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To read this newsletter in other languages, please visit our website.
Para leer este boletín en otros idiomas, visite nuestro sitio web.
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Dear Cardinal Families,
This week, we join the nation in celebrating Public Schools Week, a time to recognize the tremendous contributions of our public schools and the dedicated individuals who make them thrive.
As your principal, I am incredibly proud of the vibrant learning environment we foster here at Cunningham Park. Our dedicated teachers, passionate support staff, and engaged students come together every day to create a space where students soar to success.
Public Schools Week is an annual celebration that brings together school leaders, educators, parents & community leaders to recognize the importance of our nation’s public schools. Cunningham Park Elementary welcomes every child, regardless of ability, race, religion, wealth, language, country of origin or needs. Our diversity is our strength. Together, we can ensure that our public schools continue to be a beacon of opportunity and excellence.
Warmly,
Allison Hoak, Principal
Jon Kemmerer, Assistant Principal
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Thank you to the parents that have submitted a FCPS CARES this year. Our staff works hard for students every day and this recognition means the world to them. We continue to invite you to submit your story so we can all acknowledge the amazing work of our Cunningham Park employees. |
📅Calendar Reminder
Please note that there will be no school for students on Tuesday, March 5th as this is a School Development Day for staff.
💻Lightspeed Parent Report
FCPS offers resources to assist parents and guardians in gaining insight into their child's activity on any FCPS device. These resources, powered by Lightspeed, our internet content filtering service, come at no expense to families. You have the option to enroll in a weekly Parent Report, which offers a compilation of the primary websites your child accessed. For a deeper understanding, you can register for the Internet Use Parent portal, allowing you to access more comprehensive browsing details and even temporarily disable internet access outside of school hours. Visit the FCPS website for more information.
🌟Family Engagement Survey to Open March 3
FCPS is partnering with independent research firm K12 Insight to administer a Family Engagement Survey, which will be open from Sunday, March 3, to Friday, March 22. Your feedback is critical in helping FCPS to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs throughout the district. Survey topics include:
- Welcoming environment
- Communication
- Student success
- Advocacy
- Family and school partnerships
- Community partnerships
The survey will be available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Pashto, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
Parents/caregivers will receive the survey link via email from K12 Insight. A public link will also be posted on FCPS’ website. Paper surveys will be available in our front office. Please stay tuned for more information.
 Monday, March 4: SEL Classroom Activity - Classroom teachers will provide SEL instruction.
Tuesday, March 5: SEL Self-Care Day *No School Today* - Participate in a relaxing activity at home that promotes self care.
Wednesday, March 6: Positive Affirmations - Students will participate in sidewalk chalk activity to promote productive self talk.
Thursday, March 7: Rainbow Day - Students will wear a grade level assigned color to celebrate diversity.
- PreK, Preschool, PAC, - Pink
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K - Red
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1st - Yellow
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2nd - Orange
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3rd - Green
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4th - Blue
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5th - Purple
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6th - Black
Friday, March 8: Drop Everything and Dance - Students will participate in a dance party at the end of the school day.
💭 Share Your Thoughts on Schoology
FCPS will be conducting voluntary, anonymous surveys on the use of Schoology from Monday, March 11, to Friday, March 22. Surveys will be delivered to:
- Elementary students (grades 3-6) through the Schoology App Center.
- Secondary students via email from Naviance.
Student feedback will inform the school division’s use of Schoology and help improve its processes, communication, and professional learning for staff. FCPS’ Instructional Services Department will also be reaching out to families through focus groups.
Please contact Schoology@fcps.edu if you have questions.
Kindergarten Orientation
The date and time of our Kindergarten Orientation has changed and will be earlier! We are excited to host our rising kindergarteners and their families on Tuesday, April 2nd from 1:00-2:00 pm.
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:
- Determine eligibility.
- Identify your local school.
- Gather documents.
- Fill out forms.
- Schedule 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.
💻 Try Online Registration
Parents may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process. When registering, parents will create (or log in to an existing) SIS ParentVUE account. Contact our registrar at njmadariaga@fcps.edu if you have any questions.
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🎤 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:
- Tuesday, April 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Graham Road Elementary School.
- Tuesday, April 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at South County Middle School.
- Thursday, May 2, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Terraset Elementary School.
- Wednesday, May 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Hybla Valley Elementary School.
- Thursday, May 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Poe Middle School.
- Tuesday, May 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Katherine Johnson Middle School.
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.
Stress, Trauma & Coping
The experience of traumatic events shapes us, no matter if they happened during childhood or as an adult. Trauma is an event or series of circumstances that have lasting effects on mental, emotional, physical, social and spiritual well-being. Childhood trauma manifests in many ways and when carried into adulthood, it can create a cycle of adverse experiences that affect future generations.
Trauma prevention and intervention strategies are important. Creating a strategy of helpful coping skills to pull from prepares us to face difficult moments while increasing levels of resilience and feelings of wellbeing. Here are a few tips to add to your coping strategies:
- Seek mental health and/or substance use treatment.
- Identify one or more people you feel safe with who can help to hold you accountable.
- Develop, repair, or maintain healthy relationships for internal and external support.
- Learn and practice self-regulation skills.
- Encourage yourself and others.
- Find ways to increase your self-esteem.
- Focus on your strengths.
- Model healthy behavior when dealing with difficult situations.
- Identify your triggers and practice ways to work through them.
For further information & support, please contact Michael McNulty, Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist, at mpmcnulty@fcps.edu.
Additional Calendar Highlights
- School Planning Day | Student Holiday/No School, 3/5
- SEL Week, 3/4-3/8
- Quarter Ends, 3/22
- Spring Break, 3/25-3/29
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