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Dear Cardinal Families,
FCPS’ cell phone policy helps students focus, learn, and engage. When students put their phones away, they have more face-to-face interactions with their peers and teachers and more opportunities to develop resilience and problem-solving skills. Please remind your child that:
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Cell phones and personal devices (earbuds, headsets, other items connected to the internet) must be off and away for the entire school day (bell to bell).
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Smart watches that serve a dual purpose may be worn, but the phone features (texting, Internet viewing, and calls) are to be off when phone use is prohibited.
If you need to contact your child during the school day, please call our front office at 703-255-5600.
Beyond the school day, we ask for your partnership in navigating the digital world. If your child has a cell phone or access to a device, please actively monitor their chats and apps. We strongly discourage "grade-level" group chats involving large numbers of students, as these can quickly become overwhelming or exclusionary. Please also be mindful that students often use chat features within games and other websites. Being knowledgeable about what your child is accessing is the best way to ensure their online experiences remain safe and positive. Visit our cell phone policy webpage for more information and answers to frequently asked questions.
Warmly,
Allison Hoak, Principal
Jon Kemmerer, Assistant Principal
🗓️ 3-Hour Early Release Wednesday is Next Week!
Our next early release is Wednesday, March 18, with dismissal at 12:20 PM.
Confirmation emails regarding this early release were sent earlier this week. Please take a moment to review your child's dismissal plan with them. If you have any questions or need to make changes, please call the main office at 703-255-5600 as soon as possible.
📅Additional Student Attendance Days for PreK and Early Childhood Class Based (ECCB) Programs
Due to school closures resulting from this year's winter storm, additional school days will be added for students in PreK and ECCB programs to ensure instructional hours are met. The last day of school will now be Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
📅April Statewide Election: No School for Students
There will be no school for students on Tuesday, April 21, for the Virginia statewide election. Student activities, athletic practices, and events may proceed as scheduled.
Fairfax County Public Schools will still exceed the required number of instructional hours for students, as set by the Virginia Department of Education.
📸*Update - Spring Picture Day is on March 25
Spring picture day is now scheduled for March 25, 2026. Both class and individual pictures will be taken at this time. All orders will be placed online following the directions below. Please call the main office at 703-255-5600 if you have any questions.
To Order:
1. Go to strawbridge.net
2. Click “Order Pictures & Yearbooks”
3. Enter the code: FM485351
4. Click “Find” to order
🏫Day of Service Wish List Items
Thank you to the parents that have donated to our Day of Service. We still need a few more items for our project. Please take a look at what is needed below.
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1st Grade Wish List - For snack bags for the community
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2nd Grade Wish List - For a display for our military connected families
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3rd Grade Wish List - All items purchased - thank you!
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4th Grade Wish List - All items purchased - thank you!
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5th Grade Wish List - For cleaning up our CPES garden beds
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6th Grade Wish List - For creating craft kits for memory care facilities
- Preschoolers and kindergarteners will use supplies already at school.
👩🏻🎨Craft Fair Tomorrow!
Join us tomorrow, March 14 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. for our first-ever Cunningham Park Elementary Craft Fair!
Parking is available in the main parking lot. Please enter through Door 1. The craft fair is located in the cafeteria near the lobby.
There will be tote bags, handmade stickers, earrings, calming corner kits, knitted items, and many more crafts for sale!
Thank you for coming out to show your support for Region 1 staff!
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✏️Countdown to Kindergarten
Is your child heading to kindergarten this fall? Join FCPS staff for Countdown to Kindergarten, a virtual event designed to help families prepare for this exciting transition! The webinar will take place on Friday, March 27, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
During this webinar, families will learn practical tips and essential information to support their child's smooth and successful start to kindergarten in Fairfax County Public Schools. Register to receive the event link.
Our kindergarten orientation 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. Your rising kindergarten should attend this event as well. Students will meet teachers and participate in an activity in the classroom while parents learn about CPES.
Contact our registrar, Nicole Madariaga, at njmadariaga@fcps.edu or 703-255-5602 to register your child today!
FCPS Information
County Seeking Budget Input
About 70% of the FCPS budget comes from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. They are currently reviewing the county’s 2027 Fiscal Year Advertised Budget and are considering possible adjustments before the final county budget is adopted in May. Provide the county with feedback on how you would like your tax dollars spent by completing this survey.
Community Conversations: Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid
As a listening leader, connecting with community members across our school division is critical to Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Dr. Reid’s Community Conversations are opportunities for you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Events will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) on:
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Tuesday, March 17, from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m., at Glen Forest Elementary School.
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Monday, March 23, at Ravensworth Elementary School.
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Monday, April 13, at Belle View Elementary School.
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Monday, April 20, Westgate Elementary School.
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Wednesday, April 22, at Crestwood Elementary School.
Child care and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.
2026 Special Education Family Conference: Rescheduled
FCPS’ 2026 Special Education Family Conference has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Marshall High School. Updated conference details are now available on the Special Education Family Conference webpage. Please register for the event. If you registered before, please re-register for the new date. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this date change may cause and appreciate your understanding.
Prepare for Summer Learning and Fun for Students
Registration is open or will be available soon for summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.
Career and Technical Education and Institute for the Arts Camps
Career and Technical Education camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Robinson Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Tuition assistance is available to FCPS families eligible for free or reduced meals.
Tech Adventure Camp (TAC) is a week-long exploratory camp that allows current K-5 students to explore STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), culinary, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. Watch this video about CTE camps. Registration is open through Friday, June 5.
Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA) is a weekly fine and performing arts camp for students in grades K-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students attend four daily classes in dance, music, theater, and visual arts and work with experienced educators who create engaging, fun classes.
New this year: Students in the above camps can also register for aftercare, which is available from 2 to 5 p.m.
💗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 18: 3-Hour Early Release, Dismissal at 12:20 PM
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March 20: No School | Holiday
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March 26: Spring Picture Day
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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 21: No School | Statewide Election 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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