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Upcoming Dates
August 24: First Day of School for the 2026-27 school year (Grades K-12)
August 24: First Day of School for Students in the Preschool Autism Classroom (PAC) Program
August 27: First Day of School for Students in the ECCB Program
September 4 & 7: No School - Labor Day
September 17: Back to School Night
September 21: No School - Yom Kippur
View the 2026-27 school year calendar for additional important dates.
Cubbie News
Dear Cub Run Families and Friends,
Thank you so much to everyone who joined us for our Open House! It was an absolute joy to see so many familiar faces and welcome our new families into our school community. Seeing our hallways filled with excitement reminded us why we love what we do.
Our dedicated staff has been hard at work all week—thoughtfully preparing learning environments and diving into professional development—to ensure we are ready to support, inspire, and challenge your children from day one.
We would like to share a few reminders as we kick off this school year:
- For safety reasons, please say goodbye to your student outside of the school building. Our staff will be in red shirts outside and throughout our building to assist students in safely getting to class.
- Please ensure your child’s teacher knows how they are going home at dismissal.
- Bus riders will receive their ID badge, so they are able to tap on and off the bus. Our goal is to have these ID badges distributed by the end of our first week.
- During our first couple of weeks, we will be practicing our cafeteria expectations and routines. We look forward to welcoming family members to join their students for lunch starting on Monday, September 14, 2026. We will share additional information prior to that date.
We cannot wait to welcome all our Cubbies back through the doors for the first day of school! Get some rest, enjoy the final moments of summer, and we will see you very soon.
Warm regards,
Melissa Miller, Principal
Nausheen Haider, Assistant Principal
Stephanie Kaminsky, Assistant Principal
First Day of School
The first day of school, Monday, August 24, is just around the corner! Check out these back-to-school tips to make sure your child gets off to a great start.
Also find out what will be new this school year.
Labor Day
Friday, September 4, and Monday, September 7, are Labor Day holidays for all FCPS employees and students. Virginia legislation requires that schools opening prior to Labor Day must be closed the Friday immediately preceding Labor Day. We hope everyone takes the long weekend to celebrate a strong start to the school year and enjoy time with family and friends.
See the complete school year calendar.
Back to School Checklist
We’re Eager to Welcome You Back to School!
As summer winds down, we are looking forward to welcoming students back to our classrooms. Use the following list to help make sure your child is ready!
☑️Sign Up for SIS ParentVUE
Access your student’s attendance records, grades, and assignments at any time with SIS ParentVUE. Contact our registrar, Mrs. Saxena, if you need an activation code. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE. Also, download the new ParentVUE mobile app so you can access your child’s records easily from anywhere!
☑️Update Your Contact Information
Be sure you receive important information! Update your phone number(s) and/or email address(es) by clicking “My Account” and reviewing the “Online Verification/Update.” On that form, you can also update immunization records, health information, and emergency contacts.
☑️Update Immunizations and Records
Immunizations are required for all students to attend school in Virginia. This is an important part of protecting them from certain diseases and keeping them healthy.
When your child is immunized, remember to request a copy of their immunization record and bring that to our front office or submit the record via SIS ParentVUE as soon as possible. Find more information on FCPS’ website.
☑️Learn About School Meals
Families need to provide their children with money to purchase meals at school or send them with a packed lunch. Alternatively, families may apply to receive free and reduced-price meal benefits, pending approval.
☑️ Bookmark the School Year Calendar
Be sure to bookmark the FCPS school year calendar to keep track of school holidays, breaks, and observances:
- Days marked blue with an “H” are student holidays. Schools are closed on these days.
- Days marked orange with an “O” are religious and cultural observance days (or evenings, if only half marked). There is school on these days, but certain events that cannot be made up may not be scheduled on these days.
- Days marked as TW, SD, and SP and in pink are holidays for students but working days for teachers and staff.
Please note that some holidays and observances, such as Eid al Fitr, may shift, and the calendar may be adjusted.
26-27 School Supply Lists
Please visit our website to review grade level school supply lists.
Student Online Verification Update
The 2026–27 Online Verification/Update (OVU) packet is now available in ParentVUE. The OVU packet allows parents to electronically update phone numbers, emergency contacts, health conditions, and upload immunization records for their students via ParentVUE.
Please take time to update your student's information. Instructions and detailed information are available here.
