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April 14th-18th: Spring Break- Student Holiday
April 16th: Iron Chef Restaurant Night
April 21st: 3 hour early release-1:05 PM
April 23rd: Band Concert 6:30 PM
April 24th: Strings Concert 4th Grade 5:30 PM, 5th/6th Grade 6:30 PM
April 26th: CWES Fun Fair 11:00 AM-2:00 PM
April 28th-May 2nd-Spring Book Fair
April 29th: AAP Orientation 5:00 PM
Please bookmark the FCPS School Calendar to stay informed about school holidays, breaks, and observances.
 Purple Up! was a huge success! We celebrated our incredible military families with a fantastic breakfast and inspiring guest speakers. Thanks to everyone who came out to show their support – we are so thankful for our military families! And a very special thank you to our student ambassadors for their hard work in helping set up and for the wonderful bulletin board they put together!
 🌷 April 14-18 is spring break. Schools and school offices will be closed. We wish our students and teachers a happy and restful Spring Break! See the complete school year calendar.
Dear CWES Families,
This week is National School Assistant Principals Week, and I want to take a moment to express my sincere appreciation for Ms. Milliron and Mrs. McGeehan. I am incredibly lucky to have Ms. Milliron and Mrs. McGeehan as part of our team. Their leadership, compassion, and commitment to our students and staff are truly remarkable. They consistently go above and beyond, and their positive impact is felt throughout our school. We are truly fortunate to have them at CWES!
Reminder: Monday, April 21st is an early release day. This is the Monday we return from Spring Break. Students will be dismissed at 1:05 PM, following the same dismissal procedure as March 10th. If you need to change your student's dismissal plans, please call the office at (703) 764-5600. The online transportation change form will be unavailable.
Spring Break-Caught Reading
Where do YOU love to read?
Join us in CWES Loves to Read over spring break! Either CLICK HERE to add a picture or bring in a drawing of you reading when you come back after spring break. To participate all you need to do is find a creative place to read. Please also share the location of where you were "caught reading". Remember to label your picture/photo with your name, homeroom teacher and the place where you enjoyed reading over spring break. If you turn it in before Friday, April 25, 2025 you can receive a small prize.
Wishing you a wonderful spring break!
Leslie Malkowski, Kristi McGeehan, and Mindy Milliron
CWES Administrative Team
Join us for our Quarter 4 Family Book Club: CWES Loves Art on Thursday, May 29th at 8:15 am in the library and/or art room. An adult must be in attendance with their student. Students and families can choose from one of 2 books: the picture book: Ablaze with Color: A Story of Painter Alma Thomas or the chapter book: Me, Frida, and the Secret of the Peacock Ring. Families are encouraged to read the books alongside their students. We will celebrate our final book club with a fun art activity to go along with our theme!
You can sign up using the flyer found in Tuesday Folders or the following link: CWES Family Book Club - Quarter 4.
Please contact Mona Mouneimne (mmmouneimne@fcps.edu) if you have any questions.
 Wow! What an amazing display of talent from our CWES artists at the Woodson Pyramid Art Show this week! Congratulations to everyone who participated!
 Our 4th graders had a wonderful time on their field trip to the Air and Space Museum this week!
 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.
 Click HERE to pre-order wristbands, raffle tickets, and food!
Click HERE to sign up to volunteer!
School Start Times Survey
⏰ Share Your Thoughts on School Start Times
FCPS would like to hear from all families on the possibility of adjusting school start times across the division. Please check your email for a survey link from Fairfax County Public Schools. It was also sent to staff as well as to students in grades 5-12. The confidential survey will be open through Saturday, April 12.
Budget
Excellence Is at a Crossroads
Excellent teachers are the heart of FCPS! They inspire our kids, go the extra mile, and make a real difference. But the current Fairfax County Board of Supervisors advertised budget underfunds FCPS by $150 million for next year.
Being fully funded helps keep class sizes down and the number of highly-qualified teachers up at FCPS. Keeping the best teachers includes compensation that allows them to live and work in Fairfax County. The Fairfax County budget priorities survey is open until Thursday, April 24. Take a moment to share your thoughts. Now is the time. Learn more about how excellence is at a Crossroads.
🛑 Cameras Installed on School Bus Stop Arms
Cameras have been installed on the stop arms of 50 FCPS school buses. These cameras will be used to identify drivers who pass stopped school buses while children are entering and exiting the bus (called a “stop arm violation”).
Drivers have begun to receive warnings. After a 30-day warning period, citations will begin to be issued on Monday, May 12.
According to Virginia law, drivers must stop for stopped school buses with flashing red lights on and their stop signs extended. Motorists should stop when approaching from any direction, unless there is a barrier or median separating their lane from where the bus is stopped. They should remain stopped until everyone is clear, and the bus is moving.
We appreciate our law enforcement partners for working with us to improve road safety and reduce accidents. Read more about the stop arm cameras and other ways FCPS works with our county partners to keep students safe on their way to and from school.
Get to Know FCPS and the Resources Available to Families
Being connected to your school community helps you stay informed and support your child’s success. Take some time to get familiar with the many resources and tools available to FCPS families, including:
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School Age Child Care (SACC) – This Fairfax County government program provides a safe and fun environment before and after school for elementary school-age children.
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FCPS Communications for Families – FCPS shares news and information to support student learning and promote family engagement.
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FCPS Family Academy – We know that as a parent or caregiver, you play a critical role in your child's education. The Family Academy compiles classes, webinars, workshops, and programs offered by FCPS to help you support your child's needs and learning at home. The Family Academy also includes information about resources to help you ensure your child has what they need to succeed.
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Family Liaisons – Family liaisons serve as a link between families and schools. You may reach out to our wonderful family liaison, [name], at [email and/or phone number].
There’s an easy to follow five-step process outlined for parents registering their children for kindergarten. Be sure to register your child as soon as possible!
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