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Dear Mighty Red Bird Families,
We were thrilled to welcome representatives from the Fairfax County Public Library today! They shared exciting information about the Summer Reading Adventure and inspired our students to keep reading all summer long. It was a joy to see our students so engaged and enthusiastic about finding new books, setting reading goals, and exploring stories beyond the school year. We’re so proud of their growth and love of learning—it’s been a wonderful school year filled with curiosity, kindness, and hard work.
As we begin planning for the 2025–2026 school year, we value your voice in helping us create supportive and successful classroom communities. If you would like to share input about your child’s learning style and the type of classroom environment in which they thrive, please take a few moments to complete our Parent Input Form. Your feedback is important to us and helps us make thoughtful decisions as we build class placements for next year.
Warm Regards,
Ms. Drake, Mrs. Agner, Mrs. Long
Upcoming Dates 📆
May 26 - Memorial Day (NO SCHOOL)
May 28 - Band Concert - 7:00 PM
May 30 - Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast (9:15 - 10:15 AM)
May 30 - PTA End of Year Party (6:00 - 8:00 PM)
June 3 - Chorus Concert - 6:00 PM
June 4 - Strings Concert - 6:00 PM
June 5 - Field Day!
June 11 - Last Day of School
Memorial Day
Cardinal Forest will be closed on Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day. This federal holiday honors the men and women who gave their lives while serving in the U.S. military. Take a moment to reflect on their sacrifice and learn more about the history of Memorial Day here.
Arrival Reminders
Any student arriving at school after 9:10 either via walking or Kiss and Ride must be accompanied by an adult to the office for a late arrival.
SOL Scores in ParentVUE
SOL scores will be posted in ParentVue each Monday to reflect tests administered the week prior. Scores can be accessed by looking under the Test History section.
All Library books are due May 28, 2025.
Medication Pick Up
FCPS Updates
Phase 2 Community Boundary Review Meetings
Families, staff, and community members will soon be able to explore and visualize potential boundary scenarios using a customized Boundary Explorer Tool. The tool will be accessible from the FCPS website. You are also invited to participate in another series of community meetings in order to review and reflect on the initial draft scenarios before the start of summer break:
- Friday, May 23, 7-8:30 p.m., Lewis High School
- Wednesday, May 28, 7-8:30 p.m., Annandale High School
- Thursday, May 29, 6:30-8 p.m., Whitman Middle School
- Friday, May 30, 6:30-8 p.m., Chantilly High School
- Friday, June 6, 6:30–8 p.m., Glasgow Middle School
Each meeting will be hybrid, meaning that you may attend in person or via Zoom. Childcare for in-person participants and language interpretation/translation for all participants will be available as needed. Registration links will be shared soon. Another round of community meetings will be held in the fall.
Pre-K Programs
Pre-K Program Accepting Applications for Fall
The FCPS PreK Program serves 3 and 4 year old students with a high quality, full-day preschool program with no cost to families at 78 Fairfax County elementary schools.
Students may qualify with a variety of economic or educational risk factors. Learn more about the Pre-K and Early Head Start Program by watching this video (English) or video (Spanish).
Spaces fill quickly, so complete an application online now or call 703-208-7900 (English) or 703-208-7901 (Spanish) for more information.
Get to Know FCPS and the Resources Available to Families
Being connected to our 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, Mariel Otero, at motero@fcps.edu.
🧸 Kindergarten Registration
Read more about the registration process. For additional information, please contact our school registrar Karen Stephens at kdstephens@fcps.edu.
💻 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.
Attendance Matters
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:
- Celebrating Students
- Stop Arms Issue Tickets
- Next Steps in Budget Process
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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PTA Updates!
Check out PTBoard for news and upcoming events!
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