Upcoming Dates:
Tuesday, May 14 & Wednesday, May 15- Breakfast with Buddies
Thursday, May 16- SOL Test - Math Grades 3-6
Friday, May 17- Open PTO Meeting 10am
Tuesday, May 21- SOL Test- Science Grade 5, Chorus Concert 7pm
Monday, May 27- Memorial Day- No School
Wednesday, May 29 - All student library books due to Mrs. Baucum
Wednesday, May 29- Band Concert 7pm
Friday, May 31- Kindergarten Authors' Tea 10am
Tuesday, June 4- Field Day 9:30am-12pm
Thursday, June 6- Bruster's Night 5pm-8pm
Monday, June 10 - 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony, 9:45 am, Gym
Wednesday, June 12- Last Day of School- Dismissal at 2pm
Breakfast with Buddies
Breakfast with Buddies is coming up on May 14th & 15th! Students may invite buddies (i.e. parent, grandparent, neighbor) for a donut, juice, and coffee breakfast before school in the cafeteria. This year we’ll have a small pop-up bookfair during the event! You won't want to miss it.
- Tuesday, May 14, 8:15-9:00am (A-L suggested)
- Wednesday, May 15, 8:15-9:00am (M-Z suggested) *If you have schedule constraints, feel free to attend either day
Mark your calendar & RSVP now! Sponsored by the Crossfield PTO.
Volunteers are needed to help make these favorite annual events happen! Please sign-up here to help.
Open PTO Meeting 5/17 at 10am
Calling all families! Join us for an Open PTO Meeting in-person on Friday, May 17 at 10AM in the Crossfield Cafeteria. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the PTO, hear about upcoming events, and see how you can get involved in supporting our school community. The PTO will also be electing new board members for the upcoming school year, hearing from the Green Team and more. We look forward to seeing you there!
The Crossfield Green Team
The Crossfield Green Team is on a mission to enhance our environment and spread positivity throughout the community! We've been hard at work revitalizing the Kiss and Ride Garden, soon to be known as the Be Garden!
Our students are painting inspirational messages on rocks to place in the garden and are decorating a barrier to protect the space from mowing while promoting kindness. But we need your help to make our garden truly special!
To encourage pollinators like butterflies and bees, we've carefully selected several Virginia Native plants for our garden bed. If you'd like to contribute to this worthy cause, please email lacleary@fcps.edu and we'll send you a list of the plants we need.
Thank you in advance for your generosity and support in creating a beautiful and pollinator-friendly space for our community!
Warm regards,
Linda Cleary Crossfield Green Team
Chick-fil-A Chantilly Air & Space Spirit Night - Tuesday, May 21 (4:00-9:00 pm)
Join us for Spirit Night at Chick-Fil-A Chantilly Air & Space on Tuesday, May 21st between 4:00 to 9:00 pm.
A percentage of the sales will be donated to Crossfield when you mention "Crossfield Elementary School" when you order OR turn on the toggle for "Support Community Care Event" on the confirmation screen when ordering via the mobile app.
Location: Chantilly Air & Space Chick-fil-A, 3454 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly, VA
Class Placement Parental Input
If you have input for Mr. Granieri regarding classroom placement for the 2024-25 school year, please email crossfieldplacement@fcps.edu between now and May 31. This email is only accessible by Mr. Granieri and Mrs. Fant.
Kindergarten Registrations 24-25
If you have rising Kindergarten, please fill out our Kindergarten Registration Intake Form. https://crossfieldes.fcps.edu/student-services/kindergarten-and-student-registration
Your form will be submitted to Kristy Kim, our school’s Student Information Assistant, who will be able to assist you with the registration process.
Contact: Kristy Kim
kskim1@fcps.edu
703-295-1100
Rachel Carson MS PTA
The Rachel Carson Middle School PTA invites you to attend our virtual PTA Meeting next Thursday, May 16 at 6:30 pm via Zoom:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/94687088521?pwd=Myt5TXhIcnRtSUF0ZzAxWnpIOHFYQT09
Meeting ID: 946 8708 8521
Passcode: 673196
We will be holding elections for next year's Board and need YOUR help next school year to carry out the events and activities that enrich your student's educational experience! Whether you have an hour a week or an hour a month to volunteer, we can find the right leadership position for you! The following positions are open on our Board:
- President
- Secretary
- Financial Assistant
- Membership Chair
- Basketball Chair
- STEAM Night Chair
More information about each position can be found here: https://rcmspta.memberhub.com/w/announcement
Current Board members will assist new members with the transition. Please email rcmspta.pres@gmail.com if you are interested, or know of someone who would make a great addition to our team
 To prepare for testing, please, encourage students to get a full night’s sleep, have something nutritious for breakfast, and send them to school on time with a positive mindset. If your child requires morning medication, remind your child to take the med and consider sharing the brain/focus benefit to them. Encourage your child to attend to/read instructions for each question, particularly if they should mark more than one answer. Consider sending them off with a positive message, such as: “Do the best you can.”, “Your first choice is usually correct. Don't change an answer unless you have a good reason to do so.”, “Relax, breathe, and read directions carefully.”, “If you are not sure, choose the answer you believe is best and move on.”, “You’ve got this!”. There are many, many more samples available; search “test taking tips for elementary students”.
Grades 3-6 Reading May 7, Tuesday 9:30 start time. Students have up to the end of the school day to complete their assessment.
Grades 3-7 Math, May 16, Thursday 9:30 start time. Students have up to the end of the school day to complete their assessment.
Grade 5 Science, May 21, Thursday 10:35 start time. Students have up to the end of the school day to complete their assessment.
We will pull students who were absent for make-ups throughout the first attempt window ending on May 24. Eligible retakes begin on May 28th. Parents will be notified after their child’s first attempt completion if their score is between 375-399. Parental permission is required for students to retest. Additional information on Standards of Learning (SOL) Assessments can be found at:https://www.fcps.edu/student-tests-and-assessments/student-assessment-details/sol-assessments
You are welcome to contact Barbara Fant, School Testing Coordinator, bdfant@fcps.edu or by calling the main office (703-295-1100) to schedule a phone or in-person conference regarding SOL assessments.
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.
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
Summer Extravganza
Register for the FCPS Summer Extravaganza
Students will be able to take advantage of fun and educational activities and resources designed to ignite curiosity and inspire growth. Representatives from local businesses, Fairfax County Public Library, and the Fairfax County Park Authority are participating. Community organizations, such as Neighborhood Community Services, will be at the Summer Extravaganza as well. There will be learning games, tips, strategies, and helpful information for families.
The Summer Extravaganza is FREE and will take place:
Date: Saturday, June 1
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Woodson High School - Parking Lot
9525 Main St, Fairfax, VA 22031
Click here to learn more.
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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