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Important Dates
January 19- Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday, no school
January 21- Virtual PTA Meeting, 7:00 pm (link will be shared prior to the meeting)
January 28- End of 2nd Quarter, 2-Hour Early Release, students dismissed at 1:25 pm
January 29- No School, Staff Development Day
January 29- Kindergarten Registration Day, no appointment needed 9:00 am-4:00 pm
January 30- No School, Teacher Workday
February 4- Grade 4 Winter Strings Concert in gym, 6:00 pm
February 4- Grades 5 & 6 Winter Strings Concert in gym, 7:00 pm
February 16- Presidents' Day- no school
February 17- Teacher Workday- no school
February 18- 3 Hour Early Release Day, students dismissed at 12:25 pm
A Message from the Principal
In the coming weeks, FCPS will be administering the Student Experience Survey to all students in grades 3-12. It will help the school division better understand students’ experiences in our schools. It will take about 30 minutes and be completed during school hours on February 26, 2026. If you would like to view the survey, please visit the Student Experience Survey webpage at www.fcps.edu/student-experience-survey.
If you do not want your child to participate in the survey, you may opt them out using the online form on the Student Experience Survey webpage or let the Centre Ridge Office know you need an opt-out form. You only need to complete the opt-out form by Friday, February 13, if you do not want your child to participate in the Student Experience Survey.
Thank you for supporting our efforts to make improvements in FCPS schools. If you have questions about the Student Experience Survey, please contact research@fcps.edu.
Sincerely,
Erika Aspuria
Principal
 Kindergarten Registration Dates
Do you or a neighbor have a child who will turn 5 before September 30, 2026? It is time to register for Kindergarten! We will hold our first Kindergarten registrations from 9:00-4:00 pm, on both Thursday, January 29th and Friday, January 30th. No appointment is necessary. If you have any questions please reach out to our student registrar, Patricia Kirkpatrick, at pakirkpatric@FCPS.edu or 703-227-2605. Families are welcome to contact our Spanish speaking Family Liaison, Mary Pierri at mpierri@fcps.edu or 703-227-2656.
Family Literacy ESOL Program Schedule
Improve your English language skills and connect with the community. Classes will be held online from 6:00-8:00 pm on Mondays and Wednesdays. Contact Mary Pierri at 703-227-2656 or mpierri@fcps.edu for more information.
 Strategies for Better Sleep
Sleep is essential to good health, and getting enough sleep has big benefits to your physical and mental health and well-being. Sleep is restorative, allowing your body time to recover and repair.
This is true for your child, too. In fact, adequate sleep in children supports healthy brain development, learning, and memory consolidation, as well as their mood. And it is important for a strong immune system and the prevention of infections. Read about how much sleep a person needs and get some sleep strategies you can use with your family.
 Seeing Different Perspectives in Language Arts
Our students have begun Benchmark Unit 4 in Language Arts, and it’s about points of view. Students in K-5 will be learning about why and how people create stories, and how to understand different perspectives. Grade six students will learn how a person’s life shapes their point of view.
Connect with your child’s learning at school with these fun questions and hands-on activities at home:
- Question: Have you ever disagreed with a friend? How did you see things differently?
- Activity: Make up a silly scenario with your child, like a dinosaur walking down the street or an ice cream thunderstorm. Put on a short play where you and your child each play the role of each other. How does your child think you would react to the silly scenario and why? How would you react if you were your child?
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.
FCPS News
Immunization Events for FCPS Students
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will provide school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students with no out-of-pocket costs. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations. Additional dates will be available throughout the school year.
Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. View immunization resources on the FCPS website.
 Healthy Habits to Reduce the Spread of Flu and Other Germs
Fairfax County is seeing very high levels of influenza (flu) illness. Visits to emergency departments and urgent care centers for flu-like illness have increased, especially among children, and multiple flu outbreaks have occurred in our community and school settings.
Consider these tips from the Fairfax County Health Department to help reduce the spread of flu and other germs.
When Should Your Child Stay Home?
Help your student succeed in school by encouraging them to miss as few days as possible. However, do make sure your student stays home if they are sick. Visit the FCPS website for helpful insights regarding absences and how to work with your child and our school to minimize impacts on learning.
If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to let us know so we can provide assistance, if needed.
 Meal Accommodations Provide Safe, Nutritious Meals
FCPS’s Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) works to ensure every student has access to school meals that are safe, nutritious, and meet their individual dietary needs.
FNS works closely with families to provide reasonable meal accommodations for students whose medical needs affect what they can eat at school. To support students appropriately and safely, families are asked to submit medical documentation to FNS from a U.S. licensed health care provider so we can tailor meals to each child’s needs.
Learn more about the documentation required and the steps to develop a menu for your child.
Access Schoology to Support Your Child
Schoology is the learning management system used in FCPS. Parents and students can use Schoology to view assignments and messages from teachers. Learn more about how to access and navigate Schoology.
Visit the Schoology Snippets YouTube playlist to watch short tutorials that walk you through how to use Schoology.
Need help logging in or accessing Tech Support? Visit the Schoology for Parents page.
Apply for Your Child to Learn in Two Languages
FCPS’ 2026-27 Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Program lottery opens on Monday, January 12. The program offers students in kindergarten and first grade the opportunity to learn in English and another language — French, German, Japanese, Korean, or Spanish — for half of each instructional day.
The online, countywide lottery is open to Fairfax County residents. Families must have a SIS ParentVUE account. Students not currently enrolled in FCPS should register at their base school before applying for the immersion program.
Families applying for first grade must do so by Thursday, February 12, at 4 p.m. Those applying for kindergarten must do so by Monday, March 2, at 4 p.m.
Informational meetings will begin in January. View dates and details on the FCPS calendar. If you have questions, please contact Brigid Williams at 571-423-4600.
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