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Upcoming Dates:

Tuesday, March 21 - Virtual Drug Education Session

April 3 thru 7 - Spring Break!

Friday, April 28 - PTO Crossfield v. Navy Basketball Game

Renovation Update

As you can see from this picture, our upper playground has been dismantled. Construction will begin creating a new walker path to Door 2 and a road leading up to the (former) soccer field on Monday.

Mrs. Fant and Mr. Granieri will be assessing the walker path each morning to ensure there is an acceptable path to and from Door 2 for our walkers.

Administrative Assistant II Position

Stephanie Kohout, our previous Administrative Assistant, transferred to Union Mill Elementary School. Her last day at Crossfield was Thursday, March 16.

Our Administrative Assistant II position will be advertised on Wednesday, March 22:  Serves as administrative assistant to a principal; relieves supervisor of routine administrative tasks and ensures smooth and efficient operation of the assigned office; performs a variety of paraprofessional accounting duties required to maintain complex financial records.

Please contact Mr. Granieri if you would like more information.

We thank Ms. Kohout for her service to Crossfield and wish her the best!

Standards of Learning (SOL) Testing

Students at Crossfield will be taking SOLs May 11-May 24.  Please see the detailed schedule below to find your student’s assigned testing dates.  For more information about these important assessments, view the official SOL notification letter and the FCPS SOL page and/or VDOE SOL page. 

CROSSFIELD v NAVY BASKETBALL GAME

Come and cheer on your Crossfield Rockets in the staff and student basketball game against Navy Elementary on Friday, April 28th at Chantilly High School. Doors open at 5:45pm. Save by purchasing advanced tickets now! Buy your tickets and Spirit Swag by clicking here. Go Rockets!

Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…

Kindergarten registration is open at Crossfield and other schools in Fairfax County.  Parents of students entering kindergarten in August, should follow the instructions at this link to complete the 5-step process for student enrollment. Appointments at Crossfield may be made with Kristy Kim.  She can be reached at 703-295-1100 or [email protected]

Lost and Found

Our lost and found is overflowing. We love sending items back home!  Items are on display in the main hallway. There are three full tables worth, only one is pictured here. Please look to see if we have something missing from your child’s closet.

6th Grade End of Year Events – Register by Friday, March 24

The best is yet to come!  Help our 6th graders mark the end of their wonderful years at Crossfield with a celebration to remember: the 6th Grade End of Year Events!

This year’s End of Year Events will continue longstanding Crossfield 6th grade traditions including a T-shirt design contest; a baby photo contest; a kickball game; a 6th grade only dance party; the promotion ceremony, slideshow, and reception; a class gift; and more.

Visit our website today to register your 6th grader, to make a contribution, to submit photos, to sign up to volunteer, and to learn more about the End of Year events.  Please register by Friday, March 24.

https://sites.google.com/view/crossfield6thgrade

Questions?  Email Us: [email protected]

Lucia's PTO Fundraiser

From Sunday March 19 through Thursday March 23, help support Crossfield and a terrific local business. Join us at Lucias from open to close for a delicious lunch or dinner. Please see this flyer for more information.  

Spirit Wear

The Crossfield Spring Spirit Wear Sale runs through Monday March 27th! Choose from hundreds of designs and garments that are delivered to your home in days. You'll save 25% off the entire site! Free shipping on orders over $50 and $5 shipping on orders under $50. New product lines include Nike and Adidas! Shop at https://1stplace.sale/97237.

Chantilly Summer Basketball Camp

Chantilly High School is hosting a girls basketball camp this summer.  Click here for flyer.

Drug Education Nights

The FCPS Safety & Wellness Office has scheduled in-person Drug Education Nights for parents, guardians and youth caregivers across the division. These sessions are designed to inform our community of substance use trends, the opioid epidemic, and how to connect with resources. Please click here for the Oakton pyramid flyer. Some schools will have interpreters, click here for a Spanish flyer.  A virtual night event is also being held on March 21. 

SoCo Summer Strings

Exciting news! SoCo Summer Strings (formally Stallion Summer Strings) is returning this summer! The camp will be hosted at South County Middle School from July 10th-21st from 8:30am-12:30pm, weekdays only. 

Camp is open to all rising 5th-9th grade students with at least one year of experience on the violin, viola, cello, or bass. Students will participate in two large ensemble rehearsals, an instrument-specific technique class, and a sectional each day.

         You can find more information and registration for camp at www.schsorchestra.org/soco-summer-strings. Early registration is from March 1st-June 9th so sign up soon!

Covid Case Manager

Crossfield has a Covid Case Manager this school year, Ms. Stefanie Ragano. You may include her on emails alerting Crossfield that your child has tested positive. Ms. Ragano will communicate with families with the official letter and a timeline for returning to school for covid-positive students. Ms. Ragano’s email is [email protected].

2791 Fox Mill Road, Herndon, VA 20171  | Main Office: 703-295-1100
Attendance: 703-295-1142 | Web | Twitter | Facebook

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Upcoming Dates:

Thursday, March 16 - 5th Grade IRW Testing

Tuesday, March 21 - Virtual Drug Education Session

April 3 thru 7 - Spring Break!

Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…

Kindergarten registration is open at Crossfield and other schools in Fairfax County.  Parents of students entering kindergarten in August, should follow the instructions at this link to complete the 5-step process for student enrollment. Appointments at Crossfield may be made with Kristy Kim.  She can be reached at 703-295-1100 or [email protected]

6th Grade End of Year Events – Register by Friday, March 24

The best is yet to come!  Help our 6th graders mark the end of their wonderful years at Crossfield with a celebration to remember: the 6th Grade End of Year Events!

This year’s End of Year Events will continue longstanding Crossfield 6th grade traditions including a T-shirt design contest; a baby photo contest; a kickball game; a 6th grade only dance party; the promotion ceremony, slideshow, and reception; a class gift; and more.

Visit our website today to register your 6th grader, to make a contribution, to submit photos, to sign up to volunteer, and to learn more about the End of Year events.  Please register by Friday, March 24.

https://sites.google.com/view/crossfield6thgrade

Questions?  Email Us: [email protected]

Administrative Assistant II Position

Stephanie Kohout, our current Administrative Assistant, will be transferring to Union Mill Elementary School. Her last day at Crossfield will be Wednesday, March 15.

Our Administrative Assistant II position will be advertised on April 5:  Serves as administrative assistant to a principal; relieves supervisor of routine administrative tasks and ensures smooth and efficient operation of the assigned office; performs a variety of paraprofessional accounting duties required to maintain complex financial records.

Please contact Mr. Granieri if you would like more information.

We thank Ms. Kohout for her service to Crossfield and wish her the best!

Lucia's PTO Fundraiser

From Sunday March 19 through Thursday March 23, help support Crossfield and a terrific local business. Join us at Lucias from open to close for a delicious lunch or dinner. Please see this flyer for more information.  

Spirit Wear

The Crossfield Spring Spirit Wear Sale starts on Monday March 13th and runs through Monday March 27th! Choose from hundreds of designs and garments that are delivered to your home in days. You'll save 25% off the entire site! Free shipping on orders over $75 and $5 shipping on orders under $75. New product lines include Nike and Adidas!

Shop at https://1stplace.sale/97237Spirit wear.

Drug Education Nights

The FCPS Safety & Wellness Office has scheduled in-person Drug Education Nights for parents, guardians and youth caregivers across the division. These sessions are designed to inform our community of substance use trends, the opioid epidemic, and how to connect with resources. Please click here for the Oakton pyramid flyer. Some schools will have interpreters, click here for a Spanish flyer.  A virtual night event is also being held on March 21. 

SoCo Summer Strings

Exciting news! SoCo Summer Strings (formally Stallion Summer Strings) is returning this summer! The camp will be hosted at South County Middle School from July 10th-21st from 8:30am-12:30pm, weekdays only. 

Camp is open to all rising 5th-9th grade students with at least one year of experience on the violin, viola, cello, or bass. Students will participate in two large ensemble rehearsals, an instrument-specific technique class, and a sectional each day.

         You can find more information and registration for camp at www.schsorchestra.org/soco-summer-strings. Early registration is from March 1st-June 9th so sign up soon!

Covid Case Manager

Crossfield has a Covid Case Manager this school year, Ms. Stefanie Ragano. You may include her on emails alerting Crossfield that your child has tested positive. Ms. Ragano will communicate with families with the official letter and a timeline for returning to school for covid-positive students. Ms. Ragano’s email is [email protected].

2791 Fox Mill Road, Herndon, VA 20171  | Main Office: 703-295-1100
Attendance: 703-295-1142 | Web | Twitter | Facebook

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Upcoming Dates:

Tuesday, March 7 - Oakton Tier Drug Education Night

Wednesday, March 8 - Multicultural & Art Fest

Wednesday, March 8 1st Grade NNAT Testing

Friday, March 10 - PTO Step Afrika! Assembly

Tuesday, March 21 - Virtual Drug Education Session

NNAT TESTING (First Grade)

All first grade students will take the online version of the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test Third Edition (NNAT3) on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. The NNAT3 is a nonverbal measure of general intellectual ability. The test evaluates a student’s reasoning and problem-solving skills through the identification of patterns involving geometric shapes and pictorial designs. The test is designed to assess ability without requiring the student to read, write, or speak. Students are not expected to know the answers to all questions and will be given opportunities to practice sample items before taking the test. The NNAT3 is an abilities test, so children are not expected to study or prepare for the test the way they would for an achievement test.

