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August 19th: First Day of School! Doors open at 9:10
August 29th: Woodson Football Elementary Feeder Night
August 30th, September 2nd: Student Holidays
September 5th: Back to School Night 6:00-7:30 PM
September 13th: Cougar Crawl
September 16th: 3 Hour Early Release 1:05PM-please complete survey
Please bookmark the FCPS School Calendar to stay informed about school holidays, breaks, and observances.
Dear CWES Families,
What a fantastic day it was at our open house! It was truly heartwarming to see all the smiling faces and to feel the excitement in the air as we came together to celebrate the start of a new school year.
Your enthusiasm and support are what make our community so special, and we can't wait to see that energy carry into the first day of school on Monday. We’re all set for a year full of learning, growth, and new adventures, and we’re thrilled to have each and every one of you as part of this journey.
Thank you for making the open house such a memorable event. Here's to a wonderful school year ahead—let’s make it our best one yet!
Have a wonderful weekend,
Leslie Malkowski, Kristi McGeehan, and Mindy Milliron
CWES Administrative Team
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My name is Lauren Marshall, and I’m very excited to join the 6th Grade Team at Canterbury Woods. I went to UVA where I received my Bachelor’s in Music and Master’s in Elementary Education. This is my 19th year teaching, and I have taught in Richmond, Los Angeles, and most recently DC. I enjoy running on trails, tent camping, cooking, and discovering a good word pun! I have two boys, Indie (Grade 3) and August (Kindergarten), both of whom will be attending Canterbury Woods this year. I’m looking forward to a year full of growth for myself, my children, and my students. |
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I’m the new ESOL teacher at CWES and excited to be a part of the cougar community. Originally from Salt Lake City, I have lived and studied in a variety of places from Spain to Jerusalem, grabbing degrees from BYU, Vanderbilt, and American University along the way. With 8 nieces and nephews and 13 great nieces and nephews, “aunt” is my favorite title. Among other things, I love travel, languages, Broadway shows, reading, trying new foods, and taking long walks. |
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My name is Sarah Edwards and I am thrilled to be joining the amazing teaching staff at CWES this year! I have my masters degree in Elementary Education and Learning Disabilities from Marymount University. I have previously taught 5th grade in FCPS and most recently taught at a private preschool. I am excited to be supporting the students in 2nd and 3rd grade this year. When I am not at school you can find me on the sidelines of a sports field cheering on my two sons who are 9 and 11. I am looking forward to meeting you and your wonderful children! |
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My name is Katy Saini. This is my first year as a Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing/Multiple Disabilities. I’ve been with the Canterbury Woods family since 2015 as a Public Health Training Assistant. I’m originally from Richmond, VA. My husband and I are two proud fur parents of two black cats. I’ve recently graduated from James Madison University with the first Bachelor’s FCPS/JMU Special Education co-hort. I’m Deaf/Hard of Hearing and use American Sign Language. I am learning how to cue. I love to travel, and the beach is my happy place. I’m enrolled at Rochester Institute of Technology for my Masters in Deaf Education online for the next two years. Go Dukes and Go Tigers! |
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Hello! My name is Katherine Weller and I’m so excited to be a 3rd Grade AAP teacher here at Canterbury Woods! I’m a recent double graduate of Penn State with my undergrad in Elementary Education and a master’s in Special Education. I’m new to the NoVa area but grew up in Dallas, TX and Charlotte, NC. I’m a huge sports fan, especially for all things Penn State and the Dallas Cowboys! When I’m not at school, you can find me reading or exploring the area with my friends! |
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Hello! I am a new special education teaching working in 5th , Jankarla Pierola and I graduated from Longwood University. Go Lancers! I am a product of FCPS, I graduated from Woodson HS. In my free time I enjoy watching movies, musicals, and hangout with my friends and family! I also love getting involved with my Bolivian culture by going to events in the area. I am thrilled to be here at Canterbury Woods Elementary School!! |
Monday, AUGUST 19, is the first day of school. The doors open at 9:10 AM for students to enter the building. The school day begins at 9:20 AM when students are expected to be in their classrooms, seated and ready. Daily announcements and instruction will begin promptly at 9:20 AM. Student dismissal is at 4:05.
In addition to staff members on duty, we have an incredible force of Student Safety Patrols in grades 5 and 6 who have been trained by Patrol Sponsor Debbie Rozek to support both arrival and dismissal procedures. Please help us keep everyone safe by respecting the guidelines we have set for arrival and dismissal each day.
ARRIVAL
For the security of our students and staff, we do not allow parents to escort their children to the classrooms. We have found over the years that students are happiest and most ready for the day when goodbyes are said at the bus stop for Bus Riders, in the car for Kiss & Riders, and outside Door 1 for walkers.
If your child is bringing supplies that they cannot carry independently, please label them with your child's name and teacher and drop them off in the office for us to get to the classroom.
To ensure the security of all staff and students, ALL WALKERS MUST ENTER THROUGH DOOR 1.
At 9:10 AM, Door 1 will open for all walkers who should proceed directly to their classrooms or if your child is eating breakfast, they should wait for the doors to be opened and go directly to the cafeteria. Kindergartners will be collected by class in the lobby and brought to their classrooms by student safety patrols.
Bell rings at 9:20 AM and all students should be in class by that time.
DISMISSAL
Bell rings at 4:05 PM.
All students K-6 should know how they will be going home from school each day, whether they are a WALKER, BUS RIDER or KISS & RIDER. Please also work on remembering the following, especially for students in grades 2-6:
- WALKERS: Who they walk home with and where they are supposed to meet them
- KISS & RIDERS: Their Kiss & Ride number
- BUS RIDERS: Their bus number and bus stop
Please discuss this information with your child.
KISS & RIDERS
Kiss & Ride numbers are the same from year-to-year. If your family is new to the building this year, your child(ren) will be given a Kiss & Ride hangtag that you should display on your rearview mirror.
Lost your hangtag? You can always write your Kiss & Ride Number on a piece of paper and put it on your dashboard.
Kiss & Riders in grades K-2 will dismiss from the gym. Staff and patrols will be on hand to ensure they go outside when their car arrives.
Kiss & Riders in grades 3-6 will remain in their classrooms and watch for their Kiss & Ride numbers on our Silent Dismissal slide, which is displayed on the Smartboard in every classroom. When they see their number, they will come to their car. Teachers will encourage students to remember and watch for their numbers.
WALKERS
In the afternoons, Kindergarten walkers are met at Door 6 (by playground) and first grade walkers are dismissed nearby out of Door 5. Walkers in grades 2-6 are free to exit the building through whichever door is most convenient for their family, so discuss with your children where on the school grounds you wish to meet up if you are escorting them home. NOTE: Kindergartners are required to have an adult escort.
BUS RIDERS
Students in K-1 will be escorted to their buses. All Kindergarten students must be met at the bus stop.
Students in Grades 2-6 will watch for their bus numbers on our Silent Dismissal slide. Teachers will have bus number information to encourage students to leave at the appropriate time.
Need to communicate an early dismissal or a change in dismissal plans for a particular day? Please use the Change in Transportation Form BEFORE NOON on the day of the change to notify both front office staff and classroom teachers of these changes. (The Form is also available on the Canterbury Woods website. Scroll down and look for the blue box on the right.)
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