Crossfield News - 12/01/21


  Upcoming Dates:

December 9 - Winter Walk of Lights, PTO sponsored

December 10 - December Webinar, details below

December 11 - Oakton HS Winter Wonderland Concert

December 20-31 - Winter Break - No School

January 17 - FCPS Student Holiday, No School

January 20 - Two Hour Early Release, School dismisses at 2:00

January 21 & 24 - FCPS Student Holidays, No School for Students


COVID Vaccine Records

If your child has received two COVID vaccines, please submit a copy of their vaccination card. The vaccine doses will be recorded in SIS and a copy will be kept in the student’s health folder. Submit a picture or a copy of the card to Kristy Kim, our SIA/Registrar: kskim@fcps.edu


Grades 3-6 Fall iReady Results Available in SIS ParentVue

Grades 3-6 fall iReady scores are now available for families in SIS ParentVue. 


December Webinar

Buying A New Electronic Device for your Child? What Every Parent Needs to Know

Have you been thinking about a new phone, laptop, or gaming system purchase for your child?

This session will help parents:

  • Understand developmental factors to consider
  • How to proactively prepare and establish boundaries with your child
  • How to respond to challenges when they arise

Presented by Tammi Sisk, FCPS Instructional Technology Specialist, and Bethany Deemers, FCPS Mental Health Specialist.

Friday December 10, 2021 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Register for: Buying A New Electronic Device for your Child? What Every Parent Needs to Know


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Sweet Treats Buffet on 12/10  Treat Donations Requested

The annual Sweet Treat Buffet for the Crossfield Teachers and Staff will be Friday, December 10th.  Teachers and staff will enjoy a warm beverage as they pack their goody boxes full of holiday treats!   The PTO will provide a coffee & hot cocoa bar.  We need help with donations of lots of sweets and treats. Anything goes -- individually portioned cookies, brownies, cupcakes, baked goods, candy, chocolates, fudge, etc. 

Please sign up to contribute here.


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Yearbook Sales Online Now! 

Yearbook Sales are open for sale now on CrossfieldPTO.org for $25. Click here and select the 2021-22 yearbook to order yours today for delivery to your child's class in June. Also, do you need a XFLD car magnet? Check out the rest of the Crossfield swag on sale and place an order today.


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Crossfield Winter Walk of Lights at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens

Thursday 12/9/21  

Join the Crossfield community for our 1st Winter Walk of Lights on Thursday, December 9th, 2021.  The Winter Walk is more than a half-mile long, one-way route- providing an enchanting and safe evening activity.  Crossfield will have a dedicated check-in table to pick up your discounted $13 tickets, and a Crossfield blue glow bracelet for each guest.  You may arrive anytime between 5:30 and 9pm to enter the gardens. Purchase your discounted tickets before 7 December 2021 using this link:  https://tools.ptoffice.com/Stores/Meadowlark

 

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Join the Oakton High Band for a Children's Holiday Wonderland Concert 

The band students of Oakton High School want to share their love of music with children throughout the region. 

This is an event you won't want to miss!

December 11, 2021

Show times: 10am and 2pm

2900 Sutton Road, Oakton, VA 22181

Enter through Door 1 (Main Entrance)

 

Enjoy an interactive holiday concert, specially crafted to keep kids interested and entertained. Listen, clap and sing along to favorite holiday tunes. Children can create holiday crafts in the Wonderland Workshop. Adults can relax in the Cocoa Cafe and snap a special pic of your child at our Santa Photo Station.

Tickets: https://www.oaktonbands.org/events

Advance tickets: Children* and adults $7 

At the door: Children* and adults $10 

*Child tickets include one craft and photo op with Santa 

Additional crafts will be available for $2 each

Please see attached flyer


  Stop. It's the law.

Drivers are required to follow certain laws when encountering a school bus. Virginia motorists must:

  • stop for stopped school buses with flashing red lights and an extended stop sign when approaching from any direction
  • remain stopped until everyone is clear and the bus moves again
  • stop whenever the bus is loading or unloading passengers, even if the lights and stop sign are not activated

Thank you

Thank you Crossfield!!

Thank you for participating in the Square 1 Art fundraiser and helping Crossfield meet our fundraising goal!  By ordering your child’s amazing art on memorable keepsakes, you celebrated creativity AND helped raise over $3,600 for our school!!!!  Thank you for your support!

Orders will arrive in mid-December. Click here to keep your order a secret from your child(ren).

If you missed out on ordering or would like to order additional unique gifts, you can order year round (and ship directly to your house).  

www.square1art.com


Should My Child Come to School?

Parents: Please use this Questionnaire to determine if your child should come to school on any given day. If your child is at school and displays Covid-like symptoms, they may be sent to the Care Room and required to be picked up. 


Parent/Guardian Access to Family Life Education Lessons in Schoology

The FLE lessons are available for you to review in the parent course in Schoology.

If you wish to opt your child out of all or part of the FLE program, please complete the opt out form included in this link and return the form to school prior to FLE instruction. Link to Opt Out Forms


Lost and Found

If your child has missplaced or lost a personal item, please encourage them to check the Lost and Found located in the cafeteria. 


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