If you have any questions about this test, please contact the Advanced Academics Resource Teacher (AART), Melissa Graham, or School Test Coordinator, Lea Fadden, at Crossfield.

Please join us tomorrow night, March 8 for CROSSFIELD UNITED: MULTICULTURAL & ART FEST! Come and experience the great diversity and cultures within our school. There will also be an exhibit of artwork displayed from all students. The event is an open house format with the following to occur between 6:30 -8:30!

Gymnasium: 28 cultures from Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and the Americas will represent through presentation, fashion, cultural artifacts & objects, artwork, photography and food samples.

Lobby and A Pod: artwork exhibits, crafts and games

Cafeteria: additional cultural food samples and performances

Performance Schedule

7:00 Laos, Cameron Bourommavong, "Kong Wong

7:10 Ireland, Group, "Irish Step Dancing"

7:20 The Philippines, Group, "Fashion Show"

7:30 India, Namrata Swaminathan, "Bharatanatyam (Buh-ruh-thuh-nawt-yum) in praise of the elephant God Ganesha" Indian Classical Dance

7:40 China, Group, "Traditional Instrumental Playing"

7:50 Book Reading, South Lakes High School Student-Led Ink Children's Book Company

We hope you can join us for this cultural experience here at Crossfield! Every entry will receive 1 raffle ticket and 3 lucky winners will take home a basket full of goodies!

Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…

Kindergarten registration is open at Crossfield and other schools in Fairfax County.  Parents of students entering kindergarten in August, should follow the instructions at this link to complete the 5-step process for student enrollment. Appointments at Crossfield may be made with Kristy Kim.  She can be reached at 703-295-1100 or [email protected]

Last Chance to Register!  Navy vs Crossfield: 6th Basketball Grade Players and 5th/6th Grade Spirit Squad Registration Closes FRIDAY, MARCH 10th

We are looking for 6th grade basketball players and 5th/6th spirit squad members to join Team Crossfield! No experience is required to join. However, students must attend at least 2 practices to be eligible to participate. Practices will be held at Crossfield:

Girls basketball practice: Wednesdays from 4 - 5:15pm in the gym, March 15 - April 26 (excluding Spring Break)

Boys basketball practice: Thursdays from 4 - 5:15pm in the gym, March 16 - April 27 (excluding Spring Break)

Spirit Squad practice: Tuesday, March 14th from 4-5:15 pm and Thursdays from 4 - 5:15pm in the cafeteria, March 23  - April 27 (excluding Spring Break)

Please register by Friday, March 10th to participate. Player and Spirit Squad Sign Up.  Interested in coaching basketball? Please sign up here

Lucia's PTO Fundraiser

From Sunday March 19 through Thursday March 23, help support Crossfield and a terrific local business. Join us at Lucias from open to close for a delicious lunch or dinner. Click here for their link. 

Drug Education Nights

The FCPS Safety & Wellness Office has scheduled in-person Drug Education Nights for parents, guardians and youth caregivers across the division. These sessions are designed to inform our community of substance use trends, the opioid epidemic, and how to connect with resources. Please click here for the Oakton pyramid flyer. Some schools will have interpreters, click here for a Spanish flyer.  A virtual night event is also being held on March 21. 

Covid Case Manager

Crossfield has a Covid Case Manager this school year, Ms. Stefanie Ragano. You may include her on emails alerting Crossfield that your child has tested positive. Ms. Ragano will communicate with families with the official letter and a timeline for returning to school for covid-positive students. Ms. Ragano’s email is [email protected].

2791 Fox Mill Road, Herndon, VA 20171  | Main Office: 703-295-1100
Attendance: 703-295-1142 | Web | Twitter | Facebook

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Upcoming Dates:

Tuesday, February 28 - PTO Chick-fil-A Spirit Night

Wednesday, March 1 - 6th Gr. EOY Planning Committee Meeting  

Monday, March 6 - Spring Pictures 

Tuesday, March 7 - Oakton Tier Drug Education Night

Wednesday, March 8 - Multicultural & Art Fest

Wednesday, March 8 1st Grade NNAT Testing

Friday, March 10 - PTO Step Afrika! Assembly

Tuesday, March 21 - Virtual Drug Education Session

Spring Pictures Monday, March 6

Individual student pictures, class pictures and club pictures will be taken at Crossfield on Monday, March 6 during the regular school day.  Clubs to be photographed are:  SCA, Kids Run The Nation, WCES, Strings, Band, Chorus and Patrols. Click here for flyer. To order online, click here. 

NNAT TESTING (First Grade)

All first grade students will take the online version of the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test Third Edition (NNAT3) on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. The NNAT3 is a nonverbal measure of general intellectual ability. The test evaluates a student’s reasoning and problem-solving skills through the identification of patterns involving geometric shapes and pictorial designs. The test is designed to assess ability without requiring the student to read, write, or speak. Students are not expected to know the answers to all questions and will be given opportunities to practice sample items before taking the test. The NNAT3 is an abilities test, so children are not expected to study or prepare for the test the way they would for an achievement test.

If you have any questions about this test, please contact the Advanced Academics Resource Teacher (AART), Melissa Graham, or School Test Coordinator, Lea Fadden, at Crossfield.

Portrait of a Graduate

One of the POG Attributes we focus on at Crossfield and across FCPS is being an Ethical & Global Citizen. What are some of the characteristics of a good Ethical & Global Citizen? 

• Respectfully acknowledge the perspective of others, all over the world
• Help their community
• Contribute to taking care of the environment
• Understand how to contribute as a citizen
• Act responsibly

How can you support your child’s Ethical & Global Citizenship skills? Share examples of how you used these skills during your day or within your job. Provide specific examples and explain how these skills helped you, your community, and the environment.

“I was an Ethical & Global Citizen today when I ___________________. This was helpful because_______________.”

Volunteers Are Needed For The Crossfield United: Multicultural & Art Fest!

Our first ever Crossfield United: Multicultural & Art Fest is on Wednesday, March 8. We are thrilled so many of our different cultures here at Crossfield have signed up to represent and share their great diversity.

A wonderful event is planned, but we need help from the community. There are several volunteer slots to be filled, many can be middle schoolers who will get credit for their service hours.

Help us make this event spectacular for our entire community & signup! 

Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…

Kindergarten registration is open at Crossfield and other schools in Fairfax County.  Parents of students entering kindergarten in August, should follow the instructions at this link to complete the 5-step process for student enrollment. Appointments at Crossfield may be made with Kristy Kim.  She can be reached at 703-295-1100 or [email protected]

6th Grade End of Year Events Planning Committee – JOIN TODAY!

Our 6th graders are growing up and moving up to middle school!  Let’s help them celebrate this achievement and make wonderful memories with some FUN End of Year Events!  Traditional Crossfield 6th grade End of Year Events include a BBQ, kickball game, a 6th grade dance party, and Promotion Ceremony with Reception.  A new fun recess tradition was added last year to celebrate the return of 6th grade events that were not held for two years because of COVID restrictions.

Be part of the FUN—parent volunteers are NEEDED!  All 6th grade parents are welcome to get involved and become part of the Planning Committee.  Our kickoff meeting will be held virtually on Wednesday, March 1 at 7:00 pm to discuss planning of our upcoming events and volunteer opportunities.

JOIN VIA GOOGLE MEET: meet.google.com/dim-rzqi-gvw

Ready to join the Planning Committee?  Sign up HERE.

Questions?  EMAIL US: [email protected]

Crossfield vs. Navy Basketball Game Recruiting Coaches, 6th Grade Players & 5th/6th Grade Spirit Squad

Get excited! The Crossfield vs. Navy Basketball game is back on Friday, April 28 at Chantilly High School starting at 6:00 pm. We are looking for 6th grade basketball players and 5th/6th spirit squad members to join Team Crossfield! No experience is required to join. However, students must attend at least 2 practices to be eligible to participate. Practices will be held at Crossfield:

Girls basketball practice: Wednesdays from 4 - 5:15pm in the gym, March 15 - April 26 (excluding Spring Break)

Boys basketball practice: Thursdays from 4 - 5:15pm in the gym, March 16 - April 27 (excluding Spring Break)

Spirit Squad practice: Thursdays from 4 - 5:15pm in the cafeteria, March 16 - April 27 (excluding Spring Break)

Please register by Friday, March 10th to participate. Player and Spirit Squad Sign Up.  Interested in Coaching? Please sign up here

Drug Education Nights

The FCPS Safety & Wellness Office has scheduled in-person Drug Education Nights for parents, guardians and youth caregivers across the division. These sessions are designed to inform our community of substance use trends, the opioid epidemic, and how to connect with resources. Please click here for the Oakton pyramid flyer. Some schools will have interpreters, click here for a Spanish flyer.  A virtual night event is also being held on March 21. 

Weber's Self Service Dog Wash  Monday, February 20 - Saturday, March 4

Get a jump start on your spring cleaning by bathing your dog at Weber’s Pet Supermarkets state of the art self service dog wash. They provide everything but the dirty dog! 