The OVU packet includes a section where parents can request childcare for the four elementary Early Release Wednesdays.
Message from our Family Liaison
My name is Helen Seo, Family Liaison at Cub Run ES. If you ever have any questions about school procedure or need help finding resources, I am here to support you.
I can also provide language services and share information you may need. Please feel free to reach out to me anytime via TalkingPoints, email at hseo@fcps.edu or my direct phone at 703-633-7571.
If you want to receive TalkingPoints messages in your home language, you can download the TalkingPoints app and change your preferred language in the app settings under Personal Info.
Early Release Wednesdays for the 2026-27 School Year
FCPS will continue with limited early release Wednesdays for elementary schools during the 2026-27 school year. The number of days has been reduced from eight to four.
Early release Wednesdays provide elementary teachers with a dedicated block of time to prepare lessons, participate in professional development and training, and collaborate with their peers. A well-supported and continuously improving teaching staff leads to better educational outcomes for students.
Please view the dates for Cub Run's early release Wednesdays below:
- October 21
- December 2
- February 10
- May 5
Visit the FCPS website for more information about early release Wednesdays.
Back to School Night - September 17
Please join us for Back to School Night on Thursday, September 17. This evening, our teachers will be presenting sessions, you can meet our specialists, and hear important FCPS information on what to expect this school year. We look forward to seeing you!
6:00-6:40PM - Session 1 & Welcome Videos
6:00-7:15PM - Specialists available in library
6:50-7:30PM - Session 2 & Welcome Videos
Safety at Arrival & Dismissal
Arrival Reminders
If you are walking your child to school, please use our crosswalk with the assistance of our outstanding crossing guard. If you are driving your child, please use our Kiss and Ride/Car Rider loop that is adjacent to our school that loops around the parking lot. This is the safest option for dropping off students and as students get used to the process, the line moves quicker.
Dismissal Reminders
All students should know how they will be going home from school each day, whether they are a walker, bus rider, or kiss and rider. Please also work on remembering the following:
Walkers: Who they walk home with and where they are supposed to meet them
Kiss and Riders: Their Kiss and Ride number
Bus Riders: Their bus number and bus stop
Need to communicate an early dismissal or a change in dismissal plans for a particular day? Please contact our main office BEFORE NOON on the day of the change to notify both the front office and our classroom teachers of the dismissal change.
If you will be picking up your child for an early dismissal, we request for you to pick them up by 3:00pm. This allows time for our main office staff to successfully prepare for dismissal.
Kiss & Ride Procedures
In order for the Cub Run staff to ensure a safe environment for all children, the following drop-off and pick-up procedures should be followed by all families. These procedures will be strictly adhered to each day. If you need a Kiss and Ride number, please contact our main office. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping our cubbies safe!
Morning Drop-off Procedures
- Drop off begins at 8:30 a.m.
- When entering the parking lot for the Kiss & Ride line, please do not block the crosswalk. Proceed to the side of the school and follow the loop around to the right.
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Do not leave your child if there is no staff member present at Kiss & Ride. You must line up and wait at the starting location until a staff member is in position at Kiss & Ride to receive your child.
- The students may exit their vehicle on the right passenger side only. The left door should always be closed for safety purposes.
- All other individuals in the car should remain in the vehicle at all times for safety reasons.
- After dropping off your child, proceed to exit the Kiss & Ride line carefully. Use extreme caution when you get to Sully Station Drive, as walkers will be crossing at various times in a designated crosswalk. The crossing guard will use a stop sign to halt traffic when walkers are present.
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Parents arriving after 8:40 a.m. must park and escort students to the main entrance (Door 1), where you check in your students in the front office.
Afternoon Pick-Up Procedures
- When entering the parking lot for the Kiss & Ride line, please do not block the crosswalk.
- When you arrive, please be sure to have your Kiss & Ride number card visibly displayed on your dashboard when you pull forward.
- All cars should move up as far as possible along the sidewalk so that we may get as many cars loaded as possible. Please do not stop directly in front of your child, as this will delay all of the cars behind you.
- Children may only enter their vehicle from the right side of the vehicle. The left door should always be closed for safety purposes, especially during dismissal time.
- Ensure that your child wears a seat belt and proceed to exit the Kiss & Ride loop carefully.
- Parents arriving after 3:45 p.m. must park and sign out students from the office staff.
