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Happy Friday!
We’ve had a fantastic, momentum-filled week at Centreville! One of our highlights was connecting with families during the monthly PTA meeting—hearing your perspectives is what helps us grow. Additionally, inside the classrooms, the "literacy in action" has been incredible to witness this week! Whether mastering phonemic awareness or diving into complex comprehension, our Eagles are soaring through top-tier reading instruction.
Also, this month we are again launching our annual SCA Act of Service- STARCH MADNESS. Throughout the entire month of March we invite students and families to please help us partner with our local food pantry by donating pasta/rice/grains/cereals in the Bus Lobby between now and March 31st to help fight food insecurity in our community AND win the Starch Madness Challenge!
Finally, please save the date for Saturday, April 11th, at 9:00 AM as we host our first annual Hero Hike at CES. We are coming together to honor our veterans, service members, and first responders with a meaningful trek around our CES campus. To symbolize the commitment of our heroes, participants are invited to carry a backpack filled with non-perishable food items. Following the hike, all collected goods will be donated to a local military food bank to support those who serve. If you would like to donate to this cause, click HERE. We hope to see you there!
Don't forget: we’ll see you all this Saturday for some fun at the PTA Spring Carnival, beginning at 11am!
Important Dates:
Saturday, March 7th: PTA Spring Carnival, 11am - 3pm
Wednesday, March 18th: 5th Grade Integrated Reading & Writing SOL
Friday, March 20th: Holiday (No School)
Tuesday, March 24th: Boosterthon Fun Run
Wednesday, March 25th: 3 hour early release - 1:00 dismissal
Friday, March 27th: End of Quarter 3, 2 hour early release - 2:00 dismissal
Saturday, April 11th: Hero Hike: Back Field near Playground: 9:00 AM
Participate in our upcoming CES Fun Run!
It’s ONLY ONE WEEK AWAY! You can register your student for our CES Fun Run! Our goal is to raise $26,000 for Field Trip Support and Enhancing Outdoor Learning Spaces. Signing up is easy and comes with a fun prize for your student!
⭐️ Sign Up On MyBooster.com ⭐️
Thank you for being a part of our Centreville Elementary community and helping us make a difference for our students. We are grateful for your support!
Follow our social pages for fun progress updates in the coming weeks!
Key Dates to Remember:
🎉 Fundraiser Kickoff in school – 03/13/2026
👟 Event Day – 03/24/2026
- 6th & K: 9:30 - 10:30
- PreK & 3rd: 11:00 - 12:00
- 2nd & 5th: 1:00 - 2:00
- 1st & 4th: 2:30 - 3:30
*Need help signing up? View video instructions.
 At Centreville, we are so proud of our First Friends student ambassador program! 🌟 Every month, these amazing leaders meet to sharpen their leadership skills and grow their knowledge. 📚✨
More importantly, they are the friendly faces who welcome our newest students to CES all year long! 🏫🤝
CES 2026 SOL Testing Calendar:
Support your student(s) in being successful on their SOLs
with consistent and on time attendance each day!
 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.
New Visitor System & App
We are excited to announce that our school is now using the new Raptor Visitor Management System (VMS). This upgrade is part of our school’s and FCPS’ ongoing commitment to enhancing school safety and streamlining the process for visitors at our school. The VMS ensures that no visitor is on the sex offender registry.
For most visitors, the user experience will be the same when you check-in at the front office.
But now there is also an app, which can make check-in even faster at school. Visitors who choose to download the RaptorSafe App and create a Raptor Passport can pre-verify their information before they get to school. The app will give you a QR code you can use when you check-in at school.
If you have questions or need assistance with the new system, please contact our front office. Thank you for your partnership in keeping our schools safe!
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.
 At CES, we believe every student deserves a true sense of belonging. 🫂✨ Usually, Mr. McCullor is the one behind the lens capturing the magic, so it was extra sweet to catch him in the moment!
While we celebrate our community, our teachers are also working hard behind the scenes—staying laser-focused on data-driven decisions to ensure every single student succeeds. 📊
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 Women’s History Month in March. If your family wants to send something in, please contact Aubrey Thorne- adthorne@fcps.edu
Black History Month Event
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Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgQqXLPzB9g&t=1s
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Rooted in Resilience, Echoes of Excellence: FCPS’ Second Annual Black History Month CelebrationThe spirit of heritage and the promise of the future filled the air at Carter G. Woodson High School as FCPS held its second annual Black History Month Celebration with the theme, Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence. This year’s event was especially significant as it coincided with the 100th anniversary of the movement that became Black History Month.
Students from across the division took center stage as the true "echoes" of this excellence. The program featured student-led Moments of Pride that connected local and national history to contemporary achievements. Vernon Walton, senior pastor at the First Baptist Church of Vienna, delivered a spirited keynote speech. Another highlight of the night was the FCPS Black Excellence video tribute.
Read more about the Black history event.
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).
 Literacy in action! 📖✨ This week, our classrooms were buzzing with high-quality instruction across all grade levels.
From mastering the building blocks of decoding to deepening reading comprehension, we are committed to ensuring every student at CES becomes a confident, lifelong reader! 🧠📚
Community Conversations: Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid 🗣️💬
As a listening leader, connecting with community members across our school division is critical to FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Her Community Conversations are opportunities for you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Events will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) on:
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Tuesday, March 17, from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m., at Glen Forest Elementary School.
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Monday, March 23, at Ravensworth Elementary School.
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Monday, April 13, at Belle View Elementary School.
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Monday, April 20, at Westgate Elementary School.
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Wednesday, April 22, at Crestwood Elementary School.
Click on a date to register to attend that event. Registration is not required, but helps with planning, especially for child care and interpretation services. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.
 Who says school is just for kids? 🏫🙌
Our incredible teachers spent the week leveling up their skills! From exploring the potential of AI to mastering co-teaching and academic discourse, we’re working together to make every lesson count. 📈✨
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.
 Sign up for TJHSST's Techstravaganza on Saturday, May 16th at tinyurl.com/Techstravaganza26
💜 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!
 Instruction, instruction, and more instruction! 📝✨ Our students aren't just following along—they’re taking the lead. From decoding the details to collaborative discourse, they’re officially in the pilot’s seat. Watch them soar!
Volunteer and 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).
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.
 Our CES staff thoroughly enjoyed connecting with Dr. Reid this week during her community and employee conversations! 🤝✨ It was a privilege to be part of the dialogue. 🎙️
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:
March 9, 2026 for the week of March 16, 2026
Forms must be submitted on time to receive meal kits for the following week.
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.
Also, 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 Fairfax County Public Schools. Register to receive the event link.
 Cracking the code! 🔍✨ Using our reading curriculum, students are diving deep into word patterns and mastering the art of spelling. You can practically see the sparks flying as their brains work! 🧠💡
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 1 or 2 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.
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!
Children's Learning Center at Mount Olive Baptist Church are enrolling children in preschool programs. See the flyer above for more information or go to www.ChildrensLearningCenterMOBC.org
Virtual and free 10-week parent workshops, offered in Spanish, to support you with tools to learn how to build positive relationships with your child, prevent or intervene in various negative behaviors, and explore concrete solutions for supervision. Scan the QR code above, email aaalvarez@fcps.edu or call 703-802-5458 to register!
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