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Dear Mighty Red Bird Families,
Today on Veterans Day, we take time to pause and reflect on the service and dedication of the veterans within our community. We are deeply fortunate to have service members, veterans, and military families walking alongside us here. We thank you and honor you today for your courage, commitment, and service to our country.
Our vibrant school is shaped by the strength, service, and support of each family, and we remain profoundly grateful to partner with you every day as our students learn and grow.
Thank you, Veterans!
Warm Regards,
Mrs. Long, Mrs. Agner, Mrs. Compton
Upcoming Dates 📅
November 14 - West Springfield Pyramid Challenge
November 17 - Thanksgiving Lunch
November 18 - 3 Hour Early Release Wednesday
November 19 - CFES Heritage Night
Nov. 25 - Nov. 27 - NO SCHOOL, Thanksgiving Break
Veterans Day
Cardinal Forest thanks the veterans in our community for their service today and every day. #FCPSHonorsVeterans
National School Psychology Week
This week we celebrate the important work school psychologists do to help all students thrive. Cardinal Forest is fortunate to have an excellent school psychologist, Alexis Silverman! Learn more from the National Association of School Psychologists.
🌟Mrs. Long's Blueprint Byte
Today, our Mighty Red Birds came together to honor the brave men and women who have served our nation. A massive shoutout goes to Assistant Principal Agner, whose outstanding leadership and vision made the entire event a resounding success. From coordinating the meaningful program to organizing our staff and students behind the scenes, Mrs. Agner ensured our students gained a deeper understanding of service and sacrifice while offering a heartfelt tribute to all who have served.
The assembly highlighted the very best of our school community working together. Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts participated in the posting of the colors and leading the school in the Pledge of Allegiance. Members of the Purple Star Club read the book "Veteran; Heroes in our Neighborhood," while student speakers shared poignant perspectives on what it means to grow up in a military family. Safety patrol captains demonstrated proper flag etiquette with a precise flag-folding demonstration, and a stunning student-designed American Flag display integrated art and STEAM concepts into a beautiful visual tribute. To top off the morning, our music teachers led the entire student body in an inspiring performance of "You're a Grand Old Flag" as the assembly's grand finale. Thank you to Mrs. Agner, our dedicated staff, and every student who brought this special day to life. Most of all, thank you to our veteran heroes!
Paperless Report Cards
Report cards are now available in ParentVUE. Be sure to log in to check your child’s progress and celebrate their hard work!
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.
🦃 Thanksgiving Lunch
We are excited to invite you to our Thanksgiving Lunch on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH!
Parents and caregivers are invited to join their student(s) for a festive lunch right here at school. Please RSVP here (link has been updated):
https://forms.gle/DzkGJUky8xcwGjKU6
When you arrive enter door 1 and have your ID ready. We will get you signed in and off to eat lunch with your student. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to check in.
If you would like to purchase lunch, please make sure you have sufficient funds in your student's MySchoolBucks account or you can purchase a lunch ticket at door 1 with cash or check.
Pricing:
- Student price: $3.75
- Adult price: $5.50
Schedule:
- Kindergarten: 10:00am - 10:40am
- 1st Grade: 10:40am - 11:20am
- 2nd Grade: 11:20am - 12:00pm
- 3rd Grade: 12:00pm - 12:40pm
- 4th Grade: 12:40pm - 1:20pm
- 5th/6th Grade: 1:20pm - 2:00pm
If you need to create a MySchoolBucks account, please see the instructions below:
- Go to www.MySchoolBucks.com to establish an account
- Add your students using the name of the school they are attending, and either their student ID or birthdate
- You will receive a confirmation email that your account has been established.
📸 Fall Picture Retakes
Fall Picture Retakes will take place on November 20.
Pre-order your child's make up or retake portraits: https://shop.imagequix.com/g1001419391
(online code is the student ID #)
Friendly Face Fridays Are Back!
We’re thrilled to invite parents and caregivers into the classroom for Friendly Face Fridays! This is a special opportunity to join your child for Morning Meeting and catch a firsthand glimpse of their daily routine. You’ll get to see them "in action," experience their supportive classroom community, and help us celebrate the connections that make our school so special.
Each grade level will host one designated Friday per quarter starting at 9:20 AM. Following Morning Meeting, parents will say their quick goodbyes so classes can start their daily learning routine.
Keep an eye out for your child's grade level’s date. We can't wait to welcome you in!
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Quarter 2
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Quarter 3
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Quarter 4
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- 11/13 – Kindergarten
- 11/20 – 1st
- 12/4 – 2nd
- 12/11 – 3rd
- 1/15 – 4th
- 1/22 – 5th/6th
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- 2/12 – Kindergarten
- 2/19 – 1st
- 2/26 – 2nd
- 3/5 – 3rd
- 3/19 – 4th
- 4/2 – 5th/6th
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- 5/7 – 3rd, 4th, 5th
- 5/21 – Kindergarten
- 5/28 – 1st
- 6/4 – 2nd
- 6/11 – 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony
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Social Emotional Learning Resources for Famiies
The SEL Team has partnered with the Family and School Partnerships Office to offer a Family Café Series titled, Growing Together: Talking about Social-Emotional Learning at Home. Families will have the opportunity to learn about the SEL Screener and how they can use their child’s results as a starting point for conversation and skill building. There is one session scheduled within each region, however families can attend any session that is most convenient for them. Sessions will be offered October - December, 2026.
Family Cafe Flyer
Family Cafe Registration
Federal Impact Aid Survey
The Federal Impact Aid Survey is now available in ParentVUE. Your response helps FCPS receive funding for which it is eligible by identifying military and other federally connected families, including families living on a military base.
Please complete one survey for each child. Only the parent who enrolled the student with FCPS can submit the form. Your information will be kept strictly confidential.
To complete the survey, sign in to ParentVUE and click on Online Registration. From there, scroll down to find the Federal Impact Aid Survey.
If you are experiencing difficulty completing the survey, sign in to ParentVUE using Google Chrome, select Online Packets, then choose Federal Impact Aid Survey. If you need help accessing ParentVUE, contact Student Information Assistant Karen Stephens (KDStephens@fcps.edu).
Paper forms were sent home with students starting October 28 for families who cannot access ParentVUE.
Superintendent Community Conversations
Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for a Community Conversation. Students, families, staff, and community members are invited to ask questions, share concerns, and discuss what matters most to them. Everyone is welcome!
The final event will take place Tuesday, December 1, at 6:30 p.m., at Powell Elementary School. Click the date to register. Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
Arrival and Dismissal - Be A Good Neighbor!
Please help us keep arrival and dismissal times safe and smooth for everyone. We ask families to be good neighbors and mindful of:
- Not blocking intersections or painted boxes during Kiss & Ride —this impacts visibility and also prohibits access for emergency vehicles.
- Crossing only in crosswalks and watching carefully for cars.
- Avoiding parking in residential areas, fire lanes, or private parking spaces.
- Refraining from making illegal U-turns.
- No pets are allowed on school property.
District News/In Case You Missed It (ICYMI)
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
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- State of Our Schools Event
- Family Engagement Opportunities
- SIS Quarterly Outage
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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