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 Dear Mighty Red Bird Families,
We are thrilled to share that the school year is off to a fantastic start! Our students have shown remarkable kindness, enthusiasm, and readiness to learn from day one. It's truly heartwarming to see the excitement in their eyes as they engage in new experiences and challenges. We are so proud of the positive energy that fills our classrooms and hallways each day.
Our dedicated teachers are working diligently to build strong relationships with their students and establish routines that foster a positive and productive learning environment. This week, our teachers are meeting as collaborative teams to establish their norms and working agreements. This collaborative effort ensures that our teaching teams are grounded in their shared goals and focused on maximizing student learning throughout the year.
We kindly ask that you take a moment to read the important notes below regarding our arrival and dismissal procedures. We deeply appreciate your patience and flexibility as we continue to make adjustments to ensure a safe and smooth process for everyone. Thank you for your continued support and partnership as we work together to make this school year a success!
Warm Regards,
Ms. Drake, Mrs. Agner, Mrs. Long
Upcoming Dates 📆
August 30 & September 2 - NO SCHOOL (Labor Day Holiday)
September 19 - Back to School Night
October 10 - Heritage Night
Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
Thank you for your patience as we work together to make sure we have a safe beginning and ending to our day! Please continue to keep the bus loop clear at all times including during arrival, dismissal, and throughout the day. If you are coming to school during the day, please park in a designated spot. We ask that any students leaving for early dismissal be picked up by 3:00 PM.
Please watch the video to fully understand how our dismissal works for Kiss and Ride and refer to the photos of where your students will be released if they are walkers. (Mr. Hirsch makes a cameo appearance in this video. 😊)
 School Supplies
 
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.
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.
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
Early Release Mondays 📅
We wanted to provide a reminder and follow up to the FCPS communication that was sent in June regarding seven three hour early release Mondays for elementary students in the 24-25 year. Cardinal Forest will have a three hour early release on the below dates:
This time will be utilized for teacher planning time to support students, complete required professional development for the new Virginia Literacy Act, new reading and math standards, and other initiatives.
To help plan for our school’s childcare needs during the early release Mondays, please complete this form if you haven't already: https://forms.gle/iTEUznvzi6AZGoPW8 for each of your children who are enrolled at Cardinal Forest Elementary.
Additional information can be found on the FCPS Early Release Mondays webpage. If you have immediate questions, please email ESPlanning@fcps.edu.
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