Important Dates & Reminders
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Friday, February 28: Ramadan begins at sundown
- March is National Women’s History Month
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March 2-8: National School Social Work Week
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Monday, March 3: Read Across America Week
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Wednesday, March 5: Ash Wednesday
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Sunday, March 9: Daylight Saving Time Begins (Spring Forward)
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Friday, March 14: Movie Night @6:00pm "Moana 2"
View the FCPS 24-25 School Year Calendar here.
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Principal's Message
Dear Crestwood Community,
Spring into Action! Spring is arriving, and we're excited! It's wonderful to see our students and families enjoying the warmer temperatures. As we approach the final stretch of the school year, it's crucial that we maintain strong attendance. Everyday counts, and consistent presence in the classroom ensures our students don't miss out on valuable learning opportunities. Please make every effort to have your child in school, on time, every day.
Honoring Ramadan We also want to acknowledge and honor our families who are observing Ramadan. We understand this is a time of reflection and spiritual growth, and we are committed to supporting our students and families during this holy month. Please reach out to your child's teacher or our school counselors if we can provide any assistance or accommodations.
Wellness Walking Club Starts Next Week! Get ready to lace up your walking shoes! Our Wellness Walking Club kicks off next week. We believe in the power of fresh air and exercise, and we're excited to offer a fun and healthy way to start the school day.
Starting next week, every morning at 8:45 AM, staff members will be stationed at the following stop:
- Dinwiddle, Commerce, Cumberland Corner
Students who live in that area are invited to join our staff and walk to school together. It's a fantastic way to get some exercise, socialize, and arrive at school energized and ready to learn. We will be adding additional stops in the next few weeks.
On Thursday, March 6th, we're hosting a Goal Setting Pep Rally to inspire our students to set ambitious goals for the remainder of the school year. We'll be focusing on strategies for success, motivation, and celebrating progress. Let's encourage our students to finish strong!
Finally! Mark your calendars for a fun-filled family evening! We're hosting a Movie Night at Crestwood ES on Friday, March 14th, starting at 6:00 PM. We'll be showing the highly anticipated "Moana 2"! Bring your blankets, pillows, and snacks for a cozy movie experience.
We are so grateful for the support of our Crestwood community. Together, we can make this spring a season of growth, learning, and celebration.
Warmly,
Ms. Casablanca
News From PTA
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.
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Ramadan begins at sundown (Evening-only O Day)
Ramadan begins at sundown on Friday, February 28. This day is an evening-only observance day. There is school on these days, but certain activities that cannot be made up can not take place after school. See the complete school year calendar.Throughout the year, as we celebrate and recognize various cultural holidays and observances, families are encouraged to contact their child’s principal regarding accommodations, including but not limited to those around lunch, prayer/meditation and silent reflection spaces and times, and instruction.
Ramadán
Este año, el primer día completo del Ramadán es el lunes 11 de marzo. El Ramadán es el mes más sagrado del año en la religión islámica. Durante este mes, los Musulmanes se abstienen de comer y beber desde el amanecer hasta el atardecer todos los días mientras se esfuerzan por aumentar su espiritualidad, a través de oraciones, caridad y buenas acciones. Lea más sobre el Ramadán en National Geographic Kids.
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Reading Across America Week
National Women’s History Month
National Women’s History MonthEvery year, March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions in American history.Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Read more about Women’s History Month in National Geographic Kids.
Mes Nacional de la Historia de la Mujer
Todos los años, Marzo es designado Mes de la Historia de la Mujer por proclamación presidencial. El mes se reserva para honrar las contribuciones de las mujeres en la historia Americana. Aprenda más sobre los meses de herencia, celebraciones, y tradiciones celebradas en FCPS. Lea más sobre el Mes de la Historia de la Mujer en National Geographic Kids.
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Student Fasting Meal Kits
Student Fasting Meal Kits for February 28 - March 28
Thanks to a new program from the Virginia Department of Education, students who are fasting during the school day between February 28 and March 28 can now take school meal kits home at the end of the day.
Families will need to fill out a weekly Fasting Meals Request Form for their child or children to receive school meal kits. A separate form must be filled out for each week and each student.
