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Dragon Days Calendar
January 21-24 Bucket Filling Week
January 24 SCA Spirit Day: Matching Day!
January 24 Rise Against Hunger- Last day for 'In School' donations
January 27 No School – Teacher Workday
January 28 No School – Staff Development Day
January 30 3rd Grade Egypt Day
January 30 5th Grade ArtPlus
January 31 6th Grade ArtPlus
February 7 5th Grade Living Museum
February 8 Rise Against Hunger event
In this issue..
Have You Filled A Bucket Today? (All Grades)
This week, January 21-24, Colvin Run is participating in Bucket Filling Week. During this week, students and staff will be encouraged to become bucket fillers by highlighting positive attributes of each other, and classes will have daily reflections about what it means to be a bucket filler. Ask your children what they have done to add a drop to someone’s bucket!
Rise Against Hunger Event-"100% Participation Challenge" results (All Grades)
We are having a “100% Participation Challenge”, and we need your help reminding your children to bring in their money to support this worthy cause. This is the last week for our Rise Against Hunger ‘in school’ donations. Until Friday, we will be accepting any amount of money each morning in the school lobby. We encourage ALL students to donate to our school-wide Rise Against Hunger initiative.
“100% Participation Challenge” results so far….
- 1st Grade- 65% of students have donated
- 2nd Grade- 57% of students have donated
- 4th Grade- 45% of students have donated
- 3rd Grade- 44% of students have donated
- 6th Grade- 43% of students have donated
- 5th Grade- 38% of students have donated
- Kindergarten- 26% of students have donated
The Participation Challenge tracks how many students from each grade donate, NOT how much each grade level donates, so any amount of money is welcomed and helps make a difference in the lives of children and families around the world.
Whether it is $.34, $1.00 or $10.00, they are never too young to make a difference in the world. This is a wonderful way for our students to better understand how their role in a school community impacts their global community.
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Get Ready For Our Spring Musical: Annie Jr.!(Grades 5 & 6)
We are thrilled to announce our Colvin Run Elementary School fifth and sixth grade student musical: “Annie Jr.”. The shows will be May 1 and 2, 2020. Families of fifth or sixth grade students interested in participating in the musical should click the registration link posted on the PTO website at http://crespto.org/musical.The musical participation fee is $100.
Registration closes Thursday, January 23rd. The first 40 students to register will be identified and contacted at that time.
CRES Kindergarten-6th grade families, mark your calendars for this 'not to miss' show. Tickets will go on sale in April.
SCA Spirit Day: Matching Day is Friday, January 24! (All Grades)
Show your CRES Spirit on January 24 by making a match! Students can dress to match with friends and classmates, or a whole class can plan to match together! Matching doesn’t have to be identical: you can match the same color, same sports team, same theme - be creative and create your own unique match! (Please remember to follow the Colvin Run dress code.)
Student Absences, Late Arrivals, Early Dismissals and Change of Transportation (All Grades)
Please complete the form on our CRES website for all Student Absences, Late Arrivals, Early Dismissals, and Transportation Changes. This is the most efficient and effective way to communicate with the school.
For Transportation changes, your online entry generates a Pink note to notify the students of the change. The Change of Transportation form should be used to remind your child of any change from their usual after school dismissal routine. Please remember to fill out the Change of Transportation form for all dismissal changes before 2:00pm. Forms are delivered after 2:00 p.m. and any changes called in after that time must be individually hand-delivered. Please help us be efficient with your communication by submitting before 2:00 p.m.
Colvin Run Artists Exhibit at Starbucks (All Grades)
Congratulations to the Colvin Run students who have been chosen to have their artwork hung at the Great Falls Starbucks. A variety of media are shown, including collage, printmaking and drawing. The show is hanging between January 20 and March 27th. The Great Falls Starbucks is located at 9863 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, VA.
Stop by and take a look at the creative work done by these talented CRES artists: Sam R., Lindsey P., Evelyn S., Elinor K., Sophia L., Farrah C., Evelyn B., Eleanor V., Meghana Y., Benjamin L., Kyle T., Abigail L., Riyah M., Mason W., Caroline G., Aspen X., Clara K., Neva N., Anjum M., Lucia E., Emma N., Connor L., Nikki A., Cecilia W., Xanakee V., Madison C., Hridhaan K., Isabella A., Maria R., Roihan H., and Lillie G.
Hour of Code Recap (All Grades)
Students had a great time coding in STEAM and Computer lab classes through the month of December and the first week of January! We had a grand total of 257,518 lines coded by all of our CRES students. Way to go! For more practice, students can visit code.org for more fun tutorials!
Reflex Math Update (All Grades)
Congratulations to our students!! Our school has solved 1,265,452 math facts. All children Kindergarten-Sixth grade* have a Reflex Math account in which they can practice their math facts to increase their fluency. www.reflexmath.com. You will also find the link on our Colvin Run homepage.
