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Upcoming Dates
October 3: Religious/Cultural Observance: Rosh Hashanah- Student Holiday
October 4: Teacher Workday- Student Holiday
October 7: Military Family Night-Cub Run & Deer Park-6:00PM; Deer Park Cafeteria
October 9: Walk, Bike, & Roll to School Day
October 9: Literacy Parent Information Session-6:00PM; Cafeteria
October 10: PTA Watch D.O.G.S. Information Night-5:00PM; Cafeteria
October 11: Principal’s Walking Club-8:05am
October 14: Staff Development Day- Student Holiday
October 18: PTA Cub Run and Read-a-thon
October 21: Superintendent Community Conversation-6:30-7:30PM; Virginia Run ES
October 25: Westfield Homecoming Parade
October 28: Elementary Early Release Monday-Dismiss at 12:25PM
October 31: End of the First Quarter; 2-Hour Early Release-Dismiss at 1:25PM
November 1: Religious/Cultural Observance: Diwali, All Saints Day, Dia de los Muertos- Student Holiday
Cubbie News
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Shanah Tovah to our Jewish community celebrating Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year! Meaning “head of the year,” Rosh Hashanah is one of Judaism’s holiest days and marks the beginning of the Days of Awe, a 10-day period of introspection that ends with Yom Kippur. #OurFCPS
Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on Wednesday, October 2.
Thursday, October 3: Schools and offices will be closed.
Friday, October 4, is a teacher workday and there will be no school for students.
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Additional Date Reminders
Thursday, October 3, is a holiday for all FCPS staff. Schools and offices will be closed.
Friday, October 4, is a teacher workday and there will be no school for students.
Military Family Night
Let’s Walk, Bike, and Roll to School!
Join us for Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day on Wednesday, October 9! Walking and biking promote physical activity, reduces traffic, and teachers our students important pedestrian skills. Let's create a healthier and safer community together
Click here to get more information about Walk and Roll to School Day.
Literacy Parent Information Night
On Wednesday, October 9, Diane Leipzig, Principal in Residence for the Equitable Access to Literacy Plan, will present literacy updates for the 2024-2025 school year, including the new curriculum, Benchmark Advance and how it aligns with research, the literacy assessments we will use, the extra help some students will receive to ensure all students are successful, and what you can expect on the elementary progress report for language arts. We will be hosting this session on October 9 at 6:00pm in the Cub Run cafeteria.
Cub Run C.A.R.E.S.
We encourage you to ask your student about what C.A.R.E.S. means and what it looks like in our hallways, bathrooms, at recess, and in our cafeteria.
We appreciate your partnership and support in fostering a safe, supportive, and positive learning environment for all of our Cubbies.
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Principals’ Walking Club
Our Principals’ Walking Club will kick off in October on Friday, October 11 from 8:05-8:25AM. You are invited to come and join Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Haider, and other Cub Run staff to kick off the day with some movement! Our club charms will continue this year for Cubbies and staff attending. We hope to see you on October 11!
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Disability History Awareness Month
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In Virginia during October, Disability History and Awareness activities provide an opportunity to create greater public awareness for individuals with disabilities, with the goal of full inclusion in our community. |
National Bullying Prevention Month
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. To help develop a common understanding of Bullying, below is the FCPS definition.
Bullying in Students Rights and Responsibilities is defined as: “Any aggressive and unwanted behavior that is intended to harm, intimidate, or humiliate the victim; involves a real or perceived power imbalance between the aggressor or aggressors and victim; and is repeated over time or causes severe emotional trauma. “Bullying” includes cyberbullying. “Bullying” does not include ordinary teasing, horseplay, argument, or peer conflict.”
For more information on how FCPS handles a bullying situation please visit the FCPS Bullying Prevention and Intervention webpage. Our goal is to ensure all students feel safe and welcome at school. If you have questions and/or concerns about something that is going on at school, please contact the front office so that they can support you and most importantly your student.
PTA News
Cub Run and Read-a-thon-October 18
We have reached the half-way point in our school wide fundraiser! Congratulations to our Cub Run Read & Run-a-thon winners:
- The class with the most minutes read is 3rd grade!
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Mrs. Nokovich's class will get to decide if Ms. Miller and Ms. Haider will be dressing up as Stitch or Minions!
Register your Cubbie for the Read and Run-a-Thon! Families are encouraged to raise money for our school community during this once-a-year fundraiser. The first 250 students to register on Fund Hub will get an animal pop keychain! On October 18, the school will celebrate with a reading and running event! See information on the flyers in Wednesday Folders or click this link.
Cub Run Spiritwear
Attendance Tip: Scheduling Family Trips or Events
Good attendance is an important life skill that will help students succeed in school and beyond.
When planning trips or family events, refer to the FCPS calendar and try to use weekends and school holidays. Every day of learning is a day toward success. Keep in mind that absences add up quickly. Students absent 10% of the school year (or just two days per month) are considered chronically absent.
When possible, schedule appointments for your child outside of school hours. If your child needs to miss school because of an illness or another reason, you must report the absence.
Watch this video with tips on understanding the FCPS school year calendar and visit the Attendance webpage for additional information. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!
FCPS News
Free Immunizations For All FCPS Students
Safeway Pharmacy will be providing immunizations for all FCPS students at no cost! Parents or guardians may schedule an appointment and provide consent for their student(s). The immunization clinics are being held at Frost Middle School, 4101 Pickett Rd. Fairfax, VA 22032, on:
- Tuesday, October 8, 3 to 7 p.m.
- Saturday, October 12, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Students under the age of 19, with a scheduled appointment and parental consent, must be accompanied by their parent, guardian, or another adult over the age of 19.
Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students under the age of 19 in order to provide consent.
Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic.
Elementary School Immunization Clinics to Be Held on Early Release Days
The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunizations for elementary students on early release Mondays. All school-required immunizations will be offered free of charge at Health Department clinics by appointment only.
Schedule your appointment today by calling 703-246-7100.
Clinics will be held Monday, October 28, and Monday, December 9, 2-7 p.m., at the Annandale District Office, Herndon-Reston District Office, Joseph Willard Health Center. Learn more about these clinics.
Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for any of the following conversations:
Events take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.
FCPS 2023-30 Strategic Plan - Goal 4: Equitable Access to Opportunities
FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan sets five main goals to create positive change in the division. These goals show where we should focus our attention and will help us align our efforts.
The fourth goal ensures all students have the same access to opportunities, no matter what school they attend. This includes academics and other programs that inspire and engage students and allow them to explore their passions and talents. See how Goal 4 is being put into practice.
Gun Safety and Safe Gun Storage
Providing students and staff with a safe educational environment remains our priority. Sadly, gun violence continues to impact schools and communities across our nation.
In FCPS, lessons on gun safety are built into our curriculum. It is critical that parents and guardians talk to their children about the importance of gun safety and safe gun storage in their homes, and in any home they may visit.
The FCPS website has gun safety resources as well as information about safety and security practices at schools. See Dr. Reid’s recent letter to the community for more resources.
Safely Store Firearms and Medications
The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board has a limited supply of free locking medication boxes and trigger locks that fit a wide variety of firearms. Visit the Lock and Talk website to learn more.
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
Michelle Shea, Office Assistant, mrshea@fcps.edu
Be Informed, Stay Involved!
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