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Cubbies participating in Bike to School Day!
Third grade students getting creative with Earth Day art projects and designing Roman mosaics out of recycled materials!
Upcoming DatesMay 6-10: Staff Appreciation Week
May 10: Principals Walking Club: 8:05am
May 18: Cub Run Spring Fling
May 21: PTA Meeting: 7:00pm - Library & Virtually
May 27: Memorial Day - No School
May 30: Talent Show: 6:00pm
June 3: Grad Walk; 2:00pm-Graduating seniors return to walk the halls of Cub Run
June 3: Spring Chorus Concert: 7:00pm-Cafeteria
June 4: Field Day
June 4: Westfield HS Graduation: 7:30pm-George Mason University
June 5: Spring Band & Strings Concert: 7:00pm-Gym
June 7: Principals Walking Club: 8:05am
June 11: Sixth Grade Ceremony: 9:00-10:00am
June 12: Last Day of School; 2-Hour Early Release-1:25pm Dismissal
Cub Run NewsDear Cub Run Families and Friends,
This week, we celebrate the incredible individuals who truly make an impact: our amazing staff! Every day, we are inspired by the dedication, creativity, and unwavering support of our teachers and staff. They go above and beyond to nurture the academic, social, and emotional growth of each and every student. Their passion is contagious, fostering a love of learning and a supportive environment where all children can thrive.
Thank you to our wonderful PTA for partnering with us and arranging many special treats throughout the week from breakfast, a nacho bar, snacks and so much more!
This week we also kicked off SOL testing, we want to commend our students on their hard work. As we continue to have SOL testing scheduled in the coming weeks, please check the schedule, and encourage students to get a good night's sleep before each test day, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive to school on time.
We hope our Cubbies can join us for the next Principal’s Walking Club on Friday at 8:05am!
Warm regards,
Melissa Miller & Nausheen Haider
News & Updates SOL Testing Schedule
This Spring students in grades 3-6 will show their learning on the Virginia Standards of Learning assessments. We ask that you make note of the dates and to every extent possible, please be sure that students are well rested and in school for these scheduled assessments.
Staff Appreciation Week: May 6-10 Principal's Walking ClubPlease join Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Haider for our Principal's Walking Club on Friday, May 10 at 8:05 a.m. Students are invited to meet on the field or in the gym (weather permitting). Come join us!
Reminders End of Year Dates Arrival RemindersDuring arrival, we ask all families to utilize Kiss and Ride when dropping off our Cubbies. Our Kiss and Ride lane provides a safe space for students to exit cars and walk into the building. Thank you for your help in keeping our students safe.
Dismissal Changes
A reminder if your child has a change to normal dismissal, please submit the change by noon. There are several ways to inform the office including calling the main office at 703 633 7575, submitting an attendance report on the Cub Run website or emailing [email protected]
Preschool Community Peers Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!As we approach the end of the school year, it’s important for students to stay engaged, attend school, and finish strong! Visit our website for attendance resources.
Chronic Absenteeism - State Board SOA DecisionLast school year, the Virginia Board of Education decided to not suspend chronic absenteeism as part of school accreditation determinations. The Board’s rationale was a desire to send a strong message to schools, families, and students about the importance of regular attendance for student success. The Board decision means that schools with Level 3 (red) in any indicator—including chronic absenteeism—based on end-of-year data will receive “Accredited with Conditions” designation.
Chronic Absenteeism is defined as missing 10% or more of the school year, regardless of reason. A student is determined to be chronically absent if the rate of their days absent divided by their total days in membership is greater than or equal to 10%.
As of May 9, Cub Run's absenteeism rate has dropped to 10.7%. We appreciate your partnership. As we finish out the remainder of this school year, we will continue to update this percentage with you in hopes that we can join our Westfield pyramid schools for having an acceptable chronic absenteeism rate of 10% or lower.
REQUEST FOR PRE ARRANGED ABSENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FCPS Excused absences include the following reasons: illness, injury, funeral, legal obligations, medical procedures, religious observances, deployment-related absences, or family emergency.
If the reason for this prearranged absence is different from the above, please indicate the reason for the absence. Parents must plan to arrange for their child to complete make-up work, tests, or projects. If the student's planned absences exceed five school days, a parent conference may be required. The conference will include a review of the student's academic and absence record. Students who are absent 15 or more consecutive school days will be withdrawn from enrollment.
