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Volume 3, Issue 14; November 11, 2024
Centre Ridge All-Stars
On Veterans Day, we honor and thank all who have served, recognizing their sacrifices and the freedoms they have safeguarded. We are grateful for the strength and dedication of our veterans and their families.
Dear CRES Community,
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Get ready to shake a tail feather at this year’s Turkey Trot—lace up, hit the trail, and let’s make it a Thanksgiving to remember!
Stay tuned for more details!
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Every Day Counts at CRES!
To ensure transparency and celebrate our progress, we will be sharing weekly attendance data in our newsletter. By highlighting this important information, we aim to keep our families informed and energized about our collective efforts to reduce absenteeism.
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"Going to school is cool!"
This week, we are thrilled to spotlight our grade-level attendance achievements! A big round of applause to our 4th graders who led the way with a fantastic 91% attendance rate! Even in shorter weeks, your commitment to supporting daily attendance greatly enhances students' learning and engagement.
We are excited for the chance to welcome Ronnie Ram as a special visitor to each grade level multiple times this school year! With strong attendance, your child’s grade could be next in the spotlight!
Together, let’s make every day count!
📍 Boundary Review Community Meetings Start This Month
As a reminder, FCPS has started the process of reviewing school boundaries across the division. This important work will help the district better support student population growth, changes in school capacity, and evolving community needs. Community input is vital to this process. With that in mind, FCPS, in partnership with Thru Consulting, will be hosting a series of community meetings in each of FCPS’ six regions. Participants are encouraged to share their thoughts, ask questions, and learn more about the boundary review process.
Please visit FCPS’ website for meeting dates, locations, and other information. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates.
IEP Palooza and Community Resource Fair
Parents/caregivers, school staff, and students over the age of 14 are invited to attend an interactive event celebrating the individualized education program (IEP) process. The IEP Palooza and Community Resource Fair will take place on Saturday, November 16, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at Jackson Middle School.
The event is sponsored by Fairfax County Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA). Activities include simulated IEP meetings, break-out sessions on the various parts of an IEP, and a resource fair to learn more about community supports. Register in advance.
Tutoring Resources for Families
Is your family looking for resources to help support your child’s academic success? FCPS’ Family Resource Center (FRC) maintains a list of district employees who hold a valid Virginia teaching credential and who are available to be hired as a tutor by parents. FRC maintains this list, but families are responsible for contacting and working directly with tutors. This list is not “approved” by FCPS and is only meant as a resource.
FCPS also partners 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.
✨ FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan Goal 3: Academic Growth and Excellence, reminds us of our commitment to supporting each and every student and helping them meet or exceed high academic standards.
Services for Hearing-Impaired and Visually-Impaired Students
Students with sensory disabilities require specialized services and support to access instruction that is typically presented visually and auditorily (by means of hearing). FCPS provides educational services to students who are deaf, hearing-impaired, or visually impaired. They are supported in various settings, including at their school or through itinerant specialists who travel to different schools to work with students, rather than being based in a single school. Learn more about Services for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Services for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired.
Visit the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) website for Resources for Serving Students with Sensory Disabilities.
FCPS News: In Case You Missed It!
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Fall Testing Results
- Boundary Review Community Meetings
- Resources for Families
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
Ronnie Ram's Homerun Highlights!
We love highlighting learning experiences that support the acquisition of Portrait of a Graduate attributes and skills across our classrooms!
The Centreville Pyramid Chorus Concert demonstrates how the power of music can bring our schools together!
What a magical event!
#collaboration
For more information on Portrait of a Graduate, ask your child how they are a communicator, collaborator, critical and creative thinker, goal-directed and resilient individual, or ethical and global citizen. Or, click here!
Please click on our main hashtags, #CRESSchoolofDreams and #CRESAllStars, for more awesome highlights from Centre Ridge!
We will continue to expand our social media presence this year!
Twitter and InstagRAM
DedicatED: For Parents and Teachers
Family Science Night
Here’s what’s in store for you and your family on Tuesday, November 19th!
Date: November 19, 2024
Time: 6:00-7:30 pm (*5:30 pm: Pizza will be served on a first come first served basis; Title I sponsored!)
Where: Centre Ridge Elementary
Why: For an evening of fun, discovery, and science learning for the entire family!
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Family Literacy Program: Learn English!
Who: For parents with children in FCPS or with children from 3-5 years old.
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 am-12 pm (You can join anytime!)
Where: At Centre Ridge Elementary!
For more information, please contact Mary Pierri, our Family Liaison, at (703) 227-2600.
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Advanced Academic Program Parent Information Night
Full-time Referral & Screening Process
November 12, 2024, 5:00-6:00 pm
Please join us in the CRES library (or online) for our upcoming AAP Parent Information Meeting to learn about the referral and screening process for the full-time Advanced Academic Program. Please RSVP at your earliest convenience. We will share a link with those who RSVP 30 minutes prior to the meeting. We hope you can join us!
December 15, 2024 -Deadline for all referrals (grades 2-6) for full-time screening
If you have questions, please contact Valerie Carter, Advanced Academic Resource Teacher.
Please Mark Your Calendars!
Great news! Centre Ridge Elementary School's events are now easily added to your own personal calendar. To find out how to download our calendar feed, please go here.
Tuesday, November 12th: AAP Parent Information Meeting Full-time Screening Process; Please RSVP here.
Thursday, November 14th: PTA Winter Wonderland Fundraiser ends; any physical orders and monies must be turned in to the teachers. The online Shop will be closed. There is a PTA Meeting, via Zoom, at 7pm. RSVP here.
Tuesday. November 19th: Family Science Night, 5:30-7:30 pm
Thursday, November 21st: Thanksgiving Luncheon; see schedule below.
See the complete 2024-2025 school year calendar.
FCPS Cares Program
Recognizing employees who go above and beyond
FCPS Cares is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize those who go above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story so we can all acknowledge the outstanding work of FCPS, and more specifically, Centre Ridge employees.
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Ram Reflection
To provide feedback directly to Dr. Hertzberg, please use the QR code, or click on this link. Thank you, in advance, for sharing your thinking!
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