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 Dear Mighty Red Bird Families,
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success of our recent Career Day. The speakers were truly inspiring and the students thoroughly enjoyed learning about the diverse career paths they can pursue. We are incredibly grateful to all the volunteers who made this event possible.
As a friendly reminder, with the colder weather approaching, please remember to label your child's belongings. This will help lost items to get reunited to their owner.
Also, please note that Monday, November 18th is a 3-hour early release day.
As a reminder, our Friends and Family Lunch on November 21st. This will be a wonderful time for our community to come together and celebrate our students. Please see the schedule below for specific times, and we hope to see many of you there!
Thank you for your continued support and partnership.
Warm Regards,
Ms. Drake, Mrs. Agner, and Mrs. Long
Upcoming Dates 📆
November 16 - West Springfield Pyramid Challenge (10:00 am - 12:00 pm)
November 19 - Full-time Central Screening AAP Parent Information Session (6:00pm - Library)
November 18 - 3 Hour Early Release (Form to update dismissal needs)
November 21 - Family and Friends Lunch (see grade level times below)
November 22 - Make Up Picture Day
November 27 -29 - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
December 15: Full-Time AAP Referral Deadline (contact KKMitchell@fcps.edu with questions)
Arrival and Dismissal Reminders 🚗🚶🏽➡️🚌
Thank you for your dedication to keeping our Mighty Red Birds safe!
A few reminders:
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Crosswalk Safety: Please use the crosswalks when walking to and from school.
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Parking: Avoid parking in residential areas. Use Kiss & Ride for drop-off and pick-up.
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Royal Ridge Parking: To ensure safety and neighborly relations, please refrain from parking in the spaces off Royal Ridge.
Let's work together to maintain a safe and orderly school environment.
Pyramid Challenge
Cardinal Forest is in need of volunteers for the Pyramid Challenge fun run this weekend.
Please use the link below to sign up to help out at this great community event! Volunteer positions may be filled by middle school or high school students and count as service hours.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4DAEA82BA5FC1-52313777-fall#/
Friends and Family Lunch
Federal Impact Aid Survey
Please be sure to sign in your SIS ParentVUE account to complete this important survey.
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is eligible for federal Impact Aid grants due to the federal presence in our area. The grants from these programs will become part of FCPS' general operating budget. They are critical to ensuring that students receive an excellent education. FCPS anticipates receiving approximately $3,000,000 in Impact Aid funds.
FCPS uses the survey for Federal Impact Aid to identify federally connected students. On October 18th, the survey will be made available to FCPS families. The survey is available online through ParentVue. Families without ParentVUE can request a paper copy of the survey from their child's school. FCPS staff will process the information with the utmost confidentiality.
Boundary Review
📍 Boundary Review Community Meetings Start This Month
As a reminder, FCPS has started the process of reviewing school boundaries across the division. This important work will help the district better support student population growth, changes in school capacity, and evolving community needs. Community input is vital to this process. With that in mind, FCPS, in partnership with Thru Consulting, will be hosting a series of community meetings in each of FCPS’ six regions. Participants are encouraged to share their thoughts, ask questions, and learn more about the boundary review process.
Please visit FCPS’ website for meeting dates, locations, and other information. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates
AAP Parent Meeting
Ms. Mitchell will be hosting an AAP Parent Meeting for full-time central screening on November 19 at 6:00 p.m., in the library. This meeting will provide more in depth information regarding full-time central screening. Contact Ms. Mitchell with questions kkmitchell@fcps.edu.
Thanksgiving in Springfield
Attendance Tip:
🗓️ Planning family events or trips? Remember, weekends & school holidays are golden! Keep school absences to a minimum, as 10% missed can lead to chronic absence. Consult the FCPS Calendar for smooth scheduling: https://bit.ly/3RJbauv #AttendTodayAchieveTomorrow #AttendanceMattersVA
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