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November 1st: Diwali and All Saints Day- Student Holiday
November 4th: School Planning Day- Student Holiday
November 5th: Teacher Workday- Student Holiday
November 7th: Picture Retakes
November 8th: Veterans Day Breakfast 8:30 RSVP here
November 11th: Veterans Day- Student Holiday
November 18th: Early Release 1:05 PM
November 19th: Understanding the AAP Process meeting 5:00 PM
November 22nd: Fall Luncheon RSVP here
November 27th-29th: Thanksgiving Break-Student Holiday
Please bookmark the FCPS School Calendar to stay informed about school holidays, breaks, and observances.
This week was filled with fun, spirit, and learning! Our students and staff went all out for Storybook Character Day!
Dear CWES Families,
As we wrap up the first quarter and a fantastic Spirit Week, we're filled with excitement and pride for all that our students have accomplished. Our Storybook Character Day was the perfect way to end a fun-filled week! At CWES, we remain dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that empowers our students to reach their full potential. We're truly impressed by the growth and achievements our students have demonstrated, both in and out of the classroom. We can't wait to see what the rest of the year brings!
Elementary School Language Arts Grading Updates
Our teachers have been hard at work teaching with the new Language Arts curriculum, and we are excited to help all of our students become strong readers and writers! This year we also have new assessments, which is how we check if your student needs extra help with reading and writing, and new Standards of Learning (SOLs).
Because of these changes, we are now teaching all of the Language Arts skills your child needs to know (and checking if they need extra help) throughout the whole school year, instead of different skills each quarter. While these skills will be new to your child in the beginning of the year, the goal is for your child to grow strong in all of their new skills by the end of the year.
This means that when you get your child’s progress report, it might look different. Your child’s teacher will give you more information on the new progress reporting and how we’re making sure your child is getting any extra help they might need. You can also find more information on FCPS’ Grading and Reporting webpage.
We will also have new ways for you to help your child practice their reading and writing skills at home. These resources are coming soon!
Have a wonderful weekend,
Leslie Malkowski, Kristi McGeehan, and Mindy Milliron
CWES Administrative Team
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Victor O’Neill Studios is coming back for portrait makeups/retakes!
When: Thursday, November 7th from 9:30am - 12:00pm
This session is open to those who meet the following criteria:
- Any student or staff member who was absent for the original session.
- Any new/transfer students or staff who joined after the original session.
- Any student/staff who was dissatisfied with their original picture day portrait.
- Please note: ○ No purchase is necessary to retake photos. Any student may retake their photo for use in the yearbook. The new portrait will replace their original yearbook portrait and then be available for purchase.
- Students who previously purchased a photo package and would like to retake their photo MUST return their original photo package to the photographer in order to receive a new package.
- Anyone who has not yet ordered photos may preorder re-take images through the link below:
https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001146773#login
Parents should feel free to reach out directly to Victor O’Neill Studios with any questions using the following email: underclass@vosphoto.com
Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a Canterbury Woods Elementary Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through this google form. You may nominate one employee at our school per category.
All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards and the eligibility requirements.
Please submit your nominations by 11/5/2024
If you have any questions, please contact Diana Lucci dlucci@fcps.edu
Quarter End, Early Release, Diwali/Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day, Student Holidays
Thursday, October 31, is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for students. Friday, November 1, is a holiday this year for Diwali and Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day. All schools and offices will be closed. Schools are closed for students on Monday, November 4, for a school planning day, and Tuesday, November 5, for a teacher workday. See the complete school year calendar.
Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available online in SIS ParentVUE. If you have not already filled out the form online, we will provide paper forms in November. Please be sure to return them by Friday, November 17.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important, because information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
Please watch this video and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page for more information.
Need to Register for ParentVUE?
Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey.
Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).
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