Upcoming Dates:
November 11th- Veterans Day Breakfast 9:30am
November 11th- Silver Diner Spirit Night 5-8 pm
November 14th- Annual Special Education Family Conference
November 20th- Extra Recess DJ Dance Party
November 20th- Thanksgiving Staff Luncheon
November 24th- Square 1 Art Orders Due
November 25th-27th- Thanksgiving Break (No School)
Reminder: Veterans Day
Wednesday, November 11, is a school day. Please note, Fairfax County’s SACC and Beyond the Bell programs are closed on November 11 due to a county holiday.
✅ Action Item: Complete the Federal Impact Aid Survey
Please take 2-3 minutes to fill out the Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets, which is in the upper right corner of your screen. Please complete it as soon as possible. The Federal Impact Aid program provides money to districts that enroll federally connected students. Paper copies of the form went home last week. Please reach out to kskim1@fcps.edu to request another copy.
Veterans Day Breakfast - Tomorrow!
Calling all veterans, active-duty service members, and military-connected families! You’re invited to attend a special Veterans Day breakfast and program with your Crossfield student(s). If you have a family member who is a Veteran or active-duty military, please invite them to join us as well! RSVP using the Google form below.
When: Wednesday, November 11
Where: Crossfield ES Cafeteria
Time: 9:30–10:30 a.m.
For those who have RSVP'ed, you may park in front of the school in the bus loop after 9:15.
Silver Diner Spirit Night | Nov. 11 | 5-8PM
 Take a night off from cooking and join us at Silver Diner on 🇺🇸 Veterans Day 🇺🇸, Wednesday, November 11! Silver Diner is a new PTO Gold Sponsor this year, and they are excited to support Crossfield! Bring the whole family to dine in and connect with fellow Rockets, or call in a take-out order and be sure to mention Crossfield!
Revised SOL Testing Dates
FCPS changed the Standards of Learning Test window. Below are the revised dates for our SOL tests.
*Students in grades 3-8 participate in state assessments each year. These assessments measure how students are learning the state standards. Below is the current schedule for the spring Standards of Learning tests at Crossfield Elementary.
Integrated Reading and Writing - Gr 5: Wednesday, March 31
Reading - Gr 3-6: Tuesday, May 11
Math - Gr 3-6: Wednesday, May 19
Science - Gr 5: Wednesday, May 26
Make-up testing and retakes for identified students: Ongoing during the SOL testing window; to be completed by June 8, 2027
Annual Special Education Family Conference
Join families and community members for this year’s Special Education Family Conference on Saturday, November 14, at Hayfield Secondary School. Visit the FCPS Special Education Family Conference webpage to learn more about the opening panel discussion, the full list of breakout sessions, and the exhibitor hall list.
Still need to register for this year’s conference? Complete the Special Education Family Conference Registration Form to register, request special accommodations, and select language interpretation needs.
EXTRA RECESS DJ DANCE PARTY
Congrats Crossfield!! Thanks for helping us Race to Save the Plant and reach our $25,000 goal!
To celebrate this amazing achievement, we’re thrilled to announce a school-wide EXTRA RECESS DJ DANCE PARTY, Friday, Nov. 20! This will be a day full of joy and energy for our students, and we need YOUR help to make it run smoothly! Sign up HERE!
Thanksgiving Staff Luncheon
 On Friday, Nov. 20, help us show our gratitude to Crossfield's amazing staff at the PTO's annual Thanksgiving Luncheon!
The PTO will provide main courses, but we need YOUR help with setup, serving and cleanup. Unable to come in person? Please sign up to provide side dishes and supplies! VOLUNTEER NOW!
Kids with Butterflies!
Crossfield students enjoyed a chance to hold butterflies and wish them a safe journey for their migration south.
Lexia Family Information Session
Want to learn more about Lexia® Core5 and Lexia® PowerUp? This virtual session walks families through how FCPS is using both programs in classrooms across the district this school year to support students’ literacy growth and gives you a chance to ask questions. Every session covers the same content. Join the date and time that works best for your family. Join the Lexia Family Information Night Session
- November 17, 2026 from 6:00-7:00 PM
- December 1, 2026 from 5:30-6:30 PM
- December 15, 2026 from 6:00-7:00 PM
- January 28, 2026 from 5:30-6:30 PM
Calendar Change: No School March 9th for 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, which includes this change, has been published. Please note that holidays and observances on the calendar may shift due to anticipated lunar sightings.
Staff Shout-Outs
Do you want to celebrate a Crossfield employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way, or goes beyond what is expected? Click here to post a shout-out to be shared internally with the Crossfield staff on November 19th for National Family Engagement Day. You can also click here to nominate an employee for recognition through FCPS Cares.
Square 1 Art Orders Due 11/24
It’s time for the PTO’s annual Square 1 Art fundraiser! Hopefully by now your child has shown you their personalized flyer featuring their artwork. Ordering from Square 1 Art is a great way to share your child's artwork with family and friends! Every order directly benefits our school. The deadline for ordering is Nov. 24th. Please email Emily Simon (emsimon@fcps.edu) with questions.
Order online today: square1art.com/shop All orders will ship directly to you.
Set Screen Time Limits and Monitor Online Activity with Lightspeed
The free Lightspeed Parent Portal makes it easy for you to see and manage how your child uses their FCPS-issued device outside of school hours. New features for this school year include:
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Schedules: Pause or restrict internet access during specific times, such as during homework time, family dinners, weekends, or bedtime.
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Web Rules: Block specific websites you don’t want your child accessing at home.
Be sure to check your email (subject line: “Filter Portal Weekly Report”) each Sunday for the Lightspeed Student Online Activity Report, a weekly summary of the websites your child has visited. Learn more about Lightspeed Parent Reports
Twice-Exceptional Students
Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to challenging all students through talent development and differentiated instruction. Twice-exceptional (2e) learners are students who are gifted and have learning challenges or disabilities.
Families can learn more about 2e learners, how to support them, and how to partner with schools on the 2e webpage. The page also links to the Special Education Handbook.
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.
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