Principal's Message
Dear Crestwood Parents and Guardians,
Welcome to an exciting new school year at Crestwood ES! We’re eager to embark on this educational adventure with you and your child.
Our theme this year is Making a Difference Together! Our top priority is cultivating a learning environment where every student can soar. We’re committed to providing a challenging curriculum that sparks curiosity and celebrates individual strengths. Our goal is to foster a lifelong love of learning.
We believe that a healthy mind is essential for academic success. Our dedicated team is committed to creating a supportive and inclusive community where students feel valued and can thrive emotionally.
Equity is at the heart of our school. We’re dedicated to ensuring every child has the tools and opportunities to reach their full potential.
We’re excited about the possibilities this year holds and look forward to working closely with you. Together, we can create a remarkable school experience for all our students.
Please take a moment to carefully review this message for important updates:
- Beginning August 19, Early Head Start and Pre-K students will follow the same schedule as students in K-6. Detailed communication will be sent to families next week.
- We would like to invite you to Open House on Thursday, August 15 from 3:00 to 4:30
- Our Back to School Night (BTSN) is scheduled for September 5th from 6:00 to 7:30
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Early Release Mondays Information
The Early Release Mondays planned throughout the school year for elementary schools are essential to allow educators time for planning and professional development. Students will be dismissed 3 hours early seven times throughout the school year and are encouraged to return home via their normal route. However, we understand there may be a childcare hardship because of the early release Mondays for many of our families. To resolve these concerns, student supervision will be available for families who need it.
The following dates are planned for Early Release Mondays throughout the school year:
- September 16
- October 21
- November 18
- February 10
- March 10
- April 21
- May 12
To help plan for our school’s childcare needs during the early release Mondays, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/Hp3P3eh5AbNScPDaA for each of your children who are enrolled at Crestwood Elementary. The form covers the first two early release Mondays, scheduled for September 16, 2024 and October 21, 2024. If you have multiple children, you will need to submit multiple forms. Staff will confirm the after school supervision plan for each student.
Thanks,
Principal Casablanca
New Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
In an effort to ensure student safety we have updated Arrival and Dismissal procedures. More information regarding arrival and dismissal procedures will be shared during Open House.
Kiss and Ride numbers will be distributed at Open House. If you’re interested in receiving a number for Kiss & Ride, please stop by the main office during Open House.
 
BOY Information and Forms
- School Calendar: The FCPS 2024-25 school calendar is available online.
- School Supplies: View the list of recommended school supplies for each grade level.
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SIS ParentVue Account: Access the FCPS secure solution for information about your child's attendance, class performance, demographic data, and more.
- For all the latest updates for our school, please visit our website at https://crestwoodes.fcps.edu/
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Parent Digital Consent System (PDC)
Starting August 1, 2024, student consent forms will be on the Parent Digital Consent System (PDC).
Forms available in the PDC starting in the 2024-2025 school year include:
- School Counseling Opt-Out
- Digital Resources Consent
- SEL Screener Opt-Out
- Consent for Release of Student Records in Support of Postsecondary Applications
- Denial of Access to Military Recruiters
- Family Life Education Opt-Out
- SOL Retest Permission
- Hazel Health
- BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Opt-Out
- SOS Screener Opt-Out
- Objection to Release of Information to Outside Organizations
- Objection to Release of Directory Information to the Public
If you need assistance, please read the Digital Consent Parent Directions
Immunizations
In Virginia, it's required by law for students to have certain immunizations to attend school. This is supported by guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Virginia Department of Health, and FCPS Regulation 2101.
Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school.
You can check your child’s immunization compliance by accessing ParentVUE.
Families of students with incomplete immunization records need to provide acceptable proof of immunization to their child's school as soon as possible. You can find the list of required immunizations on the General Registration Immunizations webpage.
If your child’s immunizations are incomplete, here's what you need to do:
- Get your child’s immunization record from one of these places:
- Request immunization records for free through the Virginia Immunization Information System (VIIS).
- If your child was immunized outside Virginia, get records from those states’ systems.
- Request records from your healthcare provider. Some may charge for copies.
Submit your child’s immunization record to your child’s school.
Families should submit their child’s completed immunization records before September 30.
Please visit FCPS’ website for more information, including how to access required immunizations. If you would like to speak with an FCPS staff member, please leave a message at one of the phone numbers below. Thank you for supporting our students' health and well-being.
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