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Upcoming Dates
March 1: Chipotle Spirit Night
March 2-6: Read Across America Week
March 2-6: National School Breakfast Week
March 8: Daylight Saving Time Begins - Spring Forward
March 12: PTA Science Fair
March 20: No School- Eid al Fitr
March 25: Three-hour Early Release Wednesday - Dismissal at 12:25pm
March 27: Quarter 3 Ends, Early Dismissal at 1:25pm
Cubbie News
 Thank you to all of our families who helped us thank our first responders for supporting our community! We are grateful for the exceptional support from our police and fire departments. We appreciate everyone who wrote notes during bingo night.
Read Across America Week - March 2-6
Read Across America is a National Education Association initiative created for the purpose of spreading the joy and excitement of reading with kids. From March 2-6, students and staff will celebrate our love of reading with our Read Across America Spirit Week.
National School Breakfast Week - March 2-6
Celebrating the Power of School Breakfast
Multiple studies show that school breakfasts are important in supporting overall student health by improving students’ diets and combating food insecurity. Students who eat school breakfast consume more fruit and fiber than their peers.
This National School Breakfast Week, FCPS Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) reminds families that they are dedicated to providing flavorful, healthy, sustainable, and student-focused meals. New menu items have been launched this year based on student feedback.
Want to know what’s for breakfast? Nutrition Services has printable menus available.
Library Access for Students Fasting in Ramadan
For families who would like their student(s) to access the library during lunch, we are requesting this GOOGLE FORM to be completed.
Meal Kits for Fasting Students
From February 18 to March 19, students who are fasting during the day can take school meals home. These kits include one breakfast and one lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.
Families must fill out a request form each week for every student who wants a kit. The first deadline is Wednesday, February 11, for the week of February 16. Please note other important details below:
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Cost: Meals are charged just like a normal school day.
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Pickup: Students must grab their kits at the end of the school day.
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Menu: Kits include school meals that are easy to heat at home.
Visit the Food and Nutrition webpage for forms, deadlines, and other information. Please contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services with any questions at FCPSFNS@fcps.edu or 703-813-4800.
Attendance is Important: Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
As of February 25, Cub Run’s Year to Date Chronic Absenteeism is 10.4%.
School accreditation ratings in Virginia are based on student performance across nine school quality indicators within the state’s Student Performance and Support Framework (SPSF). One of these indicators is chronic absenteeism. Chronic Absenteeism is defined as missing 10% or more of the school year, regardless of reason and whether the absence was excused or unexcused. 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% - that is only 2 days per month on average.
As of February 23, Cub Run’s Year to Date Chronic Absenteeism is 10%, being — away from being in the yellow zone. As we finish out the remainder of this school year, we will continue to update this percentage with you in hopes that we can move into an acceptable chronic absenteeism rate of 10% or lower.
Positivity Project
This week, our school is focusing on the character strength of Cheering Others’ Successes. This means when someone else does well, we are happy for them and show our support.
It's normal to sometimes feel jealous or envious when others succeed, but learning to genuinely celebrate their accomplishments can improve our own happiness and relationships. Supporting others not only helps them feel good but also strengthens our community and creates a positive environment.
Encouraging your child to be happy for others can start with simple actions, such as congratulating a friend, noticing feelings of envy and asking why, or learning from others’ successes. These steps build a supportive culture in families, teams, schools, and communities.
To practice and encourage this Other People Mindset at home, please visit The Positivity Project’s mobile-friendly P2 for Families (available in English and Spanish), where you will watch a video together and discuss a quote and three questions. Below are links to this week’s P2 for Families lessons. Click on the grade level that best meets your child’s needs.
Thank you for your support!
PTA News
Update Date Change: CRES vs VRES Volleyball Game
We wanted to inform you about a scheduling change regarding the upcoming volleyball game. After careful consideration and in light of the recent success of the Westfield High School boys' basketball team, we have decided to move the volleyball game from March 6 to April 10.
We do recognize that April 10 is a teacher workday. However, our cheerleader/dance team coaches, physical education teachers, and administrative teams are fully committed to ensuring this will be a successful and enjoyable evening. We hope that having the day off will allow our students to be well-rested and excited for this great event.
We appreciate your understanding and flexibility as we make this adjustment. If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to reach out.
Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.
Best regards,
Melissa Miller, Principal, Cub Run Elementary School
Dave Gerstner, Principal, Virginia Run Elementary School
2025-2026 Yearbooks Are On Sales Now!
Yearbooks are available for purchase: $25 for a yearbook and $28 for a yearbook with a name imprinted on the front cover.
Please see the flyer below for the QR code for ordering.
Note: "Angel Donation" is an option too if you would like to purchase a yearbook that will be donated to a student that otherwise could not afford to purchase one.
Chipotle Fundraiser for Sixth Grade Celebration - March 1
Help support our 6th grade Cubbies raise funds for their 6th grade celebration this year by visiting Chipotle on 3/1/2026 between 4-8pm. A copy of the flyer will go home the week of 2/18. You can print out the image below as well. When shopping online ensure you use the code provided: F6P4ZXN!