Every dog washed from Monday, February 20 - Saturday, March 4 benefits our Crossfield community so tell everyone to visit Weber’s at their new location in Hunters Woods Plaza, Reston.  Weber’s is open Monday-Saturday.

Covid Case Manager

Crossfield has a Covid Case Manager this school year, Ms. Stefanie Ragano. You may include her on emails alerting Crossfield that your child has tested positive. Ms. Ragano will communicate with families with the official letter and a timeline for returning to school for covid-positive students. Ms. Ragano’s email is skra[email protected].

2791 Fox Mill Road, Herndon, VA 20171  | Main Office: 703-295-1100
Attendance: 703-295-1142 | Web | Twitter | Facebook

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Upcoming Dates:

Friday, February 24 - PTO Crossfield Gives Back!

Wednesday, March 1 - 6th Gr. EOY Planning Committee Meeting  

Monday, March 6 - Spring Pictures 

Tuesday, March 7 - Oakton Tier Drug Education Night

Wednesday, March 8 - Multicultural & Art Fest

Friday, March 10 - PTO Step Afrika! Assembly

Tuesday, March 21 - Virtual Drug Education Session

On Friday, February 24, we will be participating in “Crossfield Gives Back"— a day of giving where all students will prepare, sort and pack 550 weekend food packs of snacks and meals for food insecure students across Fairfax County. These packs will be distributed by Food for Others. 

Over the next few weeks, our 6th graders will be sharing information on food insecurity through poster campaigns and on the WCES morning news. Students in grades K-3 will also have grade-appropriate lessons where they will learn about poverty and food insecurity.

We are asking for the help of our Crossfield Community in providing food for these packs (oatmeal, granola bars, etc). You can sign up to donate food and to help our students with their day of giving here: 

https://www.crossfieldpto.org/2023/01/02/crossfield-gives-back-food-packing-event/

Please share this link for food donations far and wide (neighborhoods, churches, local friends and family). This is an ambitious effort, but we know we can do it. Let’s show the love, Crossfield! Together, we can help fellow students in our community. For more information, contact [email protected]

6th Grade End of Year Events Planning Committee – JOIN TODAY!

Our 6th graders are growing up and moving up to middle school!  Let’s help them celebrate this achievement and make wonderful memories with some FUN End of Year Events!  Traditional Crossfield 6th grade End of Year Events include a BBQ, kickball game, a 6th grade dance party, and Promotion Ceremony with Reception.  A new fun recess tradition was added last year to celebrate the return of 6th grade events that were not held for two years because of COVID restrictions.

Be part of the FUN—parent volunteers are NEEDED!  All 6th grade parents are welcome to get involved and become part of the Planning Committee.  Our kickoff meeting will be held virtually on Wednesday, March 1 at 7:00 pm to discuss planning of our upcoming events and volunteer opportunities.

JOIN VIA GOOGLE MEET: meet.google.com/dim-rzqi-gvw

Ready to join the Planning Committee?  Sign up HERE.

Questions?  EMAIL US: [email protected]

Spring Pictures Monday, March 6

Individual student pictures, class pictures and club pictures will be taken at Crossfield on Monday, March 8 during the regular school day.  Clubs to be photographed are:  Kids Run The Nation, WCES, Strings, Band, Chorus and Patrols. 

Volunteers Are Needed For The Crossfield United: Multicultural & Art Fest!

Our first ever Crossfield United: Multicultural & Art Fest is on Wednesday, March 8. We are thrilled so many of our different cultures here at Crossfield have signed up to represent and share their great diversity.

A wonderful event is planned, but we need help from the community. There are several volunteer slots to be filled, many can be middle schoolers who will get credit for their service hours.

Help us make this event spectacular for our entire community & signup! 

Crossfield vs. Navy Basketball Game Recruiting Coaches, 6th Grade Players & 5th/6th Grade Spirit Squad

Get excited! The Crossfield vs. Navy Basketball game is back on Friday, April 28 at Chantilly High School starting at 6:00 pm. We are looking for 6th grade basketball players and 5th/6th spirit squad members to join Team Crossfield! No experience is required to join. However, students must attend at least 2 practices to be eligible to participate. Practices will be held at Crossfield:

Girls basketball practice: Wednesdays from 4 - 5:15pm in the gym, March 15 - April 26 (excluding Spring Break)

Boys basketball practice: Thursdays from 4 - 5:15pm in the gym, March 16 - April 27 (excluding Spring Break)

Spirit Squad practice: Thursdays from 4 - 5:15pm in the cafeteria, March 16 - April 27 (excluding Spring Break)

Please register by Friday, March 10th to participate. Player and Spirit Squad Sign Up.  Interested in Coaching? Please sign up here

Drug Education Nights

The FCPS Safety & Wellness Office has scheduled in-person Drug Education Nights for parents, guardians and youth caregivers across the division. These sessions are designed to inform our community of substance use trends, the opioid epidemic, and how to connect with resources. Please click here for the Oakton pyramid flyer. Some schools will have interpreters, click here for a Spanish flyer.  A virtual night event is also being held on March 21. 

Weber's Self Service Dog Wash  Monday, February 20 - Saturday, March 4

Get a jump start on your spring cleaning by bathing your dog at Weber’s Pet Supermarkets state of the art self service dog wash. They provide everything but the dirty dog! 

Every dog washed from Monday, February 20 - Saturday, March 4 benefits our Crossfield community so tell everyone to visit Weber’s at their new location in Hunters Woods Plaza, Reston.  Weber’s is open Monday-Saturday.

Tutor.com 

Extra Help for Students at No Cost to Families 

With Tutor.com through Schoology, FCPS students are able to get learning help at any time, even from bilingual tutors! Students in FCPS meet with tutors thousands of times each week to practice reading, prepare for an upcoming math test, write computer programs, study for the SAT, or to get feedback on scholarship essays–all at no cost to their families! If you haven’t already, we encourage you to take just a few minutes to connect with a tutor with your child. More info about Tutor.com in FCPS is available here. 

Monitors Needed!

Crossfield is in need of student monitors to assist with various classes and students from 9:00am-4pm. This hourly position pays 16.36 per hour and can be part-time or full-time. The hours are flexible.

The application link is here. Please contact Mr. Granieri with questions at [email protected].

CTE Summer Camp

The Career and Technical Education (CTE) office is once again planning an engaging summer enrichment program for students! For our current kindergarten to 6th grade students, we have Tech Adventure Camp. Click here for details.

Eating Disorders 

Eating disorders are behaviors that can lead to serious health problems. When discovered early, eating disorders are treatable. Click here for information, education and helpful links.

Covid Case Manager

Crossfield has a Covid Case Manager this school year, Ms. Stefanie Ragano. You may include her on emails alerting Crossfield that your child has tested positive. Ms. Ragano will communicate with families with the official letter and a timeline for returning to school for covid-positive students. Ms. Ragano’s email is [email protected].

2791 Fox Mill Road, Herndon, VA 20171  | Main Office: 703-295-1100
Attendance: 703-295-1142 | Web | Twitter | Facebook

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Upcoming Dates:

Monday, February 20 - Presidents' Day Holiday

Friday, February 24 - PTO Crossfield Gives Back!

Wednesday, March 1 - 6th Gr. EOY Planning Committee Meeting  

Monday, March 6 - Spring Pictures 

Tuesday, March 7 - Oakton Tier Drug Education Night

Wednesday, March 8 - Multicultural & Art Fest

Friday, March 10 - PTO Step Afrika! Assembly

Tuesday, March 21 - Virtual Drug Education Session

On Friday, February 24, we will be participating in “Crossfield Gives Back"— a day of giving where all students will prepare, sort and pack 550 weekend food packs of snacks and meals for food insecure students across Fairfax County. These packs will be distributed by Food for Others. 

Over the next few weeks, our 6th graders will be sharing information on food insecurity through poster campaigns and on the WCES morning news. Students in grades K-3 will also have grade-appropriate lessons where they will learn about poverty and food insecurity.

We are asking for the help of our Crossfield Community in providing food for these packs (oatmeal, granola bars, etc). You can sign up to donate food and to help our students with their day of giving here: 

https://www.crossfieldpto.org/2023/01/02/crossfield-gives-back-food-packing-event/

Please share this link for food donations far and wide (neighborhoods, churches, local friends and family). This is an ambitious effort, but we know we can do it. Let’s show the love, Crossfield! Together, we can help fellow students in our community. For more information, contact [email protected]

6th Grade End of Year Events Planning Committee – JOIN TODAY!

Our 6th graders are growing up and moving up to middle school!  Let’s help them celebrate this achievement and make wonderful memories with some FUN End of Year Events!  Traditional Crossfield 6th grade End of Year Events include a BBQ, kickball game, ath grade dance party, and Promotion Ceremony with Reception.  A new fun recess tradition was added last year to celebrate the return of 6th grade events that were not held for two years because of COVID restrictions.

Be part of the FUN—parent volunteers are NEEDED!  All 6th grade parents are welcome to get involved and become part of the Planning Committee.  Our kickoff meeting will be held virtually on Wednesday, March 1 at 7:00 pm to discuss planning of our upcoming events and volunteer opportunities.

JOIN VIA GOOGLE MEET: meet.google.com/dim-rzqi-gvw

Ready to join the Planning Committee?  Sign up HERE.

