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Dear Families and Friends,
On this Veterans Day, we take a moment to give our sincerest appreciation to all
veterans in the Cunningham Park family and beyond. We know the sacrifices you and your families
make to serve the country, and thank you for your commitment and work to ensure
our freedom.
Another thank you goes out to all
parents who came out for conferences earlier this week and, for some, the days
before. This is a wonderful time for
teachers and parents to meet and get to know more
about how to make sure our children achieve to their highest abilities.
Next Tuesday just prior to the PTA
meeting, we will focus on an essential topic in today’s world: internet
safety. Sarah Olson, our School Based
Technology Specialist, and Alicia Clark, Specialist from the FCPS Office of
Safety and Security, will provide information and tools to help us keep our
children safe when they venture online.
The meeting begins at 6:00, an
hour earlier than the normal PTA meeting time, and will take place in the
school cafeteria. Spanish interpreters
will be present as well.
Next week is also book fair
week! Our library, which is already a
beautiful celebration of books, has been transformed into a haven for book
collectors, old and young. Come check
out the wonderful offerings the fair brings with it this year.
And while you’re planning your
week, be sure to pencil in Thursday’s annual Thanksgiving luncheon. You are
cordially invited to join your child to celebrate giving thanks together with friends. This is always a festive event and we love to
see so many parents and grandparents join us!
The weekend looks to be filled
with cool, crisp fall days. We hope you
enjoy, and look forward to seeing many of you next week!
Sincerely,
Katie Le, principal and Kat Ngo,
assistant principal
AAP Level IV Referral Deadline
Level IV Advanced Academic center parent referrals and
additional screening materials are due by January 13, 2017 for students
currently enrolled in grades 2-6. Please turn in paper copies to the CPES
office addressed to Patricia Fawcett, Advanced Academic Resource Teacher.
If you have questions Ms. Fawcett can be reached at pafawcett@fcps.edu. Additional
information can also be found on the Advanced Academic website.
Head Lice Treatment: What Parents Need to Know
Fairfax
County Public Schools (FCPS) and the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD)
have provided a brochure for parents and guardians with information on lice:
Head Lice Treatment, What Parents Need to Know. Fairfax County Public
Schools (FCPS) has updated The Responsibilities of the Parent or Guardian of a
Student with Head Lice, to include information on treating lice eggs
(nits).
Both documents are available in English and several other
languages at the following links:
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hd/pcs/pcspdf/lice-brochure-english.pdf
Lice: Treatment
and Prevention | Fairfax County Public Schools
Internet Safety Presentation
What issues do
you find online, and how can we keep our children safe? What social media
apps are currently trending? What does Cyberbullying look like and how can I
prevent it? These questions are not uncommon for parents of 21st Century
learners; it's good to stay educated about the technology our children use.
Join CPES' technology specialist, Sarah Olson,
and Alicia Clark from FCPS Office of Safety for an evening of
dialogue, as we discuss what it means to be a Digital Citizen, current trends,
and how we can keep children safe in a digital world.
The presentation is
Tuesday, November 15th at 6:00-7:00pm (just before the PTA meeting) in the
school's library.
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Family Life Education (FLE) Preview Event
Parents are invited to attend a morning opportunity to preview the Family Life Education media and lessons. The meeting will be held on November 22nd at 8:00-8:30am in the school computer lab. All program materials and media for all grade levels will be available for your review at this time.
Grade level-specific curriculum lessons are available for review online in FCPS 24-7 (Blackboard) Parent View.
More information was sent home in your child's Friday Folders.
School Picture Make-Up Day
Picture make-up is on Tuesday, November 15th. If your child did not have a picture taken, please make
sure you send a picture envelope in on that day. Additional picture forms
are available in the main office. If you do not like the picture that was
taken on regular picture day, please send the entire picture packet back and a new picture will be
taken.
School Directory Verification
Attention
Parents: The school directory is nearing completion, and we need your help to
verify your data. Emails went out today to parents with instructions on how to
review your entry before print. Data
verification must be done from a desktop/laptop computer and be completed
within one week. We recommend using Chrome or Firefox as your browser. The
DEADLINE for completion is Friday, November 18th.
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