🐆♥️Cameron Family Newsletter

Be a High-Impact Tutor at Cameron! Cameron is looking to hire high-impact tutors to support students in grades 3-6 in reading and math. The pay is $50 per hour, with the option to work up to 29 hours per week. You would be joining a team of 2 wonderful tutors, and working with small groups of students.  Please email our Reading Specialist Natalie Gillies (njgillies@fcps.edu) with your interest and resume in addition to completing an online application. See more information about High Impact Tutors in FCPS and complete an online application.

⛄A Note About Weather!

Families have already received messages about preparing for the snow -- thank you for reading them and staying in the loop! Laptops are going home with students, but chargers might not due to availability.

If you're in need of a charger for your child's device, the good news is that you probably already have one at home! All laptops can be charged with a USB-C charger, and Kindergarten iPads using a lightning charger, which was common among all previous model Apple products. 

If using their laptops for learning, the Cameron Student Links webpage is a great place to start. A link to it can be found on the Cameron ES website home page! This has all of the login information needed for students to access Lexia, ST Math, and other educational programs. 

We will stay in touch via Talking Points as more information is available this weekend. Stay warm and stay safe!

📱 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.

🧸 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:

1. Determine eligibility. 
2. Identify your local school. 
3. Gather documents. 
4. Fill out forms. 
5. 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, Ms. Donlin, at 703-329-2100. 

💻 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. 

❄️ 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

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.

Quarter End  Wednesday, January 28, is the last day of the quarter and an early release for students. Schools are closed for students on Thursday, January 29, for a staff development day, and Friday, January 30, for a teacher workday. See the complete school year calendar.

Important Dates January 26-27: 3rd, 4th Grade WIDA January 28: End of Quarter 2, Early Release at 2:05pm  January 29: No School for students, Staff Development Day January 30: No School for students, Teacher Work Day

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