Questions?  EMAIL US: [email protected]

We are thrilled to invite all Crossfield students and their families to participate Wednesday, March 8 from 6:30-8:30 for our first-ever Crossfield United: Multicultural & Art Fest. Also featured at this event will be a beautiful gallery of artwork created by our wonderful students! Be sure to come and see because every student will have a piece on display!

Participation in the multicultural exhibits as a family, individual or group performances within a family or as an outside group (girl scouts, boy scouts, dance group, etc.) ALL ARE WELCOMED! Here are important details & considerations before you fill out the form.

Event Details & Supplies

• You will be given a dedicated table and space at the event, which can be used to represent your culture in any way you choose.  
• All Crossfield student participants will receive a basic supply kit and tri-fold presentation board to help teach others about the people and traditions of your chosen culture.

A Few Things to Consider

• Culture can be both International and National:: International culture is culture that extends beyond our national borders. It is shared by people across oceans and continents.  National culture represents the beliefs and practices shared by citizens of the same nation. Remember there are many interesting cultures to represent and explore within the United States as well.
• You can choose any culture. You can represent a culture that you and your family are a part of, one that you are passionate about, or one that you simply want to learn more about.
• Families are welcomed to participate. Get your grandparents and other family members involved - they may be really excited to pass on their knowledge and experience to you.
• There are many different ways to represent culture. In addition to the presentation board, you can use food, fashion, art, music, dance, sports, or photography to share more about your culture with others. If you choose food, think of items that would be easy for people to sample while walking around.
• Once you decide what you want to do, please sign up HERE 

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Spotlight

The five competencies of Social Emotional Learning: Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Responsible Decision-Making, Relationship Skills and Social Awareness

Grades 3-6 students took the SEL Screener (social emotional learning) in November and parents should have received score reports in January.  If you’re wondering what these results mean, please take a look at the family guide which includes some helpful conversation starters for each domain.  You can also find the exact questions asked on the screener here.  Students will take this screener again in March. Please contact our school counselors, Lea Fadden (K,1,2,3,5) and Ashley Mangan (4 & 6) with any questions.  

Crossfield vs. Navy Basketball Game Recruiting Coaches, 6th Grade Players & 5th/6th Grade Spirit Squad

Get excited! The Crossfield vs. Navy Basketball game is back on Friday, April 28 at Chantilly High School starting at 6:00 pm. We are looking for 6th grade basketball players and 5th/6th spirit squad members to join Team Crossfield! No experience is required to join. However, students must attend at least 2 practices to be eligible to participate. Practices will be held at Crossfield:

Girls basketball practice: Wednesdays from 4 - 5:15pm in the gym, March 15 - April 26 (excluding Spring Break)

Boys basketball practice: Thursdays from 4 - 5:15pm in the gym, March 16 - April 27 (excluding Spring Break)

Spirit Squad practice: Thursdays from 4 - 5:15pm in the cafeteria, March 16 - April 27 (excluding Spring Break)

Please register by Friday, March 10th to participate. Player and Spirit Squad Sign Up.  Interested in Coaching? Please sign up here

Drug Education Nights

The FCPS Safety & Wellness Office has scheduled in-person Drug Education Nights for parents, guardians and youth caregivers across the division. These sessions are designed to inform our community of substance use trends, the opioid epidemic, and how to connect with resources. Please click here for the Oakton pyramid flyer. Some schools will have interpreters, click here for a Spanish flyer.  A virtual night event is also being held on March 21. 

Weber's Self Service Dog Wash  Monday, February 20 - Saturday, March 4

Get a jump start on your spring cleaning by bathing your dog at Weber’s Pet Supermarkets state of the art self service dog wash. They provide everything but the dirty dog! 

Every dog washed from Monday, February 20 - Saturday, March 4 benefits our Crossfield community so tell everyone to visit Weber’s at their new location in Hunters Woods Plaza, Reston.  Weber’s is open Monday-Saturday.

Tutor.com 

Extra Help for Students at No Cost to Families 

With Tutor.com through Schoology, FCPS students are able to get learning help at any time, even from bilingual tutors! Students in FCPS meet with tutors thousands of times each week to practice reading, prepare for an upcoming math test, write computer programs, study for the SAT, or to get feedback on scholarship essays–all at no cost to their families! If you haven’t already, we encourage you to take just a few minutes to connect with a tutor with your child. More info about Tutor.com in FCPS is available here. 

Monitors Needed!

Crossfield is in need of student monitors to assist with various classes and students from 9:00am-4pm. This hourly position pays 16.36 per hour and can be part-time or full-time. The hours are flexible.

The application link is here. Please contact Mr. Granieri with questions at [email protected].

CTE Summer Camp

The Career and Technical Education (CTE) office is once again planning an engaging summer enrichment program for students! For our current kindergarten to 6th grade students, we have Tech Adventure Camp. Click here for details.

Eating Disorders 

Eating disorders are behaviors that can lead to serious health problems. When discovered early, eating disorders are treatable. Click here for information, education and helpful links.

Covid Case Manager

Crossfield has a Covid Case Manager this school year, Ms. Stefanie Ragano. You may include her on emails alerting Crossfield that your child has tested positive. Ms. Ragano will communicate with families with the official letter and a timeline for returning to school for covid-positive students. Ms. Ragano’s email is [email protected].

2791 Fox Mill Road, Herndon, VA 20171  | Main Office: 703-295-1100
Attendance: 703-295-1142 | Web | Twitter | Facebook

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Upcoming Dates:

Wednesday, February 8 - Open PTO Meeting 

Monday, February 20 - Presidents' Day Holiday

Friday, February 24 - PTO Crossfield Gives Back!

Monday, March 6 - Spring Pictures 

Wednesday, March 8 - Multicultural & Art Fest

You're Invited! Open PTO Meeting

Please join us at our next open PTO in-person meeting to learn about our amazing Portrait of a Graduate program with a presentation from Ms. Sims and Crossfield students. The FCPS Design and Construction team will also provide a presentation on our school’s renovation project. Learn more about the Crossfield Elementary School Renovation. All Crossfield parents are welcome to attend. All those in attendance will have a chance to win complimentary family tickets and VIP reserved seats at the 4/28 Crossfield basketball game.

Date: Wednesday, February 8, 2023 

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Location: Crossfield Cafeteria

We are thrilled to invite all Crossfield students and their families to participate Wednesday, March 8 from 6:30-8:30 for our first-ever Crossfield United: Multicultural & Art Fest. Also featured at this event will be a beautiful gallery of artwork created by our wonderful students! Be sure to come and see because every student will have a piece on display!

Participation in the multicultural exhibits as a family, individual or group performances within a family or as an outside group (girl scouts, boy scouts, dance group, etc.) ALL ARE WELCOMED! Here are important details & considerations before you fill out the form.

Event Details & Supplies

• You will be given a dedicated table and space at the event, which can be used to represent your culture in any way you choose.  
• All Crossfield student participants will receive a basic supply kit and tri-fold presentation board to help teach others about the people and traditions of your chosen culture.

A Few Things to Consider

• Culture can be both International and National:: International culture is culture that extends beyond our national borders. It is shared by people across oceans and continents.  National culture represents the beliefs and practices shared by citizens of the same nation. Remember there are many interesting cultures to represent and explore within the United States as well.
• You can choose any culture. You can represent a culture that you and your family are a part of, one that you are passionate about, or one that you simply want to learn more about.
• Families are welcomed to participate. Get your grandparents and other family members involved - they may be really excited to pass on their knowledge and experience to you.
• There are many different ways to represent culture. In addition to the presentation board, you can use food, fashion, art, music, dance, sports, or photography to share more about your culture with others. If you choose food, think of items that would be easy for people to sample while walking around.
• Once you decide what you want to do, please sign up HERE 

On Friday, February 24, we will be participating in “Crossfield Gives Back"— a day of giving where all students will prepare, sort and pack 550 weekend food packs of snacks and meals for food insecure students across Fairfax County. These packs will be distributed by Food for Others. 

Over the next few weeks, our 6th graders will be sharing information on food insecurity through poster campaigns and on the WCES morning news. Students in grades K-3 will also have grade-appropriate lessons where they will learn about poverty and food insecurity.

We are asking for the help of our Crossfield Community in providing food for these packs (oatmeal, granola bars, etc). You can sign up to donate food and to help our students with their day of giving here: 

https://www.crossfieldpto.org/2023/01/02/crossfield-gives-back-food-packing-event/

Please share this link for food donations far and wide (neighborhoods, churches, local friends and family). This is an ambitious effort, but we know we can do it. Let’s show the love, Crossfield! Together, we can help fellow students in our community. For more information, contact [email protected]

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Spotlight

The five competencies of Social Emotional Learning: Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Responsible Decision-Making, Relationship Skills and Social Awareness

Grades 3-6 students took the SEL Screener (social emotional learning) in November and parents should have received score reports in January.  If you’re wondering what these results mean, please take a look at the family guide which includes some helpful conversation starters for each domain.  You can also find the exact questions asked on the screener here.  Students will take this screener again in March. Please contact our school counselors, Lea Fadden (K,1,2,3,5) and Ashley Mangan (4 & 6) with any questions.  

