Principal's Note
Dear Families,
Thank you so much for partnering with us and allowing your child to be part of our Flexible Learning Program. It’s having a significant impact!
As a result, we have decreased our chronic absenteeism rate from 18.9% to 15.9%. Our goal for the school year is to be below 15%. We only have two and a half weeks of school remaining. Let’s finish strong with 100% attendance for the remaining days.
As you know, the end of the school year is packed with events and activities for the students. Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Mr. Eric T. Johnson
Principal
📝 Sign Up for Summer Learning!
Students invited to FCPS Summer Learning programs have received sign up forms. Bus transportation is provided and space is limited, so please make sure to return your registration form ASAP!
SOAR will be at Bush Hill July 8-26 from 9:40am-1:40pm.
If you have questions or misplaced a form, please contact Ms. Reed tlreed@fcps.edu
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 Last Friday was the 3rd annual Creatives Night, and it was a smashing success! Student art work was displayed, and everyone in attendance had opportunities to activate their creativity. We give huge kudos to Ms. Cosier (STEAM teacher) Ms. Dotson (music teacher) and Mr. Johnson (art teacher) for putting together this amazing community event.
 Kindergarteners released their butterflies this week after learning about the life cycle in science!
 Students in Mr. Goldberg's 2nd grade class shared examples of how each of their classmates shows Cheetah P.R.I.D.E - Positive Role Model, Respect, Integrity, Determination, Effort.
 Ms. Woods supported a future Class of 2029 Graduate at an AVID ceremony at Twain.
📚May 28-31 BOGO Book Fair
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 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!
✨June 4 Resource Fair
 Join us for the Resource Fair! The event will take place June 4 from 6-8pm, and is sponsored and funded by Title I. Take home materials to support continued summer learning of math and reading. Gather ideas for positive screen time, and developing creative and critical thinking and Portrait of a Graduate skills. There will be free pizza!
👟June 6 Field Day
 Field Day is almost here! On Thursday, June 6, students in all grade levels will participate in games and activities outside.
9:45am-12:15pm Kindergarten through 2nd grade
1:15pm-3:30pm 3rd through 6th grade
📝We need parent volunteers! Please sign up to help run a station. This day is tons of fun for all, and we'd love you to be a part of it.
On the day of, students should remember athletic shoes, sunscreen, and a water bottle.
Childhelp Speak Up Be Safe
 The Childhelp Speak Up Be Safe Program will be presented to Cameron students during the week of June 3– June 7. The program teaches children about personal safety. The program is voluntary, which means you do not have to allow your child to participate, or you may take your child out of the program at any time. An opt out flyer was sent home in Wednesday folders this week. A trained facilitator will present research-based, age-appropriate lessons that include information for children, parents, teachers and commmunities to reinforce important safety rules. You can find out more information about this program by visiting www.childhelp.org/SpeakUpBeSafe or calling 1-800-4-A-CHILD
Also, if you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Heath, Cameron’s School Counselor at lpheath@fcps.edu or 703-329-2112.
🎾Co-ed Tennis Camp at Edison High School
 A co-ed tennis camp will be held at Edison High School June 24-28 and July 8-12 from 9am-12pm daily. Participation is available to students in grades 3-12.
Pricing - Weekly rate: $175 beginner / $225 advanced. Daily rate: $50 beginner / $65 advanced.
Contact Coach W at rlwimbush@fcps.edu with questions.
📝Register online.
💊End of Year 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. 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).
Any medications which are not picked up on the last day of school will be discarded appropriately.
☀️Sun Safety from Patient First
 This Memorial Day Weekend, stay safe in the sun! Protect yourself from harmful ultraviolet rays.
1. Always use sunscreen with a minimum of SPF 30, even when it's cloudy, and reapply at least every 2 hours.
2. Avoid uninterrupted sun exposure between 10am and 4pm whenever possible.
3. Cover up when you can with long-sleeved shirts and pants.
4. Hats are fine, but remember your baseball caps won't protect your ears and neck from the sun.
🥗 Don’t Forget to Check Your Student’s Lunch Balance!
It’s a busy time of year, and we know there are many priorities on families’ plates. As we approach the end of the school year, it is important to remember to check your students’ MySchoolBucks account and pay any remaining school meal balance.
Families that earn less than 185% of poverty level qualify for free and reduced-price meals. However, an application must be completed and submitted each school year to receive that benefit. The application for the 2024-25 school year will be available this summer.
If families have a current balance and think they may be eligible for free and reduced-price meals, please fill out the FRM application for the 2023-24 school year. Get more information about free and reduced-price lunch.
 ☀️ Enjoy Fun and Resources at the Summer Extravaganza
Stop by Woodson High School on Saturday, June 1, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., for the FCPS Summer Extravaganza. Enjoy face painting, food, music, a moonbounce, alpaca petting, storytime, and student performances — all at no cost! Additional food trucks will be on site selling a variety of treats.
Families are invited to take part in engaging educational activities designed to spark curiosity and growth. Community organizations will be providing tips, resources, and helpful information. Visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage for details and register to attend. Registration is not required, but it’s helpful for planning purposes.
📝 Student Testing Results Coming Soon
Later this month, you will begin receiving your child’s spring assessment results. If you aren’t sure what assessments your child took this year, view this list of tests by grade level on FCPS’ website.
How the results are delivered depends on the test. Scores will be posted in SIS ParentVUE, or sent by mail or from the school or testing organization. Learn what to expect regarding assessment reporting practices and timelines.
Visit FCPS’ website for additional information about student assessments, including what each assessment is testing for and how to interpret the test results. Caregivers should contact their children’s teacher with any testing questions.
📈 New SOL Growth Reports for Grade 3-8 TestsVirginia Standards of Learning (SOL) test results, along with other student data, help demonstrate in which subjects or topics students may need additional academic support.
In order to help interpret SOL results for parents, the Virginia Department of Education has released new Standards of Learning Growth Parent Reports for families of students who took grade 3-8 SOL math and reading tests this spring.
The Growth Parent Report ties together scores from fall and winter Virginia Growth Assessments (VGA) with the student’s current spring SOL results to show their trend in academic progress this year.
Learn how to understand your student’s grade 3-8 SOL results and find resources to support their ongoing learning.Support Your Child’s Success in SIS ParentVUE Signing up for a SIS ParentVUE account helps you to support your child’s academic success. Caregivers can view important information in ParentVUE such as attendance, grades, progress reports, and assessment scores.
Once you have activated a ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same ParentVUE account. A SIS ParentVUE app is available for Apple and Android devices.
Need help creating a SIS ParentVUE account? This video explains the steps. Find out more. To create a new account, please contact Leah Donlin lpdonlin@fcps.edu for an activation letter.
If you already have an account, be sure your contact information is up-to-date. Parents/guardians can update their phone numbers or email addresses in the Parent/Guardian section. View more information.
Important Dates
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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