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Happy Friday!
Although it was a shorter week, it was still a fabulous week of learning and growing at Centreville!
This week, students in our strings program performed at the GMU Basketball Game. We loved seeing our students showcase their talent and appreciate all of the staff and families that showed up to support both these students and the GMU Basketball team! We also did our part to bring bright and tropical energy to warm up FCPS. See all the great pictures below!
Next week, we look forward to seeing families at our in person PTA meeting at 6:00 pm on Monday in the library as well as at the Chili Cook Off on Wednesday at 5:30!
Don't forget that next Wednesday is a three hour early release day. Students will dismiss at 1:00 pm. We invite you to join us for Tea with the Admin Team at 2:30 in the library. Stop by any time between 2:30 and 4:00 to connect with admin, ask questions, and share ideas!
As we warm up and prepare to enter spring, we have shared our SOL schedule below to support families in knowing when students in grades 3 through 6 will be testing. We appreciate your support in ensuring students are present and on time on SOL days!
Have a great weekend!
Important Dates:
Monday, February 23rd: PTA Meeting, CES Library at 6:00 PM
Wednesday, February 25th: Early Release Wednesday, Dismissal at 1:00 PM Wednesday, February 25th: Tea with the Admin Team at 2:30 PM
Wednesday, February 25th: PTA Chili Cook-Off: 5:30-6:45: Cafeteria
Wednesday, March 4th: Class Photos
Saturday, March 7th: PTA Spring Carnival
🍕📚 CES PTA MEETING 📚🍕
📅 Date: Monday, February 23rd
📍 Location: CES Library
🕕 Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Join us for our next PTA Meeting! This is a great chance to connect with other parents, share fresh ideas, and help make CES the best it can be for our kids.
Evening Schedule
5:30 PM: Pizza is served in the Library 🍕
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: PTA Meeting ✍️
✨ Childcare will be provided on-site for the duration of the event! ✨
Please RSVP to dehutson@fcps.edu by February 22nd so we can ensure there is enough pizza and childcare coverage for everyone.
We hope to see you there — your involvement makes a difference! 💙
  CES makes an impact in our larger community! Ms. Henry and some of our strings students performed The National Anthem before the GMU Basketball Game. Last week, 5 of our staff members shared the amazing work CES does in partnership with GMU to supporting aspiring teachers.
 5th graders also take the IRW SOL (Integrated Reading & Writing SOL). This year's IRW SOL is scheduled for Wednesday, March 18th. 5th Grade IRW SOL retakes are schedule for April 8th.
💜 April is the Month of the Military Child 💜
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is gearing up to honor and celebrate its military-connected youth in April, the Month of the Military Child, and on Purple Up! Day!
This year, Virginia will celebrate Purple Up! Day on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Purple Up! Day is a special day for communities to come together and wear purple as a visible gesture of support for our military-connected youth and their families. Purple symbolizes the combined colors of all branches of the military.
FCPS Purple Up! T-shirts and other items are available for purchase now through Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in our Custom Ink online store. These items highlight our gratitude and appreciation for our 14,500 military-connected students and their families. #PurpleUpFCPS!
Volunteer and Field Trip Chaperone Information
The new volunteer management system, Volunteer FCPS, allows individuals to search and register for volunteer opportunities at our school or across the school district.
Anyone interested in volunteering with FCPS, including Field Trip Chaperones must:
- Create a profile in Volunteer FCPS.
- Register for opportunities through Volunteer FCPS.
- Sign in and out of schools using the visitor kiosk on EVERY visit – no exceptions.
Field trip chaperone volunteers should apply as Level 2 (not requiring a comprehensive background check that includes fingerprinting).
All new volunteers are required to sign a Volunteer Certification Statement. This statement is a legal confirmation that you have no history of violent felonies, physical or sexual crimes against children, or crimes of moral turpitude (dishonesty, fraud, things that are immoral by society’s standards).
