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Our Cubbies are all smiles wearing green for St. Patrick's Day!
Upcoming Dates
March 20: No School- Eid al Fitr
March 25: Three-hour Early Release Wednesday - Dismissal at 12:25pm
March 27: Quarter 3 Ends, Early Dismissal at 1:25pm
March 27: SCA Spirit Day - Team Up for a Great Day!
March 30 - April 3: No School - Spring Break
April 6: No School - Teacher Workday
April 8: Westfield Pyramid Art Show
April 9: Den Meetings: Den of Wonder & Den of Adventure
April 10: No School - Teacher Workday
April 10: Cub Run vs. Virginia Run Volleyball Game - 7:00-9:00pm; Westfield High School
April 13-16: Spring Book Fair
April 13: Den Meetings: Den of Discovery & Den of Exploration
April 15: Purple Up! Day
April 17: Military Connected Family Breakfast
April 18: FCPS All-County Chorus Concert-3:00pm; Lake Braddock Secondary School
April 21: No School - Virginia Special Election
April 22: Earth Day Clean-up
April 25: PTA Spring Fling
April 29: Three-hour Early Release Wednesday - Dismissal at 12:25pm
April 30: AAP Orientation - 5:30pm; Rocky Run Middle School
2025-26 school year calendar
Cubbie News
Calendar Reminders
Eid al-Fitr and Nowruz (Evening Only Observance Day, Holiday)
Thursday, March 19, is an evening-only observance day for Eid al-Fitr, which begins at sundown. Friday, March 20, is a holiday, and all schools and offices are closed for Eid and Nowruz. See the school year calendar
Quarter End/Early Release
Friday, March 27, is the last day of the third quarter and an early release day for students.
Spring Break
Schools and school offices will be closed from Monday, March 30, to Friday, April 3, for spring break. Monday, April 6, is a teacher workday, and there will be no school for students.
See the school year calendar.
Early Release Wednesday - March 25
Our next early release Wednesday is on March 25. Our students will be dismissed the same way that they dismissed during the previous early release Wednesday. To confirm or change how your child is being dismissed on March 25, 2026, please utilize this GOOGLE FORM by Friday, March 20.
SCA Spirit Day - March 27
Our next SCA spirit day is on March 27 - Team Up for a Great Day! Wear something that represents your favorite sport, team, or their colors!
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.
Fairfax County Public Schools will still exceed the required number of instructional hours for students, as set by the Virginia Department of Education.
Family Engagement Survey
Your Voice Matters: FCPS Family Engagement Survey FCPS is conducting its third Family Engagement Survey to help us build stronger partnerships and support student success. We want to hear your thoughts on our school environment, communication, and community connections.
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When: Open now through Monday, March 23.
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How to Take It: Check your email for a direct link, click here, or request a paper copy at our front office.
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Good to Know: The survey is confidential and available in 11 languages (including Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, and Korean).
Your feedback helps us grow. Thank you for helping us make our school a better place for every student!
Benchmark Unit 6
📚 Journeys and Themes in Language Arts 📚
Benchmark Unit 6 in Language Arts is about the lessons we can learn from different stories around the world. Students in K-5 will be learning about themes across cultures. Sixth grade students will learn about legendary journeys.
Connect with your child’s learning at school with these fun questions and hands-on activities at home:
- Question: What’s a lesson that you’ve learned recently, or a challenge you had?
- Activity: Pick a few of your child’s favorite books or classic stories such as “Goldilocks and the Three Bears.” With your child, discuss each story and whether it has a lesson.
At the end of the unit, your child will take their unit magazine home. The magazine includes an activity calendar with fun ways to help students build on what they’re learning at each grade level. You can also find information on how to support your child’s reading at home on the Benchmark Families website.
ST Math: March Mathness is Heating Up!
Our March Mathness ST Math bracket-style tournament is off to an awesome start! Classes are competing for the ultimate prize: a Popsicle or Pizza Party celebration.
Beyond the bracket, every student is aiming for the 1,000-puzzle milestone. Research shows that reaching this goal leads to significantly higher growth on year-end tests, so keep up that momentum at home!
