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So, this week brings an abbreviated version as we have a short week to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. Thank you to everyone that was able to come up to Panera for the PTA Spirit Night and last week for the Book Fair. So exciting for all the students and one of my favorite times of the year as we can get books in students hands.
Last week COVID testing began for students whose parents provided consent. This week there be no testing.
This week’s update provides information on Student Vaccines, Reduction in Quarantine Period, AAP referral deadline, PTA Updates, Mitten Tree and Schedule of Events.
Vaccine Information
CPS and the health department are offering the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11 at ten clinics located at schools across Fairfax County. Clinics will be held after school hours, evenings, and weekends. All children are welcome, and a parent or other responsible adult is required to attend with them. No appointment is necessary, and all vaccinations are free. For locations and clinic hours, click here. The health department website has information about other options for children’s COVID-19 vaccination. #VaxUP
Reduction in Student Quarantine Period
With the start of the national rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 5-11 and a drop in the Fairfax County transmission rate from “substantial” to “moderate,” we are adjusting some of the layered prevention strategies that have helped keep the rate of in-school transmission of COVID-19 at just 0.02%.
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Unvaccinated students who are exposed to COVID-19 in a school setting may quarantine for 10 days, instead of 14 days.
- Students will be notified of the day they may return to the classroom via the pause letter.
- If you do not have a pause letter from your school, you will need to quarantine for 14 days, per the requirement of the Fairfax County Health Department.
More information is available online.
 AAP Referral Deadline
Reminder: December 15, 2021— Deadline for all referrals grades 2-6 for full-time Level IV AAP screening. Level IV Referral forms and any optional materials must be emailed to Valerie Carter, Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART) at vmcarter@fcps.edu.
Referrals will not be accepted after December 15th. For more information about AAP Level IV or the screening process, please visit https://www.fcps.edu/academics/academic-overview/advanced-academic-programs.
PTA Updates PTA STAFF OF THE MONTH Parents don't forget to nominate an awesome CRES staff member for October. Go to https://centreridgepta.org/staff-appreciation/ and submit a nomination today.
FCPS Cares
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 below, so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees.
Click Here to recognize a Centre Ridge staff member: FCPS Cares.
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Congratulations to our SCA officers: Aqsa Suhail- President, Max Cereghino- Vice President, Kevin Butler- Secretary. |
 Mitten Tree
To support families in need this holiday season we are doing a MITTEN TREE (adopted from the book ‘The Mitten Tree’ by Candace Christiansen). The tree is located in the main entrance and is waiting to be decorated with new hats, scarves, mittens and gloves. We are also asking for donations of Gift cards, (primarily Giant, Target, Walmart and Amazon, but any and all are welcome and in any dollar amount and any increment). Gifts of winter wear together with a gift card will be donated to recognized families between 9th-17th December 2021.
If you wish to donate please come by the main office to drop off your donation. Thank you in advance for supporting families during the holiday season.
Schedule
November 24-26 Thanksgiving Break
December 6-10 Centre Ridge Spirit Week
December 7- Club Picture Day
December 15- AAP referral deadline
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