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 Dear Cardinal Families,
We are thrilled to share some wonderful news regarding our school's attendance! Thanks to your incredible commitment to ensuring your children are present and ready to learn, our rate of chronic absenteeism has seen a significant decrease.
Currently, our chronic absenteeism rate stands at just 3.9%. This represents a fantastic 5% decrease compared to the same time last school year!
Every day counts when it comes to learning, and your dedication to getting your students to school on time each day makes a real difference. Consistent attendance is crucial for academic success and building strong routines.
Thank you for partnering with us to prioritize your child's education! Let's keep this positive momentum going throughout the year!
As a reminder, winter break will be held Monday, December 22, to Friday, January 2.
To help make sure you and your children have a restful break, we have asked that no homework be assigned during this time. Teachers may assign long-range assignments in the weeks ahead of the break, allowing students to practice time management skills, but no assignments will be due immediately following the break.
We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year. Classes resume on Monday, January 5, 2026. See the complete school year calendar.
Warmly,
Allison Hoak, Principal
Jon Kemmerer, Assistant Principal
❄️Winter Resources for Families
A list of resources has been compiled for students and families in case they or someone they know needs assistance while schools are closed for winter break. Please visit FCPS’ winter resources page for information on academic support, mental health support, and county resources related to food, clothing, housing, and other needs.
⛄Even If School Is Closed, Learning Can Continue!
We encourage students to take advantage of fun learning opportunities during the upcoming winter break and on snow days. Consider these winter activities to blend education and play at home.
⛄Winter Break Literacy Adventures
Engaging in literacy activities over winter break helps students maintain the reading, writing, and speaking skills they built during the first half of the school year. Even a little daily practice, such as these 10 fun family activities, helps ensure they return to school confident and ready to continue growing in literacy. Enjoy these literacy adventures as a family!
🚨Window for Full-Time AAP Referrals Closes Next Week on Monday, December 15
Parents and guardians of students in Grades 2-7 who would like their student to be considered for full-time Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) services must submit the AAP Full-Time Referral Form to Jenna Murgia at jlmurgia@fcps.edu no later than December 15, 2025.
For more information, please visit the Advanced Academic Programs webpage.
🧥One More Week to Donate New or Gently Used Coats
Katy's Coat Drive will run until December 19th. Katy's collection box in the main lobby is almost filled to the top and there is still one more week left to donate! Thank you to the many families that have donated coats this year.
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💗 FCPS CARES
The FCPS CARES Program is your opportunity to say thank you to Cunningham Park employees! We encourage parents, staff, and community members to recognize those who consistently go above and beyond for our students and community. If a CPES employee or group has impressed you with their care and commitment, tell us their story below so they can receive FCPS CARES recognition. Submit an FCPS CARES today!
💻 Action Required! Update Your Permission for Google Tools
Google recently made changes to how educational applications are managed and accessed on the Chrome Browser and Chromebooks. Many applications are moving from the Chrome Web Store to the Google Play Store.
To ensure your student(s) can continue accessing all approved instructional tools, FCPS has updated its digital consent platform to include both the Chrome Web Store and the Google Play Store.
Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting safe and effective digital learning experiences for all students.
For questions or support, please visit FCPS’ Family Technology Resources page or open a ticket with our Technical Support desk.
FCPS & Pyramid Information
🧷Diaper Drive
A former Cardinal is working to bring our community together to support families who struggle to afford basic baby essentials. By donating diapers of any size, you can help provide comfort and relief to parents in need. Please drop off diapers in our main lobby. The drive will run from December 8-19. Thank you for supporting our community!
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🚨Important Dates
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December 15: AAP Full-Time Referral Form (grades 2-6) and optional materials due to Jenna Murgia, jlmurgia@fcps.edu.
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December 22 - January 2: Winter Break
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January 5: Classes Resume
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