|
English | Español | አማርኛ | 中文 | 한국어 | Tiếng Việt | العربية | فارسی | اردو
Dear Mighty Red Bird Families,
It was so moving to see the ways you celebrated your child's teacher during Teacher Appreciation Week. Another massive thank you to our fabulous PTA for organizing a wonderful week of celebrations for our teachers and staff. We are so fortunate to have such a dedicated partner in our school community.
Please join us for tonight's Virtual PTA meeting. You can register via the link in your email.
We are also very excited for Friday's Community Picnic! Our PTA has been working hard planning and preparing, and we know it's going to be a great time. We hope to see you there!
Warm Regards,
Mrs. Long, Mrs. Agner, Mrs. Compton
📆Upcoming Dates
May 13 - PTA meeting (7:30 on Zoom)
May 14 – Math SOL for Grades 3–6
May 15 - PTA Community Picnic!
May 19 – Science SOL for Grade 5
May 25 - 27 - NO SCHOOL (Memorial Day, Teacher Workday, Eid al-Adha)
🌟Mrs. Long's Blueprint Byte
Our Kindergarteners continue to sharpen their phonics skills as they work through the Benchmark Advance curriculum, reviewing how letters like ff, ll, and ss work together. During thiswhole-group lesson, students practiced identifying these double consonants. It is wonderful to see our young learners so engaged as they build the foundational phonics skills needed for reading success!
Advanced Academic Program (AAP) Screening for School-Based Services
This spring, all students in grades K–5 who are not currently eligible for or enrolled in Full-Time AAP will be screened for School-Based AAP Services.
If you would like to share your child’s strengths as part of this process, you may submit the AAP School-Based Services Referral Form, available here:
https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/forms/AAPSchoolBasedServicesReferralForm.pdf
Please email the completed form to Karen Mitchell, AART – kkmitchell@fcps.edu no later than May 15th.
Please note:
- Submitting this referral form does not initiate the screening process; all students are automatically screened.
- The form simply provides you with an opportunity to share additional information about your child’s strengths and ensures you will receive an eligibility notification in June.
- If your child already participated in the Full-Time AAP screening process this cycle and was not found eligible, no additional referral is needed; you will automatically receive notification.
- If your child is already eligible and receiving Subject-Specific or Part-Time AAP services, you do not need to submit a referral form, as they will continue to receive School-Based AAP services next year.
For more information about School-Based Services, please refer to the FCPS website: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/academic-overview/advanced-academic-programs
If you have any additional questions, reach out to Mrs. Mitchell.
☀️ Friendly Face Fridays!
Join us for Friendly Face Fridays at 9:20 AM to experience the heart of our school day! Parents and caregivers are invited to jump into our 20-minute Morning Meeting to share in the greetings and activities that bring our community together. It’s a wonderful way to connect with your child’s classroom and feel the warmth of our school family firsthand before the workday begins.
Please mark your calendars for your child's grade-level date:
-
May 15: 1st Grade
-
May 22: Kindergarten
Summer Extravaganza
Discover Exciting Summer Learning Activities and Ideas
oin 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.
Family Information Phone Lines
Family Information Phone Lines
FCPS family information phone lines are available in nine different languages. An FCPS employee will respond to your call in your preferred language within 24 hours, Monday through Friday.
Call the phone line with questions about your child’s education or FCPS, and someone will help connect you to resources or arrange for you to speak to the appropriate school employee. Learn more about family information phone lines.
Attendance
Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow. We All Belong Here!
In FCPS, we all belong. From the first day of school, to the last day of school, every child matters. If your student is having a hard time finishing the year strong and attending school, please contact a trusted adult at our school — a teacher, counselor, or administrator. Visit FCPS’ website for more attendance resources.
Food Allergies
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.
FCPS App
📱 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:
-
Stay up to date: Get the latest news from Cardinal Forest and FCPS.
-
View school calendars: See events, activities, holidays, and early dismissals.
-
Check school menus: See what’s for lunch and breakfast today, tomorrow, or next week.
-
Tap to contact: Quickly call attendance lines or email school staff.
-
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 mobile app, including feedback from parents.
Arrival and Dismissal - Be A Good Neighbor!
As a reminder, please help us keep arrival and dismissal times safe and smooth for everyone. We ask families to be good neighbors and mindful of:
-
Not blocking intersections or painted boxes during Kiss & Ride —this impacts visibility and also prohibits access for emergency vehicles.
-
Crossing only in crosswalks and watching carefully for cars.
-
Avoiding parking in residential areas, fire lanes, or private parking spaces.
-
Refraining from making illegal U-turns.
District News/In Case You Missed It (ICYMI)
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- FCPS Caters to Food Allergies
- Immunizations Needed Before 7th and 12th Grade
- Thank you Teachers and Staff!
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
|
