 The best way to improve in reading is to read widely and often. Second graders get a chance to read in a comfortable setting, with a variety of books to choose from. This class worked on their stamina to read independently, getting up to 20 minutes of uninterrupted, silent reading time during this session.
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Dates to Remember
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Monday, September 17 - U.S. Constitution Day - Celebrated in classrooms
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Tuesday, September 18, 7:00 p.m. - PTA Meeting
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Wednesday, September 19 - Students released three hours early (1:05)
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 Calendar Reminder: Students to Be Released
Three Hours Early on September 19
All students will be released three hours
early on Wednesday, September 19, for a school planning day. Classes will
resume on Thursday, September 20. See the complete
2018-19 school year calendar.
Make Plans for Inclement Weather
PLEASE DO NOT PHONE THE SCHOOL!!!!!
When Fairfax County Public Schools have a
schedule change (closing or delay) due to inclement weather or other
emergencies, the information is communicated as soon as the decision is made in
these ways:
- Posted on www.fcps.edu. Note: In the
case of emergency for a weather-related closing, delay, or early
dismissal, the FCPS website will automatically include an alert at the top
of each page with the appropriate information. This information will
remain posted until normal operations have resumed, or you click
"Close This Alert" to remove it.
- Posted to
the FCPS Twitter and Facebook pages.
- Email and
text messages sent to parents and employees.
- Email sent
to News You
Choose subscribers of Delayed Openings and School
Closings.
- Posted on FCPS
cable Channel 21 (Cox Communications, Reston Comcast, and Verizon cable
customers only).
- Area radio
and television stations.
- REMEMBER, Cameron is a Fairfax County Public School.
Parents are urged to make arrangements now for
the care of their children when schedule changes are made (and to provide for
the rare situation when it is necessary to close an individual school because
of a power failure or other circumstances). Children should know where to go or
what to do if a parent will not be at home.
Cameron UMC Children's Consignment Sale
Cameron United Methodist Church is hosting a children's consignment sale on Friday and Saturday, September 28 and 29. Friday hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to noon. Families are encouraged to come by and shop, or participate as a seller! Sellers receive 60% of the profits and the United Methodist Women receive 40% to support local and national charities. Items not sold will be donated to local schools and charities. For more details, visit the website.
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Bus Delay Notification System
Stay up-to-date on school bus arrivals with FCPS' bus
delay notification system. This system provides parents with timely
notification of late bus route information. Access it directly online. Morning bus route
information will be available until noon. The afternoon bus route information
will be available from 1 to 5:30 p.m.
E-Notify (BlackboardConnect) email messages will also be sent to
announce bus delays.
Need assistance or have questions? Visit the FCPS Transportation page for more
information.
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Update to 2018-19
Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) Booklet
The 2018-19 Student Rights and Responsibilities
(SR&R): A Guide for Families provides expectations for student behavior in
schools, allowing for a positive learning environment. The SR&R is divided
into two primary sections, the family guide and the appendices.
Located in the front of the book, the family
guide draws attention to information crucial for a successful school
experience. The family guide section has been updated since the
original print version was distributed to stress the importance of
maintaining students’ dignity by holding dress code violation discussions in
private, and can be viewed at the link below. This change aligns with
changes made in the regulation by the School Board this year.
The appendices, located in the rear of the
book, include regulation 2601.32, which provides direction to school leaders
when addressing SR&R violations.
More information about the 2018-19 Student
Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R): A Guide for Families is available
online.
 Welcome to the world of STEAM! Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. Taught by Cameron Art Teacher, Meredith Cosier. Check out the video for a sample of STEAM at Cameron!
Three Ways to Pay for Meals: Online Payment,
Check, or Cash; 2018-19 Meal Prices
Fairfax County Public Schools offers three ways
to pay for school meals: online, check, or cash. This year's meal
prices are also available.
Want to know what’s for lunch? Check out the
menu for your child’s school online.
Free and Reduced-Price
Meals Application Available Online
Free and reduced-price meal applications may
be completed online or by submitting a handwritten, paper application
for the 2018-19 school year. Electronic meal applications are quick, easy,
and available in the following languages: English, Spanish,
Arabic, Chinese, Filipino, French, and Vietnamese.
Both the online application and paper
application now include a designated section with the consent to share
information for other programs. This update allows parents and guardians to
complete the free and reduced-price meal application and the consent to share
information in the same document.
Paper applications must be the original red
print forms, which are available at school offices, school cafeterias, and
other FCPS buildings. Copied application forms cannot be accepted.
More information is available on the Free and
Reduced-Price Meals web page.
 Staff Spotlight: Tim Slayter
This is Mr. Slayter's third year as principal at Cameron Elementary
school He writes, "My wife Stephanie and I have two sons, Noah and Isaac
and one daughter, Josie. I love to work outdoors, gardening, throwing the
ball with my kids, reading a good book or watching a fun movie with the family.
This summer we visited NY City and Lake Anna, VA. I spend much of my time
with family, at church or at Cameron, the best school in Virginia!"
Thank you, Mr. Slayter!
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Join the PTA Today!
The first meeting of the Cameron Elementary School PTA is later this month. If you would like to know more about the PTA, please contact our PTA president, Adrienne Barge at cameronesptapres@gmail.com or check out their Facebook page (@CameronESPTA)!
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