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February 21st: CWES Bingo Night!
March 10th: 3 hour early release-1:05 PM
March 18th: Chick-Fil-A Restaurant Night
March 20th: Family Math and Literacy Night 5:30-7:00 PM
March 28th: End of Quarter 3
March 31st: Eid-al-Fitr- Student Holiday
April 1st Teacher Workday- Student Holiday
April 7th: Kindergarten Orientation 5:00 PM
April 14th-18th: Spring Break- Student Holiday
April 21st: 3 hour early release-1:05 PM
Please bookmark the FCPS School Calendar to stay informed about school holidays, breaks, and observances.
 Our Young Scholars explored the wonders of architecture and design at the National Building Museum this week!
Dear CWES Families,
We hope to see many of you tonight for Bingo Night! Doors open at 5:45 PM, first game at 6:15 PM. Get ready for an exciting evening with celebrity callers, and fantastic prizes! Our SCA will also being selling snacks, cash only. Hope to see you soon!
This week, during their specials block, we met with each grade level to review student rights and responsibilities as part of our midyear process. We also revisited our PAWS values (Persevere, Accept responsibility, Work together, Show respect), which guide our behavior and create a positive learning environment. Reconnecting with our students this week provided a valuable opportunity to reinforce shared expectations and build a stronger school community as we head into the second half of the year.
Join us for the Quarter 3 Family Book Club: CWES Loves Sports on Thursday, March 20th at 8:15 am in the library and/or art room. An adult must be in attendance with their student.
We are so excited to have the author of A Long Pitch Home, Natalie Lorenzi, join us for this upcoming book club! Students and families can choose from one of 2 books: the picture book: Dancing the Tinikling or the chapter book: A Long Pitch Home. Families are encouraged to read the books alongside their students. You can sign up using the flyer found in Tuesday Folders or the following link: CWES Family Book Club - Quarter 3. Please contact Mona Mouneimne (mmmouneimne@fcps.edu) if you have any questions
Have a wonderful weekend!
Leslie Malkowski, Kristi McGeehan, and Mindy Milliron
CWES Administrative Team
 The 2025 Spring SOL testing schedule runs throughout the month of May. Please make every effort to avoid scheduling appointments or absences on the days your child is testing.
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.
- Kindergarten Orientation is scheduled for Monday, April 7th. No need to wait until then to register, you can register now!
💻 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.
Woodson SGA/Sports Leadership Mulch Sale
The annual Woodson Mulch Sale has arrived. Freshen up your flower beds and support the Woodson High School Leadership and Sports Leadership Classes at the same time. The Leadership Classes are once again offering high quality shredded hardwood mulch for purchase.
Orders for 3-cubic foot bags of mulch must be received by Thursday, March 13, for pick-up at Woodson or delivery to your home on Sunday, March 23. When placing an order for 10 or more bags, delivery is an option. All mulch will be delivered on Sunday, March 23, beginning at 8:30 AM. The proceeds benefit the Woodson High School Leadership and Sports Leadership Classes and support their activities. For more details or for an order form, please check out our web link.
This year you can also order and pay on-line at MySchoolBucks.
Need more info? Send an email to DJSchaefer@fcps.edu
📐 Breaking Down the Budget: Supporting Academic Growth and Algebra by Eighth Grade
FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra learning resources. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes; on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring; essay editing; and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.
The FCPS Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Proposed Budget invests in academic growth and excellence for each and every student, which is one of the priorities of the FCPS Strategic Plan.
Since the 2023-24 school year, FCPS has seen a 9.5% increase in eighth graders taking Algebra I or more advanced math and a 6.8% increase in fifth graders in advanced math.
Studies show that students who complete algebra in middle school have more opportunities to take advanced math and science courses in high school. This can open up new academic paths for students! Watch a video that shows why eighth grade algebra matters.
Learn more about the FCPS FY 2026 Proposed Budget.
VDH Immunization Packets for Rising 7th Graders
As required by the Code of Virginia, parents or legal guardians need to provide proof of immunizations for their child to attend public school. All students entering seventh grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations:
- Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap) given at age 7 or older.
- Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) given at age 10 or older.
- A complete series of 2 doses of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.
- After reviewing educational materials approved by the Board of Health, the parent or guardian, at the parents/guardians sole discretion, may elect for the child not to receive the HPV vaccine.
Parents/guardians are encouraged to plan ahead by scheduling an appointment with their child’s health care provider now to avoid the rush this summer. If your child does not have a health care provider, please visit the FCPS Immunizations Resource page to find out where to get an immunization.
Please review the Virginia Department of Health Information Packet for more information on rising 7th grade immunization requirements.
📑 Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost
FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra learning resources. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes; on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring; essay editing; and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.
The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story, so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees.
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