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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 28; June 1, 2024
Summertime is for Social Emotional Learning (SEL)! Read below for some suggestions on how to support SEL June through August.
Dear CRES Community,
We understand that summer is a time to unwind and enjoy a more leisurely pace, and it is also a critical period for fostering wellness and strengthening interpersonal relationships--both of which are essential for your child’s overall development. Here are some suggestions on how you can create a balanced summer that nurtures your child's social and emotional well-being:
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Encourage social interaction: Arrange playdates, family gatherings, or community activities to help your child build friendships and develop social skills.
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Promote emotional wellness: Create a safe space for your child to express their feelings. Encourage open conversations and support their emotional needs.
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Incorporate physical activities: Plan outdoor activities like hiking, biking, or sports to keep your child active and reduce stress.
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Foster creativity and curiosity: Encourage hobbies such as painting, reading, or learning a musical instrument to stimulate their minds.
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Model positive relationships: Show kindness, patience, and respect in your interactions, as children learn by observing adults.
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Maintain a routine: Keep a flexible daily structure to provide stability while allowing time for relaxation.
By thoughtfully planning a summer that emphasizes social and emotional growth, we can help our children develop the skills they need to navigate life with resilience and confidence. More information about engaging summer activities is included below!
Dr. Hertzberg, Ms. Wu, Ms. Baugh, Ms. Helmer, and Ms. Ford
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.
💪 Let's Finish the School Year Strong!
Student attendance at school is important all year long, up to the last day of school. Attendance has an effect on student performance and on school accreditation. See how to:
- Check your child’s attendance record.
- Help your student stay engaged at school.
- Report future absences.
- Understand the FCPS school calendar.
Learn more about attendance resources.
Summer Camps: Online Registration Closing Soon!
Registration for summer classes with FCPS' Online Campus will close on Friday, June 7. Online campus courses are for students in grades 7-12. Email OnlineCampus@fcps.edu or call 703-503-7781 with any questions.
Other Summer Learning Opportunities
Chantilly Academy will host an AFA CyberCamp from Monday, June 24th, to Friday, June 28th, from 9 am to 3 pm each day. This camp would be a great fit for rising fifth through eighth graders of all skill levels interested in learning more about the importance of cybersecurity and gaining skills to protect themselves and others from cyber threats. Discounts are available for students eligible for free and reduced-price meals. Visit the camp website for more information.
Registration is also still available for the Institute for the Arts (IFTA) and Elementary-IFTA (E-IFTA) arts camps and Credit Recovery Academy.
☎️ Family Information Phone Lines Available in Eight Languages
Parents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS. View the list of phone numbers.
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!
Learning a musical instrument requires commitment and a lot of practice. We are so proud of our musicians at CRES!
Congratulations on all the growth you have made this year, grades 4-6 strings musicians!
#Goal-directed
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
LEAP through the summer with Fairfax Public Library and George Mason University!
We are pleased to share three wonderful and free family friendly summer workshops that will be held at the Fairfax County Public Library, in Fairfax, sponsored by the George Mason University Literacy Engagement Action Project (LEAP). Please find the registration links below.
June event (Summer STEM and Stories: Summer Solstice Science!)
July event (Teddy Bedtime Stories)
August event (Explore Wordless Adventures)
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.
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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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