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News You Choose from Cardinal Forest!

View the latest News You Choose updates from Cardinal Forest Elementary School.

Kindergarten Orientation!

Save the Date! Kindergarten Orientation April 14, 10:00-11:00 AM

Kindergarten and New Student Registration

We are excited to welcome our newest Mighty Red Birds to the nest at Cardinal Forest Elementary! Looking for information about registering a new student with us? Begin the new student registration process!

Summer Camps

Register now for FCPS summer camps, including Tech Adventure Camp for grades K-6
Elementary Institute for the Arts (EIFTA) for grades 2-5, and Institute for the Arts (IFTA) for grades 6-11.

FCPS COVID-19 Compensatory Education Plan

Learn more about the Compensatory Education Plan, which was created to support the needs of students with disabilities whose learning was impacted during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Safety Tipline

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

Upcoming Events

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Attendance Counts

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Get Involved

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Military Families

View information for relocating families in FCPS.

Features

Black History Month Door Decorating Contest

February 27, 2023
Black History Month Door Decorating Contest

CFES Trunk or Treat

November 17, 2022
CFES Trunk or Treat

Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest 2022

November 17, 2022
Our Mighty Red Birds are full of creativity. Let's take a look at all of the wonderfully decorated pumpkins sent in for our Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest!
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FCPS News and Features

No Money Needed for Prom Dress Shop at Centreville High School

Fairfax County Public Schools marketing students from Centreville High School and the Fair Oaks Classroom on the Mall program will open their Prom Dress Shop on Friday, March 24, at Centreville High School in Clifton. Since 2006, the dress shop has helped hundreds of financially challenged students attend prom in style each spring by providing dresses and accessories at no cost to students.

FCPS This Week: March 15

In this issue, learn about No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for Students, VGA Assessment Reports, the Dangers of Fentanyl, and more.

McLean High School Student Places in Top 10 of Regeneron Science Talent Search

Ethan Zhou, a student at McLean High School, placed 7th in the national 2023 Regeneron Science Talent Search. The competition is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors.

Thirty-Six Teachers Earn or Renew Certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

FCPS teachers who achieved or renewed certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards were honored by the Fairfax County School Board.
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