Principal's Note
Dear Cameron Community,
As we reflect on the past school year, we are overwhelmed with gratitude for the tireless efforts and unwavering support of our Parent Teacher Association (PTA). This incredible team has been the backbone of so many enriching activities and initiatives that have enhanced our students' learning experiences and fostered a vibrant school community. We would like to extend our deepest thanks to this year’s PTA officers: Lee Wilson (President), Honeyhline Heidemann (Vice-President), and Annie Roussy (Treasurer).
Under their leadership, our PTA has not only successfully organized but also generously supported various key events, including field trips for different grade levels, the much-loved school dance, family-friendly movie nights, the festive Hallowingo, and our enjoyable Family Picnic. The PTA’s commitment shone brightly during Teacher Appreciation Week, making our wonderful teachers feel valued and supported. Moreover, their efforts in orchestrating our first Fun Run was a resounding success, raising an impressive $14,000! These funds will go a long way in supporting our school’s programs and future activities.
As we bid farewell to this year’s officers, we are excited to welcome our new PTA President for the 2024-2025 school year, Ms. Annie Roussy. Having already shown incredible dedication as our Treasurer, we are confident that her leadership will usher in another successful chapter for our school.
Thank you once again to all our PTA members and volunteers for your dedication. It is your hard work and passion that help make Cameron a wonderful place for our children to learn and grow.
With warmest regards,
Mr. Eric T. Johnson
Principal
🧠May 17 Creatives Night
Join us for the 3rd annual Creatives Night from 5:30-7:30pm! The night will feature student work from Art, Music, and Steam. Activities include construction, robotics, crafts, and games. Pizza will be served!
📚May 28-31 BOGO Book Fair
 Save the Date!
The library is hosting a BOGO Book Fair next week, May 28-31! Everything at the fair is Buy One, Get One FREE so that your students can get twice as many great books for summer reading. We will kick of the fair with Family Night on Tuesday, May 28. The fair will be open until 6:00 so you can shop as a family. The fair will be open during school hours through the rest of the week.
We need your help to make the Book Fair a success. If you would like to volunteer your time to help students find the perfect summer reading books, sign up to volunteer (https://bit.ly/3UCYBRr) and you'll receive a $5 Book Fair gift card for every shift you serve.
Check out the Book Fair website (https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/cameroncheetahs) to preview the books, set up an eWallet for cash-free shopping, or sign up to volunteer. Thank you for your support!
Arrival & Dismissal
📋 Check-Ins
Please remember, if your child arrives after 9:20AM, you must escort them into the main office and sign them in. Students are not admitted into the building until 9:00AM. Unless, you have something prearranged with a teacher or your child attends SACC. Please do not drop your student off at school any earlier, there will be no adult supervision available.
🚪Check-Outs
Please remember you must sign your student out in the main office. Be prepared to show your photo ID when you arrive. The office works efficiently to retrieve students from wherever they are in building, so please arrive early enough to give staff enough time to locate your student so you can arrive at your next destination on time. The front office will not call for students prior to parents arrival for pickup. All student exchanges and contact must go through the office. If dismissal changes are going to occur please notify the main office by 2pm to give us ample time to notify the teachers. Thanks for your cooperation in making sure our student population is safe while at school!
Testing Calendar
Reading and science SOLs have been completed! Up next, we take on math! Students have demonstrated P.R.I.D.E. by putting considerable effort into doing their best on their tests!
May 20
- 3rd Math SOL ✏️
- 6th Reading iReady
May 21
May 22
May 23
May 24
May 28
- SOL Retakes - Reading 📘
- 4th Reading iReady
- 6th Math iReady
May 29
May 30
- SOL Retakes - Science 🧪️
- 4th Math iReady
- 5th Reading iReady
May 31
June 3
2024-2025 Class Placement and Family Input
Class Placement Family Input
We are starting to work on our plans for the 2024-2025 school year! Class placements are an essential component of learning and building community. If you have information that you would like us to consider as we determine placements, please share your input by answering a few questions in the attached form. We know that a good teacher-student match and a productive mix of children are ingredients for success, and we carefully consider each child’s strengths and needs during this process. Please do not request specific teachers, as this does not take into account the many variables we must take into consideration. It is far more valuable to share particular academic or behavioral information. Completion of this form is optional. If you would like to provide input, you may use this online form or a hard copy may be sent to the office by May 17th. This is a hard deadline.
😎Register Today for FCPS Summer Camps
Registration for FCPS Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts (IFTA/E-IFTA) camps closes on Friday, June 7. Tuition is waived for students eligible for free and reduced-price meals. Bus transportation is available from select FCPS high schools and middle schools. Learn more about Summer Learning and Fun for Students.
Family Life Education Materials Available for Review
The recommended Family Life Education instructional materials are available for community review through Monday, June 10, at 4:30 p.m. View details and a feedback form.
Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow. We All Belong Here!
In FCPS, we all belong. From the first day of school, to the last day of school, every child matters. If your student is having a hard time finishing the year strong and attending school, please contact a trusted adult at the school—a teacher, counselor, or administrator. Visit FCPS’ website for more attendance resources.
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Attendance matters!
We want you to keep your child home when they are sick, however, we ask that you please refrain from scheduling trips and other non-essential travel during the school week.
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Please remember to email or call the attendance line with any messages regarding your student's attendance. Absences and late arrivals should be reported to avoid getting a robo-call from FCPS. If you email the teacher to let them know about your student's attendance, please copy CameronElem.Attendance@fcps.edu to ensure your message reaches our attendance staff. You can also call, 703-329-2129 to report any attendance messages.
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🎓 Calling All Alumni and Friends!
Educate Fairfax is proud to introduce FCPS Alumni & Friends, an online network of alumni, teachers, parents/caregivers, and community members with ties to Fairfax County Public Schools. Whether you are a recent FCPS graduate or you’ve returned to Fairfax to work or raise your own family, this network will celebrate our alumni and friends of FCPS through stories, news and events, reunions, homecoming, and other activities. It’s also a great way to rekindle old friendships and build new ones. Join FCPS Alumni & Friends today!
Important Dates
May 17: Creatives Night, 5:30-7:30pm
May 27: No School, Memorial Day
May 28: Book Fair Family Night, 4-6pm
May 28-31: BOGO Book Fair
May 31: PTA End of Year Picnic, 4:30-6:30pm
June 4: Resource Fair, 6-8pm
June 5: "Shine Bright" 6th Grade Class Dance, 4-6pm
June 6: Field Day
June 10: 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony, Edison HS, 6pm
June 12: Last Day of School, Early Release 2:00pm
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