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To read this newsletter in other languages, please visit our website.
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Dear Cardinal Families,
Welcome back from a restful spring break! I hope you all had a chance to recharge and spend quality time with loved ones.
We're thrilled to have you back, and excited to jump into the final stretch of the school year. This quarter will be full of learning, growth, and exciting events. We'll be celebrating all our students' accomplishments, big and small.
In other exciting news, a solar eclipse is happening on April 8, 2024. It's a rare and exciting astronomical phenomenon, and one that requires important safety reminders. Looking directly at the sun, even during an eclipse, can permanently damage your eyes.
Here's what you need to know:
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Don't look at the sun without approved eyewear. This applies to students and staff, and we encourage you to reinforce this at home.
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Regular sunglasses are not good enough. The NASA website has more information about eye safety.
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Eclipse timing: The eclipse starts around 2:04 p.m., peaks at 3:20 p.m. (which coincides with dismissal for some students), and ends around 4:32 p.m. Please remind your child to be especially vigilant about eye safety during dismissal. If you have concerns about your child walking or riding the bus home, please arrange for alternative transportation.
For more details, visit the FCPS Solar Eclipse webpage.
Warmly,
Allison Hoak, Principal
Jon Kemmerer, Assistant Principal
🐦Principal Feedback Form
On Monday, March 18, Cunningham Park parents/guardians were sent an email containing a link to complete the online FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form. This questionnaire is part of the VDOE-mandated Performance Evaluation Program for principals and offers parents/guardians an opportunity to provide anonymous input about various topics related to our school. These topics include how the principal demonstrates/impacts instructional leadership, school climate, management, communication and community relations, culturally responsive and equitable leadership, and professionalism within the school.
The questionnaire will be administered between March 18 and April 5. When you receive an email from FCPS Surveys, please take a few minutes to complete the questionnaire. Your feedback matters!
Kindergarten Registration
Thank you to all the families that joined us yesterday for Kindergarten Orientation. The excitement was contagious and our rising kindergarteners are ready for school! If you were not able to join us, stay tuned for more events coming this summer.
It is not too late to register your child for kindergarten!
Contact our registrar, Nicole Madariaga, at njmadariaga@fcps.edu to start the process.
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💐Spring Portraits
Spring Portraits are now available to view and order online. All orders will include free shipping until April 16, 2024. The online code is your child's Student ID number. Parent questions/concerns regarding portraits can be directed to underclass@vosphoto.com.
📖 Lexia Parent Night: How We Help Your Child Learn to Read
FCPS funds the use of Lexia for all elementary and middle schools 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 a virtual information night on Tuesday, April 9, to learn more about Lexia and how FCPS is integrating it into the classroom to support student growth.
Participants will also get tips for supporting their students at home. Integrating Lexia into the literacy curriculum aligns with the Virginia Literacy Act, FCPS’ Equitable Access to Literacy, and FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan Goal 3, which aims to have all students reading on level by the end of third grade.
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💜Please Join Us!
Join our community and turn FCPS purple on Purple Up! Day, Wednesday, April 17. Wear purple in recognition of FCPS’ 14,000 enrolled military-connected students.
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⏰ Community Forums on Middle School Start Times
Fairfax County Public Schools is exploring options for adjusting middle school start times and invites the public to be part of the process. Prismatic Services, Inc., an educational consulting firm, will lead the forums. All forums will deliver the same presentation and provide the same feedback opportunities. Please attend the event that works best for your schedule:
Monday, April 29, 6-8 p.m., at Glasgow Middle School.
Monday, May 6, 6-8 p.m., at Whitman Middle School.
Monday, May 20, 6-8 p.m., at Hughes Middle School.
Wednesday, May 22, 6-8 p.m., at Frost Middle School.
Registration is not required but does help with planning. Click one of the dates above to register. Language interpretation and childcare will be provided. Learn more about the project exploring middle school start times.
📅SOL Testing Calendar
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Grade Level Test
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6th Grade Reading
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May 7
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5th Grade Reading
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May 8
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4th Grade Reading
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May 9
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3rd Grade Reading
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May10
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4th Grade Math
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May 14
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3rd Grade Math
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May 15
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5th Grade Science
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May 16
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6th / 7th Grade Math
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May 17
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5th Grade Math
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May 21
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Upcoming Pyramid Events
Additional Calendar Highlights
- Holiday | No School, 4/10
- Purple Up Day, 4/17
- Madison Pyramid Art Show, 4/18 5:30-7:00 pm
- Progress Reports Go Home, 4/19
Quick Links
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