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Dear Cardinal Families,
We are flying into the 4th quarter! This final quarter of the school year will be filled with learning in a variety of settings (inside and outside) with activities to engage our students. We encourage you to talk with your children about how they can make this last quarter their best yet!
We will soon begin the class placement process for next year soon. Homeroom and Specials teachers spend much time reflecting on the school year and discussing your children with whom they have developed such close relationships; this work is both careful and thorough.
In making placements into the next grade’s homerooms, we seek to build positive communities rather than assigning students to a particular teacher, which would limit our ability to build effective classroom dynamics. We strive to create balanced classrooms and we take into account the many new students who will join us next school year. While we do believe that it is important for children to have friends in their class, we also want them to be open to forming new friendships while at school.
We invite parents to offer their perspective on friendships and on any unique needs your child has that we might not be aware of. Your input is optional, and teachers will not schedule conferences specifically to discuss placement. If you have information to share about your child that will assist us, please complete this form by Friday, May 3, 2024. Any requests received after this date will not be considered. Please do not make requests for specific teachers. If you have multiple children, please fill out one form for each child. Finally, we will take into account the information that you send us, but the final decision on class placement rests with our school team. Thank you for being mindful of our process and deadlines. We look forward to working with you to ensure that we “soar” into the 2024-2025 school year!
Warmly,
Allison Hoak, Principal
Jon Kemmerer, Assistant Principal
 DID YOU KNOW?
- Starting in preschool and kindergarten, too many absences can cause children to fall behind in school.
- Missing 10%, or about 2 days each month over the course of a school year, can make it harder to learn to read.
- Students can still fall behind if they miss just 1 or 2 days every few weeks.
- Being late to school may lead to poor attendance.
- Absences and tardiness can affect the whole classroom if the teacher has to slow down learning to help children catch up
Attending school regularly helps children feel better about school—and themselves. Start building this habit in preschool so they learn right away that going to school on time, every day is important. Eventually
good attendance will be a skill that will help them succeed in high school and college.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
- Set a regular bedtime and morning routine.
- Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
- Keep your child healthy and make sure your child has the required
shots.
- Introduce your children to their teachers and classmates before
school starts.
- Develop backup plans for getting to school if something comes up.
Call on a family member, a neighbor or another parent.
- Try to schedule medical appointments and extended trips when school isn't in session.
- If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers,
school counselors and other parents for advice on how to make
your child feel comfortable and excited about learning.
Attending school regularly will help your child "soar!"
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Thank you to everyone who wore purple today to show love and support of our military-connected students! 💜 During our morning news, our military-connected students received a certificate to honor their service to our school, community, and nation. Military-connected students face unique challenges and show a lot of resilience and strength. We would like to say thank you for your service to ALL members of these families. |
❤️🩹School Health Services Satisfaction Survey
The Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) and Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) School Health Services invites parents/guardians of FCPS students to participate in a survey requesting feedback on the level of satisfaction with School Health services provided to the school community.
FCHD employs school health aides and public health nurses who provide school health services to the students in FCPS. To determine the quality of these services, a survey has been developed by the FCHD to be shared with all parents or guardians who interact with the school health rooms. The survey will open on April 15, 2024 and will remain open until April 26, 2024. The survey should take approximately five minutes to complete.
Submit your survey.
💗 Family Summit
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.
👨👩👧👦 Immigrant Family Reunification Class
A class will be held online in Spanish for immigrant families looking to reunite during challenging transitions. Saturday classes will be available April 20 or 27 from 9-11:30 a.m. Register online. For more information, please contact the main office at 703-255-5600 or Sussy Tomer at setomer@fcps.edu.
🌎 Earth Week
It’s been feeling like spring recently, so it’s time to start thinking about FCPS Earth Week! Get2Green is hosting FCPS Earth Week April 22-26, 2024.
- Monday, April 22 - wear green for Earth Day
- Tuesday, April 23 - wear blue for Watershed Day
- Wednesday, April 24 - wear white for Zero Waste Day
- Thursday, April 25 - wear red for Climate Change Day
- Friday, April 26 - wear a nature print for Wildlife Day
Engage students with FCPS Earth Week BINGO boards for elementary and a Day of Service for secondary for the chance to win prizes. Check the Get2Green Earth Week webpage for everything you need to get started.
Looking for more fun Earth Week activities? Join the Fairfax County Park Authority’s Earth Day Fairfax event on Saturday, April 20 from 10am-4pm at Sully Historic Site to kick off your Earth Week. Celebrate the end of Earth Week by joining the Mount Vernon Environment Expo at Fort Hunt Park on Saturday, April 27 from 11am-3pm.
📅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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Additional Calendar Highlights
- Purple Up Day, 4/17
- Madison Pyramid Art Show, 4/18 5:30-7:00 pm
- Progress Reports Go Home, 4/19
- Family Fine Arts Night, 5/1 6:00-7:30 pm
- Teacher Workday | No School, 5/3
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