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3/5: Student Holiday-Staff Planning Day
3/7: Power of Words Family Night 6:00 (flyer below-RSVP here)
PTA Meeting 7:30 following the Power of Words Night
3/19: Restaurant Night at &Pizza 4:00-8:00 PM-use the code CWPTA
3/22: End of 3rd Quarter
3/25-3/29: Spring Break-School and Offices Closed
4/1, 4/2: Student Holidays
4/4: Rising Kindergarten Orientation 5:00 Library
 Congratulations to Madelyn (Mady) Perez-Vijil and Adam Hakimi who won first place this past weekend at the The Optimist Club Contest. Six of our students competed in the district level contest. Students presented their essays on the topic of “How to Change the World with Optimism”. Each student received a $2500 college scholarship!
 Our Young Scholars attended the LEGO Discovery Center for a hands on field trip this week! Students were able to use all they have learned about the engineering design process in fun and creative ways.
Dear CWES Families,
It is hard to believe it is already March and we have just a few weeks left in the third quarter! We hope many families will join us next Thursday, March 7th, for our Power of Words Family Night. We'd love for you to be there—please RSVP here. Together, we'll explore the important lessons we've been teaching our students about intent versus impact and exchange valuable resources. It's not only a chance to share insights but also to hear from other families about their experiences.
This week, our attention is directed towards the cafeteria. Here are a few questions you might want to consider asking your child about their experience with PAWS in the cafeteria.
- What are some strategies we can use to remind ourselves and others to speak quietly while in the cafeteria?
- Why is it important to clean up after yourself in the cafeteria?
- How does staying seated during meal times benefit everyone in the cafeteria?
- How can we work together as a community to uphold and reinforce expectations for behavior in the cafeteria?
Have a wonderful weekend,
Leslie Malkowski, Mindy Milliron, and Kristi McGeehan
CWES Administrative Team
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
Parents/caregivers will receive the FCPS’ Family Engagement Survey Sunday, March 3, from independent research firm K12 Insight. Please participate — your feedback is critical in helping to inform and improve practices to best support our students.
Taking this survey will also help strengthen the partnership between your family and our school. When that partnership is strong, students can experience a range of benefits including improved school readiness, higher student achievement, better social skills and behavior, and an increased likelihood of graduating high school.
The survey will take about 10-15 minutes to complete and will be available in 10 languages. Please visit the Family Engagement Survey webpage for more information. Your voice matters!
 Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions in American history. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Read more about Women’s History Month in National Geographic Kids.
A community conversation addressing the opioid crisis within Northern Virginia and Fairfax County Public Schools will be held Wednesday, March 18, 6:30-8 p.m., in the auditorium at Lake Braddock Secondary School. Please enter through Door #14.
All attendees will receive a free REVIVE! Narcan training during the event and learn about support services currently available within FCPS and Fairfax County.
This discussion will provide families, staff, and students with valuable knowledge about the dangers of drugs and deadly fentanyl. The material discussed is suitable for students in grades 6-12. Together as a community, we aim to explore collaborative strategies to minimize the impact of these harmful and too-often fatal substances.
Language interpretation services are available as well as American Sign Language accommodation. Childcare and transportation will also be provided, as needed. Learn more about the event and register online.
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. 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.
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) values the unique experiences and perspectives of our military-connected families and students.
Family and School Partnerships invites military-connected parents and guardians to attend a special virtual gathering to connect directly with FCPS staff and community members, learn about valuable resources, and share their experiences within FCPS.
This interactive session will be held on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, from 7-8 p.m. Please register for this event to receive the Zoom link and meeting invitation.
For more information about the gathering and/or military-connected resources, please email Meredith Ayala, Family Partnerships Specialist, Military-Connected Youth & Families, at mlayala1@fcps.edu or militaryfamilies@fcps.edu.
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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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