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Dear Cardinal Families,
As you read last week, our Madison Pyramid Day of Service will take place on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Each school within the Madison Pyramid will participate in unique ways tailored to the age and interests of our students.
Here at Cunningham Park, students will work with their class on specific grade level projects that will benefit our community.
To make these service projects possible, we are seeking donations for the supplies our students will use to serve others. If you would like to contribute, please visit our grade level specific Amazon Wish Lists below. All items will be shipped directly to the school and used for our Day of Service projects.
Thank you for partnering with us to help our students grow into community-minded leaders.
Warmly,
Allison Hoak, Principal
Jon Kemmerer, Assistant Principal
🪪New Visitor Management System
We are excited to announce that our school is now using the new Raptor Visitor Management System (VMS). This upgrade is part of our school’s and FCPS’ ongoing commitment to enhancing school safety and streamlining the process for visitors at our school. The VMS ensures that no visitor is on the sex offender registry.
For most visitors, the user experience will be the same when you check-in at the front office.
But now there is also an app, which can make check-in’s even faster at school. Visitors who choose to download the RaptorSafe App and create a Raptor Passport can pre-verify their information before they get to school. The app will give you a QR code you can use when you check-in at school.
If you have questions or need assistance with the new system, please contact our front office. Thank you for your partnership in keeping our schools safe!
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📚 Halfway Through Exploring Technology and Society in Language Arts
We are halfway through Benchmark Unit 5 in Language Arts! Across grade levels, students have explored why we use technology, how we take responsibility when making advances in technology, and where ideas for inventions come from.
Connect with your child’s learning at school with these fun questions and hands-on activities at home:
- Question: What’s the most interesting fact you learned from this unit so far? Why is it interesting to you?
- Activity: Ask your child to draw a picture of how they would improve a common piece of technology (cell phone, car, etc.).
At the end of the unit, your child will take their unit magazine home. The magazine includes an activity calendar with fun ways to help students build on what they’re learning at each grade level. You can also find information on how to support your child’s reading at home on the Benchmark Families website.
This year, we are thrilled to announce that our annual showcase of innovation is getting a meaningful upgrade. We are officially evolving our S.T.E.A.M. Night into S.T.R.E.A.M. Night!
You might be wondering: “What’s the ‘R’ for?” By adding Reading into the mix of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math, we’re highlighting the essential role that literacy plays in every discovery. Whether it’s documenting a lab experiment, reading a blueprint, or diving into a biography of a famous inventor, great thinkers are also great readers.
📅 Event Details
- Date: Monday, March 2
- Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
- Locations: CPES Cafeteria, Art Room, Library, FLES Room
Join us for this fun family event! Interactive and informative activities from Blue Origin, Ozobots, Legos, Keva Planks, Marshall and Madison High School Robotics Teams, and MORE!!! *All students must be accompanied by an adult for this event.
 Join us on Friday, March 14 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. for our first-ever Cunningham Park Elementary Craft Fair!
Come support our talented Region 1 staff crafters as they showcase and sell handmade items including unique gifts, décor, and more. It’s a great opportunity to shop local and celebrate the creativity within our school community. We hope to see you there!
🧸Kindergarten Orientation
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. Contact our registrar, Nicole Madariaga, at njmadariaga@fcps.edu or 703-255-5602 to register your child today!
FCPS Information
Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence
Families and community members are invited to reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and uplift the voices shaping our future at FCPS’ Second Annual Black History Month Celebration. Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence will take place on Wednesday, February 25, at 6 p.m., at Carter G. Woodson High School.
The event will honor the rich history, strength, and contributions of the Black community through inspiring student performances and a powerful keynote address by Rev. Vernon C. Walton, pastor of First Baptist Church of Vienna. Light refreshments will be available.
Register Today With Volunteer FCPS
Volunteer FCPS allows individuals to search and register for volunteer opportunities. It helps ensure a safe, consistent, and welcoming environment here at Cunningham Park Elementary. All volunteers must:
- Create a profile in Volunteer FCPS.
- Register for opportunities through Volunteer FCPS.
- Sign in and out of schools using the visitor kiosk.
At the Volunteer FCPS site, you can complete a volunteer orientation. Visit the Volunteer FCPS Frequently Asked Questions for more information.
💗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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March 2: S.T.R.E.A.M Night from 5:30-7:00 PM
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March 18: 3-Hour Early Release, Dismissal at 12:20 PM
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March 20: No School | Holiday
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March 27: 2-Hour Early Release, End of Quarter
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March 30 - April 3: No School | Spring Break
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April 6: No School | Teacher Work Day
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April 10: No School | School Planning Day
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April 22: 3-Hour Early Release, Dismissal at 12:20 PM
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April 22: Kindergarten Orientation at 1:30 PM
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