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Dragon Days Calendar
February 27 Minh Le Author Visit, Grades K-3
March 1 6th Grade Ethics Day Field Trip
March 1 Kindergarten Rotations – Dr. Seuss
March 5 Family STEAM Night, 6:00-8:00pm
March 6 1st Grade Field Trip – Adventure Theater
March 18-22 Save the Date: Hoops for Heart!
March 29 SCA Spirit Day – “Career Day”
Colvin Run Features Spotlight (All Grades)
Find out more about what’s new at Colvin Run by clicking on our Features webpage! You can find pictures of recent highlighted student events and activities by scrolling to the bottom of the main page of our Colvin Run website and clicking on a story.
Some featured pictures and stories this month:
Bingo Night – Students and families enjoyed a fun-filled evening of Super Hero Bingo, prizes, music, and ice cream!
Minh Le Author Visit – Students in grades K-3 enjoyed a visit from award-winning author Minh Le on February 27, hosted by the CRES Library.
Read Your Heart Out Challenge – Can the CRES community read 2019 books by February 28? We think we can! Stop by the library to see our love of reading.
Calling All Artists for STEAM Night! (All Grades)
Showcase your child's love of Art. We are looking for CRES students to submit their artwork for the STEAM Night Art Gallery which runs March 5th from 6-8pm. This can be new or existing artwork they made at school or at home. We look forward to your child's excitement as they see their artwork hanging in our Student Art Gallery. It is all about celebrating them!
Important Details:
- All Artwork must be delivered to Colvin Run ES no later than Friday, February 28th.
- WHERE: Bring to Ms. Grimm or Ms. Wiseman (We will create a label and hang work before 3/5)
- WHAT: Students may submit original art that is either 2-D or 3-D, and no larger than 24” x 28”
- HOW MANY: Maximum number of entries per student is 2
- LABEL: Please write your name and your classroom teacher’s name on the back of your artwork.
- EXTRAS: Students are encouraged to remove and then bring home their artwork at the end of the STEAM Night.
STEAM Night Family Building Challenge (All Grades)
- Our annual STEAM Night build challenge is to...... create your own Invention or a Rube Goldberg device.
- Bring in your project the afternoon or evening of March 5th
- Projects need to be set up by 5:50 p.m. Students will be expected to stay with their project from 6-6:30 p.m., then are free to enjoy Science night!
- All projects should be student led. Any adults working on Invention must always have child supervision!
- Please fill out an intent form once you know you will be making an invention, so we know how many spaces for which to plan. You can find the Building Challenge intent form here, or pick up a copy in the Main Office or STEAM Lab.
Do you have great pictures of a Colvin Run event? Please share them! (All Grades)
We love to receive parent photos of Colvin Run events, from either classroom or whole school events. Here are a couple of tips that will enable us to make the best use of your photos, particularly those taken from a phone camera:
- Choose “actual size” when emailing pictures – smaller file sizes pixilate and appear fuzzy when used on our website
- Try to take landscape photos (width greater than height) when possible – our website configuration doesn’t do well with portrait layout photos
- Send photos to the Main Office to be reviewed. Photos must be of Colvin Run events only. Pictures with multiple children included are best. Email your pictures to Krista Giunchi at cresdragons@gmail.com.
Thank you for helping us demonstrate the great things that happen in our Colvin Run community! Keep the photos coming!
Order Your CRES Yearbook Today! (All Grades)
Don’t miss out on this year’s school memories! Parents received an email last week from Lifetouch with information about ordering a 2018-19 yearbook, and a reminder flier was also sent home in Wednesday folders. To order your yearbook, visit www.ybpay.lifetouch.com and enter Yearbook ID Code 13275219. The cost of a yearbook will be $25 until April 1, then $30 until April 12. If you have questions regarding the school yearbook, contact PTO yearbook chair Tala Kattan at talakattan@hotmail.com .
Drawn Together Author Visit (K-3rd Grades)
In celebration of our Read Your Heart Out Challenge, today the library hosted award-winning author Minh Le for K-3rd grades. He signed nearly 100 copies of his books Drawn Together and Let Me Finish for families who pre-purchase through the Colvin Run Library. The signed books will be delivered to your child's classroom on Thursday.
Read Your Heart Out Update (All Grades)
CRES students love reading! THE READ YOUR HEART OUT CHALLENGE 2019 is underway and as of February 26 our community has read 1,817 books in only 26 days! Can we meet our goal and read 2,019 books in the month of February? We think that we can! Stay tuned! The challenge ends February 28.
