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Dear Cardinal Families,
Welcome to the final stretch of the school year! I know the countdown to summer break is officially on, but here at school, we are dedicated to making the most of each and every day.
We still have a lot of learning, growing, and celebrating left to do! As you can see in the photo above, our kindergarteners are staying hard at work, perfectly demonstrating this as they enthusiastically fill out their morning meeting message.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we finish this school year strong, focused, and full of joy. Let's make these last few weeks unforgettable!
Warmly,
Allison Hoak, Principal
Jon Kemmerer, Assistant Principal
📆Calendar Updates
Last Day of School (Early Dismissal): The last day of the school year is Wednesday, June 17, and students will be dismissed early at 1:20 PM.
Juneteenth (Holiday): Friday, June 19, is a holiday for FCPS employees. Schools and offices will be closed.
💻SOL Score Reporting
All first attempt SOL testing is now complete for Cunningham Park 3rd-6th grade students. Preliminary SOL scores currently post to SIS Test History twice weekly for access in ParentVUE. More information regarding SOLs can be found on the SOL Results webpage.
The week of June 8, SOL family score report PDFs will post to SIS ParentVUE Documents.
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🍴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.
🕺🏽Seeking Additional Variety Show Participants!
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 from 3:30-4:30 PM in Ms. Mangels’ room -please call the front office to share how your child will be going home
Performance: Thursday, June 4th at 5:30 PM in the gym
If you have any questions, please call the main office at 703-255-5600. 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
School Board Adopts Fiscal Year 2027 Approved Budget
On May 21, the Fairfax County School Board unanimously adopted the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Approved Budget, continuing FCPS’ commitment to sustaining excellence by prioritizing competitive compensation and strategic investments that support student success.
The adopted budget reflects the division’s ongoing efforts to navigate a challenging fiscal environment shaped in part by chronic state underfunding and economic uncertainty. Despite these challenges, the budget maintains key investments and restores several reductions made during the prior fiscal year. Read about the FY 2027 Budget.
Family Information Line Available in Nine Languages
Parents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS. View the list of phone numbers.
🚨Important Dates
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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 4: Talen Show, Gym 5:30 PM
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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: Kick Off A Summer of Awe 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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