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 Pictured: Our Cubbies receiving words of encouragement as they prepare for WIDA assessments!
Upcoming Dates
February 5 & February 6: 2hr Delay; Arrival begins at 10:30 a.m.
February 5: Third Quarter Begins
February 5: Den Meetings for Den of Adventure and Den of Wonder
February 6: Den Meetings for Den of Exploration and Den of Discovery
February 9-13: Westfield Pyramid Kindness Week
February 11: PTA Meeting - 7:00pm - Library & Virtual
February 16: No School- Presidents’ Day & Washington’s Birthday
February 17: No School for Students - Teacher Workday
February 17: Religious/Cultural Observance - Lunar New Year
February 18: Religious/Cultural Observance - First Full Day of Ramadan and Ash Wednesday
February 20: PTA Bingo Night - 6:30-8:00pm - Stone Middle School
February 25: Three-hour Early Release Wednesday - Dismissal at 12:25pm
March 1: Chipotle Spirit Night
March 6: Cub Run vs. Virginia Run Volleyball Game - 7:00-9:00pm - Westfield High School
March 8: Daylight Saving Time Begins - Spring Forward
March 12: PTA Science Fair
March 20: No School- Eid al Fitr
March 25: Three-hour Early Release Wednesday - Dismissal at 12:25pm
March 27: Quarter 3 Ends, Early Dismissal at 1:25pm
2025-26 school year calendar
Cubbie News
February Den Meetings
Each of our Cubbie Dens will be coming together on February 5 and February 6. Our Den families will be continuing to get to know each other while also reinforcing our school-wide expectations, by doing fun activities together. We are encouraging each of our dens to wear their den color on their meeting day- show your Den Pride!
Update to Thursday's Breakfast & Lunch Menu
2/5 Breakfast Menu (available at 10:30)
Turkey Sausage & cheese bagel
Nutrigrain Bar & String Cheese
Mandarin parfait
Assorted Cereal
2/5 Lunch Menu
Cheese Turkey pepperoni pasta
Cheesy pasta w/Marinara Sauce
Westfield Pyramid Kindness Week
Kindness Week is coming! From February 9–13, students and staff across the Westfield Pyramid will participate in themed spirit days that celebrate empathy, connection, and community. Together, we’ll highlight the many ways kindness shows up in our words, actions, and choices each day.
Calendar Reminders: Presidents Day (Holiday)
All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 16, for the Presidents Day holiday.
Teacher Workday
Tuesday, February 17, is a teacher workday, and there will be no school for students. See the school year calendar.
Black History Month Celebration
The community is invited to a Black History Month celebration — Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence — on Wednesday, February 25, at 6 p.m., at Carter G. Woodson High School.
Early Release Wednesday - February 25
Our next early release Wednesday is on February 25. Our students will be dismissed the same way that they dismissed during the previous early release Wednesday. To confirm or change how your child is being dismissed on February 25, 2026, please utilize this GOOGLE FORM by Friday, February 20.
National School Counseling Week
National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors have in helping students achieve academic success and planning for a career. School counselors work with students in a variety of different capacities, whether it is through classroom lessons, group sessions, or individual counseling. We are grateful for the support our counselors, Kristen Buesing and Michelle Jackson, provide to our Cubbies on a daily basis! We are also excited to have Susan Palatucci with us as our long-term counseling substitute!
Learn more about the role of school counselors in FCPS.
Student Fasting Meal Kits
From February 18 to March 19, 2026, a Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) waiver allows students fasting during the school day to request take-home meal kits. These kits include a complete school breakfast and lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.
Important Meal Kit Information:
- Kits are charged based on a student’s meal status (Free, Reduced, or Paid).
- Students may claim one breakfast and one lunch kit per day.
- Students who eat a meal at school during the day are not eligible for a take-home kit on the same day.
- Kits are distributed at the end of the school day. Students must pick up their own kits; adults are not permitted to collect them.
Parents or guardians must submit a weekly request form via the FCPS FNS website by the deadlines:
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February 11, 2026 for week of February 18, 2026
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February 16, 2026 for the week of February 23, 2026
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February 23, 2026 for the week of March 2, 2026
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March 2, 2026 for the week of March 9, 2026
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March 9, 2026 for the week of March 16, 2026
Forms must be submitted on time to receive meal kits for the following week.
Positivity Project
This week, our school is focusing on the character strength of Forgiveness. Forgiveness means letting go of anger toward those who have done wrong and accepting that people make mistakes.
When we forgive, we can move past being hurt and make peace with what happened. Forgiveness heals and strengthens our relationships. It doesn’t erase what happened, but it helps us let go of the hurt and move forward.
Seeking forgiveness shows that a person values relationships and understands the impact of their actions. It shows humility, accountability, and a willingness to make amends. By seeking forgiveness, a person shows they care about resolving conflicts and restoring trust. It also shows emotional maturity and a commitment to personal growth.
To practice and encourage forgiveness at home, please visit The Positivity Project’s mobile-friendly P2 for Families (available in English and Spanish), where you will watch a video together and discuss a quote and three questions. Below are links to this week’s P2 for Families lessons. Click on the grade level that best meets your child’s needs.
