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The students in Mr. Nathan Johnson's Art class have been creating abstract installations for Cameron Elementary. There is art around every corner here at Cameron.
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
Fairfax Health District and Fairfax County Public Schools are hosting 19 COVID-19 vaccine clinics at 9 schools for students ages 5-11 years. Schools include Hutchinson, Annandale Terrace, Woodlawn, Centreville, Providence, and Franklin Sherman. Attendees are not required to be a student at that school. Vaccines will not be available for those 12 years and older. No appointment is necessary, vaccinations are free, and children must be accompanied by a parent or another responsible adult.
More details are available here.
 The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is declaring February 8 "We Love FCPS Day." Join us in the celebration. Show your love for your school by dropping off a handmade card to the FCPS employee who has made a difference in your student’s life this year.
 A heartfelt thank you to Nick and Gabby Larocca with Acero Health Technologies for donating 14 comfortable chairs for Cameron Staff to use in the Collaborative Team Meeting Room while engaging in learning and data talks to build collective efficacy.
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High speed internet at home with a lower price if you qualify. |
Please call our Family Liaison if you need assistance to enroll.
Internet de alta velocidad en su hogar con un precio mas bajo, si es que califica. Por favor comuníquese con nuestro Enlace Familiar si necesita ayuda para inscribirse.
COX – CONNECT2COMPETE PACKAGE
https://www.cox.com/residential/internet/connect2compete.html
VERIZON – LIFELINE PROGRAM
https://www.verizon.com/info/low-income-internet/
Covid-19 Positive protocol for students
Students who test positive for Covid -19 will be paused from attending school in person for 10 days. The FCPS policy for students who test positive for Covid-19 is different from the current CDC guidelines because FCPS is not able to maintain 6feet social distancing among students and operate at full capacity. If your child tests positive for Covid-19, please notify the main office and your child’s teacher.
Previously Recorded Family Coffee, Strategies to Help Your Children in Reading and Math
Good Conversation and Resources
Live Cameron Event Aired on January 26th
Parent Coffee Video: https://youtu.be/zlT_BTgVeV0
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The Career and Technical Education (CTE) |
The Career and Technical Education (CTE) office has an engaging summer planned for your student! We are offering two enrichment camps this summer - Tech Adventure Camp and CTE Summer Academy.
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Tech Adventure Camp is a weekly exploratory camp designed to give students in grades 2 – 6 the opportunity to explore STEAM, culinary, health, trades, and computer science areas.
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CTE Summer Academy is a weekly enrichment program that allows students in grades 7 - 11 to dive deeper into CTE program areas and encourages skill development and career exploration.
Register soon! Space is limited and registration is on a first-come basis until seats are filled. Scholarships are available for Free and Reduced Meal students
Community Review of Elementary English Language Arts Basal Instructional Resources
Fairfax County Public Schools will adopt new Elementary School Language Arts Basal Instructional Resources for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school years. A review committee composed of community members, administrators, and teachers will meet in February and March to review the instructional materials under consideration and community feedback. Public review of the recommended materials is part of the process for selecting new resources.
Elementary English Language Arts basal instructional resources may be accessed in person and online January 31 through February 28, 2022. Digital materials for public review and comment will be available at the following link: https://www.fcps.edu/node/36853. Those reviewing instructional materials may complete an electronic comment sheet available at the following link: https://forms.gle/NyDax8N3NXQBp1mh8. Hard copies of instructional materials will also be available in the lobby of Willow Oaks Administrative Center.
Willow Oaks is open each business day from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and extended hours will be provided until 7:00 p.m. on the following days: February 3, February 10, February 17, and February 24, 2022. All community feedback will be shared with the review committee and with School Board members before the vote at the School Board regular meeting.
Elimination of Return to School Guidance for Exposures Outside of FCPS Flowchart
The “Return to School Guidance for Exposures Outside of FCPS” flowchart and the accompanying letters are retired.
