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April 24th: Spring Picture Day
April 27th-May 1st: Book Fair
April 29th: AAP Orientation 5:00 PM
PTA Meeting 6:15 PM
May 2nd: CWES Fun Fair 11:00-2:00
May 4th-May 8th: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 4th: 3rd Grade Reading SOL
May 5th: 5th Grade Reading SOL
May 6th: 4th Grade Reading SOL
May 7th: 6th Grade Reading SOL
May 13th: 3-hour Early Release 1:05 PM
May 15th: Family Input for Class Placement Due
See the complete school year calendar.
 We have been busy updating our courtyard and building our sensory garden. We will send updates soon with information for our next meeting!
 CWES Staff busy planting on Earth Day!
Dear Canterbury Woods Families,
This week, we celebrated Earth Day and began work on our sensory garden in the courtyard. We are excited to continue growing and enhancing this space throughout the spring. Be on the lookout for information about our next Garden Club meeting we would love to have more students and families involved.
We are also looking forward to one of our most anticipated community events, the PTA Fun Fair, taking place next Saturday, May 2nd. We hope to see many of our families there for a fun-filled day together. Please be sure to check the PTA newsletter for more information.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Leslie Malkowski, Kristi McGeehan, and Mindy Milliron
CWES Administrative Team
In celebration of Autism Acceptance Month, our school counselors have been facilitating conversations on autism and neurodiversity in every classroom. Grades K-3 are reading the book “Bitsy Bat, School Star” by Kaz Windness. Grades 4-6 are exploring a variety of resources, such as media on Temple Grandin, an autistic animal scientist who has transformed livestock welfare practices. Many classes have engaged in these conversations already and by the end of next week Ms. Mihalick and Ms. Wilson will visit all remaining classrooms. If you have questions about these conversations don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s school counselor.
To continue this important conversation at home, consider discussing the following as a family:
- What is neurodiversity?
- What is the difference between awareness and acceptance?
- Discuss this quote by Sarah Hendrickx, autistic author and advocate: “Autism is not a processing error. It’s a different operating system.”
- How can we show kindness and inclusion to someone whose brain operates differently than our own?
Thank you for taking the time to share input about your child’s learning needs. This information, along with teacher recommendations and school-based data, helps guide our class placement process.
We are fortunate to have a strong and dedicated staff, and we ask that specific teacher names not be included on this form as we are unable to honor individual staff requests.
Our administration and teachers carefully review each submission as we work to create balanced classrooms and the best possible learning environment for every student. While all input is thoughtfully considered, we are not able to guarantee specific requests.
Please submit this form by May 15th to ensure your feedback is included in the placement process. Thank you for your partnership and support.
Equity Award
Nominations Open for the Bussey Memorial Equity Award
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award. 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 18.
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.
Full details and the nomination information form can be found at the Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award webpage.
Ombuds
Our Office of the Ombuds Is at Your Service!
Ombuds staff engage with FCPS staff, families, and students to offer resources and improve the experience of each and every member of the FCPS community. They work as an independent confidential resource to help get answers to questions, resolve concerns, and hear complaints regarding FCPS matters.
Ombuds staff do not make or change decisions, policies, or regulations. They do not take sides, and they do not provide legal advice.
Anyone with concerns, questions, or complaints to share with the Office of the Ombuds may call 571-423-4014, email ombuds@fcps.edu, or visit their webpage, where you may submit a question.
Required Immunizations
Required Immunizations for Rising 7th and Rising 12th Graders
The following immunizations are required for students entering 7th and 12th grade each school year.
All students entering 7th grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations prior to the beginning of school: Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap), Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY), and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.
- To meet the Tdap requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 7 or older.
- To meet the MenACWY requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 10 or older.
- To meet the HPV requirement, the vaccination should be given between the ages of 11 to 12 or as early as 9 years old.
- As a parent/guardian, you may decide that your child will not receive the HPV vaccination. The school does not require documentation if a parent/guardian elects for their student not to receive the HPV vaccination.
All students entering 12th grade are to receive two doses of the Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) prior to the beginning of school. To meet the MenACWY 12th grade requirement, one dose must be administered at age 16 or older.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to plan ahead by scheduling an appointment with your child’s health care provider now to avoid the rush this summer. Please consider getting your child’s immunizations early so that they can attend school in the fall. Summer is a busy time for families and healthcare providers. As long as your child meets the age requirements listed above, they can be immunized at any time.
Immunization Events for FCPS Students
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will provide school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students at no out-of-pocket cost. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations.
Dates will be made available throughout the school year. Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. Additional immunization resources are also available.
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.
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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