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 It's been a busy week at Cub Run with our Cub Run A-Thon kick off and Principals' Walking Club!
Teachers and staff enjoying their fancy sodas provided by the PTA. Thank you Sunny Sodas!
Congratulations to Mrs. Jann Canestra for being recognized as the Region 5 FCPS CARES recipient of the month. We are so thankful for all that you do for our students, staff and families!
Upcoming Dates
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: Storybook Character Day
October 30: Cub Run-a-thon (during school)
October 30: End of the First Quarter; 2-hour early release-Dismissal at 1:25pm
November 2: No School for Students - School Planning Day
November 3: No School for Students - Teacher Workday
November 11: Veterans Day Assemblies
November 16-20: Fall Book Fair
November 19: Thanksgiving Luncheon
View the 2026-27 school year calendar for additional important dates.
 Happy Principal Appreciation Month, Mrs. Miller!
Thank you for your dedication, leadership, and the warm, supportive environment you create for students, staff and families every single day. We are so grateful for everything you do to make our school community a wonderful place to learn and grow.
Safety Reminder - ID Required
The safety and security of our students and staff is always our top priority. To ensure a safe environment for everyone, we want to remind all parents, guardians, and visitors of our front office check-in policy.
Please remember to bring a valid government-issued photo ID every time you come to Cub Run.
A photo ID is required for:
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Student Pick-Up: Standard dismissal, early check-outs, or emergency pick-ups.
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School Visits: Parent-teacher conferences, classroom visits, or school events during instructional hours.
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Volunteering: Classroom help, event coordination, or chaperoning field trips.
When you arrive, our office team will verify your physical ID before issuing a visitor badge or releasing a student. Even if our staff recognizes you, this standard procedure ensures consistent safety for all children.
Thank you for your partnership, patience, and commitment to keeping our school community safe.
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 Bake 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
Storybook Character Day - October 30
Mark your calendars! Storybook Character Day is coming on Friday, October 30, and we invite all students and staff to join the fun by dressing up as their favorite book character!
This is the perfect chance to read together at home and brainstorm a simple, homemade costume. Pull out those hats, props, and old clothes—no need to buy anything new!
For the safety and comfort of everyone, please ensure outfits are not scary. Masks, weapons, and dangerous-looking items are strictly prohibited.
Talk with your child about their character choice; sharing their story will be the best part of the day! We look forward to seeing our school filled with characters from countless stories!
National Bullying Prevention Month
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. To help develop a common understanding of Bullying, below is the FCPS definition.
Bullying in Students Rights and Responsibilities is defined as: “Any aggressive and unwanted behavior that is intended to harm, intimidate, or humiliate the victim; involves a real or perceived power imbalance between the aggressor or aggressors and victim; and is repeated over time or causes severe emotional trauma. “Bullying” includes cyberbullying. “Bullying” does not include ordinary teasing, horseplay, argument, or peer conflict.”
For more information on how FCPS handles a bullying situation please visit the FCPS Bullying Prevention and Intervention webpage. Our goal is to ensure all students feel safe and welcome at school. If you have questions and/or concerns about something that is going on at school, please contact the front office so that they can support you and most importantly your student.
Theatre 4 Kids Foundation
We're excited to offer you new, free theatrical experiences this season! Here are the shows we are offering this October. Get your tickets by filling out the forms under each show!
At the Alden Theatre-McLean Community Center:
Borishevich Duo - Oct 25 @ 2 pm - 20 Tickets Available
Real-life couple pianist Margarita Loukachkina and violinist Nikita Borisevich and their piano prodigy son return to the Alden stage for an afternoon of breathtaking chamber music! Longtime audience-favorites, the group is well-known for creating a rich and intimate musical experience that celebrates artistry, connection and the joy of performing together. Enjoy an inspiring program of classical masterworks performed with passion, precision and heart. https://forms.gle/bxZGj52jGt9AvEPp7
At Westfield High School:
Romeo & Juliet - Oct 15 @ 7 pm, Oct 16 @ 7 pm, Oct 17 @ 2 + 7 pm
In Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy, Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet fall passionately in love despite their families’ bitter feud. Their secret romance sets in motion a chain of passion, conflict, and heartbreaking consequences. A story of young love, family rivalry, and the enduring power of hope.
https://forms.gle/pp5izTfdK5aYThEw6
At Irving Middle School:
Princess Party Smackdown and In the Forests of the Night - Oct 23 @ 7 pm, Oct 24th @ 7pm
Olivia's seventh birthday party is going to be amazing. Her mother is going to make sure of it. That's why she's hired five different princesses and a weird alien thing to show up. But Olivia's outrageous demands lead to an improv-ed princess show that ends in bloody noses, animal sacrifice, and probably an alien takeover of the planet.
In the Forests of the Night:
Thirteen students are compelled by their dreams to play a game in the woods to keep a mysterious monster at bay. Not everyone gets to play it again.
https://forms.gle/6sQZefWbEWXoTdSU7
This offer is sponsored by the non-profit organization, Theatre 4 Kids Foundation, run by FCPS high school students with a mission to inspire the next generation of performers, artists, and technicians by providing unforgettable performing arts experiences for students and their families. More information can be found at our website: theatre4kids.org, or email us at theatre4kidsfoundation@gmail.com!
PTA News
Cub Run-a-thon: The Big 4-0…Go Cubbie, It’s Your Birthday!
The PTA's Cub Run-a-Thon has officially kicked off! The countdown has begun to the big event on October 30th!
Register now and get more information: bit.ly/cubrun40
Sign-Up to Volunteer: Sign Up Genius Cub Run-a-Thon
Join our PTA
Supporting Cub Run enables us to give back to our #Cubbies.
No time commitment, no volunteer hours! Just your financial support.
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.
Share Your Feedback on Traveling to and From School
The FCPS Office of Safety and Security and Safe Routes to School program are asking families to share their experiences traveling to and from their child’s school. The feedback will help inform the Fairfax County School Board’s annual assessment of traffic and pedestrian safety near schools.
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.
Celebrating the Power of School Lunches
Multiple studies show that school lunches are important in supporting overall student health by improving students’ diets and combating food insecurity. Students who eat school lunches consume more fruit, vegetables, and fiber than their peers.
This National School Lunch Week, FCPS Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) reminds families that they are dedicated to providing delicious, healthy, sustainable, and student-focused meals. New menu items have been launched this year based on student feedback.
Want to know what’s for breakfast or lunch? View the Nutrition Services menus.
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.
Be Informed, Stay Involved!
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