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The following newsletter is filled with lots of information!
Please take the time to read it in its entirety to make sure you are most up to date with what is happening at Cardinal Forest ES!
Upcoming Events
2022 - 2023 School Hours - 9:10 am - 3:55 pm
- Doors will open for students at 8:55 am. The tardy bell rings at 9:10 am.
If it is absolutely necessary to pick your child up early, please do so before 3:00 pm, in order to allow our staff to prepare and assist with dismissal.
2022-23 FCPS School Year Calendar
Ongoing - 2023-24 Kindergarten Registration
February 16 - BOOSTERTHON Event Day!
February 20 - NO SCHOOL - Presidents Day
March 2 - 2 Hour Early Release
March 3 - NO SCHOOL - Teacher Workday
Cardinal Forest Red Bird Fun Run
Kick Off is This Wednesday, February 8th !!!
Our students and staff are so excited!
We’re looking forward to having fun and building community together.
⭐️ Log into MYBOOSTER.COM today to get started! ⭐️
Register & share today to help our school
reach our goal of $17,500 for students & staff.
Check out this 30 second video about our upcoming event
Thank you for supporting our school -
we are grateful for our amazing school community!
Updates and Information
Dining Room Assistant Needed!
Description: Assists students during lunch time. Supervises student clean-up, keeps order, and dismisses students to their teachers.
Qualifications: Friendly, energetic, and assertive in maintaining expectations of cafeteria behavior, and loves working with children.
Hours: Monday - Friday - 10:30 - 2:30 pm
Contact: Keith Hirsch at kjhirsch@fcps.edu or 703-923-5200
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2023-24 Kindergarten Registration
We are excited to begin thinking about 2023-2024! Do you have a child at home who will be five by September 30th? Please start your registration now by filling out this intake form. If you have any neighbors with little ones, please send this information to them as well. This form simply collects initial information to help us plan for staffing for next school year. Thank you!
Save the Date – Kindergarten Orientation, Friday, April 14th
SR&R Review
As we start third quarter, we will be providing a mid-year SR&R review for all students. Given that FCPS cell phone expectations are new, we wanted to highlight the following:
In elementary school, Kindergarten-sixth grade student’s phones must be silenced and in backpacks for the duration of the school day. Watches that serve a dual purpose (e.g., smart watch) may be worn; however, phone features (e.g., texting, Internet, calls, etc.) are to be off when phone use is prohibited. Students are prohibited from using phones, tablets, and other mobile devices in restrooms and locker rooms, unless there is a medical necessity or emergency. Teachers may allow usage of cell phones for instructional activities where they are the most appropriate tool. The full SR&R can be accessed online at: https://www.fcps.edu/srr
Strategic Planning Community Forums
Have Your Say in Our Future!
Strategic planning Community Forums kick off on Monday, January 30. Check out the schedule of Community Forums and register for one that is convenient for you. There will be one in-person event in each magisterial district and several virtual events.
Participating in a strategic planning Community Forum will give employees, parents/caregivers, students, and community members a chance to help shape the school division’s future. At each event, participants will review student achievement, access, and perception data, and identify both strengths and challenges within the data. Input from the forums will be analyzed by our consultant, Performance Fact, Inc., and shared with the Core Planning Team for potential inclusion in FCPS’ new Strategic Plan.
Childcare will be provided at in-person forums. Language interpretation will be provided, as available, at all events. Please register today.
Does Your Child Refuse to Go to School?
Each year, nearly 5% of youth experience school refusal. This refers to a child refusing to go to school on a regular basis or remain in school throughout the day due to significant emotional distress. School refusal includes kindergarten students with relatively mild separation anxiety and more severe cases where a student misses weeks or months of school because of debilitating anxiety or depression. See how to get your child back to school in the Healthy Minds Blog or learn more about attendance policies.
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Online Tutoring
Did you know?
- Students who’ve used Tutor.com have provided positive feedback.
- Unless they’ve been opted out, students can access Tutor.com through Schoology.
- Every session is personalized to meet students’ needs from remedial to advanced levels.
- Sessions focus on conceptual learning and critical thinking—not quick answers.
- Learn more on FCPS’ Tutor.com webpage
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