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6/5: Woodson Grad Walk 2:30 PM
Spring Chorus Concert 6:30 PM
6/7: Field Day-Sign up to volunteer!
6/10: DHH Picnic
6/11: 6th Grade Promotion at Woodson HS 1:30 PM
6/12: Last Day of School! Dismissal 2:05PM
 1st Grade Animal Museum
Third Grade Cities
Kindergarten Fruit with Families
Dear CWES Families,
What a fantastic week we just had at Canterbury Woods! It was a celebration of all the amazing learning that has occurred throughout the year.
From exciting field trips (which we hope you have already heard about) to kindergarten Fruit with Families, as well as observing our students showcase their amazing end-of-year projects in 1st and 3rd grade, the energy was contagious!
As you visit the school over the next week and a half, be sure to check out our lost and found. It continues to be overflowing with unclaimed items. Please take a moment to look for any belongings your child may have misplaced; all items have been moved near the front office. Any unclaimed items will be donated to charity on June 14th.
Medication reminder:
The school health room would like to remind parents and guardians that all medications stored in the health room must be picked up no later than 2:05 on the last day of school. Any medication left in the health room after this time will be destroyed. It is the school policy that medications must be retrieved by the parent or guardian and cannot be sent home with the student. If you have any questions, please contact Veronica Yañez, our school health room aide, or Tiffany Meakins, our public health nurse, at 703-764-5610.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Leslie Malkowski, Kristi McGeehan, and Moonhee Doan
CWES Administrative Team
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.
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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 School Board Votes to Adopt Fiscal Year 2025 Approved Budget
The Fairfax County School Board voted to adopt Fairfax County Public Schools’ (FCPS) Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Approved Budget at their last board meeting. The FY 2025 Approved Budget totals $3.7 billion — a net increase of $233.2 million or 6.6% over the previous year.
The FY 2025 Approved Budget focuses on providing educational excellence for all students and ensuring that employees’ hard work and dedication are acknowledged through competitive compensation. Both of these efforts fully align with the FCPS 2023-30 Strategic Plan.
Nearly 86% of the Approved Budget is targeted at instruction. Key budget highlights include funding for a 4% compensation increase for all employees; maintaining existing class size formulas and providing necessary support to all students; and expanding athletics offerings, additional athletic trainers, and enhanced stipends for fine and performing arts.
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.
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 Tests
Virginia 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.
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.
 ☀️ 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 attendance is important all year, up to the last day of school. Attendance affects student performance and school accreditation. See how to:
- Check your child’s attendance record.
- Help your student stay engaged at school.
- Report future absences.
- Understand the FCPS school calendar.
Learn more about attendance resources.
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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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