🏆 Advancing to Round 2:
Congratulations to the following classes moving forward:
Ms. Coch (2nd grade), Ms.Nokovich (Kindergarten), Ms. Welliver (1st grade), Ms. Cummings (Kindergarten), Ms. McWhirt (1st grade), Ms. Cousino (1st Grade), Ms. Wang (Kindergarten), Ms. Jensen (1st grade), Ms. Lee (4th grade), Ms. Mason (4th grade), Ms. Dent (6th grade), Ms. Schoenthaler (5th grade), Ms. Martinez (6th grade), Ms. Hagen (4th grade), Mr. Koblinski (6th grade), and Mrs. Brown (3rd grade)
Good luck to all our mathematicians—keep those puzzles clicking!
Additional Student Attendance Days for PreK and ECCB Programs
Due to school closures resulting from this year's winter storm, additional school days will be added for students in PreK and ECCB programs to ensure grant compliance instructional hours are met. PreK, ECCB AM and PM students: Last day of school will be Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Save the Dates: SOL Testing
Spring SOL dates have been published as follows:
3rd Grade: 5/5 Reading, 5/12 Math
4th Grade: 5/5 Reading, 5/12 Math
5th Grade: 5/7 Reading, 5/14 Math, 5/19 Science
6th Grade: 5/7 Reading, 5/14 Math
Attendance is Important: Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
School accreditation ratings in Virginia are based on student performance across nine school quality indicators within the state’s Student Performance and Support Framework (SPSF). One of these indicators is chronic absenteeism. Chronic Absenteeism is defined as missing 10% or more of the school year, regardless of reason and whether the absence was excused or unexcused. A student is determined to be chronically absent if the rate of their days absent divided by their total days in membership is greater than or equal to 10% - that is only 2 days per month on average.
As of March 18, Cub Run’s Year to Date Chronic Absenteeism rate has increased to 11.4%, being in the yellow zone. As we finish out the remainder of this school year, we will continue to update this percentage with you in hopes that we can move into an acceptable chronic absenteeism rate of 10% or lower.
As we approach our upcoming break, we want to emphasize how vital your child’s presence is to their success. Every day in the classroom is an opportunity for discovery, and we want to ensure every student finishes this school year strong!
Spring Break Schedule
Please mark your calendars for our upcoming break and the return to instruction:
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Spring Break: Monday, March 30 – Friday, April 3
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Student Holiday: Monday, April 6 (Teacher Workday)
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School Resumes: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
We are eager to welcome your children back to school on Tuesday, April 7. Their attendance is very important; teachers will be teaching and students will be learning right up until the final bell of the year.
Did you know? Studies have shown that just two absences per month can cause students to fall behind. Consistent attendance helps students build confidence, maintain friendships, and stay on track with their lessons.
Let’s finish this school year strong. Visit our website for more attendance resources.
Positivity Project
This week, our school is focusing on the character strength of Perspective. This means understanding and appreciating different points of view. Perspective, often seen as wisdom, goes beyond intelligence. People with this strength are valued for their advice because they see the big picture and understand complex issues.
Those with perspective can get to the heart of difficult matters and bring clarity. They are honest, ethical, and good at seeing what truly matters. This helps them stay calm and learn from mistakes. By reflecting on their own feelings and thoughts, they can empathize with others and offer strong listening and questioning skills. They help their groups navigate challenges and find opportunities for success.
To practice and encourage the character strength of perspective at home, please visit The Positivity Project’s mobile-friendly P2 for Families (available in English and Spanish), where you will watch a video together and discuss a quote and three questions. Below are links to this week’s P2 for Families lessons. Click on the grade level that best meets your child’s needs.
Thank you for your support!
2025-2026 Yearbooks Are On Sales Now!
Yearbooks are available for purchase: $25 for a yearbook and $28 for a yearbook with a name imprinted on the front cover.
Please see the flyer below for the QR code for ordering.
Note: "Angel Donation" is an option too if you would like to purchase a yearbook that will be donated to a student that otherwise could not afford to purchase one.
Westfield High School International Night
Mark your calendars for Westfield’s International Night on March 26. It’s going to be a vibrant celebration of culture, food, and talent starting right at 5 PM.
Here is the breakdown of what’s happening and where:
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Location: Westfield HS - 4700 Stonecroft Blvd, Chantilly, VA 20151
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Admission: Entry is free for FCPS students. For adults and all other guests, tickets are $5
Evening Schedule
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Potluck (5–6 PM): Cafeteria
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Fashion Show (6–7 PM): Gym
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Performances (7–9 PM): Gym
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Food Trucks (5–9 PM): Outside
- Halal Grill: Middle Eastern chicken and gyros
- Pako’s Tacos: Mexican tacos and quesadillas
- District Small Bites: Classic American
- Brewster’s: American ice cream
- DC Slices: Italian pizza
WHS International Night 2026
WHS International Night Food Trucks
PTA News
FCPS News
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 703-633-7500. Visit our cell phone policy webpage for more information and answers to frequently asked questions.
