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Dear Cherry Run Families,
It is hard to believe the first quarter of school is almost over! As we head into the last week of October, we have several exciting updates and reminders about upcoming school events and a construction project that is underway.
The PTA Annual Fall Festival is happening next week on Tuesday, October 28th, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM on the school grounds. We are looking forward to a great time for students and families!
We are excited to share that construction is officially underway for the installation of new solar panels on our school roof thanks to FCPS’ partnership with Dominion Energy. This project is a major step toward making our school more energy efficient. While much of the work is taking place on the roof and is separate from daily student activities, you may notice some construction materials and temporary fencing around the perimeter of the building and parking lot over the next few weeks. Please rest assured that our top priority remains student safety. All construction areas are clearly marked and fully secured. We are working closely with Dominion Energy and FCPS facilities to ensure that noise and disruption are minimized during school hours.
Thank you to all the families who volunteered, visited, and supported our Book Fair this past week. It was a tremendous success, and the funds raised will go directly to CRES. Wishing you a wonderful fall weekend ahead and we look forward to seeing our Cardinals on Monday!
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10/27-10/31 PTA Spirit Week (see below)
10/28: Cherry Run Fall Festival
10/29: Three Hour Early Release Wednesday
10/31:Two Hour Early Release-End of Quarter
11/3: No School-Staff Development Day
11/4: No School-Teacher Workday
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2025 Outstanding Employee Awards Nominations
Nominations are now open for the FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a Cherry Run ES Outstanding Employee, please complete the nomination through this Google form link: Nomination Form
All that is required is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work. You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees. (one individual may only nominate one employee per category)
Outstanding Teacher
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district)
Outstanding New Teacher
Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district)
Outstanding New Principal
Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)
Outstanding Leader
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal) at their current location
Positions in this category include Assistant Principal and Associate Principal
Outstanding Professional Employee
Eligibility: At least one year experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership at their current location
Positions in this category include School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Psychologist, Reading Specialist, Social Worker, Speech Language Pathologist, School Counselor, Special Education Department Chair who serves in a non-instructional role for more than 50% of their time
Outstanding Operational Employee
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee at their current location
Positions in this category include Administrative Assistant, Office Assistant, Registrar, Custodian, Building Supervisor, Food Services staff, Instructional Assistant, Family Liaison and all hourly employees*
The deadline to submit a nomination is: Friday, October 31st
If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Hammond at ldhammond@fcps.edu
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PTA Fall Spirit Week
Impact Aid
✅ Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets, which is in the upper right corner of the screen after logging in. Please complete it as soon as possible. We will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE starting Wednesday, November 12.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. This year, FCPS expects to receive approximately $4 million in Impact Aid funding. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
For more information, visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
Register for ParentVUE
Learn how to activate your SISParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey and have access to other helpful information about your child.
Technical support for using ParentVUE or submitting the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type “Federal Impact Aid Survey” in the Issue Description section. You may also call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).
🩹 Immunization Events for FCPS Students
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will be providing school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students with no out-of-pocket costs. Immunization clinics will take place from 3 to 6:30 p.m. at Willow Oaks Administrative Center on:
- Thursday, November 6
- Tuesday, November 18
- Wednesday, November 19
- Thursday, November 20
A clinic will also take place at Frost Middle School on Saturday, November 15, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year.
Participation is voluntary. Parents or guardians may schedule an appointment for their student. Learn more about immunization resources.
Free and Reduced-Price Lunch &
National School Lunch Week
This week is National School Lunch Week, which promotes the importance of a healthy school lunch in a child’s life and the impact it has inside and outside of the classroom. View menus for your child’s school to help you plan for the week ahead.
Did you know that families can apply for free and reduced-price meal benefits anytime during the school year?
If a family’s income changes at any point, they may become newly eligible according to federal income guidelines and can apply immediately. This includes income interruptions caused by furloughs, layoffs, or job losses. Once approved, benefits remain valid for the rest of the school year and for up to 30 school days into the following school year, even if the family’s income changes again. Read Superintendent Reid's October 1 letter regarding other resources available to families impacted by the government shutdown.
About Stacy Huisman, Cherry Run Family Liaison
Hello! I’m Stacy Huisman, the Family Liaison at Cherry Run Elementary School. I support all families—especially new families and military-connected families to help ensure everyone feels welcome and supported. As a military spouse whose husband recently retired after 28 years in the Air Force, I understand the challenges and adventures of military life. I’ve also been an advocate, journalist, and author supporting military-connected children and parents for over two decades. I share helpful resources and information in News You Choose email, but please reach out anytime if you need support—or want to share an upcoming deployment, PCS, or transition. I also serve as Family Liaison at Cherry Run Elementary, supporting both communities. I’m always available by email or phone if you need assistance.
Stacy Huisman dshuisman@fcps.edu 571-425-8339
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Boundary Review
📍 October Community Boundary Review Meetings
FCPS’ October community boundary review meetings will begin on Monday, October 13. Each of the 12 meetings will focus on two pyramids. Our pyramid will be covered at the meeting on Monday, October 27, at Irving Middle School, (Lake Braddock and West Springfield Pyramids) in person or virtual. Register by clicking “in person” or “virtual,” based on how you would like to participate.
At the meeting, the consultant will present the latest draft boundary map (Scenario 4) and potential changes specific to our pyramid and the West Springfield pyramid. Participants will also be invited to ask questions.
If you are unable to attend the meeting for our pyramid, you are welcome to attend any meeting that is convenient. View the full list of October boundary meetings.
Visit the Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage for more information.
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SIS End of Quarter Closure
SIS ParentVUE End-of-Quarter Closure
The Gradebook in SIS ParentVUE and StudentVUE will be closed for the end of the first quarter from Friday, October 31, 4 p.m. to Monday, November 10, 6 a.m. Activate your ParentVUE account to easily access grade reports.
Bond Referendum
🏗️ How Bond Projects Are Selected
Each year, the School Board and FCPS staff members work with the community to develop an updated, five-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for school building and renovation projects. To develop the CIP, the school system assesses changes in expected enrollments, academic programs, and facility conditions to determine priorities for new construction, renovations, and other capital facility projects. The School Board then evaluates the affordability of these school needs against other countywide requirements to determine the bond proposal.
Because of this, while FCPS and the School Board generally try to follow the CIP, changes can be made year-over-year depending on the evolving needs of the school division.
The School Board is committed to protecting the community’s investment in schools and other buildings, which have a combined present value approaching $9 billion. Not only do these facilities wear out over time, but they also become outdated, both technologically and instructionally. FCPS renovates its schools to ensure that students, countywide, have effective and efficient learning environments to thrive and grow.
Read more about the FCPS 2025 Bond Referendum. Learn more about registering to vote. Make a voting plan and vote on Tuesday, November 4.
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