Cardinal Ridge Elementary School

Family Liaisons Support Families in Accessing and Navigating Resources 

Every LCPS school has a Family Liaison dedicated to helping families access and navigate community resources. Whether you need assistance with food, housing, health services, employment or other needs, your school’s Family Liaison is here to help.

How Family Liaisons Support Families

• Family Liaisons connect families to resources, nonprofit services and community programs throughout Loudoun County.

• They help families navigate LCPS programs and resources such as weekend backpack meals, fee waivers, free & reduced meal applications and more.

• They support families when a confidential referral or support is needed.

   

Guidance for Working with Your Family Liaison

• Reach out early if your family could use support.

• Share your needs so the Family Liaison can connect you with the right help.

• Stay in touch to ensure continued access to resources.

• Visit your school’s website or the LCPS Family and Community Engagement website to find your Family Liaison.

   

Why It Matters
When families feel supported, students are more confident and ready to learn. The Family Liaison helps strengthen that connection between home, school and community.

Additional Resources
Loudoun County Government’s Resources for Federal Workforce page lists help with food assistance, housing support, insurance and more.

Join us for School Nutrition Services' Food Show: Flavor Forward: Powered by Students. Driven by Nutrition, on Monday, November 3, from 12-2 p.m. at Riverside High School. Help shape the future of meals at your school, meet LCPS’s own Chef Erik and try a special chef-inspired recipe just for you. More: lcps.org/foodshow

We’ve Extended the Survey!

There’s still time to share your feedback. The deadline for the LCPS Special Programs and Capital Budget Survey has been extended to October 6. Your input will help guide future programs and projects across the Division.

Provide your feedback today: https://survey.k12insight.com/p/SpecialPrograms2025

Congratulations to the 69 LCPS students who have been named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists. These LCPS students were among the 1.3 million high school juniors who entered the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2024 PSAT, which served as an initial screen of program entrants. National Merit semifinalists are eligible to compete for one of the three National Merit Scholarships: National Merit $2,500 scholarships, corporate-sponsored scholarships, and college-sponsored scholarships. Merit Scholarship winners will be announced in phases next spring and summer. Read more: https://lcps.pub/4mMT6f7

New this year, we’ve prepared a report on the Innovation and Achievement happening across LCPS, highlighting the milestones we reached and the people and partnerships that made them possible. Read it here: https://lcps.pub/4nTvPsT

In our ongoing commitment to “ See Something, Say Something, Do Something,” please report any concerning information to your principal, to law enforcement or anonymously through the Safe2Talk app. Report – Don’t Repost, do not repost perceived threats or safety concerns on social media.

Volunteer Opportunity: Review Challenged Materials
Loudoun County Public Schools is seeking parents and staff to serve on committees reviewing challenged instructional materials. Volunteers will be contacted when a challenge arises and selected randomly from the eligible pool.

Sign-up is year-round, Aug. 1, 2025–July 31, 2026. Learn more and apply: Challenged Instructional Resources.

Class is back in session, and so is opportunity! This September, The Family Academy is charting the course to success with a look at special programs, centers and alternative pathways that can elevate your student’s journey.
Don’t miss Opportunities Ahead on Sept. 17 at 12 p.m. or 6 p.m.
Fall into a new school year with confidence. To learn more or register: lcps.org/familyacademy
All sessions are free and open to LCPS families with students in grades K-12.

The Code of Virginia Section 22.1-79.3:1 was amended in April to address student cell phone and smart device possession and use at school. The new law further defines “smart devices" as any personal electronic device that can connect to the Internet and wirelessly collect, process and transmit data, including smart watches, tablets, personal computers or Macs. Students will still be able to use specific personal technology as required for documented accommodations to support Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), 504 plans, medical needs, or English Learners.
We are asking for your feedback on potential positive and negative impacts, so we can address any gaps and unintended consequences due to aligning LCPS policies with the new state law.

Please provide your feedback by participating in this ThoughtExchange.

We’re back! The LCPS Family Academy returns this fall with new sessions designed to support your child’s academic and social success. Join us for free, virtual workshops that empower families with practical tools, expert advice, and real-world strategies.

Visit lcps.org/familyacademy for session information and registration links. Each session is offered twice – at noon and 6 p.m.

The Office of Sustainability concluded the first year of its Green Teams program with a Gallery Walk in which educators and students shared their schools’ eco-friendly projects, which included pollinator gardens, recycling programs, nature trails and more. The Green Teams program empowered educators to incorporate lessons about sustainability into everyday instruction and encouraged students to ask bold questions and tackle real-world challenges. The Green Team program continues this year at participating schools. Learn more: https://www.lcps.org/article/2376844

Ten Academies of Loudoun students traveled to Singapore this summer to take part in the culminating event of the 2024–2025 Singapore Research Collaboration with Hwa Chong Institution. The year long program pairs ACL and Hwa Chong students in teams to design and conduct original research while building cross-cultural understanding.

In addition to mentoring students, LCPS educators presented at the Global AI Nexus of Schools consortium, sharing insights on ACL’s approach to generative AI that will help shape future policies and practices worldwide! Read more: https://lcps.pub/4lKiRw0