FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK
Cherry Run Parents and Students,
It is hard to believe that May is upon us! As the fourth quarter moves past the
mid-point and we slide towards the end of the school year we still have a lot
of great things going on here at school. There are several field trips that occur in May, class celebrations, and
Mother’s Day activities. We will hold
our Kindergarten Orientation on May 8th. Classes are continuing to teach content and perform our end of year
assessments (DRA, SOL, etc.). Please
remember to make SOL testing days as “normal” as possible for your
student. If “we” (home and school) don’t
make a big deal out of it they will have much less stress to worry about.
In May we will celebrate Memorial Day and May 29th
is a school holiday. Since we will be
conducting SOL and DRA tests from May 15 – June 2 we are limiting parent
volunteers to afternoon support only. Classroom teachers will share when they need help in their classrooms
and we are limiting parents to those times. While we are not putting a lot of emphasis on SOL testing, we do want to
maintain a distraction free environment for the students and we test in every
part of the building every day.
I wanted to take a few lines to remind parents that it is
never ok to just drop in on a teacher before, during, or after school without
an appointment. Before school
teachers are busy readying last minute things for the students and welcoming
students to the classroom. After school,
teachers are trying to wrap up their day, get cleaned up and ready for the next
day, and grade papers/make notes so that they can get home to their own
families. Even a “quick second” is very
disruptive for them. If you need to talk
to a teacher face to face you MUST
have an appointment to do so. Please do
not just “pop in” to a teacher’s classroom before, during, or after
school.
Also, the weather is getting warmer and the students are
reverting back to shorts and t-shirts. Please ensure that the clothes students are wearing fit
appropriately. They may have ‘outgrown’
some of the stuff they wore last fall.
Shorts should have 3” inseams (i.e. no ‘short shorts’) and shirts should
cover bellies, neck lines, and have two inches of cloth on the shoulders (i.e.
no spaghetti straps). Lastly, students
may NOT wear flip flops or
open toed shoes during the renovation. This is an important safety issue for the students as they navigate the
school and grounds!
Lastly, I would like to encourage you to join the PTA if you have not already done so. It is NOT too late to join and support their mission!! The
PTA is continuing to support Cherry Run students in THIS school year by
supporting field trips, classroom activities, and other special
events. We have a very active PTA and I encourage you to participate at whatever level you can.
Sincerely,
Mr. Bibbee
 SECOND GRADE FIELD TRIP
PTA PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Cherry Run parents,
Although we are entering the final weeks of the school year, we still have many wonderful activities under way at Cherry Run.
This week, we will recognize our wonderful teachers and staff members during
Staff Appreciation Week. Please read on for details, or look for
communications from your room parents. I would also like to extend many
thanks to Kristin Kelso, Jackie Balough and our room parents for their
hard work in making this week special.
On May 4,
we will also begin our Silent Auction. There are many terrific items
available for bid, and all proceeds support Cherry Run technology. Many
thanks go to Kela Schuettler and Cindy Allen for leading this important
effort!
Finally, on May 17, we will hold an evening PTA meeting from 7-8 pm
at Burke Centre Library. This will be our last evening PTA meeting of
the year, and we will elect the PTA Executive Board for the 2017-2018
school year. We hope to see you there!
Joanna Sampson
PTA President
 SECOND GRADE MUSICAL
A LOOK AT THE MONTH AHEAD
MAY 3 – SCA Meeting / 8:45 AM / Ms. McGuire's Classroom
– Third Grade Field Trip to Skyline Caverns
MAY 5 – Fourth-Sixth Grade Strings Concert / 9:45 AM / Cafeteria
MAY 8 – Kindergarten Orientation / 2:45-3:45 PM / Band Room
MAY 10 – Bike to School Day
MAY 15 – Deadline for submitting class placement feedback to Mr. Bibbee
MAY 17 – Evening PTA Meeting / 7:00 PM / Burke Centre Library
MAY 26 – Second Grade Monarchs and Milkweed Fiesta / 9:45-11:35 AM
– Two hour early release
 FIFTH GRADE GREEK DAY
SOL ASSESSMENTS
Mrs. Waters sent a letter home this week providing information about the upcoming online Standards of Learning (SOL) Tests in reading and mathematics. If you didn't get a chance to read it please click here for the PDF.
