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Important Dates
May 20: Early Release Wednesday - Student dismissal at 12:25
May 21: Family STEAM Night, 5:30-7:30 pm (event begins at 6:00)
May 25: Memorial Day- No School
May 26: Teacher Workday - No school for students
May 27: Eid al-Adha- No School
May 28: Talent Show Dress Rehearsal, 3:30-5:00 pm
June 3: All CRES Library books due
June 4: Spring Chorus Concert, 5:30-7:00 pm
June 5: CRES Talent Show, Cafeteria, 6:00-8:00 pm
June 8: Strings Spring Concert - 4th graders arrive at 5:30 pm, perform at 6:00
June 8: Strings Spring Concert -5th/6th graders arrive at 6:30, perform at 7:00
June 10: Band Spring Concert 6:00-7:00
Upcoming Important Test Dates
May 18 – May 22: Grades 3-6 Multilingual Learners – Summit K-12 End of year assessment
May 19: Grades 1 & 2 MAP (Math) End of year assessment
May 20: Grades 3-6 iReady (literacy) End of year assessment
May 28-June 3: Grades 1 & 2 Multilingual Learners – Summit K-12 End of the year assessment
May 28 – Grades 3 & 5 MAP (Math) End of year assessment
May 29 – Grade 4 MAP (Math) End of year assessment
June 1 – Grade 6 MAP (Math) End of year assessment
A Message from the Principal
We have begun planning for next school year. Developing class assignments each year is a complex process. School administration, classroom teachers, counselors, special education staff, multilingual teachers, and specialists all have the opportunity to provide feedback on class groupings. If you have feedback that you would like for us to consider, please add it to this form https://forms.gle/THn8ppincUrvNz8r6later no later than May 29, 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted. We will consider all feedback provided, but we are not always able to fulfill requests. We respectfully ask that you do not request particular teachers. It is unfair to give special consideration to some families when it would be impossible to grant requests from all families. Please be aware that grade level assignments for staff sometimes change, due to late enrollments or other changes. Staff assignments are determined at the end of the summer.
Don’t forget about our Family STEAM Night on Thursday, May 21st from 6:00-7:00 pm. A spaghetti dinner will be served in the cafeteria from 5:30-6:00 pm thanks to the Centreville United Methodist Church. Join us for lots of fun hands-on science, technology, and engineering opportunities.
We appreciate your continued support and partnership.
Sincerely,
Erika Aspuria
Principal
Get Ready for STEAM Night at Centre Ridge!
Blast off into a world of discovery at our upcoming STEAM Night! This super-charged evening is packed with hands-on adventures in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math designed for every grade level. It is a fantastic opportunity for students to explore, create, innovate, and spark their imaginations.
Event Details
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Date: Thursday, May 21st, 2026
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Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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Location: Centre Ridge Elementary School
Special Highlights
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Guest Presenters: Meet future innovators from the Centreville High School Robotics Club and the Thomas Jefferson High School Physics Club, who will be showcasing amazing projects and experiments.
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Dinner is Served: Join us early for a delicious Spaghetti Dinner at 5:30 PM, generously sponsored by Centreville Methodist Church.
All activities for the evening are sponsored by Title 1. We can't wait to see our young scientists and artists there!
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All Centre Ridge Library books are due back in the library on June 3!
Centre Ridge students love the library! We have had over 20,000 checkouts this year and we still have a month to go! One student has checked out over 75 books already this year! The favorite types of books are the Everybody Picture books with Nonfiction books a close second. The Dogman books by Dav Pilkey, the Pigeon books by Mo Willems, and the Soccer 360 magazine lead the way with the most checkouts.
We will continue checking out books through May 29, but every book needs to be returned by June 3. Paper and email reminders will be coming home throughout the month. Please look everywhere (house, car, neighbor’s house, etc.) for books that have the library barcode on the back and say Centre Ridge inside the book. There is no fine for books that are overdue and are returned, but if books are lost or damaged then families will need to pay the amount listed so the library can replace the books.
You can continue to use the Centreville Regional Public library to borrow free books this summer and all year long! Thank you for supporting the library and your student’s reading this year. Please have all Centre Ridge library books returned by June 3.
