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Dear Cardinal Families,
We are excited to share more exciting news with you this week. Our very own librarian, Meg Brinkhuis, was named the Region 1 Outstanding Teacher! Ms. Brinkhuis will go on to compete for Outstanding Teacher for FCPS. We will know more at the FCPS Honors event in June. Ms. Brinkhuis shared the following, “I love my work and the community at Cunningham Park! Thank you for the recognition of this teacher/librarian which really stands for librarians throughout FCPS!”
February brings with it two wonderful opportunities to celebrate – Kindness Week and Valentine's Day! While separate occasions, they share a beautiful common thread: spreading love, appreciation, and kindness. This week our school will be buzzing with activities designed to foster empathy, inclusivity, and acts of service. Students will explore the power of kind words, participate in thoughtful gestures for classmates and staff, and engage in projects that benefit our school community. We look forward to witnessing the outpouring of kindness throughout the month of February. Thank you for joining us in making our school a brighter and more welcoming place for all!
Warmly,
Allison Hoak, Principal
Jon Kemmerer, Assistant Principal
 
Presidents Day (Holiday)
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.
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.
Learn About Science, Technology, and Arts Magnet Schools
Three FCPS elementary magnet schools provide programs that enhance learning in science, technology, and performing arts.
If you are interested in sending your student to an elementary magnet school program, consider attending a school-based information night at Hunters Woods Elementary School, Bailey’s Primary Elementary School, or Bailey’s Upper Elementary School.
Information nights will provide an opportunity to learn about individual school programs, student eligibility, the lottery process, and transportation.
Registration for the 2024-25 elementary magnet lottery is open Tuesday, March 5, through Friday, April 12. Get more information about the schools, their programs, and locations.
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KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
If you have a rising kindergarten student, please take a moment to register them for the upcoming school year. Go on our website for forms and information. Still have questions? Contact njmadariaga@fcps.edu.
Mark your calendar for our Kindergarten Orientation on Thursday, April 18th from 4:00-5:00 pm.
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Pyramid Events
James Madison High School is hosting a Parents Night Out on Friday, February 16, 6:00-9:00 pm. This event helps provide funding for our Junior Class activities. Sign up HERE!
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Volunteers Needed!
We are looking for volunteers to collect items from the refrigerator and deliver them to Food for Others every Friday. If you are interested in volunteering, you can sign-up using our CPES Sign-Up Genius. Thank you for helping to support this wonderful program!
Additional Calendar Highlights
- We Love to Read Day! - wear Cozy Clothes, 2/14
- Student Holiday/No School, 2/19
- 3rd Quarter Interims Go Home, 2/23
- SEL Week, 3/4-3/8
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