Upcoming Dates
Monday, December 2nd through December 5th- Spirit Days at Lucia's
Sunday, December 15th- Full-Time AAP Referral Deadline
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.
Donated Candy for Firefighters
 Thank you to those who donated excess candy to our firefighters. Mr. Granieri brought the candy to the station today.
Thanksgiving Holiday
Crossfield Giving this year
If your family is in need this holiday season, please reach out to:
Sarah Goswick 703-295-1125 segoswick@fcps.edu
Ashley Mangan 703-295-1175 ammangan@fcps.edu
Food Allergies: Form Required for Cafeteria
Starting School Year 2024-2025, the Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) implemented a standardized process for dietary accommodations to ensure the provision of safe and healthy food for our students. If your child will need a medical accommodation (food allergies, texture modifications, or other dietary needs) or a milk substitution in the cafeteria, this a reminder to submit your completed accommodation form if you have not already done so. This form only needs to be filled out once while your child is enrolled at FCPS. The completed form should be sent to dietary.forms.fns@fcps.edu. More information including the form can be found here: https://www.fcps.edu/services/families-and-caregivers/food-and-nutrition/dietary-accommodations If you have any questions, please contact FCPS Food and Nutrition Services at: 703-813-4800
Spirit Days at Lucia's
Reminder: Window for Full-Time AAP Referrals Closes on December 15, 2024
Parents/guardians of students in Grades 2-7 who would like their student to be considered for Full-Time advanced academic programs may submit the AAP Full-Time Referral Form toMelissa Graham, AART, andMark Granieri, principal,no later than December 15, 2024.
The window for families to submit a referral for Full-Time AAP services is the first day of school through December 15, annually. Forms for Full-Time and part-time referrals are available on the AAP Forms Page. No late referrals for Full-Time AAP services will be accepted.
Submitting a referral form for Full-Time AAP will initiate a process that begins at the local school and is then completed at the central office level. Our school will put together a portfolio that includes multiple data which are considered holistically. At the central office level, a committee of six trained professionals from various schools and roles will review the portfolio materials to determine eligibility for Full-Time placement. Eligibility decisions are communicated by early April. Parents may request a copy of the portfolio that was submitted after they have been turned in for central selection by emailing the Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART), Melissa Graham.
Referrals for Subject-Specific and Part-Time AAP are screened at the local school. If you miss this deadline, your student can still be screened for Subject-Specific AAP or Part-Time AAP for the remainder of the year and submit a referral for Full-Time AAP next fall.
For more information, please visit the Advanced Academic Programs website.
Upcoming Webinar
Stress less, Enjoy More. Reducing Stress and Increasing Happiness
Kids and families are under stress from so many sources, and they are suffering as a result. Achievement pressure, time pressure, social pressure, and uncertainty about a rapidly changing world are eroding the health of our youth. But it doesn’t have to be that way!
Well-known parenting expert, psychologist, and author (and FCPS parent) Dr. Heather Tedesco will show you:
- The surprising ways stress shows up in kids
- The power parents have to reduce stress (in our kids and ourselves)
- How we can nurture happiness and build psychological strength in our kids long-term
- Specific strategies to stress less and enjoy more
December 6, 2024 10-11:30 a.m.
Register Here
New Literacy Resource for Families
A new Literacy Resource For Families webpage has been published to provide families with information about how to support their children with developing literacy knowledge and skills at home. It provides valuable information about the reading and writing resources to be used at home, the VALLSS, Reading Plans, and training available through the Family Academy.
Lexia
Lexia's research-proven program provides explicit, systematic, personalized learning in the six areas of reading instruction, targeting skill gaps as they emerge, and providing teachers with the data and student-specific resources they need for individual or small-group instruction. Parents who are curious about Lexia in FCPS can attend Lexia Parent Nights throughout the 24-25 SY. Information regarding the Lexia Parent Nights can be found on Family Academy Site.
Impact Aid Forms
For any families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, schools will provide paper forms starting Thursday, November 14. 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.
Native American Heritage Month
 Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native Americans. It is also a time to raise a general awareness about the unique challenges they have faced both historically and in the present, and the ways in which tribal citizens have worked to conquer these challenges. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
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.
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"
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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