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Today's message includes the following:
- Message from the Principal
- Veteran's Day Concert
- Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid's message for our Veterans.
- Thanksgiving Lunch Menu (Students Only)
- Toy Drive
- FLE Parent Information Session
- Calendar Survey
- Nominations still open for the 2022-2023 FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards!
- American Education Week!
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Community Review Begins for Secondary World Languages Basal Resources
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Framework for Special Education Enhancement Plan
- FCPS Strategic Plan
- Score Reporting to Families
- Academic Matters
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Want to Work for FCPS? Subs, Monitors, and Others Needed!
- Mark Your Calendars
- Translations
Dear Cub Run Families,
We can all feel the temperatures drop as this second half of November sets in! While the high temps were still in the 70s last week, families and staff came together for a Cub Run Clean Up day, where students, families, and staff came out to trim, rake, and mulch!
The biggest project was the set up of another outdoor space with logs for seats near our butterfly garden! We hope you'll stop by and take a look as you drop your children off at school, pick them up in the afternoons, or stop by on the weekend. This space is located near our Cub Run Little Library, so feel free to grab a book, take a seat, and enjoy this outdoor space!
On Monday, November 14, 1st grade teacher Mrs. Tracy Cousino and I were proud to attend the FCPS School Board meeting to accept a certificate of recognition for Cub Run's new status as a purple star school. Along with 40 other schools, this honor recognizes the support that we offer to our military families. I am grateful to Mrs. Cousino for spearheading this initiative, and to Mrs. Monique Norwood for serving as our military family liaison.
I hope that everyone has a good rest of the week!
Warmly,
Mrs. Lorenzi
Principal
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Our Third Grade students did a great job last Thursday honoring our Veterans. Kudos to Kristi Shultz for conducting a great performance!
Here is a link to the recorded version of our Third Grade Veterans Day concert: Veteran Day Concert
In this video, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid expresses how grateful FCPS is to all veterans and to all the families of veterans.
Thanksgiving Menu-Students Only
As you know, the annual Thanksgiving luncheon that included inviting our students’ parents, guardians, and family members in years past has not been offered over the last few years due to COVID-19. This school year, FCPS Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) is excited to be able to provide a Thanksgiving lunch menu for students on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Unfortunately, FCPS has reported that supply chain challenges continue to impact daily operations of the FNS; as a result, the lunch this year will be not be open to parents, guardians, and other guests. We share in your disappointment and hope that we can bring back the family Thanksgiving luncheon next year.
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As a reminder, schools and offices will be closed November 23-25. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! Classes will resume on Monday, November 28. See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar.
Cub Run SCA is holding their annual holiday Toy Drive November 14-18. Please bring new and unwrapped toy donations to the bin in the lobby, or to Mrs. Buesing’ s office in Theatre 2. Toys will go directly to families in need in our community. Please reach out to our SCA Sponsor (Mrs. Buesing - kabuesing@fcps.edu) with any questions.
FLE Information & Parent Preview Night
Students in grades K-6 participate in Family Life Education (FLE) instruction. Students in kindergarten through grade three receive instruction in an emotional and social health unit. For more information about the FCPS Family Life Education program, please see the detailed grade-level program descriptions at https://www.fcps.edu/academics/elementary-family-life-education-fle.
In addition, grade level-specific curriculum lessons are available for review in Schoology. To find those lessons, log into your Schoology account with your SIS login.
Parents/guardians who do not wish to have their child participate in FLE instruction may choose to opt their child out of any or all of the lessons. If you would like to opt your child out of one or more lessons, please fill out the opt out forms online at https://www.fcps.edu/academics/elementary-family-life-education-fle. If you have already indicated your desire to opt your child out of FLE lessons by using the form provided earlier in the school year, you do not need to complete another form.
A virtual parent preview night will be held on Thursday, November 17th from 6:30 - 7:30 (link will be shared via an e-Notify email).
Feedback Welcome on Proposed Family Life Education Changes
The Fairfax County School Board is reviewing recommended changes to the Family Life Education (FLE) curriculum and invites public feedback as part of the review process. In May 2022, the Family Life Education Curriculum Advisory Committee (FLECAC) presented recommended curriculum changes, to go into effect for the 2023-24 school year. Those changes include adopting gender-combined instruction, and exploring instruction of gender identity, recommended media, and other instructional changes.
The recommendations reflect leading education and child development research and expert advice. According to research cited in the recommendations, these changes will create a more inclusive learning environment, result in higher academic achievement for students, and improve school climate.
