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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 (flyer below)
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-Sign up to volunteer!
6/11: 6th Grade Promotion at Woodson HS 1:00 PM
6/12: Last Day of School!
Dear CWES Families,
What a fantastic week we have had here at CWES! We were honored to welcome our superintendent, Dr. Reid, for a visit that showcased the amazing things happening in our classrooms and beyond.
Dr. Reid had the opportunity to see firsthand the engaged learning environment in our classrooms. She visited a first-grade classroom, a kindergarten room, and a 4th-grade class. The energy and enthusiasm of our students were truly inspiring!
Her visit coincided perfectly with Earth Week celebrations. Dr. Reid joined students in exploring our beautiful outdoor garden, a space dedicated to environmental learning and sustainability. We were thrilled to share our students' passion for protecting our planet.
We are grateful to Dr. Reid for taking the time to visit our school. Her visit was a wonderful opportunity to highlight the dedication of our teachers and staff, as well as our incredible students!
This week, we also celebrated our administrative professionals. We consider ourselves fortunate to have such an amazing office staff that ensures a positive and productive environment for students, staff, and families. Their dedication, efficiency, and positive attitudes are truly invaluable. We sincerely appreciate all of their efforts to keep our school running smoothly!
Have a wonderful weekend,
Leslie Malkowski, Kristi McGeehan, and Moonhee Doan
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.
It is with great excitement that we invite you to join us for Field Day on Friday, June 7th!
Grades 4-6 will be in the morning from 9:50-11:50.
Grades K-3 will be in the afternoon from 1:30-3:30.
Please mark your calendars and go to the sign-up genius link below to volunteer your help:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4EADAA2CA4F9C16-47765381-field
We will be having a lot of activity stations, so we will need many parent volunteers! Think warm and dry weather and get ready to join us for the fun!
On Field Day, please be sure your child:
- Brings a labeled water bottle.
- Applies sunscreen before coming to school.
- Wears comfortable clothes and shoes.
- Comes with a positive attitude.
Thanks!!!
Emily Bruce Brad Healey
esbruce@fcps.edu brad.healey@fcps.edu
Physical Education Teacher Physical Education Teacher
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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
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
We are happy to support families with registration and the transition to kindergarten. For more information in other languages, visit FCPS’ Kindergarten Registration webpage.
FCPS is exploring options for adjusting middle school start times and invites the public to be part of the process. All forums will deliver the same presentation and provide the same feedback opportunities. Register for an in-person forum by clicking on one of the following dates:
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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
A virtual forum will be held on Monday, May 13, 6:30-8 p.m. That registration link will be available soon.
While registration is not required, it does help with planning. Language interpretation and childcare will be provided. Learn more about the project exploring middle school start times.
☎️ Parent Information Phone Lines Available in Eight Languages
Parents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS. View the list of phone numbers.
FCPS students in grades 3-12 took the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener during March, providing updated information on skills such as achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. The SEL Screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported.
In late April, individual student SEL Screener results will be available for families in the Documents section of SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent via postal mail.
Get more information about the screener on the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. For support in understanding your individual student’s results or ideas on how to support them at home, please review the Family Guide or contact your student’s school.
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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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