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April 26th: CWES Fun Fair 11:00 AM-2:00 PM
April 29th-May 2nd-Spring Book Fair-Sign up to volunteer!
April 29th: AAP Orientation 5:00 PM
May 7th: Walk Bike, & Roll to School Day
May 12th: 3-hour Early Release 1:05 PM
May 16th: Family Input for Class Placement Due
May 26th: Memorial Day Holiday-No School
June 2nd: Spring Chorus Concert 6:30 PM
June 4th: DHOH Picnic
June 6th: Field Day-Sign up to volunteer!
June 9th: Woodson Grad Walk 2:30 PM
June 10th: 6th Grade Promotion at Woodson 1:30 PM
June 11th: Last Day of School!!
Please bookmark the FCPS School Calendar to stay informed about school holidays, breaks, and observances.
  The magic of music filled the air this week at our spring band and strings concerts. Congratulations to each and every student for their phenomenal job. Well done, band and strings!
Dear CWES Families,
Our Fun Fair is happening tomorrow, April 26th, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and we can't wait to see you there! There will be games, activities, delicious food, and tons of fun for the whole community. Volunteers are still needed, consider signing up here. We hope to see you there!
Don't miss your last chance! Our quarterly family book clubs have been a hit this year, and we have one more fantastic opportunity coming up this quarter. If you haven't joined us yet, we'd love for you to be part of our final book club of the year! Check out the book details and sign-up information below. We hope to see you there!
This week, we celebrated our administrative professionals. Behind every successful school is a dedicated office staff, and we celebrated ours this week! Their efficiency and positive approach ensure a smooth and supportive environment for students, staff, and families. We are incredibly grateful for their vital role in our school community.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Leslie Malkowski, Kristi McGeehan, and Mindy Milliron
CWES Administrative Team
Join us for our Quarter 4 Family Book Club: CWES Loves Art on Thursday, May 29th at 8:15 am in the library and/or art room. An adult must be in attendance with their student. Students and families can choose from one of 2 books: the picture book: Ablaze with Color: A Story of Painter Alma Thomas or the chapter book: Me, Frida, and the Secret of the Peacock Ring. Families are encouraged to read the books alongside their students. We will celebrate our final book club with a fun art activity to go along with our theme!
You can sign up using the flyer found in Tuesday Folders or the following link: CWES Family Book Club - Quarter 4.
Please contact Mona Mouneimne (mmmouneimne@fcps.edu) if you have any questions.
 The 2025 Spring SOL testing schedule runs throughout the month of May. Please make every effort to avoid scheduling appointments or absences on the days your child is testing.
Each year, a team consisting of classroom teachers, special education teachers, administrators, specialists, and counselors come together to collaborate and provide feedback on the formation of class groupings. This is a comprehensive and cooperative process. We greatly appreciate your input regarding your child's learning needs. It's important to note that our staff is exceptional, and we kindly ask that you refrain from mentioning specific teacher names on this form.
Please rest assured that all forms will be carefully reviewed by our administration and teachers. While we strive to take all factors into account when determining class placements, we may not be able to fulfill every request. However, please know that all information provided will be taken into consideration as we make decisions about placement.
For your input to be considered, we kindly request that this form be completed and submitted by Friday, May 16, 2025.
Please note that staff grade level assignments may occasionally change as a result of late enrollments or other unforeseen circumstances. Staff assignments will be finalized in August.
It is with great excitement that we invite you to join us for Field Day on Friday, June 6th!
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Grades 4-6 will be in the morning from 9:50-11:50.
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Kindergarten-3rd will be in the afternoon from 1:30-3:30.
Please mark your calendars and go to the sign-up genius link below to volunteer your help:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4EADAA2CA4F9C16-47765381-field
We will be having a lot of activity stations, so we will need many parent volunteers! Think warm and dry weather and get ready to join us for the fun!
On Field Day, please be sure your child:
- Brings a labeled water bottle.