CRES Testing Schedule:
May 15: Reading Grade 6
May 16: Reading Grade 5
May 17: Math Grade 5 part 1
May 18: Reading Grade 3 part 1 & Math Grade 5 part 2
May 19: Reading Grade 4 & Reading Grade 3 part 2
May 22: Science Grade 5
May 23: Math Grade 3 part 1 & Math Grade 4 part 1
May 24: Math Grade 3 part 2 & Math Grade 4 part 2
May 25: VA History Grade 4 & Math Grade 6
May 26: Math Grade 7 Select Students
STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK
Staff Appreciation Week is May 1-5, 2017. The PTA is recognizing all the staff at CRES who make our school a great place for our kids to learn, grow, and feel safe and loved. Rooms Parents will be contacting their classroom families with their plans for each day of the week and how families can participate. On Friday, May 5th, The PTA will provide lunch catered by Café Rio for the entire staff.
We
are committed to making all of our Cherry Run staff members feel
especially appreciated during the week. We have asked specific
classrooms to "adopt" specials teachers and other resource teachers who
don't have dedicated classes. However, there are several Itinerant
teachers/specialists working with students at Cherry Run during the
school year. If your child works with an itinerant teacher/specialist
on a regular basis, please take the time to honor that special person
using one of the suggestions prepared by the PTA or in any way that's
appropriate for your family.
Monday, May 1st - "Make Something Monday"
Students bring in a drawing, creation, or something else homemade (art or food) for your teacher and special CRES staff member
Tuesday, May 2nd - "Treat 'em Tuesday"
Students bring in a flower for their teacher or bring in their favorite treat (candy bar, Starbucks gift card, chips, favorite soda/tea, etc.) and special CRES staff member
Wednesday, May 3rd - "Wear It Wednesday"
Each student wears their teacher's favorite color or wears their class shirt (if your class has one)
Thursday, May 4th - "Thank You Thursday"
Each student writes a thank you note or card and gives it to their teacher and special CRES staff member
Friday, May 5th - "Feel Good Friday"
The PTA will provide lunch catered by Café Rio for the entire staff. Room moms can choose to do something extra for teachers this day, but not expected since the luncheon is a gift for all.
SILENT AUCTION
Cherry Run's PTA is proudly hosting our 7th annual Online Silent Auction!
Your family and friends can bid on great goods/services donated by local businesses. Additionally, Cherry Run teachers and staff have donated special "teacher treats" as fun activities for/with students. All money earned goes to purchasing student focused technology equipment and software for Cherry Run classrooms. Items must be picked up in person and paid for by cash or check. New items are being added daily!
Online Auction goes live Thursday, May 4th at 9AM and closes Tuesday May 9th at 9PM
AUCTION URL: www.32auctions.com/2017CRES
QUESTIONS: CherryRunSilentAuction@gmail.com
For login instructions please click here.
Special thanks and appreciation to the Cherry Run Teachers & Staff for their donated teacher treats and support! Also please patronize our donor businesses and thank them for contributing to this great Cherry Run event!
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* Angie's List * Barrel Oak Winery * Belle Jar Designs * Burke Lake Golf Course * Chipotle Mexican Grill * Dinosaur Land * Disney * Doodlehoppers 4 kids * Dover Downs Hotel & Casino * Elite Martial Arts Centers * Empower Fitness * Fairfax Ice Arena * Five Guys * Flowers n Ferns * Foxfield Races * Gettysburg Foundation* International Spy Museum * Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation * Luray Caverns * Madame Tussaud's (Washington DC) * Maryland International Raceway * Mathnasium (Burke, VA) * Metro 29 Diner * Mount Vernon Estate * National League of Junior Cotillions * Naval Academy Athletic Association * Olde Towne Pet Resort * Rodan & Fields by Mary Sutton * Roers Zoofari (Vienna, VA) * Science Museum of VA * Scoops 2 U * Sticks & Stones * Sully Historic Site * University Mall Theater * VA Gold Cup Association * Washington International Horse Show * Washington Walks * Wegmans * Whitetail Resort *
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OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS
STRINGS EXTRAVAGANZA
Join Lake Braddock Secondary School for a day long adventure in the world of music, featuring the unique opportunity to play with students in middle and high school, local guest performers, and lots of fun!
