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Important Dates
March 2 - 6 Read Across America Spirit week - Details below
March 3 - Student Spring Picture Day and Class Picture Day
March 4 - CRES vs Bull Run basketball ticket sales, details coming
March 6 - Centre Ridge vs Bull Run basketball game, Centreville HS - 6:00 pm
March 13 - PTS Green Lucky Bingo, cafeteria, 6:00-8:00 pm
March 20 - Student Holiday - No school
March 25: 3-Hour Early Release Day, students dismissed at 12:25 pm
March 27 – Quarter End, 2-hour early release, students dismissed at 1:25 pm
March 30 - April 3 - Spring Break - No school
A Message from the Principal
The energy in our hallways was absolutely electric this week! We are officially in the home stretch as we prepare for a favorite community event: the Centre Ridge vs. Bull Run Staff Basketball Game.
Our staff team has been practicing hard, and I have it on good authority that they are looking sharper than ever. Here is everything you need to know about the big event:
🏀 The Big Game
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When: Friday, March 6th
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Time: 6:00 PM
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Where: Centreville High School
🎟️ Ticket Information
We encourage everyone to buy their tickets early to save a few dollars and beat the rush!
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Pre-Sale: Wednesday, March 4th, at the school in the evening. Tickets are $5.00.
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At the Door: Friday, March 6th. Tickets are $8.00.
📣 Getting "Hyped"
To kick off the festivities, we will hold a school-wide Pep Rally on the afternoon of March 6th. A huge thank you to Ms. Connor for her incredible work with our Hype Squad—they have been practicing tirelessly to ensure our school spirit is at an all-time high!
🤝 A Note on Sportsmanship
While we definitely want to bring home the win, please remember that this event is all about community and "good fun." We ask all our fans to show the utmost respect to the Bull Run team and their supporters. Let’s lead by example and show them why Centre Ridge has the best fans in the district!
We can’t wait to see you in the stands wearing your school colors! Have a great weekend!
Sincerely,
Erika Aspuria
Principal
Read Across America Spirit Week
March 2-6, 2026
Monday March 2 - Reading is an adventure - Wear something that represents a place you have traveled or hope to visit.
Tuesday March 3 – Reading is magical – Wear something sparkly or dress up for picture day.
Wednesday March 4 -Reading is fun – Dress in a silly way.
Thursday March 5 – Reading is everywhere – Wear a shirt with a positive message.
Friday March 6 – Reading brings us together – Wear blue and gold or CRES spirit wear.
Has a Centre Ridge staff member gone above and beyond for your child or family? If so, we invite you to recognize their efforts through the FCPS CARES Program. This program allows parents and community members to celebrate employees who demonstrate exceptional care for their students, colleagues, and the community. Please share your story below to help us acknowledge the dedicated staff members who make Centre Ridge so special.
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Meal Kits for Fasting Students
Through Thursday, March 19, students who are fasting during the day can take school meals home. These kits include one breakfast and one lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.
Families must fill out a request form each week for every student who wants a kit.
Next deadline is Monday, March 2, 2026 - for meals the week of March 9, 2026.
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Cost: Meals are charged just like a normal school day.
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Pickup: Students must grab their kits at the end of the school day.
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Menu: Kits include school meals that are easy to heat at home.
Visit the Food and Nutrition webpage for forms, deadlines, and more information. Please contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services with any questions at FCPSFNS@fcps.edu or 703-813-4800.
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION is OPEN for school year 2026-2027
Required documents needed at registration:
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Proof of residency- a deed, lease agreement
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Proof of birth- original birth certificate
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Health documentation- A certificate of physical examination including required screenings completed within the last 12 months prior to starting school by a US licensed physician.
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Immunization records- up to date records for the child’s age
Please reach out to our student registrar, Patricia Kirkpatrick, at pakirkpatric@FCPS.edu or 703-227-2605 with any questions. Families are welcome to contact our Spanish speaking Family Liaison, Mary Pierri at mpierri@fcps.edu or 703-227-2656.
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FCPS news
Tips to Reduce Parent Stress and Anxiety
Tuesday, March 3, 10-11:30 a.m.
Join Rachel Bailey for a workshop on why modern parenting feels so overwhelming— and how to manage it. Learn practical strategies to reduce stress, respond calmly instead of reactively, and parent with more confidence and ease.
Register here
You’re Not Doing It Wrong: Parenting Through “Bumps” with Neurodivergent Kids
Friday, March 6, 10-11:30 a.m.
Parenting a neurodivergent child evolves in stages, often in unexpected ways. This webinar explores how parental roles shift over time and introduces a three-phase framework to help parents navigate change with clarity, curiosity, and intention—building more confident, responsive leadership along the way.
Register here
Why Smart Kids Struggle
Wednesday, March 11, 10-11:30 a.m.
Many students struggle not because of ability, but because of executive function. This session, presented by The StudyPro, helps parents recognize these challenges and learn simple strategies to reduce overwhelm and help kids get unstuck—without nagging or doing it for them.
Register here
Pre-K and Early Head Start Programs
FCPS Pre-K and Early Head Start programs provide a high-quality early learning experience for qualifying children with economic and educational risk factors, ages 6 weeks to 4 years, living in Fairfax County.
- Pre-K prioritizes 4-year-old applicants but also accepts applications for children who will be 3 years old by September 30 of the same year.
- Early Head Start is located at three elementary schools — Clearview, Crestwood, and Dogwood — and accepts applications from pregnancy to 2 years old.
Families are encouraged to apply as soon as possible; space is limited and provided based on need, not on a first-come, first-served basis.
Applications are accepted online, by email, by mail, or in person at the program office at 7423 Camp Alger Avenue, Falls Church, Virginia 22042.
If you have a question about the application process or status, please call 703-208-7900 (English) or 703-208-7901 (Spanish).
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School Breakfast Week
National School Breakfast Week is March 2-6.
Celebrating the Power of School Breakfast
Multiple studies show that school breakfasts are important in supporting overall student health by improving students’ diets and combating food insecurity. Students who eat school breakfast consume more fruit and fiber than their peers.
This National School Breakfast Week, FCPS Food and Nutrition Services reminds families that they are dedicated to providing flavorful, healthy, sustainable, and student-focused meals. New menu items have been launched this year based on student feedback.
Would you like to know what’s for breakfast? Nutrition Services has printable menus available.
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Family Academy Offers Support to Parents and Guardians
The Family Academy offers resources and in-person and virtual classes, workshops, webinars, and programs for families. The following webinars and workshops will take place in March:
- Co-Parenting: Two Parents, Two Homes (in Spanish)
- The Connected Family: Navigating the Digital World Together
- Introduction to Career Pathways for Students
- Getting to Know Fairfax County Public Schools: A Family Orientation (for military families)
- Mind in the Making: Making Connection and Critical Thinking
There will also be Family Resource Center webinars on topics including reducing parent stress and anxiety, parenting neurodivergent kids, why smart kids struggle, and a countdown to kindergarten.
Visit the Family Academy Catalog to explore these and other resources.
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