Upcoming Dates:
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
Sunday, September 28th-October 3rd- PTO Spirit Week at Lucia's
Monday, September 29th-October 3rd- Book Fair
Monday, September 29th-October 3rd- Blue Star Welcome Week
Thursday, October 2nd- Holiday (Yom Kippur)
Monday, October 13th- Staff Development Day (Student Holiday)
Monday, October 20th- Holiday (Diwali)
Thursday, October 30th- Screening Process for AAP services Gr. 2-6th @6:30 pm via Zoom
Thursday, October 30th- Fun Run
 Book Fair Family Shopping Night
We can’t wait to see you this Friday, Sept. 26 from 6-8 p.m. for Popsicles on the Playground and the Book Fair’s Family Shopping Night. We are still in need of volunteers, please click here today to sign up! Any time that you can pitch in is greatly appreciated.
TODAY-9/24 | PTO Spirit Night at Big Buns!
🍔Join us TODAY, 9/24 - PTO Spirit Night at Big Buns from 4-9pm. Mention Crossfield and 15% of the proceeds will be donated to our Crossfield PTO. Location: 13300 Franklin Farm Road, Herndon, VA 20171
9/28-10/3 | PTO Spirit WEEK at Lucia's!
Join us for a Spirit Week at Lucia's Italian Ristorante in Fox Mill - Sunday, 9/28 through Friday, 10/3. Enjoy a great lunch or dinner from a local community small business during the hours of 11am-10pm. Mention CROSSFIELD when ordering online or in person and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to our Crossfield PTO. Location: 2531 John Milton Dr., Herndon, VA 20171
Blue Star Welcome Week
Please help us welcome our military families during Blue Star Welcome Week, September 29th – October 3rd, and throughout the year! Every year, approximately 600,000 military-connected families relocate, and schools are a primary way they get integrated into their new location. Blue Star Welcome Week is an opportunity for our community to welcome our military-connected families and show them our appreciation for their service and sacrifices.
We’d like to know who our military-connected students are so we can support them and offer opportunities throughout the school year to connect with other military-connected students. Please complete this optional Google form if you are a Crossfield military family. Reach out to our family liaison, Emily Simon, with questions via email at emsimon@fcps.edu.
Power Pack Weekend Food Program
This year, Crossfield is partnering with Food for Others through their Power Pack Program to supply families in need with some additional food to go home with students for the weekends. Please fill out this form for each child you are requesting to be added to this program. Only Crossfield students are eligible for this program. Questions? Please contact our social worker, Sarah Goswick, at segoswick@fcps.edu.
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
Take the K-12 School Start Times Survey
FCPS is continuing to explore options for adjusting school start times, with the primary goal of starting the middle school day at 8 a.m. or after. In order to minimize any cost for this project, elementary and high school start times would need to shift as well.
Providing feedback opportunities for the community is a critical part of this effort. Since 2024, FCPS’ consultant has hosted five community forums and administered two surveys. That feedback helped in developing two options for adjusting school start times. The options are designed to support student well-being, align with research, and balance transportation logistics.
We invite you to provide input on the two options by taking a short survey. This voluntary survey will close on Tuesday, September 30. Visit the FCPS website for more information on adjusting school start times.
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.
Navigating Section 504 – Essential Knowledge for Families
October 3, 10-11:30 am
This webinar will guide participants through these essentials of Section 504:
✔️Who qualifies
✔️What to expect during the evaluation process
✔️How accommodations are determined
✔️Difference between a 504 Plan and an individualized education program (IEP)
This webinar is for families of elementary, middle and high school students.
Register here
3-Hour Early Release Wednesdays
- October 15
- November 19
- December 17
- February 25
- March 25
- April 29
- May 20
Shelane's Run 5k, 1k, and Family Day
 Please join our Crossfield Team on October 18th for 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!
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Practices:Tuesdays & Fridays, 7:45–9:00am, starting Tuesday, 9/30
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Fee:$75 (includes team t-shirt, swag, and 5K race entry)
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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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