Good afternoon families!!
As we wind down the last two weeks of the 1st quarter, we have a LOT of things going on here at school. Two different early closings, the teacher workdays for conferences, book fair, fall festival, and more! Please peruse through the information below to stay up to date!
At this time, I have 368 out of 450 K-6 student responses for Monday, October 21st. If you haven't filled that out, please do so ASAP. I'll be making groups over the weekend and what to make sure I can account for every student!
This week it was COLD in the mornings! Luckily, it warmed up by lunch time and our students were able to enjoy recess and PE outside in milder weather. However, this is a great time to remind everyone of our cold weather policy. The details of the policy are below, but in short, students have to wear 'appropriate' clothing to access outside activities when the weather is below 50 degrees.
If you haven't scheduled a conference, it is not too late! Make sure you sign up with your classroom teacher to talk about your child's progress so far this year!
Enjoy the weekend!
Sincerely,
Mark Bibbee
Principal
Cherry Run ES
October 21 - 3 Hr Early Closing - 1:05 dismissal
October 22-25 - BOOK FAIR!!
October 29 - Fall Festival - Blacktop & Field - 4:30-6:30
October 31 - Last Day of Quarter - 2 hr Early Release
November 1 - Student Holiday - No Students - School is CLOSED
November 4 - Teacher Workday - No Students - School is OPEN
November 5 - Teacher Workday - No Students - School is OPEN
On October 21st, Cherry Run will host the second "Early Release Monday" so that teachers can participate in professional development and planning with the new Language Arts program. In order to accurately plan for students, I am asking parents to click the link below (or use the QR Code in the flyer), to designate their child(ren)'s intention for this day. Please fill out the form one time for each child. We appreciate your attention to this matter!
LINK: https://forms.gle/iCpiCizeiZLNcm7VA
FCPS - SEH-23
How Cold is Too Cold to Allow Students to Play Outdoors??
Deciding when students may play outdoors remains the responsibility of the principal, based on his or her professional judgement after considering the information provided on the fact sheet. Principals should communicate with their community that it is the intention of the school to hold recess during cold spells and that parents should have their children prepared to play outdoors (jackets, gloves, and hats).
Based on the guidance provided in the regulation, Cherry Run has adopted the following "Cold Weather Policy" for students:
When temperatures drop below 50 degrees we do not allow students who are not wearing leg coverings (e.g. pants/sweats, etc.) and a warm jacket/sweatshirt/hoodie to go outside. Long-sleeve tee-shirts do not count. Students without appropriate covering will be brought to the office or library where they can read until their class returns.
Please remember to have your students dress appropriately for recess and PE! While outside recess is at the teacher’s discretion, and we ask that they use good judgment, teachers are able to take students outside for up to 15 minutes when the temperatures reach ZERO!!
We are aware that sunshine, cloud cover, wind, etc. impact the 'relative' temperature, but having a clear guideline helps with planning for parents/students and gives teachers an objective measure in making determinations.
Volunteers are needed for the upcoming Cherry Run Book Fair. Please use the Sign-Up Genius link below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805054EAAA729ABFE3-51952215-cherry#/
Any questions? Please email Ms. Hammond, CRES Librarian: ldhammond@fcps.edu
Fall festival is right around the corner and we need your help to make it a success! We have lots of fun games planned, concessions, a "treat" walk, and not one but two inflatables! Please consider volunteering your time before, during, or after the event. See the sign up genius for all the opportunities to help. If time is not something you can donate, consider purchasing something from our amazon wish list. This year's proceeds will fund fun new instruments for the music program, teacher appreciation events and teacher wish list items, as well as other requests that come up throughout the year. Preorders for unlimited game wristbands, concessions, and the famous pie in the face raffle will be coming in the next few weeks.
Contact: cresfallfestival2024@gmail.com
Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/16PM1LBUY5T88?ref_=wl_share
Sign Up Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4FADA92BA4F5C07-51358591-cres
A sign up genius for games is circulating at Lake Braddock. If slots are not filled, we will post that sign up here closer to the event.
Calling All Cherry Run Artists!
The PTA Reflections National Art Contest is back at Cherry Run Elementary School! The 2024 theme is "Accepting Imperfection." Submissions will be accepted until November 1, 2024. Below you will find the guidelines for each art category, as well as a Digital Dropbox where you will submit photos of your child's art and the Entry Form. Happy Creating!
Entry Form with Guidelines
Digital Dropbox - For Entry Submission
Adaptive Sports and Recreation
The adapted resources listed here are provided for informational purposes only. They do not reflect recommendations or endorsements by Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) or The FCPS Family Resource Center. Please contact the locations directly for fees, availability, and whether they meet your needs.
Adaptive Recreation Services and Programs PDF
Community Sports ad Park Authority Programs
Family Community Events/Parent Interest
Corn Mazes in Virginia
Virginia Corn Mazes
Apple Picking – Pick Your Own
Great Country Farms Virginia
Fall Festivals
Virginia Fall Festivals
Annandale's Fall Festival October 19 Petting zoo, delicious food, and festive activities for all ages, adds up to an autumnal extravaganza!
George Washington's Mount Vernon Fall Harvest Festival October 19 - 20 Celebrate the crisp autumn season with 18th-century activities & demonstrations at the Farm at Mount Vernon.
OmBaked Global FallFest October 20 Embark on a captivating exploration of distinct regions, each represented as its own autumn traditions. Treat your taste buds to an array of culinary delights and look through handcrafted treasures.
Military Families
Our Miliary Kids
Our Military Kids® is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit offering extracurricular activity grants to children and teens of deployed National Guard, deployed Reserve, or post-9/11 combat wounded, ill, or injured Veterans in treatment. OMK activity grants build the children's self-confidence, enhance family wellness, and strengthen a shared sense of community.
