Upcoming Dates
Wednesday, October 30- Trunk or Treat Oakton High School 6-8 pm
Thursday, October 31- 2 Hour Early Release End of Quarter
Friday, November 1- Diwali (No School)
Monday, November 4- Student Holiday
Tuesday, November 5- Student Holiday
Thursday, November 7- AAP Screening Information 6:30 pm
Tuesday, November 12- SLHS Movie Night - FREE
Wednesday, November 13- Chipotle Spirit Night 5-9 pm
Thursday, November 21st- Langston Hughes Theater Expo 6-8 pm
Student Holidays
2 Hour Early Release on 10/31
November 1st, 4th, and 5th are student holidays.
Warm wishes to everyone celebrating All Saints’ Day and Diwali.
Language Arts Grading Update
Our teachers have been hard at work teaching with the new Language Arts curriculum, and we are excited to help all of our students become strong readers and writers! This year we also have new assessments, which is how we check if your student needs extra help with reading and writing, and new Standards of Learning (SOLs).
Because of these changes, we are now teaching all of the Language Arts skills your child needs to know (and checking if they need extra help) throughout the whole school year, instead of different skills each quarter. While these skills will be new to your child in the beginning of the year, the goal is for your child to grow strong in all of their new skills by the end of the year.
This means that when you get your child’s progress report next month, it might look different. Your child’s teacher will give you more information on the new progress reporting and how we’re making sure your child is getting any extra help they might need. You can also find more information on FCPS’ Grading and Reporting webpage.
Attention FCPS Families!
The Federal Impact Aid Survey is now available to complete online.
The Federal Impact Aid program provides money to districts that enroll federally connected students. Help FCPS secure funding from the Impact Aid Program by helping us identify:
- Military families.
- Federally connected families.
- Families living on a military base.
Please complete one form for each child in your household. Remember that only the enrolling parent can fill out the Impact Aid Survey form.
For families without access to ParentVUE, a paper copy of the form will be sent home with your student starting November 12. Your information will be kept strictly confidential.
Your support will ensure that we receive the resources for which we are eligible.
"Left Behind" Items
 The clothes rack is full; the table is full. Please remind your student(s) to check for items they left behind. If you are at Crossfield for conference(s), meeting(s), picking up, dropping off, or volunteering please pop into the cafeteria to check for things that may be missing from a closet near you. Items remaining at the end of the first quarter (Nov.1) will be donated to The Closet in Herndon.
Advanced Academic Programs Screening Information for Full Time Services
Meeting for Parents/Guardians of Children in Grades 2-6
An informational meeting will be held at Crossfield Elementary School on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 6:30 PM in the cafeteria. Melissa Graham, the Advanced Academic Resource Teacher will review the screening process for full time AAP services.
Referrals for full time AAP screening are due to Mrs. Graham no later than December 15, 2024. There are no exceptions.
Families of rising 7th graders: You are welcome to attend this meeting to understand the screening process. There will be another meeting specifically for rising 7th graders to address AAP options versus honors courses. Date and time TBD.
South Lakes High School Movie Night - FREE!
SLHS Leadership first annual Movie Night at South Lakes High School.
Movie: Hotel Transylvania
When: Tuesday, November 12th @ 7pm
Where: South Lakes High School Stadium
What to bring: Please bring chairs/blankets to sit on
The event is free. Please bring your friends and family, come bundled up in your favorite cozy pajamas! Students should be accompanied by an adult. The only cost associated with this event would be the purchase of any items from concessions.
Trunk Or Treat Hosted By Oakton High School
Oakton High School Leadership is hosting its first annual Trunk or Treat on Wednesday, October 30 from 6-8pm in the OHS parking lot. A variety of clubs are sponsoring trunks for a safe, enjoyable trick or treating experience. Along with “Trunk or Treating”, there will be a few events for the kids to participate in as well, “Pumpkin” bowling, Face Painting by our talented art students, a fall themed photo opportunity, a special appearance by the Oakton Cougar, and more. Hope you can make it!!
