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 Teamwork in action—our dedicated staff supporting students every step of the way!
Upcoming Dates
September 9: No School - Special Election
September 10: Back to School Night - 6:00-7:30PM
September 17: Early Release Wednesday - Dismissal at 12:25pm
September 19: PTA Family Game Night
September 21: Asha-Jyothi Annual 5K Run/Walk & Fun Run at Fairfax Corner-8:00AM
September 23: No School - Rosh Hashanah
September 25: Advanced Academics Fall Parent Information Session - 6:00PM; Library
October 2: No School - Yom Kippur
2025-26 school year calendar
Cubbie News
Back to School Night-September 10
Please join us for Back to School Night on Wednesday, September 10. This evening, our teachers will be presenting sessions, you can meet our specialists, and hear important FCPS information on what to expect this school year. We look forward to seeing you!
6:00-6:40PM - Session 1 & Welcome Videos
6:00-7:15PM - Specialists available in library
6:50-7:30PM - Session 2 & Welcome Videos
Elementary Early Release Wednesdays for 2025-2026 School Year
Elementary school students will be released three hours early at 12:25 p.m. on eight Wednesdays during the 2025-26 school year. Find more information about early release here!
To confirm or change how your child is being dismissed on September 17, 2025, please utilize this GOOGLE FORM.
New Math Screening and Growth Assessment
Starting in September, FCPS elementary schools will use the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Math assessment to assess grade level mathematics skills in grades 1-6. The MAP Math test along with the iReady Reading test fulfill a state requirement to measure academic growth in grades 3-6 throughout the school year.
MAP Math tests are administered in the fall, winter, and spring. They help teachers identify students' strengths and areas where they may need more support.
Families can learn more about MAP Growth assessments by visiting the MAP Test Information webpage.
SEL Screener Parent Notification and Updates
The Fall Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener will be administered to students in grades 3 through 12 in October.
Students use the SEL Screener twice a year to share their perspectives on how well their school and community help them develop skills they need to succeed. The screener works by asking questions or presenting statements that students can think about and respond to. This gives students a way to share how well their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported.
After each screening, results are available in the Documents tab of SIS ParentVUE and mailed to families without a ParentVUE account. For more information including SEL Screener questions and opt-out information, please visit FCPS’ Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage.
Band, Strings, and Chorus Registration
Registration is open for students who are interested in joining or continuing band/strings or our chorus program at Cub Run. Registration closes September 10.
The registration forms linked below provide all the details about the different options available. We want to ensure that every student has the chance to participate in a way that best suits them. Please take a moment to review the information with your child and fill out the form if they'd like to be a part of this enriching experience.
Please follow this LINK for information regarding our Band/Strings program. Band is an available for students in grades 5&6; Strings is available for students in grades 4-6.
Please follow this LINK for information regarding our Cub Run Chorus program. Chorus is available for students in 5&6.
We look forward to another wonderful year of musical programs at Cub Run!
Cub Run Music Department
Asha-Jyothi Fun Run - September 21
Cub Run is excited to partner with Asha-Jyothi again to support their 17th Annual Fun Run! The Asha-Jyothi (AJ) 5K Run is a fun-filled family event with foot tapping music, delicious food and a friendly course. It is a volunteer based non-profit organization dedicated to serving the needs of the underprivileged by providing access to education and healthcare.
AJ generously donates all the registration money from each school back to the school for its STEM needs.
Last year we had 34 participants from Cub Run and raised $1,390 for our school! Let's beat our number of registrants from last year - this is an excellent fundraiser for the school and a great opportunity to practice our running! Register now and join the fun!
Event Details: Sunday, September 21stFun Run at 8:00 a.m.; 5K Run/Walk at 8:30 a.m.Location: 4250 Fairfax Corner Avenue; Fairfax, VA 22030
Register here for the 2025 Fairfax-17th Annual 5KRun/Walk Fun Run
Use Coupon Code "AJ4Schools" and receive $10 off the registration for the 5K Run.
AJ Fairfax Sep 21 2025 Race Flyer
PTA News
2025-26 Cub Run PTA Board
Thank you to our incredible volunteers who are serving on our 2025-26 PTA Board. We are grateful for your support!
A note from our PTA:
A big thank you to all of our families who have already joined the Cub Run PTA this year - we are so grateful for your support! Your membership helps us provide programs, events, and resources that make a difference for every student, as well as teachers!