To receive meal kits for Friday, February 28, and the week of March 3, please submit the first request form by Monday, February 24. Parents or guardians must submit a weekly request form via the FCPS FNS website by the deadlines:
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February 24, 2025, for February 28 and the week of March 3, 2025
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March 3, 2025, for the week of March 10, 2025
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March 10, 2025, for the week of March 17, 2025
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March 17, 2025, for the week of March 24, 2025
Forms must be submitted on time to receive meal kits for the following week.
Kits de Comida para Estudiantes en Ayuno del 28 de febrero al 28 de marzo
Gracias a un nuevo programa del Departamento de Educación de Virginia, los estudiantes que estén ayunando durante el horario escolar entre el 28 de febrero y el 28 de marzo ahora pueden llevarse a casa kits de comida escolar al final del día.
Las familias deberán completar un Formulario Semanal de Solicitud de Comidas para Ayuno para que su hijo(a) o hijos(as) reciban kits de comida escolar. Se debe completar un formulario separado para cada semana y cada estudiante.
Para recibir kits de comida para el viernes 28 de febrero y la semana del 3 de marzo, envíe el primer formulario de solicitud antes del lunes 24 de febrero. Visite la página web de FNS para obtener más información, incluidos los formularios de solicitud semanales y las fechas límite.
- 24 de febrero de 2025, para el 28 de febrero y la semana del 3 de marzo de 2025
- 3 de marzo de 2025, para la semana del 10 de marzo de 2025
- 10 de marzo de 2025, para la semana del 17 de marzo de 2025
- 17 de marzo de 2025, para la semana del 24 de marzo de 2025
Kindergarten Registration
🐻 It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!
Attending kindergarten provides children with an opportunity to learn and practice the essential social, emotional, problem-solving, and self-regulation skills they will use throughout their lives. Fairfax County public schools typically conduct kindergarten registration events, including orientation, between January and April. Eligible children can also be registered throughout the summer, but registering your child early helps us prepare and ensure we have the teachers and resources needed on the first day of school.
Families should prepare for registration by gathering documents and completing forms on the FCPS kindergarten registration webpage. FCPS offers support and resources for all families to help with registration and the transition to kindergarten. For support in other languages, visit the kindergarten registration webpage.
✨ A strong start is Goal 1 of the 2023-30 Strategic Plan. For additional information, please contact Charlotte Bondurant (cmbondurant1@fcps.edu), our school registrar or our family liaisons Darinka Ramirez (dcramirez@fcps.edu) and Iliana Beal (imbeal@fcps.edu).
💻 Try Online Registration
Online registration for the 2025-26 school year is open. Parents/caregivers may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process.
When registering, parents/caregivers will need to create or log in to an existing SIS ParentVUE account.
¡Es el Momento de Inscribirse para el Kindergarten!
Asistir al kindergarten ofrece a los niños la oportunidad de aprender y practicar las habilidades sociales, emocionales, de resolución de problemas y de autorregulación esenciales que usarán durante toda su vida. Las escuelas públicas del Condado de Fairfax normalmente llevan a cabo eventos de inscripción para kindergarten-incluyendo orientación-en la primavera durante Lunes o Abril. Los niños elegibles también pueden inscribirse durante el verano, pero inscribir a su hijo temprano ayuda a las escuelas a prepararse y asegurarse de que tengan a mano los maestros y recursos que necesitan el primer día de clases.
Después de determinar a qué escuela asistirá su hijo, las familias deben prepararse para la inscripción reuniendo documentos y completando formularios, los detalles se pueden encontrar en la página web de inscripción de kindergarten de FCPS. FCPS ofrece apoyo y recursos para todas las familias para ayudar con la inscripción y la transición al kindergarten. Para apoyo en otros idiomas, visite la página web de inscripción de kindergarten.
Para obtener información adicional, comuníquese con Charlotte Bondurant (cmbondurant1@fcps.edu), nuestra registradora escolar, o con nuestras enlaces familiares Darinka Ramirez (dcramirez@fcps.edu) y Iliana Beal (imbeal@fcps.edu).
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Immunizations
VDH Immunization Packets for Rising 7th Graders
As required by the Code of Virginia, parents or legal guardians need to provide proof of immunizations for their child to attend public school. All students entering seventh grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations:
- Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap) given at age 7 or older.
- Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) given at age 10 or older.
- A complete series of 2 doses of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.
- After reviewing educational materials approved by the Board of Health, the parent or guardian, at the parents/guardians sole discretion, may elect for the child not to receive the HPV vaccine.