Webinar for families
5 Ways to De-Escalate a Nuclear Meltdown & Stop the Shame Cycle: A Webinar for Families
Plans go awry, your child gets disappointed or doesn’t get their way. They begin getting upset. Rational talk doesn’t work. Nothing does. Now your child is in full meltdown mode and doesn’t hold back. What do you do?
Calm Parenting Podcast founder, Kirk Martin will show you:
- How to calm kids with big emotions.
- Exactly what to say in the moment and how.
- Why intensity is critical and why to avoid eye contact.
- How to stop the cycle of shame and embarrassment.
November 8, 2024, 10-11:30 a.m.
Register here
Washington Capitals and Wizards Discounted Tickets
Tutoring Services
Varsity Tutors (Free)
Fairfax County Public Schools 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, study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests.
In-Person Tutors for Hire
The FCPS Family Resource Center has created a list of available tutors, consisting of current FCPS employees with valid Virginia teaching licenses who are interested in tutoring outside their contracted school hours. Visit the Family Resource Page for more information or contact your Family Liaison, Simi Sitaram for a list of tutors.
Chipotle Spirit Night
Rising 7th Grade Theater Expo
 Join teachers, parent volunteers, and advanced theater students for:
✨ A guided tour of our theater space
🎬 Hands-on sessions in improv and acting
💄 Tutorials on special effect theater makeup
💃 A choreography workshop from the upcoming Matilda Jr. Musical
Come explore your inner performer, meet new friends, ask about the classes, and see why theater at Langston Hughes is something special!
Register Here
Student Health Conditions
If your student has any health conditions that may affect his/her school day, please fill out the Health Information Form electronically in SIS ParentVUE or on paper and return to school. School forms can be found here: https://www.fcps.edu/services/families-and-caregivers/family-academy/school-health-services"
Digital Consent-Action Needed!!
Hi Parents,
Your child has been assigned a laptop and/or iPad at school For your child to have digital access, you will need to complete this parent digital consent form. This will allow them to have access the websites that we will be using to support your child’s learning. It can also be found on the Crossfield website.
Attendance Reporting
FCPS started new Attendance Reporting using ParentVUE this school year. To report Absence, Late Arrival, or Early Release, you have options to use either ParentVUE or CrossfieldElem.Attendance@fcps.edu
These are the instructions when using ParentVUE:
- Select Date
- Input Student Name
- Input Parent Name
- Attendance Reason - select PRA- Report Absence
- Note - type in reason for absence, late arrival, or early release
When we receive your report, based on the reasons, we will mark Excused Absence (EXE), Excused Tardy (EXT), or Leaving Early (COU). After we accept, you will be able to view your child's attendance. Click the link to view an example:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gVz3e0opCQmQruq3k7y2wMFIvf4n7d4rIKNMrqr6mmE/edit?usp=sharing
If you have any questions, please contact CrossfieldElem.Attendance@fcps.edu or 703-295-1100.
Lunches
Click this link to see information regarding lunches, including payment methods.
Medications
Medications MUST be dropped off at Crossfield by a parent. Do not send your child to school with their medications. Our clinic aide, Ms. Deschene, will be available during Open House to receive medication. Our clinic is now room C102.
School Year Calendar
To assist with your planning, view the FCPS 2024-2025 standard school year calendar here. Any changes will be communicated as early as possible.
Back-To-School Supplies
Supply Lists for 2024-25 can be found here.
2024-25 Opt-Out Booklet
This booklet contains information regarding opting your child out of various content and applications at school. Parents can also use the Parental Digital Consent System accessible from this page.
Parent Vue
Access the FCPS secure solution for information about your child's attendance, class performance, demographic data, and more.
https://www.fcps.edu/family-resources/technology/student-information-system-sis/sis-parentvue/sis-parent-account
Free and Reduced-Price Meals Application
https://www.fcps.edu/frm
My School Bucks
Lunches, Field Trips, laptop repair fees. This is the primary way to send money to the school.https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/getmain?requestAction=home
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