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Cougar Calendar

September 13th: Cougar Crawl 5:30-7:30 PM

September 16th: 3 Hour Early Release 1:05 PM

September 18th: Restaurant Night Chick-Fil-A  (Annandale)

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.


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Thank you to our former and current CWES students who supported our former student with his Eagle Scout Project this past weekend! Our garden now has new flower boxes, and they look fantastic!


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Notes from the Administration

Dear CWES Families,

We look forward to seeing many of our families this evening for the Cougar Crawl! Join us on the backfield at 5:30. Thank you to our PTA and all the volunteers who are helping to make this event happen. 

Early Release Reminder

Monday, September 16th will be our first early release day. School will dismiss at 1:05 PM. 

You should have received confirmation of your dismissal plan for your child. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the main office at 703-764-5600. 

For students staying at school, please pack a snack as all lunches have been adjusted to earlier times. 

 

We’re excited to announce that we’ve switched to Victor O'Neill for our school photos! This means you can now order your child’s photos directly online and have them delivered right to your doorstep.

We think this new system will be more convenient for everyone.

School Picture Day is Coming!

📅 Date: Friday, September 27, 2024

🛒 Pre-order Online: https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001134180#login

📸 Images Available: Approximately two-three weeks after picture day

📧 Questions about Ordering? Email us at underclass@vosphoto.com

 

We hope you have a wonderful weekend, 

Leslie Malkowski, Kristi McGeehan, and Mindy Milliron

CWES Administrative Team


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From September 15 to October 15, FCPS recognizes and celebrates the histories and cultures of the members of our community who trace their heritage to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about National Hispanic Heritage Month.


✔️ Parent/Caregiver Checklist: Have You Completed These Important Forms?

Click to edit this placeholder text. We understand that the multiple school forms caregivers receive during the first weeks of school can feel overwhelming, but each one helps set your child up for a successful school year! If you do not have a SIS ParentVUE account, please contact your child’s school for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage


🩹 Immunization Requirements

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 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 healthcare provider’s written statement specifying all administered immunizations.
  • A healthcare 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 religious tenets or practices.

Find more information on immunizations.


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🤒 When a Student Should Stay Home From School

Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.

Help your child succeed by encouraging them to attend as many days as possible, but do make sure your child stays home if they are sick. Visit our website for information on when to keep your child at home.

If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify their teacher so that assistance can be provided if needed. Keep an open line of communication with your school's public health staff.

Read about how families can help form good attendance habits. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!


FCPS CARES

FCPS Cares

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.