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 Our First Graders deliver a stellar performance at tonight's Three Piggy Opera!
Upcoming Dates
May 29: First Grade: Three Piggy Opera-6:00pm; Cafeteria
May 30: Talent Show: 6:00pm; Cafeteria
May 31: SCA Spirit Day: Monochromatic Day!
June 3: Grad Walk; 2:00pm-Graduating seniors return to walk the halls of Cub Run
June 3: Spring Chorus Concert: 7:00pm Cafeteria
June 4: Field Day
June 4: Westfield HS Graduation: 7:30pm-George Mason University
June 5: Band & Strings Concerts: 7:30 - 8:30pm (Time change)
June 7: Principals Walking Club: 8:05am
June 11: Sixth Grade Ceremony: 9:00-10:00am
June 12: Last Day of School; 2-Hour Early Release-1:25pm Dismissal
Cub Run News
Cubby Corner
Dear Cub Run Families and Friends,
As we get closer to the end of the school year, our Cubbies and staff remain focused on learning. Our Cubbies worked hard on their SOLs and other end of year assessments. We are so proud of their progress and achievements!
Our priority continues to be the safety of our students and staff. With many events coming up, we want to remind families to please bring your ID to school. We will be checking identification when coming for events, picking up students for appointments, or from the clinic. We appreciate your help with this safety measure.
As a reminder, the last day of the 2023-24 school year is Wednesday, June 12, and students will be dismissed two hours early at 1:25PM. We have many exciting events coming up as we close out this school year. We are looking forward to our first grade’s Three Piggy Opera and our Talent Show this week. We hope to see you there!
Warm regards,
Melissa Miller & Nausheen Haider
News & Updates
End of Year Dates
SCA Spirit Day - May 31
Student Testing Results Coming Soon
This month, you will begin receiving your child’s spring assessment results. To see which assessments your child took this year, view this list of tests by grade level.
Depending on the test, scores may be posted in SIS ParentVUE, or sent by mail from the school or testing organization. Learn what to expect regarding assessment reporting practices and timelines.
Visit FCPS’ website for additional information about assessments, including what each assessment is testing for and how to interpret results. Caregivers should contact their children’s schools with any testing questions.
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.
Reminders
Senior Grad Walk - June 3
We invite our former Cub Run Cubbies to the Senior Grad Walk on June 3, 2024 at 2:00 PM. Wear your cap and gown and be celebrated by our current Cubbies. Please meet us in the front lobby/main entrance at door #1. Parents are welcome to join us and watch their seniors parade through the school.
Field Day!
On the morning of Tuesday, June 4 the Physical Education Department at Cub Run will be hosting our annual Field Day. Field Day is open to students at all grade levels. The sixth graders will be hosting and running the stations for us this year, but they need some support from adult volunteers!
We are hoping for an overflow of community support during Field Day. Volunteers will be asked to arrive at 9am, and the plan will be to assist with their child’s class as they move from station to station. Volunteers will be responsible for helping their child’s teacher with group support and cleanup.
Cleanup should be over by 11am.
If you’re interested in helping make our Field Day a big success, please send an email to your child’s classroom teacher. If you have any questions, please call Mr. D or Ms. Capri at 703 633 7559.
We are anticipating a day of fun, physical activity, and camaraderie for all of the Cub Run community and would love for you to be a part of
it!
In Health and Fitness,
Mr. Dofflemyer & Ms. Capri
rcdofflemyer@fcps.edu
mfcapri1@fcps.edu
Medication Pick-up Reminder
All medications currently in the Cub Run Health Room need to be picked up by a parent/guardian on or before dismissal on the last day of school. For safety reasons, medicine will not be sent home with students nor kept by the school from one school year to the next. Any medication not picked up by 1:30pm on June 12th will be discarded. For additional information, please call the Health Room.
Preschool Community Peers
Chronic Absenteeism - State Board SOA Decision
Last school year, the Virginia Board of Education decided to not suspend chronic absenteeism as part of school accreditation determinations. The Board’s rationale was a desire to send a strong message to schools, families, and students about the importance of regular attendance for student success. The Board decision means that schools with Level 3 (red) in any indicator—including chronic absenteeism—based on end-of-year data will receive “Accredited with Conditions” designation.
Chronic Absenteeism is defined as missing 10% or more of the school year, regardless of reason. A student is determined to be chronically absent if the rate of their days absent divided by their total days in membership is greater than or equal to 10%.
As of May 29, Cub Run's absenteeism rate is at 10%. We appreciate your partnership. As we finish out the remainder of this school year, we will continue to update this percentage with you in hopes that we can join our Westfield pyramid schools for having an acceptable chronic absenteeism rate of 10% or lower.
REQUEST FOR PRE ARRANGED ABSENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FCPS Excused absences include the following reasons: illness, injury, funeral, legal obligations, medical procedures, religious observances, deployment-related absences, or family emergency.
