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Save the date:
August 6th: Popsicles on the Playground for all new families! 3:30-4:30
August 15th: Open House
August 18th: First Day of School!
Please bookmark the FCPS School Calendar to stay informed about school holidays, breaks, and observances.
 And that's a wrap! CWES teachers waving off the buses and wishing all our students a fantastic summer!
 Congratulations, CWES sixth graders—your future is bright, and this is just the beginning! We will miss you!
Dear CWES Families,
As we bring this school year to a close, I want to provide a brief update regarding our STEAM program at Canterbury Woods for next year. The budget shortfall in FCPS has required all schools to make some difficult staffing and budget decisions. All FCPS elementary schools are required to maintain certain vital positions (advanced academics resource teacher and special education department chair) despite the reduction in staffing. This significantly reduced flexibility in school budgets to fund programs and services that are not required by the state. Unfortunately, for us at CWES, that means not being able to maintain the STEAM program that we have had over the past eight years.
Please know that I deeply value the enriching opportunities STEAM provides our students and the incredible impact it has on their learning and creativity. Although we are not able to maintain a dedicated STEAM position for the upcoming school year, I am exploring creative ways to integrate STEAM learning into our schedule using the resources available to us.
My goal is to continue offering meaningful and engaging experiences for students, and I look forward to sharing more details with you once plans are finalized in August. I want to thank you for your support, partnership, and advocacy. It is your engagement and care that make Canterbury Woods such a strong and vibrant community.
As we wrap up the school year, I also want to take a moment to celebrate what an incredible year it has been. Our students have grown academically, socially, and emotionally—and have brought joy, curiosity, and energy into our classrooms each day. It has truly been a privilege to watch them learn and thrive. On behalf of the entire Canterbury Woods staff, we wish you and your families a relaxing, fun-filled summer. This will be our final newsletter for the school year, but please be on the lookout for updates and information in late July as we prepare for another great year together!
Have a fantastic summer,
Leslie Malkowski, Kristi McGeehan, and Mindy Milliron
CWES Administrative Team
- School Website to Order Supply Kits: https://sproutsupplies.com/school-supply-kits/canterbury-woods-elementary-school-supply-kits/
- School Code: CWES066
- Order Deadline: June 17, 2025
📍 Comprehensive Boundary Review Update
Our last community meeting for the first part of Phase 2 of the comprehensive boundary review was held June 6. Please stay tuned for summaries of each meeting, along with additional data, which will be shared next week.
As a reminder, no boundary changes have been proposed for the upcoming (2025-26) school year.
Whether you were able to attend a meeting or not, we encourage you to use the Boundary Explorer Tool to see how the initial draft scenarios may affect boundaries. Also, be sure to visit our Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage for information about this process. If you have a question or comment, please submit it on our website.
Summer Resources
🍽️ Summer Meals for Students
FCPS’ Summer Meal Service Program provides breakfast and lunch free of charge to all children aged 18 and younger. Check FCPS’ Food and Nutrition Services webpage and the USDA Summer Meals for Kids Site Finder for specific dates, times, and locations. If you have any questions regarding the Summer 2025 meal service, please email SummerMeals@fcps.edu or call 703-813-4800.
Keeping Children Safe Online
The Fairfax County Police Department shares these resources to help keep children safe online.
Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) Updates for 2025-26 School Year
At their May 8 meeting, the Fairfax County School Board approved changes to the SR&R, including its cell phone policy. Other SR&R updates include added clarity and/or procedures around topics such as discipline data, parent notifications, hate speech, and integrated discipline training. The full list of changes is available on Boarddocs.
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