December School-Wide Morning Meeting
 Friday morning we had our school-wide morning meeting! 6th grade hosted grades 4 and 5, and 3rd grade hosted grades K, 1, and 2 for a morning meeting around self control, which is our Positivity Project focus strength. Both morning meetings included fun greetings, shares, and activities, as well as a closing message. See a video of 6th graders doing the freeze dance activity!
Stuff-A-Bus
 The Fairfax Connector employees chose Cameron ES to donate some toys for our students. Santa was at Cameron this morning spreading the holiday’s joy. The toy distribution will happen next week.
Art Spotlight
 This week in Art, 1st graders created family member portraits, and 4th graders created radial collage art!
Family Liaison Corner
by Susana Trupo
"At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child's success is the positive involvement of parents." -Jane D.
There are tons of great reasons for parents to get involved in school. Children whose parents are involved in their education tend to earn better grades and have fewer behavior problems. They are more likely to continue their education beyond high school, among other benefits.
How can something so easy pay off in such a big way? It’s simple, really. When you make time to go to parent-teacher conferences or volunteer at the school, you show your child just how much you care about your child’s education. And your child will be more likely to care about it, too. Here are some ideas for getting involved and presenting at your child’s school. We love to see you at Cameron!
Help the teacher
- Volunteer in your child’s classroom.
- Prepare materials for craft projects.
- Tutor, a student.
- Chaperone a field trip.
- Help with class parties.
Support the parent-teacher group
- Attend PTO or PTA meetings.
- Make flyers to promote parent group events.
- Go to a school family night—and help clean up after it’s over.
- Help with teacher appreciation efforts.
- Take pictures at events for the school newsletter.
Help with special events
- Supervise an activity at field day.
- Work a shift at the schoolbook fair.
- Pick up trash or pull weeds during a campus cleanup day.
- Build sets or make costumes for the school play.
- Answer questions from new parents on registration night.
Give staff members a break
- Monitor the playground during recess
- Volunteer in the front office.
- Make photocopies for teachers.
- Shelve library books.
- Help the art teacher display student projects.
Use your skills
- Talk to students about your job or hobby.
- Organize a before-school running club.
- Install new software in the computer lab.
- Lay out the school newsletter.
- Update the school website.
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Book Fair Dec 5-9
It's the most wonderful time of the year... it's time for the Book Fair! The fair began today and will be open during school hours all next week (Dec 5-9). This is a great opportunity for your students to find good books and become bolder, prouder, stronger readers!
We want to invite families to celebrate reading during our Family Night event on Tuesday, December 6th from 4:00 - 7:00 pm. Come to the library after school to shop the book fair and be entered in a prize drawing for fun giveaways like posters and books!
Check out the Book Fair webpage to shop online from now until December 14th, sign up to volunteer, and set up an eWallet so your student can shop the fair without having to carry cash.
Participate in Computer Science (CS) Education Week December 5-9
Did you know Computer Science is important for all students? Computer science skills are part of modern day careers that connect to a wide-range of student interests, such as music, film, art, forensics, health and medicine, government, international relations, automotive, fashion design, marketing and more.
Here are a few ways you and your child can participate in CS Week:
Recent examples: Children’s Science Center internships and Amazon Future Engineer internships and scholarships
Opportunities offered by organizations other than Fairfax County Public Schools are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent, or a specific school.
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Cameron Movie Night Dec 9
 Join us for Cameron Movie Night on December 9 at 6:30! There will be pizza, popcorn, and more at this event hosted by the PTA.
Reminder: Window for AAP Full-Time (Level IV) Referrals Ends December 15, 2022
Parents/guardians of students in Grades 2-6 who would like their student to be considered for full-time advanced academic programs (Full-Time level IV AAP services) may submit the AAP Full-Time Level IV Referral Form to our AART, Tiffany Reed, at tlreed@fcps.edu no later than December 15.
The window to submit an AAP Full-Time Level IV Referral Form is the first day of school through December 15, annually. Forms for full-time and part-time referrals are available on the AAP Forms Page. No late referrals for Level IV services can be accepted. It is strongly recommended that you also complete the Parent Questionnaire, also found on the forms page.
Submitting a referral form for AAP Level IV will initiate a process that begins at the local school and is then completed at the central office level. Our school will put together a portfolio that includes multiple data which are considered holistically. At the central office level, a committee of professionals from various schools review materials to determine eligibility for level IV placement. Eligibility decisions are communicated by early April. Parents may request a copy of the portfolio that was submitted after they have been turned in for central selection by emailing Tiffany Reed at tlreed@fcps.edu.
Referrals for AAP Levels II-III (part-time services) are screened at the local school.
