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To read this newsletter in other languages, please visit our website.
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Dear Cardinal Families,
I would like to extend our deepest gratitude to our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher, Jenna Murgia, for her recent presentation at our last PTA meeting on our school's Advanced Academic Programs.
During the presentation, Ms. Murgia provided a comprehensive overview of the advanced academic services offered at our school, shedding light on the myriad opportunities available to our students. From enrichment programs to challenging lessons, Ms. Murgia's insights have undoubtedly inspired our community to aim higher and reach further in pursuit of academic success.
Moreover, Ms. Murgia’s commitment to inclusivity and accessibility within our advanced academic programs is a testament to her unwavering belief in the potential of every student. By fostering an environment that values diversity and celebrates individual strengths, she ensures that each student has the support and resources they need to thrive academically.
Beyond the classroom, our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher serves as a beacon of guidance and encouragement for both students and parents alike. Ms. Murgia’s willingness to go above and beyond to address questions, provide mentorship, and facilitate meaningful discussions reflects her genuine investment in the success and well-being of our community.
Ms. Murgia's presentation can be found on the the CPES PTA's website.
Warmly,
Allison Hoak, Principal
Jon Kemmerer, Assistant Principal
🎨Family Fine Arts Night 🎼
You are invited to join us on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 from 6:00-7:30 pm for a night of Art, Music, PE, Spanish, and Poetry!
Here is the schedule of events:
- 6:00-6:30 Art Walk (Main Hallway & Art Room), Musical Ensemble by selected band students (Main Lobby), Jump Rope (Gym)
- Transition to the Cafeteria
- 6:30-7:30 Musical Recorder Ensemble, Strings Serenade, Poetry Slam, Spanish Songs (Cafeteria)
Attendance in the Early Grades
Many of our youngest students miss 10 percent of the school year—about 18 days a year or just two days every month. Chronic absenteeism in kindergarten, and even preK, can predict lower test scores, poor attendance and retention in later grades, especially if the problem persists for more than a year.
Who Is Affected
Kindergarten and 1st grade classes often have absenteeism rates as high as those in high school. Many of these absences are excused, but they still add up to lost time in the classroom.
Why It Matters
If children don’t show up for school regularly, they miss out on fundamental reading and math skills and the chance to build a habit of good attendance that will carry them into college and careers.
❤️🩹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.
Class Placement for 2024-2025 School Year
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.
🌎 Earth Week Spirit Week
We are celebrating our Earth and invite our students to join us for Earth Week Spirit Week!
- 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? Celebrate the end of Earth Week by joining the Mount Vernon Environment Expo at Fort Hunt Park on Saturday, April 27 from 11am-3pm.
Gently Used Spirit Wear
Has your child outgrown their CPES spirit wear? Is your child moving on to middle school? Are you wondering what you can do with your child's spirit wear? You are in luck! We will be collecting gently used Cunningham Park Spirit Wear to share with new families that move to our neighborhood during the school year and miss the opportunity to purchase. These donations will help new students feel more connected and create a sense of belonging for them. We will be collecting these items in the main office. Please drop them off anytime during the school day. Thank you!
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👨👩👧👦 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 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.
📅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
- Family Fine Arts Night, 5/1 6:00-7:30 pm
- Teacher Workday | No School, 5/3
- SOL Testing, 5/7 - 5/21
- Holiday | No School, 5/27
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