Tutor.com 

Extra Help for Students at No Cost to Families 

With Tutor.com through Schoology, FCPS students are able to get learning help at any time, even from bilingual tutors! Students in FCPS meet with tutors thousands of times each week to practice reading, prepare for an upcoming math test, write computer programs, study for the SAT, or to get feedback on scholarship essays–all at no cost to their families! If you haven’t already, we encourage you to take just a few minutes to connect with a tutor with your child. More info about Tutor.com in FCPS is available here. 

Crossfield vs. Navy Basketball Game Recruiting Coaches, 6th Grade Players & 5th/6th Grade Spirit Squad

Get excited! The Crossfield vs. Navy Basketball game is back on Friday, April 28 at Chantilly High School starting at 6:00 pm. We are looking for 6th grade basketball players and 5th/6th spirit squad members to join Team Crossfield! No experience is required to join. However, students must attend at least 2 practices to be eligible to participate. Practices will be held at Crossfield:

Girls basketball practice: Wednesdays from 4 - 5:15pm in the gym, March 15 - April 26 (excluding Spring Break)

Boys basketball practice: Thursdays from 4 - 5:15pm in the gym, March 16 - April 27 (excluding Spring Break)

Spirit Squad practice: Thursdays from 4 - 5:15pm in the cafeteria, March 16 - April 27 (excluding Spring Break)

Please register by Friday, March 10th to participate. Player and Spirit Squad Sign Up.  Interested in Coaching? Please sign up here

Monitors Needed!

Crossfield is in need of student monitors to assist with various classes and students from 9:00am-4pm. This hourly position pays 16.36 per hour and can be part-time or full-time. The hours are flexible.

The application link is here. Please contact Mr. Granieri with questions at [email protected].

CTE Summer Camp

The Career and Technical Education (CTE) office is once again planning an engaging summer enrichment program for students! For our current kindergarten to 6th grade students, we have Tech Adventure Camp. Click here for details.

Eating Disorders 

Eating disorders are behaviors that can lead to serious health problems. When discovered early, eating disorders are treatable. Click here for information, education and helpful links.

Covid Case Manager

Crossfield has a Covid Case Manager this school year, Ms. Stefanie Ragano. You may include her on emails alerting Crossfield that your child has tested positive. Ms. Ragano will communicate with families with the official letter and a timeline for returning to school for covid-positive students. Ms. Ragano’s email is [email protected].

2791 Fox Mill Road, Herndon, VA 20171  | Main Office: 703-295-1100
Attendance: 703-295-1142 | Web | Twitter | Facebook

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Upcoming Dates:

Wednesday, February 8 - Open PTO Meeting 

Monday, February 20 - Presidents' Day Holiday

Friday, February 24 - PTO Crossfield Gives Back!

Monday, March 6 - Spring Pictures 

Wednesday, March 8 - Multicultural & Art Fest

You're Invited! Open PTO Meeting

Please join us at our next open PTO in-person meeting to learn about our amazing Portrait of a Graduate program with a presentation from Ms. Sims and Crossfield students. The FCPS Design and Construction team will also provide a presentation on our school’s renovation project. Learn more about the Crossfield Elementary School Renovation. All Crossfield parents are welcome to attend. All those in attendance will have a chance to win complimentary family tickets and VIP reserved seats at the 4/28 Crossfield basketball game.

Date: Wednesday, February 8, 2023 

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Location: Crossfield Cafeteria

We are thrilled to invite all Crossfield students and their families to participate Wednesday, March 8 from 6:30-8:30 for our first-ever Crossfield United: Multicultural & Art Fest. Also featured at this event will be a beautiful gallery of artwork created by our wonderful students! Be sure to come and see because every student will have a piece on display!

Participation in the multicultural exhibits as a family, individual or group performances within a family or as an outside group (girl scouts, boy scouts, dance group, etc.) ALL ARE WELCOMED! Here are important details & considerations before you fill out the form.

Event Details & Supplies

• You will be given a dedicated table and space at the event, which can be used to represent your culture in any way you choose.  
• All Crossfield student participants will receive a basic supply kit and tri-fold presentation board to help teach others about the people and traditions of your chosen culture.

A Few Things to Consider

• Culture can be both International and National:: International culture is culture that extends beyond our national borders. It is shared by people across oceans and continents.  National culture represents the beliefs and practices shared by citizens of the same nation. Remember there are many interesting cultures to represent and explore within the United States as well.
• You can choose any culture. You can represent a culture that you and your family are a part of, one that you are passionate about, or one that you simply want to learn more about.
• Families are welcomed to participate. Get your grandparents and other family members involved - they may be really excited to pass on their knowledge and experience to you.
• There are many different ways to represent culture. In addition to the presentation board, you can use food, fashion, art, music, dance, sports, or photography to share more about your culture with others. If you choose food, think of items that would be easy for people to sample while walking around.
• Once you decide what you want to do, please sign up HERE 

Tutor.com 

Extra Help for Students at No Cost to Families 

With Tutor.com through Schoology, FCPS students are able to get learning help at any time, even from bilingual tutors! Students in FCPS meet with tutors thousands of times each week to practice reading, prepare for an upcoming math test, write computer programs, study for the SAT, or to get feedback on scholarship essays–all at no cost to their families! If you haven’t already, we encourage you to take just a few minutes to connect with a tutor with your child. More info about Tutor.com in FCPS is available here. 

Crossfield vs. Navy Basketball Game Recruiting Coaches, 6th Grade Players & 5th/6th Grade Spirit Squad

Get excited! The Crossfield vs. Navy Basketball game is back on Friday, April 28 at Chantilly High School starting at 6:00 pm. We are looking for 6th grade basketball players and 5th/6th spirit squad members to join Team Crossfield! No experience is required to join. However, students must attend at least 2 practices to be eligible to participate. Practices will be held at Crossfield:

Girls basketball practice: Wednesdays from 4 - 5:15pm in the gym, March 15 - April 26 (excluding Spring Break)

Boys basketball practice: Thursdays from 4 - 5:15pm in the gym, March 16 - April 27 (excluding Spring Break)

Spirit Squad practice: Thursdays from 4 - 5:15pm in the cafeteria, March 16 - April 27 (excluding Spring Break)

Please register by Friday, March 10th to participate. Player and Spirit Squad Sign Up.  Interested in Coaching? Please sign up here

Monitors Needed!

Crossfield is in need of student monitors to assist with various classes and students from 9:00am-4pm. This hourly position pays 16.36 per hour and can be part-time or full-time. The hours are flexible.

The application link is here. Please contact Mr. Granieri with questions at [email protected].

CTE Summer Camp

The Career and Technical Education (CTE) office is once again planning an engaging summer enrichment program for students! For our current kindergarten to 6th grade students, we have Tech Adventure Camp. Click here for details.

Eating Disorders 

Eating disorders are behaviors that can lead to serious health problems. When discovered early, eating disorders are treatable. Click here for information, education and helpful links.

Covid Case Manager

Crossfield has a Covid Case Manager this school year, Ms. Stefanie Ragano. You may include her on emails alerting Crossfield that your child has tested positive. Ms. Ragano will communicate with families with the official letter and a timeline for returning to school for covid-positive students. Ms. Ragano’s email is [email protected].

2791 Fox Mill Road, Herndon, VA 20171  | Main Office: 703-295-1100
Attendance: 703-295-1142 | Web | Twitter | Facebook

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Upcoming Dates:

Wednesday, January 25 - 2 Hour Early Release 

Thurs & Friday, January 26-27 - No School, Staff Dev. & Teacher Workday

Wednesday, February 8 - Open PTO Meeting 

Monday, February 20 - Presidents' Day Holiday

Friday, February 24 - PTO Crossfield Gives Back!

Monday, March 6 - Spring Pictures 

Wednesday, March 8 - Multicultural & Art Fest

Crossfield Elementary School PTO Open Meeting

Please join us for the Crossfield Elementary PTO’s open meeting to learn more about our Portrait of a Graduate initiative through a presentation from students and Ms. Sims, as well as updates to the school’s renovation project. This voter-funded renovation project will provide modern amenities totaling approximately 100,815 SF, with additions for a library and a main office.  The FCPS Design and Construction team will present the updates during the first 20 minutes of the meeting.  All are welcome to attend. 

Date: Wednesday, February 8, 2023 

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Location: School Cafeteria 

Learn more about the Crossfield Elementary School Renovation 

Yearbooks on Sale Now!!

Purchase your Yearbooks today at the school store. The cost is only $25. Submit your orders by January 27, 2023 to guarantee a copy. Order online at the school store - Credit Card, Check or Cash payment are all accepted. Yearbooks will be delivered to your child's classroom during the last month of school. Don't miss your opportunity to reserve your copy! If you have any questions, email [email protected]  

We are thrilled to announce that Crossfield will have a Multicultural & Art Fest on Wednesday, March 8 from 6:30-8:30 pm hosted at our school!

We will be celebrating all the great diversity we have in our school. The entire Crossfield community is invited and we hope many families will volunteer to interactively represent their wonderful culture, by either showcasing it in an exhibit booth or by a performance through music, dance, storytelling, etc. Stay tuned for more information and a sign-up genius to help support this new community event.

Committee Volunteers Needed (Sign-up Today): For this amazing event to occur, we are recruiting volunteers to plan, create, and implement all the logistics involved for their committee. More details on committees and roles can be found here: Crossfield United Multicultural & Art Fest Please sign-up ASAP!

