 Dear CES Families,
We are almost halfway through the 2017-2018 school year! Next week marks the end of the second quarter grading period. It is amazing to see the growth in our students. This week was packed full of learning opportunities. Our sixth grade spent some time learning about Liberty Middle School and the transition process.
Our 4th graders were treated to an author visit from Newberry Award Winning author, Steve Sheinkin, this week. Although some may know this author as a textbook writer, he left that behind in 2008, and now writes engaging books about various historical events and people. These stories help events and famous historical figures come alive for readers. Thank you to Mrs. Thorne for organizing this special visitor!
Lieutenant Herb Navaraez of the United States Coast Guard
donated a United States flag to the patrols from CES this week. This flag flew over the
United States Coast Guard Station in Puerto Rico the day after Hurricane Maria
hit through mid November, 2017.
We spent time figuring out how technology and math manipulatives can enhance our learning. We dissected Owl Pellets to learn about food chains and what animals are part of an owls' diet. Our student coffee team delivered warm delicious coffee to grateful staff members on Thursday morning. Overall, it was a great week filled with lots of smiles and collaboration!
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We have been learning about HOPE/OPTIMISM, which represent a state of hopefulness and confidence
about the future (both short and long term). People with this strength are
future oriented. They have a positive vision of what the future holds and
maintain confidence that they will get there. They keep a positive attitude
despite setbacks – and often find ways to convert what seems like an obstacle
into a stepping-stone to achieve their goals.
For a profound example of hope and optimism,
please watch Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I
Have a Dream"
speech.
CES Soaring Eagles
Please share your thoughts with the staff! CES Soaring Eagles are compliments, kudos, etc. that we will share with the staff. What a great way to show your appreciation and to help make the CES Staff's week positive! Please click HERE to share your CES Soaring Eagles! Below are some examples.
- Mrs.Smit has been such an amazing advocate and resource for my child. She truly believes in the best of each student. We have been so blessed to have her twice and we are grateful as a family for her role in both our children’s lives. Her hard work and dedication does not go unnoticed! We hope she can feel our support not just today but everyday! She is simply AMAZING!
- Tracy Keenan--There are not enough words to describe the positive impact Mrs. Keenan has on the CES community. She is responsive, understanding, incredibly connected with her students and a gem of a teacher. We adore her and we feel so fortunate that she is a part of our lives. Thank you, Mrs. Keenan!!
Public Hearing for FY
2019 Proposed Budget to Be Held on January 29
Last week, Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Scott S.
Brabrand presented the school system’s Proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Budget of
$2.9 billion to the Fairfax County School Board. The FY 2019 (2018-19 school
year) Proposed Budget focuses on employee compensation and includes an
additional $53.1 million to move teacher salaries closer to the regional market
average.
The proposed budget is the starting point of the budget process,
which ends in May with the School Boards adoption of the Approved Budget. The
School Board will hold a budget work session on January 22, and a public
hearing on the Proposed Budget on January 29, with additional hearings on
January 30 and January 31 if needed.
Learn more about
the FY 2019 Proposed Budget.
Video: FY 2019 Budget Focuses on People
On January 11, Superintendent Scott S. Brabrand unveiled his
proposed FY 19 budget (see story above). This year's budget focuses on people–employee compensation and retention.
Watch the video to
see why that's so important.
Calendar Reminder: Schools to Close Two Hours
Early on January 25; January 26 and 29 Are Student Holidays
All FCPS schools will
close two hours early on January 25, the last day of the second quarter.
Also, schools will be closed for students on January 26 for a teacher
work day and on January 29 for a staff development day. Classes will
resume on Tuesday, January 30. See the 2017-18
school year calendar.
Upcoming Events:
Monday, January 22
- 8:20 AM - Mindful Monday in the Gym
Tuesday, January 23
Wednesday, January 24
- 5:30 - 7:00 PM - Family STEAM Night in the Café
Thursday, January 25
- 5:00 - 9:00 PM - CES Spirit Night @ SweetFrog
- Students dismissed 2 hours early
Friday, January 26
- Student Holiday - No School
Saturday, January 27
- 8:30 - 10:30 PM - Backpack Stuffing Program in Café
Thank you for your continued partnership!
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