Cristen Scharkowski
Librarian, Centre Ridge Elementary
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Centre Ridge's Got Talent!
Please join us for our first Centre Ridge Talent Show on Friday, June 5th at 6 PM (in the cafeteria)!
Come see the talent at our school and show your support for our students and staff as they share their musical, athletic, magical, and creative arts talents.
It'll be a fun night that you won't want to miss!
Admission is free.
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FCPS News
Exciting news! SoCo Summer Strings is returning this summer!
The camp will be hosted at South County Middle School from July 6-17, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM (weekdays only). Camp is open to all rising 5th-9th grade students with at least one year of experience on the violin, viola, cello, or bass. Students will participate in two large ensemble rehearsals, an instrument-specific technique class, and a sectional each day.
You can find more information and register for camp at www.schsorchestra.org/soco-summer-strings. Register early to save money and reserve your student’s spot!
📚 Finishing Up Our Uncovering of History in Language Arts 📚
Benchmark Unit 7 in Language Arts is coming to a close! Over the last several weeks, our students have learned, read, and written about history and culture.
Connect with your child’s learning at school with these fun questions and hands-on activities at home:
- Question: What’s the most interesting thing you learned during this unit? Why is it so interesting?
- Activity: Design a family crest or symbol. Work together to draw and decorate a family coat of arms that represents your history, values, traditions, or favorite activities.
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.
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FCPS CARES
The FCPS CARES Program is a wonderful way for parents, staff and community members to recognize employees who make a difference. We invite you to submit a story highlighting how a Centre Ridge staff member has shown care, support, and dedication to students, colleagues, or our community.
FCPS Puzzle Hunt starts on June 1st
The Solving Fun Puzzle Pals have been busy getting ready for the 3rd Annual Fairfax County Public Schools Puzzle Hunt — and it kicks off on June 1st!
This FREE event is open to solvers of all ages and is a great way to keep students and families engaged in fun, creative problem-solving over the summer. It also teaches bike and pedestrian safety and encourages active transportation.
New this year: the school with the most solvers will win a special visit from Sue Doku!
Participants can sign up at www.solvingfun.com/fairfax.
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New Cell Phone Policy Starts July 1
On Thursday, May 7, the Fairfax County School Board approved changes to FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R). The approved changes include updated guidance for cell phone possession and use, in order to align FCPS’ cell phone policy with Senate Bill 108. This new Virginia law goes into effect on July 1 and states that all schools must follow a “bell-to-bell” phone-free policy.
This means that starting July 1, 2026, across all grade levels at FCPS, cell phones, phone accessories, and all smart devices (including watches that serve a dual purpose, such as smart watches, as well as airpods, earbuds, headsets, smart glasses, and other other items connected to the internet) must be off and personally stored (i.e., put away in backpacks) for the duration of the school day – thus, no cell phones from bell to bell. High school students will no longer be able to use cell phones and personal devices during lunch time. More details are available on FCPS’ Cell Phone Policy webpage.
Other SR&R Changes for School Year 2026-27
Visit our website or BoardDocs to learn about additional updates, including:
- Added guidance and procedures for in-school and out-of-school suspensions and discipline investigations, including supports for students with disabilities and multilingual learners.
- Expanded guidance and standardized disciplinary procedures (“Universal Grade Matrices”) related to harassment, hate speech, discriminatory behavior, and Title IX reporting requirements.
- Responses to incidents involving intimate images, fighting, physical aggression, object throwing, and drug policy violations.
Attendance
Finish the School Year With Strong Attendance!
As we enter the final weeks of the school year, Fairfax County Public Schools appreciates your continued partnership in supporting your child’s success. Regular attendance plays an important role in helping students stay engaged in learning, maintain connections with their teachers and peers, and finish the school year strong.
Attending school consistently also helps students build valuable habits such as responsibility, perseverance, and daily routines that support success both in and out of the classroom.
If your child needs to miss school, please remember to report the absence. Full-day absences can be reported in ParentVUE. Families may also report absences by calling the school attendance line or emailing the school-designated attendance address.
If your child is experiencing challenges that are affecting attendance, we are here to help. Please contact your child’s school so staff can partner with you to provide support and resources. Learn more about attendance resources.
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