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Dear Cardinal Families,
We hope this message finds you well.
Attendance Update
We're writing to follow up on our commitment to consistent communication regarding student attendance. As mentioned earlier this year, we are dedicated to creating a supportive learning environment where every student thrives. Regular attendance plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.
As promised, quarterly attendance summary reports are now being mailed directly to your homes. These reports will provide you with a clear and detailed overview of your child's attendance throughout the quarter.
We understand that unforeseen circumstances can arise, and we encourage open communication. Together, we can ensure your child receives the most out of their educational journey by prioritizing consistent school attendance.
A Special Thank You
We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the families who joined us for the Storybook Character Parade this morning. It was wonderful to see so many creative costumes and enthusiastic children.
Early Release Reminder
As a reminder, today is an early release day. School will dismiss two hours early at 1:25 pm.
Thank you for your continued partnership.
Warmly,
Allison Hoak, Principal
Jon Kemmerer, Assistant Principal
Calendar Reminders
Due to the end of the quarter, as well as holidays, students have off on the following days:
- November 1
- November 4 and 5
- November 11
- November 27, 28 and 29
This fall, all students in grades K-2 and some students in grade 3 were assessed using a new screener, VALLSS. Be on the lookout for a report detailing information about the screener and your child’s score.
- For families of students in grades 1-3 with SIS ParentVue accounts, this is available now in the documents section.
- Kindergarten reports will be shared with families when they are available and will be available soon in SIS ParentVue in the documents section.
- If you have not yet set up your ParentVue, you will receive a copy at your child's parent-conference or in your child's Friday Folder. If you need assistance setting up your account, please email Nicole Madariaga at njmadariaga@fcps.edu.
- Parent Resources: Whether you want to learn about a certain topic or find activities to do at home with your child, we hope you can find what you need here!
If you have questions about the contents of these reports, please reach out to your child’s teacher for further insight.
2024 WIDA Alternate ACCESS Scores
WIDA Alternate ACCESS scores are now available. Families can access score reports through SIS ParentVUE. If you do not have a ParentVUE account, please email Nicole Madariaga at njmadariaga@fcps.edu to set up your account.
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💗FCPS CARES Program
This is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees who go above and beyond to help others and show they care about their students, colleagues, and the community. We invite you to submit a story below to acknowledge the great work of a CPES employee or group of employees who should receive FCPS CARES recognition.
Submit an FCPS CARES today!
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Outstanding Employee Awards
Please take the time to nominate a deserving employee here at Cunningham Park who may have made a difference in the lives of your children or your family.
🌟Outstanding Teacher & New Teacher – OTNT Nomination Survey
🌟Outstanding School Leader - OSL Nomination Survey
🌟Outstanding Professional Employee – OPE Nomination Survey
🌟Outstanding Operational Employee – OOE Nomination Survey
The deadline to submit a nomination is November 15, 2024. If you have any questions, please contact the awards liaison, Matthew Hupp, at mnhupp@fcps.edu.
Advanced Academic Full-Time Referral Deadline
The winter referral deadline for full-time advanced academic referral forms is December 15, 2024. More information and referral forms can be found here. Please contact Jenna Murgia, AART, at jlmurgia@fcps.edu with any questions.
Pyramid Information
All Madison seniors participate in the MAD WINGS program, a 30-hour volunteer career shadowing / community service opportunity at a senior’s choice of business or service organization in May of their senior year. This year, the Senior WINGS Experience dates are May 12 - May 28, 2025.
We are seeking additional organizations to sponsor one or more seniors for their WINGS Experience. As parents, we know you have many contacts in the local community with businesses and organizations. More information can be found on the Madison website.
Please consider giving students an opportunity to career shadow at your business/community service organization and forward to anyone who may be interested in supporting. Sign up by completing this form by Thursday, October 31st.
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Teen Series: Building Resilience: Helping Teens Develop Coping Skills and Emotional Intelligence
Join us for a series of insightful sessions focusing on the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social aspects of teen development. Learn strategies to support resilience, mental health, and healthy boundaries, fostering a nurturing environment for adolescents to thrive. Presented by Beth Mohaupt, FCPS Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist
November 16, 2024, 10-11:30 a.m.
Register online
Starting The Conversation About Drugs: A Webinar for Families
Drugs and drug prevention have become increasingly important topics in recent years. Are you unsure about how to approach the topic of drugs with your child? Join us to learn how to navigate this importance discussion with confidence and ease! Presented by Beth Mohaupt, FCPS Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist
November 22, 2024 10-11:30 a.m.
Register online
FCPS Information
Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.
For any families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, schools will provide paper forms starting Wednesday, November 13. Paper forms should be returned by Wednesday, December 4.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. 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.
For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
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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