Cub Run Elementary School is committed to providing our students with a high quality education. Academic success relies upon excellent school attendance. Children who come to school on time every day are building critical life skills they will use throughout the rest of their lives. Like strengthening a muscle, building positive attendance habits early on make a difference for our children today and for our adults of tomorrow. Attending school regularly helps children feel better about school and themselves. Cub Run is teaming up with the other 9 schools in the Westfield Pyramid in an effort to make sure all of our students are in school, on time, each day.
Did you know?
- Regular school attendance in grades preschool through grade 6 makes it more likely that your child will read on grade level.
- The 2024-25 school year calendar has been published and we highly recommend scheduling vacations around the school year calendar. We have pasted the link below for your convenience:
https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/pdf/2024-2025-standard-school-year-calendar.pdf
- Even excused absences interfere with learning.
- A pattern of absences (whether unexcused or excused) is one of the main reasons children have lower academic achievement.
- Students who attend 90% or more of the school year are more likely to graduate from high school on time.
- Absences can mask deeper struggles. For example; absences may be a sign that a student is losing interest in school, he or she may be struggling with school work or peer relationships, or possibly facing a medical or mental health concern.
Support is available:
All staff members at Cub Run ES are committed to supporting attendance. Additional resources can be found online at http://www.fcps.edu/attendance. We know that parents are the experts on their own child and our school team is here to partner and help solve attendance-related concerns. The school counselors, school social worker, and psychologist are available:
Kristen Buesing, school counselor, [email protected]
Shannon Barry, school counselor, [email protected]
Courtney Marques, social worker, [email protected]
Denise Wilson, psychologist, [email protected]
Kindergarten RegistrationIf you have a rising kindergarten student (5 years old by 09/30/2024), K-Registration is now open for the 2024-2025 school year.
K-Registration will be open by appointments only during school hours all day on April 1st (Student Holiday) and between 10 am- 2:30 pm during regular school days. Please contact our Student Information Assistant (SIA) Mrs. Namrata Saxena to set up an appointment. You can also reach her at 703-633-7500.
When you register your student, you will be added to a rising kindergarten email distribution list. We will contact you with information about our upcoming kindergarten orientation!
The following documents are required for registration:
- Proof of residency(Minimum 2) : A deed or lease agreement, Any mail with address
- Proof of birth: Original birth certificate
- Health documentation: A certificate of physical examination including required screenings completed within the last 12 months prior to starting school by a licensed physician.
- Immunization records: Up-to-date records in accordance with the child's age
- A valid ID
Registration packets are available online or can be picked up in the front office.
Try Online Registration
Parents may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process.
When registering, parents will create (or log in to an existing) SIS ParentVUE account. Please note that passwords should be more than 12 characters long. If you have an existing account and your password is shorter, please update it when you log in.
Cub Run PTA News PTA Spring Fling Cub Run Talent Show FCPS/Pyramid News FCPS NewsIn case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- FCPS Summer Extravaganza
- Required Immunizations for Rising 7th and 12th Graders
- No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
Resources FCPS Ombuds Provides Confidential GuidanceThe Office of the Ombuds engages with families, students, and staff to offer resources and improve the experience of each and every member of the FCPS community. They work as an independent confidential resource to help get answers to questions, offer options to resolve concerns, and hear complaints regarding FCPS matters.
Anyone seeking assistance from the Office of the Ombuds may call 571-423-4014, email [email protected], visit their webpage, or submit a question. Ombuds staff do not change or make decisions, policies, or regulations; take sides; or provide legal advice.
Contacts
Cub Run Main Office: 703-633-7500
Cub Run Attendance Phone Line: 703-633-7575
Cub Run Attendance mailbox: [email protected]
Technology Support for Families/Parent Help Desk: 1-833-921-3277
Parent Information Phone Lines/Support for parents who do not speak English as their first language: Parent Information Phone Lines
Parent and Student technology support: IT Support Portal
Food Distribution: Get more information about free food distribution
Melissa Miller, Principal, [email protected]
Nausheen Haider, Assistant Principal, [email protected]
Brittney Kalbaugh, Administrative Assistant, [email protected]
Namrata Saxena, Student Information Assistant, [email protected]
Christina Davis-Luczak, Office Assistant, [email protected]
Be Informed, Stay Involved!- School Year Calendars
- Sign up for News You Choose
- Join the Cub Run PTA
- Report Your Child’s Absence
- Visit the Cub Run Website
- Substitute Teaching Opportunities
- Monitor your student's academics with a SIS Parent Account
- Recognize a FCPS Employee at FCPS Cares
- Interested in learning more about counseling lessons at Cub Run? Follow us on Twitter @CubRunCounselor
- Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information
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