 We love you, Mr. Johnson! As announced, Mr. Johnson's last day at Cameron will be Wednesday, August 28. He is moving to the Atlanta, Georgia area to be closer to family. We wish him only the very best, and we will miss him so much!
✨Use Your ParentVUE Account!
Want to easily access back-to-school forms and checklists? Log in to your SIS ParentVUE account to find forms and make updates.
Update Contact Information
Be among the first to know about weather closings, bus delays, and other critical communications from your school and FCPS by providing your cell phone number and email in SIS ParentVUE. To update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, click the “Online Packets” tab in the upper right of the screen, then click the “Online Verification/Update” icon.
Parents/caregivers who do not have a SIS ParentVUE account should print and complete the Emergency Care Information Form (PDF) and submit it to their child’s school.
Complete Permission Forms
Families can now easily give permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. This online tool can be accessed using your SIS ParentVUE account. Right now, 8% of our families have completed the Digital Resource Consent form. Please make sure you complete this important form! It allows our students to access important learning tools. See the Parent Digital Consent Directions page for more information. Watch this video to see how to use the tool.
Submit Absences
Parents can submit daylong absences through SIS ParentVUE. Log in and click “Report Absence.” Note: Partial day absences and changes of transportation should still be reported directly to the school front office.
Don’t Have a SIS ParentVUE Account Yet?Contact your school for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage.
🏫Back to School Night Aug 28
We are excited to invite you to our Back to School Night on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This important event is a wonderful opportunity for you to connect with our dedicated educators and learn about what the upcoming school year will bring for your child.
To accommodate families who may need to attend more than one session, we will be offering two presentation times. This flexibility ensures that you have opportunities to meet with your child’s teachers and understand both the academic expectations and school-wide policies that will help guide your child’s success this year.
Schedule for the Evening:
6:00 PM - 6:20 PM: Meet specialists and visit FCPS Family Resource Stations - Specialists include STEAM, Technology, Art, Music, PE, Library, Band, Strings, Counselors, Reading, and Math Specialists
6:20 PM - 6:25 PM: Transition to grade-level presentations
6:25 PM - 7:10 PM: First Session 1. Attend grade-level presentation 2. Visit homeroom classroom.
7:10 PM - 7:15 PM: Transition to grade-level presentations
7:15 PM - 8:00 PM: Second Session 1. Attend grade-level presentation 2. Visit homeroom classroom.
We highly encourage all families to attend, as this evening will provide crucial insights into the curriculum, classroom expectations, and the various resources available to support your child’s learning journey. Additionally, you will have the chance to meet and connect with the specialists who will be working closely with your child throughout the year.
We look forward to seeing you on August 28th and working together to make this school year a successful one for your child!
🐾Counselors' Corner
Welcome Cameron Families,
Your School Counselors are so excited to begin a new year of supporting your family through all of the wonderful things your child will experience at Cameron Elementary. Sometimes going back to school can be a major transition, especially for younger students. They may experience separation anxiety or just an overall hesitancy to begin their day. The article How to Cope with Back to School Anxiety is about decreasing the stress in getting your child out the door to school these first few weeks.
We look forward to working with you in support of your child’s social emotional wellness. If you need additional information, please feel free to reach out to us at:
Lisa P Heath
School Counselor
lpheath@fcps.edu
703-329 2153
Grades K, 1, 2, 3, 4
James Franklin
School Counselor (Part-Time, every other Mon, Tues and Thurs)
JSFranklin@fcps.edu
703-329-2153
Grades 5 and 6
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Family Corner
By Susana Trupo
As we welcome back our students and get to know the new students at Cameron, I would like to share essential facts about attendance with you. Learning in elementary school, starting in kindergarten, is sequential; each day builds on earlier learning. So, each day absent is a missed opportunity for your child to learn something they will need to understand more complex material later.
I am sharing some ideas to help your child not miss school. Parents can make a significant difference by helping their children attend school daily. Please review the list and choose strategies that fit your daily schedule.
Possible Strategies for Good Attendance and Participation
- I will talk to my child about how attending/participating in school every day will help my child do well in school and achieve my child’s hopes and
- I will keep an attendance/participation chart at home to track absences.
- At the end of the week, I will recognize my child for attending/participating in school daily (i.e., a visit to the park, a new book, a break from doing chores, a special treat,)
- I will establish routines for bedtime, waking up, and showing up for
- I will develop backup plans for getting my child to school in person, logging in to class, or completing an assignment when I can’t be there to help. I will identify a family member, a neighbor, or an older child who can
- If my child is absent, I will contact the teacher to find out what was
- If my child seems bored, I will contact the teacher to discuss how we might make sure my child is engaged in
- I will help keep my child healthy by making sure my child wears a mask as needed and gets a flu vaccine and other required
- I will set up non-urgent medical and dental appointments for weekdays after
Learn more at attendanceworks.org.
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🎂Birthday Celebration Guidelines
We are providing an update for the revised 2024-2025 school year Birthday Celebration Guidelines. We’re excited to continue celebrating our students' birthdays at Cameron in a way that is both special and manageable for everyone. To ensure these celebrations are enjoyable and smooth, we’ve established some new guidelines. Please note that these celebrations are completely optional and not mandatory.
Birthday Celebration Guidelines:
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Timing: All birthday celebrations will take place during the lunch period. If you choose to bring treats, please ensure that you are present to distribute them so that our teachers can enjoy their lunch break. Some examples are: cupcakes, cookies, or stickers!
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Treats: For safety and consistency, all treats must be store-bought and come with an ingredients list. Some examples are: cupcakes, cookies, or stickers! Unfortunately, homemade treats cannot be accepted.
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Allergy-Friendly Option: To ensure every child can join in the fun, please provide an allergy-friendly treat for the class.
We’re here to help make every student’s birthday special. Teachers will also recognize birthdays in their own way in the classroom, which may include singing, giving a pencil, or providing a crown. If you have any questions or need support with these guidelines, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Our Commitment to Excellence, Equity, and Opportunity for Each and Every Student
As we begin a new school year, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid reminds us of the goals of FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan, which guides us in delivering excellence, equity, and opportunity for each and every one of our students. Watch Dr. Reid’s message.
🚌Transportation Patience and Safety
Thank you for your patience as we all get used to new routines this school year. We appreciate our families following Kiss and Ride procedures and being patient while waiting for your children’s buses.
If a student’s bus is delayed, parents may access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app to receive the delayed bus report. Emails or texts will be sent to announce significant bus delays. For any concerns after 5:30 p.m., contact Safety and Security at 571-423-2000.
To make sure you receive email messages about bus delays, update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE.
🔍 Lightspeed Parent Report on Child’s Device Activity
FCPS has tools to help parents know more about their child’s activity on any FCPS device. These tools are provided at no cost to families by Lightspeed, the school division’s internet content filtering service.
Parents may sign up for a weekly Parent Report, which will provide a list of the top sites your child visited. The report also offers parents the ability to sign up for free access to the Internet Use Parent Portal. Through the portal, parents may pause their child’s access to the internet on their FCPS device during non-school hours.
Learn more about Lightspeed Parent Reports.
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.
Important Dates
Aug 28: Back to School Night, 6-8pm
Aug 30: No School, Labor Day
Sept 2: No School, Labor Day
Sept 16: 3 hr Early Release, 1:05pm
See the full 2024-2025 calendar.
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