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Welcome, Canterbury Woods Cougars!

We are a respectful, dedicated, and caring community focusing on high achievement in order to develop life-long learners and responsible members of a diverse society.

Back to School Night: September 14 6-7:30PM

Please join us in person for Back to School Night

Canterbury Woods Weekly Happenings

View the latest "Canterbury Woods Weekly Happening".

Join Us At the Open House

Don't forget to bring your supplies!

Welcome to Canterbury Woods, Principal Malkowski!

Welcome, Ms. Leslie Malkowski, our new principal!

School Supply Lists

Grade level supply lists link

2022-23 Kindergarten & New Student Registration

We're SO excited to welcome our newest Cougars to Canterbury Woods Elementary School! Looking to register a new student with us? Begin the process.

New Cell Phone Use Expectations

New cell phone use expectations are in effect for the 2022-23 school year. Parents will need to review the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SRR) and sign the form.

Tic Tac Toe on the Go

Keep your reading skills sharp this summer at home and on the go. Get Tic Tac Toe with three in a row across, down or diagonally. Can you complete every activity for a blackout? Return this paper to Canterbury Woods Elementary by September 9 to get a prize.

No-Cost Tutoring for Summer

View steps for accessing Tutor.com during the summer months. Tutor.com is online tutoring service offered at no cost to families. Students have 24/7, unlimited access to the service.

Safety Tipline

Report safety issues online or by text message using the Safety Tipline. You may choose to identify yourself or remain anonymous.

CWES Open House

August 18, 2022

To Be Announced

Canterbury Woods ES

School Begins - First Day of School

August 22, 2022

Holiday (Labor Day Break)

September 02, 2022 – September 05, 2022

Student Holiday

September 02, 2022

CWES Fall Picture Day

September 07, 2022

9:00 am

Canterbury Woods ES

Student Holiday - Rosh Hashanah

September 26, 2022

Attendance Form

Submit a student absence online!

Change in Transportation Form

Submit a change in routine transportation or an early dismissal!

Get Involved!

Join the CWES PTA!

Mental Health Resources: 24/7 Emergency Numbers

CrisisLink Regional Hotline

703-527-4077
CrisisText

Text NEEDHELP to 85511
Dominion Hospital Emergency

703-538-2872
Inova Emergency

703-289-7560
Mobile Crisis Unit

703-573-5679
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

1-800-273-TALK

1-800-SUICIDE
Merrifield Center Emergency

703-573-5679

TTY dial 711
Life Threatening

911

Welcome, Principal Malkowski!

Welcome, Leslie Malkowski, the new principal of Canterbury Woods Elementary School!

Ms. Brochu Recognized as the FCPS 2022 Region 5 Outstanding Elementary New Teacher

Congratulations to deaf/hard of hearing teacher Charlotte Brochu who was recognized as the FCPS 2022 Region 5 Outstanding Elementary New Teacher!

Outdoor Classroom Enhancements!

Read about our newest augmentations to our outdoor classroom!

Managing Back-to-School Anxiety

While a new school year brings many feelings of excitement, it often brings along feelings of worry as well. Learn some tips for helping your child overcome this back-to-school anxiety.

Sharing Our Success

Sharing Our Success from 2021-2022 school year and looking forward to 2022-2023.

Traffic-Related Back-to-School Safety

Together with the Fairfax County Police Department, FCPS would like to remind everyone how we can work together to ensure that everyone has a safe school year.

Superintendent Community Conversations

Dr. Michelle Reid will be hosting Superintendent Community Conversations across the division this fall to get to know our communities. Events will be scheduled at high schools in each pyramid through October.