Public feedback will be shared with FLECAC and the School Board. FCPS staff and the School Board will consider all feedback but are unable to reply to individuals.
The public feedback form will be available on our website Family Life Education Community Review Of New Materials and will be open October 31st through December 1st.
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Calendar Survey: Make Your Voice Heard!
FCPS employees, parents/caregivers, and students in grades 7-12 were emailed an invitation to take the 2023-24 School Year Calendar Survey. This survey is part of an annual process to gather input from the community to help develop the school year calendar for the following year. Please complete the survey by Thursday, December 1, and make your voice heard! For more information or help filling out the survey, please visit our website.
Last Chance to Nominate a Cub Run Staff Member for 2022-2023 FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards!
To submit a nomination for a Cub Run Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through this Google nomination form by Friday, November 18. You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees (one individual may only nominate one employee per category.)
All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The eligibility requirements are below.
Outstanding Teacher
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category.
Outstanding New Teacher
Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category
Outstanding Principal
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)
Outstanding New Principal
Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)
Outstanding Leader
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal):
Common positions in this category: Assistant and Associate Principals, Director of Student Activities, Director of Student Services
Outstanding Professional Employee
Eligibility: At least one year experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership
Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school
Outstanding Operational Employee
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee
Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, All Parent Liaisons (regardless of how they are paid)
The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, November 18th.
If you have any questions, please contact Jenny Sisk at jeschoensisk@fcps.edu.
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 American Education Week
For American Education Week, November 14-18, we celebrate ALL who work in our school communities: Bus drivers, cafeteria workers, counselors, support staff, teachers, leadership, and others! Learn more from the National Education Association.
Want to recognize someone from your school who goes above and beyond? Submit a nomination to FCPS Cares.
Community Review Begins for Secondary World Languages Basal Resources
FCPS will adopt new Secondary (Grades 6-12) World Languages Basal Resources for the 2023-24 school year. Basal resources are the primary instructional resources used to teach a given subject. The process for selecting new resources includes an opportunity for the public to review the instructional materials being considered. Public review will run through Thursday, December 8. A review committee made up of community members, administrators, and teachers will meet in November and December to evaluate the materials under consideration as well as feedback from the community. Find more information on FCPS’ website.
Framework for Special Education Enhancement Plan
At the request of the School Board, the FCPS Office of Auditor General engaged American Institutes for Research® (AIR) to conduct an independent, third-party review of FCPS’ special education program in October 2020. AIR presented their final report during the School Board’s October 4 work session. View their key findings. Next steps include working with a diverse stakeholder group to develop a comprehensive Special Education Enhancement Plan to address areas of need.
For more information on the Special Education Review, visit FCPS’ Office of Auditor General webpage.
FCPS Strategic Planning that Reaches All
The strategic planning process is a community-wide effort. There will be many opportunities to share feedback or participate in a community meeting. We want our community to stay informed and be involved. You can help!
If you are an active member of a community organization or group who people look to for information, please consider signing up to be a key communicator during the strategic planning process. FCPS key communicators should have an interest in sharing information about the school division and encouraging involvement. Key communicators will:
- Receive regular updates including news, information, future events, and engagement opportunities.
- Share the information they receive with their group in a timely manner.
- Encourage group participation in engagement and feedback opportunities where appropriate and possible.
If you or someone from your organization would like to serve as an FCPS key communicator during the strategic planning process, please submit this form by Monday, November 28.
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Planificación estratégica de las FCPS que llega a todos
El proceso de planificación estratégica es un esfuerzo de toda la comunidad. En los próximos meses habrá actualizaciones periódicas y muchas oportunidades para compartir opiniones o participar en una reunión de la comunidad. Queremos asegurarnos de que nuestra comunidad esté informada y tenga la oportunidad de participar. ¡Usted puede ayudar! Si eres miembro de una organización o grupo comunitario, considera la posibilidad de inscribirte para ser un comunicador principal durante el proceso de planificación estratégica.
Los comunicadores principales son miembros activos de la comunidad a los que la gente acude para obtener información. Los comunicadores principales de FCPS tienen interés en compartir información sobre la división escolar y fomentar la participación. Los comunicadores principales lo harán lo siguiente:
- Reciba actualizaciones periódicas con noticias, información, eventos futuros y oportunidades de participación. Estas actualizaciones pueden ser en forma de correo electrónico o pueden incluir herramientas y otros materiales de uso público.
- Compartir la información que reciben con su grupo de manera oportuna.
- Fomentar la participación del grupo para que se comprometan y den su opinión cuando sea apropiado y posible.
