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Dear Cardinal Families,
We are excited to welcome Lilethe Palza as our new Family Liaison. Our family liaison serves as a vital bridge between our school community and families. Family Liaisons work tirelessly to ensure all families feel welcome, informed, and empowered to support their child's education. This includes translating documents and communications into different languages, helping families navigate school procedures and resources, and connecting them with important community services. By building strong relationships with families from all backgrounds, our family liaison fosters a collaborative environment where everyone can work together for student success. Read below for a message from Ms. Palza and please reach out to her by calling the main office or emailing her at lscastellonp@fcps.edu if you need support.
Warmly,
Allison Hoak, Principal
Jon Kemmerer, Assistant Principal
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🎺🎻Spring Concert 🎙️
Please join us on May 29th at 6:00 pm in the gym for our Spring Strings, Chorus, and Band Concerts.
- Performers need to arrive at 5:30.
- Strings students report to the cafeteria.
- Chorus students report to the art room.
- Band students report to the band room.
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Welcome, Ms. Palza!
Hello, I'm Lilethe Palza, your new Family Liaison. I am originally from Bolivia, with a background in Social Communication, mostly in radio. My passion lies in social services and my recent job was working for a non-profit organization that serves undocumented children in the process of becoming reunited with their families. I have two decades of experience working with children from multicultural and diverse backgrounds. I seek opportunities to enhance communities, particularly in Family Services and Community Engagement. I firmly believe that strong families are the cornerstone of thriving communities, and I am eager to continue working towards this goal.
As an immigrant, I empathize with the challenges parents face, which often limit their engagement in the school system. I have co-facilitated various bilingual programs and witnessed the transformation as parents actively participated and found fulfillment in the course. Motivated by this impact, I hope to leverage my expertise towards this mission. I am grateful for the opportunity to be the Family Liaison at Cunningham Park Elementary School!
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💊Medication Pick Up
The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on the last day of school June 12th, 2024 at 1 pm. Medication left in the health room after that time will be destroyed. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student. If your student will be enrolled in a summer program sponsored by Fairfax County Public Schools, the existing medication authorization form(s) may be used for the summer program, but you will need to pick up the medication on the last day of school and deliver the medication and completed forms to the summer learning site on the first day of the summer program. Please let the health room know if you would like a copy of the form(s).
🏫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.
Field Day will be held on Thursday, June 6th at Cunningham Park Elementary School. During this event it is encouraged that students wear closed toe shoes such as sneakers or tennis shoes, wear sunscreen, and bring a reusable water bottle. There will be water bottle filling stations available for students.
3rd-6th grade students will be participating in Field Day from 9-11AM in a variety of indoor and outdoor games with a majority being outside. Students are encouraged to bring a change of clothes in case they get wet. If you would like to sign up to volunteer for the 3rd-6th grade Field Day you can access the sign up genius HERE
Kindergarten-2nd grade students will participate in field day during their one-hour specials block. Kindergarten will have field day from 12-1PM, 1st grade will have Field Day from 1:05-2:05 PM and 2nd grade will have Field Day from 2:10-3:10 PM.
During Field Day for both 3rd-6th and K-2nd students there will be a break station where students will be offered a 4 ounce snow cone. The snow cone will be made on site using the school snow cone machine, ice from the school ice machine, and SNAPPY snow cone syrup. Mrs. Petty will be sending a letter home with your child with the nutrition label and ingredients.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Petty at clpetty1@fcps.edu.
🎓 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!
 Enjoy Learning, Fun, and Helpful Information at the Extravaganza!
Stop by Woodson High School on Saturday, June 1, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., for the FCPS Summer Extravaganza! Families are invited to participate in engaging educational activities designed to spark curiosity and inspire growth. In addition to learning activities, enjoy tips and helpful information for families. Enjoy face painting, food, music, a moon bounce, a petting zoo, storytime, and student performances — at no cost!
Visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage for more details and register to attend. Registration is not required, but it's helpful for planning purposes.
😎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.
Fairfax County is hosting its 1st Puzzle Hunt on June 15. The Solving Fun Puzzle Pals have been hard at work, creating an exhilarating adventure for puzzle solvers. This is a unique community event that will take you on a journey to the wonderful parks in Fairfax County. Starting this summer, solve one puzzle or do them all. Puzzles are filled with creative thinking, logic, and wordplay. They are designed to be challenging and accessible for all skill levels. Solve the puzzles and then find clues at the parks for a final meta-puzzle. Walk, bike, and roll at our wonderful local parks with friends and family. For more information go to www.solvingfun.com/fairfax.
Additional Calendar Highlights
- Holiday | No School, 5/27
- Spring Concert, 5/29 at 6 pm
- Field Day, 6/6
- Last Day of School and 2 hour Early Release, 6/12
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