Upcoming Dates
November 26th-November 28th- Thanksgiving Break
December 4th- Chipotle Spirit Night 5-9pm
December 6th- Oakton High School Holiday Wonderland
December 12th- Mad Science Schoolwide Assembly
December 12th- Chuck E. Cheese Spirit Night
December 15th-December 19th- 6th Grade FLE-HGD
December 16th-December 19th- 5th Grade FLE-HGD
December 17th- 3-Hour Early Release Day
December 18th- 4th Grade FLE-HGD
December 20th-January 2nd- Winter Break
January 22nd- Crossfield's Got Talent Show
Happy Thanksgiving!
Family Life Education-Human Growth and Development (FLE-HGD)
Parents/Guardians, at your convenience you can review all FLE-HGD materials available through the enrolling parent/guardian’s ParentVue account. December 4 at 6:30PM the Oakton Pyramid elementary schools are combining to offer a virtual preview for parents including an opportunity to ask questions: Zoom link https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/94231156397?from=addon.
Fourth grade plans to teach the HGD lesson December 18th, fifth plans to teach lessons December 16 through 19th, and sixth plans to teach lessons December 15-19th. Make-up lessons are not offered, please use the online information to discuss the lesson missed.
Description of grade level programs: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/elementary-family-life-education-fle.
Oakton Pyramid presentation link: https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/94231156397?from=addon
Online Opt out: Parent Digital Consent
Crossfield Giving is Here
 This holiday season, we’re supporting Crossfield families in need, and we invite you to help make their holidays a little brighter. Please consider donating a $25 or $50 gift card from Giant, Target, or Walmart. These donations go directly to families in our school community who could use extra support. Gift cards can be dropped off at the Main Office by Tuesday, December 16. Thank you for helping spread kindness and care this season!
Virginia Quality Birth to Five
FCPS is participating in Virginia Quality Birth to Five (VQB5). VQB5 is Virginia’s system for measuring and supporting quality in early childhood programs so children enter kindergarten ready to learn. VQB5 builds on health and safety standards by measuring the quality of teacher-child interactions and the use of the curriculum. Refer to “VQB5 for Families https://earlychildhoodquality.doe.virginia.gov for more information.
Square1Art Orders Due Friday!
Don’t get distracted by turkey, stuffing, and pies… Square 1 Art orders are due THIS Friday Nov 28th! 33% of your purchase go directly back to the school. Thanks for supporting Crossfield by buying these special keepsakes! All orders will ship directly to your home 2-3 weeks after your purchase. Please email Emily Simon (emsimon@fcps.edu) with questions.
Order online today! square1art.com/shop
Complete Your Federal Impact Aid Survey:
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. Paper forms will be sent home to families this week who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE. Online Impact Aid form is closed. For more information, visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
Chipotle Spirit Night
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Support Crossfield while enjoying dinner at Chipotle on Thursday, December 4 from 5:00-9:00pm. Chipotle will contribute 25% of your order to support our PTO. Order online for pickup using code 2FMBP6Y or show this flyer in the restaurant.
Chipotle Location: 13354 Franklin Farm Road
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Oakton High School Holiday Wonderland
Mad Science Schoolwide Assembly
Get ready for some serious fun! The PTO is thrilled to sponsor a Mad Science schoolwide assembly on Friday, December 12. Students will experience an unforgettable, STEM-packed show featuring incredible chemical reactions, surprising forces, and bubbling potions. With exciting demonstrations and tons of “wow” moments, this high-energy program will spark curiosity and remind students just how amazing science can be! |
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Chuck E. Cheese Spirit Night
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Get ready for games, pizza, and prizes! Join us at Chuck E. Cheese on Friday, December 12 after school until 8:00pm. 20% of the sales spent that evening will be donated to Crossfield Elementary.
Chuck E. Cheese Location: 2465 Centerville Road
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Left Behind
The Left Behind are sad because they have to stay at school instead of heading home to their comfortable home space. When school resumes, please encourage their caretaker to claim and take them home. All items remaining at the end of the second quarter (January 30) will be donated to The Closet in Herndon.
Reminder: Window for Full-Time AAP Referrals Closes on December 15, 2025
Parents/guardians of students in grades 2-7 who would like their student to be considered for full-time advanced academic programs may submit the AAP full-time referral form to Melissa Graham, AART and Mark Granieri, Principal, no later than December 15, 2025.
The window for families to submit a referral for full-time AAP services the first day of school through December 15, annually. Forms for full-time and part-time referrals are available on the Advanced Academic Programs Forms Page. No late referrals for full-time AAP services will be accepted.
Submitting a referral from for full-time AAP services will initiate a process that begins at the local school and is then completed at the central office level. Our school will put together a portfolio that includes multiple data which are considered holistically. At the central office level, a committee of six trained professionals from various schools and roles will review the portfolio materials to determine eligibility for full-time placement. Eligibility decisions are communicated by early April. Parents may request a copy of the portfolio that was submitted after they have been turned in for central selection by emailing Melissa Graham, AART.
If you miss this full-time referral deadline, your student can still be screened for subject specific AAP or part time AAP services for the remainder of the year and submit a referral for the full-time AAP services next fall. Referrals for subject specific and part-time AAP services are screened at the local school.
For more information, please visit the FCPS Advanced Academic Programs website.
Before School Programs Are Back — Registration Opens DEC. 1
The Crossfield PTO is thrilled to bring back Before School Programs after several years on pause during the renovation project!
This winter, we’re offering an exciting lineup featuring Silver Knights Chess Academy, Wize Computing Academy, RoboThink, and Overtime Athletics—there’s something for every interest, from chess and coding to robotics and sports. Programs will be held before school on Wednesdays only, from 8:00–9:00 a.m. The Winter Session runs January 28–March 25, 2026.
Registration opens December 1—details and registration links will be shared after Thanksgiving Break. Stay tuned!
1st Place Swag Holiday Sale
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Our brand-new Crossfield designs and fresh apparel are here—just in time for holiday gifting! Place your orders by Wednesday, December 10 to guarantee delivery by December 23. Plus, enjoy free shipping on orders over $75. Don’t miss your chance to grab the perfect holiday surprises for your Rocket families—Shop HERE! |
Sweet Treats for Teachers & Staff
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On Friday, December 12, our teachers and staff will enjoy a warm beverage as they fill their goodie boxes with holiday treats! We need your help with donations of sweets and treats—anything goes: individually portioned cookies, brownies, baked goods, chocolates, fudge, and more. Healthier items and non-food treats are also welcome.
Please package all items in individual portions—-sign up to contribute here!
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Crossfield's Got Talent Show
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The stage is set—Crossfield’s Got Talent Show is BACK! Registration opens in December for all 3rd–6th graders, so start preparing your act now.
Note: There won’t be a performance component at this year’s Multicultural Event in March—January 22 is your moment to shine on stage!
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3-Hour Early Release Wednesdays
- December 17
- February 25
- March 25
- April 29
- May 20
Basic Needs Assistance
If your family needs assistance (i.e.food, clothing, housing, healthcare, etc.), please contact our school social worker, Sarah Goswick, at segoswick@fcps.edu or 703-295-1125. Sarah will be able to share school and community resources with your family.
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