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Dear Cardinal Families,
It has been a cold week, but our school is finally buzzing with life again! We want to extend a massive thank you to our incredible families for your patience and flexibility as we navigated the weather. Seeing our students' faces back in the classrooms today reminded us exactly why we do what we do.
A huge round of applause goes to our amazing custodial crew, Mr. Lopez, Ms. Canales, Ms. Vasquez, and Ms. Orellana. They worked tirelessly throughout the storm shoveling, salting, and prepping our grounds to ensure our school was safe and ready for a smooth return. We are so lucky to have a team that goes above and beyond!
Our teachers are hard at work helping students transition back into their routines. We know a week away and all the delays this week can be a big shift, so thank you for supporting them at home as we dive back into our winter learning goals.
Warmly,
Allison Hoak, Principal
Jon Kemmerer, Assistant Principal
📆Calendar Reminders
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February 16: No School | President's Day
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February 17: No School | Teacher Work Day
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February 18: 3-Hour Early Release, Dismissal at 12:20 PM
See the complete school year calendar.
🎶Thank you, Mr. Robinson!
Cunningham Park students shined on stage at the Madison Choral Pyramid Concert on Tuesday night! Singers from Madison, Thoreau, Cunningham Park, Louise Archer, Marshall Road, Vienna, Wolftrap and Flint Hill came together to sing and share their talents. Mr. Robinson led our students in rehearsals and preparations for the big show. Bravo!
💪🏼Finishing the Year Strong: A Mid-Year Reset
Next week marks the start of the second half of the school year. This is a natural turning point and a perfect opportunity to help your child reflect on their current routines and make any necessary adjustments for a successful semester.
We can ensure a strong finish to the year by focusing on these three pillars:
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Prioritize Rest: Establishing a consistent sleep schedule helps students stay focused and energized for the school day.
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Consistent Attendance: Every day in the classroom matters. Unless your child is unwell, please help them stay committed to attending school daily.
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Daily Best Effort: Encourage your child to approach each day with a growth mindset, giving their best effort in every task.
By reinforcing these habits at home, we can work together to make this semester our most successful one yet.
📝 Requests for Student Recommendations or Medical Forms
Our staff is always happy to support our students’ growth, whether they are applying to a new program or working with a healthcare provider. To ensure your child’s privacy and meet legal requirements, please keep the following in mind for all recommendation and rating scale requests:
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Consent First: Before we can share any information, parents must complete Form SS/SE 79A (Consent to Exchange Confidential Student Information). This form is available in the front office.
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Direct Submission: To maintain confidentiality and the integrity of the evaluation, all completed forms will be sent directly to the requesting physician or school via mail or fax. We are unable to return completed forms to parents.
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Timeline: Please allow at least 5 business days for our team to process these requests.
Thank you for your cooperation in helping us protect your child’s records!
💗We will celebrate Kindness Week from February 9-13!
🍴Meal Kits for Fasting Students
From February 18 to March 19, students who are fasting during the day can take school meals home. These kits include one breakfast and one lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.
Families must fill out a request form each week for every student who wants a kit. The first deadline is Wednesday, February 11, for the week of February 16. Please note other important details below:
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Cost: Meals are charged just like a normal school day.
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Pickup: Students must grab their kits at the end of the school day.
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Menu: Kits include school meals that are easy to heat at home.
Visit the Food and Nutrition webpage for forms, deadlines, and other information. Please contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services with any questions at FCPSFNS@fcps.edu or 703-813-4800.
🧸Learn About Kindergarten at Cunningham Park
Our kindergarten open house is being held on Wednesday, April 22nd at 1:30 pm to give parents of students entering school in August an opportunity to learn more about kindergarten at our school
We recognize that parents are their children’s first teachers. Resources on the School Readiness and Transition to Kindergarten webpage provide parents with ways to support their children to help ensure a smooth transition to kindergarten.
There’s also an easy-to-follow five-step process outlined for registering your child for kindergarten. Register your child today!
FCPS Information
💛Warm Up FCPS, a Division-Wide Spirit Day! 🌴
Tired of all the cold weather? Let’s warm up with a little school spirit across the division!
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid is encouraging all FCPS students, teachers, and staff to shake the wrinkles out of their brightest outfits and tropical wear to help brighten everyone’s moods on Friday, February 20.
💗FCPS CARES
If a Cunningham Park 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!
🚨Important Dates
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February 9-13: Kindness Week
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February 16: No School | President's Day
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February 17: No School | Teacher Work Day
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February 18: 3-Hour Early Release, Dismissal at 12:20 PM
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