Upcoming Dates:
Wednesday, August 30 - PTO - Bruster's Spirit Night
Friday & Monday, September 1- 4 - Labor Day Break
Monday & Tuesday, September 11-12 - Back to School Nights
Wednesday, September 13 - Students Picture Day
Monday, September 25 - Holiday, No School
 Friday, Sept 1 & Monday, Sept. 4 are Labor Day holidays for all FCPS employees & students. We hope everyone takes the long weekend to celebrate a strong start to the school year!
Bruster's Spirit Night
August 30 (5:30-8:00 PM)
Let's kick off our first week back to school with a celebration at Bruster's Ice Cream for our first spirit night of the school year!
Enjoy a sweet treat and check out our surprise ice cream scoopers!
Date: Wednesday, August 30
Time: 5:00-8:00 pm
Location: 3903 Fair Ridge Dr Ste S, Fairfax, VA 22033
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Picture Day is September 13
Student pictures will take place during the regular school day in our gym. We have a new vendor this year. Please click here for more information or to preorder.
 Back to School Nights
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Kindergarten
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Monday, September 11
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5:45-6:30 pm
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1st Grade
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Monday, September 11
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5:45-6:30 pm
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2nd Grade
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Monday, September 11
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6:40-7:25 pm
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3rd Grade
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Tuesday, September 12
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5:45-6:30 pm
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4th Grade
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Tuesday, September 12
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5:45-6:30 pm
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5th Grade
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Tuesday, September 12
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6:40-7:25 pm
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6th Grade
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Tuesday, September 12
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6:40-7:25 pm
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2023 Student Rights and Responsibilities
FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities document (SR&R) explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. In late June, the School Board approved changes to the SR&R for the 2023-24 school year. Updates include a revision of dress code expectations, bystander expectations for students witnessing harmful or unsafe behaviors, bullying, and substance abuse responses. Read Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid’s letter to families regarding the SR&R.
 Ms. Settar's Kindergarten class is focused and working hard during our second week of school.
We need your consent!
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) uses a variety of resources to support student learning. Some of the digital resources your child may use this year require parental consent. By completing the digital form linked on our website, you provide permission for your child to use the FCPS-approved online tools listed as part of an instructional program. Need technical help completing the consent form? This page has been designed to help you. Thank you for supporting our instructional programs at Crossfield!
Fall Assessment Information
It is exciting to reconnect with students and families. Welcome back!
To support instruction and intervention planning your child will be participating in a variety of formative assessments this fall.
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iReady Universal Screener
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Grades 4-6
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August 22-September 29
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Oral Reading Fluency
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some students in Grades 4-6
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August 22-September 29
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CORE Phonics Survey
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some students in Grades 1-3
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August 22-October 20
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Developmental Spelling Analysis
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Grades 1-6
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August 22-October 20
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iReady Universal Screener
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Grades 1-3
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September 5-September 29
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Oral Reading Fluency
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Grades 1-3
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September 5-September 29
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Early Mathematics Assessment System
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Kindergarten
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September 18-October 13
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Child Behavior Rating Scale
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Kindergarten
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September 18-October 13
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You can find information about general timing of iReady, Oral Reading Fluency, Developmental Spelling Assessment and other grade level testing on the grade level tests webpage: https://www.fcps.edu/student-assessment/grade-level-tests.
Additional information can be found at the iReady Universal Screener webpage: https://www.fcps.edu/us.
If you have further questions about these assessments, please contact your student’s teacher or Barbara Fant, Assistant Principal and School Test Coordinator ( bdfant@fcps.edu ).
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Room Parents Needed
We are lucky to have you as part of our great school community. We encourage all parents to sign up to indicate your interests in volunteering with the PTO this year.
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Spirit Wear
Gear up for the school year with Crossfield spirit wear! Enjoy a 30% discount across our entire website August 15th - September 14thduring the back-to-school sale. With hundreds of designs waiting for you, shop now and get your order in just 10-12 business days! Shop at
https://1stplace.sale/97237
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FUN RUN
SAVE THE DATE & GET EXCITED - our annual CROSSFIELD FUN RUN will be October 26th. The CROSSFIELD FUN RUN is organized and run by the PTO and we’re looking for more volunteers! Consider joining the FUN RUN COMMITTEE to help this amazing event that raises funds for our students, teachers and school. Or consider becoming a FUN RUN SPONSOR. Local businesses can support the event to help cover costs and receive marketing benefits. The sponsorship deadline is September 9th.
If you’re interested in volunteering or learning more, please contact Robyn Bywater at robynbywater@gmail.com and Mindy Scardamalia at mindy.scardamalia@crossfieldpto.org. Let’s make this year’s FUN RUN the best one yet!
Harris Teeter Together in Education Program
Harris Teeter's Together in Education program gives schools a chance to earn funds when you link your VIC card and shop Harris Teeter brands. Harris Teeter has donated over $32.4 million to Together in Education schools since 1998! When you shop Harris Teeter brands, a percentage of your purchase is donated to your school. There are NO LIMITS to how much a school can earn. Link your card via this google form or in store by mentioning Crossfield Elementary School or code 5139. VIC Cards must be re-linked every August!
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Medications
Medications MUST be dropped off at Crossfield by a parent. Do not send your child to school with their medications. Our heath room and clinic health aide, Ms. Deshene, is now located in room A9.
Laptops
Due to the increasing amount of lost laptop chargers and broken laptops, we must begin charging families when these incidents occur. If your child loses their laptop charger or damages their laptop, we will use School Bucks to issue you a fee for replacement and/or repair.
Parent Vue
Access the FCPS secure solution for information about your child's attendance, class performance, demographic data, and more.
https://www.fcps.edu/family-resources/technology/student-information-system-sis/sis-parentvue/sis-parent-account
My School Bucks
Lunches, Field Trips, laptop repair fees. This is the primary way to send money to the school.https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/getmain?requestAction=home
School Supply Lists
https://crossfieldes.fcps.edu/academics/school-supply-lists
Free and Reduced-Price Meals Application
https://www.fcps.edu/frm
Opt-out Forms
https://www.fcps.edu/system/files/forms/2023-08/2023-24_one-pageflyer.pdf
Lunch Menus
https://fcps.nutrislice.com/menus-eula
Salad Bar
Please consider having your child watch this video about our Salad Bar!
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