Crossfield vs. Navy Basketball Game Recruiting Coaches, 6th Grade Players & 5th/6th Grade Spirit Squad

Get excited! The Crossfield vs. Navy Basketball game is back on Friday, April 28 at Chantilly High School starting at 6:00 pm. We are looking for 6th grade basketball players and 5th/6th spirit squad members to join Team Crossfield! No experience is required to join. However, students must attend at least two (2) practices to be eligible to participate. Practices will be held at Crossfield as follows:

Girls basketball practice: Wednesdays from 4 - 5:15pm in the gym, March 15 - April 26 (excluding Spring Break)

Boys basketball practice: Thursdays from 4 - 5:15pm in the gym, March 16 - April 27 (excluding Spring Break)

Spirit Squad practice: Thursdays from 4 - 5:15pm in the cafeteria, March 16 - April 27 (excluding Spring Break)

Please register by Friday, March 10th to participate. Player and Spirit Squad Sign Up.  Interested in Coaching? Please sign up here

Monitors Needed!

Crossfield is in need of student monitors to assist with various classes and students from 9:00am-4pm. This hourly position pays 16.36 per hour and can be part-time or full-time. The hours are flexible.

The application link is here. Please contact Mr. Granieri with questions at [email protected].

Tutor.com 

Imagine the doors of opportunity that could be opened for ALL students if each had access to unlimited academic support before, during, or after school at no cost to their families. Guess what? This exists for FCPS students! Through our partnership with Tutor.com, students have unlimited access to live, 24/7, 1-to-1, on-demand tutoring in Schoology.

Click here for more information on how it works.

CTE Summer Camp

The Career and Technical Education (CTE) office is once again planning an engaging summer enrichment program for students! For our current kindergarten to 6th grade students, we have Tech Adventure Camp. Click here for details.

Covid Case Manager

Crossfield has a Covid Case Manager this school year, Ms. Stefanie Ragano. You may include her on emails alerting Crossfield that your child has tested positive. Ms. Ragano will communicate with families with the official letter and a timeline for returning to school for covid-positive students. Ms. Ragano’s email is [email protected].

2791 Fox Mill Road, Herndon, VA 20171  | Main Office: 703-295-1100
Attendance: 703-295-1142 | Web | Twitter | Facebook

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Upcoming Dates:

Wednesday, Jan 18 - Virginia Growth Assessments

Wednesday, January 18 - PTO Panera Spirit Night 

Friday, January 20 - PTO Deadline to order yearbooks

Friday, January 20 - Virginia Growth Assessments 

Wednesday, January 25 - 2 Hour Early Release 

Thurs & Friday, January 26-27 - No School, Staff Dev. & Teacher Workday

Wednesday, February 8 - Open PTO Meeting 

Friday, February 24 - PTO Crossfield Gives Back!

Wednesday, March 8 - Multicultural & Art Fest

Winter Virginia Growth Assessments

Students in grades 3-6 will take Virginia Growth Assessments in Reading and Math on January 18th and 20th.  Please direct questions to our school testing coordinator, Lea Fadden, or your student’s teacher.

Yearbooks on Sale Now!!

Purchase your Yearbooks today at the school store. The cost is only $25. Submit your orders by January 20, 2023 to guarantee a copy. Order online at the school store - Credit Card, Check or Cash payment are all accepted. Yearbooks will be delivered to your child's classroom during the last month of school. Don't miss your opportunity to reserve your copy! If you have any questions, email [email protected]  

We are thrilled to announce that Crossfield will have a Multicultural & Art Fest on Wednesday, March 8 from 6:30-8:30 pm hosted at our school!

We will be celebrating all the great diversity we have in our school. The entire Crossfield community is invited and we hope many families will volunteer to interactively represent their wonderful culture, by either showcasing it in an exhibit booth or by a performance through music, dance, storytelling, etc. Stay tuned for more information and a sign-up genius to help support this new community event.

Committee Volunteers Needed (Sign-up Today): For this amazing event to occur, we are recruiting volunteers to plan, create, and implement all the logistics involved for their committee. More details on committees and roles can be found here: Crossfield United Multicultural & Art Fest Please sign-up ASAP!

Crossfield vs. Navy Basketball Game Recruiting Coaches, 6th Grade Players & 5th/6th Grade Spirit Squad

Get excited! The Crossfield vs. Navy Basketball game is back on Friday, April 28 at Chantilly High School starting at 6:00 pm. We are looking for 6th grade basketball players and 5th/6th spirit squad members to join Team Crossfield! No experience is required to join. However, students must attend at least two (2) practices to be eligible to participate. Practices will be held at Crossfield immediately following school dismissal during March and April. Player and Spirit Squad Sign Up

Interested in Coaching? Please sign up here

Monitors Needed!

Crossfield is in need of student monitors to assist with various classes and students from 9:00am-4pm. This hourly position pays 16.36 per hour and can be part-time or full-time. The hours are flexible.

The application link is here. Please contact Mr. Granieri with questions at [email protected].

Tutor.com 

Imagine the doors of opportunity that could be opened for ALL students if each had access to unlimited academic support before, during, or after school at no cost to their families. Guess what? This exists for FCPS students! Through our partnership with Tutor.com, students have unlimited access to live, 24/7, 1-to-1, on-demand tutoring in Schoology.

Click here for more information on how it works.

CTE Summer Camp

The Career and Technical Education (CTE) office is once again planning an engaging summer enrichment program for students! For our current kindergarten to 6th grade students, we have Tech Adventure Camp. Click here for details.

Covid Case Manager

Crossfield has a Covid Case Manager this school year, Ms. Stefanie Ragano. You may include her on emails alerting Crossfield that your child has tested positive. Ms. Ragano will communicate with families with the official letter and a timeline for returning to school for covid-positive students. Ms. Ragano’s email is [email protected].

2791 Fox Mill Road, Herndon, VA 20171  | Main Office: 703-295-1100
Attendance: 703-295-1142 | Web | Twitter | Facebook

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Upcoming Dates:

January 9 thru 13 - FCPS Family Math week!

Saturday, January 20 - PTO Deadline to order yearbooks

Monday, January 16 - MLK Day Holiday, No School

Wednesday, Jan 18 - Virginia Growth Assessments

Wednesday, January 18 - PTO Panera Spirit Night 

Friday, January 20 - Virginia Growth Assessments 

Wednesday, January 25 - 2 Hour Early Release 

Thurs & Friday, January 26-27 - No School, Staff Dev. & Teacher Workday

Wednesday, March 8 - Multicultural & Art Fest

FCPS Family Math Week

Mark your calendars for January 9-13, 2023 for a full week of family time with free stories, games, and math activities. Check out https://www.mindresearch.org/fcps-math-week for more information.

Critical and Creative Thinking Strategy Decisions and Outcomes

Decisions and Outcomes thinking strategies are important to practice.  Students must develop an understanding that choosing from alternatives affects events which come next.  Learning to apply decisions and outcomes as a strategy can transfer between academic and social situations.

Decisions and outcomes combines divergent and convergent thinking.  Taken a step further, it results in considering not only short-term effects, but longer-term consequences and implications. 

For example, students use decisions and outcomes to analyze character decisions or consider ways to craft a compelling story plot. 

Try this:

• Playing strategy games can be a fun way to practice decisions and outcomes. Choosing to make a certain “play” or move will perhaps determine how many points will be earned, or how the next turn will be set.
• Talk with your child about a character in a book he or she is reading. Did the decisions the character make change the outcome of the story?  Would your child change the decision the character made? 
• Play a game of “Would You Rather,” and make sure everyone follows up with an explanation of their valid/reasonable decision.
• Other questions to support decisions and outcomes
  1. If ___ occurred, what would happen next?
  2. What would happen if there were no___?
  3. What if___?

Information from:

https://www.fcps.edu/academics/elementary-school-academics-k-6/advanced-academics/critical-and-creative-thinking

 

SAVE THE DATE!

On March 8, 2023, from 6:30-8:30 PM Crossfield will celebrate our great diversity with a wonderful event! You don't want to miss the Multicultural & Art Fest! Mark your calendars and plan to be here! We can't wait! Look for more information soon about how you can participate!

Winter Virginia Growth Assessments

Students in grades 3-6 will take Virginia Growth Assessments in Reading and Math on January 18th and 20th.  Please direct questions to our school testing coordinator, Lea Fadden, or your student’s teacher.

Monitors Needed!

Crossfield is in need of student monitors to assist with various classes and students from 9:00am-4pm. This hourly position pays 16.36 per hour and can be part-time or full-time. The hours are flexible.

The application link is here. Please contact Mr. Granieri with questions at [email protected].

Yearbooks on Sale Now!!

Purchase your Yearbooks today at the school store. The cost is only $25. Submit your orders by January 20, 2023 to guarantee a copy. Order online at the school store - Credit Card, Check or Cash payment are all accepted. Yearbooks will be delivered to your child's classroom during the last month of school. Don't miss your opportunity to reserve your copy! If you have any questions, email [email protected]  

Attn:  5th and 6th Grade Families Crossfield vs. Navy Basketball Game: Coaches Needed!

It’s back! The Crossfield versus Navy basketball game is scheduled for April 28th.  We are looking to fill TEAM CROSSFIELD with parent coaches, 6th grade players and spirited kids.  

