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4/10: Eid al-Fitr- No School
4/11: 4th Grade Strings Concert 5:00 PM
5th/6th Grade Strings Concert 6:00 PM
4/16: Band Concert 6:00 PM
Woodson Pyramid Art Show 6:00-8:00 PM
4/17: Purple Up! for Military Kids
Muffins with the Military Breakfast 8:30 AM, please RSVP here.
4/22-4/26: Book Fair, Earth Week Spirit Week (see flyer below)
5/1: AAP Orientation 5:00 PM
5/3: Teacher Workday-No school for students
5/4: PTA Spring Fair 11:00 AM -2:00 PM
5/27: Memorial Day Holiday-No school
6/5: Spring Chorus Concert 6:30 PM
6/7: Field Day
6/11: 6th Grade Promotion at Woodson HS
6/12: Last Day of School!
Today, 4th grade students had a special visit from Dr. McGeehan, who is an oceanographer and the husband of Mrs. McGeehan. He shared information about oceans and research with the students, who were captivated and asked great questions.
 5th grade students completed their Tiny House PBL and presented it to their peers. The driving question they considered was: How can you, as an architect, design and share a tiny house model that convinces people to consider moving to a tiny house? Their presentations were very convincing!
Dear CWES Families,
What a busy short week we had! It was incredibly heartwarming to witness the excitement and joy radiating from our rising kindergarten students this week! We're eagerly looking forward to them joining our CWES community as the Class of 2037.
We also celebrated National School Librarian Day. Our librarian, Ms. Bauer, goes above and beyond to foster a love for reading and learning in our students. From recommending the perfect books to creating engaging library activities, she truly makes our school library a hub of knowledge and inspiration. We are so thankful for Ms. Bauer!
I would also like to acknowledge our incredible assistant principals, Ms. Milliron and Mrs. McGeehan, as we celebrate National Assistant Principals Week. They both play a vital role in helping our school community thrive. Their dedication, leadership, and unwavering support for both students and staff make a significant difference every day. I am grateful to work alongside them in supporting our school community.
You should have received an email yesterday with the CWES plan for viewing the Solar Eclipse on Monday. Additionally, teachers have shared information in their newsletters. We are looking forward to experiencing the event. Please make sure to review the safety reminders with your students.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Leslie Malkowski, Mindy Milliron, and Kristi McGeehan
CWES Administrative Team
Muslim American Heritage Month is a time for celebrating the history, contributions, culture, and an enhanced understanding of the diverse population of Muslim Americans. View the Fairfax County School Board resolution honoring Muslim American Heritage Month.
FCPS is proud to celebrate National Arab American Heritage Month in April. This special month provides an opportunity to recognize the history and valuable contributions of Arab Americans.
Arab Americans have ancestry in one of the world’s 22 Arab nations, which are located from northern Africa through western Asia. The people of these nations are ethnically, politically, and religiously diverse but share a common cultural and linguistic heritage.
Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
The yearbook is available to order now! All orders and pre=payments should be made here using the school code 14314324. Payments should not be sent to school. We thank Ms. Ko and Mrs. Bruce for their hard work putting our yearbook together!
Deadline to order your yearbook is April 26, 2024.
All orders received after the deadline will not be fulfilled.
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
Investing in excellence means putting our dollars where it matters most — schools and instruction. Nearly 93% of FCPS full-time staff work directly in our schools. And nearly 86% of FCPS’ Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Advertised Budget is dedicated to instructional programs across all grade levels, including special education.
Only 5% of the advertised budget is for general support and central administration. Central office administrators represent only 0.8% of total full-time positions.
For more details on FCPS’ advertised budget, view budget documents, including the FY 2025 Budget Book.
Check out the Budget Calendar for important dates in the budget process as well as opportunities for the community to provide feedback.
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 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:
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Monday, April 29, 6-8 p.m., at Glasgow Middle School.
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Monday, May 6, 6-8 p.m., at Whitman Middle School.
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Monday, May 20, 6-8 p.m., at Hughes Middle School.
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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.
Register Today for the Science, Technology, and Arts Magnet School Lottery
Three FCPS elementary magnet schools — Hunters Woods, Bailey’s Primary, and Bailey’s Upper — provide enhanced learning programs in science, technology, and performing arts. Registration for the 2024-25 elementary magnet lottery is open through Friday, April 12. Learn more about the schools, their programs, and locations.
Registration is open for the FCPS Family Summit, which will take place on Saturday, April 20, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., at Marshall High School. The conference will cover topics that are helpful for all families, such as social-emotional resources, along with a specially curated online component to provide supports for students with disabilities and their families.
Some of the topics include raising resilient, independent children; forming meaningful connections with children; addressing big emotions; and the dangers of opioids and fentanyl. The theme — Safe, Supported, and Included — aligns with Goal 2 of FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan.
The 2024 Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award is open for nominations. The Minority Student Achievement Oversight Committee (MSAOC) sponsors this award to honor the legacy of Dr. Bussey by recognizing staff or community members who have demonstrated significant and impactful efforts to improve the educational experiences and outcomes of students from groups who are marginalized or underserved. Full details and the nomination information form can be found at the Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award website. All nomination materials must be submitted by Wednesday, May 1, 2024.
Attend a virtual information night to learn about Lexia on Tuesday, April 9, at 6:30 p.m. Participants will discover how FCPS is integrating this program into the classroom to support student literacy growth. Tips for supporting students at home will also be shared. 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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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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