Important Dates & Reminders
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TONIGHT! : Lewis Pyramid Night, at 7:00pm
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Thursday, October 31: Storybook Character Day
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Monday, November 4: No School - Teacher Workday
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Tuesday, November 5: No School - Teacher Workday
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Friday, November 8: Veterans Day celebration: November 8
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Thursday, November 21: Thanksgiving Luncheon
View the FCPS 24-25 School Year Calendar here.
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Principal's Message
Dear Crestwood Families,
We hope you are enjoying this wonderful weather! There are lots of exciting events happening at Crestwood and in the Lewis Pyramid.
Lewis Pyramid Night
Join us for Lewis Pyramid Night on Friday night! This is a great opportunity for families to come together and have some fun. There will be food, games, and activities for all ages.
Storybook Character Day
Don't forget about our Storybook Character Day on October 31st! We encourage all students to come dressed as their favorite storybook character. There will be a costume parade and other fun activities.
Early Dismissal
Please note that there will be an early dismissal on October 31st. School will dismiss at 1:55 PM.
Teacher Workdays
There will be no school for students on November 4th and 5th as these are teacher workdays.
PTA Events
The PTA is planning lots of events to support our students and staff. Please read below and do not forget to join the PTA to learn more about how you can get involved.
Volunteers Needed
We are also looking for volunteers who might be willing to lead a chess club or LEGO club for students after school. If you are interested, please contact Ms. Casablanca.
We hope you have a wonderful weekend! Go Lewis!
Queridas familias de Crestwood,
¡Esperamos que estés disfrutando de este maravilloso clima! Hay muchos eventos emocionantes que suceden en Crestwood y en la Pirámide de Lewis.
Noche de la Pirámide de Lewis
¡Únase a nosotros para la Noche de la Pirámide de Lewis el viernes por la noche! Esta es una gran oportunidad para que las familias se reúnan y se diviertan. Habrá comida, juegos y actividades para todas las edades.
Día del personaje del libro de cuentos
¡No te olvides de nuestro Día de los Personajes de los Cuentos el 31 de octubre! Animamos a todos los estudiantes a venir vestidos como su personaje favorito del libro de cuentos. Habrá un desfile de disfraces y otras actividades divertidas.
Salida anticipada
Tenga en cuenta que habrá una salida anticipada el 31 de octubre. La escuela saldrá a la 1:55 PM.
Jornadas de trabajo de maestros
No habrá clases para los estudiantes el 4 y 5 de noviembre, ya que son días de trabajo de los maestros.
Eventos de la PTA
La PTA está planeando muchos eventos para apoyar a nuestros estudiantes y personal. Por favor, lea a continuación y no olvide unirse a la PTA para obtener más información sobre cómo puede participar.
Se necesitan voluntarios
También estamos buscando voluntarios que estén dispuestos a dirigir un club de ajedrez o un club de LEGO para estudiantes después de la escuela. Si está interesado, póngase en contacto con la Sra. Casablanca.
¡Esperamos que tengan un maravilloso fin de semana! ¡Vamos Lewis!
Outstanding Employee Awards Nominations
Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for an Outstanding Employee at Crestwood ES in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through this Google form link: https://forms.gle/7XYh53ueKvJ46H8w6
You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees (one individual may only nominate one employee per category.)
A preliminary nomination only requires a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in one or more of the award category's criteria. The Google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each award. The eligibility requirements are below.
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 New 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 School-Based Administrator (that is not the building principal) at their current location
Common positions in this category: Assistant and Associate Principals, Director of Student Activities, Director of Student Services
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, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, After-School Specialist, MTSS Coordinator, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school, Special Education Department Chairs that teach less than 50% of their time, Reading Specialists that do not have a regular course load/do not give grades
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, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, All Parent Liaisons
The deadline to submit a nomination is November 15.
https://forms.gle/7XYh53ueKvJ46H8w6
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Sudie Baynham at scbaynham@fcps.edu
PTA News
Papa John's Fundraiser:
Every Thursday until the end of this school, you can make an online order through Papa John's website and receive 40% off your order, for regular price items and an additional 10% of those orders total sales back to our school. The promo code is CWES4010 and is ready to use online . The promotion will be valid all day from 11am-11pm for delivery or carryout (carryout until 10 pm) at our Springfield location (6228 H Rolling Rd Ste H, Springfield, VA 22152). This is an online promotion only but If for some reason we experience any problems with the code please know they can still place orders by simply calling the store. Papa John's will honor the code by phone.
Teacher Appreciation October 31st
The first Crestwood teacher appreciation event will be Thursday October 31th. Let's show our Crestwood teachers appreciation by providing desserts, candy, individually wrapped candy or drinks. Items can be dropped off in the Crestwood office on Wednesday October 30th or by 11:00am on Thursday October 31st. You can sign up to bring any of these items through the sign up genius below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084BA4A728A75-52567406-teacher
Crestwood PTA Election Day Bake Sale
Would you like to help the Crestwood PTA raise money for our school and the 6th grade graduation party? The Crestwood PTA will be having an election day bake sale in front of Crestwood on Tuesday November 5th. We are looking for desserts, candy, individually wrapped candy, grab and go breakfast items, coffee, tea, water or other drinks. Items can be dropped off at Crestwood Tuesday November 4th starting at 6:00am and throughout the morning. Please sign up to bring any of these items through the sign up genius below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0845AEAB2BAAFD0-52401631-crestwood
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Lewis Pyramid Updates
Lewis Pyramid Night
Join us for Pyramid Night on October 25th at 7pm and discover the magic of Lewis High School!
