Crossfield News - 3/19/24
GovDelivery1 week 2 days agoFriday, March 22--End of Quarter 3. Full Day of School
March 25-29- Spring Break- Office Closed
April 1 and 2- No School. Teacher Workdays
April 10- No School
Friday, April 26 - Crossfield v. Navy Basketball Event
Monday, June 10 - 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony
Dear Crossfield Community:
We need your help to make this event great! We are asking for donations of individual sized bags Skinny Pop or Pirate’s Booty for this event. Any amount you can give is appreciated. Popcorn donations can be brought to the front office through Wednesday, March 20th.
Thanks in advance for your support,
The Art, Music, and PE teachers
Meet the Author
Meet the Author: Gifted and Distractible with Julie Skolnick
Does your child exhibit giftedness and behavioral issues like meltdowns, power struggles, and difficulty relating to peers? Are they out-of-the-box thinkers requiring different teaching and learning methods? Does your child exhibit giftedness and behavioral issues like meltdowns, power struggles, and difficulty relating to their peers? Are they out-of-the-box thinkers requiring different teaching and learning methods?
Join the discussion with author Julie Skolnick about her innovative and timely book for families of twice-exceptional children.
- Presenter: Julie Skolnick
- Date: April 16, 2024
- Time: 7-8 p.m.
- Format: Virtual
Spring Break is March 25-29. The office will be closed. Please email Mrs. Eaton at [email protected] if you need to access the building.
Lost and FoundCool mornings and warm afternoons = a packed lost and found.
Please remind your child(ren) to check for missing belongings.
Our next donation date is March 21. Thank you in advance.
Support Oakton HS Bands at a FREE and FUN Fitness Fundraiser! Try out a HIGH Fitness class at the OHS gym on Saturday, April 13 at 10am. The format is ALL CARDIO with GREAT MUSIC and no equipment needed! This class is for all ages and fitness levels".
Family Engagement SurveyLAST CHANCE: The Family Engagement Survey closes this Friday, March 22! This is your chance to provide feedback about your school's welcoming environment, communication, volunteer opportunities, and more: https://bit.ly/FESURVEY2024
RamadanRamadan, one of the holiest times on the Islamic calendar, begins on March 11. If your child needs an alternative space for lunch during this time, Mrs. Baucum will be hosting students in the library during all lunches.
Testing
Virginia Integrated Reading and Writing (IRW) and Standards of Learning (SOL) Assessments
The state of Virginia is implementing an addition to SOL assessment for students in grades 5 and 8. Students will be presented with a nonfiction passage based on social studies or science topics. The passage will be followed by 4-6 multiple choice (MC)/technology-enhanced items (TEI) and a writing prompt based on the passage. The SOL Reading test blueprints are updated with IRW component details, and practice items and resources are provided at the bottom of the VDOE SOL Practice Items webpage and in the Reading section of the Virginia Practice Items application.
Grade 5 will schedule the IRW between March 20th to April 26th.
Traditional SOL assessments will be scheduled for students in grades 3 through 8 between April 29th to May 24 for first attempts; students eligible to re-take will be scheduled between May 28th to May 31st.
Part-time Dining Assistant Needed
The position for dining assistant, to work alongside Mrs. Elias, has been posted. Please contact our administrative assistant, Mrs. Eaton, at [email protected] for more information.
We are also open to hiring part-time dining assistants, working only certain days of the week or certain hours.
The official job posting is here.
Principal EvaluationOn Monday, March 18, Crossfield parents/guardians will be sent an email containing a link to complete the online FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form. This questionnaire is part of the VDOE-mandated Performance Evaluation Program for principals and offers parents/guardians an opportunity to provide anonymous input about various topics related to our school. These topics include how the principal demonstrates/impacts instructional leadership, school climate, management, communication and community relations, culturally responsive and equitable leadership, and professionalism within the school.
The questionnaire will be administered between March 18 and April 5. When you receive an email from FCPS Surveys, please take a few minutes to complete the questionnaire. Your feedback matters!
Tutoring
FCPS offers free online tutoring to all students anytime, anywhere, on any device.
Tutors can help you with reading, math, and so much more! You can connect by text-chat or voice. Tutors are available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Mandarin/Chinese and French. Students can access Tutor.com through their Schoology account.
Tutor.com for Elementary School Students
Questions?
Contact Simi Sitaram, Crossfield Family Liaison at [email protected]
Parent VueAccess the FCPS secure solution for information about your child's attendance, class performance, demographic data, and more.
My School BucksLunches, Field Trips, laptop repair fees. This is the primary way to send money to the school.https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/getmain?requestAction=home
Free and Reduced-Price Meals Application Opt-out Formshttps://www.fcps.edu/system/files/forms/2023-08/2023-24_one-pageflyer.pdf
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