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Important Dates
Tuesday 10/20: Fall Picture Day
Tuesday 10/20: G3-6 SEL Screener
Wednesday 10/21: 3-hour Early Release Day - Students dismiss at 12:25
Thursday 10/22: Title I Annual Meeting at 6:00 pm (see information below)
Friday 10/23: Book Character Day (more details below)
Tuesday 10/27: Family Science Night, 6:00-7:30 pm, gym
Friday 10/30: End of Quarter - 2-hour early release-Students dismiss at 1:25
Monday 11/2: Student Holiday - School Planning Day for Teachers
Tuesday 11/3: Student Holiday - Teacher Workday
Thursday 11/5: Family Academy- Topic: Bullying, 6:00-7:00 pm, library
Wednesday 11/18 - Friday 11/20: G6 Youth Screener Survey
Wednesday 11/25 - Friday 11/27: -Thanksgiving break - No school
A Message from the Principal
Dear Centre Ridge Community,
Thank you for your continued support and partnership as we work together to make this a wonderful school year for our students.
The CRES PTA is pleased to announce that Kimberly Peyton has gladly assumed the duties of Parent Teacher Association (PTA) President. We are immensely grateful for her dedication to our school family.
We are currently seeking a volunteer to step into the role of PTA Vice President. Elections for this position will take place at our November 19th meeting. If you are interested in joining our team and making a difference for our school community, please consider stepping forward.
Please join us for our next PTA Meeting on Thursday, October 22nd at 7:00 PM in the library. Free childcare will be available during the meeting.
It is not too late to join the Centre Ridge PTA. You can join and support our school at https://centreridge.givebacks.com/shop
Thank you once again for everything you do to support our students, staff, and school.
Sincerely,
Erika Aspuria
Principal
Calling all parents and caregivers
Please join us for our Title I Annual Meeting at Centre Ridge Elementary School.
Date: October 22, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm
Childcare and light refreshments will be provided by Title I.
Spanish Translators will be available for both meeting options
PTA meeting to follow at 7:00 pm
This is an opportunity to learn about Centre Ridge as a Title I School, our school data, and our School Improvement and Innovation Plan. During this time, we will also ask our families to provide any feedback around our family engagement plan. An online option will be available as well. An online link will be sent via talking points closer to the meeting date. We hope to see you there!
Bring your best smile...
Fall Picture Day is Tuesday 10/20/26
You may prepay for photos through the Barksdale website by entering the access code G6ZR26SVRM. The access code expires 24 hours after picture day. Or you may send in the order form with exact change on picture day.
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✨DO YOU KNOW AN AMAZING EMPLOYEE? ✨
We are now accepting nominations to recognize our outstanding employees at Centre Ridge for the 2026 - 2027 school year! If you have worked with an outstanding employee at Centre Ridge, FCPS wants your help recognizing them. Ram colleagues and families are invited to nominate:
🏆 NOMINATIONS FOR...
- Outstanding Teacher
- Outstanding New Teacher
- Outstanding Principal or New Principal
- Outstanding Professional Staff Leader
- Outstanding Educational Services Employee
- Outstanding Operational Services Employee
🗓️DEADLINE: The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, October 30, 2026
📝SUBMISSIONS: Submissions can be made by completing the form linked here: Nomination Form
🐯Thank you for supporting our outstanding RAMs Staff!
Mismatch Monday 10/19: Mix up your socks, shirts, colors or patterns!
Fall Color Day Tuesday 10/20: Red, Orange, Yellow, or Brown! Wear an outfit with fall colors!
Wacky Hair Day Wednesday 10/21: Let your hair get a little wild and wacky!
Comfy Day Thursday 10/22: Wear your favorite comfy clothes- pajamas included!
Book Character Day Friday 10/23: Wear a costume of your favorite book character!
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Book Character Day!
Friday October 23, 2026
Students and staff are invited to celebrate a love of reading by dressing up as a favorite character from a beloved book. This special day is all about bringing stories to life, sharing the joy of books, and showing how much we value reading in our school community. We can’t wait to see everyone’s creative costumes and the stories that inspire them!
Students are encouraged to dress up as their favorite character from a book, not a movie or cartoon. Please make sure that your child’s costume is appropriate for school: no weapons, no masks, and no scary costumes. Creativity is encouraged! We look forward to seeing what book your students love the most!
Family Science Night is Coming to our School Tuesday October 27th
The Children’s Science Center Lab is bringing their Family Science Night Program to Centre Ridge.
