CWES Updates

Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 02/16/2024 05:52 PM EST

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Important Upcoming Dates

2/19: Presidents' Day-No School

2/22: Frost Family Festival-Rising 7th Grade Families 

2/23: PTA Family Bingo Night 5:45 PM

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

         Frost MS 6:00-7:00 PM

2/27: Spring Picture Day

3/5: Student Holiday-Staff Planning Day

3/22: End of 3rd Quarter

3/25-3/29: Spring Break-School and Offices Closed

4/1, 4/2: Student Holidays

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Teachers caught students being kind this week and names were randomly drawn to be shared on the news show! 

Notes from the Administration

Dear CWES Families, 

Throughout this week, our school has been brimming with acts of kindness, generosity, and compassion. Thank you to everyone who participated, organized, and contributed to making Kindness Week a huge success! We hope as a school community to carry the spirit of kindness with us every day. Together, we can continue to make a difference in the lives of others and create a culture of kindness that extends far beyond our school walls.

March is National Reading month and we are celebrating by hosting two author visits!

Ellen Oh will visit CWES on Monday, March 4th   and will be presenting to 4th , 5th and 6th grade.

Laura Murray will be visiting CWES on Friday, March 8th and will be presenting to Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd and  3rd grade.

Would you like to purchase a book and have it signed by Ellen Oh or Laura Murray?

Please send in your orders by next Friday, February 23rd. Flyers went home in Tuesday folders this week!

 

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 while using technology. 

  1. What does it mean to be a responsible digital citizen?
  2. How do you collaborate with your peers while using technology?
  3. Why is it important to treat our devices with respect?
  4. How can we find balance between screen time and other activities?

Have a wonderful weekend,

Leslie Malkowski, Mindy Milliron, and Kristi McGeehan

CWES Administrative Team

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All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 19, for the Presidents Day holiday. Learn more about Presidents Day in Britannica.com. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 20. See the complete school year calendar.

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

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Fiscal Year 2025 Proposed Budget Focused on Educational Excellence and Competitive Compensation

At the last School Board meeting, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid proposed a budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 that focuses on excellence and providing students an equitable education in an inclusive and respectful environment, where access, opportunity, and achievement are available to all. 

The budget also prioritizes competitive compensation to attract and retain a world-class workforce. 

The FY 2025 Proposed Budget totals $3.8 billion, an increase of $301.8 million, or 8.6%, over the FY 2024 Approved Budget. Nearly 86% of the budget is focused on instruction. Key highlights include:

  • Supporting students academically by maintaining existing class size formulas and providing necessary support to all students. 
  • Retaining and attracting world-class educators with a 6% market scale adjustment.
  • Strengthening student well-being outside of the classroom with expanded athletics offerings, additional athletic trainers, and enhanced stipends for fine and performing arts.
  • Continuing initiatives including expansion of inclusive preschool, adoption of green initiatives, and funding assistant director of student activities positions previously funded with ESSER III.

Special education daily contract extensions, funding for the safety and security screening program, and late buses to support academics and activities at middle schools are several of the priorities to be addressed at the end of FY 2024. 

The School Board is scheduled to adopt the Advertised Budget on Thursday, February 22. Read more about the proposed budget. Keep up with FCPS’ budget development process.

🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Community Conversations Continue

Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for Our Schools, Our Future – A Community Conversation. Your voice matters! Share your thoughts about FCPS and bring your questions to a conversation on:

Pre-registration for a Community Conversation is not required but will help FCPS plan. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided for all events based on staff availability. Events are open to all. Learn about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.

🧸 Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…

There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:

  1. Determine eligibility. 
  2. Identify your local school. 
  3. Gather documents. 
  4. Fill out forms. 
  5. Schedule an appointment. Please contact Amy Decatur, our Student Information Assistant, by email at aldecatur@fcps.edu or by phone at 703-764-5600 to set up an appointment

After the appointment at the school (the student and one caregiver must be present), the student will be ready for orientation, Bridge to Kindergarten, or any other introductory events each school may host. Read more about the registration process.

 

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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.