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 Dear Mighty Red Bird Families,
Welcome back! We hope your extended break was filled with rest, joy, and cherished time with family and friends. As we step into the new year together, we are so grateful for the partnership we share in supporting your child’s learning and growth. With winter in full swing, please remember to dress your children warmly for the season. If your family could use any assistance with coats or winter gear, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us—we’re always here to help.
As we prepare to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this month, we’re reminded of his message of love, hope, and the power of unity. At Cardinal Forest, we strive every day to make his dream a reality by fostering a community where every child feels included, valued, and inspired to reach for their dreams. Thank you for being part of this incredible journey with us. We’re excited to see all the growth, learning, and connections that this year will bring!
Warm regards,
Ms. Drake, Mrs. Agner, Mrs. Long
Upcoming Dates 📆
January 20 -NO SCHOOL-Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday; Inauguration Day
January 29 - NO SCHOOL - Teacher Workday
February 10 - 3 Hour Early Release
February 17 - NO SCHOOL Presidents' Day
Schoology For Families 💻
To help you stay connected with your child’s learning, we’ve provided easy-to-follow directions for accessing Schoology. Please take a moment to review the attached guide, which will walk you through the login process.
Schoology for Families
🕧 3 Hour Early Release
The next 3 hour early release Monday will be on February 10, 2025. Confirmation emails will be sent next week for how students are going home using the November selection. Information for how to communicate changes to individual student selections will be in the confirmation emails next week.
Remaining early release Mondays for Cardinal Forest include:
- February 10
- March 10
- April 21
- May 12
Health Reminders ❤️🩹
Flu season is here, and we all want to keep our students healthy and safe. Please remind your child to practice good hygiene, such as washing their hands frequently and covering their mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.
If your child is feeling unwell, especially with flu-like symptoms such as fever, chills, or body aches, we ask that you to keep them at home to rest and recover and be fever free for 24 hours without medicaiton, before returning to school. This helps prevent the spread of illness to others.
Thank you for your support in keeping our school community healthy. If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to reach out.
Lost and Found
Please continue checking the Lost and Found for any items your child may be missing. All items remaining in the Lost and Found on January 28 will be donated.
ST Math Family Math Week
MIND Research is hosting family math week January 13 - January 17, 2025. During that time, students are encouraged to log onto the FCPS Family Math website to engage in math activities with their families at home that include stories with mathematical concepts connected to a variety of different math games from around the world. All activities are available in English and Spanish.
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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