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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
October 17th: Family Book Club 8:15 AM (library)
Please bookmark the FCPS School Calendar to stay informed about school holidays, breaks, and observances.
Fun at the Cav Carnival!
Dear CWES Families,
Thank you to everyone who joined us for a wonderful Back to School Night! Your excitement and support made it a huge success. It was fantastic to see so many of you chatting with our teachers and learning more about the exciting year ahead.
Your involvement is key to our community’s success, and we are grateful for the positive energy and collaboration that everyone brought to the evening. If you were unable to make it your child's teacher will share the information.
We hope you have a wonderful weekend,
Leslie Malkowski, Kristi McGeehan, and Mindy Milliron
CWES Administrative Team
We had a great turnout last night at back-to-school-night!
🍎 Make Every Day Count! The Importance of Attendance
As you plan upcoming trips and other family events, please remember the importance of sending your child to school every day. Review the FCPS School Year Calendar and try to plan any time away during breaks from school.
Children who show up for school regularly develop fundamental reading and math skills while building a habit of good attendance that will carry them into college and careers. Research shows that children who were chronically absent (missing 18 days or more) in kindergarten and first grade were far less likely to read proficiently at the end of third grade.
Learn how families can help form good attendance habits.
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 September 11 National Day of Service
With the upcoming 23rd anniversary of September 11, FCPS acknowledges the loss of life, the heroism of our first responders, and the resilience of our country. The September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, also called Patriot Day, is a chance to reflect and act in service to others to honor those who were injured or killed in the terrorist attacks.
All FCPS students are encouraged to participate in service learning as it supports Portrait of a Graduate (POG) attributes and social and emotional learning (SEL) skills.
The 2023-30 strategic plan sets five main goals to create positive change in FCPS. These goals show where we should focus our attention and will help us align our efforts.
Each goal has an equity commitment — the promise we make to every student to support them in attaining these goals. Each goal also has several measures that allow us to track our progress.
The first goal in the strategic plan focuses on each and every student having a strong start in FCPS. Whether they're joining us in preschool or in high school, we want our students to be set up for success.See how Goal 1 is being put into practice.
Please check with your health care 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 may check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to your school’s front office.
Alternative immunization documents (below) may also be provided to your school’s front office, but they may not be uploaded in ParentVUE:
- A health care provider’s written statement specifying all administered immunizations.
- A health care provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
- A notarized Religious Exemption form objecting to the administration of immunizations due to conflicts with their religious tenets or practices.
Find more information on immunizations.
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.
Rachna Sizemore Heizer
Learn more about the School Board, how to participate in their meetings, and where to watch their meetings.
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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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