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Dear Cardinal Families,
This is a wonderful first week back for Cunningham Park staff. The school is already buzzing with positive energy. The classrooms are beginning to come alive and we are so eager to welcome students.
Student teacher assignments will be released in ParentVUE this Thursday, August 20 at 6:00 am. Information about setting up or logging on to your ParentVUE account can be found here. Please call the main office at 703-255-5600 if you are unable to access this information or if you have not yet set up your account. In addition, your child’s teacher will send a TalkingPoints message to introduce themselves and connect with your family. Follow these directions to download the TalkingPoints App.
We look forward to welcoming our families to Cunningham Park for Open House on Friday, August 21 from 9:00–10:00 AM. This is a wonderful opportunity to visit your child’s classroom, connect with our staff, and get ready for a great school year.
Our specialists in PE, Music, Art, Library, and FLES will be in the library and available to meet families and local community organizations will be in the cafeteria to share information and resources.
We can’t wait to see you and officially kick off another wonderful year!
Warmly,
Allison Hoak, Principal
Jon Kemmerer, Assistant Principal
📅Important Dates!
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Open House: Friday, August 21, from 9:00–10:00 AM
Come meet your teacher and reconnect with our school community and staff. If you preordered PTA school supplies, they will be in your child's classroom. School supply lists can be found on our website.
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First Day of School: Monday, August 24
Doors open for breakfast at 8:20 AM, and all students may enter beginning at 8:30 AM. Check out these back-to-school tips to make sure your child gets off to a great start.
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Back-to-School Night: Tuesday, September 1, from 5:30–7:00 PM *This evening is for parents. Teachers will present at 5:40 PM and again at 6:20 PM. Meet the Specialists in the library and check out community resources in the cafeteria.
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Early Release Wednesdays: Students dismissed at 12:20 PM unless staying for supervision.
- September 30
- November 18
- January 13
- April 7
🚨REQUIRED
Beginning of the Year Forms
All required forms are online. Please take a moment to click on all three links below to complete the forms.
- 👉Online Packet which includes emergency care and health information
- Login and select “Online Packets” at the top right corner. Mobile devices may not display all the options for Online Registration.
- For the best experience, it is recommended to use a laptop and Google Chrome as the browser.
- Please note: Only the enrolling parent will be able to access the link and complete the forms.
- 👉Digital Consent, Opt Out forms: This is the link to digital consent, SOL retest permission, and optional forms such as opt-outs for surveys and family life education.
- 👉Dismissal Survey: Please share your child’s dismissal plans from school each day.
You will need a ParentVUE SIS account to access these links. If you do not have an account or if you have any questions, please contact Nicole Madariaga at njmadariaga@fcps.edu.
First Day Arrival: We’ve Got Them! 💕
The first day of school is an exciting milestone, and we know how important that first-day photo and goodbye can be! Families are welcome to walk their child to Door 1, Door 3, or Door 11 to take a quick photo and say goodbye.
We will have plenty of caring adults at Door 1 ready to welcome students and help them get to their classrooms. If your child does not yet know the way, no worries—we will walk them there! We will continue providing arrival support in the days ahead until your child feels confident and comfortable getting to class independently.
We know that goodbyes can sometimes be difficult, especially on the first day. After your photo, we ask families to keep goodbyes brief and positive and allow our staff to take it from there. Lingering can sometimes increase a child’s anxiety and make the separation more difficult.
Our staff has years of experience welcoming students, easing first-day worries, and helping children settle into their new routines. If your child enters school upset, please trust us to care for them and help them transition into their day. We will follow up with you that morning to let you know how they are doing.
Give them a hug, share an encouraging goodbye, and pass them to us. We’ve got them! 💕
🚗Kiss and Ride Information
To help reduce congestion and increase safety, we are strongly encouraging all families who drive to use our kiss and ride lanes for student drop-off and pick-up. We understand that some of our youngest students may still be in a car seat and cannot independently buckle or unbuckle themselves. If this is the case for your child, please park in a designated parking spot and use the crosswalk to cross the street to pick up or drop off your student.
Preschool Parents
All preschool parents will be required to park and walk your child to door 3. Please only cross the bus lane and kiss and ride lane at the crosswalk near door 1. Thank you for modeling safety precautions for our students by using the crosswalk.
💧Water Bottles, Accessories, and Other Items
Students are welcome and encouraged to bring water bottles to school. Please make sure your child’s water bottle is labeled with their name, is spill-proof and leak-proof, and designed to fit securely in a backpack or classroom space. Bottles with large handles or oversized straws, such as Stanley-style cups, should remain at home.
Spilled water can quickly make our tile floors slippery and unsafe. Larger spills also require assistance from our custodial team to properly clean and dry the area. Choosing a secure, leak-proof bottle helps us keep classrooms and hallways safe for everyone.
Please also help your child be successful at school by leaving crossbody bags and other nonessential accessories at home. These items can become a distraction during learning and throughout the school day. If a student brings these items, they will remain in their backpack during the school day.
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✏️PTA Supply Kits
Families who ordered school supply kits from the PTA will find them in your child’s classroom at Open House.
🍕PTA Pizza Party and First PTA Meeting!
Don’t miss our Pizza Party and first PTA meeting on August 28th from 5:00 to 6:00 PM. Leave dinner to us, bring the whole family, and connect with fellow parents as we wrap up the first week of school. I look forward to meeting everyone and collaborating to make this a memorable year for our students and community!
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