Principals' Note
Dear Families,
We are excited to announce that we qualify for an additional assistant principal position for the 2024-2025 school year. Our student numbers are increasing, which also impacts our staffing needs.
Ms. Snyder and I have been discussing the profile of a candidate who possesses qualities and skills that will complement both of us. In addition, we are gathering feedback from our staff and families to ensure your input is included.
We are expanding our special education programming, adding preschool special education and preschool autism services. Our student body has grown by nearly one hundred students in just one year. As these numbers increase, we are working with facilities to accommodate our growing community.
Please use the Community Feedback Form to share your feedback on the qualities you believe our new assistant principal should have. Your input is valuable as we welcome this new member to our administrative team and school community.
Thank you to our new 2024-2025 PTA President, Annie Rousy who will be joining the panel to interview candidates. We look forward to receiving your feedback as we screen resumes and candidates that might be potentially a good fit for our community.
Sincerely,
Mr. Eric T. Johnson, Principal
Ms. Amanda Snyder, Assistant Principal
⛱ PTA End-of-Year Picnic
We are excited to announce that the PTA is sponsoring an end-of-year picnic for families this coming Friday, May 31st, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM on the school’s lawn. If you plan to attend and need to change your child’s dismissal arrangements to walker or Kiss & Ride, please notify your child’s classroom teacher and the main office.
Please note that all students must be accompanied by a family member who is 18 years of age or older. Students are not allowed to attend unaccompanied. We look forward to seeing everyone to celebrate a phenomenal school year!
📚Library News
 We are finishing the year with lots of activities in the library! Our PreK-2nd grade students celebrated all the great reading they did this year with a party inspired by one of Mrs. Migs' favorite Virginia Reads Award Nominees, Luli and the Language of Tea by Andrea Wang. We had tea parties with iced tea, cookies, music and stories.
We also had the BOGO Book Fair in the library this week. Students have been shopping for lots of new books to read this summer—and getting twice as many with the BOGO deal! We surpassed our goal and have sold approximately 1,100 books for your families to enjoy reading this summer.
The library staff has also been busy checking in LOTS of books this week. All student books are now due back to the library to be cleaned and shelved for next year. There are still over 600 library books out and around the school community. If you receive an overdue notice, please send those books back right away. If a book is lost, we ask that you pay a $5 fee to help replace it. Thank you for your support of the Cameron Library!
✨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.
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.
Read the news release.
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Online Campus Summer Registration Closing Soon!
Registration for summer classes with FCPS' Online Campus will close on Friday, June 7. Online campus courses are for students in grades 7-12. Email OnlineCampus@fcps.edu or call 703-503-7781 with any questions.
Other Summer Learning Opportunities
Chantilly Academy will host an AFA CyberCamp from Monday, June 24, to Friday, June 28, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. This camp would be a great fit for rising fifth through eighth graders of all skill levels interested in learning more about the importance of cybersecurity and gaining skills to protect themselves and others from cyber threats. Discounts are available for students eligible for free and reduced-price meals. Visit the camp website for more information.
Registration is also still available for the Institute for the Arts (IFTA) and Elementary-IFTA (E-IFTA) arts camps, and Credit Recovery Academy.
☎️ Family 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.
💪 Let's Finish the School Year Strong!
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.
LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
In the month of June, we recognize the resilience and determination of the many individuals who are fighting to live freely and authentically. We stand with those facing an ongoing struggle against discrimination and injustice. This Pride Month, we affirm our obligation to uphold the dignity of all people. Each individual in our school community should feel valued for who they are. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
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Caribbean American Heritage Month
FCPS celebrates the rich diversity and honors the many contributions of immigrants of Caribbean heritage to our nation during the month of June. Caribbean individuals are some of the most ethnically diverse in the world. There are more than 8.5 million individuals in the United States born in the Caribbean or of Caribbean ancestry. Learn more about Caribbean American Heritage Month.
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June 7 Gun Violence Awareness Day/Wear Orange
The first Friday in June is recognized as National Gun Violence Awareness Day. Also known as Wear Orange Day, it was first organized by students in 2013. Information about gun violence prevention is available on our website.
Important Dates
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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