Fourth Grade Colonial Day (Fourth Grade)
The children had an amazing time making crafts, learning about colonial times, and dancing to traditional music. Thank you to our amazing parent volunteers for coordinating and running a flawless and wonderful event. This is a great tradition and one that the students will remember. Please enjoy the pictures on our CRES homepage and Facebook site for pictures of the event.
From the Counseling Office (6th Grade)
Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety
An IndieFlix Original Documentary
Thursday, February 28 at 7 p.m.
Langley High School Auditorium
All teens experience some amount of anxiety – it’s a normal reaction to stress. But when temporary worries or fears become pervasive and interfere with relationships, schoolwork and health, anxiety disorders are at play. Anxiety disorders are highly common and highly treatable, yet most who suffer don’t seek assistance. How can we as a community recognize the signs of this mental health epidemic and what resources are available? In a yearlong focus on youth anxiety, the Safe Community Coalition, in conjunction with the Langley High School PTSA, is hosting a free showing of the IndieFlix Original Film Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety on Thursday, February 28 at 7 p.m. in the Langley High School auditorium. This important, eye-opening documentary features students affected by anxiety, mental health professionals and Olympic athlete and mental health advocate Michael Phelps in opening up the conversation and providing hope around a topic many find difficult to discuss. Following the movie, a panel of mental health professionals from Langley High School and the community will lead a panel discussion and question and answer session to provide further information.
This event is free and recommended for adults and students in 6th grade and up.
From the Health Room (All Grades)
Herbal and Homeopathic Preparations Update
- Preparations available in “over the counter” packaging from a store, may be accepted for 10 days with parent signature for specific symptoms. These items may be accepted for current school year with health care provider’s signature.
- Herbal, essential oils, and homeopathic preparations will be treated as prescription medications and will require a medication authorization signed by a health care provider.
Please contact Clinic Aide Mike Loftus with any questions: mjloftus@fcps.edu
One Hour of Play Every Day
Physical activity makes you feel better and gives you more energy. Growing kids need 60 minutes of exercise each day. You can always break up your exercise into short, 10-15 minute bursts. Encourage kids to try something fun like playing tag, enjoying a new sport, or exploring your local park. Stuck indoors? Don’t sit on the couch – get up and move! It doesn’t matter what you do, just be active and play at least 60 minutes every day! Watch our video that shows great ideas for incorporating quick bursts of activity into your day: https://www.facebook.com/fairfaxcountyhealth/videos/vb.122759944481405/2002747619816959/
Colvin Run Science Olympiad, Division B Team, 3rd at Regionals
On January 26th Colvin Run Science Olympiad Division B team participated in a Regional competition at Charlottesville High School. The team of 30, 5th and 6th graders did exceptionally well and received the 3rd place trophy thereby advancing to States, to be held at the University of Virginia on March 23rd. The team competed in 21 different STEM related events as pairs and, overall, were able to come out ahead of many middle schools and all elementary schools participating at the Charlottesville Regional.
Science Olympiad Division B is open to 5th and 6th graders while Division A is for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders. New teams will start forming at the beginning of the next school year, in August. Information will be shared via school newsletters (On The Run and Dragon Gazette). Details about Science Olympiad can be found at virginiaso.org. For information about Colvin Run Science Olympiad teams, feel free to contact parent coordinators Shajuti Banerjee (shajuti.banerjee@gmail.com), Neelam Kadam (nkadam@gmail.com) or Sofia Burki (sofiaburki@yahoo.com).
Congratulations to the following CRES award winners: 1st, Battery Buggy: Arnav K and Connor C;1st, Boomilever: Eric X and Rocco Z; 1st, Circuit lab: Rocco Z and Valerie Z; 1st, Crime Busters: Sohil K and Connor C; 1st, Roller Coasters: Marta A and Amy K; 2nd, Meteorology: Marta A and Zelmay J; 4th, Mystery Architecture: Marta A and Valerie Z; 4th, Solar Systems: Oliver Y and Zelmay J; 5th, Boomilever: Isabella Z and Ella Z; 5th, Circuit lab: Kai S and Sahas I; 6th, Dynamic Planet: Aileen W and Anna W; 6th, Fossils: Aileen W and Amy K; 6th, Heredity: Ailesh A and Anderson H; 6th, Thermodynamics: Eric X and Rocco Z.