Walker Procedures
In the afternoons, walkers are met at Door 4 by the playground. Kindergartner walkers are required to have an adult meet them.
Bus Riders
Arrival: All bus riders enter through door 1.
Dismissal: Kindergarten students will be escorted to their buses. All Kindergarten students must be met at the bus stop by an adult.
Students will watch for their bus numbers on our Silent Dismissal slide. Teachers will have bus number information to encourage students to leave at the appropriate time.
Reporting Absences
Parents/caregivers may report absences by using ParentVUE or by contacting the front office. Please find important details below:
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How to Use ParentVUE: Log in to your ParentVUE account and select “Report Absence.”
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More Ways to Report: Use our attendance line at 703-633-7575 or email cubrunelem.attendance@fcps.edu for absences longer than two days, late arrivals, and early dismissals.
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Where to Get Help: Visit FCPS’ Attendance Reporting webpage for step-by-step instructions.
If you need to set up a ParentVUE account or have questions, please contact our front office at 703-633-7500. They will provide you with an “activation key” and instructions to create a ParentVUE account.
New Requirement for Student Device Use During the School Day
Starting this school year, students must use FCPS-issued devices for school-related digital activities during the instructional day. This is in accordance with a new School Board requirement, approved on July 16, which states that students may not use personal electronic communication or computing devices, including personal laptops, tablets, smartwatches, smartphones, and similar devices.
Students may only use their personal device if it is required as part of a necessary accommodation in the students’ Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 Plan. A principal or the principal’s designee may approve a limited, course-specific exception for students enrolled in a specialized class when the curriculum requires a technology tool or software that isn’t available on a standard FCPS-issued device.
Families can help support this requirement by reminding students to bring their FCPS-issued device each day and use it for all school-related digital activities unless an approved exception applies.
Medical Dietary Accommodations
Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) is implementing a standardized process for dietary accommodations to ensure the provision of safe and healthy food for our students. This form only needs to be filled out once while your student is enrolled at FCPS.
Please visit the website for details https://www.fcps.edu/services/families-and-caregivers/food-and-nutrition/dietary-accommodations
Complete the appropriate Dietary Accommodation form for each child in your household who needs dietary accommodation(s).
- Medical Dietary Accommodation Form
- This form is for Medical Accommodations such as food allergies, texture modifications, or other dietary needs.
- This form requires a signature from a state-licensed healthcare provider.
- Medical dietary form must be sent to dietary.forms.fns@fcps.edu.
- Forms should only be sent to FNS if your student plans to eat school meals.
Explore School Meals in the New Menu Platform
Experience an easier way to view your child’s school menus using MealViewer:
- View what is being served each day.
- View the nutritional information for each meal.
- See if any specific allergens are being served.
- Get notified when your student’s favorite meal is being served.
Printable menus are always available on the Food and Nutrition Services webpage.
Annual Asha-Jyothi 5K & Fun Run - September 20
Cub Run is excited to partner with Asha-Jyothi again to support their 18th Annual 5K and Fun Run! The Asha-Jyothi (AJ) 5K Run is a fun-filled family event with foot tapping music, delicious food and a friendly course. It is a volunteer based non-profit organization dedicated to serving the needs of the underprivileged by providing access to education and healthcare. AJ generously donates all the registration money from each school back to the school for its STEM needs.
Sunday, September 20, 2026
One mile Fun Run: 8:00AM
5K Run: 8:30AM
Where: Fairfax Corner
www.AshaJyothi.org
Coupon: AJ4Schools (Use code for a direct school donation)
Last year we had 48 registrations and raised $1,731 for Cub Run! This is an excellent fundraiser for our school and a great opportunity to practice our running! Register now and join us!
Reminders
New Cell Phone Policy Started July 1
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 went into effect on July 1 and states that all schools must follow a “bell-to-bell” phone-free policy.
This means that 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. More details are available on FCPS’ Cell Phone Policy webpage.
SR&R Updates
Understanding Student Rights and Responsibilities Updates: New Universal Grade Matrices for FamiliesFamilies are encouraged to review the updated FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) document, which explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses in order to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment.
Updates for the 2026-27 school year include new Universal Grade Matrices (UGMs). UGMs are charts that show behavior expectations and school responses by grade level (K-3, 4-8, and 9-12). These at-a-glance resources (in Appendix D of the SR&R) are designed to make it easier for parents and caregivers to understand how schools respond to different types of behavior concerns.
