Crossfield News - 05/18/2021


PTO

PTO Meeting-Tomorrow

Wednesday, May 19, 7-8 PM - The meeting will be held virtually, so log in from home and join us, as we welcome new members of the Board and honor outgoing board members as well as some staff retirements!
Google Meet joining info (use Chrome browser)
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/hgo-uguj-mrt
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 470-705-4889 PIN: ‪151 202 729# 


Upcoming Dates:

Monday, May 10-Thursday, May 27 - SOL Testing for Grades 3-6

Wednesday, May 19 - Open Virtual PTO Meeting, 7-8 PM

Monday, May 24 - Spirit Day at Lucia's, 11 AM - 9 PM

Monday, May 31 - Memorial Day Holiday

Tuesday, June 8 - Virtual Synchronous Learning Day for ALL FCPS Students / Election Day

Thursday, June 10 - Virtual 6th Gr. Promotion at 10:30 AM (Link will be provided at a later date)

Friday, June 11 - Last Day of School - 2 Hour Early Release @ 2:15 PM

Thursday, August 19 - Kindergarten Orientation - 9:30 AM

Thursday, August 19 - Grades 1-6 Open House (Exact times to be determined at a later date - will be in the afternoon)


SST Math: Help Children Love Math This Summer: A Webinar for K-6 Families

This summer students will continue to have access to ST Math through August 1st. Join Jim deBerjeois and Vivian Doughty, Professional Learning Specialists at MIND Research Unit, for a webinar on Monday, May 24th or Monday, June 7th to learn how families can continue to use ST Math with their children to help them develop a deep conceptual understanding of mathematics. 

Webinar Highlights:

  • Discover how learning occurs in ST Math
  • Support students working in the program from home
  • Uncover how to view student progress
  • Locate additional resources for ST Math use at home

Register for ST Math: Help Children Love Math This Summer: A Webinar for K-6 Families

May 24th, 10-10:45 AM & 6:30-7:15 PM AND June 7th, 10-10:45 AM & 6:30-7:15 PM


Summer office hours

Crossfield Summer Office Hours

  • Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 1 PM, June 14-July 9
  • Office will be closed on June 18 & July 5

Student Intentions 2021-2022 School Year

If your child/children (Kindergarten through Grade 6) will be attending another school in Fairfax County or outside of Fairfax County Public Schools (public or private) for the next school year (2021-2022), please fill out the Student Intention form

Please email the completed form to our registrar, Kathy Theis, at katheis@fcps.edu

Please note:  If your child will be joining us at Crossfield again next year, there is no need to fill out the form. Your child’s record will automatically roll back into our Student Information System and no new registration paperwork is required for the new school year.


FCPS Cares

FCPS Cares Program

The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story so we can acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees.

Watch this video to learn more


Attention Parents of Rising 7th Graders

The Code of Virginia requires all students to be immunized against certain communicable diseases prior to entrance into Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS).

Effective July 1, 2021 all students entering 7th grade will be required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations prior to the beginning of school: Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap), and Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY).          

7th grade students cannot begin school in August without proper Tdap and Meningococcal documentation.

Please provide one of the following documents to Crossfield Elementary School, Kathy Theis, katheis@fcps.edu as soon as possible:

  1. An updated immunization record showing that the student has received the missing immunization(s).
  2. A note on a healthcare provider’s letterhead stating the date the vaccine(s) was given.
  3. A healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
  4. A notarized Religious Exemption Form which is available online at: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/support/health_medical/certificate_religious_exemption.pdf

Immunizations are available from your student's healthcare provider or the Fairfax County Health Department. The Health Department clinic locations and hours are available online at: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health/immunization/school or by calling 703-246-2411.

Please contact Kathy Theis 703-295-1117 or email katheis@fcps.edu if you have any questions.


FCPS Will Have Limited Virtual Program for 2021-22 School Year

FCPS will offer all student five days of in-person learning in the fall, and will be offering a limited, centralized Virtual Program for students with documented health/medical needs.


Class Placements for the 2021-22 School Year

If you would like to provide feedback for class placements for the upcoming school year, please email Crossfieldplacement@fcps.edu


Kdg

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.

KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION WILL BE ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 19 AT 9:30 AM.


STEM

Oakton HS Robotics Team - STEM Open House

Want to learn more about STEM and robotics? Want to drive a robot used for competition? The Oakton HS robotics team is hosting a STEM Open House Saturday, May 29th from 1:00-4:00 pm. Activities including driving a robot, making DIY gadgets, learning about our robotics team, and more! CDC and FCPS regulations will be in place, so make sure you bring a mask and socially distance.  Please help the team plan for the event and keep everyone safe by indicating your arrival time on this sign-up:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090f4fa4a9292-oakton;  Any questions regarding this event can be directed to Gwen Harter and the Robotics Business Team at cougar.robotics.business@gmail.com.