Si usted o alguien de su organización desea servir como comunicador principal de FCPS durante el proceso de planificación estratégica, por favor complete y envíe este formulario antes del 28 de Noviembre.
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모두를 위한 FCPS의 전략적 계획 수립 방안전략 계획 프로세스(진행 과정)는 커뮤니티(지역사회) 전체의 노력이 될 것입니다. 앞으로 몇 달 동안 정기적인 업데이트 및 피드백 공유, 더불어 커뮤니티 회의에 참여할 많은 기회가 있을 것입니다. 커뮤니티가 저희의 진행 과정과 관련된 정보를 꾸준히 알림 받으실 수 있도록 도울 것이며, 직접 참석하실 기회도 열릴 것입니다. 여러분만이 도울 수 있습니다! 지역단체 또는 지역사회의 구성원인 경우 전략 계획 과정에서 Key Communicator (핵심 소통가)로 등록하는 것을 고려하십시오.
핵심 소통가는 주변의 사람들이 정보를 얻기 위해 찾는 지역 사회에서의 활동적인 구성원입니다. FCPS의 핵심 소통가는 학교 부서에 대한 정보를 공유하고 참여를 장려하는 데 중추 역할을 할 것입니다. 핵심 소통가는 다음을 수행합니다.
- 뉴스, 정보, 향후 행사 및 참여 기회를 포함한 정기적인 업데이트를 받습니다. 이러한 업데이트는 이메일 형식이거나 공개적으로 사용할 수 있는 툴킷(안내 가이드) 및 기타 자료를 포함할 수 있습니다.
- 받은 정보를 시의적절하게 공유해야 합니다.
- 가능한 한 많은 사람의 참여 및 피드백, 그룹 참여를 장려합니다.
귀하 또는 귀하가 소속해 있는 단체에서 누군가가 전략 계획 과정 FCPS 핵심 소통가 역할을 맡을 수 있다 생각하시면11 월 28까지 이 양식을 작성하여 제출하십시오.
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Score Reporting To Families
For the academic screenings that students complete in the fall, score report letters will be generated by FCPS, not each individual school. Most reports can be found in ParentVUE/SIS. If you do not yet have a ParentVUE/SIS account, please contact Ms. Doris Velez at davelez@fcps.edu
- VRKP grades PreK-K will be sent via U.S. Mail before winter break
- iReady grades 1-3 will be sent via U.S. Mail before Thanksgiving
- iReady grades 4-6 will be posted via SIS ParentVUE before winter break
Academic Matters
At the last School Board meeting, a new feature was introduced called Academic Matters. During this portion of the Board meeting, updates will be provided on important academic topics. At the November 3 meeting, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid talked about some common misconceptions concerning the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) assessment. Watch the presentation on YouTube.
Mark Your Calendar
October
November 14-18: Toy Drive in the lobby
November 17: Thanksgiving Lunch (Students Only)
November 17: Family Life Education (FLE) Parent Preview: 6:30 - 7:30 pm.
November 18: Last Day to submit a nomination for 2022-2023 FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards!
Looking Ahead:
November 23-25 : Thanksgiving Break
December 5-10: Cub Run Book Fair
*The full 2022-2023 FCPS calendar may be accessed here.
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 If you would like a translation of any of the information written in this communication, please contact our parent liaison, Lilith Albornoz at llalbornoz@fcps.edu.
إذا كنت ترغب في الحصول على نسخة مترجمة لأي من المعلومات المكتوبة في هذه الرسالة، يرجى الإتصال بوسيطة العائلة، Lilith Albornoz (ليليث ألبورنوز) على llalbornoz@fcps.edu.
گر مایل به دریافت نسخه ترجمه شده این اطلاعیه هستید ، لطفا با رابط والدین، خانم Lilith Albornoz از طریق ایمیل llalbornoz@fcps.edu تماس بگیرید.
이 전달문에 기록된 정보 가운데 번역본을 얻기 원하시면, 학부모 연락 담당인, Lilith Albornoz에게 이메일 (llalbornoz@fcps.edu)로 연락하시기 바랍니다 .
Si ustedes quisieran la traducción de cualquier parte de la información en esta comunicación, por favor, comuníquense con nuestra parent liaison, Lilith Albornoz —la persona que actúa como enlace entre la escuela y los padres que hablan español— enviando un correo electrónico a llalbornoz@fcps.edu.
اگر آپ ان تحریری معلومات کا ترجمعہ چاہتے ہیں تو براہ مہربانی ہمارے والدین کے رابطہ کار Lilith Albornoz سے llalbornoz@fcps.edu
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