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Dear Mighty Red Bird Families,
As we prepare for the Thanksgiving break, we want to extend our heartfelt wishes to each of you for a peaceful and joyful holiday. Next week, there will be no school from Wednesday through Friday to allow everyone time to recharge, reconnect, and enjoy the warmth of family and friends.
This past Saturday, our school proudly participated in the West Springfield Pyramid Challenge. It was a wonderful day filled with friendly competition, laughter, and school spirit, set against the backdrop of perfect autumn weather. Watching students from local elementary schools race alongside our spirited mascots and cheering crowds was inspiring. We’re grateful to our students, families, staff, and our dedicated PTA for bringing this event to life and for helping create such special memories.
Looking ahead, we’re excited to invite you to our Friends and Family Lunch TOMORROW, November 21st. This event is a cherished tradition and a chance to gather as a community to celebrate our incredible students. Please see the schedule below for specific lunch times, and know that we look forward to welcoming you into our school family for this meaningful gathering. Please also join us for Turkey Bingo Friday evening!
With warm regards and gratitude,
Ms. Drake, Mrs. Agner, and Mrs. Long
Upcoming Dates 📆
November 21 - Family and Friends Lunch (see grade level times below)
November 22 - Make Up Picture Day
November 22 - PTA Turkey Bingo (6:30 - 8:30 Cafeteria - doors open @ 6:00)
November 27 -29 - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
December 15 - Full-Time AAP Referral Deadline (contact KKMitchell@fcps.edu with questions)
Friends and Family Lunch
Picture Makeups and Retakes
Students who was absent for picture day will have their pictures taken Friday.
Families who was dissatisfied with their original picture day portraits can have student pictures retaken . Please note: Families 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.
Students who have not previously ordered can still place a preorder for retake day using the link below:
https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001147807#login
Additional information can be found here: www.vosphoto.com/retakes
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 Community Meeting
 Boundary Review Community Meeting
Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place on Tuesday, December 3, 6:30-8 p.m., at Lake Braddock Secondary School Cafeteria.
Please register in advance by clicking on the date. Language interpretation will be available.
If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage.
Family Life Education
Students in grades K-6 participate in Family Life Education (FLE) instruction through classroom teachers. Students in Grades 4-6 receive instruction in a human growth and development unit and an emotional and social health unit. For more information about the FCPS Family Life Education program, please see the detailed grade-level program descriptions at: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/elementary/family-life-education
In addition, grade level-specific curriculum lessons are available for review.
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Parents/guardians login to Schoology using the same username and password as their Student Information System (SIS) Parent account. (Parent/Guardian Access to FLE Materials in Schoology)
- Materials are found in the All Parents/Guardians Cardinal Forest Elementary Course in Schoology in the Family Life Education Folder.
- Online in Schoology - includes lessons and media titles that FCPS has streaming rights for. Any additional media or book titles that are not streamed are available at your child’s school library.
Parents/guardians who do not wish to have their child participate in FLE instruction may choose to opt their child out of any or all of the lessons. Opting out can be indicated on the form sent home earlier this year or through the FCPS Digital Consent Portal or through ParentVue. If you have already indicated your desire to opt your child out of FLE lessons by using the link in Parent Vue, you do not need to contact anyone.
Should you have questions regarding accessing the materials and/or the curriculum you can come to the Cardinal Forest Library on Wednesday, December 4 between 5-5:45. Contact Cindy Agner, AP, with any questions: caagner@fcps.edu
Advanced Academics Information
Information shared at the full time services parent meeting on November 19th can be accessed here. As a reminder December 15 is the deadline for Full-Time AAP Referrals. Ms. Mitchell is available to answer questions: contact her at kkmitchell@fcps.edu.
District News/In Case You Missed It (ICYMI)
If you prefer to have an abbreviated way to share district news, consider sharing the language below in your newsletter. Please edit the list of topics to best fit the needs of your community.
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FCPS In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Veterans Day Recognitions
- Resources on IEPs, Financial Aid, Literacy, and Community Leadership
- Teacher Hiring Event
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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