- Applies sunscreen before coming to school.
- Wears comfortable clothes and shoes.
- Comes with a positive attitude.
Thanks!!!
Emily Bruce Brad Healey
esbruce@fcps.edu brad.healey@fcps.edu
Physical Education Teacher Physical Education Teacher
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Social and Emotional Learning Screener: Parent Reports
Students in grades 3-12 took the SEL Screener during the month of March. The screener provides information on their SEL skills such as achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships, and making responsible decisions. The screener also asks students how much their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported.
Individual student SEL Screener results are available to families in the Documents section of SIS ParentVUE. Families who do not have an active ParentVUE account will receive their results via postal mail.
For support in understanding your individual student’s results or for ideas on how to support them at home, please review the SEL Screener Results Family Guide or reach out to our school staff with any questions.
Protect Your Child from Measles: What You Need to Know
Measles cases continue to rise in the US. About 1 in 5 people who get measles end up in the hospital. Measles can cause severe complications like a lung infection (pneumonia), brain inflammation (encephalitis), and possibly death, even with medical care. Symptoms of measles typically include:
- High fever (may spike up to 104°F)
- Cough
- Runny nose
- Red, watery eyes
- A rash that appears around 3-5 days after other symptoms begin. The rash typically starts on the face and spreads down the body.
The best way to protect a child from measles is by getting two doses of the combination measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine.
If you are unsure of your child's vaccination status or your personal vaccination status, talk to your health care provider. If your child needs an immunization, make an appointment with your health care provider, visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a list of child immunization clinics, or view other Immunization Resources.
Nominations Open for the Bussey Memorial Equity Award
Nominations are now open for the 2025 Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award. The Minority Student Achievement Oversight Committee (MSAOC) sponsors this award to honor the legacy of Dr. Bussey, a founding member of the MSAOC and a longtime advocate for students and families.
This award recognizes an employee, student, or community member who has demonstrated significant and impactful efforts to improve the educational experiences and outcomes of students from groups who are marginalized or underserved.
Any staff, student, or community member can nominate an individual for the award. All nomination materials must be submitted by Monday, May 19. Visit the Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award webpage to access the nomination information form.
✅ Share Feedback With County Health Department on School Health Services
The Fairfax County Health Department and Fairfax County Public Schools School Health Services invite parents/caregivers of FCPS students to participate in a survey on satisfaction with school health room services. The survey takes about five minutes to complete and will be open until Monday, May 5.
School health rooms (clinics) are managed by public health nurses and school health aides. Those staff provide care for students who become sick or injured during the school day, who require medications during the school day, and/or who have a chronic health condition that requires management during the school day.
Additionally, the school health room staff:
- Provide health education, communicable disease prevention, and health screenings.
- Work with schools to help address the root causes of population health disparities so that all students have equitable access to educational and health opportunities.
- Ensure that students have care for minor injuries and illnesses, and chronic health conditions, thus helping to minimize health barriers to learning.
Survey results will provide a basis for quality improvement of school health room services as well as inform future planning for schools.
Increasing Access to Middle School Algebra 1
FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan Goal 3: Academic Growth and Excellence places a focus on successful completion of Algebra 1 by eighth grade. To increase access to Algebra 1 for middle school students, the school division has decided to streamline the criteria for taking Algebra 1 Honors in seventh grade.
With the simplified criteria, Iowa Algebra Aptitude Test (IAAT) scores are no longer a prerequisite when selecting either Mathematics 7 Honors or Algebra 1 Honors. Although it is not a requirement for advanced math, families may still use the test scores to help decide which level of mathematics their child signs up for.
Families of students who took the IAAT this winter will receive their score report by the end of this month. Students who were scheduled for the IAAT but did not get to complete the test will have the chance to opt-in for a makeup test at the end of the year. Parents/caregivers will receive information about this makeup testing opportunity.
Additional information and copies of upcoming family communication can be found on the IAAT webpage.
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