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Dear Cardinal Families,
Join us for the County Fair event at Madison High School TODAY, September 18 at 5 PM. Tickets are $5 for students and $7 for adults. All students MUST be accompanied by a parent/guardian and always be supervised
💦Ms. Hoak will be at the splash tower so come by and see if you can splash her!
🍕Ms. Markley will be selling food at the concession stand.
👟Our school will also run across the field for the Warhawk Rush at 6:45 PM.
Please come by and see us!
Warmly,
Allison Hoak, Principal
Jon Kemmerer, Assistant Principal
Calendar Reminder
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Monday September 21, is a holiday for Yom Kippur and schools and offices will be closed. See the complete school year calendar.
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September 30 is our first 3 Hour Early Release Wednesday. Dismissal is at 12:20 PM. Student's dismissal plans will be confirmed with you via email from our registrar next week. Please call the main office at 703-255-5600 if you need to change your child's dismissal plans after September 25.
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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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📸Fall Picture Day - Friday, Sept. 25
Picture Day will be on Sept. 25, 2026. Students will take individual photos on this day. To order photos, please follow the directions below.
- Go to strawbridge.net
- Click “Order Pictures”
- Enter the code PX518704
- Click “Find” to order
Make up picture day will be on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026. If you have any questions, please call the main office at 703-255-5600.
🤒Not Feeling Well? When Your Child Can Come to School
School is better when your child is here! But we do understand that some days, they may feel unwell. Learn more about which symptoms are ok at school (like sneezing or sniffles), and when your child should stay home (if they have a fever, diarrhea, or vomiting, for example).
If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify the school so that assistance can be provided if needed. Keep an open line of communication with your school public health nurse. Call the school as soon as you know your child will be absent and, if possible, let them know how long you think they will be out.
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.
Get to Know Our School Health Staff
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Our public health nurse at Cunningham Park is Michelle Bui. Contact her at mbui1@fcps.edu or (571) 396-2571 for health plans, medication drop-offs, or questions about chronic conditions. Visit our school health webpage for forms, illness policies, and tips to keep your student healthy! |
Our school health aid is Flor Bermudez. Ms. Flor is with us Monday-Friday and helps students during the school day if they are hurt or do not feel well. You can reach her at vfbermudez@fcps.edu or 703-255-5610. |
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🍎Twice Exceptional Students
Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to challenging all students through talent development and differentiated instruction. Twice-Exceptional (2e) learners are students who are both gifted and have learning challenges or disabilities.
Families can learn more about 2e learners, how to support them, and how to partner with schools on the 2e webpage, which also includes a link to the Special Education Handbook.
New information, including printable flyers, has been added under the heading Supporting 2e Learners in FCPS. For more information, please contact our AART, Jenna Muriga at jlmurgia@fcps.edu
🏫Safety Drills During the School Year
Keeping students and staff safe is a priority for FCPS. Each school has an emergency preparedness plan to respond to incidents such as fires and extreme weather. Schools are required by state law to practice emergency drills, including lockdown drills, each year. Schools are also required to notify parents and guardians at least 24 hours before a school conducts a lockdown drill. However, schools are not required to give the specific date and time of the drill in advance.
The first lockdown drill of the school year must take place within the first 20 days of school. Preschool and kindergarten students are exempt from practicing the first lockdown drill.
Your child may come home and talk about their experience during the drill. We encourage you to talk with your child about the importance of being prepared for emergencies. Please review these frequently asked questions to support your child before and after school lockdown drills.
➡️Important Update from the Town of Vienna
Town of Vienna Parks and Recreation needs our help keeping community spaces safe and clean! Please note that e-bikes and e-scooters are strictly prohibited on all athletic fields, including Waters Field. Additionally, Waters Field is NOT permitted as an after-school hangout spot for students.
Recent misuse has led to safety hazards, litter, and turf damage, prompting local officials and police to increase preventive measures and lock field gates. We ask parents to discuss these rules with their students to help preserve these spaces for scheduled athletic use. Thank you for your support in keeping our community grounds safe!
📅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.
FCPS News
Superintendent Community Conversations
Join us for a series of Community Conversations that will be held across the school division. Share your thoughts with Dr. Reid and ask her questions. Click on the date to register for any of the following events:
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Monday, September 28, at 6:30 p.m., at Riverside Elementary School
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Monday, October 19, at 6:30 p.m., at Spring Hill Elementary School
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Monday, October 26, at 6:30 p.m., at Beech Tree Elementary School
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Thursday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m., at North Springfield Elementary School
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Friday, November 13, at 6:30 p.m., at Powell Elementary School
Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
🏫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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