 Dear CES,
This was an exciting week at CES! It is best expressed in a song.
On the fourth week of May the CES students had (feel free to sing along):
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5 Days of School
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4 Grades had Field Day
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3 SOLs
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2 Trout Releases
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Please remember to bring your driver's license with you if you plan to attend any end of the year events at CES. It is required to check-in as a visitor in our school. Thank you for your continued support around student safety.
This past weekend our three GMU interns graduated. We are so grateful for their efforts this year. They have been such a positive aspect of CES. Also, our wonderful Girls on the Run students, buddy runners, and coaches completed their 5k race. They all did an amazing job!
STUDENT'S INTENTION
FOR THE NEXT SCHOOL YEAR forms have been sent home. Please complete and send them back to school by Friday, June 1. We appreciate your support with this.
We have had a few students come to the clinic with ticks on them. As we get into Tick season, we wanted to share the below information sheet with you.
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End of Year Medication Reminder
The
school health room reminds parents and guardians that all medication stored in
the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on
the last day of school. Medication left
in the health room after that time will be discarded. It is school policy that medications must be
picked up by the parent or guardian.
Medication cannot be sent home with your student.
If
your child will be enrolled in a summer program sponsored by Fairfax County
Public Schools, your existing long-term medication authorization form(s) may be
used for the summer program. Please let
the health room know if you would like a copy of the form(s).
If
you have any questions, please contact the health room at 703.502.3510, or your
school public health nurse, Cindy McKee, RN, at 202.578.3745.
2018-2019 Class Placement Survey
We greatly value parent feedback and we recognize that class placements are an essential component of a successful learning environment. In order to help us organize this information we are asking that all class placement requests be submitted on this Google form (email requests will not be honored):
Class Placement Survey: https://goo.gl/forms/vHbPGBktBFapCx9u2
All feedback must be submitted by June 1.
Thank you for taking the time to fill out this form, and we will reference this information to help us make an informed class placement decision.
 Trout Release
SOL TESTING IS HERE
Students in grades 3-6 in our
school will be taking the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) Tests between
May 7th and June 8th. It is important that your child
attend school on these days. If possible, please avoid scheduling trips or
appointments that would take your child out of school during this time period.
It is also important that your child have a good night’s rest and a healthy
breakfast before testing. The Virginia Department of Education requires
students in grades 3-8 across the state to take the SOL tests. SOL tests
measure the extent to which students have learned the content and skills
detailed in the Virginia Standards of Learning. Content areas that will be
tested are shown for each grade level below.
- 5/29 - 5th Grade Science
- 5/30 - 3rd Grade Math
- 5/31 - 4th Grade Virginia Studies
 3rd & 4th Grade Field Day!
Mental Health
Awareness Month
May is National Mental Health Awareness month. While the
majority of our students thrive and are resilient, all students can struggle at
times with emotional and behavioral issues that can affect their learning and
overall wellness. Schools are often the place where these kinds of issues, as
well as other mental health needs, are discovered and where school-based
supports can be provided. FCPS wants all parents and guardians to know that
your school psychologist, school social worker, and school counselor are
available for consultation and support on concerns such as anxiety, peer
relationships, stress, depression or other social and emotional issues. They
can also provide a list of private and community-based mental health resources.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your child’s school to
connect with a member of the student services team. Click on the following link
to learn about resources and ways to foster resilience in your child. Mental
Health and Resiliency, Healthy Minds Blog, and Student Wellness: Tips and
Strategies. http://fcpsnet.fcps.edu/ssse/ips/mentalhealthawareness/
 1st & 2nd Grade Field Day!
As we continue to wrap up the school year we will review a variety of P2 character traits! Please continue to talk with your students at home about the 24 character traits.
 Celebrating Red Nose Day. Let's wipe out child poverty together!
Calendar Reminder: Schools and Offices Closed
on May 28 for Memorial Day Holiday
All FCPS schools and offices will be closed
on Monday, May 28 for the Memorial Day holiday. Classes will resume on
Tuesday, May 29. See the complete
2017-18 school year calendar.
Family Field Trip
On Friday, August 3rd, CES will host our 2nd Family Field Trip.
We will be participating in the
POTOMAC RIVER ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
PROGRAM through the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. This is a daylong
field trip where participants
get an on-the-water view of the nation’s capital and its connection to the Chesapeake
Bay watershed aboard CBF’s workboat, the Bea Hayman Clark. Please click HERE for more information. If you are interested in attending please click HERE.
We only have 27 spots available.
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!
Planning Ahead: 2018-19 School Year Calendar
If
you are planning ahead for the next school year, check out the 2018-19
school year calendar online. Notable dates include the first day of school,
August 28; Thanksgiving break, November 21-23; Winter break, December 24,
2018-January 4, 2019; Spring Break, April 15-19, 2019; and the last day of
school, June 13, 2019. See the 2018-19
school year calendar.
Thank you for your continued partnership!
Upcoming Events:
Monday, May 28
Tuesday, May 29
Wednesday, May 30
- 3rd Grade Math SOL
- 4:00 PM - CES Farmer's Market
Thursday, May 31
- 4th Grade Virginia Studies SOL
- Last Green Team Meeting of the year
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