 Dear CES,
It is hard to believe that on Monday it will already be October!
One of our main focuses here at CES is outdoor learning. This week some of our students had wonderful opportunities to participate in outdoor learning experiences. Students on the Green Team in 4th and 5th grade traveled to Washington D.C. to board a boat. While on the boat, the students learned about the impact each of us has on the Potomac River. Our 6th grade students traveled to Middleburg, VA to Camp High Roads. During their trip, they went on hikes, learned survival skills, did art with nature, and challenged themselves on the high ropes course.
Our goal is to get all students outdoors and learning with nature. If you have any suggestions for Family Outdoor Field Trips please share them with us. We would love to engage our community in outdoor learning experiences.
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Student Attendance
Regular attendance is
essential for students to form positive peer and adult relationships and to
learn. In fact, when students miss significant amounts of instructional time,
they tend to lose momentum academically. Of course, there are times that
students may have health or other concerns that may prevent them from being
present.
Parents are invited to partner with schools, so that together, we
can identify ways to help children stay positive and engaged in learning. FCPS’
goal is to help each child feel connected and goal-directed, so that they have
the best possible outcomes in school this year.
More information about attendance is available online.
This week our students focused on the trait of TEAMWORK. Teamwork is the ability and willingness to place overall group success as a higher priority than individual achievement. Citizenship is a willingness to work towards the common good as opposed to one’s own self-interest. Those with strengths in teamwork and citizenship often work to help all group members find success. These individuals are willing to commit time and resources to further group goals and help move toward the greater good.
Next week our students will focus on the character trait of OPEN-MINDEDNESS. Please continue to have conversations at home on the weekly character traits covered at school.
 Fall Book Fair
Mark your calendars to join us at our Enchanted Forest- themed Fall Book Fair! We will open the fair with a family event on Saturday, October 13th from 9 AM to 1 PM. There will be a raffle at this event for a $15 gift certificate to the book fair. We will also be open Monday, October 15th – Wednesday, October 17th from 9:30 AM to 3:45 PM. Be sure to join us for another family event on Tuesday, October 16th from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. There will be another raffle at this event. The book fair will close on Thursday, October 18th at 1 PM. Also, we’d love some volunteers! You can sign up using the following link:
https://www.volunteersignup.org/KKHDX
We look forward to seeing you at our Fall Book Fair—It will be ENCHANTING!
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Holiday
Assistance (Time Sensitive)
Each year the Salvation Army provides holiday assistance to
families in need within our community. If this support would be helpful to your
family, please consult this link regarding the application process that is held
between October 1st - 11th http://salvationarmynca.org/angeltree/help-fairfax/.
You can also call 703.385.8700 for more information.
Giant A+ Rewards Program!!
Attention CES Families: Our local Giant store is running a school-fundraising program, A+ School Rewards, and we need YOUR help! Every time you shop at a participating Giant from September 7 through March 16 using your Giant Card, you will earn points towards our school . . . those points will become CASH that our school can use for any of our educational needs!
Enroll Today!
All you need to do to help Centreville Elementary earn A+ School Rewards is to designate our school using your Giant Card number and our school’s five-digit ID code, 01853.
Visit www.giantfood.com and select Savings & Rewards. Follow the prompts to create your online account. You will need your 12 digit Giant Card number and the School ID# 01853
Also, please encourage your family members and friends to support our school!! This could result in more CASH REWARDS!!
Thank you for your continued partnership!
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Upcoming Events:
Monday, October 1
Tuesday, October 2
- A Day
- Community Flyer Day
Wednesday, October 3
- B Day
- CES Farmer's Market @ 4:00 PM
- Fall Picture Day
Thursday, October 4
- C Day
- Green Team @ 8:15 AM in room 123
Friday, October 5
- D Day
- CVHS Homecoming Parade @ 5:00 PM
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