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May 15th: Family Input for Class Placement Due
May 18th: 4th Grade Math SOL
May 19th: 6th Grade Math SOL
May 20th: 5th Grade Math SOL
May 25th: No School (Memorial Day)
May 26th: No School (Teacher Workday)
May 27th: No School (Eid-al-Adha)
June 3rd: Senior Class of 2026 Grad Walk 2:30 PM
June 4th: Family Book Club 8:15 AM
June 5th: DHH Picnic
June 9th: Chorus Concert 6:30
June 12th: Field Day
June 16th: 6th Grade Promotion at Woodson 1:30 PM
June 17th: Last Day of School 2-hour Early Release 2:05 PM
See the complete school year calendar.
 Our kindergarten students had an exciting visit from the Fairfax County Police Department this week! They loved learning about how officers help keep our community safe and had so much fun exploring the police vehicle and asking great questions.
Dear Canterbury Woods Families,
It’s hard to believe we are entering the final stretch of the school year, with less than a month remaining!
SOL testing results are available through SIS ParentVUE and will continue to update each Wednesday and Friday. As you talk with your child about their scores, we encourage you to keep their individual personality and needs in mind. Some students are eager to discuss their results, while others may benefit more from focusing on their overall growth and accomplishments this year.
Today is also the final day to submit parent input for the 2026-2027 school year. If you have not yet completed the form, please do so today. As always, feel free to reach out if there is any additional information you would like to share as we begin planning for next year.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Leslie Malkowski, Kristi McGeehan, and Mindy Milliron
CWES Administrative Team
Please talk to your child about what they are interested in doing next year. and complete the forms below.
Rising 4th Graders
https://forms.gle/N1pbBT267i8ZrYZS6
Rising 5th Graders
https://forms.gle/pcxG9xwCFkBMAbWq5
Rising 6th Graders
https://forms.gle/PFjtiAr6Rin9McHE6
If you have any questions, please contact us.
Kim Mitchell, strings kcmitchell@fcps.edu
Jacob Kohut, band jkohut@fcps.edu
Solomiya Gorokhivska, chorus sgorokhivska@fcps.edu
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.
Field Day Volunteers Needed!!!
It is with great excitement that we invite you to join us for Field Day on Friday, June 12th!
- Grades 4-6 will be in the morning from 9:50-11:50.
- Kinder-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:
Field Day Sign Up Genius
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
 Join us for our Quarter 4 Family Book Club: CWES Loves Nature on Thursday, June 4th at 8:15 am in the library. An adult must be in attendance with their student. Students and families can choose from one of 2 books: the picture book: Creek Finding or the chapter book: Forest World. Families are encouraged to read the books alongside their students. We will celebrate our final book club outdoors (weather permitting).
Budget Update
Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Update
On Friday, May 8, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid provided an update on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Budget. FCPS receives the majority of its funding from the Fairfax County Government and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The Fairfax County Government recently adopted its FY 2027 Budget, and at the funding levels provided, there is currently a $28 million budget gap. In addition, the state budget has not been finalized. At last Thursday's School Board meeting, the superintendent proposed adjustments that would balance the FCPS budget.
Read Dr. Reid’s message to the community for more information on the budget process and budget priorities.
New Cell Phone Policy
New Cellphone Policy Starts July 1
On Thursday, May 7, the Fairfax County School Board approved changes to the FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R). The approved changes include updated guidance for cellphone possession and use, to align the FCPS cellphone policy with Senate Bill 108. This new Virginia law goes into effect on July 1 and states that all schools in the Commonwealth must follow a “bell-to-bell” phone-free policy.
This means that starting July 1, 2026, across all grade levels at FCPS, student cellphones, phone accessories, and all smart devices (including watches that serve a dual purpose, such as smart watches, as well as earbuds, headsets, smart glasses, and other other items connected to the internet) must be off and personally stored (i.e., put away in backpacks) for the duration of the school day — thus, no cellphones from bell to bell.
High school students will no longer be able to use cellphones and personal devices during lunchtime. More details are available on the FCPS Cellphone Policy webpage.
Other SR&R Changes for the 2026-27 School Year
Visit the FCPS website or the School Board agenda to learn about additional updates, including:
- Added guidance and procedures for in-school and out-of-school suspensions and discipline investigations, including supports for students with disabilities and multilingual learners.
- Expanded guidance and standardized disciplinary procedures (“Universal Grade Matrices”) related to harassment, hate speech, discriminatory behavior, and Title IX reporting requirements.
- Responses to incidents involving intimate images, fighting, physical aggression, object throwing, and drug policy violations.
Attendance
Finish the School Year With Strong Attendance!
As we enter the final weeks of the school year, Fairfax County Public Schools appreciates your continued partnership in supporting your child’s success. Regular attendance plays an important role in helping students stay engaged in learning, maintain connections with their teachers and peers, and finish the school year strong.
Attending school consistently also helps students build valuable habits such as responsibility, perseverance, and daily routines that support success both in and out of the classroom.
If your child needs to miss school, please remember to report the absence. Full-day absences can be reported in ParentVUE. Families may also report absences by calling the school attendance line or emailing the school-designated attendance address.
If your child is experiencing challenges that are affecting attendance, we are here to help. Please contact your child’s school so staff can partner with you to provide support and resources. Learn more about attendance resources.
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.
- Canterbury Invasive Species Volunteering
- Summer Volunteer Camp
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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