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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 19; March 4, 2024
On your mark, get set...read! The Read-a-Thon is here!
Dear CRES Community,
Literacy is the cornerstone of academic success and lifelong learning. At Centre Ridge Elementary School, we are dedicated to fostering a love of literacy at school and at home!
Therefore, we are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming "Rams Read Like Champions!" family literacy night on Thursday, March 7th--an event designed to celebrate the joy of reading and equip families with tools to support literacy at home. During this event, families will engage in discussion and interactive activities aimed at promoting structured literacy. Through explicit instruction, structured literacy equips students with the necessary tools to become proficient readers and writers, empowering students to decode words accurately, comprehend text fluently, and express themselves effectively in written form.
Additionally, this week, we are launching our PTA sponsored Read-a-Thon where students will not only enhance their reading skills, but also foster a sense of community and teamwork. The Read-A-Thon will start Monday, March 4th and run through Friday, March 15th. Like last year, our ultimate goal is to raise funds--$20,000--all of which will go to support innovative learning experiences and resources for Centre Ridge students and families! More importantly, we want all students to participate, have fun, and know that their time and efforts count, too! By logging their minutes, every student can contribute to their individual and overall classroom minutes, and have the opportunity to win prizes! All students are eligible to win prizes based on the minutes of reading they log, not the funds they raise. To get started, register your child on 99pledges!
Again, as partners in your child's education, we encourage you to join us for "Rams Read Like Champions Night," on March 7th, to actively engage in learning about literacy with your child. In the meantime, on your mark, get set...read!
Dr. Hertzberg, Ms. Wu, Ms. Baugh, Ms. Helmer, and Ms. Ford
Parent Information Session on March 12th – Making Meaning of Mathematics
All Centreville pyramid parents and caregivers of students in grades 5 and 6 are invited to an information session presented by FCPS Instructional Services on March 12th, at 6:30 pm, at Bull Run Elementary School.
This important session will help parents think about their child’s mathematical future as they progress from elementary, to middle, and into high school. Parents will also learn ways to support their child's success in mathematics.
WHO: Parents of Students in Grades 5 and 6
WHAT: Parent Information Session about Math Pathways
WHEN: March 12th, at 6:30 pm
WHERE: Bull Run Elementary School, 15301 Lee Hwy, Centreville, VA 20121
WHY: To promote an understanding of math pathways (courses) in middle and high school
This artwork was created by Westfield High School student Naba F.
Ramadan
This year, the first full day of Ramadan is Monday, March 11th. In Islam, Ramadan is the most sacred month of the year. During this month, Muslims abstain from food and drink from dawn to sunset each day while striving to increase their spirituality, through prayers, charity, and good deeds. Read more about Ramadan in National Geographic Kids.
Students who observe Ramadan will be able to join other classmates in the library during lunch time. Supervision and optional activities will be provided.
Naba’s artwork was designed as part of the FCPS Observance Design Challenge for Students. To learn more about the challenge, click here.
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.
Do You Know Where FCPS Funding Comes From?
The majority of FCPS funding is requested from the Fairfax County government, which generates its revenue from real estate and personal property taxes. The Commonwealth of Virginia provides the next largest source of revenue to FCPS through state aid and sales tax. The rest of the funding comes from a variety of sources, including federal aid and tuition for non-county residents. (The numbers above represent the FY 2025 proposed school operating fund in millions.)
FCPS does not have the authority to impose taxes and may only charge fees where the Commonwealth of Virginia has granted specific authority. Learn more about FCPS’ FY 2025 Advertised Budget.
✅ Look for the FCPS Family Engagement Survey This Sunday
Parents/caregivers, you should have received the FCPS Family Engagement Survey on Sunday from independent research firm K12 Insight. Please participate — your feedback is critical in helping to inform and improve practices to best support our students.Taking this survey will also help strengthen the partnership between your family and our school. When that partnership is strong, students can experience a range of benefits including improved school readiness, higher student achievement, better social skills and behavior, and an increased likelihood of graduating high school. The survey will take about 10-15 minutes to complete and will be available in 10 languages. Please visit the Family Engagement Survey webpage for more information. Your voice matters!
🎤 Join a Community Conversation on Fentanyl and Other Drugs
A community conversation addressing the opioid crisis within Northern Virginia and Fairfax County Public Schools will be held Wednesday, March 18, 6:30-8 p.m., in the auditorium at Lake Braddock Secondary School. Please enter through Door #14.
All attendees will receive a free REVIVE! Narcan training during the event and learn about support services currently available within FCPS and Fairfax County.
This discussion will provide families, staff, and students with valuable knowledge about the dangers of drugs and deadly fentanyl. The material discussed is suitable for students in grades 6-12. Together as a community, we aim to explore collaborative strategies to minimize the impact of these harmful and too-often fatal substances.
Language interpretation services are available as well as American Sign Language accommodation. Childcare and transportation will also be provided, as needed. Learn more about the event and register online.
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!
Making a shift to structured literacy takes teamwork!
In the top photo, Ms. Carter, our AART, provides teachers with additional strategies to support students with their reading comprehension.
In the bottom photo, Ms. Bennett, our Title I Literacy Teacher, supports students with making words based on their knowledge of letter-sound correspondence!
Teachers and students learning together to become literacy leaders! What could be better?😊
#collaborator #goal-directed
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
Centre Ridge Elementary School Career Fair
Inspire the Future: Share Your Journey with Us!
Friday, March 22, 2024
Ram community, are you passionate about inspiring the next generation? Do you believe in the power of sharing experiences to shape young minds? If so, we invite you to join us for an exciting event where we come together to ignite the flames of curiosity and ambition in our students! Whether you pursued a traditional college path or embarked on a unique career journey, your story is valuable. We are seeking individuals from all walks of life to share their experiences, triumphs, and lessons learned along the way.
This is your chance to:
- Ignite Passion: Spark the fire of ambition in young minds by sharing your personal journey and the choices that led you to where you are today.
- Inspire Dreams: Show our students that there are endless possibilities and opportunities awaiting them, regardless of their background or circumstances.
- Bring Awareness: Empower the next generation to explore their interests, follow their dreams, and carve out their own paths to success.
Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our Rams. Together, let's light the way to a bright future!
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9:00-12:10
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3-6
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Gym
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12:10-3:10
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K-2
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If you are interested in participating, please use this link. We encourage you to pass this information on to any friends or families who may be interested in sharing their experiences, as well!
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 4th-15th: Read-a-Thon!
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 10th: Daylight Saving Begins; At 2 am, daylight saving time begins. Don’t forget to move your clocks ahead one hour!
March 11th: First full day of Ramadan
March 12th: Making Meaning of Mathematics, Bull Run E.S., 6:30 pm
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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