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Cubbies had a lot of fun celebrating St. Patrick's Day this week! No one reported actually having caught a leprechaun but there were sightings!
Upcoming Dates
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
April 29: AAP Orientation Night Presented by Cub Run ES, Brookfield ES, & Poplar Tree ES - 6:30pm at Poplar Tree ES
April 30: Photography Club Show - 4:30pm
May 1: PTA Talent Show
May 5-9: Staff Appreciation Week
May 8: Rising Kindergarten Parent Information Session - 5:00pm, PTA Meeting - 7:00pm
May 17: PTA Spring Fling - 6:00-8:00pm
May 19: Elementary Early Release - Dismissal at 12:25pm
May 26: No School-Memorial Day
Cubbie News
Dear Cub Run Families and Friends,
We hope this message finds you having a great week. As we continue through the school year, we could use your help as we review our school's C.A.R.E.S. expectations, particularly regarding restroom use. We've recently experienced an increase in property damage in our restrooms. Our teachers and staff are revisiting our instructional resources which explicitly teach our expectations, and we continue to share messages on our Cubbie Nation News reminding students of these expectations.
Maintaining a safe and respectful environment is a shared responsibility, and we appreciate your partnership in ensuring all of our students understand these expectations.
Our C.A.R.E.S. expectations:
Our Bathroom School-wide Expectations:
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Make safe choices: This means using safe hands and feet, including keeping our feet on the floor.
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Go, flush, wash, and leave: Students should use the restroom efficiently and return to class promptly.
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Keep floors, walls, and stalls clean: We expect students to leave the restroom clean and respect the property.
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Respect others' privacy: Everyone deserves privacy in the restroom.
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Report anything broken or missing: If students notice any damage or missing items, they should report it to a staff member immediately.
By reinforcing these expectations, we can ensure that our restrooms remain a clean and safe space for everyone. Thank you for your support in discussing these expectations with your children.
On a different note, I'm thrilled to invite you to our PTA Family Game Night this Friday! It's a fantastic opportunity to connect with other families, have fun, and build our school community. Feel free to bring games and come ready for an evening of laughter and friendly competition. We hope to see you there!
Thank you for your continued partnership in making our school a wonderful place to learn and grow.
Warm Regards,
Melissa Miller, Principal
Nausheen Haider, Assistant Principal
Quarter End, Eid al-Fitr, and Student Holiday
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Friday, March 28, is the last day of the third quarter. It is a full day of school for students.
All FCPS schools and offices are closed on Monday, March 31, for Eid al-Fitr. Tuesday, April 1, is a student holiday and teacher workday. See the complete school year calendar.
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Spring AAP Newsletter
Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to challenging all students through talent development and differentiated instruction to meet the needs of advanced learners. Please visit our Advanced Academics Program site where the spring FCPS AAP newsletter is now linked.
Our Cub Run Elementary School Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART) collaborates with the school staff to meet students' needs through the continuum of advanced academic services. Families can learn more about the screening process and AAP at Cub Run by contacting our AART, Naomi Egerton Baker at nhegertonbak@fcps.edu.
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!
Save the Dates: Gr. 3-6 Spring 2025 SOL
Positivity Project
This week, our school community is focused on the character strength of Humility. Humility means not seeking attention and letting your actions speak for themselves. Humble people understand their abilities and achievements without underestimating them. They can admit mistakes, accept advice, and are open to new ideas. They don't show off their successes or possessions.
Developing humility helps people reflect on how they can improve and work well with others. It allows them to grow and become valuable team members.
To practice and encourage the character strength of humility 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
Family Game Night
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:
- Second Annual Food Show
- Cameras on School Bus Stop Arms
- Comprehensive Boundary Review Process Explained
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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.
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 19, Cub Run's chronic absenteeism rate is at 12.1%. 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.
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.
Kindergarten Parent Information Session - May 8
Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Haider will be hosting a parent information session for rising kindergarten parents/guardians. The session will be taking place in our cafeteria at 5:00pm. Our Kinder Camp for students will continue to be scheduled for August.
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.
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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