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Each morning our students begin the day by reading a book.
Dear Cardinal Families,
We are excited to share that we have brought back Drop Everything and Read (DEAR) Time as part of our morning routine. Once students unpack and settle in, they choose a book and read quietly until class begins.
DEAR Time provides a peaceful start to the day and gives students additional opportunities to build reading stamina, strengthen their skills, and develop a lifelong love of reading. Those minutes will add up quickly!
How can you add a few minutes of reading to your family’s daily routine? Consider reading together before bed, during breakfast, after school, or while waiting for appointments. Even a few minutes each day can help build reading skills, confidence, and a lifelong love of books.
Warmly,
Allison Hoak, Principal
Jon Kemmerer, Assistant Principal
❤️🤍💙September 11 National Day of Service
With today being the 25th anniversary of September 11, FCPS acknowledges the loss of life, the heroism of our first responders, and the resilience of our country. The September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, also called Patriot Day, is a chance to reflect and act in service to others to honor those who were injured or killed in the terrorist attacks.
All FCPS students are encouraged to participate in service learning as it supports Portrait of a Graduate (POG) attributes and social and emotional learning (SEL) skills. Middle and high school students can learn more about service learning by logging into their Naviance account to access x2VOL.
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📖Join us for Bedtime Stories!
September 24th at 5:30 PM
Join us in the library for our first literacy event of the year! Bring your favorite blankets and stuffed animals, grab some expert reading tips from our Reading Specialist, Vicki Mansuy, and enjoy cozy stories read by Ms. Pereira, Ms. Collazos, Mr. Hupp, and Ms. Bonner. Every family will leave with a complimentary bag of books to share at home before we all gather for milk and cookies.
Kids of all ages are welcome with an adult. Please use Door 3 to enter and exit the building. We can’t wait to read, learn, and celebrate together!
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🍎ACTION -->Review and Sign the SR&R by September 30
The FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) booklet explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. This year’s SR&R includes new Universal Grade Matrices, which are at-a-glance charts that make it easier for families to see behavior expectations and school responses for grades K-3, 4-8, and 9-12.
➡️Families, please review the SR&R and discuss these expectations with your child. Be sure to sign the SR&R acknowledgement form by Wednesday, September 30, either by logging into SIS ParentVUE or signing and returning the Signature Sheet to your child’s school.
Learn more by watching a short video about the SR&R (available in English and Spanish) or visiting the SR&R webpage.
💻Reporting Discrimination or Harassment
FCPS is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for people of all races, national origins, and ethnicities. Individuals experiencing harassment or discrimination should report the incident as soon as possible.
🚨Managing Your Child's Digital Consent
We still need many parents to give consent for your student to use a resource or service.
➡️Please visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool.
Questions? Call the main office at 703-255-5600 or come in and we'll help you!
🎒Importance of Strong Attendance Habits
September is Attendance Awareness Month. Some of the ways parents can help their children create healthy routines and a habit of getting to school on time every day include:
- Setting a regular bedtime and morning routine. (Need help? Download this checklist in English or Spanish.)
- Laying out clothes and packing backpacks the night before.
- Talking to teachers, school counselors, or other parents for advice on how to make your child feel comfortable and excited about learning, if they seem anxious about going to school.
- Developing back-up plans for getting to school if something comes up. Call on a family member, a neighbor, or another parent.
- Avoiding medical appointments or extended trips when school is in session.
If you or your family need any kind of support, please reach out to our front office. We are here for you! Visit FCPS’ Attendance webpage for tips and strategies.
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🚌Stay in the Know With Here Comes the Bus
Even though FCPS has launched a new bus navigation system, some aspects like the new FCPS My Ride mobile app are still in development. Families should still use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app to track the location of their child’s bus. This app is still compatible with the new system.
FCPS will notify families and schools when the new app is ready to download and use. In the meantime, everyone should reinforce with students that they need to tap on and off the bus with their student ID cards.
Did you already download the new app? That’s okay! The new app is in the final stage of testing, so some features are not yet fully functional. At this time, you should refer to Here Comes the Bus for the most accurate information.
🏫Connected Communities, Thriving Students
Register now for the annual Special Education Family Conference: Connected Communities, Thriving Students. The free conference will take place on Saturday, November 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hayfield Secondary School.
Hosted by FCPS in collaboration with community partners, the conference highlights the power of partnerships in supporting student success. Families, educators, and community members are invited to connect, learn, and explore available special education services, supports, and resources.
The conference will feature an inspiring opening session, engaging breakout sessions, an exhibitor hall with local resources, and lunch for all participants.
Register for the conference and visit the Special Education Family Conference webpage for more information. Email SpecialEdFamilyConf@fcps.edu with any questions.
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📅Advanced Academic Program Meeting on Oct. 9
Families are invited to attend an AAP information meetings led by Jenna Murgia, our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART). We will meet on October 9, 2026 at 8:45 AM in the CPES cafeteria. During the meeting, Ms. Murgia will share the AAP Continuum of Services. Families will learn about the continuum of advanced academic services available to FCPS students. She will then share about Full-Time AAP Identification. Families will learn about the referral and identification processes for Full-Time AAP services.
If you cannot make this meeting and would like more information, please contact Jenna Murgia, AART, at jlmurgia@fcps.edu or visit the FCPS Advanced Academic Programs webpage.
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Madison County Fair on September 18
The County Fair event at Madison High School is next Friday, September 18 at 5PM. Tickets are $5 for students and $7 for adults. All ES/MS age students MUST be accompanied by a parent/guardian and be always supervised
💦Ms. Hoak will be at the SPLASH TOWER so come by and see if you can splash her!
👟Our school will also run across the field for the Warhawk Rush at 6:45 PM.
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