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The Principals' Message
Happy Friday, CES Community,
With April approaching next week, we reflect on the outstanding achievements of the recent CES Boosterthon. We are thrilled to announce that we anticipate exceeding our fundraising goal of $27,500, showcasing the exceptional dedication of our community. The Fun Run was a resounding success, filled with joy and enthusiastic participation from students and families alike. We deeply appreciate the feedback received and encourage you to share any suggestions for enhancing future Boosterthon experiences. Our success was significantly bolstered by the generous support of our valued sponsors: Charlet Shriner, Burnside Farms, Cheron Orthodontics, Centreville Dance Academy, and I9 Sports. We are deeply grateful for their partnership.
With heartfelt gratitude, we say goodbye to Mrs. Van Gorder, our social worker and remarkable educator who has touched the lives of countless students, families, and colleagues. Mrs. Van Gorder's grace, professionalism, and genuine compassion have set her apart. Her ability to offer a confidential and understanding ear has been a true gift to our community. Mrs. Van Gorder's nonjudgmental approach and loving spirit are irreplaceable. We will deeply miss her and wish her every happiness in her future endeavors with retirement.
Reminder:
- Monday and Tuesday are student holidays - no school!
- Wednesday - Friday will be spirit days leading up to the volleyball game!
SEL Focus Area - April
This month at CES our Social Emotional Learning focus is Relationship Skills!
How can parents support SEL at home? (Video)
Upcoming Events:
- Monday, March 31st
- No School - Eid al-Fitr
- Eid Mubarak to those in our Muslim community celebrating!
- Tuesday, April 1st
- No School - Student Holiday/Teacher Workday
- Friday, April 4th
- 6:00pm: CES vs UMES Volleyball Game - CVHS
- Thank you to The Damon Sells Homes Team for their support!
- Tuesday, April 8th
- PTA Spirit Night: Taco Bamba
- Monday, April 14th - 18th
- Thursday, April 24th
- 5:00pm: AAP Orientation - Library
- Friday, April 25th
- PTA Spirit Night: Manassas Chuck E Cheese
- Monday, April 28th
- 1:00pm: 3-Hour Early Release
- 6:00pm: Virtual PTA Meeting
- Tuesday, April 29th
- 6:30pm: Spring Chorus Concert - Cafe
With gratitude!
Jen, Rachel, & Josh
Proud Principals
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PTA Corner
Advanced Academic Programs (AAP)
Screening for Subject Specific (Level II) and Part-Time (Level III) Services
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is committed to challenging all students through talent development and differentiated instruction to meet the needs of advanced learners.
Screening for Subject Specific (Level II) and Part-Time (Level III) Services
Students can be screened for subject specific and part time AAP services at any time in the school year. In the spring, schools review data on all students to determine services for the start of the next school year.
- Parents or guardians can initiate the screening process by submitting the AAP School-Based Services (Level II-III) Referral Form to the Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART) by April 15, annually.
- The AAP School-Based Services (Level II-III) Referral Form may be found by searching “AAP Forms” at https://www.fcps.edu/.
- Parents or guardians who submit a referral will be notified by the local elementary school of their student’s eligibility status via the Welcome Walk.
Screening Process for Subject Specific (Level II) and Part-Time (Level III) Services
Multiple criteria are reviewed holistically to determine eligibility for all FCPS advanced academic services. Committees consider student work from opportunities with AAP lessons, examples of student reasoning or gifted behaviors from class discussions and activities, progress reports, achievement and ability scores, and parent or guardian input. Committees consider whether students have access to a group of students with similar academic needs to support academic conversations and growth in the classroom.
Appeals Process for Subject Specific (Level II) and Part-Time (Level III) Services
If a parent or guardian wishes to appeal an ineligible decision, they may submit an appeal with new data for consideration by the local school screening committee. This new information should be submitted to the Advanced Academic Resource Teacher.
Subject Specific and Part-Time Services Overview
Subject Specific and Part-Time Services in Elementary School
FCPS offers a continuum of advanced academic services for all students in Grades K-12. The continuum of services approach allows for a focus on matching services to students’ needs rather than labeling students. Students have:
- Multiple entry points for deeper learning opportunities in specific areas of need as they develop.
- A cluster group of students with similar academic needs to support student learning and growth.
Teachers, administrators, and Advanced Academic Resource Teachers (AARTs) work together to provide the following levels of school-based services at the elementary level:
Access to Rigor, Grades K-6 (Level I)
All students have opportunities to think critically, reason, and problem-solve.
- All teachers use critical and creative thinking strategies in their lessons
- Classroom teachers provide opportunities using materials from the AAP Curriculum Framework a minimum of once per quarter.
Because Access to Rigor services are for all FCPS students, there is not a screening process.
Subject Specific Advanced Differentiation, Grades K-6 (Level II)
Some students require differentiation beyond the needs of age-level peers in their class in at least one specific subject area. Classroom teachers may adjust instruction for students in these areas by:
- Providing different assignments and resources in those subjects,
- Grouping students by their strengths, interests, and readiness, and
- Providing additional challenges using materials from the AAP Curriculum Framework.
Student needs for subject specific differentiation are re-evaluated each year at the local school.
Part-Time Advanced Academic Programs, Grades 3-6 (Level III)
Some students have advanced academic abilities in multiple subject areas and require differentiation beyond the needs of age-level peers in their class in multiple content areas.
- Students work with other students that have similar academic needs through weekly pull-out classes or weekly co-taught lessons with the AART and classroom teacher.
- Teachers provide frequent opportunities to use materials from the AAP Curriculum Framework in Language Arts, science, social studies, and/or mathematics.
Part-time services continue through Grade 6. Students do not need to be evaluated each year.
Screening for Full-Time (Level IV) Services
Screening Timeline for Full-Time Services
Screening for full-time (level IV) AAP services happens at the district/central level rather than by local schools. For your planning for next school year, please know that screening for full-time (level IV) services occurs during two specific screening cycles:
- Fall screening is available for students who are new to FCPS since January.
ο Fall referrals are due October 15, annually.
- Spring screening is available for any Grade 2-7 FCPS-enrolled student.
ο The referral window is from the first day of school - December 15, annually.
For more information, please visit the AAP website at: Advanced Academics Identification and Placement for Current FCPS Students | Fairfax County Public Schools
Full-Time Advanced Academic Programs, Grades 3-8 (Level IV)
Some advanced learners need a full-time advanced academic program with differentiated instruction in all four core content areas (Language Arts, mathematics, social studies, and science). Students eligible for full-time AAP services are cluster grouped on a full-time basis and receive:
- Full-time use of materials from the AAP Curriculum Framework in Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, and
- Curriculum that is differentiated through acceleration, depth, and complexity of content. Full-time services continue through Grade 8.
Students do not need to be evaluated each year.
FCPS CARES
The FCPS CARES Program is a way to recognize CES employees who go above and beyond to help others and show they care about their students, colleagues, and the community. If you have a story, please click the link to find information.
 
  
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