Upcoming Dates:
May 1 - May 5 - Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
May 11 - May 24 - SOL Testing
May 17 & 18 - PTO - Breakfast with Buddies
Monday, May 29 - Memorial Day Holiday!
IReady Universal Screener
First through sixth grade students at Crossfield will take iReady assessments April 24-June 9. The iReady Universal Screener webpage has more information about these assessments. Please contact your student’s teacher or our test coordinator, Lea Fadden, with questions.
Standards of Learning (SOL) Testing
Students at Crossfield will be taking SOLs May 11-May 24. Please see the detailed schedule below to find your student’s assigned testing dates. For more information about these important assessments, view the official SOL notification letter and the FCPS SOL page and/or VDOE SOL page.
Got Sneakers?
Extended until Friday May 5th!
Bring your old Sneakers to Crossfield! The PTO is sponsoring a sneaker recycling program. There will be a bin in the lobby through Friday May 5th. The sneakers will be sent to GotSneakers which is a recycling organization that will pay Crossfield for the sneakers we donate. They will recirculate or recycle the sneakers. To learn more visit https://gotsneakers.com/
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Breakfast with Buddies
May 17 & 18
Breakfast with Buddies is coming up on May 17 & 18! Students may invite buddies for a donut breakfast before school in the cafeteria. You won't want to miss it.
- Wednesday, May 17, 8:15-9:00am (A-L suggested)
- Thursday, May 18, 8:15-9:00am (M-Z suggested) *If you have schedule constraints, feel free to attend either day
Mark your calendar & RSVP now! Sponsored by the Crossfield PTO.
Volunteers are needed to help make these favorite annual events happen! Please sign-up here to help.
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2023-24 Class Placement
If you would like to provide Mr. Granieri with feedback regarding your child's class placement for next school year, please email crossfieldplacement@fcps.edu
SPRING KINDERGARTEN ASSESSMENT
The Virginia Kindergarten Readiness Program (VKRP) assessments provide actionable information that will assist teachers, school leaders, and parents/guardians in supporting student success in school and to better understand school readiness skills across the state of Virginia. This spring, April 17-May 19, kindergarten students at Crossfield will participate in the three assessment components of the VKRP, which measure literacy, mathematics, self-regulation, and social skills. More information about the assessment can be found on the FCPS Virginia Kindergarten Readiness Program Parent Notification webpage.
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Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Spotlight
The five competencies of Social Emotional Learning:
Self-Awareness
Self-Management
Responsible Decision-Making
Relationship Skills
Social Awareness
Grades 3-6 students took the SEL Screener (social emotional learning) in March and parents should have received score reports in May. If you’re wondering what these results mean, please take a look at the family guide which includes some helpful conversation starters for each domain. You can also find the exact questions asked on the screener here. Please contact our school counselors, Lea Fadden (K,1,2,3,5) and Ashley Mangan (4 & 6) with any questions. For even more great resources on supporting SEL at home, please visit CASEL: Our Children Are Leaders.
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Virginia Medicaid
Normal processes for enrolling in Medicaid began March 2023! If you are receiving Medicaid or FAMIS health coverage, learn how this change can impact your current health coverage by clicking here.
Kindergarten Registration:
It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…
Kindergarten registration is open at Crossfield and other schools in Fairfax County. Parents of students entering kindergarten in August, should follow the instructions at this link to complete the 5-step process for student enrollment. Appointments at Crossfield may be made with Kristy Kim. She can be reached at 703-295-1100 or kskim1@fcps.edu.
Covid Case Manager
Please include our Principal, Mark Granieri, on emails alerting Crossfield that your child has tested positive for Covid. Mr. Granieri will communicate with families with the official letter and a timeline for returning to school for covid-positive students. Mr. Granieri’s email is mtgranieri@fcps.edu
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