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 Our Cub-Run-read-a-thon was a success! Three rotating centers had our Cubbies in the gym, library and outdoors. The gym was full of running, jumping, and rolling through obstacle courses. The library was quiet while eyes and imaginations were busy absorbing stories. And outdoors, as you can see, was full of smiles and conversation as students were treated to snow cones!
 What better way to kick off the first day of our Cub Run C.A.R.E.S & Digital Citizenship spirit week than coming into school wearing comfy pjs and Cubbie spirit wear?!
Upcoming Dates
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 have had an outstanding week at Cub Run! We want to thank all of our volunteers and families who supported our Cub Run & Read-a-thon! Our Cubbies had a blast raising funds for our school as they worked their way through the obstacle course or continued reading in our library. Of course, they also loved to celebrate with our snow cones! We are grateful for everyone who was able to help and are thankful for the support of our families and PTA.
It has been exciting to see our Cubbies participating in our spirit week as we continue to focus on our C.A.R.E.S. expectations and digital citizenship. Each day this week, we have been reinforcing our expectations and continue to explicitly instruct our students on what this looks like in each of our learning environments and online.
Our next early release is on Monday, October 28. All students who attend afternoon SACC will be dismissed at 12:25 to SACC. If there is a change in your child's after-school plans for the early release, please complete this updated form no later than Thursday, October 24. Thank you for partnering with us to ensure we know how our dismissal plans for each of our Cubbies.
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.
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, please do not make any last minute changes to your child's dismissal plan. Thank you for your support and cooperation.
Positivity Project
This week, our school is focusing on the Other People Mindset of Being present and giving others my attention. This means when we are with other people, we are present and give them our full attention.
In today's world, it's easy to get distracted by phone calls, messages, and social media. These distractions can pull us away from what's most important — our relationships with other people.
Just as plants need sunlight to grow, our relationships need attention. If we don’t give our full attention when we are with our family, friends, and even colleagues, we can't build strong relationships. It’s crucial to put down our phones and tablets and really listen when others are talking. Positive relationships are the foundation of a positive culture, and we can’t build positive relationships without attention.
To practice and encourage the Other People Mindset of being present and giving others our attention, please visit the Positivity Project’s P2 for Families. There, you will watch a video clip together and discuss a quote and three questions.
Thank you for your 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.
Nominations are now open for 2024-2025 FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards!
To submit a nomination for a Cub Run Elementary Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through this Google form. You may nominate one employee or multiple. All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a short paragraph about how the employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category.
Outstanding Teacher
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category
Outstanding New Teacher
Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category
Outstanding Principal
Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)
Outstanding Leader
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal) at their current location
Common positions in this category: Assistant Principals
Outstanding Professional Employee
Eligibility: At least one year experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership at their current location
Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, MTSS Coordinator, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor. Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school, Special Education Department Chairs, and Reading Specialists.
Outstanding Operational Employee
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee at their current location
Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, Parent Liaison
Please Note: The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, November 15.
If you have any questions, please contact Jenny Sisk at jeschoensisk@fcps.edu
Cub Run PTA Book Fair
 
FCPS News
Free Immunizations For All FCPS Students
Safeway Pharmacy will host immunization clinics for any FCPS student age 18 or younger at Frost Middle School on Monday, October 28, and Tuesday, October 29, from 3 to 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 age 18 or younger to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic.
Students age 19 and older may access free immunizations at their middle/high school immunization clinic, the Fairfax County Health Department or through other community resources.
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.
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.
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 spirit wear 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 slideshow 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 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.
On Friday, November 8, we would like to invite all Veterans and community members to join us for our Veterans Day assembly featuring a musical performance by our Cub Run chorus and 2nd grade students. The performances will be from 9:00 - 9:45 for students in gr. K-2 and 2:15 - 3:00 for students in preK-3.
We would like to acknowledge all of the Veterans in our Cub Run community as we are grateful for their bravery and service to our country.
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Sixth Grade Bake Sale
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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