Veterans Day Celebration
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Cameron celebrated military-connected students and staff with a gathering for veterans on Thursday morning. The celebration featured presentations, performances by the drum circle and 1st graders, and student-created art displays.
Math and Literacy Night
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On Thursday nights, students and families participated in Literacy and Math night. Participants got to play games to practice their reading and math skills!
Family Liaison Corner
-Susana Trupo
"This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave."
Dear Families,
Thursday morning we celebrated Veterans Day at school. Part of the celebration was a song, sang by the children. It touched my heart and made me realized how fortunate we are to enjoy freedom in our country. See below the lyrics of this beautiful song, hopefully you can sing it at home, in honor of our Veterans.
Thank a Veteran
For the freedom to go anywhere you want without fear
Thank a veteran, thank a veteran
For the freedom to choose what you read and write and what you hear
Thank a veteran, thank a veteran
For the freedom to select the church that you wish to attend
Thank a veteran, thank a veteran...
Thank a veteran, thank a veteran
Fighting so courageously for our life and liberty...
For the freedom to speak freely and protest the government
Thank a veteran, thank a veteran...
For the freedom to pick leaders who will represent your voice
Thank a veteran, thank a veteran...
This day and every day, thank a veteran
This day…and every day…thank a veteran
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Order Cameron Gear!
Today is the last day to order Cameron Spirit Wear! Order online, and contact PTA President Lee Wilson president@cameronpta.org if you have any questions.
B-THRIFTY Friday, Nov 18
All Cameron families are invited to shop for gently used clothing, knick-knacks, and decorations from 4:30-7:30pm in the gym on Friday, Nov 18. Please bring bags! This event is being hosted by Ms. Trupo. We want to give a special thanks to Island Creek ES Principal, Jen Fallert (former Cameron ES Assistant Principal!) for helping to organize donations.
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Free Testing for COVID-19
Curative offers free PCR tests with results in 1-2 days. No appointment necessary, no registration required, no ID needed, no out of pocket costs. The closest testing location to Cameron is:
Groveton Baptist Church (Wednesdays 8am-6pm)
6511 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA
Native American Heritage Month
Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native Americans. It is also a time to raise a general awareness about the unique challenges they have faced both historically and in the present, and the ways in which tribal citizens have worked to conquer these challenges.
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Academic Matters
At the last School Board meeting, a new feature was introduced called Academic Matters. During this portion of the Board meeting, updates will be provided on important academic topics. At the November 3 meeting, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid talked about some common misconceptions concerning the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) assessment. Watch the presentation on YouTube.
Parent Information Lines
If you have questions about FCPS, and English is not your first language, please use our language information lines for support.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Calendar Survey, Coming Soon!
- Student Performance in Language Arts (Grades 1-6)
- Family Engagement Resources
- School Board Presentation: Academic Matters
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, sign up today.
FCPS Cares
Do you want to celebrate a Cameron employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way, or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to share with everyone.
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Important Dates
Nov 15 - Early Literacy Family Program, 9:30am-2pm, SACC Room
Nov 16 - HIPPY Family Program, 9:30am-2pm, SACC Room
Nov 17 - Early Literacy Family Program, 9:30am-2pm, SACC Room
Nov 18 - B-THRIFTY shopping event, 4:30-7:30pm, Gym
Nov 23-25 - No School, Thanksgiving Break
See the complete 2022-2023 school year calendar
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