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Dear Cherry Run Families,
What a beautiful fall week at Cherry Run!
This week, we welcomed Dr. Reid, FCPS Superintendent, for a visit to our Active Learning Corridors. In recognition of Sensory Processing Awareness Month, she experienced how our hallways and learning pods have been transformed into sensory paths. Thanks to the support of the CRES PTA, our families, and community sponsors, the corridors feature stations that help students focus, find calm, and explore different textures. We were proud to share this special space and the community effort behind it!
Our Cardinals also enjoyed the fall book fair this week. Many happy readers found new books to take home! Thank you to Ms. Hammond and all our volunteers for making the event memorable for our students.
A reminder that Friday, October 30, is the last day of the first quarter. Students will be dismissed two hours early at 2:05 p.m. Monday, November 2, and Tuesday, November 3, are student holidays.
Wishing you a wonderful weekend!
Sincerely,
Maura Donahue and Dave Arthur
10/27 CRES Fall Festival
10/30 End of Quarter-2 hour early release (2:05pm)
11/2 Student Holiday
11/3 Student Holiday
11/18 Early Release Wednesday (1:05pm)
11/25-11/27 No School-Thanksgiving Holiday
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Superintendent Community Conversations
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:
Impact Aid
Please Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets, which is in the upper right corner of the screen after logging in. Please complete it as soon as possible. Schools will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE starting Wednesday, October 28.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is how we ensure we receive all the resources available to us from the federal government. For more information, please visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
Register for ParentVUE
Learn how to activate your SISParentVUE account so you can easily submit your survey and have access to other helpful information about your child.
CRES Fall Festival
Cherry Run PTA Fall Festival – Tuesday, October 27!
The PTA’s Annual Fall Festival is days away! Join us on Tuesday, October 27, beginning at 4:30 PM for games, activities, food, and fall fun!
Pumpkin Decorating Contest: Students participating in the contest may bring their decorated pumpkins to school on October 26, or the morning of October 27. Please place pumpkins on the tables in the hallway leading to the library.
We look forward to seeing everyone at Fall Festival! You can see all the latest information from the PTA on their website: https://cherryrunpta.my.canva.site/2026-fall-festival
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Renovation Queue Survey
Share Your Thoughts on Schools and Buildings in the Renovation Queue SurveyWhether you work in an FCPS school, have a child enrolled, or live near an FCPS school, please share your perspective 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 from 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.
ParentVUE App
Maintain Access to Your Child’s Grades and Assignments: Download the New ParentVUE App
New ParentVUE and StudentVUE mobile apps launched in July. Be sure to download the new app before winter break. After that time, you will need to use the new mobile app or a web browser to access ParentVUE or StudentVUE.
For instructions on installing the new apps and learning more about the updated login process, visit ParentVUE and StudentVUE mobile app resources. If you need assistance, please submit a Parent Support Request.
Immunizations
The Importance of the Flu VaccinationThe annual flu vaccine is the most effective way to protect your child from getting sick and to prevent the spread of illness within our classrooms. 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 be providing flu shots for all FCPS students, ages 18 and under, with no out-of-pocket costs. 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.
Attendance
Encouraging Regular Attendance
Regular attendance is a good habit to establish in childhood. It can lead to greater success in high school, college, and careers. Teachers and students miss your child when they can’t make it to school. If you or your family need support, please reach out to your school's front office. We are here for you!
If students miss too much school, school staff may reach out to the family to partner with them on addressing barriers to regular attendance. Visit the FCPS website for attendance resources.
Special Education Conference
Annual Special Education Family Conference: Breakout Session Information Available
Join us for the annual Special Education Family Conference, Stronger Together: Connecting Families and Schools, taking place on Saturday, November 14, at Hayfield Secondary School.
More than 20 engaging breakout sessions have been designed to support, inform, and inspire our community. Visit the Special Education Family Conference webpage to explore the lineup of presenters, titles, and session descriptions. Complete the Special Education Family Conference Registration Form to secure your spot and let us know about any childcare, language interpretation, or accommodation needs.
Get Involved Today! Volunteer and Student Participation Opportunities
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Adult Volunteers: Sign up through Volunteer FCPS using the Volunteer Registration Form by Wednesday, October 28. FCPS staff volunteers will receive MyPDE credit.
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Student Volunteers: Complete the Student Volunteer Interest Form by Wednesday, October 28. Students who volunteer will receive volunteer hours.
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Student Showcase Opportunities: Students can complete the Student Participation Form to lead a performance or share information about a club or research project. Students serving in these roles will receive service hours. Sign up by Friday, October 30.
Email questions to SpecialEdFamilyConf@fcps.edu.
Dates for Early Release
26-27
Early release Wednesdays started in late September 2026. Each elementary school will have a total of four early release days throughout the school year. Lunch will be provided on early release Wednesdays.
Days depend upon the pyramid under which a school falls. Check FCPS' Region and Pyramid Map for a breakdown.
Early release Wednesdays for elementary schools in the Annandale, Edison, Falls Church, Herndon, Langley, Madison, Marshall, McLean, Lake Braddock, South Lakes, West Springfield, and Woodson pyramids:
November 18
January 13
April 7
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From the Cherry Run Family Liaison
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Family Engagement news
In this section every week you will find information about happenings at our school, pyramid schools and wider FCPS and partners’ workshops, events, training and relevant offers.
Valentini Ioannou, your Family Liaison can help with enquiries about FCPS and life in the community. Email: vcioannou@fcps.edu , call/text +1 (571) 474-5250 or message in TalkingPoints.
FCPS Updates & Resources
Fairfax County Government Programs & Services
Department of Family Services, Disability Rights (Friday, October 23, noon–2 p.m., virtual)
Join this free training to learn how schools and families can work together to support students with disabilities, and about resources and family engagement support from the Virginia Department of Education. Registration is required.
Register: Special Education Family Engagement
Family and School Partnerships
Parent Project: Arabic Language Program (Registration Now Open)
This free, 10-week program helps Arabic-speaking families build positive relationships with their children and find practical ways to address parenting challenges. Sessions are held Saturdays from November 7, 2026, through January 30, 2027. Most sessions are virtual; the final session is in person.
Fairfax County Government Programs & Services
Fairfax County Fuel Assistance (Applications open through November 13) Eligible households can apply for help with winter heating costs. If approved, applicants will receive their benefit amount in late December; payments are made from January through April or until the benefit is used.
Apply: Online through CommonHelp or call 855-635-4370. Learn more about Fuel Assistance.
Virtual Parent Café: “Talk. They Hear You.” (Upcoming: November 10, 2026)
“Talk. They Hear You®” is a national substance use prevention campaign that encourages talking to children early and often about alcohol and other drugs. Any Fairfax County parents or guardians with children ages 0-18 years old can join to gain practical information and resources:
Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program (VICAP) (Upcoming: October 1 to November 6, 2026)
Medicare 101 Workshops
VICAP offers in-person and virtual workshops for people who will soon be eligible for Medicare, people with Medicare, and their care partners. Registration is required; see Department of Family Services website for details. Contact: VICAP, 703-324-5851
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