Upcoming Dates:
Friday, April 16 - PTO Sponsored Virtual "Bingo Dance Party" at 6 PM (See below for additional information)
Wednesday, April 21 - Spirit Night at Chipotle in Franklin Farm, 4-8 PM
Monday, May 3-Saturday, May 15 - Dog Wash at Weber's Pet Supermarket in Fox Mill Shopping Center
Monday, May 17 - Spirit Day at Lucia's, 11 AM - 9 PM
Monday, May 31 - Memorial Day Holiday
Hot Lunches for Students Beginning on April 13
We are excited to announce that we will be offering hot lunches for students beginning on Tuesday, April 13. Breakfast will remain as grab and go and will be given to any students wishing a breakfast as they arrive at school.
There is no cost for breakfast and lunch for any student this year.
Click here for the Crossfield menus.
|
JOIN US FOR "BANDINGO" ONLINE MUSCIAL BINGO - APRIL 16 @ 6 PM
Click HERE to register for this AMAZING event!
Virtual Music Bingo = BANDINGO! Sign up for this fun virtual event. There is no cost to play, and you could win some really great PRIZES! Instead of numbers being called, popular songs are played. Look for them on the provided card and mark them off. Get a line of five in a row and you win BANDINGO!
SOL (Standards of Learning) Testing Updates-Elementary Grades 3-6
Across Virginia, students will be taking Standards of Learning (SOL) tests this spring. At Crossfield ES testing for grades 3-6 will be scheduled between May 10 and May 27, 2021.
We ask that all 3rd through 6th grade families complete this online Google intent form. Contact Lea Fadden (ltfadden@fcps.edu) at our school if you need help accessing or completing the form.
Below is a tentative SOL testing schedule for Crossfield:
- All SOL tests must be taken in-person at school. SOL tests are not available for remote delivery from home.
- If you do not wish for your student to take SOL tests at school this spring, you have the right to refuse testing.
-
If you choose to refuse the grade 3-8 SOL reading or mathematics test for your virtual student, you will have the opportunity for them to complete an alternative, non-SOL test at home. The Virginia Remote Student Progress Monitoring Test will provide information about strengths and areas for growth in grade level content standards.
Universal Screener Assessment
The Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) School Board adopted a universal screener assessment, i-Ready, for use with all elementary school students in kindergarten through grade 6. The universal screener assessment includes a reading test and a mathematics test. Students in kindergarten will receive screening for reading only. Students in grades 1-6 will receive screening for both mathematics and reading.
The purpose of this assessment is to identify students who may have gaps in foundational literacy and mathematics skills. Based on universal screener results, some students may require an additional assessment to further diagnose the specific learning areas that may need support. The universal screener reading test, together with any necessary follow-up diagnostic assessments, also fulfills state testing expectations for primary students.
The universal screener and any necessary follow-up assessments will be given one more time this year. Depending on grade level and previous screener performance, some students may not receive screening again.
Crossfield students will test as follows:
- Kindergarten: May 11-21
- First Grade: April 27-May 7
- Second Grade: April 20-30
- Third Grade: identified students, April 27-May 7
- Fourth Grade: identified students, June 1-11
- Fifth Grade: April 13-23
- Sixth Grade: identified students, June 1-11
Additional information, including a short video, about the universal screener in FCPS can be found here.. Another resource is this video, to help families be as supportive as possible as their students(s) take the i-Ready Diagnostic at home. If you have further questions about this assessment, please contact our Crossfield test coordinator, Lea Fadden at ltfadden@fcps.edu.
We Have Spirit Wear!
FREE Shipping April 9-April 26 AND 10% off Rainbow Hoodies!
Spring is in the air! New spring items have been added to our Crossfield store including tie-dye t-shirts, sweatshirts and tank tops. For the entire month of April, you will receive 10% off Rainbow Hoodies!. Order now and have it shipped directly to your house. Additionally, you will receive free shipping on all orders Friday, April 9th through Monday, April 26th. This is the perfect opportunity to stock up on your Crossfield spiritwear before the end of the year!
|
Spring into Girl Scouts!
Spring into Girl Scouts to make new friends, learn new skills and have fun along the way! RSVP at https://bit.ly/girlscouts-561 . For questions, please contact Lisa Marie King, Membership Specialist, via text or call at 703-372-4343
|
|
 |
PTO Volunteers Needed!
The Crossfield Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is looking for volunteers to fill a few open Board positions for the 2021-22 school year.
We would love for you to join us! It's a wonderful opportunity to serve our great school, and work closely with the Crossfield administration to foster the welcoming community spirit of Crossfield.
If you are interested, please email ptorecruiting@crossfieldpto.org by April 30, 2021. We meet once a month during the school year, September through May. Each position is a two year commitment.
Thank you for considering! To learn more about the open positions, please click here.
|
Kindergarten Registration for Fall 2021
Do you have a child who will be attending kindergarten in the 2020-21 school year? If so, please click here or go to our Crossfield ES website.
You can also reach out to our registrar, Kathy Theis at katheis@fcps.edu or call our school office 703.295.1100.
Please share this information with other families with kindergarten age children in your neighborhood.
|
|
