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August 15th: Open House 9:30-11:00 AM
August 18th: First Day of School!
August 27th: Back to School Night 6:00-7:30 PM, PTA Meeting 7:30 PM
August 28th: CAV Carnival-Woodson Feeder Night 4:30-6:40 PM
August 29th and September 1st: No School, Labor Day
Please bookmark the FCPS School Calendar to stay informed about school holidays, breaks, and observances.
 Popsicles on the Playground was a sweet success!
Dear Canterbury Woods Families,
It was wonderful to see so many new faces at our Popsicles on the Playground event this week. We can't wait to welcome everyone to our Open House next week!
The Open House is scheduled for Friday, August 15th, from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM. You are welcome to visit at any time during these hours to drop off supplies, connect with the PTA and community organizations in the cafeteria, and meet your child’s teacher. Specialists, including those from the band and strings programs, will also be present in the cafeteria.
CWES parents and guardians with an email address on file will receive a message on the evening of August 12th with your child's teacher’s name and room number for the new school year. Additionally, this information will be available in your ParentVUE account on Thursday, August 14th. Watch this video if you would like help creating a ParentVUE account.
Our Public Health Nurse and School Health Aide will be available during the Open House for medication intake.
We look forward to seeing you all next week!
Have a wonderful weekend,
Leslie Malkowski, Kristi McGeehan, and Mindy Milliron
CWES Administrative Team
Jeanne Lowe-5th Grade
My husband Kris and I live in Burke with our 3 daughters and 2 dogs. I have taught 4/5/6 grades and most recently 4th grade down the street at Oak View. This will be my 16th year with FCPS and I am excited to join the 5th grade team at CWES.
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Lauren Worley-5th Grade
I grew up in Northern Virginia and I previously taught third and fifth grade in FCPS. My favorite things to do for fun are watching baseball and the tv show Survivor, going on walks, and reading.
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 We’re excited to let you know that if you choose Canterbury Woods Elementary as your school during registration, 100% of the registration fee goes directly to our school! This is a huge fundraiser for our school and a great opportunity to come together as a community!
Event Details:
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Date: Sunday, September 21st
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Fun Run: 8:00 a.m.
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5K Run/Walk: 8:30 a.m.
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Location: 4250 Fairfax Corner Avenue, Fairfax, VA 22030
Register EARLY and help CWES--- and of course, join the fun!!!
Register here for the 17th Annual 5K Run/Walk Fun Run
The coupon code to participate is “AJ4Schools”.
Register here: https://asha-jyothi.redpodium.com/2025fairfax5k
Woodson High School Cav Carnival
Cell Phone Policy
We Are a Phone-Free School!
Please remind your student that cell phones and personal devices (airpods, earbuds, smartwatches, other items connected to the internet) must be off and away for the entire school day (bell to bell). Cell phones are also not permitted to be used as an instructional tool.If you need to contact your student during the school day, please call our front office at (703) 764-5600.
Learn more about FCPS’ cell phone policy, which helps students stay focused, safe, and engaged at school.
Early Release Wednesdays
Limited early release days for elementary schools will shift to Wednesdays for the 2025-26 school year.
Three-hour early release days for our school will include:
- September 10
- October 29
- November 12
- December 10
- February 18
- March 18
- April 22
- May 13
🏫 Building a Brighter Future, Together: FCPS Family Academy
The FCPS Family Academy promotes connections and collaborations between families, educators, and the community. Its work is aimed at strengthening partnerships in support of each and every student’s success.
Explore a wide range of resources; tools; and virtual and in-person webinars, workshops, and programs. The FCPS Family Academy helps you become a key part of your child’s education! Learn more about the FCPS Family Academy.
Volunteer Management System
Volunteer FCPS Helps Community Members Connect With Schools
A new volunteer management system, Volunteer FCPS, will allow students, parents/caregivers, and community members to register and search volunteer opportunities within the school division.
All volunteers (new or returning) will register in Volunteer FCPS, complete a volunteer orientation, and be required to sign in using the visitor kiosk. Some volunteers will also be required to undergo a background check. Visit the Volunteer FCPS website for details.
Back-to-School Checklist
We’re Eager to Welcome You Back to School!
As summer winds down, we are looking forward to welcoming students back to our classrooms. Please review this checklist to make sure your child is ready!
☑️ Sign Up for SIS ParentVUE
Access your student’s attendance records, grades, and assignments at any time with SIS ParentVUE. Contact our registrar at (703) 764-5600 if you need an activation code. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.
Update Your Contact Information
Be sure you receive important information! Update your phone number(s) and/or email address(es) in the Parent/Guardian section of SIS ParentVUE.
☑️ Update Immunizations and Records
Immunizations are required for all students to attend school in Virginia. This is an important part of protecting them from certain diseases and keeping them healthy.
When your child is immunized, remember to request a copy of their immunization record and bring that to our front office or submit the record via SIS ParentVUE as soon as possible. Find more information on FCPS’ website.
☑️ Learn About School Meals
Parents/caregivers need to provide their students with money to purchase meals at school, send them with a packed lunch, or apply (and be approved) for free and reduced-price meal benefits.
☑️ Bookmark the School Year Calendar
Be sure to bookmark the FCPS school year calendar to keep track of school holidays, breaks, and observances:
- Days marked with a blue “H” are student holidays. Schools are closed on these days.
- Days marked with an orange “O” are religious and cultural observance days (or evenings, if only half marked). There is school on these days, but certain events that cannot be made up may not be scheduled on these days.
- Days marked in pink are holidays for students but working days for teachers and staff.
Please note that some holidays and observances, such as Eid al Fitr, may shift, and the calendar may be adjusted.
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