Please sign up here if you are interested in coaching.  A separate registration will be sent out for 6th grade basketball players and 5th and 6th grade spirit squad.  GO CROSSFIELD!

Support Crossfield:  

Amazon Smile

When you shop at smile.amazon.com, a percentage of your purchases will go to Crossfield Elementary PTO's fundraising efforts 

To use AmazonSmile through your Amazon app, go into the main menu of the Amazon app and tap into 'Settings'. Tap 'AmazonSmile' and follow the on-screen instructions to turn AmazonSmile on and designate your charity to Crossfield Elementary PTO.  You can also register at smile.amazon.com and designate your charity to Crossfield Elementary PTO.

Harris Teeter Together in Education Program

 Crossfield proudly joins Harris Teeter's Together in Education program to help raise funds for our school. Simply give the cashier our code, 5139, and your VIC card when you check out or log in to your Harris Teeter profile at harristeeter.com and click on My Account. Once your card is linked, Crossfield will receive a percentage of your Harris Teeter brand purchases credited back to our account for the entire school year. 

Box Tops for Education

When you see this label on any product you purchase (like Cheerios!), use the Box Tops app to scan your receipt within 14 days of purchase. BoxTops are worth 10¢ for our school and add up quickly.  The app will find participating products purchased at any store and instantly add cash to our school’s earnings online.  Download the app here:  https://btfe.smart.link/c2jjdifkw?referral_code=PPLA6UQE

Tutor.com 

Imagine the doors of opportunity that could be opened for ALL students if each had access to unlimited academic support before, during, or after school at no cost to their families. Guess what? This exists for FCPS students! Through our partnership with Tutor.com, students have unlimited access to live, 24/7, 1-to-1, on-demand tutoring in Schoology.

Click here for more information on how it works.

CTE Summer Camp

The Career and Technical Education (CTE) office is once again planning an engaging summer enrichment program for students! For our current kindergarten to 6th grade students, we have Tech Adventure Camp. Click here for details.

Covid Case Manager

Crossfield has a Covid Case Manager this school year, Ms. Stefanie Ragano. You may include her on emails alerting Crossfield that your child has tested positive. Ms. Ragano will communicate with families with the official letter and a timeline for returning to school for covid-positive students. Ms. Ragano’s email is [email protected].

2791 Fox Mill Road, Herndon, VA 20171  | Main Office: 703-295-1100
Attendance: 703-295-1142 | Web | Twitter | Facebook

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Upcoming Dates:

January 9 thru 13 - FCPS Family Math week!

Saturday, January 14 - PTO Deadline to order yearbook

Wednesday, January 18 - PTO Panera Spirit Night 

FCPS Family Math Week

Mark your calendars for January 9-13, 2023 for a full week of family time with free stories, games, and math activities. Check out https://www.mindresearch.org/fcps-math-week for more information.

Critical and Creative Thinking Strategy Decisions and Outcomes

Decisions and Outcomes thinking strategies are important to practice.  Students must develop an understanding that choosing from alternatives affects events which come next.  Learning to apply decisions and outcomes as a strategy can transfer between academic and social situations.

Decisions and outcomes combines divergent and convergent thinking.  Taken a step further, it results in considering not only short-term effects, but longer-term consequences and implications. 

For example, students use decisions and outcomes to analyze character decisions or consider ways to craft a compelling story plot. 

Try this:

• Playing strategy games can be a fun way to practice decisions and outcomes. Choosing to make a certain “play” or move will perhaps determine how many points will be earned, or how the next turn will be set.
• Talk with your child about a character in a book he or she is reading. Did the decisions the character make change the outcome of the story?  Would your child change the decision the character made? 
• Play a game of “Would You Rather,” and make sure everyone follows up with an explanation of their valid/reasonable decision.
• Other questions to support decisions and outcomes
  1. If ___ occurred, what would happen next?
  2. What would happen if there were no___?
  3. What if___?

Information from:

https://www.fcps.edu/academics/elementary-school-academics-k-6/advanced-academics/critical-and-creative-thinking

Monitors Needed!

Crossfield is in need of student monitors to assist with various classes and students from 9:00am-4pm. This hourly position pays 16.36 per hour and can be part-time or full-time. The hours are flexible.

The application link is here. Please contact Mr. Granieri with questions at [email protected].

Support Crossfield:  

Amazon Smile

When you shop at smile.amazon.com, a percentage of your purchases will go to Crossfield Elementary PTO's fundraising efforts 

To use AmazonSmile through your Amazon app, go into the main menu of the Amazon app and tap into 'Settings'. Tap 'AmazonSmile' and follow the on-screen instructions to turn AmazonSmile on and designate your charity to Crossfield Elementary PTO.  You can also register at smile.amazon.com and designate your charity to Crossfield Elementary PTO.

Harris Teeter Together in Education Program

 Crossfield proudly joins Harris Teeter's Together in Education program to help raise funds for our school. Simply give the cashier our code, 5139, and your VIC card when you check out or log in to your Harris Teeter profile at harristeeter.com and click on My Account. Once your card is linked, Crossfield will receive a percentage of your Harris Teeter brand purchases credited back to our account for the entire school year. 

Box Tops for Education

When you see this label on any product you purchase (like Cheerios!), use the Box Tops app to scan your receipt within 14 days of purchase. BoxTops are worth 10¢ for our school and add up quickly.  The app will find participating products purchased at any store and instantly add cash to our school’s earnings online.  Download the app here:  https://btfe.smart.link/c2jjdifkw?referral_code=PPLA6UQE

Tutor.com 

Imagine the doors of opportunity that could be opened for ALL students if each had access to unlimited academic support before, during, or after school at no cost to their families. Guess what? This exists for FCPS students! Through our partnership with Tutor.com, students have unlimited access to live, 24/7, 1-to-1, on-demand tutoring in Schoology.

Click here for more information on how it works.

Covid Case Manager

Crossfield has a Covid Case Manager this school year, Ms. Stefanie Ragano.  You may include her on emails alerting Crossfield that your child has tested positive. Ms. Ragano will communicate with families with the official letter and a timeline for returning to school for covid-positive students. Ms. Ragano’s email is [email protected].

2791 Fox Mill Road, Herndon, VA 20171  | Main Office: 703-295-1100
Attendance: 703-295-1142 | Web | Twitter | Facebook

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Upcoming Dates:

Wednesday, Dec 14 - PTO - Lucia's Spirit Night 

December 19 thru Jan 2 - Winter Break, No School 

Portrait of a Graduate

One of the POG Attributes we focus on at Crossfield and across FCPS is being a Collaborator. What are some of the characteristics of a good Collaborator? 

• Respects divergent thinking to engage others in thoughtful discussion.
• Demonstrates the ability to work interdependently within a group to promote learning, increase productivity, and achieve common goals.
• Analyzes and constructs arguments and positions to ensure examination of a full range of viewpoints.
• Seeks and uses feedback from others to adapt ideas and persist in accomplishing difficult tasks.

How can you support your child’s Collaboration skills? Share examples of how you were a Collaborator during your day or within your job. Provide specific examples and explain how these skills helped you. 

“I was a Collaborator today when I ___________________. This was helpful because_______________.”

 

Lucia's Spirit Night

On Wednesday, December 14, help support our school and a terrific local business. Join us at Lucia's (2531 John Milton Drive) from 11:00 am-10:00 pm for a delicious lunch or dinner. Click here for additional details. 

*Valid for Dine-in, Carry-out, Delivery or Curbside. Not valid on online orders.

Support Crossfield:  Holiday Shopping Edition

Here are three simple (and FREE) ways to support Crossfield this holiday season.  

Amazon Smile

When you shop at smile.amazon.com, a percentage of your purchases will go to Crossfield Elementary PTO's fundraising efforts 

To use AmazonSmile through your Amazon app, go into the main menu of the Amazon app and tap into 'Settings'. Tap 'AmazonSmile' and follow the on-screen instructions to turn AmazonSmile on and designate your charity to Crossfield Elementary PTO.  You can also register at smile.amazon.com and designate your charity to Crossfield Elementary PTO.

Harris Teeter Together in Education Program

 Crossfield proudly joins Harris Teeter's Together in Education program to help raise funds for our school. Simply give the cashier our code, 5139, and your VIC card when you check out or log in to your Harris Teeter profile at harristeeter.com and click on My Account. Once your card is linked, Crossfield will receive a percentage of your Harris Teeter brand purchases credited back to our account for the entire school year. 

Box Tops for Education

When you see this label on any product you purchase (like Cheerios!), use the Box Tops app to scan your receipt within 14 days of purchase. BoxTops are worth 10¢ for our school and add up quickly.  The app will find participating products purchased at any store and instantly add cash to our school’s earnings online.  Download the app here:  https://btfe.smart.link/c2jjdifkw?referral_code=PPLA6UQE

Tutor.com 

Imagine the doors of opportunity that could be opened for ALL students if each had access to unlimited academic support before, during, or after school at no cost to their families. Guess what? This exists for FCPS students! Through our partnership with Tutor.com, students have unlimited access to live, 24/7, 1-to-1, on-demand tutoring in Schoology.

Click here for more information on how it works.

