Table of Contents
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Friday, September 11 - Sunday, September 13: Rosh Hashanah
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Tuesday, September 15: Hispanic Heritage Month begins
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Thursday, September 17: Back to School Night 5:30 - 7:30 pm
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Monday, September 21: Yom Kippur (Holiday, No School)
View the FCPS 26-27 School Year Calendar here.
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Principal's Message
Dear Crestwood Families,
Thank you for another wonderful week of learning and growing together! Seeing our Owls fill our hallways with enthusiasm and curiosity reminds us why our community is so special as we keep climbing to new heights together.
🍿 Back to School Night & Title I Annual Meeting
Join us on Thursday, September 17 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM for Back to School Night! Before heading to classrooms, we can't wait to see you in the cafeteria to:
- Enjoy free lemonade and popcorn from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM.
- Learn about our exciting PTA plans for the upcoming school year.
- Take advantage of free daycare provided for school-age children during the event.
Please take a moment to review the CWES Back to School Night Slides for important details and presentation information!
📽️ Message from School Board Representative
Please take a moment to watch an important update from Marcia St. John-Cunning, our School Board representative for Franconia District Schools. You can view the English video here: YouTube Link.
📋 Student Rights & Responsibilities (SR&R)
Please remember to review and sign the SR&R document by September 30. Check out the detailed instructions provided further below in this newsletter to complete this step for your child.
🛍️ PTA Spirit Store
It is time to gear up and show off your ultimate Crestwood pride! 🎉 Our online PTA Spirit Store is officially open with awesome new school gear, so don't miss out—grab your favorite styles today and let’s show everyone the power of our Owl spirit: PTA Spirit Store Link!
Thank you for your continuous support, heart, and dedication to our school family!
Warmly,
Ms. Casablanca
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Crestwood ES Back to School Night & Title I Annual Meeting
Join us on September 17 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM in the school cafeteria and classrooms! All parents, families, and guardians are warmly invited to come learn about Title I Schools and grade-level curriculum. Enjoy some popcorn and lemonade while connecting with our school community!
Advanced Academic Programs
Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to challenging all students through talent development and differentiated instruction. A continuum of Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) services is available to students in Grades K to 12 and is designed to match services to each student’s unique academic needs.
Identification for Subject-Specific and Part-Time AAP services occurs throughout the school year. Full-Time AAP services have two identification cycles:
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Fall identification: Students in grades 3 to 7 who have enrolled in FCPS since January may be referred by October 15.
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Spring identification: Any FCPS student in Grades 2 to 7 may be referred by December 15.
FCPS uses ability testing as one consideration in the holistic identification process for AAP services:
- All students in Grade 2 take the Naglieri General Ability Test (NGAT).
- Students in Grades 3 to 6 who do not have a multi-domain ability test score take the NGAT.
- Students in Grades 3 to 6 may retake an ability test one time. Families may request the ability test retake by contacting Victoria Anderson, school testing coordinator, at vhanderson@fcps.edu by September 30.
Families are invited to attend the AAP information meeting led by Demi Johnson -Whitley, our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART):
AAP information meeting Thursday October 22, 5:30p.m.-7:00p.m. in the library. Families will learn about the continuum of advanced academic services available to FCPS students and about the referral and identification processes for Full-Time AAP services.
For more information, please contact Demi- Johnson-Whitley AART, at dcjohnsonwhi@fcps.edu or visit the FCPS Advanced Academic Programs webpage
SR&R
Review and Sign the SR&R by September 30
The FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) booklet explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. This year’s SR&R includes new Universal Grade Matrices, which are at-a-glance charts that make it easier for families to see behavior expectations and school responses for grades K-3, 4-8, and 9-12.
Families, please review the SR&R and discuss these expectations with your child. Be sure to sign the SR&R acknowledgement form by Wednesday, September 30, either by logging into SIS ParentVUE or signing and returning the Signature Sheet to your child’s school.
Learn more by watching a short video about the SR&R (available in English and Spanish) or visiting the SR&R webpage.
Cellphones and Personal Devices
Students may only use a 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. Learn more about the student device requirement.
Get to Know Our School Health Staff
Our school nurse at Crestwood ES is Jasmeen Murcia-Aguilar BSN, RN. Contact them by email at jmurciaaguil@fcps.edu or jasmeen.murcia-aguilar@fairfaxcounty.gov or by phone Crestwood Clinic (703) 923-5410 for health plans, medication drop-offs, or questions about chronic conditions. Visit our school health webpage for forms, illness policies, and tips to keep your student healthy!
Superintendent Community Conversations
Save the Date: Community Conversations with Superintendent Reid
Your voice matters, and Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid wants to hear from you! At FCPS, parents are partners, working with us to set our students up for long-term success at school and in life.
A series of Community Conversations will be held across the school division. You are invited to share your thoughts with Dr. Reid and ask her questions. Events are planned for the following dates at 6:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted):
Registration links will be shared soon. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided. Events are one-hour long and open to all. Find out about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.
Reporting Discrimination or Harassment
Reporting Discrimination or Harassment
FCPS is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for people of all races, national origins, and ethnicities. Individuals experiencing harassment or discrimination should report the incident as soon as possible.
Strategic Plan
Schools Build Belonging so Students Can Thrive
What does belonging look like in our school? At Crestwood, we are creating inclusive, supportive environments where every student feels known, valued, and connected — the second goal of the Strategic Plan. From mentoring to cross-grade collaboration, when students feel safe and supported, they can truly thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. See how Goal 2 is being put into practice at FCPS.
Attendance
Importance of Strong Attendance Habits
September is Attendance Awareness Month. Some of the ways parents can help their children create healthy routines and a habit of getting to school on time every day include:
- Setting a regular bedtime and morning routine. (Need help? Download this checklist in English or Spanish.)
- Laying out clothes and packing backpacks the night before.
- Talking to teachers, school counselors, or other parents for advice on how to make your child feel comfortable and excited about learning, if they seem anxious about going to school.
- Developing back-up plans for getting to school if something comes up. Call on a family member, a neighbor, or another parent.
- Avoiding medical appointments or extended trips when school is in session.
If you or your family need any kind of support, please reach out to our front office. We are here for you! Visit FCPS’ Attendance webpage for tips and strategies.
Flu Vaccine
The Importance of the Flu Vaccine
As we look ahead to the upcoming school year, the health and well-being of our students continues to be one of our priorities. Staying up to date with your child's flu vaccination helps:
- Reduce School Absences: Keeping students healthy means more time spent learning and engaging with peers.
- Protect the Community: Vaccination helps shield vulnerable family members and neighbors from seasonal illness.
- Support Overall Wellness: Routine flu shots are a key component of a proactive student health plan.
Upcoming Flu Shot Events
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will provide flu shots for all FCPS students, ages 18 and under, at no out-of-pocket cost. Multiple events will be taking place at designated FCPS locations. Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year. Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary.
District News/In Case You Missed It (ICYMI)
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Review and Sign the SR&R
- Your Child Belongs at School
- What’s for Lunch? Check the FCPS App
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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