Math League Signups for Grade 4-6 Algebra Contests (Grades 4-6)
If you are interested, please sign up - this test is GRADE LEVEL unlike AMC-8 and MATHCOUNTS which are geared towards middle school students.
Participation requires advance sign up - limit 30 students per contest; Sponsored by CRES PTO.
What is the Math League Contest?
› The Math League Contest is a grade-level 30-minute, multiple choice, math contest containing 30-35 questions
› The Math League provides an opportunity for math-loving students to participate in an academically-oriented activity and to gain recognition for mathematical achievement
› Their main goal is educational: to promote enjoyment and study of mathematics by organizing contests for grades 4-12
› Questions cover a variety of difficulty ranges and involve topics of interest to above-average students
› Top 5 scores within each school will be used as official scores for school team ranking
Who can participate in the Math League Contests?
- Only 4th Graders may participate in the 4th Grade Math League Contest - Limit, 30 students, there will be a waitlist thereafter
- Only 5th Graders may participate in the 5th Grade Math League Contest - Limit, 30 students, there will be a waitlist thereafter
- Any Mathlete may participate in the Algebra contest, however, priority will be given to 6th, then 5th, then 4th - Limit 30 students , there will be a waitlist thereafter
- Competition Dates: TBD - however, will be held after school April 15th or later that week at Colvin Run Elementary - Location TBD. Parents pick up at 5:00 p.m.
- The Math League Competition test is funded and made possible by CRES PTO
How do I sign up? Deadline to register: Thursday, February 28, 2019
FCPS Cares (All Grades)
If you would like to recognize a staff member for showing he/she “CARES”, click here to nominate the staff member or for additional information. Fairfax County Public Schools wants to recognize employees who go above and beyond to ensure the students, teachers, parents, and community have an extraordinary experience throughout the school year. This is just another means by which parents and community members can recognize the wonderful CRES teachers and staff. The acronym “CARES” clearly defines the CRES approach to meeting the learning needs of our students on a daily basis; A Responsive Culture, with a focus on Excellence in Academics, through Positive Relationships, with Enriching Experiences, For all Students.
Family STEAM Night is March 5 (All Grades)
Family STEAM Night is coming to Colvin Run on Tuesday, March 5th. Family STEAM Night offers a variety of engaging, hands-on science activities such as: Castle Geometry: Math in 3D!, Are you My Baby?: Animal Adaptations, How Slow Can You Go?: Defying Gravity, Fingerprint Analysis: Forensic Science and Shrink Me!: Taking Metric Measurements and many more. These experiments are specially designed to help encourage students to take interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects, as well as to encourage students to develop curiosity in everyday life situations.
STEAM Night Volunteers Needed!
We need at least 20 volunteers to help students with hands-on science demos for Family STEAM Night. All materials and instructions are provided by Children's Science Center. No experience necessary. This is also a good opportunity for high school students (16 years and older) to earn service hours. Please share with others so we can get enough volunteers to have all of the science demos.
Anyone that volunteers will be entered in a raffle for the 4 free tickets to the Children’s Science Center Lab in Fair Oaks Mall and have first choice of show in the Dome Theater.
Sign Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0b4bacac2ba46-family3
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STEAM Night Dome Theater Registration is Open!
We're excited to have the Curiosity Dome Theater back this year at Family STEAM Night (March 5th) with 5 exciting shows to choose from! Tickets are free, but you must register to reserve a seat. Please note that due to the popularity of the movies and the space limitations, we have to restrict ticket sales to ONE MOVIE per STUDENT. Your compliance with this restriction is greatly appreciated. For the list of showtimes (and to register), go to http://crespto.org/steamnight. Registration will be open until March 4 at 10pm, but shows fill up quickly. Also, if your child is planning to show a student STEAM or Art project that evening, they must inform their STEAM/Art teacher by this Friday. For STEAM projects, turn in this form to Mrs. Blackwell. For Art projects, your child must inform their art teacher (Mrs. Grimm or Mrs. Wiseman). Questions? Email Tim Judkins at tjudkins@gmail.com
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Questions? Email Tim Judkins at tjudkins@gmail.com
It’s that time again…. Talent Show. Time for CRES students to bust out their talents and shine!
If your child is interested in participating in the annual CRES Talent Show, then read on and find out all about it.
