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 Dear Mighty Red Bird Families,
It's been a fantastic start to the new school year! We've loved welcoming back our students and families and seeing everyone settle into the routine. The first week back was filled with learning, collaboration, and positive interactions.
We're thrilled to witness the friendships being formed and renewed, both old and new. It's clear that our focus on building a strong sense of community is paying off. We can't wait to see what the rest of the year brings.
Thank you for your ongoing support. Together, we're creating an amazing learning environment where our students can thrive. Here's to an incredible year ahead!
We are still in need of parent responses to our Early Release Monday survey. If you have not already done so, please fill out this form https://forms.gle/iTEUznvzi6AZGoPW8 indicating your preference by August 30th. The first early release Monday for Cardinal Forest is Monday, September 16th.
Thank you for your support!
Ms. Drake, Mrs. Agner, Mrs. Long
Upcoming Dates 📆
August 30--Labor Day Holiday--NO SCHOOL
September 2--Labor Day Holiday--NO SCHOOL
September 16--3-hour Early Release @ 1:05 pm
September 19 - Back to School Night
🎵 Instrumental Music
Band & Strings Registration continues through Thursday, August 29th! If you are in 4th, 5th, or 6th Grade, you may register for Strings classes this year. If you are in 5th or 6th Grade, you may register for Band classes. Please use this form to sign up your child: https://forms.gle/o39Z81ct4YmZnL2NA
🚌🚗🚶🏽♂️Arrival and Dismissal
Thank you, Cardinal Forest Community, for your cooperation as we work together to ensure our students get to and from school safely each day. Please remember to use the designated crosswalks when crossing the street. We would also like to remind parents and caregivers using Kiss and Ride for drop off and pick up to refrain from holding their phones while driving. Your continued support makes a world of difference in keeping our children safe.
DID YOU KNOW?
- Starting in kindergarten, too many absences can cause children to fall behind in school.
- Missing 10 percent (or about 2 days per month) can make it harder to learn to read.
- Students can still fall behind if they miss just a day every few weeks.
- Being late to school may lead to poor attendance.
- Absences can affect the whole classroom if the teacher has to slow down learning to help children catch up.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
- Set a regular bed time and morning routine.
- Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
- Find out what day school starts and make sure your child has the required shots.
- Introduce your child to her teachers and classmates before school starts to help her transition.
- Don’t let your child stay home unless she is truly sick. Keep in mind complaints of a stomachache or headache can be a sign of anxiety and not a reason to stay home.
- If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers, school counselors, or other parents for advice on how to make her feel comfortable and excited about learning.
- Develop back-up plans for getting to school if something comes up. Call on a family member, a neighbor, or another parent.
- Avoid medical appointments and extended trips when school is in session.
Submitting Attendance
Daylong absences need to be submitted through SIS ParentVUE. Log in to the platform and click “Report Absence.” If your child is going to be Tardy, report it as an absence in SIS ParentVUE with a note that indicates the child will be arriving late. The absence will be updated upon arrival.
Note: Changes of transportation should still be reported directly to your school’s front office.
Student Rights and Responsibilities
2024-25 Student Rights and Responsibilities: A Guide for Families (PDF) explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable and supportive school environment.
Parent/Guardian Signature Sheet
Please log on to your SIS ParentVUE account and sign to acknowledge review of this document OR sign and return the Signature Sheet to your child’s teacher by September 30, 2024.
https://www.fcps.edu/about-fcps/leadership/policies-regulations-notices/student-rights-and-responsibilities-srr
ParentVue
Access your student’s attendance records, grades, and assignments at any time with SIS ParentVUE. Parents/caregivers should receive an activation code when they register their child. Contact Karen Stephens (kdstephens@fcps.edu) if you need a code.
Once you have activated a SIS 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 SIS ParentVUE account. Access SIS ParentVUE using an app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android devices.
Need help creating an account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE
Employment Opportunities!
Come join our Nest!
We have multiple opportunities for you to join our Nest as a staff member!
* Part Time STEAM
* Cafeteria Hosts
* Substitute Teacher
If you are interested, please contact Mr. Geovany Baires at gbaires@fcps.edu
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