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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
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
June 2 - PTA End of Year Celebration
June 7 - Strings Concert
June 8 - Chorus Concert
June 14 - 6th Grade Promotion -
June 16 - Last Day of School-2 Hour Early Release-Dismissal at 1:55 pm
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
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All Cardinal Forest Library Books
need to be returned ASAP!
Please check your Tuesday Folders
and emails weekly for overdue notices.
Questions? Please email Mrs. Hawk mahawk@fcps.edu
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Medication Pick Up From Health Room
The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on the last day of school. Medication left in the health room after the last day of school will be destroyed.
It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student. If your student will be enrolled in a summer program sponsored by FCPS, the existing medication authorization form(s) may be used for the summer program, but you will need to pick up the medication on the last day of school and deliver the medication and completed forms to the summer learning site on the first day of the summer program. Please let the health room know if you would like a copy of the form(s).
For questions, call the heath room at (703) 923-5210, or email Wendy Olmeda, School Health Aid.
Don’t Forget to Check Your Student’s Lunch Balance!
It’s a busy time of year, and we know there are many priorities on families’ plates. As we approach the end of the school year, it is important for families to remember to check their students’ MySchoolBucks account and pay any remaining school meal balance.
Families who earn less than 185% of poverty level qualify for free and reduced-price meals. However, an application must be completed and submitted each school year to receive that benefit. The application for the 2023-24 school year will be available near the end of August.
If families have a current balance and think they may be eligible for free and reduced-price meals, please fill out the FRM application for the 2022-23 school year. Get more information about free and reduced-price lunch.
If you are interested in helping to relieve lunch debt for families currently going through the FRM application process, please donate to Educate Fairfax.
Student Testing Results Coming Soon
Starting in late May, caregivers will receive reports for assessments their students completed this spring. Not sure what assessments your student took this year? A list of tests by grade level is available. Scores will be delivered in SIS ParentVUE, by mail, or from the school or testing organization. Learn what to expect regarding assessment reporting practices and timelines.
Some families will also receive a Virginia’s Visualization and Analytics Solution (VVAAS) Student Assessment Summary report with historical Standards of Learning (SOL) test results from 2015-2022.
Go online for additional information about student assessments.
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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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West Springfield Basketball Camp
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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