learn more about Girls on the Run. Get to Know Our School Health StaffOur school nurse at Newington Forest Elementary is Ms. Olga Hubard. Contact them at ohubard@fcps.edu for health plans, medication drop-offs, or questions about chronic conditions. Visit our school health webpage for forms, illness policies, and tips to keep your student healthy! Help Keep Our School Distraction-FreePlease remind your student that personal electronic communication or computing devices should be off and personally stored (i.e. backpacks) for the duration of the school day — bell to bell. This includes:
If you need to reach your student during the school day, please call our main office at 703-923-2600. Learn more about the FCPS Cellphone Policy and Device Policy. Fall Full-Time AAP Referral Window for Students New to FCPS Closes on October 15The Advanced Academic Program (AAP) fall referral window is only for students in Grades 3 to 8 who are new to FCPS since January 1, 2026. Parents and guardians who would like their student to be considered for Full-Time AAP services must submit the Full-Time AAP Referral Form to Mrs. Cathy Trope, Advanced Academic Resource Teacher, at cjtrope@fcps.edu by Thursday, October 15. Late referrals will not be accepted. For students who are not new to FCPS, the spring Full-Time AAP identification window is open to students in Grades 2 to 7. Families interested in referring their student for consideration during the spring window must submit a referral by Tuesday, December 15. Once a referral is received, our school will compile information related to the student. Then, a committee of trained professionals from across the county will review materials to determine eligibility for Full-Time AAP services. Other Advanced Academic Services At the elementary level, all students are screened each spring for Subject-Specific and Part-Time AAP services. Families may also refer their student for consideration for Subject-Specific or Part-Time AAP at any time during the school year. Eligibility decisions are made at the school level, and families are notified of the decision within 30 school days of the referral. The Full-Time AAP referral deadlines do not apply. At the middle school level, honors courses are open to all students. For more information, please contact Mrs. Cathy Trope, Advanced Academic Resource Teacher, at cjtrope@fcps.edu or visit the Advanced Academic Programs webpage. Safety Drills During the School YearKeeping students and staff safe is a priority for FCPS. Each school has an emergency preparedness plan to respond to incidents such as fires and extreme weather. Schools are required by state law to practice emergency drills, including lockdown drills, each year. Schools are also required to notify parents and guardians at least 24 hours before a school conducts a lockdown drill. However, schools are not required to give the specific date and time of the drill in advance. The first lockdown drill of the school year must take place within the first 20 days of school. Preschool and kindergarten students are exempt from practicing the first lockdown drill. Your child may come home and talk about their experience during the drill. We encourage you to talk with your child about the importance of being prepared for emergencies. Please review these frequently asked questions to support your child before and after school lockdown drills. ⚠️ Know Our Security Terms FCPS uses specific terminology to describe the actions school staff and students should take to ensure safety in a variety of situations. It is important for staff, families, and students to understand what the different terms mean and how they impact school operations. Watch this video to learn about safety terms including lockdown; secure the building; and stay put, stay tuned. If students, staff, or families have a safety concern at school (that is not an immediate emergency), they should submit a tip to the FCPS Safety Tipline. In an emergency, please call 9-1-1. Save the Date: Community Conversations with Superintendent ReidYour voice matters, and Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid wants to hear from you! At FCPS, parents are partners, working with us to set our students up for long-term success at school and in life. A series of Community Conversations will be held across the school division. You are invited to share your thoughts with Dr. Reid and ask her questions. Events are planned for the following dates at 6:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted):
Registration links will be shared soon. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided. Events are one-hour long and open to all. Find out about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.
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