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February 16th: Presidents Day-Student Holiday
February 17th: Teacher Workday-Student Holiday
February 18th: 3-hour Early Release 1:05 PM
February 20th: Bingo Night 5:45 PM
February 25th: PTA Spelling Bee 6:00 PM
February 26th: Woodson Math Enrichment Workshop 2nd/3rd Grade 4:05
March 12th: Math and Literacy Night
March 18th: 3-hour Early Release 1:05 PM
See the complete school year calendar.
 Happy 100th Day of School!
 5th Grade PBL Showcase Day!
Dear Canterbury Woods Families,
It was a fantastic week at school! Today we celebrated the 100th Day of School with our kindergarten students, a milestone that always brings so much excitement and pride as our youngest learners reflect on how much they have grown in just 100 days. Classrooms were filled with creativity, laughter, and some very excited kindergarteners!
We also enjoyed celebrating Valentine’s Day, with students sharing kindness, friendship, and lots of smiles throughout the building. It was especially nice to have our first full week of school in quite a while after the recent weather disruptions. Thank you for your continued flexibility and support as we’ve navigated the delays and schedule changes.
As a reminder we have another early release next week, on Wednesday, February 18th. Students will be going home their usual way unless you notify the office of a change. Supervision until 4:05 PM has been confirmed for all students whose families indicated this need. Students attending afternoon SACC will be dismissed to SACC at 1:05 PM. If your child's after-school plans are changing for this day, please contact the school office at (703) 764-5600 as soon as possible.
We hope everyone enjoys the long weekend. As a reminder, there is no school on Monday or Tuesday. We look forward to welcoming students back on Wednesday, refreshed and ready to learn.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Leslie Malkowski, Kristi McGeehan, and Mindy Milliron
CWES Administrative Team
Teacher Workday (Lunar New Year, Ramadan Begins at Sundown)Tuesday, February 17, is a teacher work day and there will be no school for students.
The Canterbury Woods community would like to support our families by offering alternative spaces for students who are fasting and/or praying during the February 17 - March 19 window.
Please fill out one form per student to share the best ways we can support your student(s).
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Kindergarten Registration
Learn About Kindergarten at Canterbury Woods ES
Our kindergarten open house is being held on April 10th at 2:00 PM to give parents of students entering school in August an opportunity to learn more about kindergarten at our school.
We recognize that parents are their children’s first teachers. Resources on the School Readiness and Transition to Kindergarten webpage provide parents with ways to support their children to help ensure a smooth transition to kindergarten.
There’s also an easy-to-follow five-step process outlined for registering your child for kindergarten. Register your child today!
Contact our registrar at Amy Decatur (703) 764-5600 with any questions.
 Mulch Sale
The annual Woodson Mulch Sale has arrived. Freshen up your flower beds and support the Woodson High School Leadership and Sports Leadership Classes at the same time. The Leadership Classes are once again offering high quality shredded hardwood mulch for purchase.
Orders for 3-cubic foot bags of mulch must be received by Thursday, March 5, for pick-up at Woodson or delivery to your home on Sunday, March 15. When placing an order for 10 or more bags, delivery is an option. All mulch will be delivered on Sunday, March 15, beginning at 8:30 AM. The proceeds benefit the Woodson High School Leadership and Sports Leadership Classes and support their activities.
For more details or for an order form, please check out our web link.
This year you can also order and pay on-line at MySchoolBucks. Need more info? Send an email to DJSchaefer@fcps.edu
Black History Month Celebration
Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence
Families and community members are invited to reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and uplift the voices shaping our future at FCPS’ Second Annual Black History Month Celebration. Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence will take place on Wednesday, February 25, at 6 p.m., at Carter G. Woodson High School.
The event will honor the rich history, strength, and contributions of the Black community through inspiring student performances and a powerful keynote address by Rev. Vernon C. Walton, pastor of First Baptist Church of Vienna. Light refreshments will be available.
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Let’s Help Warm Up FCPS
Warm Up FCPS – Divisionwide Spirit Day
Tired of all the cold weather? Let’s warm up with a little school spirit across the division!
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid is encouraging all FCPS students, teachers, and staff to shake the wrinkles out of their brightest outfits and tropical wear to help brighten everyone’s moods on Thursday, February 19.
Meal Kits for Fasting Students
From February 18 to March 19, students who are fasting during the day can take school meals home. These kits include one breakfast and one lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.
Families must fill out a request form each week for every student who wants a kit. The first deadline is Wednesday, February 11, for the week of February 16. Please note other important details below:
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Cost: Meals are charged just like a normal school day.
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Pickup: Students must grab their kits at the end of the school day.
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Menu: Kits include school meals that are easy to heat at home.
Visit the Food and Nutrition webpage for forms, deadlines, and other information. Please contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services with any questions at FCPSFNS@fcps.edu or 703-813-4800.
SR&R Survey
Survey on Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) Now Open for All Families and Middle and High School Students
On Monday, all FCPS parents/caregivers and middle and high school students received an email to participate in a voluntary and confidential survey. (Please check your spam folder if you have not received it.)
Questions refer to proposed changes to FCPS’ SR&R document for next year. This document outlines the rules that students are expected to follow, and guidelines for consequences if those expectations are not met. Possible changes include:
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Universal Discipline: Charts will list consequences and supports for students. They will help ensure that two students of the same grade will be treated fairly and receive the same level of support.
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Standards for In-School Suspensions of Students with Disabilities: Creating standards for how in-school suspensions are handled for students who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or a 504 Plan.
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Accommodations for Multilingual Learner Student Statements: Providing translation accommodations when Multilingual Learner students provide statements about disciplinary incidents.
The survey will be open until Friday, February 20. Survey materials are available online.
Summer Learning
Prepare for Summer Learning and Fun for Students
Registration is open or will be available soon for summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.
Career and Technical Education and Institute for the Arts Camps
Career and Technical Education camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Robinson Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Tuition assistance is available to FCPS families eligible for free or reduced meals.
Tech Adventure Camp (TAC) is a week-long exploratory camp that allows current K-5 students to explore STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), culinary, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. Watch this video about CTE camps. Registration is open through Friday, June 5.
Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA) is a weekly fine and performing arts camp for students in grades K-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students attend four daily classes in dance, music, theater, and visual arts and work with experienced educators who create engaging, fun classes.
New this year: Students in the above camps can also register for aftercare, which is available from 2 to 5 p.m.
CWES will use Schoology for all Tuesday Folder contents. All flyers are posted to Schoology Course: Canterbury Woods Elementary School All Parents/Guardians and contents are listed below.
- Mulch Sale-Woodson Student Leadership
Want a quick way to recognize an employee or team? Share an FCPS CARES! Families, colleagues, and students are all invited to submit. The FCPS CARES is automatically sent to the recipient(s) and their supervisor, and is posted on fcps.edu. Additionally, each month one school in our region wins a staff celebration from HR.
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