Upcoming Dates:
March 4-8- Read Across America Week!
March 5- No School. Voting Day
Wednesday, March 13 - 2nd Annual Multicultural Fest & Art Show
Friday, March 15 - PTO-Sponsored Assembly featuring Author Wendy Wan-Long Shang & 35th Anniversary School Photo
Friday, April 26 - Crossfield v. Navy Basketball Event
Monday, June 10 - 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony
 Participation signup deadline has been extended to Friday, March 1!
We are seeking 10 more families or groups that would like to share their culture at the Crossfield United: Multicultural & Art Fest on March 13. You will be supplied with the tri-fold board and letter stickers. ALL PARTICIPANTS will be entered into a raffle drawing for a family 4-pack of tickets to the Crossfield vs. Navy basketball game & school spirit items. Learn more and sign up to participate HERE.
Volunteers are also needed to make this event a success. Do you have a middle schooler that needs service hours? We have lots of slots available for them to earn these. Learn more about what’s needed & sign up HERE to volunteer!
A few volunteer needs include:
- Assisting Mrs. Willis, our art teacher, with set-up for the art show. There are shifts during the school day on March 12 & 13. This includes organizing artwork, mounting backdrops, and hanging displays.
- Event set up before, during, and after. Tasks include placing tables in the gym, hanging signs, monitoring crowds during the event, and assisting with clean up at the end of the event.
Read Across America Spirit Week
Monday, March 4th- Multicultural Monday
Share with your class something unique about your culture.
Tuesday, March 5th- School Planning Day
No School for Students
Wednesday, March 6th- Wonderful Facts Wednesday
Wear something with your favorite nonfiction topic on it (star socks, animal shirt, cat necklace, etc.)
Thursday, March 7th- Thoughtful Thursday
Bring a book to school with a character you connect with or is like you in some way.
Friday, March 8th- Fashionable Friday
Wear a shirt that someone can read.
Part-time Dining Assistant Needed
The position for dining assistant, to work alongside Mrs. Elias, has been posted. Please contact our administrative assistant, Mrs. Eaton, at maeaton@fcps.edu for more information.
We are also open to hiring part-time dining assistants, working only certain days of the week or certain hours.
The official job posting is here.
Kiss & Ride
Important AM Kiss and Ride Reminders
Kiss and Ride is intended to be used for quick curbside drop-off/pick-up. A staff member will be present at Kiss and Ride from 9:00-9:15. If you choose to use the Kiss and Ride drop-off option in the morning, please be mindful of the following procedures and expectations:
- Students will unload from the right passenger side of the car only.
- Drivers must remain in the car.
- Cars must remain in a single file line. There is no passing.
- If you arrive after 9:15, you must park and escort your child to the main office entrance. Students should not get dropped off at Kiss and Ride if no staff member is present.
If the Kiss and Ride procedures do not work for your family/situation, please plan to park and walk your child up to the main entrance.
If you choose to park and walk up, it is highly recommended that you use the larger parking lot past the bus loop. The Kiss and Ride lot is typically very crowded, more so with the construction. Pedestrians crossing in front of the cars in the Kiss and Ride line add an additional safety risk, so if you do choose to park in the Kiss and Ride lot, please be extremely mindful of yourself and your child’s safety as you cross.
Weber's Self-Service Dog Wash
Monday, February 19 - Saturday, March 2
Get a jump start on your spring cleaning by bathing your dog at Weber’s Pet Supermarkets state of the art self service dog wash. They provide everything but the dirty dog!
Every dog washed from Monday, February 19 - Saturday, March 2 benefits our Crossfield community so tell everyone to visit Weber’s at their new location in Hunters Woods Plaza, Reston.
Weber’s is open Monday-Saturday.
 This free, event will include interactive booths, food, performances, and more!
The first 150 kids to arrive will received a “Passport” that they can get stamped as they visit different booths.
Crossfield vs. Navy Basketball Game
6th Grade Girls Coach Needed,
6th Grade Players &
5th/6th Grade Spirit Squad
Last week to register! Our basketball and spirit squad practices start next week! Sign up before registration closes this Friday (3/1) to participate in this highly anticipated event that promotes fun and school spirit!
We are in need of coaches for our girls team! Please sign up here.
Girls basketball practice: Tuesdays (3/12 and 4/9) and Wednesdays (3/6, 3/20, 4/3, 4/17 and 4/24) from 4 - 5:15pm in the gym (excludes Spring Break)
Boys basketball practice: Thursdays from 4 - 5:15pm in the gym, March 7 - April 25 (excluding Spring Break)
Spirit Squad practice: Thursdays from 4 - 5:15pm in the cafeteria, March 7 - April 25 (excluding Spring Break)
Please register by Friday, March 1st to participate. Player and Spirit Squad Sign Up.
Tutoring
FCPS offers free online tutoring to all students anytime, anywhere, on any device.
Tutors can help you with reading, math, and so much more! You can connect by text-chat or voice. Tutors are available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Mandarin/Chinese and French. Students can access Tutor.com through their Schoology account.
Tutor.com for Elementary School Students
Questions?
Contact Simi Sitaram, Crossfield Family Liaison at ssitaram@fcps.edu
SAVE THE DATE!
You don't want to miss our second annual Multicultural Fest & Art Show! Mark your calendars for March 13, 2024 from 6:30-8:30PM. Information about how you can participate will come out soon!
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
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
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