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 Our second grade Cubbies led family and friends in a concert that honored Veteran family and community members.
 Angel and Stitch visited Mrs. Nokovich's class!
Upcoming Dates
November 13: Progress Reports in Wednesday Folders
November 15: School-wide Stuffed Animal Day (C.A.R.E.S Incentive Achieved)
November 18-22: PTA Fall Book Fair
November 20: Virtual Family Life Education (FLE) Parent Preview Night
November 21: Thanksgiving Lunch, National Family Engagement Day
November 22: SCA Spirit Day: Twin/Multiple Day
November 22: PTA Family Game Night; 6:00PM
November 25: Picture Retakes
November 27-29: Thanksgiving Holiday-No School
December 9: Elementary Early Release Monday-Dismiss at 12:25PM
December 12: PTA Meeting-In-person & Virtual; 7:00PM
December 15: Advanced Academics Program Full-time Referral Deadline
Cubbie News
Dear Cub Run Families and Friends,
We would like to express our appreciation to our school community for your support in honoring our veterans during our assemblies last Friday. It was truly inspiring to watch our second graders and fifth and sixth grade chorus students perform patriotic songs with such enthusiasm. Your presence and participation made these events more meaningful. We are grateful for the service and sacrifices of the veterans and their families in our school community. Thank you to our incredible staff who made this special event a memorable one for our students, staff, and families.
In recognition of National School Psychology Week, we want to highlight the outstanding work of our school psychologist, Stephanie Harris, and all she does to support our students, staff, and families. We are thankful for her efforts and dedication to our Cub Run community. Learn more from the National Association of School Psychologists.
As we look ahead in November, we look forward to welcoming families to our annual Thanksgiving lunch. This event is a wonderful opportunity to come together and celebrate the spirit of gratitude. We are also excited for our upcoming PTA family game night and hope to see you all there!
Thank you once again for your continued support and partnership.
With much gratitude,
Melissa Miller & Nausheen Haider
Stuffy (Stuffed Animal) Day- November 15
Our Cubbies have earned another school-wide C.A.R.E.S. incentive by achieving 2,250 tickets. Way to go, Cubbies! Our stuffed animal day is this Friday, November 15. Stuffed Animals should be able to fit inside student backpacks.
School-Wide Pizza Lunch-November 19
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Congratulations to our Cubbies for reaching their collection goal in our Cub Run and Read-a-thon! To celebrate, our Cub Run PTA will be sponsoring a pizza lunch for all students on Tuesday, November 19.
Students will still have the option to purchase lunch from the cafeteria or bring their lunch from home.
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Lost & Found
Missing a jacket, sweater, or some type of accessory item? Please have your child check our lost and found items in the coat closets near Door 4.
Parents and caregivers who wish to stop by and look, please bring your photo ID and sign in with the office between the hours of 9:00am - 2:00pm or after school between 3:30-4:00pm.
All items not claimed by Thursday, November 14 will be donated.
Thanksgiving Lunch-Thurs. November 21
We look forward to having you join us for our annual Thanksgiving lunch on November 21 during your child’s lunch. We will be sharing the schedule soon.
Adult lunch: $4.75
Student lunch: $3.75
How to pay: Please load the funds onto your student’s lunch account via My School Bucks by November 19. (It takes 24 hours for funds to be loaded.)
All visitors must have their ID to check in.
PTA Family Game Night
Positivity Project
This week, our school is focused on the character strength of Creativity. Creativity means coming up with new and original ways to think about and do things.
Creative people see the world differently. They are open to new experiences and think independently. They come up with many ideas and pursue them with energy and enthusiasm. Creativity takes courage because sharing original ideas can sometimes lead to criticism.
Creativity is vital to our world! Creative solutions can help resolve conflicts and find compromises that satisfy everyone involved, strengthening relationships. It helps us solve tough problems, create new things, and see the world in fresh ways. Examples include treatments for deadly illnesses, such as cancer, the invention of the cell phone, and the development of solar panels. Imagine life without Impressionist paintings or the creation of airplanes and rocket ships.
To encourage creativity with your child at home, visit The Positivity Project’s mobile-friendly P2 for Families (available in English and Spanish), where you will watch a video together and discuss a quote and three questions. Below are links to this week’s P2 for Families lessons. Click on the grade level that best meets your child’s needs.
PTA News
Cub Run PTA Grants & Scholarships
The PTA board recently approved a handful of teacher grants. These grants are made possible through money from the PTA.
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Calming Corner Counseling Grant- New supplies will be purchased to replenish classroom calming corner materials. This includes fidgets, manipulatives, curricula, and a large bulletin board for the hallway.
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Lego Education SPIKE essential kit- 6 additional kits will be purchased for the STEAM and AART program for use in classrooms.
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Mentor Program- Experienced teachers and novice teachers meet regularly to ensure novice teachers are receiving the support they need. Snacks and other materials have been purchased for this important group of teachers.
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Save the Books- A new ThermoBind machine and glue supplies were ordered to repair damaged library books, allowing books to remain in circulation longer.
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SCA Cubbie Compass Crew “helping new students find their way”- Students who are new to Cub Run will receive a t-shirt, pencil, stickers and bookmarks.
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Storywalk- Have you stopped by the Cub Run campus to take a story walk yet? The current book is called “Lost”. The PTA purchased 4 more books for the walk, so that the story may be changed throughout the year. Visit the Cub Run Elementary Facebook page to see a great video that highlights the storywalk.
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Photography Club- New cameras will be purchased for the photography club. This club is responsible for a majority of the images included in the school yearbook.
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FCPS News
National Family Engagement Month
This month reminds us that families are children's first and most important teachers, advocates, and nurturers. Strong family support is vital to student well-being and success.
FCPS has many resources designed to increase engagement and partnerships with families while fostering academic success and social-emotional growth.
If you have questions or would like more information, ask your school office to connect you with your family liaison or visit FCPS’ website for a list of region representatives.
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.
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.
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.
Reminders
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
Family Life Education (FLE) Parent Preview Night - November 20
Students in grades K-6 participate in Family Life Education (FLE) instruction. Students in Kindergarten through grade three receive instruction in an emotional and social health unit. For more information about FCPS' Family Life Education program, please see the detailed descriptions here. In addition, grade level-specific curriculum lessons are available for review in Schoology. To find those lessons, log into your Schoology account with your SIS login.
Parents/guardians who do not wish to have their child participate in FLE instruction may choose to opt their child out of any or all of the lessons. If you would like to opt your child out of one or more lessons, please fill out the opt out forms online here. If you have already indicated your desire to opt your child out of FLE lessons in ParentVue, you do not need to complete another form.
A virtual parent preview night will be held on Wednesday, November 20 from 6:30 - 7:30 (link will be sent out via an e-Notify email).
SCA Spirit Day- November 22
Our SCA organizes multiple spirit days a year, typically the last Friday of each month. November 22 will be “Twin/Multiple Day.” Grab a friend or a group to dress alike and show your school spirit!
Advanced Academics Program Full-time Referral Deadline
Advanced Academic Programs Full-Time Referral Form and optional materials (parent/guardian questionnaire/2 work samples from home) for students in Grade 2 who are not Universal Screener referral candidates and students in Grades 3–7 is due to the Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART) Naomi Egerton Baker by December 15th, 2024. You can email forms as a PDF, JPG, or send in a paper copy. If you have any questions, reach out to Naomi Egerton Baker at nhegertonbak@fcps.edu.
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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