Covid Case Manager

Crossfield has a Covid Case Manager this school year, Ms. Stefanie Ragano.  You may include her on emails alerting Crossfield that your child has tested positive. Ms. Ragano will communicate with families with the official letter and a timeline for returning to school for covid-positive students. Ms. Ragano’s email is [email protected].

2791 Fox Mill Road, Herndon, VA 20171  | Main Office: 703-295-1100
Attendance: 703-295-1142 | Web | Twitter | Facebook

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Upcoming Dates:

Friday, Dec 9 - PTO - Sweet Treats Buffet 

Wednesday, Dec 12  - Winter Pajama Jam!

Wednesday, Dec 14 - PTO - Lucia's Spirit Night 

December 19 thru Jan 2 - Winter Break, No School 

Sweet Treats Buffet - Friday, December 9 Lots of slots are still available! Sign-up Here!

The annual Sweet Treat Buffet for the Crossfield Teachers and Staff will be Friday, December 9. Teachers and staff will enjoy a warm beverage as they pack their goody boxes full of holiday treats! 

We are 2 days out and have lots of sweets still in need of being filled! Slots still in greatest need to be filled are: cookies (homemade or store bought) baked goods (anything goes), candy & other pre-packaged treats (ex.holiday themed Reese trees, hershey kisses, Lindt truffles, Ghirardelli's, etc.) Healthier items (Clemintines, PopSmart, 100% fruit bars)! Please package any home baked goods in individual portions! 

2022 Holiday Giving at Crossfield

You Can Offer Hope to Families in Need

If you would like to help some of the Crossfield families in need of holiday assistance this year, please follow these instructions:

1. Purchase a gift card(s) to Wal-Mart and/or Target (preferably in $20 increments).
2. Write the amount on the gift card.
3. Bring the gift card to Crossfield’s main office by Friday, December 2, 2022.

How to Inspire Kids to Give 

It can be challenging for kids to see how donating money is meaningful. A few easy, stay-at-home ways you can provide your children inspiration for giving include: 

• Read books about the importance of giving. Some examples include: Those Shoes, The Spiffiest Giant in Town, The Gift Inside the Box, What Is Given from the Heart, or Under the Lemon Moon
• Have a family movie to watch a film that encourages the spirit of giving (after checking commonsensemedia.org, of course). Gandhi, The Ultimate Gift, Pollyanna, Batkid Begins, Pay It Forward or Millions, to name a few.
• After your children feel inspired, you may be able to encourage them to include a few dollars from their own piggy bank to help with holiday giving at Crossfield. 

For more information, please contact Lea Fadden at [email protected].  

Lucia's Spirit Night

On Wednesday, December 14, help support our school and a terrific local business. Join us at Lucia's (2531 John Milton Drive) from 11:00 am-10:00 pm for a delicious lunch or dinner. Click here for additional details. 

*Valid for Dine-in, Carry-out, Delivery or Curbside. Not valid on online orders.

Tutor.com 

Imagine the doors of opportunity that could be opened for ALL students if each had access to unlimited academic support before, during, or after school at no cost to their families. Guess what? This exists for FCPS students! Through our partnership with Tutor.com, students have unlimited access to live, 24/7, 1-to-1, on-demand tutoring in Schoology.

Click here for more information on how it works.

Thank you Crossfield!!

A big thank you to all who participated in the Square 1 Art fundraiser.  By ordering your child’s amazing art on memorable keepsakes, you celebrated your child’s creativity AND helped raise over $2,000 for our school!!!!  

If you missed out on ordering or would like to order additional unique gifts, you can order (and ship directly to your house) year round. Artwork from previous years is available as well.

www.square1art.com

New this year: keepsakes will be shipped directly to the address you provided when ordering. Contact Emily Simon ([email protected]) with questions. Thank you for your support! 

Covid Case Manager

Crossfield has a Covid Case Manager this school year, Ms. Stefanie Ragano.  You may include her on emails alerting Crossfield that your child has tested positive. Ms. Ragano will communicate with families with the official letter and a timeline for returning to school for covid-positive students. Ms. Ragano’s email is [email protected].

2791 Fox Mill Road, Herndon, VA 20171  | Main Office: 703-295-1100
Attendance: 703-295-1142 | Web | Twitter | Facebook

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

Upcoming Dates:

Thursday, December 1 - PTO - Meadowlark Winter Walk of Lights

Thursday, Dec 1 - PTO - Square 1 Art orders due 

Friday, Dec 9 - PTO - Sweet Treats Buffet 

Wednesday, Dec 14 - PTO - Lucia's Spirit Night 

December 19 thru Jan 2 - Winter Break, No School 

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Spotlight

The five competencies of Social Emotional Learning:

Self-Awareness

Self-Management

Responsible Decision-Making

Relationship Skills

Social Awareness

With the busy holiday season upon us, it may seem overwhelming to put one more thing on your list, but there are many opportunities to focus on children’s social emotional development this time of year.  Getting kids involved in the holidays and identifying their feelings along the way is a fun and easy way to encourage SEL development.  Two articles with easy resources to implement during the holidays are 4 Tips to Support Social and Emotional Learning During the Holidays and Social & Emotional Development During the Holidays. 

PTO Sponsored Square 1 Art

If you haven’t had a chance to order yet, you’re in luck. Our Square 1 Art order deadline is EXTENDED TO THIS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1st!!! This is the final date to have 33% of your purchase go back to the school. (You may place additional orders all year, but Crossfield will only earn 15% on orders after Dec. 1st.) Thanks for raising money for our school by buying these special keepsakes! Visit https://www.square1art.com to order today and receive your items in time for the holiday season! Emily Simon is the Square 1 Art Coordinator. 

Crossfield Winter Walk of Lights at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens

Join the Crossfield community for Winter Walk of Lights on Thursday, December 1st, 2022.  The Winter Walk is more than a half-mile long, one-way route providing an enchanting and safe evening activity.  Crossfield will have a dedicated check-in table to pick up your discounted $13 tickets.  You may arrive anytime between 5:30 and 9pm to enter the gardens. Please put an estimated time your family intends to arrive. We won't hold you to it, but it will help us gauge crowds and manage volunteers. Purchase your discounted tickets before November 28th, 2022!  

We are excited to share that our friends at the Reimann Group Realtors are generously providing 50 vouchers to be redeemed the night of the event for a S'mores kit to enjoy while there. We will randomly select 50 names from the list of people who have purchased tickets by NOVEMBER 22nd. If selected, the voucher will be included with your entry ticket envelope to pick up upon arrival.

Click Here - Purchase Crossfield Meadowlark Tickets

2022 Holiday Giving at Crossfield

You Can Offer Hope to Families in Need

If you would like to help some of the Crossfield families in need of holiday assistance this year, please follow these instructions:

1. Purchase a gift card(s) to Wal-Mart and/or Target (preferably in $20 increments).
2. Write the amount on the gift card.
3. Bring the gift card to Crossfield’s main office by Friday, December 2, 2022.

How to Inspire Kids to Give 

It can be challenging for kids to see how donating money is meaningful. A few easy, stay-at-home ways you can provide your children inspiration for giving include: 

• Read books about the importance of giving. Some examples include: Those Shoes, The Spiffiest Giant in Town, The Gift Inside the Box, What Is Given from the Heart, or Under the Lemon Moon
• Have a family movie to watch a film that encourages the spirit of giving (after checking commonsensemedia.org, of course). Gandhi, The Ultimate Gift, Pollyanna, Batkid Begins, Pay It Forward or Millions, to name a few.
• After your children feel inspired, you may be able to encourage them to include a few dollars from their own piggy bank to help with holiday giving at Crossfield. 

For more information, please contact Lea Fadden at [email protected].  

Sweet Treats Buffet - Friday, December 9

The annual Sweet Treats Buffet for the Crossfield Teachers and Staff will be Friday, December 9.

Teachers and staff will enjoy a warm beverage as they pack their goody boxes full of holiday treats!  

We need help with donations of lots of sweets and treats. Anything goes - individually portioned cookies, brownies, cupcakes, baked goods, candy, chocolates, fudge, etc.  Healthier items and non-food treats are welcome too! Please package any home baked goods in individual portions, snack size baggies work great!

Please sign up to contribute Here! 

Tutor.com 

Imagine the doors of opportunity that could be opened for ALL students if each had access to unlimited academic support before, during, or after school at no cost to their families. Guess what? This exists for FCPS students! Through our partnership with Tutor.com, students have unlimited access to live, 24/7, 1-to-1, on-demand tutoring in Schoology.

Click here for more information on how it works.

Spirit Wear

The Crossfield Elementary School holiday sale is on until November 30th.  Save 20% all of November on everything in the store.  Free shipping on all orders over $75! Choose from hundreds of spirit wear designs and garments. Guaranteed delivery by Dec 23rd or its FREE! 

Visit:  https://1stplace.sale/97237 

Covid Case Manager

Crossfield has a Covid Case Manager this school year, Ms. Stefanie Ragano.  You may include her on emails alerting Crossfield that your child has tested positive. Ms. Ragano will communicate with families with the official letter and a timeline for returning to school for covid-positive students. Ms. Ragano’s email is [email protected].

2791 Fox Mill Road, Herndon, VA 20171  | Main Office: 703-295-1100
Attendance: 703-295-1142 | Web | Twitter | Facebook