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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.
Restaurant Night at Chipotle 4:00-8:00 PM
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
5/17: CWES Family Input Form for Class Placement 2024-2025 Due
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 1:00 PM
6/12: Last Day of School!
Dear CWES Families,
Last Monday, our school community came together for a truly unforgettable experience: witnessing a solar eclipse! There was immense excitement as students, teachers, and staff came together to observe this rare phenomenon.
Our teachers and staff played a crucial role in ensuring everyone's safety by providing proper eye protection and reminding students of important precautions. It was heartwarming to see the camaraderie and shared awe as our entire school community joined for this extraordinary event.
A big thank you to everyone who contributed to making this day possible, especially our dedicated teachers and staff, enthusiastic students, and supportive families. We are also grateful to the generous parents who donated glasses, ensuring that everyone could participate in this amazing experience. Your contributions are truly valued.
Congratulations to our string students on their fantastic concert this week! The captivating sound they produced was truly impressive. Throughout the year, we have observed incredible growth from each of them, and this performance truly showcased their talent. We are extremely proud of their accomplishments!
Have a wonderful weekend,
Leslie Malkowski, Mindy Milliron, and Kristi McGeehan
CWES Administrative Team
Each year, a team consisting of classroom teachers, special education teachers, administrators, specialists, and counselors come together to collaborate and provide feedback on the formation of class groupings. This is a comprehensive and cooperative process. We greatly appreciate your input regarding your child's learning needs. It's important to note that our staff is exceptional, and we kindly ask that you refrain from mentioning specific teacher names on this form.
Please rest assured that all forms will be carefully reviewed by our administration and teachers. While we strive to take all factors into account when determining class placements, we may not be able to fulfill every request. However, please know that all information provided will be taken into consideration as we make decisions about placement.
For your input to be considered, we kindly request that this form be completed and submitted by Friday, May 17, 2024.
Please note that staff grade level assignments may occasionally change as a result of late enrollments or other unforeseen circumstances. Staff assignments will be finalized in August.
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.
 April is Autism Acceptance Month. One in 44 children is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder in the United States, according to the CDC. Our schools and staff play a vital role in creating and ensuring inclusive environments that accommodate and affirm autistic students.
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
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.
Family Summit Designed to Enhance Safety, Security, and Inclusion
The FCPS Family Summit 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 raising resilient, independent children; forming meaningful connections with children; addressing big emotions; and the dangers of opioids and fentanyl. Participants may also join online sessions, which will provide supports for students with disabilities and their families.
Visit the Family Summit webpage to learn about the guest speakers and to register for the event. The theme — Safe, Supported, and Included — aligns with Goal 2 of FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan.
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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.
The Fairfax County Health Department and FCPS School Health Services invite parents/caregivers to participate in a surveyon the level of satisfaction with support provided to your school community by School Health Services. The survey takes about five minutes to complete and is open until Friday, April 26. Your feedback can help to improve school health services.
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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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