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 Students learning about butterflies and releasing them into their natural habitat!
 It was great seeing all of our Cubbies at the Westfield Homecoming Parade! Region 5 Leadership and Principals across our Westfield HS pyramid enjoyed seeing our school communities come together to support our WHS bulldogs!
Upcoming Dates
October 12: No School for Students - School Planning Day
October 13: Pajama Day
October 14: Principals' Walking Club: 8:05am
October 14: Cub Run-a-thon Kick-off
October 21: Early Release Wednesday - Dismissal at 12:25pm
October 22: Parent Coffee- AAP Full-time Identification- 9:15am; Cafeteria
October 27: Fall Picture Day
October 30: Cub Run-a-thon (during school)
October 30: End of the First Quarter; 2-hour early release-Dismissal at 1:25pm
View the 2026-27 school year calendar for additional important dates.
Cubbie News
Calendar Reminder: Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Monday, October 12, is a student holiday and staff development day for Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
Calendar Change: Eid al-Fitr
FCPS will mark the beginning of Eid al-Fitr with an evening-only observance day on Monday, March 8. There will be school on this day, but major school-sponsored events and activities (such as auditions or tryouts) will not take place.
Tuesday, March 9, will be a holiday for students and staff.
Wednesday, March 10, will be an observance day. There will be school on this day, but certain activities that cannot be made up (major tests, field trips, or mandatory events) will not take place on this day.
A new school year calendar has been published, which includes this change. Please note: holidays and observances on the calendar may shift due to anticipated lunar sightings.
Pajama Day - Tuesday, October 13
Our Cubbies earned another C.A.R.E.S. school wide goal earning another 3,000 tickets for a pajama day. We look forward to celebrating this accomplishment on Tuesday, October 13 with students wearing school/weather appropriate pajamas.
Since the first week of school, our students have earned 11,841 tickets - way to go Cubbies! Our next school wide goal is to have our principals and staff participate in an inflatable race during Cub Run-A-Thon!
Principals' Walking Club - October 14
Our Principals’ Walking Club has moved to Wellness Wednesdays! Our next Walking Club will be on Wednesday, October 14 from 8:05-8:30 am! Students are invited to join Mrs. Miller and Cub Run staff on the back fields or in the gym (depending on weather) for a morning walk to start the day off strong!
Early Release Wednesday - October 21
Cub Run’s first early release Wednesday is on October 21. To confirm or change how your child is being dismissed on October 21, 2026, please utilize this GOOGLE FORM by Friday, October 16.
Attendance Reminder
Cub Run families, we know life happens and sometimes your student needs to miss school. Please be sure to notify the main office when your student is absent. Only sending a message to your student’s teacher can lead to inaccurate attendance recording. Reporting attendance is easy as you can call the 24/7 attendance line at 703-633-7575, email cubrunelem.attendance@fcps.edu, or submit directly through ParentVUE. Please leave a specific message about why your student is not attending. Be sure to include symptoms if they are ill, especially if they have fever, nausea, vomiting, sore throat, and/or cough. Save, Share, and Remember!
Parent Coffee - Advanced Academic Program
Families are invited to attend another AAP information meeting, led by Naomi Egerton Baker our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART):
Full-Time AAP Identification: 10/22/26 at 9:15 PM in our cafeteria. Families will learn about the referral and identification processes for Full-Time AAP services.
For more information, please contact Naomi Egerton Baker, AART, at nhegertonbak@fcps.edu or visit the FCPS Advanced Academic Programs website.
Fall Picture Day - October 27
Our fall picture day is coming up on October 27! You can now pre-order pictures following the below steps:
- Go to strawbridge.net/ Ir a strawbridge.net
- Click “Order Pictures & Yearbooks” / Haga clic en "Solicitar Fotografías y Anuarios"
- Enter the code below and click “Find” to order / Introduzca el código a continuación y haga clic en "Buscar" para realizar el pedido
CODE: PX525717
PTA News
Coming Soon! Cub Run-a-thon- The Big 4-0...
Go Cubbie, It’s Your Birthday!
Get ready to rock, because the one and only PTA fundraiser of the year is right around the corner! Online registration and all the gnarly details drop on October 14. The main event goes down on October 30, and it’s gonna be totally tubular!
Join our PTA
Supporting Cub Run enables us to give back to our #Cubbies.
No time commitment, no volunteer hours! Just your financial support.
Our next raffle will take place Monday, October 12th! All registered PTA family members will have the chance to win a “Family Fall Fun Night” gift basket!
CALLING ALL 6TH GRADE FAMILIES! Join the PTA by Monday, October 19th, and your 6th grader will have the chance to emcee Field Day with Mr. D! (Create a music playlist, announce events and winners, get a special T-shirt, etc)!
Membership Levels: $40-Gold Family Membership | $25 Silver Family Membership $10 - Teacher/Staff only Membership
Join Today: https://cubrun.givebacks.com/shop
Yearbook Cover Contest
Get creative, artists! This year marks our school’s 40th Birthday, and we need a cover design that celebrates four decades of memories.
Submit your original artwork for a chance to have your design featured on the front of this year's yearbook.
Requirements:
- Must be on an 8 1/2 x 11 piece of white paper.
- Create a vertical piece of art – horizontal pieces cannot be used on the cover.
- You may use crayons, colored pencils or markers.
- If you use crayon or colored pencil, press hard! You want your colors to be dark and vibrant. Lightly colored artwork will not print well.
- Include the school’s name, Cub Run Elementary, and the school year, 2026 - 2027.
