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 A little fun for everyone! Did someone say "pie"?
One student from each grade level was pulled from our C.A.R.E.S. ticket bin for the "Pie the Principal" incentive. Students received 2024 tickets overall, surpassing the goal of 2000. The event was recorded and shared during a Cubbie Nation News edition for all students to enjoy.
 Our Cubbies pictured with Sundae Bear - Cub Run's newest adoption from the Appalachian Bear Rescue.
Upcoming Dates
October 18: PTA Cub Run and Read-a-thon
October 19: Westfield’s Halloween Festival
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 8: Principal’s Walking Club-8:05am & Honoring Our Veterans
November 11: Veterans Day-No School
November 21: Thanksgiving Luncheon
November 27-29: Thanksgiving Holiday-No School
Cubbie News
Dear Cub Run Families and Friends,
We wanted to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude to our amazing students, families, and staff for continuing to partner together to support our school community.
Our Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day was a great success, and we were thrilled to see many of our students and their families participating. It's a wonderful way to promote healthy living and environmental awareness. Additionally, our Principal's Walking Club kicked off last week, providing students with an opportunity to start the morning with movement and connecting with our staff and other students. We hope to see even more Cubbies next month!
Our Cubbies have continued to earn our C.A.R.E.S. tickets and achieved the goal of pieing us in the face. Students from each grade level were able to pie us in the face! Way to go, Cubbies! The current goal our students are working towards is 2,250 tickets for a school-wide stuffed animal day. Next week is our C.A.R.E.S & Digital Citizenship Spirit Week, please see below for more information.
As we look ahead to Friday, we are excited for our Cub Run and Read-a-thon. Thank you to all our families and community members who have registered and donated. Your support is invaluable. We are grateful to our PTA for their continued dedication to our school community. We know it is going to be an awesome day!
Thank you again for your ongoing support. We look forward to another fantastic week ahead!
Warm regards,
Melissa Miller & Nausheen Haider
Cub Run C.A.R.E.S. & Digital Citizenship Spirit Week
Cub Run is having a spirit week to highlight and reinforce our school-wide expectations at school and online. Please see the graphic for more information about what students can wear each day!
When? October 21-25
Who? Everyone can participate! Participation is optional.
Safety Reminder
As we continue to focus on the safety of our students, staff and families, we want to remind families who are picking up their children at door 4 as walkers, to park off of school grounds and not in our parking lot where our kiss and ride/car riders are moving through.
We have had several unsafe situations where students have been crossing the parking lot and cars are frequently moving through the parking lot.
Elementary Early Release Monday - October 28
We are planning for our next three hour early release on Monday, October 28, 2024.
Our plan is to dismiss students in the same way that they were dismissed in September unless you noted a different dismissal plan on the Google form or we hear that you would like to make a change. SACC students will transition to SACC at the early release because it will open at the early dismissal time. If you need to make a change or confirm your dismissal plan for October 28, please use this updated form.
In order to ensure student safety, we kindly request that our front office staff be notified by 10 a.m. of any last minute dismissal changes. Thank you for your support and cooperation.
Storybook Character Day is Coming!
On October 31st students are encouraged to dress like a favorite storybook character.
Don't have a favorite storybook character? Wear your Halloween costume (no masks permitted) OR your Cub Run spiritwear and colors!
*Please remember all costumes should be school appropriate.
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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Positivity Project
This week, our school is focusing on the character strength of Open-Mindedness. This means being willing to consider new ideas and try new things. It involves looking at situations from all sides and not jumping to conclusions.
Open-mindedness is about seeking out and fairly weighing evidence, even if it goes against our own opinions or goals. Open-minded people listen to different viewpoints, including those that are less popular. They are often good listeners and provide balanced advice, which makes them great friends and confidants. This strength helps individuals form meaningful and lasting relationships.
To practice and encourage the character strength of open-mindedness 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 open-mindedness.
Thank you for your support!
Sixth Grade Bake Sale
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 at Frost Middle School for all FCPS students at no cost on:
- Monday, October 28, 3-7 p.m.
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.
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:
November 19, 2024 - 6:30-7:30 PM
December 5, 2024 - 6:30-7:30 PM
Register Here.
Reminders
Calendar Reminders
Monday, October 28, is an elementary three-hour early release. Dismissal is at 12:25pm.
Thursday, October 31, is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for students. Dismissal is at 1:25pm.
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.
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.
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Disability History Awareness Month
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.
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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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