Thank you for your support!
Importance of Strong Attendance Habits
Regular attendance at school is essential for building skills that help with students' success throughout their education and beyond. Some of the ways parents can help their children create healthy routines and a habit of getting to school on time every day include:
- Set a regular bedtime and morning routine. (Need help? Download this checklist in English or Spanish.)
- Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
- If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers, school counselors, or other parents for advice on how to make them feel comfortable and excited about learning.
- Develop back-up plans for getting to school if something comes up. Call on a family member, a neighbor, or another parent.
- When possible, avoid medical appointments or extended trips when school is in session.
Visit our website for more attendance resources. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!
Stone MS Winter Musical - Frozen Jr.
Experience the magic of Frozen Jr. as the talented Stone Middle School cast brings Arendelle to life! Join us for a heartwarming, high-energy production filled with beloved songs, laughter, hygge, and unforgettable moments for the whole family.
Dates: Friday, February 6th at 7:00pm
Saturday, February 7th at 2:00pm and 7:00pm
Location: Stone Middle School Theatre
Tickets: $5 students; $10 adults: Tickets link!
PTA News
PTA Meeting
Join us for our February PTA meeting on Wednesday, February 11 at 7:00pm in the library or virtually.
Staff Appreciation Breakfast
The Cub Run PTA is hosting a Teacher & Staff breakfast buffet for our school for on Friday, February 13th. The PTA is collecting donations and a looking for a few volunteers to help set up and serve during the event.
We ask that all donations be dropped off at the school front office no later than 9am on Friday, February 13th (the morning of the event day). Please remember to label any dropped off items with "PTA".
Not enough time to shop and drop off? You can also order directly from our Amazon Donation List. If you have any questions or need assistance with signing up, please do not hesitate to contact us or email volunteer@cubrunpta.org. We are happy to help!
BINGO
Come join us for food, fun, and BINGO on February 20, 2026 at Stone Middle School. Fun starts at 6:30pm. Doors open at 6:00pm.
Chipotle Fundraiser for Sixth Grade Celebration - March 1
Help support our 6th grade Cubbies raise funds for their 6th grade celebration this year by visiting Chipotle on 3/1/2026 between 4-8pm. A copy of the flyer will go home the week of 2/18. You can print out the image below as well. When shopping online ensure you use the code provided: F6P4ZXN!
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Budget Presented to School Board
- School Board Approves Proposed Boundary Changes
- It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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February is Career and Technical Education Month
By enrolling in a Career and Technical Education (CTE) course or program, students learn the technical applications of many occupations while preparing for higher education or entry-level employment. A core program of CTE courses is offered in every middle and high school including Business and Information Technology, Family and Consumer Sciences, Health and Medical Sciences, Marketing, Technology and Engineering Education, and Trade and Industrial Education. Since this is an elective, course offerings may vary by school. Learn more on the FCPS CTE webpage.
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February is Love the Bus Month
Love the Bus Month is supported by the National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT).
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VSBA School Board Appreciation Month
Thank you to the Fairfax County School Board for all they do throughout the year. Want to contact your school board representatives to share your appreciation? Visit their website to find your school board member and contact them.
Reminders
Student Experience Survey
In the coming weeks, FCPS will administer the Student Experience Survey to students in grades 3–12. This survey helps the school division better understand students’ experiences at school. The survey will be administered during the school day between February 23 and March 6 and will take approximately 30 minutes to complete.
Families who would like to review the survey may visit the Student Experience Survey webpage at http://www.fcps.edu/student-experience-survey.
All students in grades 3-6, except those who have opted out, will receive a link to the survey in their FCPS email on February 23. We will administer the survey during the school day between Monday, February 23, and Friday, March 6. If you do not want your child to participate, you can opt your child out, if you choose. The online opt-out form can be accessed at this link. This form only needs to be completed if you are choosing to opt your child out, and must be submitted by Friday, February 13.
Thank you for your support in helping FCPS improve our schools. If you have questions about the Student Experience Survey, please contact research@fcps.edu.
Ordering Spring Pictures
Interested in ordering Spring photos? Use the QR code in the image below to locate your student's photo and order accordingly.
Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…
FCPS registration is now available for rising kindergarten students.
There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:
- Determine eligibility (Your student must have turned 5 years old by 09/30/2026 to be eligible to be registered.)
- Identify your local school.
- Gather documents.
- Fill out forms.
- Schedule an appointment.
Try Online Registration:
There are two ways to start the registration process :
- You can submit intent form here and our Student Information Assistant (SIA) will contact you via email with further instructions.
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Online registration for the 2026-27 school year is open for parents/caregivers. When registering, parents/caregivers will create (or log into an existing) SIS Parent VUE account. Follow the instructions on the page and complete the registration process.
- Once you have submitted the registration packet online, our Student Information Assistant (SIA) Mrs. Namrata Saxena will contact you via email to set up an appointment to meet her in person. You can also reach her at 703-633-7500.
- If you need a paper copy of the registration packet, it can be picked up at the front office.
Be Informed, Stay Involved!
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