Family Science Night offers a variety of engaging, hands-on science activities such as Stacking Currency: Building Financial Literacy, Superhero Species: Creating with Probability, Forensic Fun: Mystery Solved, among several others. These experiments are specially designed to help encourage students to take interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects, as well as to encourage students to develop curiosity in everyday life situations.
Young children are natural scientists, rationally making observations, testing hypotheses, analyzing data and reaching conclusions.
Join us on October 27th 6:00-7:30pm to help keep our students engaged and excited about STEM subjects. We hope to see you there!
Bring the whole family for an evening of fun, discovery and science learning!
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FCPS News
Calendar Reminder: Elementary Early Release Wednesday
Elementary schools in the following pyramids will release three hours early on Wednesday, October 21:
- Centreville, Chantilly, Fairfax, Hayfield, Justice, Lewis, Mount Vernon, Oakton, Robinson, Skyview, South County, Westfield, and West Potomac.
Find out more about limited early release Wednesdays. See the complete school year calendar
Letter from the Health Department on Respiratory Illness
This is the time of year when our community sees an increase in the number of respiratory illnesses, including coughs, colds, sore throats, COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and influenza (flu). Read this letter from the Fairfax County Health Department on how to prevent the spread of respiratory illness and fact sheets on COVID and influenza.
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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Tuesday, December 1, at 6:30 p.m., at Powell Elementary School (note date change)
Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
Virginia Quality Birth to Five Guidelines
FCPS Is Participating in Virginia Quality Birth to Five (VQB5)
Virginia Quality Birth to Five is Virginia’s system for measuring and supporting quality in early childhood programs so children enter kindergarten ready to learn. VQB5 builds on health and safety standards by measuring the quality of teacher-child interactions and the use of the curriculum. Visit the Virginia Quality Birth to Five website for more information.
Literacy and Lexia Webinars
Help Your Child Become a Stronger Reader: Upcoming Family Learning Opportunities
Want to better understand how your child learns to read and how you can support them at home? FCPS is offering several free virtual sessions to help families learn about reading instruction, literacy resources, and strategies to build strong reading skills. Explore the opportunities below and register for the sessions that interest you.Lexia Family Information Sessions
Want to learn more about Lexia® Core5 and Lexia® PowerUp? These virtual sessions share how FCPS is using both programs in classrooms across the division this school year to support students’ literacy growth and give families a chance to ask questions.
Every one-hour session covers the same content. Choose the option that works best for your family:
- Wednesday, October 21, at 5 and 6 p.m.
- Wednesday, November 4, at 6:30 p.m.
Join a Lexia Family Information Night Session.Literacy Webinar SeriesJoin us for a series of family-friendly webinars designed to help you understand reading assessments, reading plans, and ways to support your child at home. Learn what assessment results mean, how reading plans guide instruction, and practical strategies to strengthen decoding, language, comprehension, and literacy skills, including support for multilingual learners.
- October 20, 2026: Understanding Reading Assessments and Your Child
- December 15, 2026: What Is a Reading Plan?
- February 19, 2027: How Do I Support My Child With a Reading Plan at Home?
- May 14, 2027: Continuing Reading Success Through the Summer
Register for the Literacy Webinar Series.
Introduction to Dyslexia Webinar – What Is It and What Does It Mean for My Student?Participants will look at the definition of dyslexia and its impact on students, including the different types of dyslexia and what support students with dyslexia require. Participants will also leave with activities and tips to support their students at home.Join us on Friday, October 23, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Register for the Introduction to Dyslexia webinar.
Share Your Thoughts on Schools and Buildings in the Renovation Queue Survey
The Office of the Chief of Facilities Services and Capital Programs is seeking input from community members, families, and employees about school facility needs and how FCPS prioritizes facility improvements.
Whether you work in an FCPS school, have a child enrolled, or live near an FCPS school, please share your perspective. The survey asks about building conditions, how facilities affect teaching and learning, renovation priorities, and what information would help you better understand this process.
Look for the survey in your email on Friday, October 16. The survey takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. Participation is voluntary, and all responses will be kept confidential. The survey will remain open until Saturday, October 31.
Did You Know? Bond Referendums Fund Facility Renovations
FCPS does not pay for facility renovations out of its general operating budget. Instead, Fairfax County voters decide on how much money FCPS can spend on capital improvement projects through bond referendums. Bonds are issued by the county to the school division and allow FCPS to renovate buildings without increasing taxes.
Learn more about bond referendums and how they support our schools on the Bond Referendum webpage.
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