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Dear Mighty Red Bird Families,
As we begin the third quarter, it’s hard to believe we are already halfway through the school year! We are so proud of the progress our students are making and continue to be amazed by their hard work and dedication to learning. With warmer temperatures on the horizon, we look forward to an exciting and productive second half of the year.
We hope you’ll join us TONIGHT for our 6:00 to 7:30 PM. This exciting event will feature hands-on experiments and engaging activities for the whole family—don’t miss it!
Thank you for your continued support of our school community. We look forward to seeing many of you at Family Science Night!
Warm regards,
Ms. Drake, Mrs. Agner, Mrs. Long
Upcoming Dates 📆
January 30 - Family Science Night (6:00 - 7:30, Cafeteria)
February 10 - 3 Hour Early Release
February 17 - NO SCHOOL- Presidents' Day
Family Science Night TONIGHT!
Arrival and Dismissal Reminders 🚗🚶🏽➡️🚌
Thank you for your dedication to keeping our Mighty Red Birds safe! We have been informed that there will be increased law enforcement presence during arrival and dismissal. Drivers who make illegal U-Turns on Forrester Blvd. will be ticketed.
A few reminders:
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Crosswalk Safety: Please use the crosswalks when walking to and from school.
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Parking: Avoid parking in residential areas. Use Kiss & Ride for drop-off and pick-up.
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Royal Ridge Parking: To ensure safety and neighborly relations, please refrain from parking in the spaces off Royal Ridge.
Let's work together to maintain a safe and orderly school environment.
🕧 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
Boosterthon!
The day is here! You can now sign up for our Cardinal Forest Red Bird Fun Run! Our goal is to raise $27,000 for PTA programming, Teacher Grants, STEAM Night, Educational Assemblies, Library Nook Furniture and more for our school community. Signing up is easy and free!
⭐️ Sign Up Now On MYBOOSTER.COM ⭐️
Thank you for working with us to make our school stronger. We are grateful for your support!
Follow our social pages for updates on our fundraiser.
Key Dates to Remember:
💻 Sign up online OPEN at MyBooster.com – Start TODAY!
🎉 Fundraiser Kickoff in school – 02/11/2025
👟 Event Day – 02/20/2025
*Need help signing up? Video instructions HERE
Virginia’s Student Assessment Summary for Families
This month, families of students who took any Standards of Learning (SOL) test between school years 2015-16 and 2023-24 will receive a Student Assessment Summary Report. The report shows a student’s state percentile ranking for each test. This allows families to see how their child ranked compared to all Virginia students who took the same test that year.
Reports are available now in SIS ParentVUE Documents. We will distribute them to students whose families do not have ParentVUE access. Learn how to access ParentVUE.
The report is intended to help families reflect on how their child performed across all tested subjects over the years. Our staff members are committed to working with families to help every student reach their highest potential. Learn more about student assessments in FCPS.
FCPS Proposed Budget
Proposed Budget Presented to School Board
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid presented the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Proposed Budget at the School Board meeting on Thursday, January 23. Watch a video of the presentation.
The proposed budget reflects FCPS’ continued focus on providing a world-class education for each and every student while recognizing the hard work and commitment of our outstanding employees. The budget focuses on competitive compensation — including a 7% salary increase for all staff — investing in students who require additional support, and the continuation of multiyear investments. It reflects the needs of and FCPS’ commitments to Fairfax County students, families, and community members. Learn more on the Budget website.
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.
Opioid Awareness
What Families Can Do to Fight Drug Misuse
FCPS is committed to raising awareness about the opioid epidemic with our educators, parents/caregivers, and students. Together, we can help ensure our students thrive.
What can families do?
- Show you disapprove of underage drinking and other drug misuse. More than 80% of young people ages 10-18 say their parents are the leading influence on their decision whether to drink.
- Show you care about your child’s health, wellness, and success.
- Show you are a good source of information about alcohol and other drugs. Find helpful resources on the FCPS Opioid Awareness webpage.
- Pay attention to your child and discourage risky behaviors.
- Build your child’s skills and strategies for avoiding drinking and drug use. Talk with your child about what they would do if faced with a decision about alcohol and drugs, such as texting a code word to a family member or practicing how they will say, “No thanks.”
Get more information on opioid awareness.
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 31 will be donated.
Washington Irving Musical Theatre Performance - Frozen, Jr.
Tickets are available to purchase here.
District News/In Case You Missed It (ICYMI)
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Dress Children Warmly
- Proposed Construction Projects
- Dual Language Immersion Lottery
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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