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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 26; May 19, 2024
We are so thankful for our PTA!
PTA Board:
Alicia Richardson (President), Jose Morales (Vice President), Lyndsey Beasley (Treasurer), Haley Waters (Secretary)/Tasha Climo (Secretary)
Dear CRES Community,
This past week, we hosted our final PTA meeting of the year, and we would like to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to our PTA board and all of our dedicated volunteers. Your tireless efforts and unwavering support have made a significant impact on our school community, and we are incredibly grateful for everything you do!
This year, our PTA has gone above and beyond in organizing numerous events and activities that have enriched our students' educational experiences. From fun-filled BINGO nights to important fundraising initiatives, your contributions have helped us create a vibrant and engaging environment for our children. Thank you for your hard work, enthusiasm, and commitment to making Centre Ridge a fantastic place for our students to learn and grow.
We look forward to welcoming new volunteers and continuing to build a strong, vibrant school community in the 2024-2025 school year! Be on the lookout for more information about how you can get involved at CRES!
Dr. Hertzberg, Ms. Wu, Ms. Baugh, Ms. Helmer, and Ms. Ford
Standards of Learning Assessment Dates
Please be mindful that testing continues.
Students, in grades 3-6, will be taking end-of-year state assessments in literacy, math, writing 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.
You will be notified by your child’s teacher of any retakes and make-up test days.
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.
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Resources for Newly Registered Families |
- Being connected to your school community helps you stay informed and support your child’s success. Take some time to get familiar with the many resources and tools available to FCPS families, including:
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School Age Child Care (SACC) – This Fairfax County government program provides a safe and fun environment before and after school for elementary school-age children.
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FCPS Communications for Families – FCPS shares news and information to support student learning and promote family involvement.
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Family Engagement Resources – FCPS works to connect, strengthen, and support our families, schools, and communities.
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Do You Know About Family Liaisons? – Family liaisons serve as a link between families and schools. You may contact Mary Pierri, 703-227-2656 (Spanish) or Toyon Eum, 571-536-8009 (Korean) for assistance.
Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow. We All Belong Here!
In FCPS, we all belong. From the first day of school, to the last day of school, every child matters. If your student is having a hard time finishing the year strong and attending school, please contact a trusted adult at the school—a teacher, counselor, or administrator. Visit FCPS’ website for more attendance resources.
Family Life Education Materials Available for Review
The recommended Family Life Education instructional materials are available for community review through Monday, June 10th, at 4:30 pm. View details and a feedback form.
🎓 Calling All Alumni and Friends!
Educate Fairfax is proud to introduce FCPS Alumni & Friends, an online network of alumni, teachers, parents/caregivers, and community members with ties to Fairfax County Public Schools. Whether you are a recent FCPS graduate or you’ve returned to Fairfax to work or raise your own family, this network will celebrate our alumni and friends of FCPS through stories, news and events, reunions, homecoming, and other activities. It’s also a great way to rekindle old friendships and build new ones. Join FCPS Alumni & Friends today!
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!
When students share their learning, and feel a sense of pride in their efforts, everyone wins!
Thank you, teachers, for encouraging our students to be #communicators, #collaborators, #crtiical and #creative thinkers, as well as #goal-directed and #resilient individuals!
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
TECH + VALUES
Last week, we shared information regarding "Screen Free Week." This week, we would like to continue the conversation, helping families reimagine technology habits in their home for the long-term. We want our families to find ways to talk about technology that value all voices and thinking in their homes.
Recently, Project Zero embarked on a new research and innovation initiative: The Center for Digital Thriving. They believe that conversations about technology and well-being actually don’t begin with tech at all. Instead, they start with who we are, what we value, and what we are experiencing in our lives. Start exploring how technologies support or hinder what you most cherish.
Want to begin this conversation in your home? Please click here for a resource that will allow you to sort your values individually or as a family. There is also a paper-based option so that you can continue to revisit your discussion.
The Values Voting activity, which can be used after the Values Sort or as a standalone activity, is an engaging way to spark group discussions about how our values connect to tech.
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 calendar feed, please go here.
Monday, May 27th: Memorial Day Holiday; no school
Monday, June 3rd: Schoolwide Field Day (Rain date: June 10th)
Tuesday, June 11th: 6th Grade Promotion, 9:15 am, CRES gym
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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