Parents/guardians are encouraged to plan ahead by scheduling an appointment with their child’s health care provider now to avoid the rush this summer. If your child does not have a health care provider, please visit the FCPS Immunizations Resource page to find out where to get an immunization.
Please review the Virginia Department of Health Information Packet for more information on rising 7th grade immunization requirements.
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 Budget
📖 Supporting Academic Growth and Reading on Level by Third Grade
The FCPS Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Advertised Budget invests in academic growth and excellence for each and every student, which is one of the priorities of the FCPS Strategic Plan.
Across FCPS, teachers, staff, parents, and even older students are invested in helping our youngest learners grow their love of reading from a strong foundation.
The goal is for students to move from “learning to read” to “reading to learn” by the end of the third grade. Reading on grade level is connected to other Strategic Plan goals, including completing advanced coursework and graduating on time.
Last fall, FCPS introduced a new reading curriculum that aligns with evidence-based literacy instruction. Between fall and winter, reading screener results show more than a 4% increase in the number of students in kindergarten to third grade approaching or meeting expectations. Similarly, 3.4% more third graders demonstrate strong foundations of reading and 8.4% more third graders are mastering grade-level standards.
Discover how an elementary school employs a science-based approach, including phonics, to supercharge students' reading.
Learn more about the FCPS FY 2026 Advertised Budget. View the Budget Development Calendar to stay up to date.
📐 Desglosando el presupuesto: apoyando el crecimiento académico y el álgebra para octavo grado
El presupuesto propuesto para el año fiscal (FY) 2026 de FCPS invierte en el crecimiento académico y la excelencia para todos y cada uno de los estudiantes, que es una de las prioridades del Plan Estratégico de FCPS .
Desde el año escolar 2023-24, FCPS ha visto un aumento del 9,5 % en estudiantes de octavo grado que toman Álgebra I o matemáticas más avanzadas y un aumento del 6,8 % en estudiantes de quinto grado en matemáticas avanzadas.
Los estudios muestran que los estudiantes que completan álgebra en la escuela secundaria tienen más oportunidades de tomar cursos avanzados de matemáticas y ciencias en la escuela secundaria. ¡Esto puede abrir nuevos caminos académicos para los estudiantes! Mire nuestro video para obtener más información sobre por qué es importante el álgebra de octavo grado .
Una de las formas en que estamos invirtiendo para ayudar a los estudiantes a obtener buenos resultados en Álgebra 1 al final del octavo grado es actualizando el plan de estudios de matemáticas. (Vea a continuación cómo revisar los posibles recursos de matemáticas).
Obtenga más información sobre el presupuesto propuesto del FCPS para el año fiscal 2026.
Become Unskippable - Fentanyl Awareness Campaign
🗣️ Connect With Your Kids: Simple Steps to Stronger Communication
Teens skip things that don't interest them, including lectures from their parents. How do you connect with your children and really know what's going on in their lives? How can you become “unskippable”?
Effective communication can build trust and understanding, but it takes thought, planning, and effort.
The latest Healthy Minds Blog offers practical strategies to improve communication and build strong, lasting relationships:
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Ditch distractions and create a safe space where your child feels comfortable opening up.
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Listen actively and validate their feelings, even if you don't agree.
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Ask "how" questions instead of "what" questions to get them talking about their experiences.
For more tips and techniques, read the full article on the Healthy Minds Blog, which shares information related to youth mental health and wellness.
For support on talking with your teen about difficult subjects like fentanyl, discover how to Become Unskippable.
Family Summit (Former Special Education Conference)
2025 Family Summit - Beyond Labels: Nurturing a Culture of Belonging! (an Extension of the Special Education Conference)
Families, educators, and community members are invited to the 2025 FCPS Family Summit: Beyond Labels: Nurturing a Culture of Belonging. Fairfax County Public Schools will be hosting the free, in-person event in collaboration with valued community partners. The summit will be held Saturday, March 15, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at South Lakes High School.
This event will feature:
- Opening Session: Julie Causton and Kristie Pretti-Frontczak — best-selling authors, motivational speakers, and advocates for inclusion — will share practical tools and evidence-based strategies to empower and assist all families, with a special emphasis on parents of students with individual education programs (IEPs) and 504 Plans.
