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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!
Updates and Information
2023-24 Student Intentions
Please help Cardinal Forest ES plan for staffing and programs by letting us know if you are intend to return next 2023-2024 school year or are moving by filling out this short questionnaire.
2023-24 Student Intention Form
Upcoming Events
2022 - 2023 School Hours - 9:10 am - 3:55 pm
Doors open for students at 8:55 am. The tardy bell rings at 9:10 am.
Reminder!
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 Student Calendar
School Board Approves 2023-24 School Year Calendar The Fairfax County School Board approved a calendar for the 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26 school years at their February 9 meeting. Learn more about the approved calendar.
ONGOING - 2023-24 Kindergarten Registration
May 6 - 21 - Pyramid Art Show
May 9 - June 1 - Grades 3-6 SOL Testing
May 29 - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
June 1 - Field Day - K-2 - Volunteer!
June 2 - Field Day - 3-6 - Volunteer!
June 2 - PTA End of Year Celebration - More Info to Come - Volunteer!
June 14 - 6th Grade Promotion -
June 16 - Last Day of School-2 Hour Early Release-Dismissal at 1:55 pm
CFES SOL Schedule 2023
Please save the dates and try to avoid appointments
on the following SOL testing days:
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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!
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The Pyramid Art Exhibit is an annual art show. Selected artwork from West Springfield Elementary School will be displayed along with artwork from Cardinal Forest, Hunt Valley, Keene Mill, Orange Hunt, Rolling Valley, Washington Irving Middle School and West Springfield High School.
- Lorton Workhouse Arts Center, Muse Gallery, Floor 1, Building 16 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton, VA 22079
- Ongoing display May 6 - May 21; viewing hours are Saturdays 11 am - 6 pm, Sundays 12:00 - 5:00 pm
- Reception: Saturday, May 13, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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West Springfield High School will be hosting summer basketball camps for elementary and middle schoolers.
We will also be hosting are all girls camp (3rd-9th grades) in July. Any questions contact Coach Gibson at wrgibson@fcps.edu or the link below for registration and dates.
WS COED and Girls Basketball Camp
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FCPS has designated funding in the budget for 2023-24 for middle school spring and fall athletic activities to support student well-being at no cost to students. Pending budget adoption, this will be the first time FCPS has offered middle school students a chance to participate in extracurricular sports programs.
Middle schools will start with cross country this fall. Track will follow in spring 2024.
Any middle school students who would like to participate in athletics will need to have a Virginia High School League (VHSL) pre-participation examination (PPE). The physical exam form must be completed and signed by a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician’s assistant. Fairfax County public high schools will offer PPEs at a cost of $50 per student through June 17. Students who receive free or reduced meals are eligible to receive an exam at no cost. Learn more about PPE and middle school athletics.
Parent Information Phone Line Available in Eight Languages
 Parents who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese can call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS. They can also get support with communicating with their child's school.
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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