Principal's Message
Dear Families,
We are on the home stretch with four remaining weeks of school. It is important to make sure your child attends school every day for the remainder of the school year if not sick. Cameron’s chronic absenteeism rate is 15% of our student body. The goal is to have less than 10% so that our accreditation will not be impacted due to attendance which is measured by the state.
As an incentive, I started a raffle last Friday May 19th for those students that were present for the entire week to possibly win Principal of the Day. This information was shared on Cameron’s Morning News Show. Our first winner was named on Friday, May 19th, and students will have three other opportunities to win. Our first winner will shadow me on Wednesday May 24th. We will have three other raffles on May 26th, June 2nd and June 9th.
Again, the students must be present every day during the week to be eligible for the Friday raffle for Principal of the Day. So let’s make sure our students get to school and be with us until June 16th. Even though we are approaching the end of the school year, learning is still occurring every day. Please reach out to Leah Donlin, School Registrar lpdonlin@fcps.edu or Susana Trupo, Family Liaison smtrupo@fcps.edu if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Mr. Eric T. Johnson
Principal
Staff Spotlight of the Week
Hi Cameron families! My name is Jillian Tiwana and I am a 4th grade teacher. This is my sixth year at Cameron and tenth year of teaching. I began teaching 5th grade in Brooklyn, NY but have been so happy being a part of the Cameron family! I attended school in New York City at Marymount Manhattan College and New York University. NYC is still one of my favorite places to visit! Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my family, visiting art museums, reading, and hiking with our dog, Andes. This summer, we are very excited to welcome our first child!
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End of Year Celebrations!
- Creatives Night (Art/Music/STEAM) – Wednesday 5/31, in the cafeteria from 5:30 to 7:30 PM.
- Field Day – Friday 6/9 (Rain date Tuesday 6/13).
- Variety Show – Monday 6/12, in the gym from 9:50 to 11:00 AM.
- 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony – Wednesday 6/14, in Edison HS Auditorium from 6:00 to 7:30 PM.
Creatives Night May 31
Buy One Get One Book Fair
SAVE THE DATE!
The Cameron Elementary Library will be hosting a BOGO Book Fair from June 5 - 9. This is a great opportunity for our Cheetah readers to get twice as many great books for a bargain price and be ready for our Summer Reading Challenge!
If you would like to help during the fair, please sign up to volunteer. We appreciate your support
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Variety Show!
It is exciting to announce, Cameron Elementary School will host a Variety Show on Monday, June Cameron 12th. It will be held in the gym between 9:50 and 11:00 a.m. The Variety Show is voluntary, and if students are interested, they may audition for a spot.
The auditions will occur on June 6, 7, and 8. A schedule will be worked out by the general music teachers and coordinated with the classroom teachers. Auditions will take place during school hours.
Students are encouraged to be creative and try to think of unique acts. Also, it is important that students be prepared when coming to the audition. If you have any questions concerning the Variety Show, you may contact Ms. Toney at wetoney@fcps.edu or call the school. Parents are welcome to attend the Variety Show!
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📝 Tutor.com Offers Live Tutors and Test Prep
Writing help, practice quizzes, and SAT test prep are available to all FCPS students at no cost through Tutor.com. Find out how your child can get these services, in addition to 24/7 live tutoring, through their Schoology account: Elementary School | Middle and High School.
Family Liaison Corner
by Susana Trupo
“I am a happy camper.”
Dear Families,
Summer is getting closer, and some of you would like to plan it. I am sharing some of the Summer Camps available for your students. They are nearby, and you can apply for a scholarship with the FCPS Free and Reduce Lunch’ acceptance letter. Hopefully one of them will suit your needs. If you have further questions, please get in touch with me at 703-329-2120.
1. RED – PAC
This is a six-week, structured recreation program operated by Fairfax County Park Authority, and this year one of the sites is Cameron Elementary. Price is affordable, and you could request a scholarship if you signed up FCPS Free and Reduced Meals Program. It runs from June 26 to August 3. For more information, please call 703-222-4664.
