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Mark Your Calendars
Mark Your Calendars
February 23: Military Family Event 5:30 - 7:30 at Cub Run Elementary in the cafeteria
February 24: PTA Event: Ice Skating 1:10 - 3:00 at Reston SkateQuest
Looking Ahead
March 5: School Planning Day | Student Holiday
March 7: Cub Run Science Fair
March 13: Picture Day
March 19: PTA General Meeting - Cub Run library 7:00 - 8:00
March 22: End of Quarter
March 25 - 29: Holidays/Spring Break
April 1 & 2:Student Holidays
2023-2024 School Year Calendar
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Message from Mrs. Miller
Dear Cub Run Elementary School Community,
I am thrilled to begin my first week at Cub Run and to be joining this extraordinary school community! It is an honor to serve as your new principal and become part of such a dedicated community.
I want to thank Ms.Teresa Fennessy for her outstanding contributions while she was our interim principal. I also want to thank Ms.Nausheen Haider for her exceptional leadership during this time of transition. I am thankful for their excellent communication and collaboration since my announcement and during this transition.
My experiences in Fairfax County Public Schools began as a student at Centreville High School and I am now in my nineteenth year serving as an educator in Fairfax County. I began as a substitute teacher and then school counselor at McNair Elementary School. I had the privilege to serve both the McNair Elementary and Deer Park Elementary School communities as assistant principal. For the last four years, I was very proud to serve as the principal at Olde Creek Elementary School.
As I embark on this new journey, I want to share with you my initial priorities as your principal:
Listening: My first and foremost objective is to listen – to students, teachers, parents, and staff. I want to understand your hopes, concerns, and aspirations for our school. I'm eager to learn about the unique culture and traditions that make Cub Run special. I believe true understanding will help me make informed decisions that benefit the entire community.
Building Relationships: Strong partnerships are crucial for student success. I'm committed to building positive relationships with each and every one of you, fostering collaboration and mutual respect.
Communication & Collaboration: Open communication and teamwork are key to a thriving school environment. I want to work together to build a caring culture where everyone feels valued, safe, and supported. I believe transparency, inclusivity, and collaboration are essential for creating a learning environment where every child has access to high quality instruction.
I was excited to kick off my first week joining our PTA meeting on Tuesday evening. It was wonderful to meet those of you who were able to attend in-person or virtually. In the coming weeks, I look forward to meeting more of you. I am eager to learn about your experiences, aspirations, and what makes our school so special. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions, concerns, or simply want to introduce yourself. I hope to see many of you at our military family event on Friday and ice skating on Saturday! Together, we belong!
My best,
Melissa Miller
Principal
 Students from Mrs. Dent's fifth grade class study energy flow as they use a lightbulb and battery to observe which wire connections cause the bulb to light up.
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Purple Up!
April is Month of the Military Child! Purple Up Day is April 17th, 2024. We encourage everyone to wear purple to show support for military connected students in FCPS. Here is a link to the FCPS PurpleUp! shirt or hoodie if you would like to order one. It will ship directly to your home, but if you have friends and neighbors who would like to order, we encourage you to combine orders to save on shipping costs!
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Eating Disorder Parent Information
The Code of Virginia, 22.1-273.2 requires Virginia Public Schools to provide, on an annual basis, parent educational information regarding eating disorders for students in grades five through twelve.
According to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA 2023),
Eating disorders are serious but treatable mental and physical illnesses that can affect people of all genders, ages, races, religions, ethnicities, sexual orientations, body shapes, and weights. In the United States, 28.8 million Americans will suffer from an eating disorder at some point in their lives.
There is no single cause of an eating disorder. Rather, it is a complex combination of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors that converge and set off an individual’s predisposed genetic vulnerability.
In collaboration with the Fairfax County Health Department, FCPS has developed a web page with detailed information and resources to be provided to parents and guardians of Fairfax County Public Schools. This information may be found at Eating Disorders.
SEL Screener
The spring Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener will be administered to students in grades 3-6 between Feb 26-Mar 15. Students use the SEL Screener twice a year to share their perspectives on how well their school and community help them develop skills they need to succeed. The screener works by asking questions or presenting statements that students can think about and respond to. More information is available about the SEL Screener by accessing this link:
https://www.fcps.edu/student-tests-and-assessments/student-assessment-details/social-emotional-screener
If you have any questions please reach out to our SEL Screener Lead, Kristen Buesing, at kabuesing@fcps.edu.
Sign Up for FCPS Summer Camps
Registration is now open for several summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools.
Tech Adventure Camp is available forcurrent grade K-5 students to explore STEAM, culinary, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for elementary students who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Visit the E-IFTA webpage to register
FCPS Proposed Budget Highlights (2024-25):
- At the last board meeting, Dr. Reid presented a proposed FCPS budget for the 2024-25 school year. Highlights include:
- ✅ Competitive compensation: 6% compensation adjustment
- ✅ Support for all students: Maintaining class sizes, additional support for students eligible for free/reduced price meals, special ed, and ESOL
- ✅ Expanding athletics (HS boys volleyball & girls wrestling) and fine/performing arts stipends
- ✅ Continuing multiyear initiatives: Inclusive preschool, environmental initiatives & modernized HR systemSee the details and watch her presentation: https://bit.ly/49uV9hr
- See the Budget Development Calendar: https://bit.ly/3ODUSkn
Quick Links and Phone Numbers
Helpful Resources
Technology Help Desk:1-833-921-3277/ https://itweb.fcps.edu/itsupport/
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