Helpful Tip: The game's speed adjusts based on the device you are using and how fast your child types in the numbers at the beginning of the session. To slow the pace of the game, have your child type in those numbers slower. If your child finds the game moves too fast, please have them try again when they have grown with their math facts. The game is meant to be a fun way to practice math facts, and this is just one tool parents can use to help their child grow their math fluency.
*Reflex Math is not recommended for Kindergarten-First Grade students, but we provide it as a way for students to practice at home and in school.
Langley-Area Honor Band Concert (6th Grade)
You are cordially invited to attend the Langley-Area Honor Band Concert on Monday, January 27th at Langley High School. The concert will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the school auditorium. This ensemble is made up of advanced band students from Colvin Run, Churchill Road, Forestville, Great Falls and Spring Hill Elementary School band students and will be conducted by the Cooper Middle School Band Director, Matt Baker and Assistant Director, Alex Singer.
Congratulations to the following students representing Colvin Run:
Flutes: Hannah A., Madeleine M., Sonia Q., Daniella W. and Ella Z.
Clarinets: Carter D., Nathaniel L., Nya L., Kai S., and Lilian Z.
Alto Saxes: William R., Nathan W. and Eric Z.
Trumpets: Aidan C., Liam S. and Andrew M.
Percussion: Graeme D.
Langley High School Pyramid Concert (6th Grade)
Colvin Run families are invited to attend the Langley Pyramid Concert at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, January 29th, in the Smith Center at McLean Bible Church.
This concert is presented annually, showcasing performances by each of the elementary, middle school, and high school choruses of the Langley Pyramid, culminating in an outstanding grand finale selection including all of the students.
The Sixth Grade Blue Dragon Chorus will be representing us at this exceptional musical opportunity.
You are welcome to join us in celebrating the music programs in our community! The concert is free to the public, with limited seating.
6th Grade Reminders – Save the Date! (6th Grade)
Middle School Registration and Information Meetings: Click Here
- Upcoming Cooper Elective Fair- January 23
- Upcoming Longfellow Curriculum Night- February 6
Mark your calendars for the following 6th Grade End-of-Year events:
- June 5 – 6th Grade Party at Riverbend Country Club, 6:30pm
- June 9 – 6th Grade Day at school
- June 11 – 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony, Gym, 9:30am
PTO Updates
BASA Class Reminder
The Winter BASA session has begun! Please remember to submit a Change of Transportation form online before 2:00pm for afternoon BASA classes to ensure that your child will receive a Pink Note reminder in their classroom at the end of the day. Absences from a BASA class should be reported to Mrs. Scarboro via email at tmscarboro@fcps.edu.
CRES Food Rescue Program
It's a new year, which means it's the perfect time to volunteer!
4th graders will be responsible for collecting the unopened items in the cafeteria, and we need parent volunteers -- from all grades -- to assist with delivering the rescued food every Tuesday and Thursday to Cornerstones Emergency Self-Sufficiency Services located in Reston, VA just 12 minutes from CRES. Cornerstones provides healthy food and supportive services to homeless and low income individuals and families, enabling them to work toward a goal of self-sufficiency. Sign up here to help deliver food.
High school students can also earn service hours by accompanying you on the delivery. For more information please contact Tonia Powell, the CRES Food Rescue coordinator, at tonia@bradandtonia.com or 703.201.1922.
Save the Date! CRES Family Bingo Night is February 28!
More info coming soon.
Support our Direct Donation Drive!
The PTO Direct Donation Drive is still ongoing and we need your donations to support all of the great "extras" that are only found at Colvin Run. Without your support we are in danger of having to cut programs! Currently only 59% of CRES families have donated. We would like to reach a total of 75%! Donate now before the end of the year for a final charitable donation! Go to to https://crespto.membershiptoolkit.com/
To assist in getting to our goal also check see if your company participates in charitable matching. Do you work for the following companies?
- Apple, Google, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Kaiser Permenente, L3 Harris Technologies, MARS, Paypal, Raymond James, Tegna
If yes, they will match your donation to CRES PTO! Wondering if your company participates in donation matching? Simply go to https://doublethedonation.com/crespto, type in your company name and they will do the rest!
These community events are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent, or this School.
McLean Little League Spring 2020 Registration!
Baseball / Softball
McLean Little League registration will be open on December 16th for the Spring 2020 baseball and softball season via the MLL Registration link! With the Washington Nationals winning the World Series, this is the perfect time to register your child to enjoy America’s greatest pastime.
McLean High School Dance Team Day Camp
Join us on your day off from school – Tuesday, January 28
Camp date: Tuesday, January 28 (FCPS Student Holiday)
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: McLean High School Gymnasium
Who: Ages 6 - 13
Cost: $50 per child
Join us on your day off from school. Have fun dancing, doing crafts, and playing games. You will learn POM technique and choreography. Feel free to bring your POMs from last year – if you have them. If not, we have plenty. If your child is in middle school they can earn volunteer hours, have them bring their form.
Sign up before January 24th using this link, or by emailing mhsdanceteamboosters@gmail.com . Respond ASAP to save your spot.
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