Upcoming Dates
Monday, December 16th through 20th- HGD 5th Grade
Monday, December 16th through 20th- HGD 6th Grade
Wednesday, December 18th- HGD 4th Grade
Thursday, December 19th & 20th- A Charlie Brown Christmas at SLHS
Monday, December 23rd through January 3rd- Winter Break
Wednesday, January 15th- PJ Family Bingo Night 6-8:30 pm Cafeteria
Family Life Education
Parents/guardians may choose to opt their child(ren) out of all or part of the Family Life Education program. Students who are opted out are provided with age-appropriate, nonpunitive alternative health instruction, and every effort is made to foster respect for family choices. If you wish to opt your child out of all or part of FLE for this school year, opt out forms are available in Parent Digital Consent. Paper opt-out forms are available from the school.
Detailed grade-level program descriptions are available online at https://www.fcps.edu/academics/elementary/family-life-education for Elementary (K-6) , Middle School (7-8) , and High School (9-12). FLE grade level-specific lessons and media that FCPS has streaming rights for are available for parents online in Schoology. Parents/guardians login to Schoology using the same username and password as their Student Information System (SIS) Parent account. Grade level-specific lessons are also available at the City of Fairfax Regional Library (this location does not have media). Grade level-specific lessons and media that is not streamed online are available for review at your child’s school library. Due to copyright permissions, we are unable to stream all media online.
FLE instruction is seen as a partnership among parents, guardians, the school and the community supporting the development of strong families, positive relationships, and a healthy community. Crossfield Elementary Human Growth and Development Lesson Schedule is as follows:
4th grade December 18th
5th grade December 16-20th
6th grade December 16-20th
Program questions may be addressed with Barbara Fant at Crossfield, by contacting Instructional Services at 571-423-4550, or by email to fle@fcps.edu.
Portrait of a Graduate (POG) Spirit Week
To celebrate our learning in 2024, we will have a Portrait of a Graduate (POG) Spirit Week on December 16-20! Throughout the year, students have been learning about Portrait of a Graduate skills to help them succeed beyond the classroom. Each grade level focuses on at least one of these five key attributes:
- Communicator
- Collaborator
- Ethical and Global Citizen
- Creative and Critical Thinker
- Goal-Directed and Resilient Individual
As part of our Spirit Week celebration, students will have the opportunity to share what they’ve learned with a “POG buddy” from another grade level. Ask your child which POG skill they are currently learning about, and how they celebrated with their buddy!
Winter Break POG BINGO
On the Spirit Week flyer that will be sent home, you’ll find a Winter Break POG BINGO card. We encourage you to support your child in practicing these Portrait of a Graduate skills at home over the break! Once your child has completed their BINGO card, please bring it back to Crossfield in January to earn a prize.
The things left behind
 Please check the photo for items that may belong in your child(ren)’s closet(s). Some things are on their second round in the Left Behind. You might consider putting your child’s name on their school things then Ms. Fant has a better chance at returning them. Items are located at the back of the café; if you are here to pick-up early, for a conference or to volunteer please take a look. Items remaining at the end of the quarter will be donated to The Closet in Herndon.
Cards for Veterans
Thank you to our families who created heartfelt cards for Veterans. Last week, your cards were delivered to Veterans at Sunrise Senior Living. We appreciate you spreading cheer and sharing your gratitude!
Region 1 Boundary Review Community Meeting
 Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place on Wednesday, December 18, 6:30-8 p.m., at Madison High School in the cafeteria. Please register in advance. Language interpretation will be available.
Visit the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage for more information.
PJ Family Bingo Night
 Save the date for Wednesday, January 15, 2025 for our inaugural pj themed family Bingo night! Join us for a cozy evening of fun, prizes, and laughter. Come dressed in your favorite pajamas and enjoy hot chocolate and snacks as you compete in a night of exciting bingo! Registration to buy tickets will open in January. Pre-event tickets will start at $16 for a 4-pack of 5 Bingo sheets.
Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm to 8: 30pm
Location: Cafeteria
Crossfield Giving this year
Thank you so much for all that contributed to Crossfield giving this year! We were able to collect many gift cards to support our families.
They are very grateful. Thank you so much for your support!
Preparing for Winter Weather
FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated. Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.
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
Purchase tickets by scanning the QR code or visit https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/15621/south-lakes-high-school-theatre.
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.
Washington Wizards Discounted Tickets
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The Washington Capitals and Washington Wizards are excited to offer discounted tickets (up to 20% savings) to Crossfield Elementary School families and friends for select 2024-25 regular season games. A portion of each ticket will be donated back to benefit Crossfield Elementary! Please feel free to share the links below with your friends and family.
https://fevo-enterprise.com/group/wizcrossfield2425
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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.
Mark Your Calendars: 3-Hour Early Release Mondays
Don't forget! The following Mondays will have a 3-hour early dismissal:
- February 24
- March 17
- April 28
- May 19
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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