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Dear Cardinal Families,
We know it is a busy time of year so we wanted to send a quick reminder about our Back-to-School Night scheduled for tomorrow, August 27th from 5:30-7:00 pm. The schedule is posted below so you know where to go and when to go there. Please do not miss out on visiting with our specialists in the cafeteria as well as with our reading specialist in the library. Staff will be on hand at Door 1 to direct you to your child's classroom. We look forward to connecting with you and sharing our goals for the year!
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
- In addition, our reading specialist, Vicki Mansuy, will be presenting in the library on the changes in literacy instruction this year.
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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
- In addition, our reading specialist, Vicki Mansuy, will be presenting in the library on the changes in literacy instruction this year.
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6:50-7:00 pm Visit with specialists in the cafeteria
📆Labor Day Holiday
Friday, August 30, and Monday, September 2, are Labor Day holidays for all FCPS employees and students. Virginia legislation requires that schools opening prior to Labor Day must be closed the Friday immediately preceding Labor Day. We hope everyone takes the long weekend to celebrate a strong start to the school year and enjoy time with family and friends. Students return to school on Tuesday, September 3. See the complete school year calendar.
Please Join Us on Thursday, August 29 at Madison High School from 5:00-6:45 pm!
Tickets: Adults $7, Children $5
All Cunningham Park Elementary students will be able to run across the field in the Warhawk Rush before the game and Ms. Hoak will have her turn at the dunk tank from 5:15-5:30 pm. This is a wonderful event for our pyramid and we hope to see you there!
A few reminders from JMHS:
- Payment is required to enter the event
- No backpacks, bags or sports equipment will be allowed (student & adults)
- No outside food or drinks allowed
- Whistles, air horns & similar noisemakers are prohibited
🎺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!
From FCPS
✨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.
📲Everything You Can Do Through SIS ParentVUE💻
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. Parents can easily opt their child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. They can also change how student information is managed.
Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. 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.
🚌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. Email messages will be sent to announce significant bus delays. Contact the Transportation Office at 703-249-7100 with any additional questions. 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.
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