 SCA Happenings
Lucky Grams
This year the SCA will again be selling Lucky Grams from March 11-15. Lucky grams will be sold in the front lobby each morning. We will be selling bracelets, dog tags, leis, and tattoos. Lucky Grams will cost $1. Your student can buy them for themselves, a sibling, a friend or classmate. Students who purchase lucky grams will deliver the lucky grams to the recipient, not SCA. Thank you for your support.
Going Green
Our next SCA spirit day will be on Friday, March 15th. Show your luck by wearing all things green!! Don’t forget, lucky grams will be sold in the morning just in case you forget your green on that day!!
Internet Safety and Your Child
We are sending this information to alert you to a potentially harmful game called the “Momo Challenge" that has reportedly been posted on different social media platforms. It is important to note that the Momo Challenge is a hoax that has received a significant amount of media attention.
This hoax has been seen across the United States in recent months, targeting primarily elementary aged children. Vigilant parents and guardians in Fairfax County have also reported seeing information about the Momo Challenge or similar games on their children's phones and have alerted school authorities.
Please talk to your child about this type of internet hoax, and check his or her phone or other device for signs of an app or communications with anyone telling them to do specific tasks. This provides an excellent opportunity to remind your child of best practices for internet safety and digital citizenship:
- Remind your child information shared on social media is not always true and how quickly misinformation can create a panic online.
- Children should never engage in conversations with strangers online.
- Be aware of the sites and apps your children are using and know their usernames and passwords.
- Turn off suggested autoplay on videos to stop children from viewing content they have not selected, and you have not approved.
- If appropriate, tell your children that Momo is not real and will not hurt them.
- Encourage open dialogue with them around any concerns.
FCPS has additional resources: https://www.fcps.edu/node/32086
If you have concerns about your child, please contact your school counselor.
Please be aware that a number of mental health resources are available, including Fairfax County Public School resources: School Counseling Services at 571-423- 4420, School Psychology Services at 571-423-4250, and School Social Work Services at 571-423-4300 and Fairfax County resources: Crisis Link Hotline at 703-527-4077, Merrifield Emergency Services 703-573-5679 (available 24/7) or Entry and Referral during business hours at 703-383-8500. The Fairfax County Police Department non-emergency number is 703-691-2131.
Yearbook Cover Contest 2018-2019
Do you have an artistic eye and school spirit? Do the ideas of Globally Connected Community and Teamwork appeal to you? If so, consider entering the Canterbury Woods Yearbook Cover Contest!
Your cover must:
- Include the words: Canterbury Woods Elementary School
- Include the year: 2018-2019
- Have an illustration that shows a cougar with the theme of global awareness and collaboration
- Be submitted on a standard piece of 8.5x11 computer paper, and it must cover the entire page
Any covers that include the following can NOT be considered
- Student name or signature on the artwork
- Artwork that is not on standard printer paper
All submissions due to Ms. Stafford by 3/19/19.
See flyer in take home Tuesday.
Mark Your Calendar
March 12 Restaurant Night at Chipotle, 5:00-9:00
March 15 PTA Movie Night, 6:00
March 15 SCA Spirit Day - Wear GREEN
April 3 2nd Gr Musical, 7:00
April 4 Last Day of 3rd Quarter
April 5 Rising Kindergarten Orientation, 9:30
April 5 Teacher Work Day, student holiday
April 11 Changing Education Through the Arts Showcase (CETA)
April 15-19 Spring Break
May 31 Field Day
June 7 Field Day Rain Date
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