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Happy Friday!
What a week it has been! We swung from the first hints of Spring right back into a surprise snowfall yesterday. In light of this week's unpredictable weather, our Eagles practiced a tornado drill. We were incredibly impressed by their focus and exemplary behavior during the drill! This week, all students in grades K–6 participated in mid-year presentations regarding Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R). These sessions serve as an important reminder of the expectations here at Centreville Elementary and their roles as students within Fairfax County Public Schools. We encourage you to talk with your child about what they learned and how they can continue to contribute to a positive school environment
Also, please do not forget that our Starch Madness is continuing. Our donation challenge continues throughout March! Please drop off your contributions of pasta, rice, grains, and cereal in the bus lobby. Additionally, our third grade students enjoyed their field trip today! They had a blast at the National Museum of Natural History, exploring everything from towering dinosaurs to the wonders of ocean life.
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!
Important Dates:
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
Monday, March 30th - Friday, April 3rd: Spring Break: No School
Saturday, April 11th: Hero Hike: Back Field near Playground: 9:00 AM
Tuesday, April 21st: April Statewide Election: No School for Students
There will be no school for students on Tuesday, April 21, for the Virginia statewide election. Student activities, athletic practices, and events may proceed as scheduled.
Participate in our upcoming CES Fun Run!
Our Centreville Fun Run fundraiser kicked off today, and we are thrilled! Our Centreville Fun Run fundraiser integrates daily character lessons focused on values such as Creativity, Courage, Teamwork, Resilience, and Humility. Combined with exciting nightly challenges, this initiative helps our school raise crucial funds while providing students with a fun and educational experience!
This all leads up to our Centreville Fun Run on Tuesday (3/24), which includes EVERY student in a fun, safe, fitness event to celebrate all of their hard work! This year, our entire school is working together to raise $26,000 for field trip support and/or enhancing outdoor learning spaces. We need your help! Your student came home with a Log on Lanyard today, check out the QR code to visit MyBooster.Com and get your student registered for a FREE PRIZE!
Here’s how you can support Centreville Elementary:
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Sign up your student on MYBOOSTER.COM by searching “Centreville Fun Run”
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SHARE your Student’s Donation Page with friends and family
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Ask your student about the Star Quest Lesson of the Day! Each day students will learn about what they can do to help change the world! Join along by watching the fun character videos with your student(s) on MYBOOSTER.COM
🎟️ The first donation of $35 your student will earn a FREE 60-Minute Dave & Buster’s Game Play Pass
🎉 PLUS an entry to win a FREE Dave & Buster’s MEGA VIP Party just for signing up!
Thank you for your support of Centreville Elementary!
Key Dates to Remember:
👟 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, a culture of belonging isn’t just a goal—it’s our foundation! 💙 Whether we are reviewing SR&R expectations, rallying for our Starch Madness challenge, or collaborating in the classroom, belonging is at the heart of every decision we make! 🦅✨
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!
 Instruction is at the core of everything we do at Centreville! 💡 We love when our families join the journey by sharing favorite stories with our classes. Seeing our students so deeply engaged in literacy instruction this week has been the ultimate highlight! 📖❤️🦅
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.
Join the CES Cheer Squad! 📣
Calling all 2nd–6th grade students with CES pride! Get ready to show off your school spirit at the CES vs. Union Mill Volleyball Game on Friday, May 29.
All interested students in grades 2–6 should have a parent/guardian complete the Google Form, QR code on the flyer above, or by using the following link: https://forms.gle/4h1zZCkeyB8bUUcb8
Practices will begin Friday, March 27 at 8:15 a.m.
If you have any questions, please contact Christina DePorter at cbdeporter@fcps.edu
Phones Off, Learning On
FCPS’ cell phone policy helps students focus, learn, and engage. When students put their phones away, they have more face-to-face interactions with their peers and teachers and more opportunities to develop resilience and problem-solving skills. Please remind your child that:
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Cell phones and personal devices (earbuds, headsets, other items connected to the internet) must be off and away for the entire school day (bell to bell).
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Smart watches that serve a dual purpose may be worn, but the phone features (texting, Internet viewing, and calls) are to be off when phone use is prohibited.
If you need to contact your child during the school day, please call our front office at 703-502-3500. Visit our cell phone policy webpage for more information and answers to frequently asked questions
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
 Carnival vibes and community ties! 🎟️🍭 We had the best time hosting our families for the CES Spring Carnival last weekend. From the high-energy games and delicious food to the excitement of the prizes and silent auction, there were smiles throughout the entire school. Thank you to our PTA who made it a day to remember! 🦅❤️🍿
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).
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.
 Catching those rays while we can! 😎🌷 Our Eagles soaked up every bit of spring weather this week before the surprise snow arrived. Playing games and working together—recess is always the best part of the day! 🏀🤝✨
 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!
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.
 Fun in the sun! ☀️ We soaked up every bit of that gorgeous spring weather this week. From racing down the slides to catching up with friends, we love every opportunity to connect and play during recess! 🦅🛝✨
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.
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!
 Building the future, one block at a time! 🏗️✨ Our preschool architects put their problem-solving and teamwork to the test today. Love seeing that learning in action! 🧱
Budget Input!
About 70% of the FCPS budget comes from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. They are currently reviewing the county’s 2027 Fiscal Year Advertised Budget and are considering possible adjustments before the final county budget is adopted in May. Provide the county with feedback on how you would like your tax dollars spent by completing this survey.
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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