2. CAMP MARIPOSA/GIRL SCOUTS
This is outdoor fun, arts and crafts, STEAM, and learning the Girl Scout culture.
The site is at Sydenstricker United Methodist Church in Springfield; transportation is provided from and to Franconia ES, and the price is $50 for one week, from June 26 until June 29, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. For more information, please call 703-372-4331.
3. FRANCONIA REC CENTER –
The Rec Center has several fun Summer Camps. With the FPCS Free and Reduce Meals Program, your family can get one scholarship per season with a $15 fee. Please get in touch with the center for more information at 703-324-7329.
4. CAMP FAIRFAX
Camp Fairfax offers Summer Camps from June 26 to August 4 for students rising 1st to 7th grade. The closes site for Cameron students is at Clearmont ES. You can register online or call 703-449-8989; the cost depends on the household income.
Tutoring Grants Available for Families
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is now accepting applications from parents for tutoring microgrants for their children through the K-12 Learning Acceleration Grants program.
The program was created to help Virginia families address the impact of the pandemic on student learning. It provides $1,500 grants to parents of school-age children for tutoring in specific subjects. Children from homes with family incomes at 300% or less of the federal poverty level may qualify for $3,000 grants.
Available services include in-person, online, and hybrid tutoring provided one-on-one or in small group or large group settings. The first step in the process is to visit VDOE’s K-12 Learning Acceleration Grants page and create an application account.
Updates on Online Student Registration
FCPS plans to have online registration in place at all schools across the district starting June 30, ensuring a simple and efficient new student registration application process for the upcoming school year. Learn more about registration.
Making the Transition to Middle School
Making the move from elementary school to middle school can be an exciting and unsettling time for a parent and child. In a recent episode of FCPS multilingual podcast, En Pocas Palabras, learn ways to ease the transition including:
- Understanding the developmental changes in your child.
- Getting to know middle school culture.
- Encouraging independence, but remaining available.
- Offering emotional support to your child.
- Reiterating your family values and expectations.
- Staying involved in your child’s school.
The podcast is available in Arabic, English, Korean, and Spanish. Listen and subscribe.
💻 CyberPatriot Summer Cyber Camp
Chantilly Academy will host an AFA CyberCamp Monday, June 26, to Friday, June 30, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. This camp is recommended for rising fifth through eighth graders of all skill levels interested in learning more about the importance of cybersecurity and gaining skill to protect themselves and others from cyber threats. Discounts are available for students eligible for free and reduced-price meals. Visit the camp website to learn more about registration, curriculum, and schedule.
Other Summer Camp Opportunities
Registration is still available for Institute for the Arts (IFTA) and Elementary-IFTA arts camps, Credit Recovery Academy, and Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology’s Middle School Technology Institute (MSTI).
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Important Dates
May 17 - HIPPY Family Program, 9:30-2, SACC room
- Parenting Class, 6-7pm, library
May 24 - HIPPY Family Program, 9:30-2, SACC room
May 29 - No School, Memorial Day
May 31 - HIPPY Family Program, 9:30-2, SACC room
- Creatives Night, 5:30-7:30, cafeteria
June 1 - Principal's Coffee for Rising 7th Grade Families, 9-10:15am, Twain Middle School
June 5-9 - Buy One Get One Book Fair
June 7 - HIPPY Family Program, 9:30-2, SACC room
- Parenting Class, 6-7pm, library
- PTA Meeting, 7-8pm
June 9 - Field Day
June 12 - Variety Show, 9:50-11am, gym
June 14 - HIPPY Family Program, 9:30-2, SACC room
- 6th Grade Promotion, 6-7:30pm, Edison High School Auditorium
June 16 - Last Day of School, 2 hour early release at 2:00pm
See the complete 2022-2023 school year calendar
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