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Volume 3, Issue 11; October 13, 2024
Centre Ridge All-Stars
Conscious Discipline Brain State Model
Interested in learning more about how you can support your child at home? Consider listening to this podcast, "Practicing Conscious Discipline as a Family."
Dear CRES Community,
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Dr. Hertzberg, Ms. Baugh, Ms. Sutton, Ms. Helmer, and Ms. Ford
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Every Day Counts at CRES! |
To ensure transparency and celebrate our progress, we will be sharing weekly attendance data in our newsletter. By highlighting this important information, we aim to keep our families informed and energized about our collective efforts to reduce absenteeism.
Ms. Helmer, our Dean of Engagement, has reviewed our September attendance data and found that 107 students missed two or more days of school—quite a significant number! Frequent absences can accumulate quickly, and missing just two days each month can place a student in the chronically absent category, which may hinder their academic and social development. While many of these absences are due to illness, it is essential to remember that only specific conditions—such as a fever of 100.4, diarrhea, or a contagious illness—are considered excused. Let’s also focus on fostering healthy habits, like regular handwashing and covering coughs, to help reduce illnesses.
On a positive note, we want to celebrate the 512 students who were present every day or only missed one day of school! Let’s aim to increase this number as we work together to tackle chronic absenteeism at CRES this year.
Together, let’s make every day count!
Fairfax County Youth Survey
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The Fairfax County Youth Survey, a collaboration between the Fairfax County School Board and the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, is a comprehensive, anonymous, and voluntary survey given each year to students in grade 6. The survey examines behaviors, experiences, and other factors that influence the health and well-being of Fairfax County's youth. |
The results, published each year, identify trends and areas of need, providing a snapshot of the county's youth and serving as a barometer of the community's effectiveness in fostering healthy choices in young people.
Centre Ridge will be administering the Fairfax County Youth Survey the morning of November 12th. While it is our hope that as many students as possible will participate, if you do not wish for your child to take part in the Youth Survey, please complete the form linked here and return it to your child's school counselor no later than November 8, 2024. If you have already opted your child out of this survey using the Parental Digital Consent Portal, you do not need to provide additional information. If you have any questions, please reach out to Allison Warren, school counselor for grades 3-6.
Celebrating the Power of School Lunches
National School Lunch Week (NSLW)—October 14 to October 18, 2024—celebrates the federal National School Lunch Program (NSLP). This program provides millions of children a nutritious meal each school day.
President John F. Kennedy created National School Lunch Week in 1962 to promote the importance of a healthy school lunch in a student’s life and the impact it has made inside and outside of the classroom.
Multiple studies show that school lunches are important in supporting overall student health by improving students’ diets and combating food insecurity. Students who eat school lunches consume more fruit, vegetables, and fiber than their peers.
This School Lunch Week, FCPS Food and Nutrition Services reminds families that they are dedicated to providing flavorful, healthy, sustainable, and student-focused meals. Also, new menu items have been launched this year based on student feedback.
Want to know what’s for breakfast or lunch? Nutrition Services now has printable menus.
🎤 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.
Safeway Immunization Clinics for All FCPS Students
Safeway Pharmacy will be providing immunizations at Frost Middle School for all FCPS students at no cost on:
- Saturday, October 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Monday, October 28, 3-7 p.m.
Transportation options are available.
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 to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic.
Elementary School Clinics
The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.
FCPS News: In Case You Missed It
In FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Learn About Lexia for Literacy
- The Power of School Lunches
- Upcoming Community Conversations
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
Ronnie Ram's Homerun Highlights!
We love highlighting learning experiences that support the acquisition of Portrait of a Graduate attributes and skills across our classrooms!
Who doesn't want to #collaborate over a fall-themed dessert? Learning a new recipe, following directions, and having fun are key to celebrating fall weather! Students enjoyed delicious pumpkin-inspired treats! Yum!
Thank you, Ms. Laitinen and Ms. Manning, for your #creativethinking!
For more information on Portrait of a Graduate, ask your child how they are a communicator, collaborator, critical and creative thinker, goal-directed and resilient individual, or ethical and global citizen. Or, click here!
Please click on our main hashtags, #CRESSchoolofDreams and #CRESAllStars, for more awesome highlights from Centre Ridge!
We will continue to expand our social media presence this year!
Twitter and InstagRAM
DedicatED: For Parents and Teachers
The Seven Powers for Conscious Adults
Conscious Discipline: The Foundation of Safety
Becoming conscious of hurtful patterns and the willingness to change those patterns is the greatest gift we can give children. Becoming conscious allows us to access our own wisdom and remain calm in the face of antagonism and disorder. It is the foundation of choice and change.
Self-Regulation: Managing our own thoughts, feelings and actions – is the cornerstone of a successful life.
The “conscious” part of Conscious Discipline is based on consciousness and mindfulness research, and consists of seven powers. The Seven Powers for Conscious Adults empower us to self-regulate and provides a foundation that facilitates our access to the integrated executive brain state where all higher-order thinking occurs. From this state, we can override impulsive and reactive tendencies. The Seven Powers for Conscious Adults create long-term, lasting success by guiding us to become conscious, present, attuned and responsive to the needs of ourselves and children.
As mentioned earlier, we are excited to strengthen the connections between school and home regarding these practices. More information coming soon!
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Family Literacy Program: Learn English!
Who: For parents with children in FCPS or with children from 3-5 years old.
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 am-12 pm (You can join anytime!)
Where: At Centre Ridge Elementary!
For more information, please contact Mary Pierri, our Family Liaison, at (703) 227-2600.
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Advanced Academic Program Parent Information Night
Full-time Referral & Screening Process
November 12, 2024, 5:00-6:00 pm
Please join us in the CRES library (or online) for our upcoming AAP Parent Information Meeting to learn about the referral and screening process for the full-time Advanced Academic Program. Please RSVP at your earliest convenience. We will share a link with those who RSVP 30 minutes prior to the meeting. We hope you can join us!
December 15, 2024 -Deadline for all referrals (grades 2-6) for full-time screening
If you have questions, please contact Valerie Carter, Advanced Academic Resource Teacher.
Please Mark Your Calendars!
Great news! Centre Ridge Elementary School's events are now easily added to your own personal calendar. To find out how to download our calendar feed, please go here.
Monday, October 14th: Staff Development Day; no school for students
Tuesday October 15th- Thursday, October 31st:
CogAT Testing Schedule
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Grade 2
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October 15th-October 17th
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Grades 3-6
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October 22nd-October 24th
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Make-up Testing (all grade levels)
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October 28th-31st
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Tuesday, October 15th: PTA Meeting, 7:00pm, RSVP here.
Friday, October 18th: Fall BINGO Night, 6:00: Door open 6:30 pm: Games begin!
Wednesday, October 23rd: PTA Spirit Night - El Fresco
Friday, October 25th: Book Character Day! Dress as your favorite children's book character. Please refrain from wearing masks and maintain school appropriate attire.
Monday, November 4th: Staff Planning Day; no school for students
Tuesday, November 5th: Teacher Workday; no school for students
Monday, November 11th: Veterans Day
Tuesday, November 12th: AAP Parent Information Meeting Full-time Screening Process; Please RSVP here.
See the complete 2024-2025 school year calendar.
FCPS Cares Program
Recognizing employees who go above and beyond
FCPS Cares is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize those who go above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story so we can all acknowledge the outstanding work of FCPS, and more specifically, Centre Ridge employees.
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Ram Reflection
To provide feedback directly to Dr. Hertzberg, please use the QR code, or click on this link. Thank you, in advance, for sharing your thinking!
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