Cherry Run News July 17

Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 07/17/2026 02:50 PM EDT

Dear Cherry Run Families,

We hope that you are enjoying a wonderful summer!  It’s hard to believe that the 26-27 school year is right around the corner.  Please mark your calendars for the following welcome events, with more information to come soon.

New Families to Cherry Run ES: Thursday, August 20th, 12:30-1:00 pm Join us for a brief overview of all things Cherry Run in the Cafeteria prior to Open House (enter through door 2-cafeteria entrance).

Open House Grades K - 6 and PAC: Thursday, August 20th, 1:00-2:00pm Our in-person Open House opportunity will help our families prepare for the new year and learn more about their child’s classroom teacher. Students will be provided with an opportunity to see their classrooms, drop off supplies and begin developing positive relationships as a classroom community. We look forward to seeing all our Cardinals!

Back to School Night: Wednesday, September 9th 6:00 – 7:35pm These sessions are an opportunity for parents and caregivers to learn about grade level curriculum, classroom procedures, schoolwide expectations, and more.

  • 6:00 – 6:45 pm: Kindergarten – 6th grade (Session 1)
  • 6:50 – 7:35 pm: Kindergarten – 6th grade (Session 2) *This session will be a repeat of Session 1 for families who have more than one child.​​​​​​​

Warm regards,

Maura Donahue and Dave Arthur

Calendar reminder graphic

8/20 CRES Open House
8/24 First Day of School
9/9 Back to School Night

Cherry Run Summer Office Hours

Our office is open daily this summer from 10:00 am-2:00 pm. To make an appointment to register, please call 703-923-2800 or email Yasmin Naldo at ymnaldo@fcps.edu.

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Dates for Early Release 26-27

Early release Wednesdays will start in late September 2026. Each elementary school will have a total of four early release days throughout the school year. Lunch will be provided on early release Wednesdays.

Days depend upon the pyramid under which a school falls. Check FCPS' Region and Pyramid Map for a breakdown. 

Early release Wednesdays for elementary schools in the Annandale, Edison, Falls Church, Herndon, Langley, Madison, Marshall, McLean, Lake Braddock, South Lakes, West Springfield, and Woodson pyramids: 

  • September 30

  • November 18

  • January 13

  • April 7