CES Family Connection - Jan 16

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Happy Friday! 

The 2026 academic year continues with strong momentum. We are actively advancing our strategic priorities of instructional excellence, student belonging, and environmental education. Through collaborative school-wide literacy initiatives and our Green Hour of Power that both occurred this week, we are seeing significant student progress. Also, as a reminder, there will be no school on Monday, January 19th, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 

Additionally, please do not forget about our Afternoon Tea with Administration. Please stop by the library to check in with the Principal and Assistant Principals on January 28th from 2:00-3:30PM (stop by any time during this window) in the CES library. We want to hear your feedback, answer questions, or just catch up on how the year is going for your family. Please remember this event takes place during the End of Quarter 2 Early Release. We can't wait to see you there!

Jen, Rachel and Katelyn


Important Dates:

Monday, January 19th: School Holiday (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)

Friday, January 23rd: PTA Winter Dance: 80s Theme: 6:00-8:00 PM

Wednesday, January 28th: End of Quarter 2, 2 hour Early Release: No supervision offered 

Wednesday, January 28th: Afternoon Tea with Administration: 2:00-3:30

Thursday, January 29th: No School (Teacher Workday)

Friday, January 30th: No School (Teacher Workday)

Friday, February 6th: Progress Reports will be sent home 

Wednesday, February 25th: Early Release Wednesday


Healthy Habits to Reduce the Spread of Flu and Other Germs

Fairfax County is seeing very high levels of influenza (flu) illness. Visits to emergency departments and urgent care centers for flu-like illness have increased, especially among children, and multiple flu outbreaks have occurred in our community and school settings.

Consider these tips from the Fairfax County Health Department to help reduce the spread of flu and other germs.


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Small steps lead to big changes!