Family Newsletter May 8, 2023

Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week

teacher appreciation week

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Congratulations to band, orchestra, chorus, and drum line students for putting on an amazing spring concert last week! All Cameron students gathered to watch the performance. Kudos to the musicians and our wonderful music teachers!


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SOL Test Schedule

Students in grades 3-6 will begin taking their SOL tests in May. Be sure to return the yellow retake permission form to your child's teacher! Below is the schedule for testing. Students should remember to get a good night of sleep and arrive to school on time on testing day! Students in testing grades will keep their laptops at school for the duration of testing.

May 10 - 5th grade science, 6th grade reading 

May 11 - 3rd grade reading, 4th grade reading 

May 16 - 5th grade reading , 6th grade math 

May 17 - 3rd grade math, 4th grade math 

May 18 - All grades reading make-ups, 5th grade science make-ups

May 23 - 5th grade math 

May 25 - All grade math make-ups

May 30 - Science retakes

May 31 - Reading retakes 

June 1 - Math retakes


Kindergarten Orientation May 11

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Tutor.com Services for All Students

Does your student need help with homework or preparing for a test? Don’t forget, FCPS students still have no-cost access to Tutor.com 24/7. Do you have questions about the service? View this FAQ.


How to Register for Pre-K or Early Head Start

Fairfax County offers pre-K for students 3-4 years old whose parents meet income requirements and Early Head Start is for infants, toddlers, and expectant mothers who meet income requirements. To register, parents or caregivers should:

  1. Complete the application form.
  2. Make a copy of the child’s birth certificate and a residency document (lease, dead, or mortgage). 

If your child is selected for one of the programs, the following will need to be completed:

  1. A school physical.
  2. Dental exam.
  3. FCPS school registration forms.

SEL Screener Results

Students in grades 3-12 took the Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener in March. The SEL Screener reports will be mailed directly to families in the next week. This website includes both the Parent Report as well as a Family Guide to support you in understanding results and ideas for talking with your student about tseir results. Both are available in multiple languages. To learn more about SEL and how we support students at school and at home please see the FCPS SEL website. Please reach out to our School Counselor, Lisa Heath, or your child’s classroom teacher with any questions.


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Healthy Minds Resources

The following pages have tools and resources for both PTA leaders and families to learn more about how to have and promote healthy minds. Choose either For Families or For PTA Leaders to go right to the section with tools created just for you.


Community Conversation: School Safety and Security

FCPS will host a community conversation to discuss our approach to safety and security, and the work we do every day to keep our schools safe. Join us Monday, May 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at South Lakes High School. Register for the Community Conversation.. 

FCPS staff and experts will review our risk assessment processes, the physical measures we already have in place to protect our students and staff, pilot programs to detect vaping, and how we communicate and collaborate with our partners when there is an incident at our schools.


Get to Know FCPS and the Resources Available to Families

Being connected to your school community helps you stay informed and support your child’s success. Take some time to get familiar with the many resources and tools available to FCPS families, including:

  • School Age Child Care (SACC) – This Fairfax County government program provides a safe and fun environment before and after school for elementary school-age children.
  • FCPS Communications for Families – FCPS shares news and information to support student learning and promote family involvement.
  • Family Engagement Resources – FCPS works to connect, strengthen, and support our families, schools, and communities. Learn more on our website.
  • Do You Know About Family Liaisons Family liaisons serve as a link between families and schools. Find out how family liaisons can support you and your family.

There’s an easy to follow five-step process outlined for parents registering their children for kindergarten. Be sure to register your child ASAP!


In Case You Missed It - FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:

  • Mental Health Care for High Schoolers
  • Register Today for FCPS Summer Camps
  • Student Bus Passes

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, sign up today


FCPS Cares

FCPS Cares is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story so we can all acknowledge the good work of our Cameron staff members.

 

 


Free Mobile Health Services

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Important Dates 

May 8-12 - Teacher Appreciation Week

May 10 - National School Nurses Day 

             - PTA Meeting, 7-8pm

             - HIPPY Family Program, 9:30-2, SACC room

May 11 - Kindergarten Orientation, 6-7pm, cafeteria

May 17 - HIPPY Family Program, 9:30-2, SACC room

See the complete 2022-2023 school year calendar


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