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Dear Mighty Red Bird Families,
It’s hard to believe winter break is just around the corner! We’re so grateful for all the support and kindness you continue to show our school—you make our community special.
A big thank you to our amazing PTA for sponsoring our staff's Third Day of Cheer with a festive and delicious hot chocolate bar! We truly appreciate the care and thoughtfulness you show our team!
Next week is Winter Spirit Week, and we’ve included all the details below! These final days before break are filled with fun and excitement for learning. It’s been wonderful to see how focused and engaged our students remain as we begin the countdown to some well-deserved time off.
As the temperatures keep dropping, we just want to remind everyone to bundle up! Please make sure your children are dressed warmly for the chilly weather—hats, gloves, and coats make outdoor time much more fun and comfortable. If your child needs a coat, please reach out to the front office. Our team is here to help.
Warm Regards,
Ms. Drake, Mrs. Agner, Mrs. Long
Upcoming Dates 📆
December 15 - Full-Time AAP Referral Deadline (contact KKMitchell@fcps.edu with questions)
December 23 - January 3 - NO SCHOOL - Winter Break
January 20 -NO SCHOOL-Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday; Inauguration Day
January 29 - NO SCHOOL - Teacher Workday
Reminder: Fulltime Advanced Academics Referral Deadline
Parents/guardians of students in Grades 2-6 who would like their student to be considered for Full-Time advanced academic programs may submit the AAP Full-Time Referral Form to Karen Mitchell (kkmitchell@fcps.edu) no later than December 15, 2024.
The window for families to submit a referral for Full-Time AAP services is the first day of school through December 15, annually. Forms for Full-Time referrals are available on the AAP Forms Page. No late referrals for Full-Time AAP services will be accepted.
Submitting a referral form for Full-Time AAP will initiate a process that begins at the local school and is then completed at the central office level. Our school will put together a portfolio that includes multiple data which are considered holistically. At the central office level, a committee of six trained professionals from various schools and roles will review the portfolio materials to determine eligibility for Full-Time placement. Eligibility decisions are communicated by early April. Parents may request a copy of the portfolio that was submitted after they have been turned in for central selection by emailing Karen Mitchell (kkmitchell@fcps.edu)
For more information, please visit the Advanced Academic Programs website.
Winter Spirit Week
 
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.
Winter Resources from Fairfax County Government Agencies
🍲 Food Assistance and Resource Guide
Food insecurity impacts more than 96,000 Fairfax County residents. There are many resources available to support those who need food assistance. Learn how to help these families and the many resources available to support those who need food assistance on Fairfax County’s website or view the county’s Human Services Resource Guide.
🍲 Asistencia Alimentaria y Guía de RecursosLa inseguridad alimentaria impacta a más de 96,000 residentes del Condado de Fairfax. Hay muchos recursos disponibles para apoyar a aquellos que necesitan asistencia alimentaria. Aprenda cómo ayudar a estas familias y los muchos recursos disponibles para apoyar a aquellos que necesitan asistencia alimentaria en el sitio web del Condado de Fairfax, o consulte la Guía de Recursos de Servicios Humanos del condado.
📚 Bundle Up With Books Over Break
Fairfax County Public Library’s (FCPL) winter reading adventure has begun and will continue through Friday, January 31, 2025. Visit your local FCPL library branch or visit their website to register and get a sneak peek at the prizes being offered.
Check out their Winter Reading Events webpage to learn about laser tag, movie nights, crafting sessions, Noon-Year Eve celebrations, and book discussions.
📚 Entretenerse con libros durante las vacaciones de invierno
La aventura de lectura de invierno de la Biblioteca Pública del Condado de Fairfax (FCPL) ha comenzado y continuará hasta el viernes 31 de enero de 2025. Visite su biblioteca local del Condado de Fairfax (FCPL) o visite su sitio web para inscribirse y obtener un adelanto de los premios que se ofrecen.
⛄ Get Outdoors for Winter Fun!
The Fairfax County Park Authority has rounded up its seasonal fun into a handy list of events happening across the county.
Learn more about the Winter Wonderland and the Holiday Train at Burke Lake Park, Holiday on the Farm at Frying Pan Farm Park, and many more fun events.
⛄ ¡Diviértete al aire libre durante este invierno!
La Autoridad de Parques del Condado de Fairfax ha organizado una lista de los eventos de temporada que se celebrarán en todo el condado.
Obtenga más información sobre Winter Wonderland y Holiday Train en Burke Lake Park, Holiday on the Farm en Frying Pan Farm Park, y muchos más eventos divertidos.
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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