Crossfield News - 5/21/24

Upcoming Dates: 

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

Monday, June 10- Family Life Education Community Review 4:30 pm

Wednesday, June 12- Last Day of School- Dismissal at 2pm


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


SOL Testing

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.


Field Day

Field Day

Field Day is June 4th (9:30 am - 12:00 pm)

Students will need: Tennis shoes (no crocs), change of clothes, water bottle (labeled with name), sunscreen/bug spray (applied at home), hat/sunglasses (optional).

Grade Level Colors

(Please try to have students wear this color shirt)

Kindergarten (Blue)

1st Grade (Red)

2nd Grade (Green)

3rd Grade (Orange)

4th Grade (Yellow)

5th Grade (Purple)

 


Bruster's Spirit Night June 6th, 5pm-8pm

Brusters Spirit Night

Let’s celebrate together at our last spirit night of the year! Enjoy a sweet treat and check out our surprise ice cream scoopers.
Date: Thursday, June 6
Time: 5:00-8:00pm
Location: Bruster’s Ice Cream (3903 Fair Ridge Drive, Fairfax, 22033)

**Make sure to mention Crossfield, and the PTO receives a portion of the sales.


Family Life Education Community Review

 

The recommended Family Life Education instructional materials are available for community review through Monday, June 10, at 4:30 p.m.

View details and feedback form.

For more information, call the Office of PreK-12 Curriculum and Instruction, Health, Family Life, and Physical Education at 571-423-4550.


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