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Rylynn, a certified facility dog working with Fairfax County's Department of Family Services, came to visit our Cubbies! She's been visiting multiple schools throughout FCPS as a part of the Body Safety program.
Upcoming Dates
March 3-7: Read Across America Week
March 9: Daylight Saving Time Begins
March 12: Connect & Learn Night & PTA Science Fair- 6:00pm
March 13: Spring Picture Day
March 17: Elementary Early Release - Dismissal at 12:25pm
March 21: PTA Family Game Night- 6:00pm
March 28: Last Day of the Third Quarter
March 31: No School -Holiday - Eid al-Fitr
April 1: No School for Students- Teacher Workday
April 3: Westfield Pyramid Art Show - 5:00pm at Westfield High School-gym
April 4: Volleyball Game Night - Cub Run versus Virginia Run Elementary
April 7-11: PTA Spring Book Fair
April 9: Purple Up! for Military Kids
April 14-18: Spring Break
April 28: Elementary Early Release - Dismissal at 12:25pm
Cubbie News
Dear Cub Run Families and Friends,
Our Cubbies have kicked off the month with Read Across America Week, a SELebration of Reading! It is also National School Social Work Week and we are recognizing our exceptional social worker, Courtney Marques! Social workers in FCPS help to prevent social, emotional, and behavioral factors from affecting a student’s ability to perform at their best. Their primary goal is to remove barriers that prevent a student from fulfilling their academic potential. We are extremely fortunate to have Ms. Marques as part of our Cub Run family. We are thankful for all her efforts to support our Cubbies, staff, and families. Please join us in thanking Ms. Marques for all of her contributions to our school community.
Earlier this week, we had our first visit from Rylynn, a certified facility dog working with the Fairfax County Department of Family Services. Rylynn had the opportunity to visit multiple classes in kindergarten, first grade, and second grade and our Cubbies welcomed her with big smiles. We look forward to welcoming Rylynn back again this spring!
Cub Run’s Connect and Learn Night is next week, March 12, from 6:00-7:30pm. We hope you are planning on joining us because our staff have prepared literacy and math activities for all grade levels! You will be able to connect and engage with staff members and other families while you learn about ways to help your child practice a variety of skills at home. We also hope you will stop by our estimation stations, our science fair, social emotional learning resources, and more stations where our Cubbies can use their critical and creative thinking skills. Please see below for additional information and the availability of the Two Smooth Dudes food truck. We are excited to have you join us!
Warm Regards,
Melissa Miller, Principal
Nausheen Haider, Assistant Principal
Read Across America Week
Calendar Reminders
Daylight Saving Time Begins (Spring Forward)
Daylight saving time begins Sunday, March 9, at 2 a.m. Don’t forget to move your clocks ahead one hour!
As a result of the time change, many students will be walking to school or to bus stops in the dark. Help your child stay safe by having them wear reflective clothing and bright or light colors, or add reflective items to their backpacks or clothes. Also, encourage your child to be especially alert for cars that are turning or backing up and not to run into the street or cross between parked cars.
Cub Run Connect & Learn Night!
Please join us on March 12th from 6:00-7:30 pm for Cub Run’s Connect and Learn Night! In addition to the PTA-sponsored Science Fair, you are invited to connect and engage with other families while you learn about ways to help your child practice a variety of skills at home in math, language arts, and social-emotional wellness. We will also have interactive stations where students can “show that they know” as they make estimations and use their critical and creative thinking skills. We hope to see you there!
Early Release Monday - March 17
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Cub Run is planning and preparing for our next three-hour early release on Monday, March 17. We will dismiss at 12:25pm. Your child will follow the same dismissal procedure (staying or leaving at the early release) as you indicated for the last early release in February.
If you would like to confirm or change your dismissal plan for March 17, please use this form by Wednesday, March 12. If you have any questions, please contact the main office.
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Cub Run Volleyball Game versus Virginia Run
Come cheer on our sixth grade students and staff during our annual volleyball game as we take on Virginia Run! The game is on Friday, April 4 from 7:00pm-9:00pm at Westfield High School in their gym.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. No child should be dropped off and left unsupervised.
Let’s put on our spirit wear and cheer on our Cubbies!
