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Dear Cardinal Families,
Today, we want to shine a well-deserved spotlight on our incredible cafeteria manager, Ms. Stella Lee, and share a fantastic success story from our lunchroom.
As we all know, trying new foods can be a little intimidating for elementary students. To help our kids expand their palates, Ms. Lee recently launched a brilliant "Free Sample" initiative. Her first feature? A delicious, savory chicken and rice dish.
When samples first came out, the initial reaction was classic elementary skepticism. Most students were pretty hesitant to give it a shot. However, with a little gentle encouragement from Ms. Lee and our lunchtime staff, a few brave students took that first bite—and the reaction was instant joy!
Word spread quickly across the cafeteria tables. Before we knew it, students were lining up for a taste, loving it, and eagerly asking, "When is this going to be on the regular menu?!"
We are absolutely thrilled about this new sampling program. One of the biggest hurdles for kids trying new school lunches is the fear of the unknown. No student wants to commit their entire lunch tray to a brand-new dish, worry about not liking it, and then end up hungry for the rest of the day.
By offering these free, bite-sized tastes, Ms. Lee is giving our students a safe, zero-risk way to try new things. If they like it, great! If not, they still have their trusted favorite lunch ready to go.
We are so grateful to Ms. Lee for her creativity, warmth, and dedication to making our school cafeteria an exciting (and delicious) place to learn and grow.
Warmly,
Allison Hoak, Principal
Jon Kemmerer, Assistant Principal
📆Calendar Reminders - No School
We look forward to seeing our Cardinal back in the nest on Thursday, May 28!
👕Weather & Dress Reminder
It’s hot outside but our air conditioning is chilly! Please send your child in layers (like a light sweatshirt). As a reminder, crop tops, strapless tops, short dresses, short skirts, and short shorts are not for the school day. Thank you for your support and attention to this reminder.
🍴Please Check Your Student’s Lunch Balance
It’s a busy time of year, and we know many priorities are on your plate. As we approach the end of the school year, it is important to check your student’s MySchoolBucks account and pay any remaining school meal balance.
Free and Reduced-Price Meals
Families who earn less than 185% of the poverty level qualify for free and reduced-price meals (FRM). However, an application must be completed and submitted each school year to receive that benefit. The application for the 2026-27 school year will be available this summer.
If you have a current balance and think you may be eligible for free and reduced-price meals, please fill out the FRM application for the 2025-26 school year.
💊End of Year Medication Pick-Up
If your student has any medications or belongings in the Health Room, please make plans to pick them up before the end of the school year.
The Health Room is open Monday through Friday, from 9am to 3pm, excluding holidays. Please call ahead at (703) 255 - 5610 to confirm availability.
If your student's medication is not picked up by a parent or guardian by the last day of school by the end of the school day, the student's medication will be discarded.
Medications cannot be sent home with your student.
Questions? Contact Vilma F. Bermudez, SHA at (703) 255-5610 or vfbermudez@fcps.edu or Michelle Bui, PHN at (571) 396 -2571 or mbui1@fcps.edu. Thank you!
🕺🏽Variety Show 2026
We are excited to announce this year’s Variety Show for 4th–6th grade students on Monday, June 1! Students in grades 4, 5, and 6 are invited to showcase their talents through singing, dancing, playing an instrument, acting, and more. Families must complete this form for their child to participate in the Variety Show. Students who would like to perform are also required to attend tryouts.
Tryouts: Monday, June 1st at 3:30 PM in Ms. Mangels’ room
Performance: Thursday, June 4th at 5:30 PM in the gym
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Mangels at emmangels@fcps.edu. We can’t wait to see all the amazing performances!
🎼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.
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🏃🏽♂️Field Day
Field Day will take place on Friday, June 5th. Each grade level will have a one- hour Field Day time slot that will take the place of their specials for this day. The field day schedule is below.
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6th and 3rd grade: 8:50-9:50
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5th and 4th grade: 9:50-10:50
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Kindergarten and 1st grade: 12:00-1:00
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2nd grade: 1:00-2:00
Cardinal Relay!
At 3:00 on Friday June 5, all are invited to come watch the CPES Cardinal Relay out on the side softball field. Non-runners in grades 3-6 and students in grades K-2 are invited to come sit on the hill and cheer for their team color runners.
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🚀 You’re Invited to join us to "Kick Off A Summer of Awe"
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When: June 11 from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
- The stations will NOT take the entire time so feel free to come when you can during the 1.5 hour block.
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Start Line: Door 1 - we moved this event indoors
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The Mission: Every student will be officially commissioned as a Modern Explorer. Come collect your Expedition Logbook, get it "officially sealed," and learn the secret spy codes used 250 years ago!
This isn't just an event—it's the launchpad for your student’s summer of discovery. You’ll leave with snacks, a journal full of secrets, and everything you need to document a summer of Awe.
💗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 Puzzle Hunt Encourages Active Family Fun
The Solving Fun Puzzle Pals have been busy getting ready for the 3rd Annual Fairfax County Public Schools Puzzle Hunt, and it kicks off in only three weeks!
This free event is open to solvers of all ages and is a great way to keep students and families engaged in fun, creative problem-solving over the summer. It also teaches bike and pedestrian safety and encourages active transportation.
New this year: The school with the most solvers will win a special visit from Sue Doku! Sign up for the Puzzle Hunt!
🚨Important Dates
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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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