Crossfield News - 04/24/2021

Reminder

Virtual Students - Spring Picture Pick-up

Virtual student pictures are in the school office ready for pick-up. Please come to the front door, ring the bell and your photos will be brought to you. Pick up hours are 10:00 - 3:00. If these times don't work for you, please contact the office at 703.295.1100 to make other arrangements.


Upcoming Dates:

Monday, April 26 - Curbside Library Book Pickup, 3:30-6 PM

Friday, April 30 - Last Day for Yearbook Orders (See below)

Monday, May 3-Saturday, May 15 - Dog Wash at Weber's Pet Supermarket in Fox Mill Shopping Center

Monday, May 17 - Bagels with a Buddy, 8-9 AM (See below)

Monday, May 31 - Memorial Day Holiday


Deadline for Yearbook Orders is April 30!!

This has been a school year like no other, and we've captured all these "unprecedented times" in our 2021 yearbook!

Yearbooks are $25 each, and orders will be taken through April 30. 

Please visit the link below and order yours today.

https://give.classy.org/21Yearbook

(Due to our late pictures days in March, yearbooks will be ready for curbside pick-up in late June. More info to come!)

Yearbook

SOL (STANDARDS OF LEARNING) TESTING UPDATES

SOL

 

We ask that ALL 3rd through 6th grade families complete this SOL participation intent form for each child.

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. 

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR DISTANCE LEARNING STUDENTS TESTING ON MONDAYS:

  • Review the Daily Health Screening Questions. Stay home if you answer ‘yes’ to any question and email ltfadden@fcps.edu to reschedule your SOL.
  • Wear a mask.
  • You may bring a water bottle.
  • Students do NOT need to bring a computer.
  • You may bring a book to read if you finish early.
  • Students testing at 9:00AM:
    • Must be dropped off in the KISS ‘N RIDE LOOP 8:30-8:50AM so that testing may begin promptly at 9:00AM. 
    • Do not park in the bus loop.
    • Parents should be in the KISS ‘N RIDE LOOP at 11:30AM for student pick-up.  Students will be dismissed at 11:30AM.
  • Students testing at 1:00PM:
    • Must be dropped off between in the KISS ‘N RIDE LOOP 12:30-12:50PM so that testing may begin promptly at 1:00PM.
    • Do not park in the bus loop.
    • Parents should be in the KISS ‘N RIDE LOOP at 3:30PM for student pick-up.  Students will be dismissed at 3:30PM.

 IMPORTANT NOTES FOR HYBRID STUDENTS TESTING TUESDAY-FRIDAY:

  • Review the Daily Health Screening Questions. Stay home if you answer ‘yes’ to any question and email ltfadden@fcps.edu to reschedule your SOL.
  • Wear a mask.
  • Be on time to school.
  • Restart your computer every morning you are at school (starting today), this will help your machine stay healthy & ready.
  • BRING YOUR FULLY CHARGED LAPTOP.

 To adhere to state and local social distancing requirements and to reduce the spread of COVID-19, schools will follow the FCPS Student Health and Safety Guidance (https://www.fcps.edu/return-school/student-health-and-safety-guidance-document) and Health and Safety Protocols for Assessments (https://www.fcps.edu/node/41890).


Bagels

Save The Date! Bagels With A Buddy on Monday, May 17, 8-9 AM

More information coming soon. The Crossfield PTO invites your child to enjoy breakfast with someone special (parent or caregiver). More information to come!


School bus

Here Comes the Bus Mobile App

  • Know when your bus is approaching your stop! 
  • Here Comes the Bus® app is a school bus tracking app that can simplify morning and afternoon routines for parents and students by giving them real-time bus location and text or email notification alerts, helping them get to the bus stop on time.
  • Here Comes the Bus® utilizes our GPS data and an easy to use customizable map that works on one or multiple devices, such as a tablet or smartphone.

Using the app is EASY!  You will need the FCPS school district code 28982 and a SIS Parent Account.  Please be sure to follow the detailed instructions here to set up your account. 


Spirit

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!


FCPS PreK & Early Head Start Now Accepting Applications For 2021-22 School Year!


Kids

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.