PTA membership is encouraged for all families, and it’s never too late to join. Becoming a PTA member is a simple way to stay connected, have a voice in our school community, and support our Cubbies. Sign up today at www.cubrunpta.org.
We’ll also be raffling off some great incentives in the coming weeks exclusively for our PTA members! The first 2 raffles will take place next Thursday, 9/11, and it’s a BIG ONE! :
1) One student from one family will win a FREE semester (fall or spring) to Mr. D’s Sports Camp!
2) One student from one family will win a FREE semester (fall or spring) to Mrs. Canestra’s Garden/Cooking Club!
Together, we can make this a wonderful year for our students!
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- ✅ Remember to Complete Permission Forms for School Resources
- 🚨 Safety and Security Information
- 📍 Updates on Comprehensive Boundary Review
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
No-Cost Meals Available for Students on September 9
As a reminder, all FCPS schools will be closed for students and school staff on September 9 due to a special election in Virginia’s 11th Congressional District. FCPS will provide student meals at a select number of schools at no cost. Please keep in mind that:
- Lunch and a snack will be served together from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Meals must be eaten on site at participating schools.
- Enrichment activities will be available for children. Participation is encouraged but not required.
- Only children 18 and under may receive meals.
- Each child may receive one lunch and one snack.
View a list of school sites that will be providing meals for children on September 9. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services at 703-813-4800.
Student Smart Watches and Cell Phones
Please remind your child that FCPS is phone-free! For elementary school students, this means:
- Smart watches that serve a dual purpose may be worn, but the phone features (texting, Internet viewing, and calls) are to be off when phone use is prohibited.
- Cell phones and personal devices (airpods, earbuds, headsets, other items connected to the internet) must be off and away for the entire school day (bell to bell).
If you need to reach your child during the school day, please call our main office at (703) 633 -7500. Learn more about FCPS’ cell phone and personal device policy.
See Where Your Child Goes Online With Lightspeed
Parents can access their child’s activity on FCPS devices through Lightspeed, the school division’s internet content filtering service. Parents may sign up for a weekly Parent Report, which will provide a list of the top sites their child visited.
The report also offers parents the ability to sign up for the Internet Use Parent Portal. Through the portal, parents may pause their child’s access to the internet on their FCPS device during non-school hours.
Learn more about Lightspeed Parent Reports.
Updated Special Education and 504 Handbooks
The Department of Special Services has updated and translated key resources to help our families of students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) and/or Section 504 Plan.
These resources help family and staff understand procedures, rights, and processes. Find additional information on Special Education Instruction and the Family Academy: Resources to Support Special Education and 504 Plans pages.
Reminders
Wednesday Folders
Please read over the contents of the folder carefully. Inside you will find valuable information and forms which need to be returned to school. Our Wednesday Folder is our communication link with you in addition to this message. The Wednesday Folder is a white envelope that students will take home every Wednesday. In the envelope you will find fliers, schoolwork samples and other school communications. Parents are asked to remove and read the contents, sign the front of the envelope, and help students remember to return it to school the next day.
Remember to Complete Permission Forms for School Resources
Families can easily grant permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. Opt your child in or out of a variety of online educational tools and choose how student information is managed.
Please visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage today to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool
Ensuring Student Safety: Register for Volunteer FCPS
At Cub Run Elementary, our volunteers are a vital part of our school community. We deeply value the time and care they give to our students.
Recent updates to our volunteer process focus on one primary goal: keeping students safe.
These updates — such as checks against the sex offender registry and, in some cases, criminal background checks — are safety measures that will help us maintain a secure and supportive learning environment for every student in our care.
We encourage all our parents and community members interested in supporting our students by volunteering at school to visit Volunteer FCPS, click “Learn More,” and then “Sign Up.” After you create a profile, you will view an orientation video and complete a volunteer application.
Volunteer FCPS ensures a safe, consistent, and welcoming environment at all of our schools. All volunteers must be registered in Volunteer FCPS. This includes individuals who volunteer to chaperone on field trips, work at book fairs, and help out regularly in classrooms, libraries, or cafeterias. Volunteers who work unsupervised with students will also be required to undergo a background check.
We understand these changes may seem disruptive, especially for long-time volunteers. Our intent is to ensure that our students feel safe and supported with each and every person they encounter at school.
As a reminder, all volunteers — and visitors to a school — are required to sign in by scanning their ID at our visitor kiosk. Visit the Volunteer FCPS Frequently Asked Questions page to learn more.
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
Helen Seo, Family Liaison, hseo@fcps.edu
Be Informed, Stay Involved!
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