If the reason for this prearranged absence is different from the above, please indicate the reason for the absence. Parents must plan to arrange for their child to complete make-up work, tests, or projects. If the student's planned absences exceed five school days, a parent conference may be required. The conference will include a review of the student's academic and absence record. Students who are absent 15 or more consecutive school days will be withdrawn from enrollment.
Cub Run Elementary School is committed to providing our students with a high quality education. Academic success relies upon excellent school attendance. Children who come to school on time every day are building critical life skills they will use throughout the rest of their lives. Like strengthening a muscle, building positive attendance habits early on make a difference for our children today and for our adults of tomorrow. Attending school regularly helps children feel better about school and themselves. Cub Run is teaming up with the other 9 schools in the Westfield Pyramid in an effort to make sure all of our students are in school, on time, each day.
Did you know?
- Regular school attendance in grades preschool through grade 6 makes it more likely that your child will read on grade level.
- The 2024-25 school year calendar has been published and we highly recommend scheduling vacations around the school year calendar. We have pasted the link below for your convenience:
https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/pdf/2024-2025-standard-school-year-calendar.pdf
- Even excused absences interfere with learning.
- A pattern of absences (whether unexcused or excused) is one of the main reasons children have lower academic achievement.
- Students who attend 90% or more of the school year are more likely to graduate from high school on time.
- Absences can mask deeper struggles. For example; absences may be a sign that a student is losing interest in school, he or she may be struggling with school work or peer relationships, or possibly facing a medical or mental health concern.
Support is available:
All staff members at Cub Run ES are committed to supporting attendance. Additional resources can be found online at http://www.fcps.edu/attendance. We know that parents are the experts on their own child and our school team is here to partner and help solve attendance-related concerns. The school counselors, school social worker, and psychologist are available:
Kristen Buesing, school counselor, kabuesing@fcps.edu
Shannon Barry, school counselor, sbarry@fcps.edu
Courtney Marques, social worker, ctmarques1@fcps.edu
Denise Wilson, psychologist, dewilson1@fcps.edu
Kindergarten Registration
If you have a rising kindergarten student (5 years old by 09/30/2024), K-Registration is now open for the 2024-2025 school year.
K-Registration will be open by appointments only during school hours. Please contact our Student Information Assistant (SIA) Mrs. Namrata Saxena to set up an appointment. You can reach her at 703-633-7500.
When you register your student, you will be added to a rising kindergarten email distribution list. We will contact you with information about our upcoming kindergarten orientation!
The following documents are required for registration:
- Proof of residency(Minimum 2) : A deed or lease agreement, Any mail with address
- 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 licensed physician.
- Immunization records: Up-to-date records in accordance with the child's age
- A valid ID
Registration packets are available online or can be picked up in the front office.
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.
Cub Run Talent Show
FCPS/Pyramid News
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Support Your Child’s Success in SIS ParentVUE
- Check Your Student’s Lunch Balance
- Student Testing Results Coming Soon
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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.
Enjoy Fun & Resources at the Summer Extravaganza
Stop by Woodson High School on Saturday, June 1, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 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.
Register Today for FCPS Summer Camps
Registration for FCPS Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts (IFTA/E-IFTA) camps closes on Friday, June 7. Tuition is waived for students eligible for free and reduced-price meals. Bus transportation is available from select FCPS high schools and middle schools. Learn more about Summer Learning and Fun for Students.
SYA Little League Fall Baseball and Softball Open
SYA Little League Softball Registration Open
Fairfax County Puzzle Hunt
The Solving Fun Puzzle Pals have been hard at work, creating an exhilarating adventure for puzzle solvers. We are thrilled to announce the Fairfax County Puzzle Hunt, a unique community event that will take you on a journey to the wonderful parks in Fairfax County. Starting this summer, solve one puzzle or do them all. Puzzles are filled with creative thinking, logic, and wordplay. They are designed to be challenging and accessible for all skill levels. Solve the puzzles and then find clues at the parks for a final meta-puzzle. Walk, bike, and roll at our wonderful local parks with friends and family. For more information go to www.solvingfun.com/fairfax.
Launches June 15, 2024
Contacts
Cub Run Main Office: 703-633-7500
Cub Run Attendance Phone Line: 703-633-7575
Cub Run Attendance Mailbox: CubRunElem.Attendance@fcps.edu
Technology Support for Families/Parent Help Desk: 1-833-921-3277
Parent Information Phone Lines/Support for parents who do not speak English as their first language: Parent Information Phone Lines
Parent and Student technology support: IT Support Portal
FCPS Free and Reduced Meals Information & Application: Information
Melissa Miller, Principal, mhmiller@fcps.edu
Nausheen Haider, Assistant Principal, nfhaider@fcps.edu
Brittney Kalbaugh, Administrative Assistant, bwood@fcps.edu
Namrata Saxena, Student Information Assistant, nsaxena@fcps.edu
Christina Davis-Luczak, Office Assistant, cddavislucza@fcps.edu
Be Informed, Stay Involved!
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