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January 28th: End of 2nd Quarter 2-Hour Early Release 2:05 PM
January 29th-30th: Teacher Workday-Student Holiday
February 16th: Presidents Day-Student Holiday
February 17th: Teacher Workday-Student Holiday
February 18th: 3-hour Early Release 1:05 PM
February 20th: Bingo Night 5:45 PM
February 25th: PTA Spelling Bee 6:00 PM
February 26th: Woodson Math Enrichment Workshop 2nd/3rd Grade 4:05
See the complete school year calendar.
Dear Canterbury Woods Families,
We had a fantastic week at CWES! Our first graders enjoyed an exciting field trip to the Children’s Science Museum, where they participated in a variety of hands-on activities and had an absolutely awesome time exploring and learning together. We also hosted our 2nd Quarter Family Book Club, and it was wonderful to welcome families into our school to share meaningful conversations around books. We hope even more families will be able to join us for the 3rd Quarter Book Club!
We’re looking forward to seeing many of you tonight at one of our favorite events, Family Culture Night, beginning at 6:00 p.m. It’s always a joyful evening of connection and celebration.
As a reminder for next week, we will be closing out the second quarter on Wednesday, January 28, which will be the last day of the quarter and an early release day for students. Schools will be closed for students on Thursday, January 29, for a staff development day, and Friday, January 30, for a teacher workday.
Stay safe and warm this weekend, and enjoy the snow! ❄️
Leslie Malkowski, Kristi McGeehan, and Mindy Milliron
CWES Administrative Team
 6th graders investigated heat transfer this week by roasting marshmallows by conduction, convection, and radiation.
 STOCK THE LOUNGE -
The second quarter is ending and we are bringing back Stock the Lounge. As teachers participate in professional development and have work during the upcoming teacher work days, we are stocking the lounge with all sorts of goodies from drinks to snacks to easy and quick microwavable meals. Drop off items to the front office between Feb 9th-13th.
Sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F4FAFA629A6F58-61794086-cwes
Kindergarten Registration
Newsletters:🧸 Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…
There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:
- Determine eligibility.
- Identify your local school.
- Gather documents.
- Fill out forms.
- Schedule an appointment.
After the appointment at the school (the student and one caregiver must be present), the student will be ready for orientation or any other introductory events each school may host. Read more about the registration process. For more information, call our student information assistant/registrar Amy Decatur at (703)764-5600.
💻 Try Online Registration
Parents may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process. When registering, parents will create (or log in to an existing) SIS ParentVUE account.
FCPS App
📱 More News and Updates — on the go — With the FCPS App
Gone are the days of digging through emails or hunting for bookmarks. The FCPS app provides a custom experience that is both powerful and easy to use. Here is how it makes life easier:
- Customized for Your Family: Do you have students at two (or more!) different schools? You can "follow" multiple schools to get a feed of news, notices, and events specific to your family.
- No Sign-In Required: Access essential content like district-wide announcements, live updates, and school calendars instantly — no password to remember, no login required.
- Real-Time Notifications: Get push notifications for urgent updates — including weather announcements! — ensuring you never miss an important announcement from the district or your school.
- Everything in One Place: From bell schedules and staff directories to athletic event locations and school menus, the app is a central hub for all things FCPS.
To ensure every family stays informed, the app supports automatic translation for more than 100 languages. Learn more about the app, or download it today in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Weather Closings
❄️ Prepare for Winter Weather
Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather closing decisions are made at FCPS.
FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible, including email, text, social media, the new FCPS mobile app, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.
Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange emergency child care if needed.
⛄ Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities
We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. View the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.
If you need assistance getting cold-weather clothing for your family, please call Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health.
Winter Resources for Families
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 weather. 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 snow or inclement weather days. Consider these winter activities to blend education and play at home.
CWES will use Schoology for all Tuesday Folder contents. All flyers are posted to Schoology Course: Canterbury Woods Elementary School All Parents/Guardians and contents are listed below.
- Stock the Lounge
- RunFitKidz
- Restaurant Night: California Fish Grill
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