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Cardinal Forest ES has a NEW Visitor Check-in System beginning this week. Downloading and registering on the Raptor Safe App is not required, you can still use your driver’s license in the building, but this is faster.
What is Raptor Safe?
Raptor Safe is a free mobile app designed to make school visits and student dismissals both faster and more secure. By using the app, you can create a Raptor Passport, which allows you to check in at the school entrance by simply scanning a QR code. A new QR code is generated each time so no screenshots.
A few notes for registration in the app: no code is needed so skip that step and foreign id's and passports can be used (as long as they are in English).
Setting Up Your Account
Getting started is straightforward. Here is the play-by-play:
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Download: Search for "Raptor Safe" in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
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Verification: To keep the community safe, the app will ask you to scan your driver’s license and take a live selfie to verify your identity.
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Privacy: Don't worry about that selfie—it is used only for the initial verification and is not stored in the app.
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Stored Info: The app only keeps necessary details like your name, date of birth, the photo from your ID, and the last four digits of your license or passport.
Quick Tips for Users
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No Passwords to Memorize: The app uses your mobile phone number to log you in. You’ll receive a one-time code via text each time you need to access your account.
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Need Help?: If you run into any technical snags, you can find troubleshooting guides at raptortech.com/raptorsafe-app/.
Raptor Safe FAQ Sheet
Summer is closer than you think ! The family resource center has a great Summer Camp Guide to get you started.
We are excited to share information about our Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA) — a dynamic summer enrichment program serving students currently in grades K–5. Students currently in grade 6 are eligible for our secondary program, Institute for the Arts (IFTA). https://linktr.ee/iftafcps
Our programs offer students daily experiences in Art, Music, Theatre, and Dance in a fun, supportive environment designed to nurture creativity and confidence. To ensure access for all families, we provide:
- Tuition assistance
- Transportation
- After care options
🍲 Food Assistance and Resource Guide Food insecurity impacts more than 96,000 Fairfax County residents. Learn how to help and discover the many resources available to support those who need food assistance or shelter. View the county’s Human Services Resource Guide.
MILITARY FAMILY OUTREACH: FSP will be facilitating monthly workshops, webinars, or family engagement events for military families throughout the school year. Please check the Family Academy Catalog CLICK HERE under "Military-Connected Families Offerings" for more information on these events as they are posted.
For more information and/or to connect with FCPS resources, email us at militaryfamilies@fcps.edu.
Signup is open for RunFit Kidz this spring. It is an enrichment program offered before school on Wednesdays, 7:45-9:00am, beginning March 18th. Signup is open now.
Note: The PTA is announcing this spring enrichment program early because of its start date. The PTA will announce our other spring enrichment programs in March and they will begin the week of April 13th.
March is Reading Month, and we are celebrating with a Reading Challenge, Power your Prize Hunt with Reading! Copies of the Reading Challenge were sent home in Tuesday folders on Tuesday, March 3 (you can also print a copy of the Reading Challenge here!).
Here are the instructions: Complete each space on the board by hitting a reading goal.
1 space = 1 book, 1 chapter, or 15 minutes of reading! When you reach a circle, ask an adult to help you follow the QR code to get your hint. Each hint will get you closer to claiming your prize!
How many of our Mighty Red Birds will claim their prize by next Friday, March 13th?!
We are so excited to welcome two local authors to CFES on Friday, March 13th during the school day.
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Ann Marie Stephens will be hosting workshops for our 4th, 5th and 6th graders to Dive Write In using their own ideas to create amazing writing! Ann Marie is a former elementary school teacher of 31 years and the author of over a dozen picture books. If you would like to pre-order a signed copy of her books, please click here by Thursday, March 5th! Your student will receive the signed copy of the book(s) on Friday, March 13th. |
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Anita Vermeer will be hosting read alouds for our K, 1st, 2nd and 3rd graders! Anita Vermeer is a former teacher and coach with over 25 years of experience in early childhood education. Pre-order Anita's books here and bring them to the presentation on Friday, March 13th to be signed!
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The PTA has also ordered copies of these authors' books to be a part of our school library!
Looking to help at school, but not sure that you can make it weekly for Tuesday Folders? Join us for the next Teacher Workroom on Tuesday, March 10th. Starting at 9:30, check in at the kiosk in the front office and meet us in the upstairs workroom! We’ll be helping teachers complete projects for their classrooms - cutting, copying, stapling, bulletin boards, and more! Come for as long as you can, and leave when you need to! Thank you for your help and support!
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Our March General PTA Meeting via Zoom is Wednesday, March 11th from 7:30-8:30pm. In addition to our regularly scheduled programming, Megan Davis and Allie Farris of the Counseling and Assessment Practice of Fairfax will join us to present on How to Manage Your Child’s Anxiety. Advance registration is required to attend the meeting - please register here! “See” you there! |
We need a few parent volunteers to assist with directing classes to their assigned photographer, overseeing student behavior and helping with crowd control; if you are interested in volunteering, click here to sign-up! Thank you for your support!
Upcoming Events 📆
PTA Calendar
March 6-13: Reading Challenge
March 10: Teacher Workroom
March 11: General PTA Meeting
March 13: Picture Day
March 13: Author Visits (During the School Day)
March 18: 3-hour Early Release
March 20: FCPS Student Holiday
March 30-April 3: Spring Break
April 6: FCPS Student Holiday
April 10: FCPS Student Holiday
April 14: Teacher Workroom
April 15: Military Family Popsicle Playdate
April 22: 3-hour Early Release
May 4-8: Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
May 13: 3-hour Early Release
May 13: General PTA Meeting
May 15: Spring Picnic
May 25-27: FCPS Student Holiday
Connect With Us
PT Board: https://cardinalforest.ptboard.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RedBirdPTA/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cardinalforestespta
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/cardinalforestpta
cardinalforestpta@gmail.com
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