Crossfield News 9/1/26

Upcoming Dates: 

September 4th- Holiday

September 7th- Holiday (Labor Day)

September 15th- Back to School Night Kindergarten - 1st grade 5:45 pm

September 15th- Back to School Night 2nd grade 6:40 pm

September 16th- Chick-fil-A Spirit Night 4-8 pm

September 21st- Holiday (Yom Kippur)

September 22nd- Back to School Night 3rd - 4th grade 5:45 pm

September 22nd- Back to School Night 5th - 6th grade 6:40 pm 

September 28th-AAP Continuum of Services Parents/Guardians K-6 (cafe)

November 5th- Full-Time AAP Identification Parents/Guardians 2-6 (Zoom)

Advanced Academic Program

Families are invited to attend two AAP information meetings, led by Melissa Graham, our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART):

• AAP Continuum of Services Parents/Guardians K-6: Monday, September 28 at 6:30 PM in Crossfield’s Cafeteria. Families of students in grades K-6 will learn about the continuum of advanced academic services available to FCPS students.
• Full-Time AAP Identification Parents/Guardians 2-6: Thursday, November 5 at 6:30 PM via Zoom.  Zoom link will be provided closer to November 5.  Families of students in grades 2-6 will learn about the referral and identification processes for Full-Time AAP services.

For more information, please contact Melissa Graham, AART, at MDGraham@fcps.edu or visit theFCPS Advanced Academic Programs websitee.

Kiss & Ride Reminders

To ensure a safe, smooth, and efficient Kiss & Ride arrival and dismissal for our Crossfield students, we utilize a structured drop-off/pickup procedure. The Kiss & Ride loop is for adults who plan to remain in their vehicle. (Adults who need to exit the car to assist a student may park in the large parking lot after passing the school.)

Kiss & Ride Entrance: Take your first LEFT upon entering the Crossfield property. 

Please remain in your car at all times. Staff members and patrols will help once your student has exited the car upon arrival/drop off.

Kindergarten students will be walked to and from the school.

Do NOT pull out of the line early or pass other vehicles. This is for the safety of our students and staff.

Help your child learn how to open and close the car door independently. Student patrols may not open or close car doors. 

Students should enter and exit the vehicle on the passenger side (curb side) only.

-Please have your child's car seat/booster ready. Staff members may not buckle your child into a car seat. If your child needs assistance buckling, please pull around the loop, park in a parking space, and buckle your child properly.

Exit: Please pull forward when the Kiss & Ride staff members signal it is safe to do so.

Thank you for helping keep our Kiss & Ride loop safe during drop-off and pick-up!

Remember to Complete Permission Forms for School Resources

 Managing Your Child's Digital Consent

• Go to the Parent Digital Consent System.
• Log in with the same username and password you use for SIS ParentVUE.SIS ParentVUE. (If you do not have a SIS ParentVUE account, please contact Kristy Kim at kskim1@fcps.edu for an activation key.)

Once you are logged in, you will see an overview of your child's consent forms. To review or update a form, simply click on it. Most elementary students will have the following forms:

-Digital Resource Consent 2026-2027: Select any/all digital resources your child may access this year. Then scroll to the bottom and press Save Selections.

-FCPS-Issued Student Device Take-Home Opt-Out (Grades 1-6): Crossfield students occasionally take digital devices home to complete assignments. Toggle this button “green” if you DO NOT want your child to bring their device home.

-Parent Retest Permission form for State Assessments (Grades 3-8): If your child does not pass an SOL test and you would like them to retake it, select which retests you will allow. Or, simply click “toggle all selections below” to approve retests for all SOL tests this year.

-Additional Optional Forms: (These forms are for resources/activities that do not require a parent/guardian’s consent. However, you may opt your child out of any/all of them.

Policy for All Grade Levels as of July 1, 2026

Cellphones, phone accessories, and all smart devices must be off and personally stored (i.e., backpacks) for the duration of the school day: bell to bell. Smart devices include watches that serve a dual purpose, such as smart watches, as well as earbuds, headsets, smart glasses, and other items connected to the internet. This policy does not apply to school-issued devices. For more information please review the FCPS Cellphone Policy: https://www.fcps.edu/cellphone-policy Questions? Please ask.

Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night | Wed, Sept. 16.

Busy sports and activities night? Need a break from planning dinner? Come feed the family at Chick-Fil-A Village Commons (12160 Sunset Hills Rd) on Wednesday, Sept. 16 from 4-8pm! Crossfield receives 25% of your purchase! Be sure to use code SPIRIT for all in-app orders!

Name Bubbles Fundraiser!

Label it before you lose it! 🏷️

Start the school year off right with Name Bubbles labels and stamps for everything from water bottles and lunch boxes to sweatshirts and school supplies.

Shop Name Bubbles and support our school here! Back to School going on NOW! A portion of every purchase through our link benefits the Crossfield PTO! Share the link with friends and families!

Only 2 weeks left for B2S Spirit Wear Sale!

Crossfield families, make sure to purchase your spirit wear today! Our order deadline is in two weeks, so take advantage of our best pricing of the year! Help support the school and purchase today. Click here to shop now!

PTO FALL BEFORE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS—REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

Click Here To Register For Before-School Fall Programs

• Crafty Kids STEAM-based Art 
• Silver Knights Chess Academy 
• Sticky Fingers Cooking 
• Wize Computing 3D Design, Modeling & Printing 

Oakton High School-Future Cougar Night

As part of our annual recruiting efforts, we invite 6th-8th graders to join our marching band for an evening to experience life as a Marching Cougar. The event will take place on October 9th at the game at South Lakes High School.

Link to signup page.

KIDS RUN THE NATION—REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

• Tuesdays & Fridays
• 7:45–9:00am
• Crossfield playground/basketball court area
• First Practice: Tuesday, September 29
• 5K Race Event: Saturday, December 12 
• Practice Dates:
• Sept/Oct: 9/29, 10/2, 10/6, 10/9, 10/13, 10/16, 10/20, 10/23, 10/27
• Nov: 11/6, 11/13, 11/17, 11/20
• Dec: 12/1, 12/4, 12/8, 12/11

Help us make our school’s biggest fundraiser a success!

We’re seeking organizations within our community to sponsor Crossfield's upcoming Fun Run, our largest fundraiser for the year.

 Do you own a business, work for a company with a giving program, or know someone who may be interested in getting involved? It's a chance to support our students and staff, and gain visibility within our community as well!

 We’d love an introduction! You make the intro—we’ll take care of the rest. Please reach out or send their info to vp.fundraising@crossfieldpto.org. Check out our sponsor outreach letter here!

 Thank you for helping us spread the word!

Join Band! Join Strings!

The deadline is Wednesday, September 2^nd.

4^th, 5^th, and 6^th graders are eligible for Strings. 5^th and 6^th graders are eligible for Band.

Registration for Strings

Strings Questions:tlstanley@fcps.edutlstanley@fcps.edu

Registration for Band

Band Questions: cjsingleton@fcps.edu

3-Hour Early Release Wednesdays

• October 21

• December 2

• February 10

• May 5

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