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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 18; February 23, 2024
Get on the path to being college and career ready!
Dear CRES Community,
Did you know that February is also Career and Technical Education Month?
As we continue to nurture the academic growth and future aspirations of our students, we are excited to highlight the connection between AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) and Career and Technical Education (CTE) within our school community.
AVID, a program dedicated to preparing students for college and career success, aligns seamlessly with the principles and opportunities offered through Career and Technical Education. By fostering critical thinking, collaboration, organization, and inquiry skills, AVID empowers students to excel academically while preparing them for the diverse pathways available in both higher education and the workforce.
In line with our dedication to promoting college and career readiness, we are thrilled to announce that our school will be hosting a College and Career Week, culminating in a College and Career Fair for our students on March 22nd! This exciting event will provide our students with the chance to interact with professionals from diverse industries, learn about different career pathways, and explore post-secondary education options. We believe that events like these play a crucial role in inspiring and empowering our students to envision their futures and set ambitious goals for themselves.
We invite you to join us in supporting and encouraging our students as they embark on this journey of exploration and discovery. By instilling in them a sense of curiosity, determination, and resilience, we can help pave the way for their success in both their academic endeavors and future careers.
Thank you for your ongoing support and partnership in our shared mission of preparing our students for a bright and promising future!
Dr. Hertzberg, Ms. Wu, Ms. Baugh, Ms. Helmer, and Ms. Ford
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.
💻 Try Online Registration
Parents may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process.
When registering, parents will create (or log in to an existing) SIS ParentVUE account. Please note that passwords should be more than 12 characters long. If you have an existing account and your password is shorter, please update it when you log in.
Family Engagement Survey to Open March 3rd
FCPS is partnering with independent research firm K12 Insight to administer a Family Engagement Survey, which will be open from Sunday, March 3rd, to Friday, March 22nd. Your feedback is critical in helping FCPS to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs throughout the district. Survey topics include:
- Welcoming environment
- Communication
- Student success
- Advocacy
- Family and school partnerships
- Community partnerships
The survey will be available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Pashto, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
Parents/caregivers will receive the survey link via email from K12 Insight. A public link will also be posted on FCPS’ website. Paper surveys will be available in our front office. Please stay tuned for more information.
💭 Share Your Thoughts on Schoology
FCPS will be conducting voluntary, anonymous surveys on the use of Schoology from Monday, March 11th, to Friday, March 22nd. Surveys will be delivered to:
- Elementary students (grades 3-6) through the Schoology App Center.
- Secondary students via email from Naviance.
Student feedback will inform the school division’s use of Schoology and help improve its processes, communication, and professional learning for staff. FCPS’ Instructional Services Department will also be reaching out to families through focus groups.
Please contact Schoology@fcps.edu if you have questions.
Sully District Budget Town Hall
Please join Sully District School Board member Seema Dixit and Supervisor Kathy Smith for a joint town hall as they present the proposed FY 2025 Budgets and take your comments. Details of the Fairfax County budget can be found here. If you would like to ask a question regarding the FY25 Budget, please send an email to Sully@FairfaxCounty.gov with "Budget Town Hall" in the subject. Detailed information about the FCPS FY25 Budget can be found on our website and also detailed below.
When: Thursday, February 29, 2024
Time: 7 - 9 pm EST
Where: Rocky Run Middle School Lecture Hall
Address: 4400 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly, VA 20151
*If American Sign Language or language interpretation is needed, please submit your request by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 27, 2024.
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!
What's all the buzz about? Our first Scripps Spelling Bee!
Our participants in the 4th-6th grade demonstrated an incredible amount of #resilience! We are so proud of you!
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!
Check out our winners!
1st Place: William (5th grade)
2nd Place: Franklin (4th grade)
A special thank you to our "Queen Bee" and host, Mrs. Roxana Mariani, who added to her duties as a pre-K teacher to take on this role. We could not have done this without you, Mrs. Mariani!
To our judges (Ms. Schrickel, Ms. Kanchan, and Ms. Scharkowski) and our pronouncer (Ms. Abu-Obaid), you did a buzzworthy job, too!
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
Portrait of a Graduate Skills at Centre Ridge!
In February, we focused on being a communicator. We practiced: “I speak so others can understand me,” and “I listen and ask questions so I can understand.” We practiced these skills through morning meeting greetings and activities.
Here’s what it might look like in your child’s classroom:
- Facing the speaker
- Giving your attention to the speaker
Here’s what it might sound like in your child’s classroom:
- Asking questions for understanding and clarity (e.g.,: What do you mean by that? Why do you think that?)
- Speaking clearly
You can practice these skills at home by:
- Encouraging your student to listen to the person speaking by facing the speaker and giving their full attention
- Responding to the speaker with a question or comment that is on topic
For more information about the FCPS Portrait of a Graduate skills, click here!
Don't forget to join us for our Family Literacy Night, "Rams Read Like Champions," on Thursday, March 7th!
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
March 5th: Student holiday; The Fairfax Board of Elections has requested that schools be closed on Tuesday, March 5th, to accommodate the administration of the 2024 presidential primary election.
March 7th: Family Literacy Night: RAMS Read like Champions! 5-7 pm, RSVP here. (More information coming soon!)
March 14th: Instructional Design Focus Group, 5-6 pm, library, RSVP here.
March 18th-22nd: College and Career Week!
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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