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Dear Cardinal Families,
Winter Break is right around the corner and we wish you a wonderful time off from school. As mentioned at Thanksgiving, we take these opportunities to remind our staff at each long break to give our students (and themselves) a respite from schoolwork during the holiday. While teachers may have long-term assignments that span over the course of a break, we have shared with the staff not to assign homework, projects, essays, etc. to be specifically done over the break.
All of us need the opportunity to spend time with our families and friends. We want our students to have the opportunity to catch a breath from schoolwork and to enjoy time with friends and family. We also want our teachers to decompress and put their lesson plan books and laptops away for a few days to enjoy time with their friends and family. Our goal is to have students and teachers return to school anxiety-free without the pressure of looming deadlines. This is a unified message that Madison pyramid principals send to all our communities.
With this in mind, the Cunningham Park office will be closed on Monday, December 23, 2023 and reopen on Monday, January 6, 2025.
Have a wonderful holiday season with your family and friends.
Warmly,
Allison Hoak, Principal
Jon Kemmerer, Assistant Principal
Kiss and Ride Reminders
Our Kiss and Ride path is marked on the map below in yellow. This year we are experiencing a higher volume of cars and need to use the white path for overflow Kiss and Ride cars. To ensure the safety of all students, please follow these guidelines:
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Remain in Your Vehicle: Drivers, please stay in your car at all times.
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Passenger-Side Drop-Off Only: Children should enter and exit vehicles from the passenger side.
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Independent Entry and Exit: Please ensure your child can independently buckle/unbuckle their seatbelt, open/close doors, and exit the vehicle.
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No Parking Lot Walk-Throughs: Please do not park in the main parking lot and walk through to pick up your child. This can create congestion and safety hazards.
By following these guidelines, we can maintain a smooth and safe Kiss and Ride process. Thank you for your cooperation!
 We will be hosting a Winter Spirit Week from December 16- 20!
- Monday, Dec. 16 - Stripe Day: wear all your fun stripes!
- Tuesday, Dec. 17 - Cozy Day: dress in comfy cozy clothes!
- Wednesday, Dec. 18 - Teamwork Day: wear your favorite team jersey or colors!
- Thursday, Dec. 19 - CPES Spirit Day: wear your CPES spirit wear or come dressed in red, black, and white!
- Friday, Dec. 20 - Winter White Out: wear white to encourage snow this year!
Do You Still Need to Order School Pictures?
Strawbridge has a NEW Code Lookup Tool available for you to easily find your child’s pictures. Simply follow the directions below.
- Step 1: Type Cunningham Park Elementary into the Search box, select VA, then click Search.
- Step 2: Choose Cunningham Park Elementary from the list.
- Step 3. Select Get Code next to the picture day you need the code for.
- Step 4: Enter your child’s Last Name and Student ID Number then click Search.
- Step 5: Click on the Student Code to access your child’s image gallery.
Questions?: Live Chat Online at www.strawbridge.net, or call (866) 624-6229, or email customerservice@strawbridge.net.
Winter Weather and Outdoor Recess
We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside. Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing (labeled with the name!), so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. On the majority of days, students will go outside for recess.
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.
If you need assistance getting cold weather clothing for your family, please call Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and healthcare.
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Last Week to Donate Coats!
Thank you to those who have already donated coats. Katy's box is filling up! The coat drive will run until December 17th. A collection box is in the main lobby.
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Lost and Found
Please have your child check our Lost and Found for missing items. Our Lost and Found is located near the restrooms in the lobby. We have many water bottles, coats, and sweatshirts. To prevent lost items, please write your child's last name on all personal belongings. All items will be donated on December 17, 2024. Thank you for encouraging your child to look for their lost items.
FCPS Information
🗺️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 Wednesday, December 18, 6:30-8 p.m., at Madison 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.
🍲 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.
📚 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.
⛄ 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.
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