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August 29th: Woodson Football Elementary Feeder Night 5:00
August 30th, September 2nd: Student Holidays
September 5th: Back to School Night 6:00-7:30 PM
September 13th: Cougar Crawl
September 16th: 3 Hour Early Release 1:05 PM-please complete survey
September 27th: Picture Day
October 3rd: Rosh Hashanah- Student Holiday
October 4th: Teacher Workday-Student Holiday
October 8th: Introduction to AAP Services K-6 5:30-6:30 PM
October 11th: PTA Fun Run
October 14th: Staff Development Day-Student Holiday
October 15th: Family Science Night 6:00-7:30 PM
Parent Coffee: Understanding Beginning-of-Year Assessments 5:15 PM
October 16th: Parent Coffee: Understanding Beginning-of-Year Assessments 9:30 AM
Please bookmark the FCPS School Calendar to stay informed about school holidays, breaks, and observances.
Dear CWES Families,
Our students and staff are thriving as we continue to build strong relationships and establish our daily routines. We're excited to watch our students learn and grow together every day.
Join us tonight at the Cav Carnival starting at 5:00 PM! Students are free with a paying adult. Enjoy games, and fun in the gym.. We can't wait to see you there!
Please don't forget to complete the survey about our 3-hour early release days. We still need responses from over 100 families. Your participation is crucial in helping us plan supervision for students who may need it.
Join us for Back to School Night on Thursday, September 5th. We will host a welcome session in the gym, our teachers will be presenting sessions, you can meet our specialists, and hear important FCPS information on what to expect this school year. Immediately following the second session, please join us for our first PTA meeting of the year. There will be two sessions to allow parents to attend multiple classrooms if needed. Session 2 will be a repeat of Session 1. We look forward to seeing you!
6:00-6:20PM - Meet our Admin and Specialist team, hear an overview in the gym6:30-6:55PM - Session 1 7:00-7:25 PM - Session 2 (will be a repeat of session 1)7:30PM- PTA meeting in the cafeteria
We hope you have a wonderful and safe holiday weekend,
Leslie Malkowski, Kristi McGeehan, and Mindy Milliron
CWES Administrative Team
FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities document(SR&R) explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. Read Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid’s letter to families regarding the SR&R.
Parents/caregivers should talk to their child(ren) about expectations for this school year. Also, please log in to SIS ParentVUE and sign to acknowledge your review of the SR&R, or sign and return the signature sheet to your child’s school by Monday, September 30.
You can submit questions online regarding the SR&R.
- While the five goals of FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan focus on student success, the four pillars describe what FCPS must do well to reach our goals for all students:
- The first focus of the pillars is on teaching and learning. We want to make sure each and every student has access to excellent and inclusive learning environments, and that instruction meets students’ individual needs.
- The second pillar focuses on our connection with families and our communities. We cannot do this work alone. Strong partnerships are key to our students’ success.
- The third pillar is centered on our hiring and maintaining a world class, diverse workforce. We want to make sure our incredible employees have what they need to help our students thrive.
- The fourth and final pillar centers on how we bring this all together. We remain focused on creating a culture of equity, excellence, and accountability where data guides our decisions.
Visit our Strategic Plan webpage for more information.
Keeping students and staff safe is a priority for FCPS. Each school has an emergency preparedness plan to respond to incidents such as fires and tornadoes. Schools are required by state law to practice emergency drills, including lockdown drills, each year. Schools are also required to notify parents and guardians at least 24 hours before a school conducts a lockdown drill. However, schools are not required to give the specific date and time of the drill in advance.
The first lockdown drill of the school year must take place within the first 20 days of school. Preschool and kindergarten students are exempt from practicing the first lockdown drill.
Your child may come home and talk about their experience during the drill. We encourage you to talk with your child about the importance of being prepared for emergencies. Please review these frequently asked questions to support your students before and after school lockdown drills.
⚠️ Know Our Security Terms
FCPS uses specific terminology to describe the actions school staff and students should take to ensure safety in a variety of situations. It is important for staff, families, and students to understand what the different terms mean and how they impact school operations.
Watch this video to learn about safety terms including lockdown; secure the building; and stay put, stay tuned.
If students, staff, or community members have a safety concern at school (that is not an immediate emergency), they should submit a tip to the FCPS Safety Tipline. In an emergency, please call 9-1-1.
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid invites you to share your questions or concerns regarding Fairfax County Public Schools. Your voice matters! Community Conversations will be held this Fall 6:30-7:30 p.m. on:
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Monday, September 9, at Holmes Middle School
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Monday, September 23, at Newington Forest Elementary
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Monday, September 30, at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary
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Monday, October 14, at Fairhill Elementary
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Monday, October 21, at Virginia Run Elementary
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Wednesday, October 30, at Herndon Middle
Click the date above to register. Registration is not required but helps with planning. Additional registration links will be shared in next week’s This Week at FCPS. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Find out about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.
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The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story, so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees.
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