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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 2, Issue 15; February 4, 2024
On February 2nd, Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow. According to folklore, that means we will see an early spring this year!
Happy Groundhog's Day, from Phil's "Instafamous" Cousin, Chunk Jr.!
Dear CRES Community,
We hope that you are enjoying this wonderful weather this weekend! So far, it seems like the groundhog is right. It will be an early spring!
This past week, we hosted two community conversations. These informal meetings provided a valuable opportunity to address your questions and discuss matters that are vital to student welfare and learning.
Throughout the conversations, we explored various topics and concerns, reflecting our collective dedication to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for all students. Your input and perspectives help us better understand the needs of our community and inform our efforts to enhance student success.
Presently, we are exploring innovative ways to reimagine our service delivery model for instruction to ensure it remains inclusive and responsive to the needs of all learners, including those in our advanced academic program. By embracing new approaches and leveraging the latest research and best practices, we aim to create an enriched learning environment that fosters the growth and development of every student. Your input and collaboration are integral as we work together to shape the future of our academic programs to better serve the diverse needs of our community.
Please RSVP here if you are interested in being a part of our online or in-person focus groups that will explore potential instructional approaches for students in grades 3 through 6. At this time, we are interested in determining how many families would like to participate so that we can begin to prepare for these guided discussions. A date will be confirmed and shared with you in our next newsletter.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Dr. Hertzberg, Ms. Wu, Ms. Baugh, Ms. Helmer, and Ms. Ford
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Upcoming PTA Meeting and Special Presentation:
“Parenting in an AI World”
February 13th, 6:15 pm
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Keeping up with Tech trends can be overwhelming, and advances often move faster than we do! Not only is it important to stay up-to-date on emerging technology, it is important to know what your kids are using and how to talk to them about online safety and ethical technology use.
Please join us on February 13th at 6:15 pm, before the PTA meeting, for an informative and conversational session with Rebecca Link, Director of Training at Rohirrim, an AI company, and a parent of two FCPS students. She will cover the basics on technology, AI, and best practices in guiding your children.
Please RSVP here so we can prepare for your participation!
New Student Registration is Open for the 2024-2025 School Year!
Registration is available online or you can pick-up paperwork in our front office.
Required documents for registration:
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Proof of residency: A deed, lease agreement
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Proof of birth: Original birth certificate
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Health documentation: A certificate of physical examination including required screenings completed within the last 12 months prior to starting school by a US licensed physician.
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New Preschool students, visit the Early Childhood Registration page.
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Non-parent registrations, visit the Special Registration Situations page.
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Rising kindergarten students that were enrolled in one of our FCPS preschool programs this year, contact the registrar at the school the student will attend kindergarten for the upcoming school year. School information can be found on the Schools and Centers page.
Please contact Patricia Kirkpatrick, our School Information Assistant (SIA), for more information. She can also be reached via phone at 703-227-2605.
For support in Spanish, please contact Mary Pierri, 703-227-2656.
For support in Korean, please contact Toyon Eum, 571-536-8009.
Superintendent to Present FY 2025 Proposed Budget
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will present the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Proposed Budget at the School Board meeting on Thursday, February 8, at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Reid’s presentation, as well as other budget documents, will be available after she presents to the board.
View the meeting on FCPS Cable TV Channel 99 (Verizon Channel 11), the FCPS YouTube Channel, or the FCPS website. To watch School Board meetings dubbed in Spanish, please visit the FCPS en Español YouTube channel.
If you would like language interpretation or American Sign Language support for any School Board meeting, please contact the board clerk. Find your School Board member and how to contact them on the School Board Members webpage.
🚍 Here Comes the Bus
Want to know if your child's bus is on schedule or where the bus is? Here Comes the Bus® is an easy-to-use website and app that enables parents to see the location of their child’s school bus — almost in real time — on a smartphone, tablet, or personal computer.
Parents can track multiple buses if their children don’t all ride the same bus; know exactly when children arrive at school or the bus stop; and receive customized text and/or email notifications about bus locations, schedule changes, or delays.
To get started, download the app from the Apple iOS or Android app store. Check out the Here Comes the Bus and Frequently Asked Questions webpages for more information.
Already using the Here Comes the Bus app? Send your feedback to HCTB@fcps.edu.
Note: eNotify text messaging will continue to be used for reporting bus delays and bus incidents.
Ronnie Ram's Tweet or InstagRAM of the Week!
We love highlighting learning experiences that support the acquisition of Portrait of a Graduate attributes and skills across our classrooms!
Our second graders had a productive week of learning! Check out their art work illustrating many connections between Native American tribes!
Two of our second grade classes ended the week with a publication celebration! Check out this reel highlighting our emerging authors!
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 hashtags, #CRESCulture and #CRESConnections, for more awesome highlights from Centre Ridge!
We also expanded our social media presence! Find us on Instagram for all our #CRESConnections!
DedicatED: For Parents and Teachers
Experience Theatre at the Library with Globe Openstage!
Are you or your children enthusiastic about theater? The Fairfax County Public Library (FCPL) provides an array of performances tailored to theater enthusiasts of all ages! Whether you're drawn to live performances, storytelling sessions, or dramatic readings, there is something for everyone to enjoy at the library!
Don't forget about "Free With Your Library Friday!"
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February is Black History Month, an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about Black History month.
Are you ready for some BINGO? See you this Friday!
Snacks and drink sales support 6th grade end-of-the-year festivities!
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
February 5th-9th: National School Counseling Week (Let's hear it for Ms. Jackson and Ms. DiBartolo! Highlights of their efforts will be included in next week's Ram Gram!)
February 6th: Grade 4 Strings Concert, 6:30 pm, Gym
February 8th: Let's celebrate! We are 100 days smarter!
February 9th: PTA Sponsored BINGO Night! (Doors open at 6:30 pm.)
February 13th: "Parenting in an AI World" presentation, 6:15 pm, followed by our PTA meeting, 7 pm (library and online). Please RSVP here.
See the complete 2023-2024 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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