- Breakout Sessions: Learn more about special education and global topics that benefit all families.
- Student Showcase: FCPS students will share their efforts in fostering inclusivity through posters, essays, videos, songs, art, and other mediums.
- Exhibitor Hall: Discover valuable resources and services in the community to support families.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with other families, staff, and community partners.
Childcare will be provided. Special education staff will be available to care for children with high support needs. You may sign up for childcare during the registration process.
Learn more about this event and register today! Contact FamilySummit@fcps.edu for more information.
Summer Learning and Camps
🚀 Prepare for a Summer of Learning and Fun
Registration will be available soon for summer camps offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students. Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts (IFTA) camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Registration begins for these programs on Monday, March 10, and ends Friday, June 6.
Tech Adventure Camp (TAC) is a week-long exploratory camp designed to allow current K-5 students to explore activities in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), culinary arts, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. Watch this video about CTE camps.
E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for students in grades 2-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students take part in four daily classes related to dance, music, theater, and visual art. They work with FCPS fine arts teachers who create fun and engaging classes.
For more information, see the Summer Learning page.
🚀 Prepárese para el aprendizaje y la diversión del verano para los estudiantes
La inscripción está abierta o estará disponible pronto para los campamentos de verano y las oportunidades de aprendizaje que ofrecen las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Fairfax para todos los estudiantes.
Campamentos de verano de Educación Profesional y Técnica y del Instituto de las Artes
Los campamentos de Educación Técnica y Profesional (CTE) y los campamentos del Instituto de las Artes (IFTA) se llevarán a cabo en julio en la Escuela Secundaria Lake Braddock de 8:30 a. m. a 2 p. m. Habrá transporte en autobús disponible desde escuelas secundarias y preparatorias seleccionadas de FCPS. La inscripción para estos programas comienza el lunes 10 de marzo y finaliza el viernes 6 de junio .
Tech Adventure Camp es un campamento exploratorio de una semana de duración para estudiantes actuales de K-5. Ofrece una variedad de actividades en STEAM (ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería, artes y matemáticas), así como en artes culinarias, salud, oficios, negocios y marketing. CTE Summer Academy es un programa de enriquecimiento de una semana de duración que permite a los estudiantes de 6.º a 11.º grado profundizar en las áreas del programa CTE, desarrollar habilidades y comenzar a explorar carreras. Mira nuestro video sobre los campamentos CTE .
IFTA es un programa de enriquecimiento de verano de dos o tres semanas para estudiantes que actualmente cursan los grados 6 a 11. Los estudiantes eligen entre casi 90 clases de arte, danza, Salud y Educación Física 9 (requisito de graduación), música y teatro. E-IFTA es un campamento de arte semanal para estudiantes de los grados 2 a 5 que aman cantar, bailar, actuar, interpretar, crear y hacer. Los estudiantes participan en cuatro clases diarias relacionadas con la danza, la música, el teatro y las artes visuales. Trabajan con maestros de bellas artes de FCPS que crean clases divertidas y atractivas.
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Lewis High School Girls Basketball Camp
Register for the John R. Lewis Girls Basketball Summer Camp! June 23-27, 2025. You can register using this link.
¡Regístrese para el Campamento de Verano de Baloncesto Femenino John R. Lewis! Del 23 al 27 de junio de 2025. Puede registrarse usando el siguiente enlace
Spring 2025 Baseball and Softball Registration
JOIN OUR COMMUNITY!
- Any child age 3-14 welcome!
- Most games and practices held nearby at Trailside Park.
Inscripción para Béisbol y Softbol de Primavera 2025
ÚNETE A NUESTRACOMUNIDAD!
- Niños 3 a 14 años son bienvenidos
- La majoría de los juegos son cerca del Trailside Park.
District News/In Case You Missed It (ICYMI)
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Summer Camps and Learning Opportunities
- Supporting Academic Growth
- Preparing for Tough Conversations With Your Child
out these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
En caso de que te lo hayas perdido en FCPS This Week, la división escolar compartió actualizaciones sobre los siguientes temas y otros:
- Horas de comienzo de la escuela secundaria
- Nuevos productos para el almuerzo
- Hablando con adolescentes sobre temas difíciles
Lea FCPS Esta Semana para aprender más sobre estos temas. Si aún no recibe este boletín semanal, suscríbase hoy mismo.
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