   The FCPS Wide spirit day was un-brrr-ievably fun! Students and staff did their part to #WarmUpFCPS!
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.
  Second graders explored Native American artifacts found near Richmond. Fifth graders had a blast working together in P.E.
Cold-Weather Spirit Wear Now Available!
Winter-ready and CES-proud! Our new cold-weather spirit wear is here - sweatshirts, hoodies, long-sleeve tees, and beanie hats to keep you cozy through all the chilly days. Gear up and show your CES spirit this winter. There are two designs to choose from - our "Soar like an eagle" design and this year's "Our roots, Our rise" theme design.
Shop Now: https://spiritwearcorner.com/collections/centreville-elementary
Don't worry - the popular and comfy CES short-sleeve t-shirt is always available for purchase here.
Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten helps children learn and practice the social, emotional, problem-solving, and self-regulation skills they will use throughout their lives.
Fairfax County public schools typically conduct kindergarten registration events, including orientation, in the spring. Eligible children can be registered throughout the summer, but registering your child early helps schools prepare and ensure they have the teachers and resources needed on the first day of school.
If your child will attend our school, please gather necessary documents and complete registration forms as soon as possible.
FCPS offers support and resources for all families to help with registration and the transition to kindergarten. For support in other languages, please visit the FCPS Registration webpage.
 Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence
Families and community members are invited to reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and uplift the voices shaping our future at FCPS’ Second Annual Black History Month Celebration. Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence will take place on Wednesday, February 25, at 6 p.m., at Carter G. Woodson High School.
The event will honor the rich history, strength, and contributions of the Black community through inspiring student performances and a powerful keynote address by Rev. Vernon C. Walton, pastor of First Baptist Church of Vienna. Light refreshments will be available.
🌞 Prepare for Summer Learning and Fun for Students 🌞
Registration is open or will be available soon for summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.
Career and Technical Education and Institute for the Arts Camps
Career and Technical Education camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Robinson Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Tuition assistance is available to FCPS families eligible for free or reduced meals.
Tech Adventure Camp (TAC) is a week-long exploratory camp that allows current K-5 students to explore STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), culinary, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. Watch this video about CTE camps. Registration is open through Friday, June 5.
Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA) is a weekly fine and performing arts camp for students in grades K-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students attend four daily classes in dance, music, theater, and visual arts and work with experienced educators who create engaging, fun classes.
New this year: Students in the above camps can also register for aftercare, which is available from 2 to 5 p.m.
Yearbook Sales!
📢 Exciting Announcements for the School Community! 📚
📸 Order Your Centreville Elementary Yearbook Now!
It's time to capture those precious memories! The 2025-2026 Centreville Elementary School Yearbook is available for order online.
How to Order:
- Go to www.strawbridge.net.
- Click "Order Pictures and Yearbooks".
- Enter your Online Code: YB32714.
- Complete the steps to enter your name, email, and student information.
Pricing Details:
- It's $20.00 if you order by March 13, 2026.
- The price increases to $25.00 if you order by April 10, 2026.
Remember, all yearbooks will be shipped in bulk and distributed directly by our school. Don't miss out!
Chili Night
The PTA is planning on hosting the annual Chili Night on February 25th from 5:30–6:45. If you are interested, please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0448A9AB2BA7F58-61431781-ceschili#/
School Experience Survey at Centreville Elementary
Our school will participate in the FCPS Student Experience Survey. This survey will gather important feedback from students about their school experiences to help FCPS make meaningful improvements.
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. Any student may take the survey at home, if they are unable to take the survey during the school day. You will receive a communication with details on how to preview the survey and opt your child out, if you choose. The electronic opt-out form can also be accessed at this link.
We believe it's important to hear from our students about what we're doing well and where we can improve. This work also aligns with the equity commitments in FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan, which include a focus on amplifying student voice and experiences as we work toward meeting plan goals.
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