Effective, Monday, January 10, FCPS will no longer provide case management for the following:
- Students exposed to COVID-19 outside of FCPS schools/school activities
When a student is identified as a close contact to a COVID-19 exposure in the community (i.e. not associated with a school-related case), students are recommended to adhere to the CDC guidance for quarantine, as appropriate. These students are not required to submit documentation to their school to resume in-person activities. If parents/guardians have questions regarding quarantine they can access the Fairfax County Health Department COVID-19 webpage or the FCPS Health and Safety Document.
Staff who have been exposed to COVID-19 outside of FCPS should be directed to contact Human Resources at PMCC@fcps.edu.
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Attention Parents/Guardians of Rising 7th Grade Students |
Immunization Requirement Notice
The Code of Virginia requires all students to be immunized against certain communicable diseases prior to entrance into Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS).
Effective July 1, 2021 all students entering 7th grade will be required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations prior to the beginning of school: Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap), and Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY).
Seventh grade students cannot begin school in August without proper Tdap and Meningococcal documentation.
Please provide one of the following documents to the Bush Hill ES Main Office:
- An updated immunization record showing that the student has received the missing immunization(s).
- A note on a healthcare provider’s letterhead stating the date the vaccine(s) was given.
- A healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
- A notarized Religious Exemption Form which is available online at:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/support/health_medical/certificate_religious_exemption.pdf
Immunizations are available from your student's healthcare provider or the Fairfax County Health Department. The Health Department clinic locations and hours are available online at: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health/immunization/school or by calling 703-246-2411.
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U.S. Citizenship Classes through Fairfax County Libraries
The Fairfax County Public Libraries are offering classes to help prepare for the U.S. Citizenship Exam. For more details, click here.
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FCPS Calendar For 2022 - 2023 School Year |
The 2022-23 school year calendar was officially approved last week. Next year’s school calendar focuses on instruction and student and operational needs. The calendar also reflects significant community and employee engagement throughout the calendar development process.
Important Dates:
- Monday, August 22, 2022: First day of school.
- November 23-25, 2022: Thanksgiving break.
- December 19, 2022 - January 2, 2023: Winter break.
- April 3-7, 2023: Spring break.
Changes:
- Veteran’s Day will be a professional work day.
- Spring break is aligned with surrounding districts.
- New instruction will be allowed to take place on days denoted as religious and cultural observances, or “O” days.
- Four observances will be student holidays:
- Rosh Hashanah.
- Yom Kippur.
- Orthodox Good Friday.
- Diwali.
See other highlights of the 2022-23 school year calendar. Stay tuned for more information on the 2022-23 Employee Calendar. We will be sharing more on the updated use of O Days later in the spring.
PTA Meeting, February 9th, 7:30PM
Families please mark your calendars for a very important PTA meeting that will be held virtually at 7:30PM. PTA president Sandy Yi-Davis will send a link closer to the meeting date.
Our COVID case manager Ms. Bethany Duffy will be present to share the most up to date information regarding COVID19 protocol and will be available for questions. In addition, Mr. Johnson will be sharing some important school updates.
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Positivity Project:
Supporting Other People When They Need It
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What is Supporting Other People?
Supporting other people when they struggle shows our humanity. There are many different approaches to helping people who are struggling. These can include:
- listening while they describe an event and their feelings about it
- taking action to help people in need
- simply just being there and sitting together in silence
Why is it important?
Everyone faces tough days and need support. Our being generous with giving this support can make us feel good about ourselves and most importantly the people we care about the most.
Families use the resources below to connect with your child's learning.
The password is: P2
https://posproject.org/p2-for-families/
Important Reminders
- Thank You For Supporting The Cameron PTA. Please view the PTA website here
- PTA Meeting, Feb 9th at 7:30 PM
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Ms. Sandy Yi-Davis
PTA President
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Quick Links
February 21, 2022
March 3, 2022
Two Hour Early Release
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