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Dear Mighty Red Bird Families,
Thank you for an incredible school year! We hope you all have a wonderful summer!
Warm Regards,
Mrs. Long, Mrs. Agner, Mrs. Compton
🌟Mrs. Long's Blueprint Byte
At Cardinal Forest we aim to create a school climate in which all students experience belonging, from day one to the very last day! On Tuesday, your students participated in a "Nest Swap" in which teachers from a different grade level visited younger students for Morning Meeting. During the meeting, students were greeted by the visiting teacher, played games together, and had the opportunity to ask questions about the grade they will enter in August. It was a beautiful time of building community.
Summer Office Hours
Please note beginning June 22, our summer office hours are 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM.
If you would like to schedule a time to register a new student, please contact our Student Information Assistant, Karen Stephens, at kdstephens@fcps.edu.
Student Testing Results Coming Soon
Through June, you will receive your child’s spring assessment results. If you aren’t sure what assessments your child took this year, you can view a list of tests by grade level on the FCPS website.
Most scores are available in SIS ParentVUE. Visit FCPS’ website for additional information about how test results are reported to families.
Websites for each test provide report translations and help with understanding test results. Please contact our front office with any testing questions or for additional information about how our school and teachers use test results to support student success.
Support Your Child’s Success in SIS ParentVUE
Signing up for a SIS ParentVUE account helps you to support your child’s academic success! Caregivers can view important information like attendance, grades, progress reports, and assessment scores through ParentVUE.
Once you have activated a ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same ParentVUE account. It is available online and as a mobile app for Apple and Android devices.
Need help creating a SIS ParentVue account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.
If you already have an account, be sure your contact information is up to date. Parents/guardians can update their phone numbers or email addresses in the Parent/Guardian section. View additional details about ParentVUE.
Activate Your ParentVUE Account to Stay Connected
On Wednesday, July 29, FCPS families who haven't activated their ParentVUE account will receive an email with the subject “Fairfax County Public Schools ParentVUE Activation Letter.”
The email will include instructions to activate a ParentVUE account. If you don’t have an account and don’t receive the email, please check your spam folder or open a Parent Support Request. After July 29, families may also contact [school registrar name and phone/email] to request a printed activation letter or a new activation key, if needed.
All families are encouraged to activate their accounts as soon as possible to ensure they receive immediate access to important student information and school communications.
For assistance activating your account, please contact our front office. For technical support, create a Parent Support Request.
📱Scroll Smart. Post Smart. Stay Safe.
The Fairfax County Police Department encourages teens and parents to stay informed, have open conversations about digital safety, and practice smart online habits throughout the summer months. Read recommendations to stay safe online this summer.
Early Release Wednesdays for 2026-27
FCPS will continue with limited early release Wednesdays for elementary schools during the 2026-27 school year. The number has been reduced from eight to four days.
Early release Wednesdays provide elementary teachers with a dedicated block of time to prepare lessons, participate in professional development and training, and collaborate with their peers. A well-supported and continuously improving teaching staff leads to better educational outcomes for students.
Please view the dates for our school’s early release Wednesdays below:
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September 30
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November 18
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January 13
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April 7
Visit the FCPS website for more information about early release Wednesdays.
Summer Meals for Students
Starting Monday, June 22, no-cost meals will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis at the sites and times listed on the FCPS Summer Food Service Program webpage. Students must remain on site while eating their meals.
This year, thanks to generous support from Educate Fairfax, families may also receive one no-cost breakfast and lunch per adult at the following elementary schools: Braddock, Dogwood, Glen Forest, Hutchison, Hybla Valley, and London Towne.
Summer sites will continue to be added, so please check the Summer Food webpage regularly for updates.
☀️ Summer Resources
FCPS’ Summer Resource Guide has activities and tips on a variety of subjects and interests, from camps and activities to health and safety resources.
Be sure to check back over the summer, as more resources may be added.
Learning Doesn’t Take a Vacation and Neither Does Fun!The FCPS Summer Learning webpage offers ideas and strategies for families to keep students curious until August. Summer is the perfect time to help your student explore new interests, reinforce concepts, and stay engaged!
📚 Summer Reading!
Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program (Grades 1–6)
Students in grades 1–6 can earn a FREE book through the Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program!
How it works:
- Read any 8 books.
- Record them in the Summer Reading Journal.
- Bring the completed journal to a Barnes & Noble store.
- Choose a free book from the eligible selections.
Program Dates: July 1–August 31
Summer Reading Journal: https://cdn.sanity.io/files/uecy4ntd/production/817ccda3c374ee2d3bb0cde9dd18b41842a629cf.pdf
Fairfax County Public Library Summer Reading Adventure
The Fairfax County Public Library Summer Reading Adventure is open to youth and adults.
Participation is easy:
- Beginning June 10, pre-register for the Summer Reading Adventure.
- Earn virtual badges by:
- Reading or listening to books
- Reading for 20–30 minutes
- Completing activities
- Or a combination of all three
Depending on age, participants earn 10–15 virtual badges.
Once reading goals are completed, visit your local library branch to receive prizes.
Printed reading logs will be available in branches and online beginning June 17.
Learn More: https://research.fairfaxcounty.gov/reading-challenges/summer-reading
Happy Reading!
📅 Calendar Survey
FCPS values your input as we plan future school calendars. On Friday, June 5, all caregivers and FCPS staff received an email from noreply@fcps.edu containing a unique link to complete the FCPS Calendar Survey.
Your feedback matters. Please take a few minutes to share your priorities and perspectives by Monday, June 22, at 11:59 p.m.
Your individual responses will be kept confidential and will not be shared with school staff or used in any way that identifies you or your student. Only aggregate, summary-level results will be reported to the Fairfax County School Board.
If you do not receive a link to the survey or have technical difficulties completing the survey, please contact the FCPS Office of Research and Program Evaluation.
Immunizations
Summer Immunization Events for All FCPS Students
Inspire Health Alliance, in partnership with FCPS, will be providing school-required immunizations this summer. Immunizations will be provided at no out-of-pocket cost to students or families. Registering families will be required to provide insurance information, if applicable, but students without insurance may still participate.
Visit the FCPS and Inspire Health Alliance Student Immunization Events webpage for dates, times, and locations. Additional event dates will be made available and shared four to five weeks prior to the event on the webpage. Additional immunization resources are also available.
District News/In Case You Missed It (ICYMI)
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Celebrating Graduates
- Early Release Days for Next Year
- SAT School Day Accommodations
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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