CWES Updates

Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 10/27/2023 04:50 PM EDT

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Important Upcoming Dates

10/30-11/3: CWES Spirit Week, see schedule below 

11/3: 2 Hour Student Early Release at 2:05 pm

11/6: Student Holiday / School Planning Day

11/7: Student Holiday / Teacher Work Day

11/10: Military Family Breakfast-RSVP 

           PTA Fun Run

11/15: AAP Screening Process Parent Info Session 5:00-6:00 pm

11/17: Fall (Thanksgiving) Lunch-Return Payment by 11/3 for adults buying lunch

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Notes from the Administration

Dear CWES Families,

If you have been up to school this week you may have noticed a new garden around back near the fields. Our Get2Green team led by Ms. Adams, Ms. Saludo, and Ms. Smith had CWES approved for a watershed garden though the R3 (Revitalize, Restore, Replant) initiative. Native plants were delivered this week, and our students helped to plant and mulch the garden for two full days. This is going to be another great area for outdoor learning as well as help our local watershed. Next time you are at school be sure to check it out!

Celebrating our nation's veterans is a time-honored tradition at CWES and we are beginning to plan this year’s events. We will be hosting a breakfast on November 10, 2023 from 8:30-9:10 in the cafeteria. We invite all our military families to attend. Please RSVP using this form no later than November 3rd.  Each year we also invite service members to speak to our students about their experiences, and this year we will carry on the tradition later in the year during Month of the Military Child in April.  

Next week SCA has planned a fun spirit week to celebrate the end of first quarter (Flyer below). Please make sure costumes for Book Character Day are school appropriate. No full face masks, weapons or weapon look-a-likes. 

 

Have a wonderful weekend,

Leslie Malkowski, Mindy Milliron, and Scott Reeder

CWES Administrative Team

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🗳️ Calendar Update for March 5 Presidential Primary

The Fairfax Board of Elections has requested that schools be closed on Tuesday, March 5, to accommodate the administration of the 2024 presidential primary election.

March 5 will be a school holiday for students and a virtual School Planning Day. Central offices and school offices will remain open. SACC will remain open, as it does on other professional work days.

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Reflections Art Contest

Click here for details on how to submit entries and participate in this national program.

Submission deadline: November 10th!

🍬 Tips to Help Keep Children Safe

The Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) reminds parents and caregivers that it’s important to talk to your children about safety topics including:

  • What parents should know about their children’s plans.
  • Having a meeting spot in case of getting separated.
  • Establishing safe areas. 
  • What to do if you are followed.

Visit the FCPD website for more details on how to discuss safety topics.

November Events Hosted by the Family Resource Center

The Family Resource Center (FRC) offers free webinars, confidential consultations, a lending library, and resources to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities. The FRC is hosting the following events in November:

 

FCPS Cares

FCPS Cares

The FCPS CARES Program 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 FCPS employees, specifically at Canterbury Woods ES.