Newington Forest PTA

South County Middle School Ground Breaking

admin — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:28:08 +0000

On Saturday, March 20 at 11:00 am, there will be a groundbreaking ceremony for the South County Middle School. We would appreciate it if you would view the attached invitation with your schools and students and hope that you will be attend.

GroundbreakingInvitation

Update on school makeup days

admin — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:17:03 +0000

Due to overwhelming parent and employee feedback, FCPS Superintendent Jack Dale has revised his recommendation to the School Board to make up four instructional days that have been lost due to inclement weather. He is recommending that FCPS follow the original 2009-10 calendar, which includes Monday, April 12, and June 23, 24, and 25 to make up the four-day deficit, and use June 28, 29, and 30 as subsequent makeup days, if needed.

Dale is also recommending that the School Board allow him to seek a waiver from the Virginia Board of Education for the last three days in June, plus any future days that may be lost due to inclement weather. The School Board will make a final decision on the makeup plan at its regular business meeting on March 4.

What is the U.S. Census

admin — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:09:40 +0000

Every 10 years, the government reports the number of people who live in the United States by conducting a count called the census. This count is required by the U.S. Constitution.

Why is the U.S. census count necessary?

Census data are used to determine the number of representatives your state receives in the U.S. Congress, as well as your county’s representation in the state legislature. Government agencies use the data to make funding decisions for more than $300 billion each year, including:

Title 1 allocations
College grant and loan programs
Public transportation
Road and community improvements
Public health services and hospitals
Neighborhood improvements
Senior services

Upcoming Events

admin — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 23:11:41 +0000

Upcoming PTA Events

February 12^th – Auction Night (6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.)

Auction Items from classrooms needed; also help with MC’ing the event and volunteers to help the night of.

March 13^th – Volleyball Game against Laurel Hill (4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.)

Still need volunteers for ticket tables, spirit wear, and cheerleading.

April – Yard Sale/Picnic Tables

Denise Gant will be heading up the yard sale for our community; watch for fliers going home soon.
Mr. Drummond and Mr. Peter Devries are heading up “dads” to help make new picnic tables for our school yard. Anyone interested please contact Mr. Drummond.

April 30^th – Dance Night (6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.)

Rikki Galeas will be putting up a volunteer list closer to the date.

June 3^rd – Picnic on the Playground

Need volunteers to help with dunk tank, snow cone machine, and popcorn stations.

June 7^th – 11^th – PTA Book Fair

Looking for summer reading lists for students.

Budget Information

admin — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 23:08:25 +0000

BUDGET INFORMATION

With all the talk going on about Fairfax County’s Budget we have put on some websites you may be interested in. Please check them out for all your information on how these cuts will affect our students at Newington Forest as well as South County High School.

http://www.fcps.edu … Subscribe to receive Keep In Touch messages.

http://www.fcps.edu/news/fy2011/bottomline.html … a new publication that will be sent to all FCPS parents and employees every two weeks while the budget for next school year (FY 2011) is proposed, discussed, and approved. It contains the latest budget news, facts, dates, and rumor busters to help the FCPS community better understand the budget and the budget process.

On January 25th and 26th the School Board has scheduled public hearings on the FY 2011 Advertised Budget. At this time, the January 25th budget hearing is full and closed with 120 speakers. Should the January 26th budget public hearing be filled and closed, an additional night of January 27th will be scheduled to offer the opportunity for more citizens to address the Board on this important topic. If a group would like to consider appointing one spokesperson to sign up and speak on their behalf, the other members of the group may stand to show their respect. Citizens are also welcome to e-mail Board members to voice their opinions at schoolboardmembers@fcps.edu.

The January 25th and 26th budget public hearings will start at 6:00 p.m. at Jackson Middle School; if needed, the January 27th budget public hearing would start at 5:00 p.m. at Jackson Middle School.

Volleyball Night

admin — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 23:03:21 +0000

Volleyball Game Between Newington Forest ES vs. Laurel Hill ES

Where: South County Secondary School

When: Saturday, March 13, 2010

Time: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m

The teachers of Newington Forest Elementary School, led by Principal John Kren, Jr., will be taking on the teachers of Laurel Hill Elementary School, led by Principal Susie Montgomery, in a volleyball match. Come support your team! Our teachers will be training hard, honing their skills so they can represent Newington Forest in this ultimate volleyball showdown.

A large cheering section is needed. Students, family, friends, neighbors, all are welcome. Let’s try to pack the gym to maximum capacity with the Newington Forest community at this premier sporting event.

There are community volunteer opportunities for this event. Anyone interested should contact Brigid Williams.

Big Knight 2010

admin — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 23:01:48 +0000

Dear Mom & Dad –

I need your help!

Our Auction Knight is coming up on Friday, February 12^th and donations are needed to auction off so we can raise much needed funds for Newington Forest!

PLEASE consider donating any item of value that we can auction at our big Knight!

Contact gina paxton to say you would LOVE to help!

Don’t’ forget to mark our calendar – Friday, February 12^th 6:00-8:30!

Big Hearts to Little Hands

Newington Forest Auction

Thank You!

The Big Knight 2010 – Friday February 12

admin — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 22:28:21 +0000