Military Child Care
Access to childcare directly affects mission readiness, morale, and retention of defense personnel worldwide. For this reason, the Department of Defense is committed to connecting military and DoD-affiliated families to quality, affordable childcare programs. For an overview of MCC and how you can request childcare for your family, watch this short video and/or select Learn More.
National Museum of the United States Army (Fort Belvoir)
Free general admission ticket reservations are encouraged. Walk-up tickets are available.
Up to 9 tickets per request. See Group Tickets for 10 tickets or more.
Military Family & Life Counselors
The Military and Family Life Counseling Program provides free, confidential non-medical counseling to service members, their families and survivors on or near installations. Trained to work with the military community, military and family life counselors deliver valuable counseling services, briefings and presentations to the military community.
Quantico USO
USO Quantico Fall Fest
24010 Montezuma Ave. Quantico, VA United States
🍁🎃 Fall into fun with us at the USO Quantico West Fall Festival! 🍂
Oct 25th, 2024
5:00 PM EDT
Facebook groups for local miliary families
GAMS - https://www.facebook.com/groups/greateralexandriamilitaryspouses/
PCS to DC - https://www.facebook.com/groups/PCSMilitaryMovetoVirginia
Fairfax County Spouses - https://www.facebook.com/groups/2053938148258566/
Other Resources
School Liaison Office – Fort Belvoir
EFMP Military One Source
EFMP – Fort Belvoir
MWR – Fort Belvoir
- Limited Early Release Mondays for Elementary Schools: Steering Committee Update
As a reminder, FCPS elementary schools will have limited early release Mondays during the upcoming school year. The goal is to provide elementary teachers with additional time to meet new professional development requirements for the Virginia Literacy Act.
You can help us with planning for the seven early release Mondays. Please watch your email for a short survey from us asking if your child will leave at the early release time on these days or remain at school until the standard dismissal time. Your response will help us in planning activities for students who will need to stay at school until regular dismissal time.
We realize there are many details for us to finalize before our first early release Monday in mid-September. Thank you for your patience, we strive to create a positive and successful experience for students, families, and teachers.
Early release Mondays for our school include:
- October 21
- November 18
- February 10
- March 10
- April 21
- May 12
Learn more about Early-Release Mondays.
- 🎤 Community Conversations with Superintendent Dr. Reid
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid invites you to share your questions or concerns regarding Fairfax County Public Schools. Your voice matters! Community Conversations will be held this Fall 6:30-7:30 p.m. on:
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Monday, October 21, at Virginia Run Elementary
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Wednesday, October 30, at Herndon Middle
Click the date above to register. Registration is not required but helps with planning. Additional registration links will be shared in next week’s This Week at FCPS. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Find out about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.
Want to know if your child's bus is on schedule or where the bus is? Here Comes the Bus® is an easy-to-use website and app that enables parents to see the location of their child’s school bus — almost in real time — on a smartphone, tablet, or personal computer.
Parents can track multiple buses if their children don’t all ride the same bus; know exactly when children arrive at school or the bus stop; and receive customized text and/or email notifications about bus locations, schedule changes, or delays.
To get started, download the app from the Apple iOS or Android app store. Check out the Here Comes the Bus and Frequently Asked Questions webpages for more information.
Already using the Here Comes the Bus app? Send your feedback to HCTB@fcps.edu.
Note: eNotify text messaging will continue to be used for reporting bus delays and bus incidents.
- 🚍 Here Comes the Bus (Ahí Viene el Autobús)
¿Quiere saber si el autobús de su hijo llegará a tiempo o dónde está? Here Comes the Bus® es un sitio web y una aplicación fáciles de usar que permiten que los padres vean la ubicación del autobús escolar de sus hijos -casi en tiempo real- en un smartphone, una tableta o un ordenador personal.
Los padres pueden ver la ubicación de varios autobuses en caso de que sus hijos no viajen todos en el mismo autobús; saber exactamente cuándo llegan los niños a la escuela o a la parada de autobús; y recibir notificaciones personalizadas por mensaje de texto y/o correo electrónico sobre la ubicación de los autobuses, los cambios de horario o los retrasos.
Para comenzar, baje la aplicación de la tienda de aplicaciones de Apple iOS o Android. Consulte las páginas web Here Comes The Bus y Preguntas Frecuentes para obtener más información.
¿Ya utiliza la aplicación Here Comes the Bus? Envíen sus comentarios a HCTB@fcps.edu.
Aviso: La mensajería de texto eNotify seguirá utilizándose para informar de retrasos e incidencias en los autobuses.
- 🙋 Student Attendance and Engagement
During the Academic Matters segment of the November 9 School Board meeting, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid discussed student attendance and engagement. Attendance and absenteeism rates are one measure for Goal 2 of our 2023-30 Strategic Plan.
Chronic absenteeism — which is defined as a student missing 10% or more of school for any reason — is a concern across Virginia school districts. Although FCPS continues to outperform the state average in attendance rates, we are tracking chronic absenteeism closely.
Data shows that:
- Missing just 10% of school — just two days a month — negatively affects a student’s academic performance.
- Only 17% of students who were chronically absent in both kindergarten and first grade were reading proficiently in third grade, compared to 64% of those with good attendance.
- Students who fail to read at grade level by the end of third grade are four times more likely than students who achieve proficiency to drop out of high school.
- By sixth grade, chronic absenteeism becomes a leading indicator that a student will drop out of high school.
Attendance is critical for academic success!
Missing School Over the Holidays
Looking ahead to the holiday season, if missing school is unavoidable, please speak with your child’s teachers in advance to create a plan for making up missed work. However, a homework packet cannot make up for the interaction and learning that happens in the classroom.
Visit FCPS’ website for more attendance resources.
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- 📑 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.
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