Visit the SR&R webpage for more information and to review additional updates to the SR&R for the 2026-27 school year.
New Student ID Cards and Bus Navigation System
As part of the ongoing commitment to strengthening layered safety and security programs, FCPS will implement a new student ID system for students who ride our school buses.
The implementation of the student IDs is designed as an additional safety measure for our 130,000 FCPS students who ride the bus each day, ensuring they are on the right bus and that they get on and off at the correct bus stop, as well as making sure only authorized students are on our buses.
The IDs will be provided to students who ride the bus. Those students will be expected to tap on and tap off the bus. The student IDs do not track student movement. The only information available is when a student taps on or off a bus. Much like our Here Comes the Bus app, our new app will allow parents/guardians to track the progress of the school bus.
It is possible that the ID program will expand in the future to include uses such as library cards and meal payment. Learn more about the new transportation system and student ID cards.
School Meals
Help Your Child Navigate the Lunch Line
Check out some tips to help your child get through the lunch line quickly and have more time to eat:
- Teach your child their student ID number to receive meals at school.
- Sign up for and add money to MySchoolBucks to purchase meals at school.
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Apply for free and reduced-price meals. Students who were approved for free and reduced-price meals last year are eligible for the first 30 days of school this year (or until a new application is processed). Families should submit a new application as soon as possible, so eligible students continue to receive meals at no cost.
If your child has any food allergies, learn how to submit accommodations for dietary restrictions and allergens.
Access menus for breakfast, lunch, and other school meals, as well as allergen and nutrition information.
Apply Today for Free or Reduced-price Meals
Families who qualify for free or reduced-price school meals can receive breakfast and lunch for their students at no cost or at a reduced cost. Families must complete the Free and Reduced-Price Meals (FRM) application before the start of each school year. Approved applications may also qualify students for additional benefits.
The application for FRM is now available for the 2026-27 school year. Students who were approved for FRM last year are eligible for the first 30 days of school this year (or until a new application is processed). Families should reapply as soon as possible so eligible students continue to receive meals at no cost.
Access the application and view criteria and up-to-date information on the FRM webpage. Families should reach out to their schools with questions or for assistance.
Schoology
Catch Up on Your Child’s Classwork in Schoology
Teachers use Schoology to post their classroom materials online; to provide a secure forum for students to discuss their ideas and collaborate on projects; and to assign and collect homework electronically. It helps students stay organized, and it keeps the class connected.
A Schoology Parent Account gives you access to:
- Your child’s classes.
- Your child’s upcoming assignments.
- School, class, and group announcements.
To access Schoology, parents will need to have an active SIS/ParentVUE account. Get more information on how to login and use Schoology.
SEL Screener
The Spring Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener will be administered to students in grades 3 through 12 in October. Students use the SEL Screener twice a year to share their perspectives on how well their school and community help them develop skills they need to succeed. The screener works by asking questions or presenting statements that students can think about and respond to. This gives students a way to share how well their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported.
After each screening, results are available in the Documents tab of SIS ParentVUE and mailed to families without a ParentVUE account. For more information, including SEL Screener questions and opt-out information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage.
FCPS Mobile App
Download the FCPS App Today!
The FCPS mobile app offers a customized platform to help keep you connected and informed, directly from your smartphone. Download the FCPS mobile app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
With the app, you can:
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View school calendars. See events, activities, holidays, and early dismissals.
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Check school menus. See what’s for lunch and breakfast each school day.
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Tap to contact. Quickly call attendance lines or email school staff.
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Stay up to date. Get the latest news from FCPS.
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Access key links. Jump to ParentVUE, Schoology, and the FCPS website in one tap.
No need to log in, just download and go! Learn more about the FCPS mobile app.
New ParentVUE Mobile App
A new ParentVUE mobile app just became available in the Apple and Google app stores. This new app provides parents and caregivers with a more secure sign-in. The current “classic” app will remain active for about six months. Families must download the new app by December 2026 to ensure they have continued mobile access to their child’s school data.
In the new app, families can enroll in multi-factor authentication (MFA) for FCPS Single Sign-On. While enrollment is optional, we strongly recommend that everyone enable this security feature.
Learn more about installing the new ParentVUE app. Parents needing assistance should submit a Parent Support Request.
Be Informed, Stay Involved!
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