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 27; May 27, 2024

We hope you are able to take a moment to reflect with your children regarding the purpose of today's holiday. Memorial Day is a time to remember and honor all those who lost their lives in service to our country.

Dear CRES Community,

While the end of the school year is in sight, we want to emphasize that our commitment to providing a rich and engaging educational experience for your child remains our number one priority. Learning will continue until the very last day, and our teachers have planned a variety of meaningful learning opportunities to ensure that this time is both productive and enjoyable.

Your support during this period is invaluable. Encouraging your child to stay engaged and participate actively in classroom activities will help them finish the year strong! 

Thank you, once again, for entrusting us with your child's education. We are honored to be part of their learning journey and look forward to celebrating their accomplishments as the school year draws to a close.

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.

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:
• 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.
• FCPS Communications for Families – FCPS shares news and information to support student learning and promote family involvement.
• Family Engagement Resources – FCPS works to connect, strengthen, and support our families, schools, and communities. 
• 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.

School Board Votes to Adopt Fiscal Year 2025 Approved Budget

The Fairfax County School Board to adopt Fairfax County Public Schools’ (FCPS) Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Approved Budget at their board meeting last night. The FY 2025 Approved Budget totals $3.7 billion — a net increase of $233.2 million or 6.6% over the previous year. 

The FY 2025 Approved Budget focuses on providing educational excellence for all students and ensuring that employees’ hard work and dedication are acknowledged through competitive compensation. Both of these efforts fully align with the FCPS 2023-30 Strategic Plan.

Nearly 86% of the Approved Budget is targeted at instruction. Key budget highlights include funding for a 4% compensation increase for all employees; maintaining existing class size formulas and providing necessary support to all students; and expanding athletics offerings, additional athletic trainers, and enhanced stipends for fine and performing arts.

Watch the School Board’s budget discussion. Visit the FCPS Budget webpage.

☀️ Enjoy Fun and Resources at the Summer Extravaganza

Stop by Woodson High School on Saturday, June 1, 9:30 am-2:30 pm, for the FCPS Summer Extravaganza. Enjoy face painting, food, music, a moonbounce, alpaca petting, storytime, and student performances — all at no cost! Additional food trucks will be on site selling a variety of treats. 

Families are invited to take part in engaging educational activities designed to spark curiosity and growth. Community organizations will be providing tips, resources, and helpful information. Visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage for details and register to attend. Registration is not required, but it’s helpful for planning purposes.

📝 Student Testing Results Coming Soon

Later this month, you will begin receiving your child’s spring assessment results. If you aren’t sure what assessments your child took this year, view this list of tests by grade level on FCPS’ website. 

How the results are delivered depends on the test. Scores will be posted in SIS ParentVUE, or sent by mail or from the school or testing organization. Learn what to expect regarding assessment reporting practices and timelines. 

Visit FCPS’ website for additional information about student assessments, including what each assessment is testing for and how to interpret the test results. Caregivers should contact their children’s teacher with any testing questions.

📈 New SOL Growth Reports for Grade 3-8 Tests

Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) test results, along with other student data, help demonstrate in which subjects or topics students may need additional academic support.

In order to help interpret SOL results for parents, the Virginia Department of Education has released new Standards of Learning Growth Parent Reports for families of students who took grade 3-8 SOL math and reading tests this spring. 

The Growth Parent Report ties together scores from fall and winter Virginia Growth Assessments (VGA) with the student’s current spring SOL results to show their trend in academic progress this year. 

Learn how to understand your student’s grade 3-8 SOL results and find resources to support their ongoing learning.

📝 Support Your Child’s Success in SIS ParentVUE

Signing up for a SIS ParentVUE account helps you to support your child’s academic success. Caregivers can view important information in ParentVUE such as attendance, grades, progress reports, and assessment scores. 

Once you have activated a ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same ParentVUE account. A SIS ParentVUE app is available for Apple and Android devices. 

Need help creating a SIS ParentVUE account? This video explains the steps. Find out more. To create a new account, please contact [school registrar’s name] for an activation letter. 

If you already have an account, be sure your contact information is up-to-date. Parents/guardians can update their phone numbers or email addresses in the Parent/Guardian section. View more information. 

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!

Both of our Deans prioritize Portrait of a Graduate skills for our students! 

Miah Ford (pictured left), our Academic Dean, supports our AVID efforts to ensure our students are #goal-directed learners!

Karen Helmer (pictured right), our Dean of Engagement, supports our ABC's: Attendance, Behavior, and Culturally Responsive Pedagogy. Every student succeeds when they attend school regularly and are deeply engaged in meaningful learning experiences!

#ResilientLearners

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

The Title I program provides funds from the federal government to improve student learning.

What is the Title I Parent Advisory Committee?

Teacher Liaison: Heather Hale, Weyanoke

Member At Large: Annemarie Roussy, Cameron 

Member At Large: Iris Avila, Lorton Station

Member At Large: Jessica Strelitz, Belvedere

Member At Large: Jennifer Khanna, Woodburn

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, 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.

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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