Cub Run Elementary PTA Science Fair – March 12!
 Join us for an evening filled with curiosity, creativity, and hands-on discovery as our talented students showcase their science projects. From experiments and engineering designs to research displays and demonstrations, our Cubbies have been hard at work exploring the world of science!
But that’s not all — this year’s Science Fair will also feature interactive stations and representatives from outstanding local science and STEM organizations. Families will have the opportunity to explore programs, ask questions, and discover ways to continue learning beyond the classroom. Participating organizations include:
What to Expect
✔ Student science projects across grade levels ✔ Hands-on, interactive STEM activities ✔ Opportunities to connect with local science organizations ✔ A fun and inspiring evening for the whole family
Mark your calendars and bring the whole family for this exciting celebration of science at Cub Run. We look forward to seeing you on March 12 from 6–7 PM!
FCPS News
FCPS CARES
Want a quick way to recognize an employee or team? Share an FCPS CARES! Families, colleagues, and students are all invited to submit. The FCPS CARES is automatically sent to the recipient(s) and their supervisor, and is posted on fcps.edu. Additionally, each month one school in our region wins a staff celebration from HR.
Purple Up! Items for Sale
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is gearing up to honor and celebrate its military-connected youth in April, the Month of the Military Child, and on Purple Up! Day!
This year, Virginia will celebrate Purple Up! Day on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Purple Up! Day is a special day for communities to come together and wear purple as a visible gesture of support for our military-connected youth and their families. Purple symbolizes the combined colors of all branches of the military.
FCPS Purple Up! T-shirts and other items are available for purchase now through Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in our Custom Ink online store. These items highlight our gratitude and appreciation for our 14,500 military-connected students and their families. #PurpleUpFCPS!
For more information and/or to connect with FCPS resources, email us at militaryfamilies@fcps.edu.
TJ Twist Presents Techstravaganza
FCPS Middle School Transition Fair
You are invited to FCPS’ Middle School Transition Fair, an evening for families of elementary and middle school students receiving special education services to learn about planning for the future.
At this event, families can meet Career and Transition Services (CTS) representatives and other support staff, learn about postsecondary education, employment, and community supports, and hear from a student and parent panel sharing real transition experiences.
The fair will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2025, from 6:30 to 8:30pm at Luther Jackson Middle School. Language support will be available.
This is a great opportunity to ask questions, connect with resources, and feel more confident about your child’s next steps. Please see this link to register. We hope to see you there!
Reminders
New Visitor Management System
We are excited to announce that our school is now using the new Raptor Visitor Management System (VMS). This upgrade is part of our school’s and FCPS’ ongoing commitment to enhancing school safety and streamlining the process for visitors at our school. The VMS ensures that no visitor is on the sex offender registry.
For most visitors, the user experience will be the same when you check-in at the front office.
But now there is also an app, which can make check-in’s even faster at school. Visitors who choose to download the RaptorSafe App and create a Raptor Passport can pre-verify their information before they get to school. The app will give you a QR code you can use when you check-in at school.
If you have questions or need assistance with the new system, please contact our front office. Thank you for your partnership in keeping our schools safe!
Student Experience Survey
In the coming weeks, FCPS will administer the Student Experience Survey to students in grades 3–12. This survey helps the school division better understand students’ experiences at school. The survey will be administered during the school day between February 23 and March 6 and will take approximately 30 minutes to complete.
Families who would like to review the survey may visit the Student Experience Survey webpage at http://www.fcps.edu/student-experience-survey.
All students in grades 3-6, except those who have opted out, will receive a link to the survey in their FCPS email on February 23. We will administer the survey during the school day between Monday, February 23, and Friday, March 6.
Thank you for your support in helping FCPS improve our schools. If you have questions about the Student Experience Survey, please contact research@fcps.edu.
Benchmark Unit 5: Exploring Technology and Society in Language Arts
Benchmark Unit 5 in Language Arts is about technology and how it can help us solve problems at home, school, and work. Students in K-5 will be learning about technology and society. Grade six students will learn about technology in the 21st century.
Connect with your child’s learning at school with these fun questions and hands-on activities at home:
- Question: If you could invent anything, what would it be?
- Activity: Talk to your child about what daily life was like before today’s advances in technology. Where would you go to find information? How did you stay in touch with friends and family? Ask your child if they think they would like living without modern technology.
At the end of the unit, your child will take their unit magazine home. The magazine includes an activity calendar with fun ways to help students build on what they’re learning at each grade level. You can also find information on how to support your child’s reading at home on the Benchmark Families website.
Learn About Kindergarten at Cub Run
Our kindergarten information session is being held on May 13 at 5:00pm to give parents of students entering school in August an opportunity to learn more about kindergarten at our school.
We recognize that parents are their children’s first teachers. Resources on the School Readiness and Transition to Kindergarten webpage provide parents with ways to support their children to help ensure a smooth transition to kindergarten.
There’s also an easy-to-follow five-step process outlined for registering your child for kindergarten. Register your child today!
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