Crossfield News - 10/27/2020

Return to school

Our 1st Group of Students Back at School!


Upcoming Dates:

Tuesday, October 27 - Monday, November 9 - Scholastic Virtual Book Fair

Wednesday, October 28 - Book Fair Bedtime Stories at 7:30 PM (See more information below)

Wednesday, October 28 - PTO Student T-Shirt Pick-up (See Below for Details)

Friday, October 30 - End of 1st Quarter/Early Release Day

  • Virtual Classes will end at 11:30 AM
  • No In-person School

Friday, October 30 - Curbside Library Book Pickup, 11:45-12:45 & 3:30-5:30 (Books must be reserved in advance. See below for instructions)

Monday, November 2 - Student Holiday - School Planning Day

Tuesday, November 3 - Student Holiday/Election Day - Teacher Workday

Friday, November 6 - Spirit Day ~ Wear Your "Crossfield Strong" T-Shirt

Friday, November 6 - Book Fair Bedtime Stories at 7:30 PM (See more information below)


Reminder

 

Don't Forget To Pick-up Your FREE Student Crossfield T-Shirt

Crossfield T-Shirts For ALL Students From the PTO!

The PTO will be sponsoring a weekly "Crossfield Strong, No Matter the Distance" t-shirt spirit day every Friday starting on November 6.  

Due to weather predictions, we will only have one pick-up date:

  • Wed 10/28: 11:30-1pm OR 3:00-6:00pm 
  • Pick-up Location: Franklin Farm Neighborhood, 3111 Dower House Drive. Look for the blue balloons.

Please have a sign in your passenger side window that lists STUDENT(S) LAST NAME, GRADE LEVEL, SHIRT SIZE (Youth XS/S/M/L or Adult S/M)


Book fair

Book Fair Bedtimes

A HUGE thank you from Mrs. Baucum to all the families that came out to our Book Fair Bedtimes. 

There is still time to join in on the fun!  Ready to grab your pajamas and settle in for some bedtime stories from some of our amazing Crossfield staff? 

Sign up to receive the link from Mrs. Baucum for our October 28th and/or November 6th sessions.  All of the featured books can be purchased at our Crossfield PTO Scholastic Book Fair.

  https://forms.gle/rBDN5fhvgBVFDPMT6


Library

Library Curbside Pickup

Our next curbside pick up at Crossfield for library books will be October 30, 11:45-12:15 & 3:30-5:30

  • Need to put something on hold?  Click HERE to access our Crossfield library catalog.
  • Need to know how to put books on hold?  Click HERE to watch the tutorial video.  Your child will need to log in to view the video

Fall

The Book Fair Is Open!

Our virtual book fair has even more to offer you than our normal in person book fair!  From over 300 different graphic novels and comic books for your readers to science kits and plush stuffed animals.  This book fair truly has some of the best items that Scholastic has to offer.  With over 6,000 items you can purchase, our book fair is an easy way to support Crossfield, take care of the readers in your life, and get some holiday shopping done way in advance.  The best part?  The book fair is open 24/7.  No social distancing required. 

  • Simply log on and start your book fair adventure anywhere on any device with Wifi! 
  • Our book fair will be open for shopping until November 9th.  See what you can find today!    

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/crossfieldelementaryschool


Free & Reduced Lunch Applications

If you submitted an application for Free or Reduced-Price Meals last school year for your child(ren), please remember to submit a new application for this school year. The current eligibility status expiref on October 20, 2020. Apply for free and reduced-price meals by visiting https://www.myschoolapps.com/.

Eligibility may also provide your child(ren) other important benefits. Be sure your child(ren) are approved for the 20-21 school year.


Yearbook

Great News!! We Are Still Doing A Yearbook!!

Despite the craziness of this school year, we are going ahead with the yearbook. This will be a year to remember, and we need your help to make it a representation of ALL our Crossfield students.

We are in need of the following photos: Pets & School, Virtual Classroom, Outside Activities or Playtime, Siblings Learning Together.

It's easy to send them!

Let's Make This The Best Yearbook Ever!!


Attention Parents/Guardians - Do You Have A SIS ParentVUE Account?

A SIS (Student Information System) ParentVUE account is where you can access information about your child's attendance, course history, grade book (for middle and high school), progress reports, and report cards. Customized for elementary, middle, and high school students, your SIS ParentVUE Account login credentials can also be used to access FCPS 24-7 Learning: Parent View.

Get more information on SIS ParentVue accounts

This video walks you through the steps on how to create a SIS ParentVue account. Watch this video to learn how to set up your account


Paperless Progress Report Option

Starting the 1st quarter of the 2020/2021 school year, elementary school parents have the option to "Go Paperless" and only receive online progress reports. Going paperless for progress reports will not impact any other mailings from FCPS. To take advantage of the paperless option, parents/guardians will need to log into ParentVue, then go to “My Account” and select “Go Paperless.”

  • All parents/guardians who live with the student and share the same address must have a SIS ParentVue account and must select the paperless option to prevent mailing of the printed progress reports. The “Go Paperless” option will apply to all of your associated students, no matter what the school level.
  • If the associated parent and/or guardian has already selected "Go Paperless" for their secondary student, the option will now apply to any elementary school siblings as well.

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