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 22; April 14, 2024

There is still much to be done. Let's not lose sight of our goals. Let's finish strong!

Dear CRES Community,

We have had a wonderful start to April and are full "spring" ahead as we continue our momentum in this fourth quarter of school!

In order to ensure success for every student, daily attendance continues to be an imperative. Thank you to all our families who attended our Town Hall meeting and received our message regarding chronic absenteeism. Every missed hour of school matters. We are invested in your children and are able to make consistent progress when our students are in school.

If you would like to review the important content of our meeting, please watch the recording on our YouTube channel. We have every intention of reducing chronic absenteeism to less than 10% at Centre Ridge, and your partnership with these efforts will help make this goal a reality! 

Standards of Learning Assessment Dates

Please be mindful of these dates.

Students, in grades 3-6, will be taking end-of-year state assessments in literacy, math, and science (grade 5). Thank you for considering your child's schedule so that they are able to get enough rest and be prepared each day.

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:

• Proof of residency: A deed, lease agreement
• 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 US licensed physician.

• New Preschool students, visit the Early Childhood Registration page.
• Non-parent registrations, visit the Special Registration Situations page.
• 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. 

🏫 Give Your Feedback on the Budget

We are now in the middle of the annual budget process, which includes opportunities for you to give feedback:

• Tuesday, April 16th through Thursday, April 18th: The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors conducts public hearings on the county budget. Sign up to speak.  
• Tuesday, May 7th: The County Board of Supervisors adopts its budget, tax rates, and transfer amount to FCPS. 
• Tuesday, May 14th: The School Board holds a public hearing on the FCPS budget.
• Thursday, May 23rd: The School Board adopts FCPS’ approved budget.

Learn more about the FCPS FY 2025 Advertised Budget and see the full Budget Development Calendar.

 🗳️ Nominations Open for the Bussey Memorial Equity Award

The Minority Student Achievement Oversight Committee (MSAOC) sponsors the Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award to honor the legacy of Dr. Bussey, a founding member of the MSAOC and a longtime advocate for students and families. Read more about Dr. Bussey. 

This award recognizes staff or community members who have demonstrated significant and impactful efforts to improve the educational experiences and outcomes of students from groups who are marginalized or underserved.

Any FCPS employee, student, or community member can nominate an individual or group for the award. All nomination materials must be submitted by Wednesday, May 1.  The winner will be recognized at the FCPS Equity Symposium on Tuesday, June 18.

Full details and the nomination information form are available on the Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award webpage. 

✅ School Health Services Satisfaction Survey

The Fairfax County Health Department and FCPS School Health Services invite parents/caregivers to participate in a survey on the level of satisfaction with support provided to your school community by School Health Services. The survey takes about five minutes to complete and is open until Friday, April 26. Your feedback can help to improve school health services.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Immigrant Family Reunification Class

A class will be held online in Spanish for immigrant families looking to reunite during challenging transitions. Saturday classes will be available April 13th, 20th, or 27th, from 9:00-11:30 am. Register online. For more information, please contact Ms. Mary Pierri, our family liaison, at mpierri@fcps.edu.

Family Summit Designed to Enhance Safety, Security, and Inclusion

The FCPS Family Summit will take place on Saturday, April 20th, 8:30 am-1 pm, at Marshall High School. The conference will cover topics that are helpful for all families such as raising resilient, independent children; forming meaningful connections with children; addressing big emotions; and the dangers of opioids and fentanyl. Participants may also join online sessions, which will provide supports for students with disabilities and their families. 

Visit the Family Summit webpage to learn about the guest speakers and to register for the event. The theme — Safe, Supported, and Included — aligns with Goal 2 of FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan. 

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!

No one "eclipses" our incredible students and staff! As communicators, our kindergarten students expressed their understanding of this incredible phenomenon! Hopefully, you had an opportunity to witness it, too!

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

Events at the Smithsonian!

The Smithsonian provides parents and caregivers with a wealth of resources and opportunities to engage and educate their children. Through its educational exhibits, family programs, and online learning resources, the Smithsonian offers a diverse range of experiences that cater to different interests and age groups. From hands-on activities and interactive demonstrations, to virtual tours and downloadable materials, parents and caregivers can access high-quality content that fosters curiosity, creativity, and learning. Additionally, the Smithsonian offers parenting and caregiver resources to support and empower adults in their role as educators and facilitators of their children's educational journeys.

Check out future learning experiences and events here! 

Did you know that a new Smithsonian museum is on the horizon? The National Museum of the American Latino has its inaugural exhibition, "¡Presente! A Latino History of the United States." This is an introduction to critical concepts, moments, and biographies that shine a light on the historical and cultural legacy of U.S. Latinas and Latinos.

Family Math Night: Shoot for the Stars!

Please let us know if you are able to attend on Thursday, April 25th, 2024. Dinner will be provided, in addition to a variety of interactive learning opportunities for learners of all ages! Please consider attending to discover and explore the wonders of math during an exciting evening of hands-on learning activities and games sponsored by Title I!

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

April 16th: PTA Meeting; 7 pm, via Zoom. RSVP here!

April 25th: Family Math Night: Shoot for the Stars! RSVP here!

April 30th: Level IV AAP Orientation, 5 pm, Library

May 3rd: Kindergarten Orientation, 2-3 pm, Cafeteria and Kindergarten classrooms

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.

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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