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Important Dates
March 17- Grade 5 Integrated Reading Writing SOL
March 20 - Student Holiday - Eid al-Fitr, No school
March 24 - Student Spring Picture Day and Class Picture Day
March 24 - Digital Citizenship parent workshop, CRES Library at 6:00 pm
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
April 6 - Student Holiday - No school (Teacher Workday for Staff)
April 10 - Student Holiday - No school (School Planning Day for Staff)
April 10 - Kindergarten Orientation, 3:00-4:30
A Message from the Principal
Tonight, we hope you and your family will join us at the PTA sponsored Centre Ridge Staff vs. Bull Run Staff Basketball Game at Centreville High School. The game will start at 6:00 pm. Tickets will be $8.00 at the door. Food will also be for sale at the game.
Over the past several months, families have shared with us the impact that technology and phones are having on our students outside of school. We are hosting a parent workshop about digital citizenship and how to help your child. We hope you will join us on Tuesday, March 24th at 6:00 pm in the library for this event.
Let’s go Rams!
Sincerely,
Erika Aspuria
Principal
March 6th Attendance Check-In: K-6
Centre Ridge’s 2025-2026 Attendance Goal: 7.5% chronic absenteeism or less
91.5% - Percentage of students NOT currently chronically absent.
8.5% - Percentage of students currently chronically absent (missed 10% or more of the school days so far this year).
Please make sure to have your child at school. Their attendance matters!
Get Ready for "March Mathness" at Centre Ridge! 🏀
During the month of March, Centre Ridge is hosting an exciting ST Math March Mathness Challenge.
We are challenging all students to complete as many ST Math puzzles as they can during the challenge!
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Dates : March 9 to March 27
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What to do : Students should play ST Math and finish as many puzzles as they can. They can play at school and at home.
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Prizes : The class in each grade that finishes the most puzzles will win a prize!
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School News : Every week, we will announce the top classes on the school news show.
Let’s help JiJi the penguin and show off those amazing math skills. Good luck to all of our Centre Ridge mathletes!
Calendar Reminders: Daylight Saving Begins (Spring Forward)
Daylight saving time begins Sunday, March 8, at 2 a.m. Don’t forget to move your clocks ahead one hour!
As a result of the time change, many students will be walking to school or to bus stops in the dark. Help your child stay safe by having them wear reflective clothing and bright or light colors, or add reflective items to their backpacks or clothes. Also, encourage your child to be especially alert for cars that are turning or backing up, and to not run into the street or cross between parked cars.
Centre Ridge Elementary School
Friday, April 10, 2026
3:00 - 4:30 PM
Mark your calendars! While students visit a kindergarten classroom, parents will learn more about our curriculum and important information about our kindergarten program.
Please join us!
FCPS News
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
Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA)
We are excited to share information about a dynamic summer enrichment program serving students currently in grades K–5. Students currently in grade 6 are eligible for our secondary program, Institute for the Arts (IFTA).
Our programs offer students daily experiences in Art, Music, Theatre, and Dance in a fun, supportive environment designed to nurture creativity and confidence. To ensure access for all families, we provide:
- Tuition assistance
- Transportation
- After care options
Fairfax County Health Department Measles Update
Measles is a highly contagious virus that infects 9 out of 10 people who are exposed, if unvaccinated or not immune. It has been in the news lately due to cases in Northern Virginia and among people who have traveled through local airports.
If your spring break or summer plans include traveling abroad or to an area in the United States with high measles activity, the Fairfax County Health Department encourages you to ensure your family is protected.
Children 12 months and older should have one or two doses before traveling. Depending on your specific travel plans, your health care provider may also advise you to vaccinate infants 6 to 11 months old. Read more about these recommendations.
Sleep Awareness Week
The National Sleep Foundation’s Sleep Awareness Week is March 8 to 14. The observance highlights the critical link between sleep and health, both physical and mental. Read more about sleep health and sleep strategies you can try at home.
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Family Engagement Survey to Open March 9
FCPS is administering our Family Engagement Survey, which will be open from Monday, March 9, to Monday, March 23. Your feedback is critical in helping us to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs in our schools.
Survey topics include:
- Welcoming environment.
- Communication.
- Student success.
- Advocacy.
- Family and school partnerships.
- Community partnerships.
The survey will be available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Pashto, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
Parents/caregivers will receive a survey link via email from FCPS on March 9. A survey link will also be posted on FCPS’ website. Paper surveys will be available at each school. Please stay tuned for more information.
Countdown to Kindergarten: Supporting a Smooth Transition
Is your child heading to kindergarten this fall? Join FCPS staff for Countdown to Kindergarten, a virtual event designed to help families prepare for this exciting transition! The webinar will take place on Friday, March 27, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
During this webinar, families will learn practical tips and essential information to support their child’s smooth and successful start to kindergarten in FCPS. Register to receive the event link.
Kindergarten Registration
There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:
- Determine eligibility.
- Identify your local school.
- Gather documents.
- Fill out forms.
- Schedule an appointment (the student and one caregiver must be present).
Read more about the registration process.
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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.
Special Education Family Conference
2026 Special Education Family Conference:
FCPS’ 2026 Special Education Family Conference has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Marshall High School. Updated conference details are now available on the Special Education Family Conference webpage. Please register for the event. If you registered before, please re-register for the new date. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this date change may cause and appreciate your understanding.
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