This year will mark the 16th year for the Starry Night Talent Show, and we want it to be the best one yet. Timelines this year are pretty tight and in order to make it the best possible show for the kids, there are a few key changes! To achieve an exciting and inclusive show, we’re encouraging our students to collaborate and come up with some creative group acts. Dazzle the audience with some great skits, dance routines, duets. If you play an instrument and your friend plays one too, why not do a song together? This year, all slots on each night will be reserved for groups (two performers or more).
Here are the important dates:
AUDITIONS:
Wednesday, March 13th 4:30-7:30pm in the Cafeteria
Thursday, March 14th 4:30-7:30pm in the Cafeteria
MANDATORY DRESS REHEARSAL DATES:
Monday, April 8th 4:30-7:30pm (Grades K-3) Cafeteria Stage
Tuesday, April 9th 4:30-7:30pm (Grades 4-6) Cafeteria Stage
TALENT SHOW DATES:
Wednesday, April 10th 6:30-8:30pm (Grades K-3) Cafeteria Stage
Thursday, April 11th 6:30-8:30pm (Grades 4-6) Cafeteria Stage
Please note that the auditions, dress rehearsal and talent show are not drop and go events. There needs to be a responsible adult with each group of performers at all times.
We will be using Sign Up Genius to have you register for an audition slot. There will be 40 slots for the K-3rd grade auditions and 40 slots for the 4-6th grade auditions, with a waitlist of up to extra 10 audition slots per show if needed. The link for the SUG will go up LIVE at 7pm on Monday, March 4th, and it will remain live until 9pm on Friday 8th March. When you select your audition time, you also must fill out the Talent Show Registration Form and Parent Permission Form. Everything will be done online this year. No paperwork!!
In order to give as many kids as possible the chance to perform, we’re asking that each child be in one act only.
Our committee is new this year and we are excited to showcase our talented student body. We look forward to seeing all of your amazing acts. Any questions please feel free to email us at cresevents@gmail.com.
Get Excited for Camp Invention at Colvin Run! (All Grades)
June 24-28
Unmask your child’s creativity this summer in the all-new Camp Invention® program, Supercharged, where children build confidence, learn to collaborate and transform their wild imaginations into epic creations. Campers in grades K-6 will learn creative problem-solving skills while coding and programming futuristic robots, uncovering ancient fossils, designing high-tech superhero gadgets and exploring radio frequencies. Local educators will lead this action-packed program featuring exhilarating, hands-on STEM activities teaching children to question, explore, break through obstacles and embrace failure! Early registration discounts are available! Register and find current promotions at invent.org/camp or contact your camp director Mrs. Abernathy at pgabernathy@fcps.edu for more information.
These events are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent, or this School.
Reducing Anxiety: Strategies to Interrupt the Worry Cycle, featuring Lynn Lyons, LICSW
Monday, April 1, 2019, at 7 p.m. McLean Community Center Alden Theater
Childhood should be a joyful time of carefree play, active learning and spontaneous exploration, yet a growing number of children are trapped in a cycle of anxiety that literally paralyzes them with fear, and affects whole family. The good news is that anxiety disorders are highly treatable, and current research shows that children, teens and adults can be trained to successfully manage anxiety given the proper tools.
As part of a yearlong focus on youth anxiety, the Safe Community Coalition is pleased to present an evening with nationally-recognized speaker Lynn Lyons, LICW and author of Anxious Kids Anxious Parents: 7 Ways to Stop the Worry Cycle and Raise Courageous and Independent Children. Lynn will provide practical and straightforward strategies that parents and educators can use to break the cycle of anxious worrying.
Tickets are available at https://reducinganxiety.brownpapertickets.com/]
A limited number of books, as well as a companion book, Playing with Anxiety: Casey’s Guide For Teens and Kids will be for sale. A book signing will follow the presentation.
Please visit the Safe Community Coalition website (mcleanscc.org) for more information.
The Safe Community Coalition – Working Together for Our Youth
The Safe Community Coalition’s annual "6th Grade Ethics Day" workshops for all 6th graders in the McLean and Langley school pyramids are coming up. Volunteers are needed to serve as table leaders for small groups of students from 9am-1pm on the following dates: March 1, 8, 15 & 29. No prior experience is needed and training is provided. It is not necessary to have a child in 6th grade. Please join us one or more days!
Link to volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f044ea8a9229-6thgrade1
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