May 20th, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Please click here for more information.
FCPS Night at D.C. United
Saturday, May 20th at 4:00 PM
DC United invites Cherry Run families to its Fairfax County Public Schools night on May 20. Tickets are available to all families and staff at a reduced rate of $25 for Sideline Seats (normally $35) and $18 for Corner seats (normally $30). Please see the flyer for details. Ticket orders should be returned to Cherry Run no later than Friday, May 5. Checks should be made payable to DC United. All ticket orders will be mailed directly to your homes.
CUB SCOUT PACK 1344 BIKE RODEO
Bring your BIKE, HELMET, and your FRIENDS!
This free event will include: Bicycle Safety! Helmet Fitting! Skills Challenge! Obstacle Courses! Fun!
Thursday, June 8, 2017
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM / St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
For more information, please click here to view the flyer.
LAKE BRADDOCK FIELD HOCKEY CLINIC
All skill levels welcome! 2nd – 8th Grade
June 19-22 / 5:00 - 8:00 PM / Lake Braddock Secondary
Please click here for the flyer and registration information.
SUMMER SPECIALIST CAMP
You're Invited to Camp!
Student's (K-6) enjoy 3 hours of Art, Music, and PE with familiar Cherry Run
and FCPS teachers. Only 12 kids per group! Due to renovations at Cherry Run, camp will again be held down the road at Terra Centre ES.Cost: $145/week per session
($5 PTA-member discount)
Week 1 / Inventor's Workshop / July 24-28
AM session 9 :00 - 12:00 / PM session 12:30 - 3:30
Week 2 / Imaginarium! / July 31-August 4
AM session 9 :00 - 12:00 / PM session 12:30 - 3:30
Please click here for more information and to download the registration form.
CLASS PLACEMENT LETTER REPRINT
Cherry Run Parents and Students,
While it is only March of this school year, it is never too
early to start thinking about next year and how we place your children in
classes. This year, we are going to do
things just as we did last year, it seems to have worked very well. I am asking parents for feedback on how to
place their children as far as classroom environment, friends, non-friends, and
past experiences. Please note that I do not accept teacher requests of
any kind. If you ask for a specific teacher
your letter will be shred and it will not be considered during placement. If you
sent a letter last year, please take the time to send another letter this year
as those were shred after placements were completed.
If you would like to provide information about your child’s
placement, please send me an email before May
15 (this is a FIRM deadline)
that includes any (or all) of the following information
-
What type of learning environment suits your
child best (“loose” or “tight” types of information). Some students need LOTS of structure and others
crumble in that type of environment.
-
Several
names of ‘friends’ that you would like to see placed with them. We will do our best to make sure your child
has at least one friend in class. (Note: if the teachers or the other parent request they not be
placed together, we will not place them together). It has been a recent trend to only list one or
two names and then become upset if you don’t get that friend in your child’s
class. The more students you list, the
better chance you have of a ‘friends’ placement. If you only list one or two names there is
a strong chance that you will not get one.
- Names of students that your child should be ‘separated’
from. This can even be a ‘friend’ that
they get along too well with and find
themselves in trouble.
-
If you have personally had a negative
experience with a particular teacher that involves a sibling of the child going
into that grade. Please be specific.
Please remember, having a great experience with a teacher
for an older sibling does not mean that a similar experience is not possible
with a different teacher for your younger student. Your older child having a particular teacher
does not mean the younger child will also have that teacher.
With the limited number of possible classroom placements, we
will do our very best to place your child in accordance with the information
you provide above. Again, please do not
list a teacher by name because I cannot accommodate all of the requests. Since I cannot accommodate them all, I will
not accommodate any.
All email requests are strictly confidential and will be for
my eyes only. Requests are shred after placements have been
completed. If you have any questions,
please contact me at 703-923-2800.
Sincerely,
Mr. Bibbee
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