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To read our newsletter in other languages, please view it on the Centre Ridge website.
Para leer nuestro boletín en otros idiomas, visite la página web de Centre Ridge.
لقراءة النشرة الإخبارية بلغات أخرى ، يرجى الاطلاع عليها على الموقع الإلكتروني
영어가 아닌 다른 언어로 뉴스레터를 보시기 원하시면 이 웹사이트를 클릭하여 주십시오.
.اس نیوزلیٹر کو دوسری زبانوں میں پڑھنے کیلئے ، براہ مہربانی ہماری ویب سائیٹ ملاحظہ کیجیئے
Volume 1, Issue 30; June 11, 2023
"Things can fill up a classroom, but love makes it a home."
While we welcome the summer months, we realize that change can be difficult for many of our students. If your child needs support with the school to summer transition, please contact a member of our CARE team (Ms. Bouveron, Ms. Hartle, Ms. DiBartolo, or Ms. Jackson).
Centre Ridge will always be your cozy, second home!
Dear CRES Community,
Is it really the last week of school?! We can hardly believe it! With these last few days upon us, we still have so much to look forward to, including grade level celebrations and our 6th grade promotion ceremony! This year, we will be livestreaming and recording the promotion from our YouTube account to support all family members who are unable to be in attendance. Suffice it to say, we have much to commemorate this week, and we look forward to sharing our gratitude and admiration for all students, staff, and families!
Tomorrow, at 5 pm, in our school library or via Zoom, we are hosting our first State of CRES address which will highlight student academic progress and put a spotlight on our desired state for the 2023-2024 year! We are continually seeking ways to learn and grow alongside our students and families, and it is important that we make decisions that honor our immediate and future needs. Please RSVP so that we can prepare enough seats and materials. In addition, we will have two very special guests joining us tomorrow who will expand the ways we support students and families next year. Please consider attending our presentation so that you can become acquainted with our Academic Dean, Ms. Miah Ford, and our Dean of Engagement, Ms. Karen Helmer. We are so excited to share more about their roles and responsibilities for next year!
This summer, we will continue to communicate important information to you through our Ram Gram, including the days for Open House and Back to School Night. We are busily planning ahead and hope to have that information to you very soon!
Dr. Hertzberg, Ms. Wu, and Ms. Baugh
Mental Wellness Summer Supports
The FCPS Office of Intervention and Prevention Services will offer virtual Mental Wellness Consultations from June 26th to August 4th. Any FCPS parent or secondary student can schedule a 45-minute consultation with a school psychologist or school social worker by phone or videoconference. Consultations will be offered in two ways:
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- Directly to parents of students in any grade level. This consultation provides an opportunity for parents to receive guidance on how to support their child’s social, emotional, and academic success. Information about community resources will also be provided.
- Directly to students in middle or high school. This consultation provides an opportunity for middle and high school students to receive guidance and support for concerns related to anxiety, mood, behavior, peer or family interactions, or school transitions and changes. Strategies and tools can also be provided to address academic challenges such as organization and time management.
All parents and secondary students are encouraged to take advantage of this service. Consultations can be requested online or by calling 703-503-2520 and leaving a message.
Summer Fun for All!
Summer Camps and Adapted Recreation
The Family Resource Center has recently published a list with dozens of summer camps including general camps, camps for students with a variety of needs, and camps for children of military personnel. They’ve also prepared a list of adapted resources, sorted by activity, that are inclusive for children and adults of various physical abilities.
The Family Resource Center (FRC) provides resources and support for all families and school staff. They offer a free library, confidential consultations, and informational webinars. For more information, call 703-204-3941, email frc@fcps.edu or visit their website.
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Take Tutor.com on the Road!
Tutor.com continues to be available to all students, at no cost, to continue summer learning. Visit the Summer Access Tutor.com webpage for more information on how to access the online service throughout the summer.
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Strategic Plan Vote at Next School Board Meeting
Superintendent Reid recently presented FCPS’s new Strategic Plan to the School Board. The Board will vote on the plan at their meeting on Thursday, June 15th. Find out how to watch the Board meeting.
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We look forward to highlighting learning experiences that support the acquisition of Portrait of a Graduate attributes and skills across our classrooms.
If you are seeking some real collaboration, you need only to view the evidence below from the epic water balloon battle between Ms. Reed's 4th Grade Class and the CRES Principals' Team!
Students and staff #communicated and #collaborated to have as much fun as possible!
For more information on Portrait of a Graduate, ask your child how they are a communicator, collaborator, critical and creative thinker, goal-directed and resilient individual, or ethical and global citizen. Or, click here!
Please click on our main hashtag, #CRESCulture, for more awesome highlights from Centre Ridge! There are just too many to highlight them all!
Tweet, tweet, CRES Community!
DedicatED: For Parents and Teachers
Fairfax County Public Library's
Summer Reading Adventure!
June 16th-August 18th
The "Summer Reading Adventure" is for youth and adults, and participating is as easy as 1-2-3!
- Go to fairfaxcounty.beanstack.org and pre-register for the Summer Reading Adventure appropriate for you or your children.
- Depending on your age, earn ten or fifteen virtual badges by reading or listening to books, reading for 20 or 30 minutes, completing activities or a combination of all three.
- Once you have earned your badges, visit your local library branch and receive prizes. Youth finishers will receive a coupon booklet. Adult finishers will receive a coupon sheet. All ages will receive a coupon sheet from Fairfax County Park Authority.
Attend our virtual program on June 20 at 7 p.m. and Learn About Our Summer Reading Adventure: All Together Now.
Additional information has also been shared through your child's teacher. Check your weekly TelegRAMS!
All CRES library books were due last week. Please return any overdue library books this week. Thank you!
Please Mark Your Calendars!
Great news! Centre Ridge Elementary School's events are now easily added to your own personal calendar. To find out how to download our calendar feed, please go here.
June 12th-16th: CRES Spirit Week! (*See above!*)
June 15th: 6th Grade Promotion, 9:15, Centre Ridge Gym
June 16th: Last Day of School; two-hour early release
June 19th: Juneteenth; FCPS buildings are closed.
June 20th & 21st: Teacher Workdays
See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar.
FCPS Cares Program
Recognizing employees who go above and beyond
FCPS Cares is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize those who go above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story so we can all acknowledge the outstanding work of FCPS, and more specifically, Centre Ridge employees.
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Ram Reflection
To provide feedback directly to Dr. Hertzberg, please use the QR code, or click on this link. Thank you, in advance, for sharing your thinking!
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