Upcoming Dates:
February 1 - Registration Begins for PTO After School Programs
February 16 - Open PTO Virtual Meeting, 7 pm
February 18 - Crossfield Gives Back
February 21 - Presidents' Day, No School
February 22 - Jason's Deli Spirit Night, PTO sponsored
March 29 - Chipotle Spirit Night, PTO sponsored
PTO After School Programs
Registration for PTO After School Programs opens on Tuesday, 2/1 and runs to Monday 2/14. Classes will take place after school on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4:05PM to 5:10PM starting on February 23rd. Please look out for a flyer in students' Tuesday folders or click on this link to access the registration site:https://www.enrichmentmatters.com/crossfield Wednesday classes run for 8 weeks while Thursday classes run for 6 weeks to accommodate early-dismissal days. Please register early as late registration cannot be accepted.
The following classes are being offered for the Spring:
- Sports & Games (grades K-4) Min 15 - Max 24 students
- Guitar Club (grades 2-5) Min 4 - Max 15 students
- Chess (grades K-6) Min 10 - Max 15 students
- Acting (grades K-6) Min 8 - Max 24 students
- Cartooning (grades 1-5) Min 6 - Max 24 students
- Mad Science i-Lab (grades K-6) Min 15 - Max 20 students
Please note that due to COVID-19 there are limited spots available which are first come, first serve. If you would like to be placed on the waitlist or have any questions, please contact Jennifer DeAngelis at jennifer.deangelis@gmail.com.
Crossfield Gives Back
It's that time again, Crossfield! On Friday, February 18th, our entire school will be participating in “Crossfield Gives Back"— an annual service project where all students will sort and pack 500 weekend packs of snacks and meals for food-insecure students. These packs will be distributed by Food for Others to students right here in Fairfax County. We are asking our generous Crossfield community to consider donating food to this great cause. You can find our Amazon wish list here, and please select Crossfield as your shipping address:
XfldGivesBack.org
Please feel free to share this link for food donations far and wide (neighborhoods, churches, local friends and family). This is an ambitious effort, but we know we can do it. Together, we can help fellow students in our community.
For more information, contact president@crossfieldpto.org
Thank you!
The Crossfield PTO
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Snow Days
Future snow days in FCPS will be synchronous learning days. Students will need internet access and the ability to access sites such as Schoology to participate in lessons via Zoom.
Our Snow Day instruction will begin at 10:30am, with a midday break from 12:15-1:30 for all Crossfield students. Afternoon learning/assignments will be from 1:30-3:15.
We will send out an eNotify email reminder if a Snow Day is announced.
Jason's Deli Spirit Night
On Tuesday February 22 join us at Jason's Deli from 4-9 and 15% of your purchase will support the Crossfield PTO. Mention our spirit night in store, or use the QR code for your online order. Please see the flyer for details.
Want to avoid the FCPS Attendance calls?
Please use our preferred method of absence reporting by going to the Crossfield Website and clicking on the blue ATTENDANCE box. This process automatically notifies everyone in the front office of the absence. The front office is responsible for accurate attendance reporting and upon receipt of this online submission they will forward the absence to the teacher. Following this procedure will reduce the number of automated calls from the county. Thank you!
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NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS
A group of our 4th-graders will represent thousands of others across the country on February 17! Known as The Nation’s Report Card, NAEP (National Assessment of Educational Progress) is the largest nationally representative and continuing assessment of what students in the United States know and can do in a variety of subjects. More info will be coming to parents of students invited to take this assessment. Please contact our test coordinator, Lea Fadden, with questions.
K-2 Social Emotional Learning Screener
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) commits to supporting all students’ mental wellness and social and emotional learning (SEL). The School Board has approved a screener to review students’ skills and experiences in these areas. FCPS staff will use the screener to identify strengths and needs for students in grades K-12. The screener provides information regarding students’ experiences and how staff can support their needs.
SEL skills include self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision making. The screener will review these skills, as well as students’ relationships, feelings of belonging, feelings about their school environment, and mood. These factors are critical to positive academic, social, and emotional success.
Students in grades K-2 will be screened in the winter (Jan. 25-Feb. 11) and spring. In these grade levels, teachers will complete a survey on their observations of students' skills and experiences. Students in grades 3-12 will be screened in the fall and spring. In these grade levels, students will reflect and report on their own skills and experiences. Screener data will only be accessible to teachers, administrators, and staff with legitimate educational interests. Results will be maintained in secure files and databases accessible only to these individuals. Screener results will be used with other data to inform practices for SEL skill development and mental wellness. Screener data will also help staff plan interventions for students with identified needs. Parents and guardians will receive an individualized report regarding their student’s screener results following each assessment window. School staff will be available to discuss results with families on planned support.
If you do not want your student to take part in the SEL screener, please print, sign & return this opt-out form to Lea Fadden. If you opted your student out in the fall, you do not need to fill out the form again.
More information, including a short video about the SEL screener in FCPS and the screener questions, can be found on the SEL Screener webpage https://www.fcps.edu/node/43892. Please contact your student's school counselor or the school's test coordinator (Lea Fadden) with questions.
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PTO Recruiting
The PTO Board is recruiting for several open positions for next year 2022-2023. 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. If you would like to learn more about any of these positions, please email ptorecruiting@crossfieldpto.org
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2022 CTE SUMMER ENRICHMENT
Tech Adventure Camp
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What is Tech Adventure Camp?
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A weekly exploratory enrichment program aimed to give students the opportunity to explore the exciting program areas within Career and Technical Education.
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Details
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Eligibility: Current 2 to 6 graders
Time - 8:30 am to 2:00 pm* *Early drop off is available!
Location - Lake Braddock SS
Transportation from select FCPS schools is provided!
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Cost - $275 per week
Dates -
Week 1: July 11 - 15
Week 2: July 18 - 22
Week 3: July 25 - 29
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Weekly Themes
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Week 1: Welcome to Mars!
Week 2: Going Green
Week 3: Young Makers
To learn more about the themes, visit our website!
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How to Register
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Registration is open from January 31 to June 10, 2022.
Students can register online by visiting the Tech Adventure Camp website and clicking on the register button.
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Additional Information
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Visit this link for more information!
For questions, please contact Beth Mehr at bgmehr@fcps.edu
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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.
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.
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