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February 10th: 3 hour early release-1:05 PM
February 13th: Restaurant Night- Panera Bread/ Rolling Road 4:00-8:00 PM
February 17th: Presidents Day-Student Holiday
February 21st: CWES Bingo Night!
Please bookmark the FCPS School Calendar to stay informed about school holidays, breaks, and observances.
Celebrating our incredible school counselors, Ms. Wilson and Ms. Mihalick! Their hard work and compassion make a difference every day.
February 3-7 is National School Counseling Week, and highlights the tremendous impact school counselors have in helping students achieve academic success and planning for a career. School counselors work with students in a variety of different capacities, whether it is through classroom lessons, group sessions, or individual counseling. Learn more about the role of school counselors in FCPS.
 Our staff wore red today for American Heart Month!
Dear CWES Families,
We've recently completed our mid-year assessments, providing valuable insights into student learning and growth. Over the past two weeks, our teachers engaged in half-day grade-level team meetings dedicated to analyzing this data. These sessions provided a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the many successes we've seen so far this year, as well as to identify trends and make informed instructional decisions moving forward. This collaborative work ensures we are best meeting the needs of all our students.
We are incredibly proud of the amazing progress our students have made! An impressive over 80% of our students at CWES have already met their expected end-of-year growth target in reading by the mid-year mark. In math, more than half of our students have achieved this milestone! These achievements are a testament to the hard work of our students, the dedication of our teachers, and the support of our families.
Looking ahead, we're thrilled to announce a Math and Literacy Family Night in March! This engaging event will provide families with fun and practical ways to support their children's learning at home. We'll be sharing more details about this event soon!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Leslie Malkowski, Kristi McGeehan, and Mindy Milliron
CWES Administrative Team
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Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history.
Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about Black History month.
Black History Month Kick-Off Celebration (Note: Date Change)
FCPS’ Chief Equity Office invites the community to an Inaugural Black History Month Kickoff Celebration on Wednesday, February 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Carter G. Woodson High School.
The event begins with a light reception followed by a formal program, From the Threads of Our Past to the Fabric of Our Future. The program will honor the enduring contributions of Black history and culture while envisioning a future rooted in equity and excellence. It will include inspiring performances, personal stories, reflections, and opportunities to connect and celebrate. The event is open to the entire community.
For more information, contact Nina Thomas, senior manager for Professional Learning and Cultural Responsiveness.
This year Canterbury Woods is using the research-based Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum, Second Step, as Tier 1 instruction. This means that all students in grades 1-6 have been participating in weekly lessons with their homeroom class. Kindergarten is also participating in Tier 1 SEL using the research-based Kimochis curriculum.
We are halfway through this year’s curriculum and encourage you to engage in conversations with your children at home regarding their developing SEL skills. You can ask them some of the following questions and be sure to share your own answers as well!
Growth Mindset and Goal Setting
- What is a goal that you’ve set for yourself?
- What challenges have you encountered or what mistakes have you made as you’ve worked towards your goal?
- What helpful thoughts have you used to help you meet your goal?
Emotion Management
- Ask your child what emotions they felt today.
- How did they know that they were feeling this emotion?
- What information did they get from those emotions?
- Did you use a coping skill today? What was it and how did it work?
Guiding Principles (6th grade only)
- What did you choose as your guiding principles? Why?
Be on the lookout for Home Links to be sent home with your child in conjunction with each unit!
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Lexia will be offering Parent Nights throughout the 24-25 SY. The next Lexia Parent Night will be held on February 12, 2025. Information regarding the Lexia Parent Nights can be found on Family Academy Site or you can print these translated fliers to share with families.
Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is open!
🧸 Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…
There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:
- Determine eligibility.
- Identify your local school.
- Gather documents.
- Fill out forms.
- Schedule an appointment. Please contact Amy Decatur our school registrar to schedule an appointment.
💻 Try Online Registration
Online registration for the 2025-26 school year is open. Parents/caregivers may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process.
When registering, parents/caregivers will need to create or log in to an existing SIS ParentVUE account.
- 🏅 Advisory Committee for Students With Disabilities Seeks Nominations for First-Class Awards
First-Class Awards are presented each year to individuals who support, design, and/or implement inclusion activities that result in positive outcomes for students. The Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities (ACSD) is seeking nominations for the 2025 First-Class Awards. This is a great opportunity for the community to recognize and celebrate the inclusion efforts of educators, administrators, and students who demonstrate the inclusion of students with disabilities in all facets of education.
Nominees should model excellence in their role relative to special education, have a positive impact that benefits disabled and non-disabled students alike, and be committed to creating an inclusive environment and mindset.
Nominate an administrator, staff member, student, or community partner who has made an exceptional contribution to inclusive practices in Fairfax County Public Schools. Nominations close Wednesday, February 19.
FCPS Proposed Budget Progress
The Fairfax County School Board discussed the FCPS Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Proposed Budget at their work session on February 4. They discussed details regarding student enrollment and investments in students requiring additional support, market comparison data for surrounding school divisions, and an update on progress toward achieving the Baldrige Award for Performance Excellence. Baldrige is a framework used to assess and improve organizational performance across various sectors, including education.
The School Board also held a public hearing on February 4, where they invited the community to share their feedback on the proposed budget.
On Tuesday, February 18, the Fairfax County executive will present the county’s Advertised Budget, and the School Board will hold a work session on FCPS’ FY 2026 Proposed Budget. View the Budget Development Calendar.
Breaking Down the Budget
More than 85% of the budget is dedicated to instruction and reflects the needs of our community’s young people in response to the changing world around us. Budget priorities include providing competitive compensation for all employees, including a 7% salary increase for all staff.
Our families want their children in high-quality schools with the best teachers who provide rigorous academic experiences. FCPS must provide competitive compensation to attract and retain our outstanding educators, administrators, and other school-based and operational staff dedicated to the success of our students.
The proposed 7% salary increase would likely move FCPS to the highest starting salary for teachers with a master's degree among our neighboring counties and greatly improve our recruitment efforts amidst an ongoing teacher shortage. Visit the Budget webpage for more information.
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Make Sure Your Children Are Up-to-Date on Immunizations
Please make sure your child has all of their necessary immunizations. Remember, all students are required to be immunized against certain diseases to attend school in Virginia. This is an important part of keeping children healthy!
Starting Monday, May 19, students who have not provided proof of immunization may not be allowed to attend school. You can check your child’s immunization status and submit updated immunization information by accessing SIS ParentVUE.
Please check with your healthcare provider to make sure your child is up to date on required immunizations for the 2024-25 school year. If your child needs an immunization, make an appointment with your healthcare provider, visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a list of child immunization clinics, or view other Immunization Resources. Be wise and immunize!
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