April - Month of the Military Child
April is the Month of the Military Child, a time to honor and celebrate the resilience, courage, and contributions of FCPS military-connected children.
To show our support, FCPS will celebrate Purple Up! Day on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Please note that this date has been adjusted to align with our spring break schedule. On this day, school staff and students are encouraged to wear purple, symbolizing unity and support for military families across all service branches.
Purchase the FCPS Purple Up! T-shirt and/or hoodie between now and March 7 to wear on Purple Up! Day!
Positivity Project
This week, our school community is focused on the character strength of Forgiveness. Forgiveness means letting go of anger toward those who have done wrong and accepting that people make mistakes.
When we forgive, we can move past being hurt and make peace with what happened. Forgiveness heals and strengthens our relationships. It doesn’t erase what happened, but it helps us let go of the hurt and move forward.
Seeking forgiveness shows that a person values relationships and understands the impact of their actions. It shows humility, accountability, and a willingness to make amends. By seeking forgiveness, a person shows they care about resolving conflicts and restoring trust. It also shows emotional maturity and a commitment to personal growth.
To practice and encourage forgiveness at home, please 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.
Thank you for your support!
PTA News
PTA Coffee Collection
FCPS News
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
Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
This year, spring break is April 14-18. We will be eager to welcome your children back to school on Monday, April 21. Student attendance is very important. Every day, our teachers will be teaching, and students will be learning. Studies have shown that just two absences per month can cause students to fall behind. Let’s finish this school year strong. Visit FCPS’ website for attendance resources.
FCPS Summer Camps - Registration Opens March 10
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.
2025 Family Summit-Beyond Labels: Nurturing a Culture of Belonging!
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.
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.
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.
Ramadan
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Ramadan began at sundown on Friday, February 28. Ramadan Mubarak to all Cub Run families celebrating!
Throughout the year, as we celebrate and recognize various cultural holidays and observances, families are encouraged to contact their child’s principal, Mrs. Miller at mhmiller@fcps.edu regarding accommodations, including but not limited to those around lunch, prayer/meditation and silent reflection spaces and times, and instruction.
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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. Visit the FNS webpage for more information, including weekly request forms and deadlines.
News from the School Board
Please join Sully District Supervisor Kathy Smith and Seema Dixit for a joint town hall as they present the proposed FY 2026 Budgets and take your comments. If you would like to ask a question regarding the FY26 Budget, please send an email to Sully@FairfaxCounty.gov with "Budget Town Hall" in the subject. Detailed information about the FCPS FY26 Budget can be found on our website.
When: Monday, March 10, 2025
Time: 7 - 9 pm EST
Where: Rocky Run Middle School Lecture Hall
Address: 4400 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly, VA 20151
*If American Sign Language or language interpretation is needed, please submit your request by March 6th.
Reminders
Chronic Absenteeism
For school year 2024-2025, school accreditation ratings in Virginia are based on student performance across nine school quality indicators within the state’s new Student Performance and Support Framework (SPSF). One of these indicators is chronic absenteeism. Chronic Absenteeism is defined as missing 10% or more of the school year, regardless of reason and whether the absence was excused or unexcused. A student is determined to be chronically absent if the rate of their days absent divided by their total days in membership is greater than or equal to 10%.
As of March 5, Cub Run's chronic absenteeism rate is 12.0%. As we finish out the remainder of this school year, we will continue to update this percentage with you in hopes that we can move into an acceptable chronic absenteeism rate of 10% or lower.
Kindergarten Registration
FCPS registration is now available for rising kindergarten students. Your student must have turned 5 years old by 09/30/2025 to be eligible to be registered.
There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:
- Determine eligibility.
- Identify your local school.
- Gather documents.
- Fill out forms.
- Schedule an appointment.
💻Try Online Registration
Online registration for the 2025-26 school year is open for parents/caregivers.
When registering, parents/caregivers will create (or log into an existing) SIS ParentVUE account. Follow the instructions on the page and complete the registration process.
Once you have submitted the registration packet online, our Student Information Assistant (SIA) Mrs. Namrata Saxena will contact you via email to set up an appointment to meet her in person. You can also reach her at 703-633-7500.
If you need a paper copy of the registration packet, it can be picked up at the front office.
Westfield High School Mulch Sale
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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