Cheetah Chat
September 2025
Dear Champion Cheetah Families,
Welcome to September! It has been a tremendously successful beginning to the school year. It’s been a wonderful experience to witness how your children are settling into their routines, making new friends, and engaging with learning. Our teachers and staff are commended for working at exceptionally great lengths to celebrate the individual success of every student.
As we progress through the first marking period, we thank you in advance for your support and contributions. Our positive relationships will continue to make a world of difference as Cedar Point exceeds expectations!
Your Partner in Education,
Aerica A. Williams
Sept. 8 - Lockdown Drill during school day
Sept. 10 - PTO Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A (4 - 7 p.m.)
Sept. 11 - PTO meeting (in CPES library at 7 p.m.)
Sept. 12 - Fire Drill during school day
Sept. 15-17, 19 - Disney Frozen Jr. auditions
Sept. 19 - Bus Evacuation Drill during arrival for all students
Sept. 23 - NO SCHOOL (Rosh Hashanah)
Sept. 25 - Fall Picture Day for all grades
- Back to School Night (Pre-K, Grades K-2 @ 6 - 6:45 p.m. // Grades 3-5 @ 7:15 - 8 p.m.)
Sept. 26 - PTO Fall Family Fun Night (5 - 8 p.m. behind CPES)
Many of our classes started Reading Buddies last week, with our older students sharing their love of reading with their younger friends.
Our Pre-K students are learning how to work and play together as they get to know their new classmates and teachers.
Cedar Point Elementary will be administering the Virginia Language and Literacy Screening System (VALLSS) to all 1st and 2nd grade students, as well as identified students in grades 3–5.
Testing will take place between Sept. 2 - 26, with make-up sessions scheduled as needed throughout the testing window.
If you have any questions or would like more information about the VALLSS assessment, please feel free to contact your child’s classroom teacher or reach out to Mary Beth Yashinski, Reading Specialist at Cedar Point Elementary, at yashinmc@pwcs.edu.
For more information, visit the Virginia Literacy Partners Website .
Currently, the EZ A2B app is continuing to experience ongoing technical issues. In the meantime, bus numbers, times and locations are available in ParentVUE, including afternoon drop-off times. Any significant delays will be communicated to families directly by the PWCS Transportation Department.
If your bus information appears incorrect in ParentVUE or you have concerns about your child’s bus route or stop, please use this form to submit your concerns.
Throughout the school year, you may wish to bring in some type of treat for your child to share with their classmates, whether it's for a birthday celebration or just a fun day. In alignment with the Prince William County Public Schools' Wellness Plan (Regulation 275-1), we require that any edible snacks or treats brought for classroom events be store-bought and include a visible nutrition label. This is to protect students with food allergies. Specific requirements for snacks can vary by school, and even by classroom, so it's always best to check with your child's teacher before sending in treats for students.
We also encourage non-edible treats, such as fun erasers, pencil toppers, friendship bracelets, bubbles, etc.
PTO Membership: There is still time to sign up to be a member of the Cedar Point PTO! We encourage all families to sign up for the PTO to stay informed and connected with the school community. Benefits include monthly newsletters, early access to after-school SEP registration, spirit wear discounts, and more! Complete this form and return with payment, or sign up online.
Our first PTO meeting of the year will be Thursday, Sept. 11 @ 7 p.m. in the Cedar Point Library - all current and future PTO members are encouraged to attend to learn more about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and fundraising efforts.
Upcoming events:
- Spirit Night: Chick-fil-A (Wednesday, Sept. 10 from 4-7 p.m.)
- PTO Meeting: In-person @ Cedar Point Library (Thursday, Sept. 11 at 7 p.m.)
- Fall Family Fun Night (Friday, Sept. 26 from 5-8 p.m.)
- Spirit Night: Cinco de Mayo Restaurant (Wednesday, Oct. 8 from 4-8 p.m.)
- Costume Dance Party (Saturday, Oct. 25 from 3-5 p.m.)
Girls on the Run (GOTR) is coming to the Braemar Community at Clareybrook Park! GOTR has fun, evidence-based programs that inspire girls in 3rd-5th grade to build their confidence, kindness, and decision-making skills. Dynamic lessons instill valuable life skills, including the important connection between physical and emotional health. Starting the week of September 22, the team will meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 4:45-6:00 p.m. The standard program fee is $210 and includes weekly lessons/practices, a T-shirt, a GOTR giveaway, entry into the 5K, a 5K medal, and more. Girls on the Run programs are accessible to everyone. Adjusted program fees are offered on a sliding scale based on family income, and financial assistance is available to anyone who needs it. Registration opens on August 25 at www.gotrnova.org.
