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Dear Cardinal Families,
As we turn the page to October, we want to take a moment to welcome you to this new month. October brings with it the promise of cooler weather, colorful leaves, and exciting new adventures.
Please remember that we have a long weekend coming up with no school on October 3 and October 4. Please enjoy this time to rest and recharge.
However, we wanted to remind you that next week, we will be back to a full five-day school week. We are very much looking forward to welcoming all of our students back to school for a full week of learning and growth.
Warmly,
Allison Hoak, Principal
Jon Kemmerer, Assistant Principal
No School
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Thursday, October 3, is a holiday for all FCPS staff. Schools and offices will be closed.
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Friday, October 4, is a teacher workday and there will be no school for students.
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When Do Absences Become a Problem?
Attending school regularly helps children feel better about school—and themselves. Start building this habit in preschool so they learn right away that going to school on time, every day is important. Eventually good attendance will be a skill that will help them succeed in high school and college. Please reach out to our school counselor, Lisa Lujan at lklujan@fcps.edu, if you need support with building this lifelong skill.
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Advanced Academic Screening Process
We will host a parent information meeting on Thursday, October 10th from 6:00-7:00 pm in the library. Our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART), Jenna Murgia, will share about the Full Time AAP Screening Process. This information session is for parents of children in grades 2-6.
Taking Off with Reading: A Parent's Guide to the Virginia Literacy Act
We are excited to invite you to a special literacy parent meeting on October 16 at 9:00 am in the cafeteria. This presentation will be repeated at an evening session on October 7 at 6:00 pm in the library. The purpose of this meeting is to provide you with valuable information about the Virginia Literacy Act and how it directly impacts your child's education. During the meeting, we will discuss the key components of the Act, including:
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Early Intervention and Support: Learn about the early identification and support strategies we have in place to help students who may be struggling with reading.
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Reading Instruction: Understand the evidence-based reading instruction methods we use to ensure all students develop strong literacy skills.
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Parent Involvement: Discover how you can actively support your child's literacy development at home.
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🎻Musical Instrument Donation 🎺
A former Cardinal is working on a service project and collecting gently used instruments. If you have an instrument to donate, please drop it off in the main office. Thank you!
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🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for any of the following conversations:
Events take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.
Safeway Immunization Clinics for All FCPS Students
Safeway Pharmacy will be providing immunizations at Frost Middle School for all FCPS students at no cost on:
- Tuesday, October 8, 3-7 p.m.
- Saturday, October 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Monday, October 28, 3-7 p.m.
Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students under the age of 19 to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic.
Elementary School Clinics
The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.
Middle and High School Clinics
FCPS is partnering with the health department to host immunization clinics at middle and high schools. Clinics will take place during the school day. Students may only participate in the clinic at the school where they are enrolled. Parental/caregiver consent is required for students to receive immunizations.
Please check the Immunization Resources page for clinic locations, dates, and how to submit a consent form.
Pyramid Information
Hidden in Plain Sight (HIPS)
Thursday, November 7
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Madison High School
Link to RSVP
Hidden in Plain Sight (HIPS) is a community awareness program designed to enlighten parents through a unique learning experience encompassing insights into trends and indicators of potentially risky behavior. We guide you through a presentation that opens your eyes to what is right in front of you. This program begins with a “show and tell” of “red flags” that can indicate risky behavior in teens. An educational portion follows that includes a PowerPoint presentation that touches on drug and alcohol use, vaping, mental health and behavioral concerns, risky sexual behaviors, trending "challenges," and more.
Registration is required, and seats are limited for this free event. You must be 18 or older to attend and children are not allowed at this presentation. Please email MPO Meg Hawkins (FCPDHIPS@fairfaxcounty.gov) if you have any questions.
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