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Dear Cardinal Families,
A huge thank you to all our families and students who showed their spirit during Blue Star Welcome Week at the beginning of the month! It was wonderful seeing our school community come together to celebrate and support our military-connected students and families.
As a designated Purple Star School, and with Veterans Day around the corner, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our military families for your service, dedication, and sacrifices. We are proud to have you as part of our school family and are committed to ensuring you always feel welcomed, supported, and appreciated!
Warmly,
Allison Hoak, Principal
Jon Kemmerer, Assistant Principal
📅Quarter End, Early Release, Student Holidays
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Friday, October 30, is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for students.
- Schools are closed for students on Monday, November 2, for a school planning day, and Tuesday, November 3, for a teacher workday.
See the complete school year calendar.
🎒🥼Lost and Found
✏️Please label all of your child’s belongings!
When lost items have names on them, we can easily return them directly to your child's teacher instead of keeping them in the lost and found. Thank you for your help!
🚨Important: Please Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets, which is in the upper right corner of the screen after logging in. Please complete it as soon as possible. Schools will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE starting Wednesday, October 28.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is how we ensure we receive all the resources available to us from the federal government. For more information, please visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
Register for ParentVUE: Learn how to activate your SISParentVUE account so you can easily submit your survey and have access to other helpful information about your child.
📸Fall Picture Retakes - November 13
Fall picture retakes will be on November 13, 2026. This is for families who would like their student to have a retake or for students who were absent on picture day. To order pictures, use the information below.
*Please Note: This code is different than our previous code.
- Go to strawbridge.net
- Click “Order Pictures”
- Enter the code PX518705
- Click “Find” to order
If you have any questions, please call the main office at 703-255-5600.
📱Maintain Access to Your Child’s Grades and Assignments: Download the New ParentVUE App
New ParentVUE and StudentVUE mobile apps launched in July. Be sure to download the new app before winter break. After that time, you will need to use the new mobile app or a web browser to access ParentVUE or StudentVUE.
For instructions on installing the new apps and learning more about the updated login process, visit ParentVUE and StudentVUE mobile app resources. If you need assistance, please submit a Parent Support Request.
💻New Parent Resource Available on Schoology!
We have created a new folder in the CPES Parent Schoology Course titled CPES Resources/Directions.
If you are interested in viewing your student's Performance Matters test results, step-by-step instructions are now available in that folder. We will continue to add helpful resources, guides, and updates to our Parent Schoology course throughout the school year, so be sure to check back periodically!
📒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.
📚 Upcoming Author Visits – November 17!
We are thrilled to welcome two fantastic authors to CPES on Tuesday, November 17!
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Grades K–2: Author and retired Spanish teacher Tracey Kyle will share her engaging stories with our younger students.
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Grades 3–6: Author and researcher Erin Teagan will present on the writing process and lead an exciting, science-based presentation.
Book Signings & Pre-Orders:
If you would like to purchase books for the authors to sign during their visit, please order online by November 8th:
🌟Advanced Academics Program - Important Date
AAP Full-Time Referrals Due on December 15, 2026
AAP Full-Time Referral Form (grades 2-6) and optional materials due to Jenna Murgia, jlmurgia@fcps.edu. Please reach out to Ms. Murgia if you have any questions.
💗Help Celebrate our CPES Staff!
It’s time to celebrate the amazing people who make Cunningham Park such a special place! Nominations are open for the FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards, and we’d love your help recognizing our dedicated teachers and staff.
Use the link below to submit a nomination. The dropdown menu will take you to the form for the award category you’ve selected. Thank you for helping us celebrate our wonderful staff!
Outstanding Employee Nomination Form
Nominations due by November 2, 2026
Pyramid News
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Date and Time: Friday, November 13th from 9:30 – 10:30 AM
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Location: Flint Hill Elementary, 2444 Flint Hill Rd, Vienna, VA 22181
When children experience anxiety, their feelings can sometimes seem overwhelming-for them and for the adults who love them. This practical and supportive session will help parents better understand childhood anxiety, recognize what may be happening beneath challenging behaviors, and learn strategies to respond with confidence and compassion. Participants will leave with a 1-page takeaway guide for immediate use at home.
Led by experienced social workers, Catherine Campane, Christina Hunt and Traci Reno, this session will provide parents with tools to support emotional regulation, reduce anxiety, strengthen connection, and help children build confidence and coping skills-without dismissing or amplifying their worries.
If you cannot attend in person, you can join the Zoom meeting.
FCPS News
💬 Family Café Series: Growing Together – Social-Emotional Learning at Home
The FCPS SEL Team and the Family & School Partnerships Office invite you to join our upcoming Family Café series, Growing Together: Talking about Social-Emotional Learning at Home.
These interactive sessions will help you better understand your child’s SEL Screener results and share practical ways to use those results to encourage positive skill-building at home.
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When: Regional sessions held October through December 2026 (Families may attend any date or location that is most convenient!)
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Who: Open to all Elementary, Middle, and High School families
📄 View the Family Café Flyer
📝 Register for a Session Here
Share Your Thoughts on Schools and Buildings in the Renovation Queue Survey
Whether you work in an FCPS school, have a child enrolled, or live near an FCPS school, please share your perspective about building conditions, how facilities affect teaching and learning, renovation priorities, and what information would help you better understand this process.
Look for the survey in your email from Friday, October 16. The survey takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. Participation is voluntary, and all responses will be kept confidential. The survey will remain open until Saturday, October 31.
Did You Know? Bond Referendums Fund Facility Renovations
FCPS does not pay for facility renovations out of its general operating budget. Instead, Fairfax County voters decide on how much money FCPS can spend on capital improvement projects through bond referendums. Bonds are issued by the county to the school division and allow FCPS to renovate buildings without increasing taxes.
Learn more about bond referendums and how they support our schools on the Bond Referendum webpage.
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:
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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