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Students and their families participating in a school appreciation breakfast held in honor of "Month of the Military Child".
Upcoming Dates
April 18: FCPS All-County Chorus Concert-3:00pm; Lake Braddock Secondary School
April 20-24: Earth Week - Spirit Week - See below
April 21: No School - Virginia Special Election
April 22: Earth Day Clean-up - 3:30-5:00pm
April 25: PTA Spring Fling - 6:00-8:00pm
April 27-May 1: “E-Week” - See below for our Empathy Week
April 30: AAP Orientation - 5:30pm; Rocky Run Middle School
May 1: Principal’s Walking Club - 8:05am; Upper Blacktop
May 4-8: Staff Appreciation Week
May 5: 3rd & 4th Reading SOL
May 7: 5th & 6th Reading SOL
May 7-13: Lazy Dog Fundraiser for our Sixth Grade Celebration
May 12: 3rd & 4th Grade Math SOL
May 13: Rising Kindergarten Parent/Guardian Information Session- 5:00pm
May 13: PTA Meeting - 6:00pm; Library and Virtual
May 14: 5th & 6th Grade Math SOL
May 20: Three-Hour Early Release - Dismissal at 12:25pm
May 21: This is Us! Event - 5:30-7:00pm
May 25: No School - Memorial Day
May 26: No School for Students - Teacher Workday
May 27: No School - Eid al-Adha
May 29: PTA Appreciation Event
June 2: Talent Show Rehearsal
June 3: PTA Talent Show
June 4: Field Day
June 8: Rain Date for Field Day
June 10: Spring Band & Strings Concerts; Stone Middle-7:00PM
June 11: Chorus Concerts; Cafeteria -7:00PM
June 16: Sixth Grade Ceremony & Celebration
June 17: Last Day of School; 2 Hour Early Release
2025-26 school year calendar
Cubbie News
Dear Cub Run Families and Friends,
It is hard to believe we are already in the final stretch of the school year! We have had a fantastic start to the fourth quarter, and the energy throughout our halls is contagious! From celebrating our students to showing our community strength, it’s been a busy and rewarding few weeks.
We kicked off the quarter with our latest round of Den Meetings, where students across grade levels connected, made new friends, and had fun playing Uno together. During these meetings, we were thrilled to announce our quarterly C.A.R.E.S. certificate winners. These students have gone above and beyond in demonstrating our C.A.R.E.S. expectations.
April is a special time as we recognize our military-connected families. It was heartwarming to see a "sea of purple" as we wore purple to show our collective support. Our Military Families Breakfast was a wonderful highlight, allowing us to express our deepest gratitude to those who serve and their resilient children who enrich our school community every day.
A huge thank you to everyone who came out to cheer on our teams during our annual volleyball games versus Virginia Run! The sportsmanship and school spirit on display were second to none. We are incredibly proud of our volleyball and basketball players for their hard work and teamwork and our cheerleaders for their support and keeping the energy high!
Events like volleyball and our spring book fair simply wouldn't be possible without your help. To every parent and community member who stepped up to volunteer your time: thank you. Your support ensures our students have access to these enriching experiences and the books they love.
Let’s keep this momentum going as we head toward the end of the year. Thank you for your continued partnership and for making our school such an incredible place to learn and grow.
Warmly,
Melissa Miller, Principal
Nausheen Haider, Assistant Principal
Calendar Reminders
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.
FCPS will offer lunch and a snack at no cost to children aged 18 and under on April 21 at participating schools. The meals must be eaten on site. For more information, visit the FCPS Food and Nutrition Services webpage.
Adjusted Elementary Early Release Wednesdays Students will now have a traditional full day of instruction and be released at the regular dismissal time on April 29, which was previously an early release Wednesday.
Updates to 2026-27 School Year Calendar The School Board voted to direct the superintendent to designate Veterans Day as a standard instructional day for the 2026-27 school year. Because this day was added, the 2026-27 school year will now end for students on Wednesday, June 16, 2027. Find additional information on BoardDocs. View the updated complete school year calendar on FCPS’ website. The last day of school for the current school year — Wednesday, June 17, 2026 — has not changed.
Earth Week - April 20-24
Spring is almost here, and that means Earth Week is around the corner! Get2Gree is hosting FCPS Earth Week April 20-24, 2026. The themes for Earth Week Are:
- Monday, April 20: wear nature print for Wildlife Day
- Tuesday, April 21: wear white for Zero Waste Day
- Wednesday, April 22: wear green for Earth Day
- Thursday, April 23: wear red for Climate Change Day
- Friday, April 24: wear blue for Watershed Day
Earth Day Clean-up
Cub Run’s second annual Earth Day Clean-up is next Wednesday, April 22 at 3:30pm. Please join us to beautify our school grounds, paint rocks, and enjoy pizza!
Required Immunizations for Rising 7th Graders
As required by the Code of VA, parents or legal guardians need to provide proof of immunizations for their child to attend at a Virginia public school.
In addition, all students entering 7th grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations:
- Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap) given at age 7 or older;
- Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) given at age 10 or older;
- A complete series of 2 doses of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.
