Dominic Reyes - Treasurer, Denise Lopez- Secretary, November Nix – vice President, Natalie Zuniga Alvarez - President
Congratulations to our new officers and all students that ran for office. The students took the election very seriously by creating campaign posters and presenting speeches to their peers.
Mr. Johnson celebrated all candidates with a pizza party and encouraged all students to not give up and shared his journey with SCA during his school years. He read the book "I Promise" by Lebron James along with a discussion around perseverance.
Positivity Project
Integrity
What is Integrity and why is it important?
Integrity is doing the right thing when nobody is watching. People with integrity practice what they preach and maintain a consistent pattern of behavior aligned with their values. They have the courage not to follow the crowd if it means going against their beliefs. Integrity is important because it is essential to individual growth. Authenticity, and a lack of pretense, also makes you more likable and trusted by others, meaning your relationships will benefit. The Information above was provided by the Positivity Project
To help extend the learning you may use the following resources to bridge the gap with school and home . The password is P2.
As a reminder, schools will be closed for students on Monday, October 11, for the Indigenous Peoples’ (Columbus Day) Day holiday. October 11 is a professional development day for staff members. SACC will be open. Classes will resume on Tuesday, October 12.
Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid
Beginning on October 13, FCPS will be asking all families to fill out a Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid.
Returning this form is important because information from this survey results in an additional $3 million in grants each year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
For each school-aged child in your household, please complete, sign, date, and return the survey to your child's school. If sections 1 and 2 of the survey do not apply to you, just check the boxes in Section 3. All forms must be signed, dated, and returned by November 5. All results are confidential.
Families please join Mrs. Heath, School Counselor and Family Liaison, Ms. Trupo for Cameron's monthly Family Coffee on Tuesday, October 26th 10 AM to 11AM. The conversation will focus on accessing FCPS and community resources. The meeting link will be sent in News You Choose and Wednesday's folder next week.
Story Book Character Day
When: Friday, October 29th
What: Dress up as your favorite storybook character! Bring your book to school with you and share all about your favorite character! Complete the graphic organizer to help tell about your character.
If your child is sent home with COVID symptoms...
One of the following is provided:
Proof of a COVID-19 Test
Home Antigen – all of the following are required with this test
Physician’s Note Note from a healthcare provider following a clinical evaluation stating the cause of symptoms is not COVID-19 and clearing the student to return to school.
As a reminder, please keep your child home if they are experiencing any COVID-like symptoms. If you cannot say "no" to all the questions in the daily health screening, please keep your child home. If they are feeling better the next day, they can return to school. But if they come to school and are later sent home because they show symptoms, then the above documentation is needed to return to school.
Love Kids? Want to make a little extra money? Become a substitute teacher or IA.
Currently we are looking for classroom substitute teachers , instructional assistant substitutes and Head Start planning substitutes. If you qualify you could work at any school in Fairfax County or just for us here at Cameron. Half day and full day opportunities available. Work one day a week or more.
Qualifications:
Teacher substitutes must have 30 college credits or be enrolled in an approved teacher preparation program, have 2 letters of recommendation and pass a background check. Must be able to follow directions left by the teacher and support student behavior.
Instructional Assistant substitutes must have a high school diploma, 2 letters of recommendation and pass a background check. Must be able to follow directions provided by teaching staff.
Contact Cameron at 703-329-2100 if you have questions about subbing for us.
We have open positions available at Cameron everyday
FCPS Needs School Bus Drivers
New Incentive - New drivers will receive a $3,000 signing bonus - $1,500 after consecutive employment of 90 workdays, and $1,500 will be given after the first 180 working days (paid school days) if the driver receives a satisfactory yearly evaluation and is recommended for continued employment with FCPS Office of Transportation Services.
We hope this helps us to add many new bus drivers to our team!
New Hourly Rate for School Bus Drivers - We are also excited to share that the hourly pay for bus drivers has increased to $22.91!
A $1,000 recruiting bonus is available for any FCPS or Fairfax County employee who recruits a school bus driver. Certain conditions apply. Applicants must be able to pass hiring and training standards and must drive for a minimum of 90 school days. For more information, contact the Applicant Center - Connie Lovejoy at 571-423-3023.
Picture Make-Up Day (October 22) is Coming!
Barksdale School Portraits will be at Cameron Elementary on Friday, October 22, 2021 for picture retake. Pictures can be ordered online at www.barksdalephoto.com. Parents who place their order online do not need to return the picture day order form. If you do not wish to order online, please submit the paper order form with payment. Please send exact amount, we do not have change. Watch for order forms in the Wednesday folder!
Students who missed picture day on September 10, 2021 will have their pictures taken on the make-up day October 22, 2021.
For questions about photo orders, please visit barksdalephoto.com or contact Barksdale at 1-800-220-7667.
Important Reminders
Indigenous People Day October 11th no school for students
Thank You For Supporting The Cameron PTA. Please view the PTA website here