Best of all, future Lancer students get in FREE and receive a FREE t-shirt!
Don't miss this chance to see why Lewis is the perfect place for you to grow and succeed. We can't wait to meet you!
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Date: October 25th, 2024 Time: 7pm Location: Lewis High School
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Fecha: 25 de octubre de 2024 Hora: 7 pm Lugar: Lewis High School
¡Lo mejor de todo es que los futuros estudiantes de Lancer entran GRATIS y reciben una camiseta GRATIS!
Impact Aid
Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.
For any families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, we will provide paper forms starting Wednesday, November 13. Paper forms should be returned by Wednesday, December 4.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
Need to Register for ParentVUE?
Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey.
Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).
Ayuda de impacto
Devuelva su encuesta de Ayuda de impacto federal
FCPS solicita a todas las familias que completen una encuesta de Ayuda de impacto federal. El formulario está disponible en SIS ParentVUE en Paquetes en línea (en la esquina superior derecha después de iniciar sesión). Complételo lo antes posible.
Para las familias que no hayan completado la encuesta en ParentVUE, proporcionaremos formularios en papel a partir del miércoles 13 de noviembre. Los formularios en papel deben devolverse antes del miércoles 4 de diciembre.
Es importante completar este formulario para cada niño en edad escolar en cada hogar. La información de esta encuesta resultó en más de $4 millones en fondos el año pasado del Departamento de Educación de los EE. UU. Estos fondos se utilizan para apoyar a todas las escuelas y centros públicos del condado de Fairfax.
Para obtener más información, mire este video sobre Ayuda de impacto y visite la página de la Encuesta de Ayuda de impacto federal.
¿Necesita registrarse en ParentVUE? Aprenda a activar su cuenta SIS ParentVUE para que pueda enviar su encuesta fácilmente.
Puede obtener asistencia técnica para usar ParentVUE o completar la encuesta en línea enviando un ticket de Solicitud de asistencia para padres. Seleccione SISParent en el menú desplegable Solicitud y escriba Encuesta de ayuda de impacto federal en Descripción del problema. O llame a la Mesa de ayuda tecnológica para padres al 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).
Community Conversations
🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions at the final community conversation this fall. It will be held Wednesday, October 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Herndon Middle School. Click the date to register. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.
Events take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.
🎤 Nuestras escuelas, nuestro futuro: ¡Regístrese hoy para una conversación comunitaria!
La superintendente, Dra. Michelle Reid, lo invita a compartir sus pensamientos y hacer preguntas en la conversación comunitaria final de este otoño. Se llevará a cabo el miércoles 30 de octubre, de 6:30 a 7:30 p. m., en la escuela secundaria Herndon. Haga clic en la fecha para registrarse. Se brindarán servicios de cuidado infantil e interpretación de idiomas.
Immunizations
Safeway Immunization Clinics 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.
Clínicas de Inmunización Safeway para Todos los Estudiantes de FCPS
Clínicas de vacunación Safeway para todos los estudiantes de FCPS Safeway Pharmacy organizará clínicas de vacunación para cualquier estudiante de FCPS de 18 años o menos en Frost Middle School el lunes 28 y martes 29 de octubre, de 3 a 7 p.m.
Se aceptan personas sin cita previa, pero se recomienda encarecidamente concertar una cita para evitar tiempos de espera. Un padre o tutor debe acompañar a los estudiantes menores de 19 años que acudan sin cita previa para dar su consentimiento . Obtenga más información sobre los recursos de vacunación y cómo registrarse en otros idiomas para la clínica Safeway.
Los estudiantes de 19 años o más pueden acceder a vacunas gratuitas en la clínica de vacunación de su escuela secundaria o preparatoria, el Departamento de Salud del Condado de Fairfax o a través de otros recursos comunitarios.
Clínicas de escuelas primarias
El Departamento de Salud del Condado de Fairfax (FCHD) proporcionará vacunas a los estudiantes de primaria de FCPS los lunes de salida temprana limitada en sus oficinas del distrito. Todas las vacunas requeridas por la escuela se ofrecerán sin costo. Llame al 703-246-7100 para programar su cita.
District News/In Case You Missed It (ICYMI)
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Federal Impact Aid Survey
- Football Players Tackle Literacy
- Tips to Keep Children Safe
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
Noticias de FCPS
En caso de que no lo hayas visto en FCPS This Week, la división escolar compartió actualizaciones sobre los siguientes temas y otros:
- Encuesta de ayuda de impacto federal
- Jugadores de fútbol abordan la alfabetización
- Consejos para mantener seguros a los niños
Lee FCPS This Week para obtener más información sobre estos temas. Si aún no recibes este boletín semanal, regístrate hoy.
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