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Dear Cardinal Families,
A big THANK YOU to our incredible PTA for hosting such a successful Walk and Bike to School Day this week!
Our community showed up in full force and truly impressed both the Town of Vienna and Fairfax County Public Schools so much so that our students and families made it onto their official social media feeds!
We are endlessly grateful for everything the PTA does to support our students and staff year-round. A special shout-out for the delicious Auntie Anne’s pretzels and staff treats this week. They were a huge hit and so very much appreciated!
If you haven't joined this amazing group of parents yet, it's not too late. You can still sign up anytime on the PTA website to help support our school community!
Warmly,
Allison Hoak, Principal
Jon Kemmerer, Assistant Principal
📅Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Monday, October 12, is a student holiday and school planning day for Indigenous Peoples' Day. See the complete school year calendar.
🗣️K-6 Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences
Teachers in grades K-6 are scheduling fall conferences, and we’re aiming for 100% of our families to meet with their child's teacher this year. These conversations are a valuable opportunity to partner in supporting your child’s success. If you don’t yet have a conference scheduled, please reach out to your child’s teacher to find a time to meet between now and the end of November.
💻Join the Cunningham Park Elementary All Parent/Guardian Schoology Course to access Parent Resources
We are transitioning to using our Schoology Course as the central hub for all parent and guardian communications. Ms. Dean, our tech coach, shared this during our last PTA meeting. If you missed it, she shared that you can visit Schoology to access school flyers, parenting resources, literacy parent letters, Family Life Education (FLE) lessons, and Back-to-School Night presentations. We will notify you via TalkingPoints whenever new content is added. Follow the directions below to access our Parent/Guardian Schoology Site.
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Step 1:
Visit FCPS Schoology at lms.fcps.edu. Login using the same Username and Password you use for SIS ParentVue.
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Step 2:
Click on “Courses” or “Course Dashboard” and go to the “All Parents/ Guardians Cunningham Park Elementary” Course.
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Step 3:
Explore different resources updated throughout the school year on our Schoology Page
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📒Storybook Character Parade for Preschoolers, Kindergarteners & 1st Graders
We are excited to announce our annual Book Character Parade for students in Preschoolers, Kindergarteners, and 1st Graders to celebrate reading and their favorite storybook characters.
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When: Friday, October 30, from approximately 8:50 a.m. to 9:10 a.m.
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What: Students are invited to dress up as their favorite book character and parade through the school hallways.
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Costumes: Please keep them simple! Homemade costumes are encouraged.
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The Book: Students should carry the book that features their character. If you need a copy of the book, please contact the library, as we have many popular titles.
Parents of Preschoolers, Kindergarteners, and 1st Graders are invited to watch the parade! The children will march directly through the cafeteria, where you can gather to cheer them on.
If you have any questions, please contact our librarian, Ms. Christiansen at jjchristians@fcps.edu.
🍽️Celebrating the Power of School Lunches
Multiple studies show that school lunches are important in supporting overall student health by improving students’ diets and combating food insecurity. Students who eat school lunches consume more fruit, vegetables, and fiber than their peers.
This National School Lunch Week, FCPS Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) reminds families that they are dedicated to providing delicious, healthy, sustainable, and student-focused meals. New menu items have been launched this year based on student feedback.
Want to know what’s for breakfast or lunch? View the Nutrition Services menus.
✏️Nominate a Cunningham Park Employee Today
Want a quick way to recognize an employee or team at Cunningham Park Elementary School? Submit an FCPS CARES nomination! Parents, students, and community members are all invited to participate. As a bonus, one school in our region wins a staff celebration from HR each month based on submissions. Thank you for taking a moment to show our staff how much their hard work is appreciated!
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FCPS News
FCPS Seeks Community Input on Middle School AAP Centers
FCPS is exploring a plan to offer Full-Time Advanced Academic Program (AAP) services at every middle school. Under the proposal, students who qualify could attend their neighborhood middle school and take advanced classes with other AAP students. The School Board has approved community engagement at Franklin, Hayfield, Holmes, Key, and Whitman middle schools, where programs could open for the 2027-28 school year. The proposal is still under consideration, and the School Board is expected to make a decision in December.
Each community meeting offers in-person and virtual participation. Upcoming meetings are scheduled for:
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Holmes Middle: Thursday, October 15, at 6 p.m.
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Whitman Middle: Thursday, October 22, at 6 p.m.
Current middle school students will remain at their assigned AAP centers through middle school. Learn more and find meeting sign-up forms on the Middle School AAP Centers page.
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, 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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