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Dear Cherry Run Families,
Welcome back! It has been wonderful to see our hallways filled with energy and laughter again following the recent winter storm. There is a special kind of magic in seeing our Cardinals reunite with their friends and teachers after a few days away.
While the snow and ice certainly provided some beautiful scenery, and hopefully some legendary sledding memories, nothing quite beats the hum of a productive classroom.
We want to extend a sincere thank you to all our Cardinal families for your patience and cooperation during the weather-related closures and delays. Your efforts in ensuring a safe and smooth re-entry this week, while navigating those icy sidewalks and slushy drop-off lanes, were very much appreciated.
With the temperatures bouncing back and forth between freezing and sunshine, our Lost & Found bin is currently overflowing with heavy coats, lonely mittens, and stray scarves. If your student is missing a layer (or two!), please encourage them to peek in the cafeteria hallway this week. We would love to reunite these items with their rightful owners!
Have a warm and safe weekend ahead!
Sincerely,
Maura Donahue and Miranda Goss
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2/10 PTA Meeting
2/16 Student Holiday-President's Day
2/17 Student Holiday-Teacher Workday
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Let’s Help Warm Up FCPS
Warm Up FCPS – Divisionwide Spirit Day
Tired of all the cold weather? Let’s warm up with a little school spirit across the division!
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid is encouraging all FCPS students, teachers, and staff to shake the wrinkles out of their brightest outfits and tropical wear to help brighten everyone’s moods on Thursday, February 19.
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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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Cell Phone Policy Reminder
Help Keep Cherry Run ES Phone-Free!
Please remind your student that cell phones and personal devices (AirPods, earbuds, headsets, other items connected to the internet) must be off and away for the entire school day (bell to bell). Cell phones are also not permitted to be used as an instructional tool.
FCPS’ cell phone policy helps students stay focused, safe, and engaged at school. Visit FCPS’ cell phone policy webpage for more information and answers to frequently asked questions, including consequences for cell phone policy violations and exceptions for students with medical conditions or IEP/504 plans.
If you need to contact your student during the school day, please call our front office at 703-923-2800.
Meal Kits for Fasting Students
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.
Resources from our Family Liaison
Cherry Run Families
As reminder, ECHO and LCAC our two local organizations available to families in our area who might need a little extra help and support.
Military Families
The DMV can feel so big and vast, it can be tough to connect with others. Local military spouse clubs offer ways for spouses to connect, volunteer, and explore the DMV area. Membership is a small fee. Open to active duty, retired, and reservist spouses. Take a chance and join!
Air & Space Force Spouses' Club of Washington DC
Army Spouses' Club of the Greater Washington Area
Coast Guard Spouses' Club of Washington DC
Marine Officer Spouses’ Club of Washington DC
Naval Officer Spouses' Club of Washington DC
Dual Language Immersion
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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