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Important Upcoming Dates

2/12-2/16: Kindness Spirit Week (flyer below)

2/16: Special Education Parent Coffee-LRE Tool 10:30 AM library

2/17: Woodson Pyramid Stringapalooza - Woodson High School -  2:15PM

2/19: Presidents' Day-No School

2/23: PTA Family Bingo Night

2/26: Rising 7th Grade Special Education Services Information Night

         Frost MS 6:00-7:00 PM

2/27: Spring Picture Day

Kindergarten students had so much fun celebrating the 100th day of school this week!

Notes from the Administration

Dear CWES Families, 

This week we celebrated the monumental milestone of the 100th day of school at CWES! This is a fun day for all, but mostly our students in kindergarten who celebrated learning, growth, and countless memories!

As we kick off the third quarter our teacher teams have taken time to look at student progress since the beginning of the school year. As a school more than 80% of our students have met their typical growth in reading and math based on midyear assessments which is a remarkable accomplishment. It speaks volumes about the dedication of our staff in providing high-quality instruction and support tailored to the needs of each student. It also highlights the commitment of our students to their own learning and the unwavering support of our families in fostering a positive learning environment at home. We are looking forward to continued growth throughout the remainder of the year.

As we mentioned we will share the PAWS expectations for a different area each week (see below for the visual of the poster). Below are some questions you might considering asking your child about PAWS in their classroom (learning space). 

1. When have you demonstrated a growth mindset this week?
2. How do you keep your area clean in the classroom?
3. Why is it important to participate actively in class?
4. Can you recall a time this week you demonstrated kindness to a peer?

Have a wonderful weekend,

Leslie Malkowski, Mindy Milliron, and Kristi McGeehan

CWES Administrative Team

The Lunar New Year is a holiday that marks the first new moon of the lunisolar calendar, which is the calendar traditionally used in many east Asian countries including China, Vietnam, Singapore, and South Korea. In these and other Asian countries, it is one of the most important holidays of the year. The Lunar New Year is all about ushering in luck and prosperity with family.

Read more about Lunar New Year and its animal symbols in National Geographic Kids.

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about Black History month.

Spring 2024 SOL Testing Dates

This Spring, our third through fifth graders will take the Virginia Standards of Learning Assessment.  See below for the specific test dates and do your best to avoid scheduling appointments for your student on those days.  If you have questions, reach out to Mindy Milliron and Kristi McGeehan, School Testing Coordinators.

Spring 24 SOL Dates

🥁 Sign Up for FCPS Summer Camps

Registration is now open for several summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.

Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. 

Tech Adventure Camp is available for current grade K-5 students to explore STEAM, culinary, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for elementary students who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Visit the E-IFTA webpage to register.

Tutor.com Teacher-Referred Tutoring

Through Schoology®, all FCPS students have 24/7 access to no-cost, year-round, on-demand, 1-to-1 tutoring services through Tutor.com.

A new Teacher-Referred Tutoring program feature provides targeted support and extends student learning. Teachers can now refer students for tutoring, with their specific needs already identified. Students can get extra support — on their own schedule — and reinforce their in-class learning.

Caregivers can guide students to access expert tutoring, homework help, and writing support by clicking on the Tutor.com icon in their Schoology portal—anytime, anywhere.

Plus, look for teachers’ tutoring session referrals on the Tutor.com homepage.

📚 Lexia Parent Night: How We Help Your Child Learn to Read

FCPS funds the use of Lexia for all elementary and middle schools to use as part of their literacy instruction. Lexia is a computer-based program that supplements classroom instruction to help students develop literacy skills. It also provides teachers with data to identify students who need additional support, and the ability to know which specific concepts and skills to prioritize.Attend an information night on Monday, February 12, at 6:30 p.m., at Thoreau Middle School. Parents/caregivers will learn more about Lexia, and how FCPS is integrating it into the classroom and supporting student growth in reading. Attendees will also get tips for supporting their students at home.

Register to attend or submit a question in advance. Unable to attend in person? Join on Zoom. 

Integrating Lexia into the literacy curriculum aligns with the Virginia Literacy Act, FCPS’ Equitable Access to Literacy, and FCPS Strategic Plan Goal 3, which aims to have all students reading on level by the end of third grade.

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.

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