Upcoming Dates:
Monday, September 23-27 - Blue Star Spirit week
Thursday, September 26- AAP Continuum of Services meeting @6:30 pm Cafeteria
Wednesday, October 2- Chuy's Spirit Night
Thursday, October 10- Open PTO Meeting in the new Library @5:30pm
Tuesday, October 15- Chick-fil-A Spirit Night 4:30-8 pm
Thursday, October 24- Crossfield Fun Run Event
 Rock wall time!
Blue Star Welcome Week
Crossfield is honored to welcome new and returning military-connected families into our community. We thank you for your service and appreciate all that you sacrifice for us. If you need more information or wish to connect with FCPS resources, please email militaryfamilies@fcps.edu or visit the FCPS Military Resources page.
Military-connected families are invited to share photos for our Blue Star Welcome banner. It’s completely optional. Send copies of your photos (not originals) to the office this week, with your student's name and teacher written on the back.
Hispanic Heritage Month
 Hispanic Heritage Month, held from September 15 to October 15, celebrates Americans with ancestry from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. It’s an opportunity to recognize the contributions, diverse cultures, and histories of the Latino community in the U.S.
This is a great time to get together with family and friends! Be sure to check out some fun local events: Fiesta Fairfax. You can also explore more about Hispanic Heritage Month through Smithsonian's resources.
Student Health Conditions
If your student has any health conditions that may affect his/her school day, please fill out the Health Information Form electronically in SIS ParentVUE or on paper and return to school. School forms can be found here: https://www.fcps.edu/services/families-and-caregivers/family-academy/school-health-services"
Chuy's Spirit Night
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Let's Taco Bout a delicious fundraiser. Join your Crossfield community at Chuy's in Fairfax on Wednesday, October 2. Be sure to present the Chuy's flier for Crossfield to earn 10% of food sales, or use code "Crossfield" for online orders.
Chuy's is located at 11219 Lee Highway in Fairfax.
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Chick-fil-A Spirit Night
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It's time to eat more chicken, and raise some money for your Crossfield PTO. Join us on Tuesday, October 15 from 4:30-8pm at the Chantilly Air & Space Chick-fil-A. Please present this flier at checkout, or use code "Crossfield" on mobile orders.
Chick-fil-A is located at 3454 Historic Sully Way in Chantilly
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Digital Consent-Action Needed!!
Hi Parents,
Your child has been assigned a laptop and/or iPad at school For your child to have digital access, you will need to complete this parent digital consent form. This will allow them to have access the websites that we will be using to support your child’s learning. It can also be found on the Crossfield website.
Attendance Reporting
FCPS started new Attendance Reporting using ParentVUE this school year. To report Absence, Late Arrival, or Early Release, you have options to use either ParentVUE or CrossfieldElem.Attendance@fcps.edu
These are the instructions when using ParentVUE:
- Select Date
- Input Student Name
- Input Parent Name
- Attendance Reason - select PRA- Report Absence
- Note - type in reason for absence, late arrival, or early release
When we receive your report, based on the reasons, we will mark Excused Absence (EXE), Excused Tardy (EXT), or Leaving Early (COU). After we accept, you will be able to view your child's attendance. Click the link to view an example:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gVz3e0opCQmQruq3k7y2wMFIvf4n7d4rIKNMrqr6mmE/edit?usp=sharing
If you have any questions, please contact CrossfieldElem.Attendance@fcps.edu or 703-295-1100.
Lunches
Click this link to see information regarding lunches, including payment methods.
Medications
Medications MUST be dropped off at Crossfield by a parent. Do not send your child to school with their medications. Our clinic aide, Ms. Deschene, will be available during Open House to receive medication. Our clinic is now room C102.
Get Involved!
Advanced Academic Programs
Interested in learning more about the Advanced Academic Programs in FCPS and Crossfield Elementary?
Melissa Graham, Crossfield’s Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART) will be hosting a meeting for all parents and guardians of students in grades K-6. She will provide an overview of the AAP Continuum of Services we provide to our students.
Crossfield Cafeteria, September 26, 2024, at 6:30 PM.
More information about AAP services in FCPS can be found in theAdvanced Academic Programs Fall Newsletter.
*A separate meeting for parents and guardians of students in grades 2-6 regarding the Central Screening Process will be held in early November. More information to come.
School Year Calendar
To assist with your planning, view the FCPS 2024-2025 standard school year calendar here. Any changes will be communicated as early as possible.
Back-To-School Supplies
Supply Lists for 2024-25 can be found here.
2024-25 Opt-Out Booklet
This booklet contains information regarding opting your child out of various content and applications at school. Parents can also use the Parental Digital Consent System accessible from this page.
Parent Vue
Access the FCPS secure solution for information about your child's attendance, class performance, demographic data, and more.
https://www.fcps.edu/family-resources/technology/student-information-system-sis/sis-parentvue/sis-parent-account
Free and Reduced-Price Meals Application
https://www.fcps.edu/frm
My School Bucks
Lunches, Field Trips, laptop repair fees. This is the primary way to send money to the school.https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/getmain?requestAction=home
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