Crossfield News 9/16/25

Upcoming Dates: 

Tuesday, September 16th- K,1.2.3 Gr. Back to School Night 5:45-7:25 pm

Wednesday, September 17th- 3-Hour Early Release

Friday, September 19th- Fall Picture Day

Tuesday, September 23rd- Holiday

Wednesday, September 24th- PTO Spirit Night at Big Buns

Thursday, September 25th- AAP Overview K-6 6:30 pm Crossfield Cafeteria

Friday, September 26th- Book Fair Family Shopping Night and popsicles 6-8

Monday, September 29th-October 3- Book Fair

Thursday, October 2nd- Holiday

Thursday, October 30th- Screening Process for AAP services Gr. 2-6th @6:30 pm via Zoom

Thursday, October 30th- Fun Run

Back to School Nights

Fall Picture Day Friday 9/19/25

Book Fair Family Shopping Night

The book fair is almost here! See you at Crossfield next week, Fri. Sept. 26th from 6-8 p.m. for the Book Fair’s Family Shopping Night. We are still in need of volunteers, please click here to sign up!  This event is a great way to encourage and foster the love of reading, but we need your help to make it happen!

9/24 | PTO Spirit Night at Big Buns!

Join us at the Big Buns in Franklin Farm on September 24 from 4-9:00pm. Mention Crossfield so that to support our school - 15% of the proceeds will be donated to Crossfield Elementary School PTO. Location: 13300 Franklin Farm Road, Herndon, VA 20171

Crossfield Back-to-School Sale Extended

The Crossfield Back-to-School Sale has been extended! Shop now and save 25% OFF SITEWIDE! Don’t miss this final chance to get spirit wear to start the school year! https://1stplace.sale/97237

Ensuring Student Safety: Register for Volunteer FCPS

At Crossfield Elementary School, 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.

Keep an eye out for more information for Field Trip Chaperones coming soon.

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.

✅ Remember to Complete Permission Forms for School Resources and 3-Hour Early Release Wednesdays

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. Parents/caregivers of elementary students should opt in/out of after-school care on early release Wednesdays. 

Please visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage today to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool

3-Hour Early Release Wednesdays

• September 17
• October 15   
• November 19
• December 17      
• February 25          
• March 25
• April 29
• May 20   

Wednesday Early Release Days

Our first early release day is tomorrow. Please fill out this survey to provide details about your student’s plans for dismissal on that day. If we do not hear from you, we will assume your child is leaving at 1pm via their usual route home.

Shelane's Run 5k, 1k, and Family Day

Please join us on October 18th for one final run as we close this chapter of Shelane’s Run. Shelane’s Run 5k/1k and Family Fun day will be held at the Fairfax County Government Center. Activities include a rock wall, face painting, moon bounce, and more!

Shelane’s Run honors Shelane Gaydos, a mother of three girls who tragically lost her battle with severe postpartum depression. 

Proceeds from this event support Shelane’s Fund -- a program that provides financial assistance to mothers and families so they can access life-saving mental health services.

Advanced Academic Programs Information Meetings

Melissa Graham, Crossfield’s Advanced Academic Resource Teacher, will host two separate meetings this fall to share information about AAP services and the AAP screening process.  

Advanced Academic Programs Overview

For families of students in grades K-6

Learn about FCPS’ AAP philosophy and the continuum of services available to our students.

Thursday, September 25, 2025

6:30 PM in the Crossfield Cafeteria

Screening Process for AAP Services

For families of students in grades 2-6

Learn about the referral and screening process for subject specific, part time and full time advanced academic services.

Thursday, October 30, 2025

6:30 PM via Zoom 

Zoom link will be provided closer to the meeting date.

Medications

Medications MUST be dropped off at Crossfield by a parent. Do not send your child to school with their medications. 

Authorization for Anaphylaxis Action Plan (SE64) - Required for the administration of epinephrine injection(s) as directed by the licensed prescriber.

FCPS Authorization for Virginia Asthma Action Plan (SE65) - Required for the administration of an inhaler as directed by the licensed prescriber.

Medication Authorization (SE 63) - Required for the administration of over-the-counter and prescription medication, with the exception of epinephrine and inhaled medication, as directed by the licensed prescriber/parent/guardian.

Physician’s Referral for Participation in Physical Education (SE200) - Complete if a modified physical education program is needed

Specific Health Care Procedures Authorization (SE 180)- Complete for physical condition(s) for which the specific procedure is to be performed.

Special Diets

All dietary accommodation requests related to food allergies, texture modifications, or other dietary needs are now handled via a centralized process. Click here to see the steps. Please note that the Medical Dietary Accommodation Form requires a doctor’s signature.

Kids Run the Nation - A Few Spots Left!

Don’t miss your chance to join Crossfield’s Kids Run the Nation running program - before school! A few spots remain for this 9-week program that builds strength, confidence, and healthy habits for boys and girls in grades 2nd–6th — ending with a fun 5K race on 12/13. Click here to register your child!

• Practices:Tuesdays & Fridays, 7:45–9:00am, starting Tuesday, 9/30
• Fee:$75 (includes team t-shirt, swag, and 5K race entry)
• 5k Race:Saturday, 12/13

Interested in coaching one or both practice days, or want to learn more? Contact our committee chair, Robyn Bywater at robynbywater@gmail.com.

          💻 Catch Up on Your Child’s Classwork in Schoology

Many of our teachers use Schoology to post classroom materials online. To access Schoology, parents will need to have an active SIS/ParentVUE account. Get more information on how to login and use Schoology.

A Schoology Parent Account gives you access to:

• Your child’s classes.
• Your child’s upcoming assignments.
• School, class, and group announcements.

Transportation Patience and Safety

If your student’s bus is delayed, you may access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app (School Code: 28982) to receive the delayed bus report. Email messages will be sent to announce significant bus delays. Please contact the Transportation Office at 703-249-7000 with any additional questions. For concerns after 5:30 p.m., contact the FCPS Office of Safety and Security at 571-423-2000. For assistance with the Here Comes the Bus mobile app, please contact 571-423-2400.

Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE to make sure you receive email messages about bus delays.

Get to Know FCPS and the Resources Available to Families

As a parent or caregiver, you play a critical role in your child’s education. The FCPS Family Academy compiles classes, webinars, workshops, and programs offered by the school division to help you support your child’s needs and learning at home. 

Visit the Family Academy catalog for more information on these sessions and to register to attend. Contact our Family Liaison, Emily Simon (emsimon@fcps.edu), if you have any questions or need help registering.

🍴Apply Today for Free and Reduced Price Meals

Families must complete the Free and Reduced-Price Meal application here. Approved applications may also qualify students for additional benefits. Access the application and view criteria on the Free and Reduced-Price Meals webpage

Students who were approved for free and reduced-price meals last year are eligible for the first 30 days of school this year (or until a new application is processed). Families should re-apply as soon as possible so eligible students continue to receive meals at no cost. 

Basic Needs Assistance

If your family needs assistance (i.e. food, clothing, housing, healthcare, etc.), please contact our school social worker, Sarah Goswick, at segoswick@fcps.edu or 703-295-1125. Sarah will be able to share school and community resources with your family.

Parent Information Line 

Parents who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese can call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS and to receive support if they are having difficulty communicating with their children's schools due to a language barrier.

School Year Calendar

To assist with your planning, view the FCPS 2025-2026 standard school year calendar here. Any changes will be communicated as early as possible.

Back-To-School Supplies

Supply Lists for 2025-2026 can be found here.

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

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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