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Dear Mighty Red Bird Families,
We have so much to appreciate and celebrate here at Cardinal Forest! Today marked the 100th day of school, an exciting milestone in our school year! It's amazing to see how much they've grown and accomplished already.
Speaking of celebrations, Valentine's Day is tomorrow. We look forward to a day filled with friendship and fun.
Our Boosterthon fundraiser is in full swing! Your support is crucial in helping the PTA fundraising goals, which will directly benefit all students. Thank you for your generosity and participation!
Let's continue to make this a wonderful school year!
Warm regards,
Ms. Drake, Mrs. Agner, Mrs. Long
Upcoming Dates 📆
February 17 - NO SCHOOL- Presidents' Day
February 20 - Boosterthon Fun Run!
March 10 - 3 hour early release
Boosterthon!
 ️ 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
🎉 Fundraiser Kickoff in school – 02/11/2025
👟 Event Day – 02/20/2025
*Need help signing up? Video instructions HERE
Spring SOL Writing (IRW), Reading, Math, and Science Testing Dates
For your planning purposes and reference, please see the Spring 2025 Standards Of Learning (SOL) Testing Dates. When possible, please avoid scheduling appointments and/or activities that would prevent your child from arriving at school on time on the days your child(ren) are participating in an SOL Assessment.
Arrival and Dismissal Safety Reminders 🚗🚶🏽➡️🚌
Student safety is our top priority. Please continue to partner with us to ensure a safe arrival and dismissal for our school community. There will continue to be increased law enforcement presence at Royal Ridge during arrival and dismissal. Drivers who park in no parking zones and/or make illegal U-Turns on Forrester Blvd. will be ticketed. We encourage the use of Kiss and Ride. If you are in need of a Kiss and Ride car number, please call the front office.
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.
Black History Month
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.
Student Voices at Family Summit
The 2025 FCPS Family Summit will take place on Saturday, March 15, at South Lakes High School. Visit the Family Summit webpage for more information.
At the event, FCPS students are invited to showcase projects and advocacy efforts around inclusivity in schools. This is a great resume-building opportunity, and students can earn service hours as well. Students may share their work in a share-fair environment using posters, essays, videos, songs, or art. They will interact with attendees through conversations about their work, ideas, and efforts to foster inclusivity in school communities.
Students must use this Google Form to participate by Monday, February 17. A list of possible projects is also on the form. More information will be provided after the student’s submission is received. Please contact Manuel Gomez Portillo with any questions.
✨ Centering student voice is part of FCPS’ Strategic Plan Goal 2: Safe, Supported, Included, and Empowered.
🕧 3 Hour Early Release
The next 3 hour early release Monday will be on February 10, 2025. Confirmation emails will be sent this 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:
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 medication, before returning to school. This helps prevent the spread of illness to others. Please indicate your child's specific symptoms when entering an absence into ParentVUE or calling our attendance line.
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.
🧸 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.
After the appointment at the school (the student and one guardian must be present), the student will be ready for [orientation and any other introductory events your school may host]. Read more about the registration process. For additional information, please contact [name], our school registrar. 💻 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.
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:
- Flu Prevention
- Students Spread Joy
- Investing in our Classrooms
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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