Upcoming Dates
Wednesday, October 2- Chuy's Spirit Night
Thursday, October 3- Student Holiday
Friday, October 4- Student Holiday
Thursday, October 10- Open PTO Meeting in the new Library @5:30pm
Monday, October 14- Student Holiday
Tuesday, October 15- Chick-fil-A Spirit Night 4:30-8 pm
Thursday, October 24- Crossfield Fun Run Event
Dr. Reid's visit to Crossfield Elementary School
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On Friday, Crossfield celebrated receiving a grant from Captain Planet, a division of Cox Cable. Ms. Cleary and Ms. Dalton kicked things off with words of gratitude, highlighting the important work the Green Team has accomplished over the past year and the benefits of outdoor education.
Despite a bit of rain, the Green Team students, staff, parents, community members, and Dr. Reid were all in attendance, and it was an absolute blast. Volunteers from Warner Brothers Discovery were a tremendous help in assembling all the equipment provided by the grant, which included materials for planting and food preparation so we can enjoy the fruits of our labor.
The Green Team students loved assisting throughout the day, from making smoothies with the new Vitamix to releasing monarch butterflies! Captain Planet even got us started with a few vegetable plants, so we’re off to a great start.
Stay tuned for more exciting updates as our growing project continues. Feel free to stop by and check out the planting beds at the front of the school whenever you have time!
Military-Connected Staff Spotlight
Last week, we celebrated Blue Star Welcome Week, honoring our incredible military-connected families. This week, we’re excited to spotlight one of our wonderful military-connected staff members, Mrs. Joanne Bryant. As both a military child and now a proud military spouse, Mrs. Bryant brings so much dedication to our Kindergarten team as an Instructional Assistant. Be sure to check out her collage below. We’re grateful to have Mrs. Bryant and all our military-connected staff at Crossfield. Thank you for your service, your sacrifices, and for being such an important part of our school community.
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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