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Calendar Reminders

June 17: Last day of school - Dismissal at 2:00 pm July 18: Forestville PTA sponsored Kindergarten Play Date (9:00 a.m. Forestville Playground) August 5: Forestville PTA sponsored Kindergarten Play Date (9:00 a.m. Forestville Playground) August 20: Save the Date Forestville Open House/Meet the Teacher (11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Kindergarten Only & 2:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. All students) August 24: First Day of School September 2: Save the Date Forestville Back To School Night (5:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.)

Last Day of School (Early Dismissal at 2:00 p.m.) The last day of the school year is Wednesday, June 17, and Forestville students will be dismissed early at 2:00 p.m.

That's a Wrap!

Forestville is excited to celebrate the end of the 25-26 school year with our Cardinals! We thank our amazing students, staff and families for making this year so memorable! We welcomed more than 550 students last August and are ending the year with nearly 570+ students. We had school-wide morning meetings, assemblies, field days, fun runs and so much more! Our students tried new things, made new friends and learned from mistakes along the way. 

We are so fortunate to be part of the Forestville community and have the chance to serve your children each day. While we look forward to our own summer plans, we also cannot help but look ahead to the upcoming 26-27 school year with the excitement that our profession provides - including annual fresh starts!

We wish you a wonderful summer and time away with family and friends. Be sure to check out the return dates and events in August, listed above.

With appreciation,

Sarah L. Brooker & Rob Plunkett

Celebrating Our 6th Grade Cardinals

Today we had the joy of celebrating our 6th grade students during their Promotion Ceremony as they prepare to leave the nest and begin their next great adventure. It was a special opportunity to recognize their hard work, growth, perseverance, and accomplishments throughout their elementary school journey.

We are incredibly proud of all they have achieved and the remarkable young people they have become. As they spread their wings and move on to middle school, we know they will continue to soar to new heights, embrace new opportunities, and make a positive impact wherever they go.

Congratulations, Cardinals! We celebrate your successes, cherish the memories we've shared, and wish you continued happiness, growth, and success in all that lies ahead. Once a Cardinal, always a Cardinal!

Save the Dates: Early Release Wednesdays for 2026–27 As you plan for the upcoming school year, please note the Early Release Wednesdays scheduled for Forestville.   2026–27 Early Release Wednesdays September 30 November 18 January 13 April 7 Students will be dismissed at 1:00 p.m. to support staff professional learning and collaboration. Families are encouraged to mark these dates on their calendars now.  For additional information about Limited Early Release Wednesdays, visit the FCPS Limited Early Release Wednesdays webpage.

Some traditions are worth keeping ⚽

Every year, our 6th grade Cardinals take the field for one of Forestville’s favorite end-of-year traditions: the annual kickball game.

There were big kicks, close plays, plenty of laughs, and memories made with friends as our students celebrated their final weeks at Forestville. We’re glad we could capture a few moments from a day they’ll remember for years to come.

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