Community Conversations: Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid
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:
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.
FCPS CARES
Want a quick way to recognize an employee or team? Share an FCPS CARES! Families, colleagues, and students are all invited to submit. The FCPS CARES is automatically sent to the recipient(s) and their supervisor, and is posted on fcps.edu. Additionally, each month one school in our region wins a staff celebration from HR.
Reminders
Update Date Change: CRES vs VRES Volleyball Game
We wanted to inform you about a scheduling change regarding the upcoming volleyball game. After careful consideration and in light of the recent success of the Westfield High School boys' basketball team, we have decided to move the volleyball game from March 6 to April 10.
We do recognize that April 10 is a teacher workday. However, our cheerleader/dance team coaches, physical education teachers, and administrative teams are fully committed to ensuring this will be a successful and enjoyable evening. We hope that having the day off will allow our students to be well-rested and excited for this great event.
We appreciate your understanding and flexibility as we make this adjustment. If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to reach out.
Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.
Best regards,
Melissa Miller, Principal, Cub Run Elementary School
Dave Gerstner, Principal, Virginia Run Elementary School
STEAM News
Students are working through the Engineering Design Process and designing and building solutions to problems!
- Kindergarten and Second Grade just finished building houses for the 3 Little Pigs out of craft sticks and modeling clay. They are now working on sculptures made with Keva planks.
- Third grade is designing and building water filtration devices to create greater access to clean water.
- Fourth grade is designing and building devices to help sea turtles adapt to climate change and ocean pollution.
- Fifth grade is designing and building a 3D topographic map.
- Sixth grade is designing and building a rocket and launch system.
Donations Needed
For a future round of Den meetings, we are requesting any donations of packs of UNO cards - new or gently used. Please send them to the main office.
STEAM still needs the following:
- Toilet paper and paper towel rolls
- Egg cartons
- Tissue boxes
- Cereal or drink boxes
Thank you in advance for any donations you are able to make.
Library Access for Students Fasting in Ramadan
For families who would like their student(s) to access the library during lunch, we are requesting this GOOGLE FORM to be completed.
Learn About Kindergarten at Cub Run
Our kindergarten information session is being held on May 13 at 5:00pm to give parents of students entering school in August an opportunity to learn more about kindergarten at our school.
We recognize that parents are their children’s first teachers. Resources on the School Readiness and Transition to Kindergarten webpage provide parents with ways to support their children to help ensure a smooth transition to kindergarten.
There’s also an easy-to-follow five-step process outlined for registering your child for kindergarten. Register your child today!
Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…
FCPS registration is now available for rising kindergarten students.
There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:
- Determine eligibility (Your student must have turned 5 years old by 09/30/2026 to be eligible to be registered.)
- Identify your local school.
- Gather documents.
- Fill out forms.
- Schedule an appointment.
Try Online Registration:
There are two ways to start the registration process :
- You can submit intent form here and our Student Information Assistant (SIA) will contact you via email with further instructions.
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Online registration for the 2026-27 school year is open for parents/caregivers. When registering, parents/caregivers will create (or log into an existing) SIS Parent VUE account. Follow the instructions on the page and complete the registration process.
- Once you have submitted the registration packet online, our Student Information Assistant (SIA) Mrs. Namrata Saxena will contact you via email to set up an appointment to meet her in person. You can also reach her at 703-633-7500.
If you need a paper copy of the registration packet, it can be picked up at the front office.
Cub Run Preschool Community Peers
Cub Run Elementary is pleased to announce that we will have community peers in our preschool programs which include, Early Childhood Class-Based and Preschool Autism Classes. The Community Peer Program provides an opportunity for preschoolers with all abilities to work and play on a regular basis.
Our program will invite community peers, who are aged 3 - 4 years old, to join our classrooms. The early childhood special education program uses a child-centered approach to learning. The goal of this program is to encourage active learning and promote social interaction and acceptance.
Please complete the attached interest form or Families Interested in Community Peer Program Google Form if you would like your 3-4 year old child to be considered for the Community Peer Program.
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