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Dear Cherry Run Families,
Thank you for your help and support this Monday during the 3-hour early release due to the storms that moved through the area. Your partnership in helping ensure the safety of our students is truly appreciated.
Next week, our 5th graders will take their IRW assessment on Monday. We are so proud of the hard work they have put in and all they have accomplished this year. We know they are going to do great!
Believe it or not, next week also marks the end of the third quarter. This year is flying by, and Spring Break is just around the corner. Please keep the following schedule reminders in mind:
• Tomorrow (Friday): Holiday – No school for students or staff
• Next Friday (March 27): End of the third quarter – Two-hour early dismissal
Wishing you a wonderful weekend!
Sincerely,
Maura Donahue and Dave Arthur
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- 3/20 Holiday-No School
- 3/27 End of 3rd Quarter-2 hour early release
- 3/30-4/3 Spring Break
- 4/6 Student Holiday
- 4/10 Student Holiday
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Upcoming State Testing at CRES
As we approach spring testing season, we want to share two important upcoming assessment dates:
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Monday, March 23 – Our 5th grade students will take the IRW SOL (Integrated Reading and Writing Standards of Learning) assessment.
Please help your child do their best by ensuring they get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive at school on time on their testing day.
Thank you for your continued support in helping our students succeed!
If you have any questions, please reach out to Katy Harvey, our School Testing Coordinator – ksharvey@fcps.edu
Parent/Guardian Questionnaire-Principal Evaluation
We Want Your Feedback! Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Questionnaire
On Monday, April 6, parents and guardians of Cherry Run Elementary will receive an email with a link to the FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form. This questionnaire is part of the Performance Evaluation Program and provides an opportunity to share anonymous feedback about our school’s leadership and environment.
Topics covered in the survey include:
✅ Instructional leadership
✅ School climate
✅ Management (human resources and organizational)
✅ Communication and community relations
✅ Culturally responsive and equitable leadership
✅ Professionalism
The questionnaire will be open April 6 - April 19 and will be collected online. When you receive the email from noreply@fcps.edu, please take a few minutes to complete it. Your input is valuable and helps shape the future of our school. Thank you for your time and feedback!
April Statewide Election
April Statewide Election: No School for Students
There will be no school for students on Tuesday, April 21, for the Virginia statewide election. Student activities, athletic practices, and events may proceed as scheduled.
Fairfax County Public Schools will still exceed the required number of instructional hours for students, as set by the Virginia Department of Education.
Kindergarten Registration
Learn About Kindergarten at Cherry Run ES
Our kindergarten open house is being held on April 14, 2026 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!
Contact our registrar, Yasmin Naldo, at 703-923-2800 or ymnaldo@fcps.edu with any questions.
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Family Engagement Survey
Family Engagement Survey to Open March 9
FCPS is administering our Family Engagement Survey, which will be open through Monday, March 23. Your feedback is critical in helping us to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs in our schools.
Survey topics include:
- Welcoming environment.
- Communication.
- Student success.
- Advocacy.
- Family and school partnerships.
- Community partnerships.
The survey will be available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Pashto, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
Parents/caregivers will receive a survey link via email from FCPS on March 9. A survey link will also be posted on FCPS’ website. Paper surveys will be available at each school. Please stay tuned for more information.
Special Education Family Conference-Rescheduled
FCPS’ 2026 Special Education Family Conference has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Marshall High School. Updated conference details are now available on the Special Education Family Conference webpage. Please register for the event. If you registered before, please re-register for the new date. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this date change may cause and appreciate
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Community Conversations
Community Conversations: Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid
As a listening leader, connecting with community members across our school division is critical to FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Her Community Conversations are opportunities for you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Events will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) on:
Child care and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.
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