For more information, there are parent presentations available on the FCPS AAP website (under “Presentations”) that contain information similar to our fall parent information meetings at Cameron ES.
SCA Presents Cameron's Winter Spirit Week Dec 12-16
 The Student Council Association is hosting a Winter Spirit Week. All are encouraged to participate and show their Cameron Pride!
Monday 12/12 Candy Cane Day
Tuesday 12/13 Color Day
Wednesday 12/14 Summer vs Winter Day
Thursday 12/15 Sports Day
Friday 12/16 Cozy PJ Day
50 States Challenge
Mr. Johnson, our principal, will be hosting a 50 States Challenge for students in grades 2nd through 6th on December 14. Students will need to return the signed permission form back to school to participate. Join in the fun and practice with your children. Study material will be provided and posted on our website. All students that get the states correct will get to tape Mr. Johnson to the wall. Let's have some fun!
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Support the Science Fair
Are you a scientist look to give back and inspire future scientists?
FCPS School-Based and Regional Science Fairs are looking for you!
Volunteers are needed for
- Judges at High School fairs
- Judges at the Regional Science Fair
- Organizations to sponsor and judge awards at the Regional Fair
To sign up or for more information, complete this form.
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Neurodiversity: What Do You Mean We are All Neurodiverse?
All human beings are neurodiverse. There is infinite variation of thinking and experiencing the world due to our identities, experiences, and brain wiring that is a valuable form of human diversity (Büdy, 2021; Singer, 2019). This webinar examines the brilliance and advantages of neurodiversity and the different ways brains may function as it relates to neurodivergence or neurotypicality.
- What is the relationship between neurodiversity and student relationships and engagement?
- How can we use asset-based language?
- How can we reflect on individual mindsets towards inclusion for all students?
Presented by Kristen Haynor, FCPS Neurodiversity Specialist.
January 12, 2023 at 6:30 p.m: View the individual event page if you would like to share this event with others. January 13, 2023 at 10 a.m: View the individual event page if you would like to share this event with others.
Register online for Neurodiversity: What Do You Mean We are All Neurodiverse?
Social-Emotional Milestones in Early Childhood
The first five years of life are a period of incredible growth in all areas of a child’s development. Social and emotional development includes the child’s experience, expression, and management of their emotions, and the ability to establish positive and rewarding relationships with others. Join us for this important webinar to learn about the social-emotional developmental milestones in early childhood.
Webinar Highlights:
- Identify social-emotional skills that develop in early childhood
- Discuss strategies to support children in their social-emotional development
- Explore concepts of attachment, temperament, and self-regulation and their impact on social-emotional development
Presented by Naomi H. Grinney, LCSW, Infant Mental Health Specialist, IMH-E® Clinical Supervisor/Behavioral Health Senior Clinician Infant-Toddler Connection of Fairfax – Falls Church
January 20, 2023 10-11:30 a.m.
Register for Social-Emotional Milestones in Early Childhood
View the individual event page if you would like to share this event with others.
Morning Meeting and Responsive Advisory Meeting: Building Positive Classroom Communities through Social and Emotional Learning
Join us to hear about how teachers and school staff are building positive schoolwide and classroom communities through social and emotional learning.
During this session, families will:
- Learn about the evidence-based Responsive Classroom practices of Morning Meeting and Responsive Advisory Meeting.
- Understand how teachers are using these practices to engage students in learning that is challenging, developmentally appropriate, and supportive of the whole child.
- Learn new tips so you can continue these responsive practices at home.
The presenter is Ivette Robles, FCPS Curriculum Resource Teacher, Office of School Improvement and Supports.
Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at 10-11:30 a.m.
Register for Morning Meeting and Responsive Advisory Meeting: Building Positive Classroom Communities through Social and Emotional Learning
Important Dates
Dec 6 - Early Literacy Family Program, 9:30am-2pm, SACC Room
Dec 7 - HIPPY Family Program, 9:30-2pm, SACC Room
Dec 8 - Early Literacy Family Program, 9:30am-2pm, SACC Room
Dec 12 - Candy Cane Spirit Day
Dec 13 - Early Literacy Family Program, 9:30am-2pm, SACC Room
- Winter Concert, 7-8pm, Gym
Dec 13 - Color Spirit Day
Dec 14 - HIPPY Family Program, 9:30-2pm, SACC Room
- Summer vs Winter Spirit Day
Dec 15 - Early Literacy Family Program, 9:30am-2pm, SACC Room
- Deadline for Level IV AAP referrals
- Sports Spirit Day
Dec 16 - Cozy PJ Spirit Day
See the complete 2022-2023 school year calendar
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