 Last week, Cameron hosted our first Learning Festival. Families participated in learning activities all over the school and our students got to show off all the ways we learn here at Cameron! Click on the photo to watch video highlights of the Cameron Learning Festival.
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Dates to Remember
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Thursday, April 11, 10:00-11:30 a.m. - Kindergarten Orientation and Registration Event. See below for details.
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April 15 - 19 - Spring Break
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Tuesday, April 23, 7:00 p.m. - PTA General Meeting
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Thursday, April 25, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Paint, Sip and Dip Party! See below for more information.
See our website for all of our upcoming events.
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Kindergarten Orientation and Registration Event
Do you have a child who will start Kindergarten at Cameron next year? If so, mark your calendar for Thursday, April 11. Cameron will host our Kindergarten Orientation and Registration Event from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This is an opportunity to find out about our teachers, school and curriculum. You will be able to meet teachers and staff members, have your questions answered, and register your child for school! Join us for this important event.
Mark Twain Career Day
We are looking for volunteers to help us showcase careers to our future leaders!
- Friday, April 12th
- From 7:30-11:00 a.m.
We are in need of Volunteers for our Annual Career Day! If you know of anyone – family, friends, community members, etc. please share this with them!!
Volunteers can sign-up by completing the online form.
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Paint, Sip and Dip Party!
Canvas/Art Supplies, A Sip Up & Chips and Cheese Included
- Thursday, April 25 at Cameron Elementary
- 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
- Cost - $12 in advance, $15 day of the event
We will supply canvas, paint and brushes to create a picture to take home while having fun with friends. A sip up drink and chips and nacho cheese will be served.
Additional food and drinks will be served for $3.00.
Ms. Henry will provide step-by-step instructions to help you create this wonderful getaway picture.
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Your Feedback Wanted: Deadline to Complete FCPS Family Engagement Survey Is April 12
On March 24th, you received an invitation from Dr. Scott Brabrand, Superintendent of Fairfax County Public Schools to participate in the 2019 FCPS Family Engagement Survey!
We would love for you to complete the survey letting us know how we are doing in the areas of:
- Providing you opportunities to partner.
- Developing positive relationships.
- Ensuring student success and more.
The survey will be available between March 24th- April 12th.
The information we learn from you will help us strengthen family engagement and continue fostering a Caring Culture throughout FCPS.
There are 3 ways you can complete the survey.
- Check your email after March 24 for an invitation with a survey link from Dr. Scott Brabrand, Superintendent with subject line: FCPS Family Engagement Survey.
- Ask the front office staff for a paper survey. You can complete it right there on the spot.
- Complete the online survey using one of the school computers. The office staff would be happy to show you an available computer for you to complete the survey electronically at the school.
We honor your opinion and commitment to your child and our schools. We strive to make it a better place for ALL!
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SIS Grade Book and Report Card Modules to Be Down April 4 Through April 13
The Student Information System (SIS) Grade Book and Report Card modules in ParentVUE and StudentVUE will be unavailable starting at 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, until Saturday, April 13, at 6 a.m.
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March Box Tops Winner
The winner of the Box Tops Challenge for March was Ms. Gillies' class, edging out Ms. Weckstein's class by one box top!
There are only two months of Class Challenges left! If you are saving box tops, NOW is the time to turn them in!
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SOL Testing Schedule
Standards of Learning tests are coming up later in the year. Please remember that attendance on testing dates is particularly important. Avoid scheduling any time away from school for students during this time of year. Students are also reminded to get a good night's sleep and eat a healthy breakfast in preparation for tests.
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3rd Grade
- Language Arts - May 8 and 9
- Math - May 23 and 24
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4th Grade
- Language Arts - May 6 and 7
- Math - May 21 and 22
- Social Studies - May 29
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5th Grade
- Language Arts - May 6 and 7
- Math - May 20 and 21
- Advanced Math - May 21
- Science - May 13
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6th Grade
- Language Arts - May 10
- Math - May 24
This schedule does not include make-up or retake days and is subject to change based on the needs of our students.
Standards of Learning Test Schedules for Students Observing Ramadan
This year, the main Standards of Learning (SOL) testing window has significant overlaps with Ramadan, the Muslim holy month marked by daily fasting. The SOL testing window begins for high schools on Monday, April 29, and for elementary and middle schools on Monday, May 6. All schools must complete SOL make-up tests and retakes by Friday, June 7. Ramadan begins the evening of Sunday, May 5, and ends with Eid-al-Fitr on Wednesday, June 5.
FCPS welcomes and encourages engagement with parents and guardians of students affected by this overlap. School staff will work with parents and guardians to make schedule adjustments or determine how best to address students’ needs. For example, it may be possible to schedule testing early in the day when energy levels are likely to be highest.
If you have a child in an SOL grade-level who will be fasting to observe Ramadan this year, notify the principal or school counselor to take advantage of possible scheduling options.
View more ideas and tips to prepare for upcoming testing during Ramadan.
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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)! |
Staff Spotlight: Sophie DeVincentis
Second grade teacher Ms. DeVincentis is in her second year at Cameron Elementary. One of her hobbies is soccer, which she both coaches and plays. Ms. DeVincentis is an avid sports fan and enjoys watching /attending any type of game. She is looking forward to spending some of the summer at the beach with her crazy Italian family. She also will be going to Deep Creek Lake with a soccer team and looks forward to hiking and white water rafting. In her free time, Ms. DeVincentis enjoys running, reading, visiting her family and dog in Baltimore, and spending as much time outdoors as she can.
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