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November 27th-29th: Thanksgiving Break-Student Holiday
December 2nd-December 6th: Book Fair-sign up to volunteer!
December 3rd: Second Step Parent Info Session 5:00 PM (flyer below)
PTA Meeting 5:30 PM
December 9th: &Pizza Restaurant Night
December 12th: Strings Concert 6:30 PM
December 15th: AAP Full Time referrals due
December 16th: Band Concert 6:30 PM
December 23rd-January 3rd: Winter Break-Student Holiday
January 14th: DATE CHANGE Chorus Concert 6:30 PM
January 20th: Martin Luther King, Jr’s Birthday- Student Holiday
January 23rd: Family Book Club 8:15 AM (library)
January 24th: Family Culture Night 5:00 PM -more info to come!
Please bookmark the FCPS School Calendar to stay informed about school holidays, breaks, and observances.
Dear CWES Families,
What a fantastic day at CWES! It was such a joy to see so many families at our luncheon today. We are deeply grateful for our amazing school community and want to take a moment to thank each of you.
Our school isn’t just a place to learn—it’s a thriving, supportive community built on collaboration, dedication, and care. To our incredible staff, students, and supportive families, thank you for making CWES so special!
Thank you to those who submitted a photo or drawing of their hero for Veteran’s Day! If your photo or artwork is irreplaceable and you would like it returned to you (e.g. a polaroid), please contact Becca Wilson (rawilson@fcps.edu) prior to November 26 so that we can send it home in your child’s Tuesday folder. Remaining papers will be recycled after Thanksgiving Break.
Book Fair:
It’s book fair time! Canterbury Woods will be having the fall book fair from Monday, December 2nd through Friday, December 6th. The fair will be open during school hours during the week and open for after school shopping on Tuesday, December 3rd.
If you would like to sign up to volunteer at the book fair you can click here.
If you have any questions feel free to contact our librarian, Mairead Bauer, at mabauer1@fcps.edu.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Leslie Malkowski, Kristi McGeehan, and Mindy Milliron
CWES Administrative Team
 Thanksgiving
Schools and offices will be closed November 27-29. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! Classes will resume on Monday, December 2. Learn more about the first Thanksgiving.
Join us for the Quarter 2 Family Book Club: CWES Loves Food on Thursday, January 23rd at 8:15 am in the library and/or art room. An adult must be in attendance with their student.
Students and families can choose from one of 2 books: the picture book: Lunch from Home or the chapter book: A Place at the Table. Families are encouraged to read the books alongside their students. You can sign up using the flyer found in Tuesday Folders or the following link: CWES Family Book Club - Quarter 2.
Please contact Mona Mouneimne (mmmouneimne@fcps.edu) if you have any questions.
 We are excited to be exploring Social-Emotional Learning this year with a research-based curriculum! Our students and teachers are learning utilizing the Second Step program from the Committee for Children. The Second Step programs are designed to help children thrive and be more successful in school—ultimately setting them up to be thoughtful and productive adults. Our students in first through sixth grade started participating in Second Step lessons in October. To learn more about what is involved in this program, join us for an information session on Tuesday, December 3rd at 5 pm in the Cafeteria. The Book Fair will be open that night, so you can go shopping before or after the session!
Social and Emotional Learning Screener Results Coming Soon
One of the ways FCPS supports the mental wellness of all students is through the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener. In October, students in grades 3-12 took this screener, which gives information about their skills such as achieving goals, handling emotions, building relationships with adults and peers, and making good choices.
The screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to create learning, experiences, and environments for students to succeed.
In early December, families will be able to view student SEL Screener results in SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent by mail.
Learn more about the screener on the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. For help understanding your child’s results or ideas to support them at home, review the Family Guide or contact us.
Register for ParentVUELearn how to activate your ParentVUE account, so you can easily access your child’s results and other helpful information.
 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 Monday, December 2, 6:30-8 p.m., at Westfield High 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.
Student Feedback Opportunity for FCPS Cell Phone Policy and SR&R
FCPS is working with K12 Insight to host a community forum for families, staff members, and students to provide feedback on the school division’s cell phone policies and practices, and the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) document. FCPS is looking for more student participants (grades 3-12) to help ensure diverse perspectives from our community.
The community forum will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 6:30-8 p.m., at the Willow Oaks Administrative Center. If your student is interested in providing feedback, please visit the Cell Phone Policy Forum registration page to learn more. Families must register their child by Monday, November 25.
Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.
FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.
Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.
Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities
We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.
If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing, please reach out to our school social workers JaQuese Hawkins and/or Laura Dailey.
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