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 All are welcome to the PTA sponsored Military Child Popsicle Playdate on Wednesday, April 15th from 4-5pm at the back playground! The Purple Star Club Picture will take place at 4:30pm in the playground. Hoping for beautiful weather!
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Military Family Field Day: Saturday, April 18, 2026
FCPS invites all military-connected families with FCPS students to a special field day to honor our military-connected children.
Join us for an afternoon of fun and community at Annandale High School on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from noon to 2 p.m.
Enjoy field day games and crafts at the football and track stadium. Food and beverages will be available for purchase to support various FCPS school clubs and organizations. This is a great opportunity to connect with other military families across the division!
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MILITARY FAMILY OUTREACH: FSPwill 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.
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. Raptor Safe FAQ Sheet
Summer is closer than you think ! The family resource center has a great Summer Camp Guide to get you started.
Tech Adventure Camp: Current Kindergarten - grade 5 students explore Business/Marketing, Family + Consumer Sciences, Health + Medical Sciences, STEAM, and Trades by rotating through daily classes
Visit the Tech Adventure Camp Web page!
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Summer Academy: Current grade 6 - 11 students choose their classes and dive deeper into CTE program areas, skills, and career exploration
Visit the CTE Summer Academy Web page!
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).
Our programs offer students daily experiences in Art, Music, Theatre, and Dance in a fun, supportive environment designed to nurture creativity and confidence.
Visit the Elementary Institute for the Arts Web page!
Camp Fairfax: Serves rising 1st through 7th graders and is held in public schools and community centers throughout Fairfax County. Breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack are provided. A sliding fee scale is available. Registration opens March 17!
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Camp Dates - July 6 - 10th, 2026
Camp Location - West Springfield HS
Camp Sessions - separated by age and skill levels
Camp is open to all female athletes, regardless of what school they attend. We typically have athletes from 10-15 different high schools and feeder schools.
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🍲 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.
Families are invited to attend the 22nd Annual Techstravaganza on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology.
Hosted by Tomorrow’s Women in Science and Technology, this free, hands on STEM fair is designed for elementary and middle school students across Northern Virginia. The event features more than 70 interactive STEM labs led by TJHSST students and community partners, including organizations such as NASA, George Mason University, the National Air and Space Museum, and many others. In past years, more than 4,500 students have participated in this exciting day of exploration and discovery.
Admission is free. Families can register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOf_t0uiPZb_hGg1sffnqjQ7oKVJb3DJclrq-UAIVrweKJhA/viewform
For more information, visit: https://techstrav.org/index.html tjpartnershipfund.org/techstravaganza/
We hope many of our Cardinal Forest students take advantage of this outstanding opportunity to explore, create, and discover in the world of STEM.
 Final chance to register! Registration extended to Friday, April 10th.
These before or after school programs are designed to help students explore new or current passions and grow through hands-on activities. If you have questions, please contact cfes.enrichmentcoordinator@gmail.com.
MONDAY AM: 7:45-9:00 AM
RunFit Kidz (1st-6th)
*** Registration for RunFit Kidz closes March 24th ***
3/17/26 - 5/13/26
https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Burke/RunFitKidz
MONDAY PM: 4:10-5:10 PM
Kids in Motion "Fun Fitness with HipHop and Zumba" (K-6th)
4/13/26 - 6/8/26 (No classes 5/25/26)
https://www.hisawyer.com/kids-in-motion/schedules/activity-set/1832201
TUESDAY PM: 4:10-5:10 PM
Kids in Motion "Sports Mix" (K-3rd)
4/14/26 - 6/9/26 (No classes 4/21/26, 5/26/26)
https://www.hisawyer.com/kids-in-motion/schedules/activity-set/1832202
WEDNESDAY AM: 8:00-9:00 AM
Sticky Fingers Cooking Class (K-6th)
4/15/26 - 6/3/26
https://stickyfingerscooking.com/school-programs/northern%20virginia/cardinal-forest-elementary-school-spring-2026
THURSDAY AM: 8:00-9:00 AM
STEM ExCEL "3D Printing" (1st-6th)
4/16/26 - 6/4/26
https://stemexcel.org/cardinalforest/
YOUNG REMBRANDTS "Drawing" (K-6th)
4/9/26 - 5/28/26
https://www.youngrembrandts.com/find-a-class?zipCode=22152&radius=5&stateCode=
THURSDAY PM: 4:10-5:10PM
Acting For Young People "Take the Stage" (2nd-6th)
4/9/26 - 5/28/26
https://www.afyp.org/cardinal-forest
Cardinal Forest’s annual book fair is just around the corner, happening April 13th-16th. The PTA is looking for volunteers to help during school hours,family night, and tear down. View and sign up for shifts on PTBoard.
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, April 14th. 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! If you have questions, please email Jenny at cfestreasurer1@gmail.com.
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All are welcome to the Military Child Popsicle Playdate on Wednesday, April 15th from 4-5pm at the back playground! The Purple Star Club Picture will take place at 4:30pm in the playground. Hoping for beautiful weather! |
Support Cardinal Forest Elementary at our last Spirit event this school year! The South Block Springfield Spirit Week will run the entire week of April 17-26.
Use the promo code in the South Block app: CARDINAL
Code is valid on all digital orders in the South Block app or website. You must have the South Block Rewards account to participate. You can also order in person at the counter (not the kiosk) with a South Block associate - just let them know you are there for the fundraiser!
20% of all sales will go back to Cardinal Forest. It’s a great way to raise funds for CFES!
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The Irving PTA will be hosting Sandy Anderson, FCPS School Board chair and Springfield District Representative, for their April 14th meeting.
She will be sharing more on the FCPS vision for middle schools moving forward and answering questions from families - specifically around middle school start times, boundaries, and the update to middle school math requirements. Current 6th grade/rising 7th grade families are welcome to join!
The form to submit questions can be found here - https://forms.gle/ifSqsrzm93WdY7m98.
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Upcoming Events 📆
PTA Calendar
April 10: FCPS Student Holiday
April 14: Teacher Workroom
April 15: Military Child Popsicle Playdate
April 20-24: South Block Spirit Week
April 21: FCPS Student Holiday
April 22: Full Day (Previously a 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
June 15: 6th Grade Party
June 16: 6th Grade Promotion
June 17: Last Day of School
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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