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 Our awesome Cubbies enjoying some sensory fun!
Upcoming Dates
October 9: Walk, Bike, & Roll to School Day
October 10: PTA WatchDOGS 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 - 25: Cub Run CARES & Digital Citizenship Spirit Week
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
October 31: Storybook Character Day
November 1: Religious/Cultural Observance: Diwali, All Saints Day, Dia de los Muertos- Student Holiday
November 3: Daylight Saving Time Ends
November 4: Student Holiday-Teacher Workday-No School
November 5: Student Holiday-Teacher Workday-No School
November 11: Veterans Day-No School
November 21: Thanksgiving Luncheon
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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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Cub Run C.A.R.E.S. & Digital Citizenship Spirit Week
To Honor Our Veterans- November 8
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We are excited to be planning our Veterans Day assemblies for our students! We would like to put together a slide show highlighting Veterans in our Cub Run community. If you or a member of your family (grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc) have served in any branch of the Armed Forces, please send a photo to be included in the slide show so that we can recognize and appreciate the sacrifices that they have made for our country. All pictures can be emailed to Tracy Cousino at tacousino@fcps.edu.
We are also planning a few other events leading up to Veterans Day and would like to invite any Veterans who would like to read a story to a class/grade level during the week of November 6-8.
If you are interested or know someone who would be interested, please email Tracy Cousino (tacousino@fcps.edu) with your availability on the November 6th-8th. Please also include the grade level/class of your Cub Run student (if you have one) so that we can best match up readers with classes.
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Save the Date for Our Thanksgiving Lunch!
We are looking forward to hosting our families for our annual Thanksgiving Lunch on Thursday, November 21! Please save the date and stay tuned for additional details.
Positivity Project
This week, our school community will focus on the character strength of Teamwork. Teamwork means you work well as a member of a group or team. You are loyal, reliable, and dedicated to helping your team achieve its goals.
Teamwork involves prioritizing group success. Those strong in teamwork help all group members succeed, committing time and resources to the group's goals. They often delay personal accomplishments to ensure the group's overall success, which fosters positive feelings and counters selfishness and egotism.
For individuals, teamwork often means deferring or delaying individual accomplishments in order to ensure that the group maintains a high level of success. Their commitment to the larger group effort makes them good teammates. The positive feelings associated with being part of a larger whole — can be highly beneficial and combat selfishness and egotism.
To practice and encourage the character strength of teamwork at home, please visit the Positivity Project’s mobile-friendly P2 for Families. There, you will watch a video clip together and discuss a quote and three questions related to teamwork.
Thank you for your continued support!
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.
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:
- Saturday, October 12, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Monday, October 28, 3 to 7 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.
Lexia Parent Night Information
Want to learn more about Lexia® Core5 & Lexia® PowerUp? Join Lexia® Learning for a parent information night to learn how FCPS is using Lexia® Core5 and Lexia® PowerUp in classrooms across the district to support students' Literacy growth. Topics to be covered during this session include: What is Lexia Core5 and PowerUp and how do the programs support your student's individual learning needs? How does Lexia support teacher planning and instruction? Also included are extra tips for supporting your student.
For more information, contact Theresa Lieteau.
Register to attend one of the Virtual Lexia Family Information Night on:
October 15, 2024 - 6:30-7:30 PM
November 19, 2024 - 6:30-7:30 PM
December 5, 2024 - 6:30-7:30 PM
Register Here.
Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No cost
FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.
 The 2023-30 Strategic Plan-Goal 5: Leading for Tomorrow's Innovation
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.
Our final goal is Leading for Tomorrow’s Innovation. We are preparing our students for a future that has yet to be imagined. We must give them the skills they will need to succeed. Watch this video to see students exploring and preparing for careers through Career and Technical Experience programs. See how Goal 5 is being put into practice.
PTA News
Cub Run and Read-a-thon-October 18
Congratulations to our classes who have reached their fundraising goals! Congrats to Ms. McWhirt’s class, Ms. Mason, and Ms. Scoville’s classes! Way to go!
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
Cub Run gear can be purchased here: Cub Run Spiritwear!
Reminders
Calendar Reminders
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Yom Kippur
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Friday, October 11, will be an evening-only observance day for Yom Kippur, the holiest day in Judaism. There is school that day, but important events will not occur after school. See the complete school year calendar.
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Indigenous Peoples’ Day
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October 31 & November 1
Thursday, October 31, is the last day of the first quarter, and a two hour early release for students.
Friday, November 1, is a holiday this year for Diwali and Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day. All schools and offices will be closed.
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!
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.
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 an administrator or school counselor.
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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