Upcoming Dates: 

Monday, October 13th- Staff Development Day (Student Holiday)

Wednesday, October 15th- 3 Hour Early Release Day

Monday, October 20th- Holiday (Diwali)

Thursday, October 30th- Screening Process for AAP services Gr. 2-6th @6:30 pm via Zoom

Thursday, October 30th- Fun Run

Friday, October 31st- End of Quarter- 2 Hour Early Release Day

Early Dismissal October 15

Crossfield will dismiss at 1:00pm on Wednesday, October 15. We will use families’ decisions from Sept. 17 as the default decision.

Children requiring supervision from 1-4pm will remain here at Crossfield, and then dismiss at 4pm.

If you need to change your decision from Sept. 17, or if you have forgotten your decision, please complete this form.

A special thank you to all who were able to volunteer for Scholastic’s Family Shopping Night and school shopping last week. We couldn’t have done it without your help!

Regretting not picking something up during Family Shopping Night? Did your little one come home asking about something they saw in the flier but didn’t see at the fair? Want to get an early start on holiday shopping? The online book fair continues through Thursday October 9th! More info can be found here. 

Spirit Wear

Ensuring Student Safety: Register for Volunteer FCPS

At Crossfield Elementary School, our volunteers are a vital part of our school community. We deeply value the time and care they give to our students. 

Recent updates to our volunteer process focus on one primary goal: keeping students safe.

These updates — such as checks against the sex offender registry and, in some cases, criminal background checks — are safety measures that will help us maintain a secure and supportive learning environment for every student in our care. 

We encourage all our parents and community members interested in supporting our students by volunteering at school to visit Volunteer FCPS, click “Learn More,” and then “Sign Up.” After you create a profile, you will view an orientation video and complete a volunteer application. 

Volunteer FCPS ensures a safe, consistent, and welcoming environment at all of our schools. All volunteers must be registered in Volunteer FCPS. This includes individuals who volunteer to chaperone on field trips, work at book fairs, and help out regularly in classrooms, libraries, or cafeterias. Volunteers who work unsupervised with students will also be required to undergo a background check.

Keep an eye out for more information for Field Trip Chaperones coming soon.

As a reminder, all volunteers — and visitors to a school — are required to sign in by scanning their ID at our visitor kiosk. Visit the Volunteer FCPS Frequently Asked Questions page to learn more.

3-Hour Early Release Wednesdays

• October 15   
• November 19
• December 17      
• February 25          
• March 25
• April 29
• May 20   

Shelane's Run 5k, 1k, and Family Day

Please join our Crossfield Team on October 18th for Shelane’s Run. Shelane’s Run 5k/1k and Family Fun day will be held at the Fairfax County Government Center. Activities include a rock wall, face painting, moon bounce, and more!

Shelane’s Run honors Shelane Gaydos, a mother of three girls who tragically lost her battle with severe postpartum depression. 

Proceeds from this event support Shelane’s Fund -- a program that provides financial assistance to mothers and families so they can access life-saving mental health services.

Screening Process Meeting for AAP Services

For families of students in grades 2-6

Learn about the referral and screening process for subject specific, part time and full time advanced academic services.

Thursday, October 30, 2025

6:30 PM via Zoom 

Zoom link will be provided closer to the meeting date.

Medications

Medications MUST be dropped off at Crossfield by a parent. Do not send your child to school with their medications. 

Authorization for Anaphylaxis Action Plan (SE64) - Required for the administration of epinephrine injection(s) as directed by the licensed prescriber.

FCPS Authorization for Virginia Asthma Action Plan (SE65) - Required for the administration of an inhaler as directed by the licensed prescriber.

Medication Authorization (SE 63) - Required for the administration of over-the-counter and prescription medication, with the exception of epinephrine and inhaled medication, as directed by the licensed prescriber/parent/guardian.

Physician’s Referral for Participation in Physical Education (SE200) - Complete if a modified physical education program is needed

Specific Health Care Procedures Authorization (SE 180)- Complete for physical condition(s) for which the specific procedure is to be performed.

Special Diets

All dietary accommodation requests related to food allergies, texture modifications, or other dietary needs are now handled via a centralized process. Click here to see the steps. Please note that the Medical Dietary Accommodation Form requires a doctor’s signature.

Here Comes the Bus Mobile App

If your student’s bus is delayed, you may access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app (School Code: 28982) to receive the delayed bus report. Email messages will be sent to announce significant bus delays. Please contact the Transportation Office at 703-249-7000 with any additional questions. For concerns after 5:30 p.m., contact the FCPS Office of Safety and Security at 571-423-2000. For assistance with the Here Comes the Bus mobile app, please contact 571-423-2400.

Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE to make sure you receive email messages about bus delays.