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Dear Families,
I want to acknowledge the many different emotions you may be experiencing as discussions for returning to in-person learning in FCPS continue. Whether or not you intend to continue full-time virtual learning this year, you may be wondering what the transition over the next few months might mean for your child. You may feel impatient or frustrated, anxious or apprehensive, eager or confused about what is best for your children and family as we plan for in-person learning against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic. While many health and safety protocols have been developed, questions about instructional delivery discussed on October 15 remain. Consider exploring these FCPS resources:
The FCPS School Board approved a tentative timeline for some elementary students to return to school at the October 15 meeting. Certain CWES special education students and kindergartners will be eligible for in-person learning the week of November 16 and grades 1-2, the week of November 30. The January 4 tentative return date for grades 3-6 will be discussed further at the School Board's November 12 meeting.
In my Parent Coffee tomorrow morning, Monday, October 19, at 8:00 AM, we will process information currently available together and talk about next steps for CWES. Your perspectives and priorities are important to us as we prepare for a safe return for CWES students. I am eager to solicit your questions and concerns as we enter this next phase of planning for 2020-2021.
October 19 @ 8:00 AM: Parent Coffee with Dr. L about Return to School
Event Link:
https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/d9ce07628eea49fd89764105dd3edb75
Overflow Link if needed: (If you are unable to join using the link above we may have reached capacity. You can join with this back up link to participate:
https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/d76941a438c9441d9a48a8f31bd293ce
As we are likely to receive additional FCPS communications and guidance over the coming week, I will hold a CWES Q&A about Return to School on Monday, October 26 at 6:30 PM to share updates. I encourage you to submit your questions about Return to School to inform our plans for this meeting.
As always, I truly value your partnership and support.
Warm regards,
Diane Leipzig, Dr. L
We need more veterans! Please let us know if you are a veteran or active-duty service member or if you have a member of your family able to share their experiences with our students the morning of WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, Veterans' Day. Please complete the form below to indicate interest in sharing military experiences with our students.
https://forms.gle/CdmtaBYXsrjvzF4i7
 Eighty participants joined us for our first Equity Book Talk last week! We were floored by our students' thoughtful questions for young authors, Nalani and Leila Butler, after they read, "Paige Saves the Day" to our students. Visit their website to enjoy a video trailer of the book and/or to purchase your own copy (book is also available on Amazon.com): https://www.thebookbutler.com/
We will invite them back when the Paige sequel is released! Be on the lookout for our next Equity Book Talk for students. If you are interested in supporting the work of our equity team, please contact CWES Equity Lead, Mona Mouneimne at mmmouneimne@fcps.edu.
 Authors Nalani and Leila Butler
Screening and Identification for Level IV AAP Parent Information Night will be held on Wednesday, October 21st from 5:30 pm to 6:15 pm. During this presentation parents will learn about the process to refer a child to be screened for the full time level IV Advanced Academic Program. This is for parents of students in second through sixth grades.
Please join using this link: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/2539c399104643d48c002fc4640aab63
October 21 @ 5:30 (Grades 2-6): Level IV AAP Referral Process Parent Information Night with Andrea Warren, Advanced Academics Resource Teacher. If you wish to participate and require an interpreter or transliterator, please contact Mr. Reeder at wsreeder1@fcps.edu.
AAP Level IV Event Iink:
October 26 @ 6:30: CWES Q&A about Return to School. Submit questions to guide plans for this event. If you wish to participate and require an interpreter or transliterator, please contact Mr. Reeder at wsreeder1@fcps.edu.
October 29 @ 5:30 (For all families): CWES Listening Town Hall: Share your experiences and questions about equity with the greater CWES community. If you wish to participate and require an interpreter or transliterator, please contact Mr. Reeder at wsreeder1@fcps.edu.
Event links will be shared next week.
October 30: SCA Storybook Character Day, Early release. K-1 ends day at lunch time; Grades 2-6 ends day at 2:00 PM. End of First Quarter
November 2-3: Teacher Workdays, Student Holidays
November 11: Veteran's Day Event, Early Release – Grades K-1 will end their day at 12:00pm, Grades 2-6 will end their day at 2:00pm
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