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February 9 - PTA Red Bird Virtual Bingo
February 12: Chinese New Year
February 15 - NO SCHOOL - President's Day
February 16: New Bell Schedule Begins - 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
February 23 - PTA (Virtual) Meeting (Rescheduled from Jan 19)
March 3 - Family Life Education (FLE) Parent Preview Night
March 5 - 2 Hour Early Release
March 8 - NO SCHOOL - Staff Development Day
March 26 - End of 3rd Quarter--2 Hour Early Release
March 27-Passover Begins
March 29-Apr 5 - NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
April 2- Good Friday
April 4- Easter
April 12- Ramadan Begins
April 27- Theravada New Year
2020-21 Standard School Year Calendar.
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Our Cardinal Forest Equity and Cultural Responsiveness Team has developed a newsletter that will come out monthly. Please click the link for more information.
Equity Newsletter.pdf
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Student Groups
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Student In-Person Start Dates (Tuesdays)
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Groups 1-4 - CBSE, PAC, EAC
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February 16
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Group 5 – Kindergarten
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February 23
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Group 6 – Grades 1-2
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March 9
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Group 7 – Grades 3-6
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March 16
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Our bell schedule to 9:45-4:15 for all students (virtual and on person). On Monday, February 16, the Cardinal Forest bell schedule will change to 9:45 am to 4:15 pm for all students (virtual and on person). Classroom teachers will communicate any schedule changes. We realize that the students will have some adjustments to the additional synchronous afternoon time, but it is expected that all students attend the whole day unless you have communicated an absence to the teacher or front office.
Clarification on Return to School Plan
FCPS wants to provide clarification regarding the Return to School plan and timeline.
Based on the latest guidelines from the Virginia Department of Health and the Virginia Department of Education, FCPS will begin bringing back the first groups of students (Groups 1-4) for in-person instruction on February 16.
In preparation for students’ return, schools created staffing plans based on the number of students who selected in-person instruction earlier this school year. Students who have already selected to return to in-person instruction will be able to do so for at least two days a week. Due to social distancing requirements, schools may not be able to accommodate additional students who wish to change their selection from virtual to in-person instruction. For parents requesting changes to full-time virtual vs. in-person instruction, principals will do the best they can to accommodate the requests, however, it may not be possible to accommodate changes if classes are at capacity.
Stop the Spread: Protect Yourself and Slow the Spread of COVID-19
Your actions keep all of us healthy, and we need to keep it up and continue working together to help slow the spread of COVID-19. There are some simple steps you can take to protect yourself and your family. Testing, contact tracing, and staying home and away from others when sick or after contact with someone who is sick, are also critical to help “box in” COVID-19 and prevent it from spreading further in our community.
Dear Parents/Guardians,
We need your help in projecting the Kindergarten enrollment for the 2021-2022 school year. Virginia Law, section 22.1-254, requires that children who will reach their fifth birthday on or before September 30, 2021, must be enrolled in Kindergarten for the 2021-2022 school year unless the parent or guardian notifies the school in writing that they do not wish the child to attend school until the following year.
If you have a child who will be five years old on or before September 30, 2021, please complete this form and return it to the school office.
If any of your neighbors have children who will be eligible for Kindergarten, please share this information with them, as we are especially interested in reaching those Floris families who do not have children currently attending our school.
Please email the completed form and any questions to Karen Stephens, Registrar, at kdstephens@fcps.edu
This meeting is for K-6 Parents who want to learn more about the FLE curriculum that will be taught to students. Please fill out the Google Form below by February 19 and we will send you a Google Meets link on March 2nd
FLE Parent Preview Sign Up
Our Technology Specialist is Mrs. Nadia Anwar. Please contact Mrs. Anwar at nanwar1@fcps.edu for any technology questions you may have or to schedule an appointment.
Browser Hygiene – Clear Your Cache
 Clearing the cache can help your computer run smoothly. This quick fix can solve issues with frequently used sites like ST Math and Imagine Learning.
Is Your FCPS Laptop Running Slow or Having Connectivity Issues?
- It is important to RESTART your FCPS laptop daily. If possible, go to an FCPS site once each week or every other week, log in and restart your laptop twice. Doing this at an FCPS location on the FCPS network allows your computer to get valuable and necessary updates.
- More help for troubleshooting other issues you may experience can be found on FCPS’s website: Tech Support for Families. It may behoove students to bookmark this site, as it will help solve most common problems. Obviously we want our students to have the best experience possible in this virtual environment!
We are excited to continue the Positivity Project at Cardinal Forest. This week our classes explored the character trait Integrity. Next week they will begin Love. We encourage you to go to the Family Resources page to learn more.
Here is a link with information for families.
If you have concerns or questions regarding your child’s social, emotional, or mental health, we are here to help! Use the link below to connect with us. Our psychologist, social worker, or counselor(s) will reach out to you.
Parent Referral Form
Register for Upcoming Free Webinars from the FCPS Parent Resource Center
The FCPS Parent Resource Center (PRC) is offering four free parent webinars in February. They are:
- Teen Depression: A Webinar for Families, on Friday, February 5, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
- From Chaos to Calm: Strategies for Families to Create Calm and Confidence in the Midst of Chaos and Uncertainty - A Webinar for Families, on Friday, February 12, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
- Strategies to Support Social Emotional Learning at Home: A Webinar for Families, on Wednesday, February 17, 6:30 to 8 p.m., or Friday, February 19, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
- Is it Over Yet? How to Help your Child Cope with the Pandemic and the Eventual Return to Normalcy: A Webinar for Families, on Friday, February 26, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
More information on each session and how to register is available online.
Note: Previous webinars have been recorded and can be viewed on the PRC YouTube channel.
General Meeting (Virtual)
Tuesday, February 23
7:00 p.m.
https://cardinalforest.ptboard.com/
Papa John's PTA Fundraiser!
Papa Johns is offering a 40% off menu price and 10% of purchase goes back to the PTA! Every Tuesday, 11am-11pm starting January 5th to the end of the school year. Use code CFES4010 when ordering - can do carryout or delivery.
Red Bird Virtual Bingo - February 9th!
******* Sign up for Bingo HERE! *******
Looking to connect with CFES? Here are the main avenues you can check for information!
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