BEAM Update
September 29
A Message from Mr. Wright
Dear Fitzgerald Elementary Community,
Thank you for your attendance and participation in Back-to-School Night. It was an amazing opportunity for all of us to come together, learn, and grow. Our vision of connecting, experiencing, and thriving was truly reflected in the event.
I would like to share the PowerPoint presentation from my session, which you can access through the link below this message.
As a reminder, please stay involved in your child's learning journey. The grade book is available for you to monitor their progress before the end of the quarter on November 3. By asking your child questions such as "How do you know?", "Explain that," "Why?", and "How so?", you can support the development of critical thinking skills and enhance their learning experience.
Moving forward, I encourage you to maintain close communication with your child's classroom teacher. Feel free to reach out to them to celebrate achievements, ask questions, or express any concerns you may have. Our teachers are here to partner with you. If you require further assistance beyond the classroom teacher, please contact Mrs. Banya, the Grade Level Administrator for grades 1, 2, and 4, or Mr. Harrington, the Grade Level Administrator for grades K, 3, and 5. For inquiries related to special education and ESOl, Dr. King is available to assist you. Our staff is trained to provide support and guidance. If you still have unmet needs after utilizing these resources, do not hesitate to contact me. You can find all administrative contact information on the school website and the attached handout.
We are off to a fantastic start this year, and I am thrilled to continue working with our wonderful community. Our goal is to achieve 76% or more of our students passing in math, and 78% or more passing in reading and science with proficient and advanced scores. Please review the handout attached below to learn more about our plan to accomplish these targets.
Once again, thank you for your ongoing support.
Best regards,
George Wright
Principal, Fitzgerald Elementary
Upcoming Events and Dates
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Bookelicious Assembly
Monday, October 9, 2023
No School for students-Divisionwide Professional Learning Day
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 @5:30 pm
PTSO Meeting
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 @6:30 pm
Parent Advisory Meeting
Join via Zoom
Meeting ID: 896 2491 4000
Passcode: 210852
Wednesday, October 11, 2023-Thursday, October 12
Fall Pictures
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Book Fair Family Night: 6:00pm-8:00 pm
Saturday, October 28, 2023
Trunk-or-Treat 12:00pm-3:00pm
Friday, November 3, 2023
End of First quarter
Monday, November 6, 2023
Elementary Conference- No School for Students
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Teacher Workday- No School for Students
Friday, November 10, 2023
Veterans Day Holiday- No School for Students
November 22-24, 2023
Thanksgiving Break (schools and offices closed)
The calendar for the entire school year can be found here on the Division's website. Please coordinate any vacations and/or appointments around the school calendar.
7th Annual Title I Family Camp
Dear Families,
The Seventh Annual Title I Family Camp is right around the corner. The Title I program hopes you can attend this free event from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Hampton Middle School, 14800 Darbydale Avenue, Woodbridge, VA 22193.
This will be a wonderful day of learning and sharing with other parents, school staff, and community partners!
Session topics will include:
· Reading, math, science, and social studies
· Gifted Education
· English language learners
· Career and technical education
· Mental health, managing behaviors
· Understanding vaping
· College readiness
· Community resource fair
Your children and potty-trained preschoolers are welcome to join the KidCamp and Pre-K Camp so they can learn and play while you attend sessions of your choice. This is not a “drop off” event; you must register for the FamilyCamp for your children to participate.
Please visit the Title I FamilyCamp webpage to register.
Attendance Challenge!
KG = 94%
Lee-Agurs - 93%
Newman - 94%
Wright - 91%
Fortune - 95%
Gonsalves - 91%
Doherty - 97% Highest KG
1st = 95%
Lintag - 98% Highest 1st
Scott - 93%
Powell - 93%
Johnson - 94%
Tigney - 95%
Navarro - 95%
Rodriguez - 96%
2nd = 97%
Claytor - 96%
Lennon - 99%
Benton - 90%
Loney - 96%
McFarlane - 100% Highest 2nd
Ward - 99%
Kneibert - 98%
3rd = 98% Highest Grade Attendance
Iglesias - 99% Highest 3rd
Cadogan - 96%
McCummings - 98%
Foster - 94%
Simms - 99% Highest 3rd
Stokes - 99% Highest 3rd
Drissi-Saissi - 92%
4th = 96%
Russell - 97%
Loza - 99% Highest 4th
Clarke - 95%
Jones - 97%
Lewis - 93%
Ashby - 96%
5th = 96%
James - 96%
Eimer - 96%
Harrington - 94%
Little - 94%
AVERY - 99% Highest 5th
Krajack - 98%
Light House Learners= 97%
Barbour - 100% Highest
Magill - 97%
Addo-Quartey - 97%
Aitlaaziz - 97%
Smithson- 94%