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Cougar CalendarNovember 15th: Restaurant Night Noodles & Company 4:00-8:00 PM
November 18th: Early Release 1:05 PM
November 19th: Understanding the AAP Process meeting 5:00 PM
November 22nd: Fall Luncheon RSVP here
November 27th-29th: Thanksgiving Break-Student Holiday
December 2nd-December 6th: Book Fair
December 3rd: Second Step Parent Info Session 5:00 PM (flyer below)
December 10th: Chorus Concert 6:30 PM
December 12th: Strings Concert 6:30 PM
December 16th: Band Concert 6:30 PM
December 23rd-January 3rd: Winter Break-Student Holiday
Please bookmark the FCPS School Calendar to stay informed about school holidays, breaks, and observances.
Another year, another gratitude ride! We're so thankful for our wonderful school community and the opportunity to bike to school together. What a great way to start a Friday!
Fourth-grade students had a fantastic field trip this week, exploring history at Jamestown!
Notes from the AdministrationDear CWES Families,
This week we celebrate the important work school psychologists do to help all students thrive. We would like to take a moment to recognize and thank our amazing school psychologist, Marisa Maslek. Her dedication to our students' mental health and well-being is invaluable, and she plays a crucial role in supporting our positive school environment. We are fortunate to have her at CWES!
In October, students in grades K-6 worked with their teachers and AARTs to build their strength around the Critical and Creative Thinking strategy of Point of View. Students learned how considering multiple perspectives can help them find better solutions and be a better community member. To keep using these skills at home, try doing the following:
- Create diary entries of an historical event from the perspective of someone who lived then.
- When they are discussing their opinion, have them practice switching stances.
- Ask your student questions such as:
- How would_____ view this?
- How would this look to a ____?
- If ___ were a___, how would they feel?
- What would someone with the opposite opinion think?
Reminder: Monday, November 18th is an early release students will be dismissed at 1:05. As previously mentioned, students will be dismissed in the same manner as they were on October 21st. If your student is staying teachers confirmed this week. If there are any changes, please call the office at (703) 764-5600.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Leslie Malkowski, Kristi McGeehan, and Mindy Milliron
CWES Administrative Team
Family Book Club 2nd Quarter!
Join us for the Quarter 2 Family Book Club: CWES Loves Food on Thursday, January 23rd 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: Lunch from Home or the chapter book: A Place at the Table. Families are encouraged to read the books alongside their students. You can sign up using the flyer found in Tuesday Folders or the following link: CWES Family Book Club - Quarter 2.
Please contact Mona Mouneimne ([email protected]) if you have any questions.
We are excited to be exploring Social-Emotional Learning this year with a research-based curriculum! Our students and teachers are learning utilizing the Second Step program from the Committee for Children. The Second Step programs are designed to help children thrive and be more successful in school—ultimately setting them up to be thoughtful and productive adults. Our students in first through sixth grade started participating in Second Step lessons in October. To learn more about what is involved in this program, join us for an information session on Tuesday, December 3rd at 5 pm in the Cafeteria. The Book Fair will be open that night, so you can go shopping before or after the session!
Boundary Review Community MeetingCommunity meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place on Monday, December 2, 6:30-8 p.m., at Westfield High School Cafeteria.
Please register in advance by clicking on the date. Language interpretation will be available.
If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage.
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