- After reviewing educational materials approved by the Board of Health, the parent or guardian, at the parents or guardians sole discretion, may elect for the child not to receive the HPV vaccine.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to plan ahead by scheduling an appointment with your child’s healthcare provider now to avoid the rush this summer. Immunization appointments are available. Inspire Health Alliance will be providing immunizations for currently enrolled FCPS students at no out-of-pocket cost. Visit the Inspire Immunization Events Student Registration webpage to schedule an appointment.
Please review the Virginia Department of Health Information Packet (PDF) for more information on rising 7th grade immunization requirements. Additional Immunization Resources are also available.
Staff Appreciation Week!
We are looking for donations and a few volunteers to help celebrate all our teachers and staff that support our Cubbies throughout the school year. If you are able to donate any of the following items, please sign up below.
You can drop them off at the school front office (please label them "PTA") or have them delivered using our Amazon Donation Wishlist.
We ask that all donations to please be dropped off or delivered by Friday, May 1st!
If you have any questions or issues signing up, please don't hesitate to let us know at volunteer@cubrunpta.org. We are here to help!
Staff Appreciation Week Donations Sign-up
This is Us!
This is Us!: A celebration of our Cub Run community.
Date and Time:
Thursday, May 21, from 5:30pm-7:00pm
Location:
Cub Run Elementary School Cafeteria and Front Lobby
What is "This is Us!"?
At Cub Run Elementary, one of our greatest strengths is the different cultures and traditions that walk through our doors every morning. We believe that every family brings something unique to our community, and now it’s time to celebrate it!
We are excited to invite you to "This is Us!", a special community event dedicated to learning more about the various cultures and heritages that make up Cub Run.
To find out more information or how you can participate, visit the school website here.
Family Input Form for 2026-27 Class Placement
With the end of the year quickly approaching, we are already looking ahead and planning for the 2026 -27 school year. We want to share some insight into our student placement process to ensure transparency and clarity for all families. Our goal is to create balanced, heterogeneous learning environments. To achieve this, we consider numerous criteria and several key factors, which include, a mix of performance levels and learning abilities, balance the distribution of girls and boys, and grouping students to ensure our resource teachers can provide maximum support. Placement decisions are a collaborative, intentional, and thoughtful effort involving current teachers, counselors, and specialists to set up our Cubbies for success.
To maintain a fair and effective learning environment, we do not honor requests for specific teachers. We prioritize instructional needs and individual student strengths above all else. Additionally, staffing assignments can change over the summer due to enrollment fluctuations. To avoid confusion or disappointment, staff members are instructed not to share placement information until the end of summer when rosters are finalized.
While we cannot accept specific teacher requests, we highly value your perspective on your child’s learning style and needs. If there is essential information you would like us to consider, please let us know by completing this family input form by May 15, 2026.
Your feedback, combined with our professional staff’s recommendations, helps us create the best possible environment for your child’s success. Thank you for your partnership!
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 April 15, Cub Run’s Year to Date Chronic Absenteeism rate has decreased to 10.4%, 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.
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 Fairness. Fairness means treating everyone with respect and recognizing that all people have value. It also means being open-minded and fair in how we approach situations.
By teaching fairness, we help students develop into responsible, trustworthy, and kind individuals who care about others. Fairness builds the foundation for strong friendships and a positive community.
To practice and encourage the character strength of fairness 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!
FCPS News
FCPS AAP Newsletter
Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to challenging all students through talent development and differentiated instruction to meet the needs of advanced learners. You can review the continuum of AAP services offered in the Spring AAP Newsletter. We will be screening all students for part time services and subject specific services at Cub Run this spring. All questions regarding advanced academics at Cub Run ES should be directed to Naomi Egerton-Baker, our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART), nhegertonbak@fcps.edu.
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.
PTA News
Join Us for Cub Run’s Spring Fling!
Get Ready for Cub Run Elementary’s Spring Fling!
Dust off your dancing shoes—Spring Fling is coming! Join us at Cub Run Elementary on Saturday, April 25 from 6:00–8:00 PM for an evening packed with fun, dancing, music, and community.
This all-ages event has something for everyone! Students and families can:
- Dance the night away
- Play exciting games
- Browse and bid in our silent auction
- Purchase tasty food and treats from Two Smooth Dudes, Roaming Coyote and King of Pops
Don’t miss the 6th Grade 50/50 Raffle—a great chance to win while supporting their graduation celebration. Bring some cash and join the fun!
Reminder: All children must be accompanied by an adult.
We need YOU! Help us make this event amazing by volunteering. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D49AEAF2EA0F49-62777403-spring#/
Come celebrate spring with your Cub Run community—we can’t wait to see you there Cubbies!
Yearbook Sales Extended!
You are in luck! Yearbook sales have been extended through Friday evening 4/17/2026.
Use the QR code in the image below to purchase your student's yearbook. (Books are to be distributed in June.)
Reminders
Save the Dates: SOL Testing
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
STEAM Donations
Please continue to send in STEAM donations through the end of April:
- Toilet paper and paper towel rolls (lots of them!!)
- Egg cartons
- Tissue boxes
- Cereal or drink boxes
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.
Lazy Dog Fundraiser
Be Informed, Stay Involved!
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