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Dear Cardinal Families,
We are thrilled to share that our first day of school was a resounding success! As we embarked on this new academic year, it was truly inspiring to witness the excitement and enthusiasm of our students as they took their first steps towards a year filled with learning, growth, and discovery.
Our theme for the year, "Learning Takes Flight," perfectly captured the spirit of the day as our students spread their wings and soared into new adventures. From the moment they entered our school doors, their faces radiated joy and anticipation. Our dedicated teachers created warm and welcoming classrooms, fostering a love of learning from the very beginning.
We are incredibly grateful for your partnership in making this day so special. Your support and encouragement are invaluable as we work together to create a thriving learning community.
We look forward to a fantastic year ahead filled with countless opportunities for our students to learn, grow, and reach new heights.
Warmly,
Allison Hoak, Principal
Jon Kemmerer, Assistant Principal
🏫Back to School Events 🍎
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Back-to-School Night - Tuesday, August 27 from 5:30-7:00 pm: Learn from our teachers about our goals for the year, school policies, and classroom procedures followed by time in your child’s classroom to see where their learning will take place this year! This is a parent only event. The schedule for the evenings is as follows:
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5:30-5:40 pm Make your way to your child’s classroom
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5:40-6:10 pm First Session - Teachers will repeat their presentation again at the Second Session
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6:10-6:20 pm Transition and visit with specialists in the cafeteria
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6:20-6:50 pm Second Session - This is a repeat of the First Session
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6:50-7:00 pm Visit with specialists in the cafeteria
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Labor Day Break: Friday, August 30 - Tuesday, September 2, No School
✅Parent Checklist
Please use this checklist to prepare your family for the new school year. It contains all of the helpful link to all the forms that you will need to complete so your child has a wonderful start to the year!
⏹️SIS ParentVue: set up your account and view your child's information. If you need to register for a ParentVue Account please click on the following link: SIS Parent Account Overview, Login, and Registration
⏹️SR&R: Please log on to your SIS ParentVue account and sign to acknowledge review of the Student Rights & Responsibilities document. Check back to the link for updated 24-25 SRR document.
⏹️Parent Digital Consent: Please log into the following link. The opt out must be renewed yearly, for the following permissions: digital resources, SEL Screener Opt-out, Counseling Opt-out, accept FCPS device, Family Life Education Opt-out, SOL retest permission, objection to release of information to outside organizations and release of directory information to the public.
⏹️Early Release Monday Survey: Please see the next section below and complete the form for your child. Thank you!
⏹️Free & Reduced Lunch Application: Students who qualify for free and reduced-price meals receive breakfast and lunch at school at no cost. Families should complete the application before the start of each school year. Approved applications may also qualify students for additional benefits. Apply on the Free and Reduced-Price Meals webpage.
⏹️Immunizations: Now is the time to make sure your child’s school-required immunizations are up-to-date! If you have a student returning to Cunningham Park ES and vaccine updates have been requested, please provide these to the school office as soon as possible. For a list of Back-to-School Immunization Clinics and information click here.
📅Early Release Mondays
If you have not yet completed the Early Release Monday form, please do so as soon as possible. https://forms.gle/71G9kYQnswPn14wu5 A form needs to be completed for each child who attends Cunningham Park Elementary. The form covers the first two early release Mondays, scheduled for September 23, 2024 and October 28, 2024. Please submit your form by August 19, 2024 so we can begin planning for the first early release day.
Staff will confirm the after school supervision plan for each student in early September. If you have any questions, please refer to the FCPS Early Release Monday website, email ESPlanning@fcpse.edu, or call the main office at 703-255-5600.
The following dates are planned for Early Release Mondays throughout the school year:
- September 23
- October 28
- November 25
- February 24
- March 17
- April 28
- May 19
🚗Kiss and Ride Procedures 🚙
Arrival: To ensure student safety and supervision, please be mindful of the following for arrival:
- Students should not arrive at school unsupervised/ without an adult earlier than 8:20 AM.
- Breakfast starts at 8:20 AM and our first bell for all students to enter the building is at 8:30 AM.
- Students are expected to be in their classroom when the second bell rings by 8:40 AM. If your child arrives after 8:40 AM, please bring your child into the office to sign in.
Kiss & Ride: Our Kiss and Ride path is marked on the map below in yellow. On inclement weather days we experience a higher volume of cars and will use the white path for overflow Kiss and Ride cars. Please review these safety tips:
- Please remain in your car.
- Children may enter and exit on the passenger side only.
- Make sure your child can independently buckle and unbuckle safety belts/car seats and open/close doors on their own.
Dismissal: On the occasion that your child will be leaving school in a different way than usual, please call the office before 3:00 PM to notify us of this change.
🎺Band and Strings Registration is now Open!🎻
Please ensure your child is registered for band and strings! Registration is due Thursday, August 29th. Fourth graders can register here, fifth and sixth graders can register here. Not sure what instrument you want to play? There is a band and strings instrument fair Monday, August 26th from 6:30-8:30 at James Madison High School. For more info, click here!
Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights
Fairfax County Public Schools wants all parents and caregivers to understand its policies regarding surveys, records, curriculum, privacy, and related rights.
In its Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights and Opt-Out Forms (Annual Notice), FCPS provides explanations of the rights listed above as well as forms that may be used to exercise opt-out choices. Two versions of the Annual Notice are available: a grades K-8 version and a grades 9-12 version. Parents/caregivers with children at different grade levels should read each applicable version of the Annual Notice, because the notices and opt-out rights vary depending on the student’s grade level.
Get more information and view the 2024-25 Opt-Out Booklets.
What Is a School Board?
The Fairfax County School Board is responsible for running the public schools in Fairfax County. Twelve school board members are elected by county voters every four years.
A student representative serves on the board as a non-voting member. They are chosen by their peers each year.
The School Board makes general rules and sets guidelines to ensure Fairfax County Public Schools runs properly. They follow the laws of Virginia and the rules set by the Virginia Board of Education.
Learning about your local school board is important. Understanding their policies and initiatives can help you advocate for positive changes and ensure that the educational needs of all students are met. There are many ways to get involved.
Learn more about the school board, how to participate in their meetings, and where to watch school board meetings.
Videos from our School Board members are listed below:
Melanie Meren
Ilryong Moon
Kyle McDaniel
Ryan McElveen
Update Your Child’s Immunizations and Records
Please check with your healthcare provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up-to-date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school.
You can check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to a school’s front office.
If your child needs a vaccine, please make an appointment with your healthcare provider, visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a list of child immunization clinics, or access other local services. If needed, families may also provide other immunization documentation including a healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption or a notarized Religious Exemption Form.
Find more information on immunizations on the FCPS website.
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