- Artwork must be original and it must reflect a vision of the theme: 40th Birthday!
Submit your artwork:
- Give your original artwork to your teacher before the contest deadline, October 30.
- Use a pencil to write your name, grade and teacher’s name on the back of the artwork.
Winners will be announced in November.
The first-place winner’s artwork will be featured on the front cover of the yearbook!
QUESTIONS? Contact Corinne Stanley at yearbook@cubrunpta.org
FCPS News
Superintendent Community Conversations
Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for a Community Conversation. Students, families, staff, and community members are invited to ask questions, share concerns, and discuss what matters most to them. Everyone is welcome! Click on the date to register for any of the following events:
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Monday, October 19, at 6:30 p.m., at Spring Hill Elementary School
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Monday, October 26, at 6:30 p.m., at Beech Tree Elementary School
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Thursday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m., at North Springfield Elementary School
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Friday, November 13, at 6:30 p.m., at Powell Elementary School
Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
Literacy Webinar Series
Fairfax County Public Schools is presenting a literacy webinar series to help families understand reading assessments, reading plans, and how to support their child at home. The series and topics:
- October 20, 10 a.m.- Understanding Reading Assessments and Your Child
- December 15, 10 a.m.- What is a Reading Plan?
- February 19, 10 a.m.- How Do I Support My Child With a Reading Plan at Home?
- May 14, 10 a.m.- Continuing Reading Success Through the Summer.
FCPS Seeks Community Input on Middle School AAP Centers
FCPS is exploring a plan to offer Full-Time Advanced Academic Program (AAP) services at every middle school. Under the proposal, students who qualify could attend their neighborhood middle school and take advanced classes with other AAP students. The School Board has approved community engagement at Franklin, Hayfield, Holmes, Key, and Whitman middle schools, where programs could open for the 2027-28 school year. The proposal is still under consideration, and the School Board is expected to make a decision in December.
Each community meeting offers in-person and virtual participation. Upcoming meetings are scheduled for:
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Holmes Middle: Thursday, October 15, at 6 p.m.
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Whitman Middle: Thursday, October 22, at 6 p.m.
Current middle school students will remain at their assigned AAP centers through middle school. Learn more and find meeting sign-up forms on the Middle School AAP Centers page.
Safe Routes to School Parent and Caregiver Survey
As part of the Fairfax County School Board’s Annual School-Based Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Assessment, the FCPS Office of Safety and Security and Safe Routes to School program are inviting parents and caregivers to share their experiences traveling to and from school.
The Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Survey asks about walking and biking routes, traffic near schools, kiss and ride experiences, accessibility, and other safety concerns.
Your feedback will help FCPS identify common issues. Your responses will be kept confidential and shared with school administrators and the Office of Safety and Security. The five-minute survey is open through Thursday, October 15.
Be sure to identify the school related to your feedback and include specific locations where you have observed a safety issue. If you have students at different schools in FCPS, please complete a different survey for each school.
If you have any questions about the survey, please contact SafeRoutestoSchool@fcps.edu.
Growing Together: Talking About Social-Emotional Learning at Home
Social-emotional learning (SEL) helps children develop confidence, resilience, self-awareness, and other important skills that support their success in school and throughout life. Join a workshop for parents and caregivers to:
- Understand your child’s Fairfax County SEL Screener results.
- Use the results as a starting point for meaningful conversations at home.
- Support your child’s social and emotional development.
- Build confidence, resilience, and lifelong skills together.
Learn practical ways to talk with your child about their social and emotional well-being and support their continued growth at home. Events will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 8, at Skyview High School and Wednesday, October 21, at Kingstowne Regional Library. View additional dates on the FCPS Family Academy webpage.
Childcare will be available. Interpretation services are available upon request. For more information, contact the Family and School Partnerships office at 703-204-4300 or FamilyEngagement@fcps.edu.
Reminders
Pictures Needed for Veterans Day
Calling all Cub Run connected Veterans! We would love to honor you on our Veterans’ week “Wall of Honor” this year. If you have previously submitted a photo, you do not need to resubmit- we save them! If you are new or would like to honor a Veteran in your family, please send the photo to me, Tracy Cousino, at the following email: tacousino@fcps.edu. Thank you and we hope you will join us at our Veterans Day assembly in November. Stay tuned for more information!
Fall Full-Time AAP Referral Window for Students New to FCPS Closes on October 15
The Advanced Academic Program (AAP) fall referral window is only for students in Grades 3 to 8 who are new to FCPS since January 1, 2026. Parents and guardians who would like their student to be considered for Full-Time AAP services must submit the Full-Time AAP Referral Form to Naomi Egerton Baker, AART, at nhegertonbak@fcps.edu by Thursday, October 15. Late referrals will not be accepted.
For students who are not new to FCPS, the spring Full-Time AAP identification window is open to students in Grades 2 to 7. Families interested in referring their student for consideration during the spring window must submit a referral by Tuesday, December 15.
Once a referral is received, our school will compile information related to the student. Then, a committee of trained professionals from across the county will review materials to determine eligibility for Full-Time AAP services.
Other Advanced Academic Services
At the elementary level, all students are screened each spring for Subject-Specific and Part-Time AAP services. Families may also refer their student for consideration for Subject-Specific or Part-Time AAP at any time during the school year. Eligibility decisions are made at the school level, and families are notified of the decision within 30 school days of the referral. The Full-Time AAP referral deadlines do not apply.
At the middle school level, honors courses are open to all students.
For more information, please contact Naomi Egerton Baker, AART, at nhegertonbak@fcps.edu or visit the Advanced Academic Programs webpage.
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