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Author Jon Agee shared his creative process with our K-2 students today.
Dear Families,
This week we celebrate Deaf Awareness Week, kick off Hispanic Heritage Month, and gather as a community at the Cougar Crawl. I hope to see you on our walk around the neighborhood and our big "block party" Friday night! Our students benefit from the connections they make with CWES staff and with each other, and they also directly benefit from the connections their families make with the whole CWES community.
In that spirit, please consider sharing your family's culture with us on October 17. If the school day works better for you, present a 15-minute story or activity for Multicultural Day. You are also encouraged to come for International Night from 6:30-8:30. Create a display, make a dish, or participate in a performance to teach others about your heritage. Contact Ms. Brown at nlbrown@fcps.edu if you are interested in sharing your culture at either event!
We look forward to learning more about your family!
Best,
Diane Leipzig, "Dr. L"
Mark your calendars for these two important evenings for Advanced Academics Program information!
Elementary Parent Information Meeting
A parent information meeting will be held at Canterbury Woods on October 3rd at 6:30 pm. Our Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, Andrea Warren, will provide information about levels of service and examples at Canterbury Woods, as well as explain and answer questions about the screening processes for part-time school-based and full-time Level IV services.
Level IV Screening Parent Information Meeting
A level IV screening parent information meeting will be held at Canterbury Woods on December 5th at 6:30 pm. AART Andrea Warren will provide details about the level IV screening process which include components of the file, what parents are responsible for and provide examples of work samples. She will answer questions about the screening process for full-time Level IV services.
We will be hosting a preview event to make Family Life Education instructional materials available for review on Tuesday, October 1st from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM in the library. Learn more about Fairfax County's elementary FLE program on the FCPS website.
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Daniela Porras joined our SPED IA team to work with our DHOH students.
I’m from Costa Rica (CR) but raised in America. I’m deaf. I am a former Flamenco dancer. I know four languages: Spanish, CR sign language, English, American Sign language. I love to make people laugh. Books are my best friend. Self-care is my therapy. My hobby is writing blogs and being with loved ones. Chick-fil-A is my go-to. I have a German Shepherd dog. My encouragement for you: “choose kindness and show love to others and yourself.”
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Maggie Sawaya joined our sixth grade team to work with our general education students.
I am excited to be joining the CWES team as an Instructional Assistant for the 2019-2020 school year. I look forward to supporting 6th grade students with their academic endeavors as they prepare for the BIG jump to middle school. I am the proud mom of a kindergartner here at CWES - Go Cougars!! As a family, we enjoy traveling, camping, and spending time with friends and family.
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Brooke Street has joined our SPED IA team and is supporting our 5th grade students.
I recently graduated from California State University Monterey Bay, having lived in California for about 10 years. I spent a lot of my childhood years in Heidelberg, Germany while my father was in the Army. In my free time I love hiking, painting, spending time with animals (especially dogs), and supporting my brother at his baseball games. I also love to spending time with my family, and traveling to different states and countries when I can! I am so excited and grateful to be a part of the Canterbury Woods Elementary team!
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The 32 schools in Region 5 of Fairfax County Public Schools are uniting together to support humanitarian efforts in the Bahamas in the wake of Hurricane Dorian. As part of this Region effort, please consider making a donation to the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF). Our funds will go to water, shelter, food, clothes, backpacks, books, and other school materials.
Please join Region 5 in making a difference. Any amount can be helpful! The fundraiser will run from through Friday, October 4th.
Please click this link to go to the Region 5 GoFundMe page:
https://www.gofundme.com/sam3qu-hurricane-dorian-relief
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Take the time to thank a CWES teacher or staff member. FCPS Cares is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. Submit your note of gratitude here. |
Friday, September 27 – Cougar Crawl – 5:30-9:00 pm
Tuesday, October 1—Fall Enrichment Classes Begin; FLE Preview Night 6:30-7:30
Thursday, October 3--AAP Elementary Parent Information Meeting 6:30
Monday, October 14 – Professional Development Day – Student Holiday
Thursday, October 17 – Multicultural Day/International Night – 6:30- 8:30 pm
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