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Happy Friday!
It's hard to believe we've already completed one quarter of the 2025-2026 school year! We are beyond impressed by the incredible academic and social-emotional growth our students have shown. Parents and/or guardians will be able to see student grades in SIS ParentVue beginning Monday, November 10th. Progress reports will be sent home on Friday, November 14th. We're looking forward to an exciting and successful Quarter 2!
One highlight of our week was the Centreville Pyramid Chorus Concert. What a truly wonderful display of community unity, seeing our pyramid chorus students singing alongside our previous students who are now in middle or high school! We’re looking forward to celebrating Veterans Day on Monday before enjoying Tuesday off!
Jen, Rachel and Katelyn
Important Dates:
Monday, November 10th: Veteran's Day Lunch
Tuesday, November 11th: Holiday (Veteran's Day)
Friday, November 14th: PTA Paint Night @ 6:00 pm
Monday, November 17th: FLE Family Preview Night @ 5:00 pm
Tuesday, November 18th: Fall Picture Make Ups
Wednesday, November 19th: Early Release (Dismissal @ 1:00 pm)
Thursday, November 20th: Thanksgiving Lunch
Wednesday, November 26th - Friday, November 28th: Thanksgiving Break
Fall Picture Makeup & Retakes
Tuesday, November 18th
- Order forms were sent home for any students who were absent on the original picture day.
- If you are unsatisfied with your student's picture, they may have a retake. To do so, please ensure the entire picture package is returned on November 18th.
- Still need to order photos? See directions below.
Thanksgiving Luncheon
Our annual Thanksgiving Lunch this year is on Thursday, November 20th.
We will have some grades eat in the cafeteria and some grades eat in the gym to allow for more time and space to enjoy this special meal!
Please see the schedule below to see when and where your child(ren)'s grade will eat.
10:45-11:30 6th Grade in CAFETERIA
11:00 – 11:45 5th Grade in GYM
11:45 – 12:30 1st Grade in CAFETERIA
12:00 – 12:45 4th Grade in GYM
12:45 – 1:30 2nd Grade in CAFETERIA
1:00 – 1:45 3rd Grade in GYM
1:30 – 2:15 Kindergarten in CAFETERIA
Our parking lots are always busy this day! Please consider walking or parking in the community to support the logistics of this day and ensure you can enjoy the whole time allotted with your child(ren).
 Third graders had so much fun with their Pumpkin Exploration! They used math strategies to solve multiplication and division problems with pumpkin seeds. Then they used STEAM reasoning to build a platform for mini pumpkins!
Updated Volunteer Information
Due to the overwhelming response from our community, FCPS is temporarily pausing fingerprint requirements for most Level 3 volunteers.
If you are scheduled for an upcoming fingerprinting appointment, please cancel your appointment unless you are a mentor, host parent, or non-parent volunteer having frequent, direct, and unsupervised contact with students, which will still require fingerprinting. FCPS will be charged if individuals miss a fingerprinting appointment without canceling in advance.
Those who have already been fingerprinted will be processed to be eligible for all Level 3 opportunities.
Field trip chaperone opportunities will now be classified as Level 2 (not requiring a background check).
To ensure continuous safety, all new volunteers are required to sign a Volunteer Certification Statement. This statement is a legal attestation confirming you have no history of violent felonies, physical/sexual crimes against children, or crimes of moral turpitude.
Want to volunteer? Visit Volunteer FCPS to find and sign up for volunteer opportunities. Contact Volunteers@fcps.edu with any question
This year, our front display case will incorporate a collaborative approach between CES teachers and families. We will use the FCPS recognized heritage and celebration months. Families and CES staff are invited to share books, artifacts, pictures, etc. for each month.
Windows represent the opportunities we have to learn about different cultures, abilities and backgrounds. Mirrors represent children feeling valued and gives them a sense of belonging which can help validate their own experiences and identities. Doors represent experiencing another life and promotes empathy.
We will celebrate Native American Heritage Month in November.
If your family wants to send something in, please contact:
Aubrey Thorne at adthorne@fcps.edu
 Bringing stories to life! ✨ Our incredible kindergarteners stepped right out of the pages and into their favorite book character costumes last Friday. 📚
FLE Parent Preview Night
You are invited to attend an evening opportunity to preview the Family Life Education media and lessons and to talk with school staff about the program. The meeting will be held on Monday, November 17th at 5:00 in the cafeteria. All program materials and media for all grade levels will be available for your review at this time.
Parents/guardians who do not wish to have their child participate in FLE instruction may choose to opt their child out of any or all of the lessons. If you would like to opt your child out of one or more lessons, please complete the opt-out form available in Parent Digital Consent (PDC) at https://www.fcps.edu/family-resources/technology/digital-resources/consent/directions. If you are unable to access PDC, a paper opt-out form may be requested from the main office.
 Literacy is thriving everywhere at CES! We're celebrating reading success across the grades. Our younger learners are mastering phonics through focused instruction, while our sixth graders showed off their comprehension skills during Battle of the Books. 📚🎉
Resources for Families Impacted by the Government Shutdown
Apply Anytime for Free and Reduced-Price Meals
Families are encouraged to apply for free and reduced-price meals at any time during the school year.
If your income changes — for example, due to a furlough, layoff, or job loss — you may become newly eligible. Once approved, your benefits stay active for the rest of the school year and for the first 30 days of the next school year.
Students who qualify for free and reduced-price meals or attend a Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) school receive free breakfast and lunch every school day. It’s a great way to make your food budget go further and save time from packing meals. Learn more about FCPS Food and Nutrition.
CES Backpack Program
CES will be offering our Backpack Food Program this year. We understand that for various reasons some families may have difficulty providing sufficient food needs for their children. The Backpack Food Program is a partnership between Centreville Elementary School and Mount Olive Baptist Church that supports the nutritional needs of our students.
The Backpack Food Program will provide a bag of nonperishable food items to your child each Friday afternoon for him or her to eat over the weekend. The food will be placed in your child’s backpack at the end of the day. Your child will receive the food items in a confidential area of the school.
If this program will help your family, and the need exists, we hope you will allow us to support you and your child with the Backpack Food Program.
Please contact Mrs. Kreider at aekreider@fcps.edu or you can fill out the form.
Backpack Program Link
 A standing ovation for the arts! Our fourth graders were absolutely captivated by the National Symphony Orchestra this week at the Kennedy Center. What an incredible opportunity to experience the power of live music and build community! 🎼
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📚Hello CES Families. Our Fall Scholastic Book Fair will be coming soon! 📚
In order to make the fair run smoothly, we need your help. Please click on the
link below to volunteer.
As always, we appreciate your support!
volunteersignup.org/PA47B
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📱 Download the New FCPS Mobile App!
The FCPS mobile app offers a customized platform to help keep families connected and informed, directly from their smartphones. You can download the Fairfax County Public Schools mobile app by going to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and searching for “FCPS.”
With the app you can:
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Stay up-to-date: Get the latest news from FCPS.
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View school calendars: See events, activities, holidays, and early dismissals.
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Check school menus: See what’s for lunch and breakfast today, tomorrow, or next week.
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Tap to contact: Quickly call attendance lines or email school staff.
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Access key links: Jump to ParentVUE, Schoology, and the FCPS website in one tap.
Users can access updates and content without having to sign in, making it easy for everyone to stay informed.
Learn more about the new mobile app, including feedback from parents.
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