Weekly Firefly Newsletter
Winter Break 2022
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Weekly Message from Mrs. Fish
Dear Flower Valley Community,
Winter break is here, Flower Valley families! The holidays can certainly be a time where we are running around trying to catch our breath, but it is also a time where we spend much needed time with family and friends. I hope this time with family and friends fills your heart and restores your soul.
I will miss seeing all of your children, but I can't wait to hear about all of the fun they have over the winter break.
Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a new year filled with happiness!
With Firefly Pride!
Mrs. Fish
We inspire all children to become critical thinkers who are imaginative, adaptable, and collaborative. We strive to cultivate peaceful, life-long learners who contribute positively to the community around them.
Important Items in This Week's Newsletter
- Welcome: New FVES Administrative Secretary
- Covid Test Kits Coming Home
- Reading Newsletter
- Change of Clothes Needed
- Counseling Corner
- PTA Corner
- Important Dates in December and January
- Curriculum Corner
- Requesting a Chromebook for Use during Inclement Weather
- Save the Date (New! June 14th - 5th Grade Promotion)
- Helpful Resources
- Attendance, Early Dismissals, and Transportation Changes
- Covid and OUTCLASS: Out of Class On Demand Resources for Students
- Available Tutoring Opportunities for Students
- School Meals, FARMS, My School Bucks, and Lunch Menu
- School Visitors and Volunteers
- School Cash Online
- School Contact Information
Welcome to our new administrative secretary!
Covid Test Kits
Reading Newsletter
Change of Clothes
Counseling Corner
Career Day is coming to FVES on March 29th. Please complete this
Career Day Flyer if you are interested in presenting. Please reach out to Jennifer_T_Atanda with any questions that you have.
Recently, Mrs. Atanda spoke to the PTA about Social Emotional Learning. Here is the information for parents:
Flower Valley Elementary School PTA Corner
The PTA thanks the FVES community for a wonderful 2022 and wishes everyone happy holidays and a happy new year! We're looking forward to 2023.
Important Dates in December and January
December 23rd -January 2nd - Winter Break for Students
January 16th - Schools and Offices Closed
January 17th - Club Pictures
January 27th - No School for Students; Professional Day for Teachers - End of Quarter
Curriculum Corner
The theme for Benchmark Unit 4 is comparing and contrasting narrative stories to understand the purpose of storytelling. Students will compare stories with varying points of view and analyze how point of view affects the reader's understanding of the story. Unit 4 will start mid January, and will conclude mid February.
Eureka Math: MCPS has a dedicated website which has support for each Eureka module in every grade level. Here is a Eureka Math support page for families. You will need to create an account to access the family resources called "tips for parents." "Homework Helpers" are tips for parents that are included with each homework assignment in the Math Succeed (HW) book. Additionally, this is a google document that contains helpful videos for parents to use. There are general Eureka videos and grade level specific videos included.
Please keep an eye out for grade level bi-weekly communication regarding details about what is happening in each of our classes.
Important Message from MCPS about Requesting a Chromebook for Use during Inclement Weather
You are receiving this message because this year, your child’s school is using a classroom cart model for Chromebooks. This means students use an assigned Chromebook while in school, but do not bring their Chromebook home each night. As we move into the winter months and plan for potential emergency closures, your child will need access to a device at home to engage in homework, interactive resources and potential virtual instruction. If your child does not have access to a personal or home computer, a parent or guardian should complete a form to request an MCPS Chromebook. The device will be checked out to your student and will be kept at home for the school year. The device will need to be returned at the end of the school year or sooner if your student is leaving MCPS for any reason.
To request a MCPS Chromebook for home use, please complete this form: Chromebook Form to Distribute to Families
Links:
Save the Date
February 2nd: Winter Instrumental Music Concert at FVES, 7:00pm (Note the date change)
February 10th, 6:30-8:00pm - PTA Sponsored Bingo
February 14th, 2:30-3:15pm - Valentine’s Day Parties
March 4th, March 4th, 6 - 8:30 PM - Parent-Staff Basketball Game / Staff Silent Auction
March 26th, 2-3pm - PTA Sponsored Fun Run
March 29th - Career Day
April 20th, 5:30-7:30pm - PTA Sponsored STEM Night
April 24th-28th - PTA Sponsored Book Fair
April 26th - Spring Individual and Grade 5 Panoramic
May 6th, 10:00-2:00pm - PTA Sponsored SAVERS Donation Drive
Field Day, TBD
May 16th, Time TBD - FVES International Night and Art Expo
May 19th - K, 1, 2 Field Day (rain date - May 30th)
May 21st, 2-5pm - PTA Sponsored Carnival
May 24th - 3, 4, 5, Field Day (rain date - May 31st)
June 1st: Spring Instrumental Music Concert at FVES, 7:00pm
June 14th - 5th Grade Promotion
*Please remember these dates are subject to change. There will also be several PTA sponsored virtual nights for families throughout the year.
Helpful Resources
Student Rights and Responsibilities (Spanish Version Available in Main Office)
Student Code of Conduct (English) (Spanish Version Available in Main Office)
Attendance Information
If your child is going to be absent, please email your child's teacher and Mrs. Sintetos at Catherine_G_Sintetos@mcpsmd.org or call the office at 240-740-1780. When your child is absent, please send in a note explaining the reason for the absence. If your child sees the doctor, please bring in a doctor's note.
If your child is going to be arriving late, you need to bring your child to the main office and sign them in. If you will be picking up your child early, please let Mrs. Sintetos and your child's homeroom teacher know in advance.
Covid Safety Protocols
OUTCLASS: Out Of Class On Demand Resources for Students
Available Tutoring Opportunities for Students
School Visitors and Volunteers
If you are interested in serving as a volunteer, please contact Mrs. Atanda at Jennifer_T_Atanda@mcpsmd.org.
School Cash Online
School Meals, FARMS, My School Bucks, and Lunch Menus
We are here to serve & help you!
Our office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00AM to 4:30PM Below are emails and phone numbers for the following departments:
Administration (240) 740-1780
Mrs. Angie Fish, Principal – Angie_L_Fish@mcpsmd.org
Ms. Angela Castillo, Assistant Principal - Angela_M_Castillo@mcpsmd.org
Main Office Staff (240) 740-1780
Ms. Nevine Peckoo, School Administrative Secretary – Nevine_A_Peckoo@mcpsmd.org
Mrs. Cathy Sintetos, Attendance Secretary – Catherine_G_Sintetos@mcpsmd.org
Counseling Office (240) 740-6680
Mrs. Jennifer Atanda - Jennifer_T_Atanda@mcpsmd.org
Ms. Colleen Smith - Colleen_B_Smith@mcpsmd.org
Flower Valley Elementary School
Be bright! Be kind! Be you!
We inspire all children to become critical thinkers who are imaginative, adaptable, and collaborative. We strive to cultivate peaceful, life-long learners who contribute positively to the community around them.
Email: Angie_L_Fish@mcpsmd.org
Website: https://www2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/flowervalleyes/
Location: Flower Valley Elementary School, Sunflower Drive, Rockville, MD, USA
Phone: 240-740-1780
Twitter: @AngieFish_FVES