Cheetah Chat

Welcome, Cedar Point Families!

On behalf of our entire staff, I am delighted to welcome you to the 2026-2027 school year at Cedar Point Elementary School! Whether you are returning to our Cheetah family or joining us for the first time, we are excited to begin another year of learning, growth and success together.

Our dedicated teachers and staff have been working diligently to prepare for an outstanding school year filled with engaging learning experiences, meaningful relationships, and opportunities for every child to thrive. We look forward to partnering with you to ensure all students feel safe, supported, challenged and valued.

As we begin this new school year, I encourage every family to stay connected, remain involved, and communicate regularly with your child's teacher. Together, we look forward to creating a positive and successful educational experience for every student.

Thank you for entrusting us with your children each day. We are excited to welcome our students and look forward to a fantastic year of learning and growth.

Once a Cheetah, Always a Cheetah!

Warmly, 💛

Aerica A. Williams

Principal

For the complete list of 2026-27 PWCS school dates and holidays, please view/download a printable calendar here.

August 24

• First Day of School! Welcome back!

We ask that all families log in to ParentVUE and complete the Back to School Packet as soon as possible. The packet must be completed by September 18, 2026.

The information you update in ParentVUE helps us support your student and maintain a safe and connected school community. One of the most important steps is reviewing and updating your emergency contacts. Accurate emergency contact information allows us to quickly reach parents, guardians, and trusted adults if an unexpected situation arises.

While completing the Back to School Packet in ParentVUE, please take a few moments to verify:

1. Parent/guardian contact information
2. Emergency contacts
3. Phone numbers and email addresses
4. Medical and health information
5. Any other information that may have changed since last school year

ParentVUE

ParentVUE has transitioned to a new version of its app. Families should download the version labeled “ParentVUE (New)” in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. ParentVUE is your one-stop shop to manage your child's information, complete the Back to School Packet, check grades and more! You can also download directly here.

EZArrival

EZArrival helps you track your child's bus arrival and departure times. The former EZ A2B bus tracking app has been renamed EZArrival for the 2026-27 school year. Families should search for “EZArrival” in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, or download it directly here.

MySchoolBucks

The MySchoolBucks app makes adding money to your child's lunch account easy! You can also track meal balances and see everything your child is purchasing during for breakfast/lunch at school! You can download it here.

Our school hours will remain the same this year, from 8:45 a.m. - 3:25 p.m. If you need to pick your child up for early dismissal or make changes to the way your child should be dismissed, please make sure to let the front office know BEFORE 3 p.m.

We will not be able to call students down for early dismissal or make changes to dismissal requests after 3 p.m.

You can call the front office (703-365-0963) or send an email to Mrs. Quinn (QuinnEK@pwcs.edu) and your child's teacher with any dismissal or attendance concerns or changes.

If your child will need to have medication administered at school during the 2026-27 school year, you will need to bring in original labeled prescription bottles or sealed/unopened over-the-counter medication, along with a completed medication authorization form for our school nurse during regular school hours.

Students can NOT bring in medications themselves.

If you have any questions, please contact Nurse Michele Natoli at NatoliM@pwcs.edu.

Our clinic is in need of extra clothing - specifically boys shorts, pants (especially elastic-waist) and underwear. If you are able to donate any of them or other items for our clinic, please drop them off in the front office any time during school hours, or send them in with a note with your student.

Thank you for your support!

Free meals are available for eligible students in Prince William County Public Schools. To receive these benefits, families must apply for meal assistance each school year. Applications filed last year cover students only during the first few days of school. Children from households that meet Federal Income Guidelines shown in the online application are eligible for free meals.

The fastest way to apply for free meal benefits for your child is to apply online:

Complete the application in English.

Complete this application in Spanish.

Online applications are typically processed within 48 hours of submission. Please fill out your application as soon as possible.

Households receiving SNAP or TANF for their children, or who have foster children, may not have to fill out an application. School officials will notify households of children who do not need to apply.

Please contact the PWCS Food and Nutrition Department with any questions.

Any orders placed before Oct. 31 will receive 10% off!

To purchase your yearbook, visit treering.com/validate and enter our school passcode: 1015543898102785

For yearbook questions, please contact Parent Liaison, Grace Riley, at RileyGP@pwcs.edu.

Joining the Cedar Point PTO helps build community and provide support for our teachers, staff and students! Join here!

Members also have access to some amazing benefits, such as:

• After-school club priority registrations
• Fun community events and fundraisers
• Monthly spirit nights
• Priority volunteer and Hall of Champion hours
• Input into school gift opportunities
• Monthly access to new spirit wear designs
• Text message updates about volunteer opportunities and new signups

Come out to the PTO's first Spirit Night of the year at Mama Llama (10278 Bristow Center Drive) on Tuesday, Sept. 8 from 3 - 9 p.m. Just mention Cedar Point when ordered dine-in or take-out, and a percentage of sales will be donated to support our school!

• Sept. 8, 3-9 p.m. - Spirit Night at Mama Llama
• Sept. 10, 7-8 p.m. - Q1 PTO Meeting in the CPES Library
• Sept. 25, 5-8 p.m. - Fall Family Fun Night at Cedar Point

The Spirit Wear shop is open! Shop now for Back-to-School savings up to 35% off!

Have questions about the PTO or how to get involved? Contact us at cedarpointpto@gmail.com. You can also follow us on Facebook!

Cedar Point Elementary is now a proud collection location for Boxes of Basics donations of new or gently used children's (newborn through size 16 youth) clothing year-round.

Boxes of Basics is a local non-profit that provides local children in need with quality new/used clothing.

If you're clearing out outgrown children's clothes or seasonal items, please consider dropping off donations in the front office of Cedar Point any time the school is open...all year long!

If you have any questions, please contact Parent Liaison, Grace Riley, at rileygp@pwcs.edu.

• Learn About Literacy - Family News and Information
• Literacy Resources for Families
• Virginia Literacy Act in PWCS

Main Office - 703-365-0963

Attendance Line (call to report your child's absence) - 703-863-2002

For attendance questions or concerns, please email Emily Quinn at quinnek@pwcs.edu.

For general school-related questions, please call the main office or email our School Parent Liaison, Grace Riley at rileygp@pwcs.edu.

For complete staff directory, please visit https://cedarpointes.pwcs.edu/directory

Website: https://cedarpointes.pwcs.edu

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com

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