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- A Message from Cub Run Admin Team
- Daylight Savings Time Begins
- First Full day of Ramadan
- Student and Family Survey
- National School Social Work Week
- SCA Spirit Day: Inside Out Day
- Cub Run vs.Virginia Run Volleyball Game at Westfield HS
- Purple Up! April is month of the Military Child
- Spring SOL (gr. 3-6) - Save The Date
- Kindergarten Registration & Parent/Guardian Information session
- FCPS News
- Science, Technology and Arts Magnet Schools
- Sign Up For FCPS Summer Camps
- Follow Us On Social Media
Mark Your Calendars
March 7: Cub Run Science Fair 6:00 - 7:00 pm; Cub Run Gym
March 10: Daylight Savings Time Begins (move clocks forward one hour)
March 11: First full day of Ramadan
March 13: Spring Picture Day
March 19: PTA General Meeting - Cub Run library 7:00 - 8:00
March 22: End of the 3rd Quarter & SCA sponsored Spirit day: Inside Out day
March 25 - 29: Spring Break, Schools & offices closed
March 31: Easter (falls over spring break)
Looking Ahead
April 1 & 2: Student Holidays
April 5: Cub Run vs. Virginia Run Volleyball Game, Westfield High School, 7:00pm
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 Fifth graders from Mrs. Dent's class enjoying lunch bunch with Mrs. Miller!
Dear Cub Run Families and Friends,
It has been another excellent week filled with meaningful learning experiences and opportunities for our Cubbies to collaborate with one another. While visiting classrooms, students have been proud to show what they are working on and continue to share what they love about Cub Run!
Tomorrow, our school will be buzzing with creativity and innovation as students showcase their incredible projects during our science fair. Our Cubbies will be able to embark on a scientific adventure as they explore the diverse projects on display. We hope to spark their curiosity and that they will be inspired by the scientific ingenuity of their peers. So, embrace the excitement, celebrate the spirit of exploration, and come join us at our science fair on Thursday evening from 6:00-7:00pm.
The first full day of Ramadan is on Monday, March 11. In Islam, Ramadan is the most sacred month of the year. Our library will be available during all lunches if students would prefer to go to the library instead of the cafeteria, as many will be fasting. Please remember that throughout the year, as we celebrate and recognize various cultural holidays and observances, we encourage you to reach out directly to us and your child's teacher regarding accommodations, including but not limited to those around lunch, prayer/meditation and silent reflection spaces and times, and instruction.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership.
Warm regards,
Melissa Miller & Nausheen Haider
 Cubbies having fun and learning!
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Daylight Saving Time Begins
Don’t forget to move your clocks ahead one hour on Sunday, March 10, at 2 a.m., when daylight saving time begins!
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 First full day of Ramadan
This year, the first full day of Ramadan is Monday, March 11. In Islam, Ramadan is the most sacred month of the year. During Ramadan, 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.
March 11 is a religious and cultural observance day. The school calendar recognizes many religious and cultural observances during the school year. There is school on observance days, however, tests, quizzes, field trips, graduation, homecoming, or FCPS-scheduled athletic events will not be scheduled. See the school year calendar.
Student and Family Survey
Family Engagement Survey to Open March 3
FCPS is partnering with independent research firm K12 Insight to administer a Family Engagement Survey, which will be open from Sunday, March 3, to Friday, March 22. 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 11, to Friday, March 22. 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.
National School Social Work Week
March 3-9 is National School Social Work Week. Social workers in FCPS help to prevent social, emotional, and behavioral factors from affecting a student's ability to perform at their best. Their primary goal is to remove barriers that prevent a student from fulfilling their academic potential. Social workers are assigned to every school and center in the school system. Most social workers serve one to two sites. Learn more about the role of social workers in FCPS.
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Our incredible school social worker is Ms. Courtney Marques. She has a tremendous impact on our school community as she supports our students, families, and staff. We are extremely grateful for the ways that she goes above and beyond to help, build relationships, and provide needed resources to support our Cubbies. Please join us in expressing our gratitude for all that Ms. Marques does to connect and communicate with our school community. Thank you, Ms. Marques!
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Cub Run vs. Virginia Run Volleyball Game
Come cheer on the Cub Run teachers and your 6th grade class as they compete against Virginia Run Elementary school! Show your school spirit by wearing Cub Run gear, waving your pom-poms and bringing posters!
Admission is free so bring your family and friends!
When: Friday, April 5th at 7:00 pm.
Where: Westfield HS Gymnasium (4700 Stonecroft Blvd. Chantilly, VA. 20151)
6th grade will be pre-selling pizza and concessions at the event. More information to come!
** Children must be accompanied by an adult. **
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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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This Spring students in grades 3-6 will show their learning on the Virginia Standards of Learning assessments. We ask that you make note of the dates and to every extent possible, please be sure that students are well rested and in school for these scheduled assessments.
 Kindergarten Registration
If you have a rising kindergarten student, or are new to Cub Run, registration will be open starting March 6 between 10 am -2:30 pm, for the 2024-2025 school year.
Please contact our Student Information Assistant (SIA) Mrs. Namrata Saxena to set up an appointment. You can also reach her at 703-633-7500. When you register your student, you will be added to a rising kindergarten email distribution list.
We will contact you with information about our upcoming kindergarten orientation!
The following documents are required for registration:
- Proof of residency(Minimum 2) : A deed or lease agreement, Any mail with address
- Proof of birth: Original birth certificate
- Health documentation: A certificate of physical examination including required screenings completed within the last 12 months prior to starting school by a licensed physician.
- Immunization records: Up-to-date records in accordance with the child's age
- A valid ID
Registration packets are available online or can be picked up in the front office.
Our Kindergarten Parent Information Session at Cub Run ES will be May 2nd at 5:00pm. This session is for adults only. During this session, you will hear from Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Haider about Cub Run, our kindergarten day, and information to help prepare our youngest Cubbies for kindergarten.
Our kindergarten teacher presentation will take place when our Cubbies attend Kinder Camp in August. More information about Kinder Camp will be coming out soon.
Thank you for registering early and sharing this information with your neighbors.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Where FCPS Funding Comes From?
- Community Conversation on Fentanyl and Other Drugs
- FCPS Family Engagement Survey Opened March 3
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, please sign up today
Learn About Science, Technology, and Arts Magnet Schools
Three FCPS elementary magnet schools provide programs that enhance learning in science, technology, and performing arts.
If you are interested in sending your student to an elementary magnet school program, consider attending a school-based information night at Hunters Woods Elementary School, Bailey’s Primary Elementary School, or Bailey’s Upper Elementary School.
Information nights will provide an opportunity to learn about individual school programs, student eligibility, the lottery process, and transportation.
Registration for the 2024-25 elementary magnet lottery is open Tuesday, March 5 - Friday, April 12.
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
Contacts & Other Links
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Cub Run Main Office: 703-633-7500
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Cub Run Attendance Phone Line: 703-633-7575
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Cub Run Attendance mailbox: CubRunElem.Attendance@fcps.edu
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Technology Support for Families/Parent Help Desk: 1-833-921-3277
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Parent Information Phone Lines/Support for parents who do not speak English as their first language: Parent Information Phone Lines
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Parent and Student technology support: IT Support Portal
Melissa Miller, Principal, mhmiller@fcps.edu
Nausheen Haider, Assistant Principal, nfhaider@fcps.edu
Brittney Kalbaugh, Administrative Assistant, bwood@fcps.edu
Namrata Saxena, Student Information Assistant, nsaxena@fcps.edu
Be Informed, Stay Involved!
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