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January 19th: Martin Luther King, Jr’s Birthday- Student Holiday
January 22nd: Family Book Club 8:15 AM-library
January 23rd: Family Culture Night 6:00 PM
January 28th: End of 2nd Quarter 2-Hour Early Release 2:05 PM
January 29th-30th: Teacher Workday-Student Holiday
February 16th: Presidents Day-Student Holiday
February 17th: Teacher Workday-Student Holiday
February 18th: 3-hour Early Release 1:05 PM
February 20th: Bingo Night 5:45 PM
February 25th: PTA Spelling Bee 6:00 PM
February 26th: Woodson Math Enrichment Workshop 2nd/3rd Grade 4:05
See the complete school year calendar.
 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday
Schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. See the complete school year calendar.
  Winter Chorus Concert
Dear Canterbury Woods Families,
The end of the second quarter is approaching, it is hard to believe. Throughout the next few weeks, students will be completing midyear assessments. These assessments are essential for tracking academic growth and will help inform our instructional strategies for the remainder of the year.
Our chorus had their winter concert this week and absolutely shined! The concert featured a wonderful variety of songs. A highlight of the evening was a heartwarming collaboration featuring some special guest stars from Kindergarten, which brought a smile to everyone in the audience. We are incredibly proud of our singers for all the hard work they put into making this event such a success!
Have a wonderful weekend,
Leslie Malkowski, Kristi McGeehan, and Mindy Milliron
CWES Administrative Team
Family Book Club
Join us for the Quarter 2 Family Book Club: CWES Welcomes Everyone! on Thursday, January 22nd 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: The Arabic Quilt or the chapter book: Tune It Out. 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 (mmmouneimne@fcps.edu) if you have any questions.
 Family Culture Night
CWES will host Family Culture Night on Friday, January 23rd from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Please share your family’s culture and traditions with the CWES community! All families and cultures are welcome!
- The culture of your home country
- The culture of the country or countries of your ancestral heritage or that you’ve lived in or visited
- The culture of a city or state in the U.S. where you have lived or visited
- Your family’s traditions and celebrations
- Any culture to which you feel connected!
If you would like to share about your family’s culture, Please fill out the Google Form by Friday, January 9th. If you have any questions, contact Mona Mouneimne at mmmouneimne@fcps.edu.
If you would like to request a Cued Language Transliterator, please email Jo Woodzell at jewoodzell@fcps.edu. For a Sign Language Interpreter, please email Michele Bach-Hansen at mlbachhansen@fcps.edu. Please submit requests by Friday, January 16, 2026.
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 with no out-of-pocket costs. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations. Additional dates will be available throughout the school year.
Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. View immunization resources on the FCPS website.
Attendance and Illness
When Should Your Child Stay Home?
Help your student succeed in school by encouraging them to miss as few days as possible. However, do make sure your student stays home if they are sick. Visit the FCPS website for helpful insights regarding absences and how to work with your child and our school to minimize impacts on learning.
If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to let us know so we can provide assistance, if needed.
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.
Schoology
Access Schoology to Support Your Child
Schoology is the learning management system used in FCPS. Parents and students can use Schoology to view assignments and messages from teachers. Learn more about how to access and navigate Schoology.
Visit the Schoology Snippets YouTube playlist to watch short tutorials that walk you through how to use Schoology.
Need help logging in or accessing Tech Support? Visit the Schoology for Parents page.
Emergency Response Buttons
Enhancing Safety and Security for Staff and Students
School safety and security are being enhanced across FCPS with a new emergency management system. The system includes sensors installed in schools and a wearable emergency response button (ERB) for staff.
The button allows staff to quickly and discreetly request help and, once pressed, they provide location information within the school. The ERB will only work on school grounds and does not rely on cellular service. It is not meant to replace calling 911, but is an additional safety tool that can be used if calling 911 may not be safe or practical.
Learn more about the emergency management system. You may submit questions to the FCPS Chief of Safety and Security Office.
Cell Phone Policy
Did Your Student Get a New Phone or Device?
For a distraction-free start to the New Year, please remind your student about FCPS' policy for cell phones and personal devices. This policy helps students focus, interact more with their peers and teachers, and build independent problem-solving skills.
Visit FCPS’ cell phone policy webpage for more information and answers to frequently asked questions, including:
- Exceptions for students with medical conditions or IEP/504 plans.
- Cell phone use on buses and field trips.
- Consequences for cell phone policy violations.
If you need to reach your student during the school day, please call our main office.
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.
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