 |
|
To read this newsletter in other languages, please visit our website.
Para leer este boletín en otros idiomas, visite nuestro sitio web.
.يرجى زيارة موقعنا الألكتروني لقراءة هذه النشرة الإخبارية بلغات أخرى
|
Dear Cardinal Families,
Thank you to the families who joined us last Thursday for our AAP session on the Level IV Screening Process. The presentation can be found on our website. Thank you to our amazing PTA for hosting a beautiful Octoberfest snack bar yesterday! Our teachers enjoyed the pretzels and treats. Finally, thank you to our school counselor, Lisa Lujan for presenting about Zones of Regulation at our PTA meeting last night. We had a wonderful conversation about how we can partner to support our students at school and at home. We know that by working together, our students will soar to success!
Sincerely,
Allison Hoak, Principal
Jon Kemmerer, Assistant Principal
 Next week we will participate with other schools in our pyramid to promote Digital Citizenship Spirit Week! As a Common Sense School, we are focused on empowering our students with the tools to be safe, respectful, and responsible online citizens while navigating the digital world with kindness and awareness. All students are set to engage in a digital citizenship lesson. Keep an eye out for helpful tips and family activities on social media, and even more resources that will come home with your student. These resources aim to enhance family awareness of the importance of digital citizenship.
🏈Mon., 10/16 - Sports Day: Represent your favorite sport to celebrate getting outside and moving
🆒Tues., 10/17 - Thoughtful Tuesday: Wear a positive message to remind other that their words and actions online effect safety
🧡Wed., 10/18 - Unity Day: Wear Orange, which represents standing up against cyberbullying
🧦Thurs., 10/19: Wacky Sock Day: Wear wacky socks to think about your digital footprint
👚Fri., 10/20: Pajama Day: Wear your favorite PJs to remind yourself to NOT be lazy & approach all online sources with caution
There will be a solar eclipse on October 14, 2023 and April 8, 2024! FCPS compiled information on the solar eclipse, including safe viewing practices. These resources are applicable to students of all ages and we encourage you to take this opportunity to learn more about this extraordinary natural phenomenon. *This image compares photos of different types of solar eclipses, including a partial, annular, and total solar eclipse. Image credits (left to right): Hinode/XRT, NASA/Aubrey Gemignani, NASA/Noah Moran
|
🗓️ Attendance Tip
Good attendance is an important life skill that will help students succeed in school and beyond.
When scheduling trips or family events, try to use weekends and school holidays, and refer to the FCPS Calendar when planning. Every day of learning is a day toward success. Keep in mind that absences add up quickly. Students who are absent 10% of the school year (or just two days per month) are considered chronically absent.
When possible, schedule appointments for your child outside of school hours. If your child needs to miss school because of an illness or another reason, you must report the absence to the main office. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!
🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Community Conversations Kick Off
Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for Our Schools, Our Future: A Community Conversation. Share your thoughts about FCPS and bring your questions to:
-
Madison High School on Tuesday, October 24, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
- Location TBD on Wednesday, October 25, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Pre-registration for a Community Conversation is not required but will help us plan. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided for all events based on staff availability.
Events are open to all. Find out about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid. Your voice matters!
💗How to Prevent Substance Misuse
It’s true, teens are more likely to listen to peers rather than their parents, it is part of this stage in development. When a baby is born, the brain’s sole responsibility is focused on keeping them alive. As they grow into adolescence, finding their tribe becomes important. Think about your top three happiest memories up to this point in life. What were you doing? How did you feel? Who was there? Each of these memories was likely a shared experience with others. Likely you were laughing and smiling with loved ones, maybe food was involved. Now shift to think about your three worst memories. What was going on? How did you feel? Who was there? In each of these memories, you likely were alone or felt alone.
Substance use becomes a problem for some because they either are or feel alone. Connection is an important aspect in our everyday lives. Fairfax County’s “Three to Succeed” describes protective factors to help youth achieve their higher selves. If a child has at least three of these protective factors, they are more likely to succeed in life. They include: having high personal integrity, trusted adults to talk to, performing community service, participating in extracurricular activities, teacher recognition of effort and good work, and parents availability for help. What is noticed is that five of the six protective factors involve connection with someone else, and the first protective factor describes connection with self.
Helpful Resources:
For general questions about the FCPS Substance Abuse Prevention Program, please contact the Office of Student Safety & Wellness at: (571) 423-4270 and be sure to follow us on Twitter at @FCPSSAPS.
For further Information & support: Michael McNulty, mpmcnulty@fcps.edu, Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist
👨🏼👩🏼👧🏽👦🏼The Family Resource Center Library for Families and Staff
The Family Resource Center (FRC) Library contains more than 10,000 books, eBooks, DVDs, and CDs on topics related to parenting and educating all children, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities.
Families and staff can check out up to six items and keep them for three weeks. Contact the FRC at frc@fcps.edu or 703‐204‐3941 for help locating resources to support you, your child, or student. Call ahead and they can have resources available for you to pick up, or they can be shipped to any FCPS school or office.
Visit the FRC Lending Library at the Dunn Loring Center for Parent Services, 2334 Gallows Road, Entrance 1, Room 105.
Connect with us on Facebook and Instagram (@CunninghamParkES) for our online updates. Additionally, explore who we follow on Instagram to see some teacher insights.
|
 |
|
Have seen a Cunningham Park staff member going above and beyond to support your child? If the answer is, "YES!", please fill out an FCPS Cares form to recognize this staff member! |
Quick Links
|
