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  Dear Cardinal Families,
🚀 You’re Invited to join us to "Kick Off A Summer of Awe!"
As we prepare to close out a year of “Soaring Toward Awe,” it is time to look toward our next great adventure! Cunningham Park is proud to announce that we have been selected as a partner school for the Fairfax250 Commission, celebrating the 250th anniversary of our nation.
To celebrate, we are hosting a one-hour Expedition of Awe Picnic for all students and their families!
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When: June 11, from 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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Where: START at the Futsal Court!
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The Mission: Every student will be "commissioned" as an explorer and receive their very own Expedition Logbook (a high-quality summer journal) to document their discoveries!
Families will rotate through interactive stations, around the school grounds and end with a snack. You’ll take your special journal home with you to record your summer awe moments!
Warmly,
Allison Hoak, Principal
Jon Kemmerer, Assistant Principal
A Special Thanks: We thank the Fairfax250 Commission for its support of this program, part of Fairfax County’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. |
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🗓️ 3-Hour Early Release Wednesday is Next Week!
Our next early release is Wednesday, May 13, 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.
📚 Halfway Through Uncovering History in Language Arts 📚
We are halfway through Benchmark Unit 7 in Language Arts! Across grade levels, students have explored why the past is important, how communities evolve, and ancient cultures.
Connect with your child’s learning at school with these fun questions and hands-on activities at home:
- Question: What is one thing people in the past did differently from us? Would you want to live back then? Why or why not?
- Activity: Ask your child to pretend they’ve created a new world. What would they name it? Who would live there? What would it look like and how would it change over time? Have them draw a picture.
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.
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✅ Faster Check-ins with RaptorSafe
We know your time is valuable! To make your next visit quicker and easier, we encourage you to use the RaptorSafe app.
Pro Tip: Cell service can be spotty inside the school. Open your RaptorSafe App while you’re still outside to load your QR code; this ensures a quick sign-in without needing a connection once you’re indoors.
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🎼CPES Spring Music Concerts
We are so excited to invite you to our upcoming Spring Concerts on Wednesday, June 3, held right here in the school gym! Please note the following details for performers:
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Strings will perform at 5:30 PM in the gym. Performers arrive at 5:00 PM.
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Band & Chorus will perform at 6:15 PM. Performers will arrive at 5:45 PM.
To help everyone enjoy the music, please take a moment to review "Concert Manners" with your younger children:
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Stay Seated: Please remain seated throughout the performances.
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Applause: We encourage clapping at the end of each song to celebrate our musicians.
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Quiet Feet & Voices: To keep the focus on the stage, we ask that children refrain from running or playing during the show.
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📅Spring Assessments have Started!
Standards of Learning (SOL) tests have started. Please see the full schedule below:
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Grade
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SOL Content Areas Tested
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3
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Reading (5/19), Mathematics (5/12)
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4
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✔️Reading (5/8), Mathematics (5/15)
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5
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Science (5/18), ✔️Reading (5/7), Mathematics (5/14)
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6
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✔️Reading (5/5), Mathematics (5/15)
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💗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!
FCPS Information
😋FCPS Caters to Food Allergies
May is Food Allergy Awareness Month. The FCPS Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) works to ensure every student has access to safe and nutritious school meals. Since 1 in 13 children in the U.S. has a food allergy, FNS works closely with families to provide reasonable meal accommodations for students whose medical needs affect what they can eat at school.
To support students appropriately and safely, families are asked to submit medical documentation to FNS from a U.S. licensed health care provider so we can tailor meals to each child’s needs.
Learn more about the documentation required and the steps to develop a safe menu for students.
☀️Discover Exciting Summer Learning Activities and Ideas
Join Fairfax County Public Schools for a free, family-friendly community celebration filled with hands-on STEM, arts, and creative experiences for students of all ages. This year’s Summer Extravaganza takes place on Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Woodson High School.
Explore summer learning resources and connect with FCPS offices and community partners. Don’t miss the Student Market and a full day of engaging activities designed to spark learning, growth, and inspiration for the whole family. For more information, visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage.
📱 Stay up to Date With the FCPS Mobile App!
The FCPS mobile app offers a customized platform to help keep families connected and informed, directly from their smartphones. You can download the Fairfax County Public Schools mobile app by going to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and searching for “FCPS.”
With the app, you can:
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Stay up to date: Get the latest news from Cunningham Park and FCPS.
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View school calendars: See events, activities, holidays, and early dismissals.
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Check school menus: See what’s for lunch and breakfast today, tomorrow, or next week.
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Tap to contact: Quickly call attendance lines or email school staff.
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Access key links: Jump to ParentVUE, Schoology, and the FCPS website in one tap.
Users can access updates and content without having to sign in, making it easy for everyone to stay informed.
Learn more about the new mobile app, including feedback from parents.
🚨Important Dates
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May 13: 3 Hour Early Release, dismissal at 12:20 PM
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May 13: Kindergarten Orientation from 1:30-2:30 PM
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May 25: No School | Holiday
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May 26: No School | Teacher Workday
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May 27: No School | Holiday
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June 1-5: Book Fair
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June 3: Strings, Band, and Chorus Concert (see above for times)
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June 5: Field Day
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June 8-12: Grades K-5 Class Parties
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June 11: Expedition of Awe Picnic from 5:00-6:30 PM
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June 15-17: Special 6th Grade Promotion Events
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June 17: Last Day of School, dismissal at 1:20 PM
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