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 Our Cubbies enjoying Winter Spirit Week with Twin/Multiples Day!
 Cub Run Foodies giving their feedback to Food & Nutrition Services during the FCPS Food Show!
Upcoming Dates
December 15-19: Winter Spirit Week
December 22-January 2: Winter Break-School and Office Closed
January 5: School Resumes
January 6: Cultural/Religious Observance- Three Kings Day/Epiphany
January 7: Cultural/Religious Observance- Orthodox Christmas
January 9: Principals Walking Club - 8:05am - Gym
January 12-16: C.A.R.E.S. Spirit Week
January 19: No School - Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
January 24: PTA Ice Skating Event
January 28: End of 2nd Quarter- 2-Hour Early Release - Dismissal at 1:25pm
January 29: No School for Students - Staff Development Day
January 30: No School for Students - Teacher Workday
2025-26 school year calendar
Cubbie News
Dear Cub Run Families and Friends,
As we head into winter break, we find ourselves reflecting on the incredible energy that has filled our halls this month. It has been a joy to see our community come together to celebrate our students' growth and shared school spirit.
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our PTA Book Fair and PTA Family Game Night! Seeing so many of our families browsing for books and engaging in some friendly competition over board games was the perfect way to head into the holidays. These events are special, and we truly appreciate the PTA and our volunteers for making them such a success. We are also grateful for all of the donations for the winter cheer for our staff. Thank you to everyone who donated!
Whether you are traveling to see loved ones or enjoying time at home, we wish you a restful, safe, and wonderful winter break. This is a well-deserved time for our students to recharge their batteries and spend quality time with family.
Our main office and school will be closed for all students from Monday, December 22 through Friday, January 2. Our community messages will resume on January 7. We are so proud of the progress our Cubbies have made in 2025 and we look forward to seeing all of our students back on Monday, January 5, 2026 ready to dive into a brand-new year of learning and discovery!
Warm regards,
Melissa Miller, Principal
Nausheen Haider, Assistant Principal
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Winter Spirit Week - December 15-19
Our Cubbies have two more days left to show their winter spirit! Thursday is "Sparkle and Shine" - wear sparkles, silver and gold! Friday is "Comfy Cozy" - wear comfy and cozy clothing!
Yearbook Cover Contest
Cubbies, you can use the winter break to work on your art pieces! Please see below for directions on submitting a yearbook design for our cover contest.
THEME: "Stronger Together"
REQUIREMENTS:
• Start with an 8 1/2 x 11 piece of white paper.
• Create a vertical piece of art – horizontal pieces cannot be used on the
cover.
• You may use crayons, colored pencils or markers.
• If you use crayon or colored pencil, press hard. You want your colors to be
dark and vibrant. Lightly colored artwork will not print well.
• Include the school’s name, Cub Run Elementary, and the school year, 2025-
2026.
• Artwork must be original and it must reflect a vision of the theme:
Stronger Together.
HOW DO I ENTER THE CONTEST?:
• Give your original artwork to your teacher before the contest deadline.
• Include your name, grade and teacher’s name on the back. Please use
pencil to write this information on the back of the artwork.
• Artwork is due no later than January 9 2026.
Winners will be announced mid-March. The first-place winner’s artwork will be featured on the front cover of the yearbook.
QUESTIONS?: Contact Christina Davis-Luczak at cddavis.11@gmail.com.
Winter Break Literacy Adventures
Engaging in literacy activities over winter break helps students maintain the reading, writing, and speaking skills they built during the first half of the school year. Even a little daily practice, such as these 10 fun family activities, helps ensure they return to school confident and ready to continue growing in literacy. Enjoy these literacy adventures as a family!
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Principals Walking Club - January 9
Friday, January 9 will be our next Principals Walking Club from 8:05-8:30am! Students are invited to join Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Haider, and other staff members in the gym for a morning walk to start the day off strong!
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Positivity Project
This week, our school is focusing on the Other People Mindset of Supporting Others When They Struggle. This means when other people are struggling, we do our best to help them out.
Supporting other people when they struggle is a critical part of being human. There are many different approaches to helping people who are struggling. These can include listening while they describe an event and their feelings about it, taking action to help people in need, or simply being there and sitting together in silence. Everyone faces tough days and needs support, and this support leads to a chain of prosocial behavior that makes us feel good about ourselves and our group.
To practice and encourage this Other People Mindset at home, please visit The Positivity Project’s mobile-friendly P2 for Families (available in English and Spanish), where you will watch a video together and discuss a quote and three questions. Below are links to this week’s P2 for Families lessons. Click on the grade level that best meets your child’s needs.
Thank you for your support!
Fall Picture Ordering
Interested in ordering Fall photos and retakes? Use the QR code in the image below to locate your student's photo and order accordingly.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- FCPS Showcases Success
- Be Among the First to Hear About School Delays/Closings
- Winter Resources for Families
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
Winter Resources for Families
A list of resources has been compiled for students and families in case they or someone they know needs assistance while schools are closed for winter break. Please visit FCPS’ winter resources page for information on academic support, mental health support, and county resources related to food, clothing, housing, and other needs.
Even If School Is Closed, Learning Can Continue!
We encourage students to take advantage of fun learning opportunities during the upcoming winter break and on snow days. Consider these winter activities to blend education and play at home.
Reminders
Attendance
Reporting Student Absences
We are committed to partnering with families to promote positive attendance habits. Whenever your child is unable to attend school, please let us know. Reporting absences helps our staff support students and connect them with resources they may need.
Full-day absences can be reported in SIS ParentVUE. Parents can also report absences by either method below:
Cub Run Attendance Phone Line: 703-633-7575
Cub Run Attendance mailbox: CubRunElem.Attendance@fcps.edu
Parents may monitor their child’s attendance records in SIS ParentVUE.
Attendance Codes in SIS ParentVUE Explained
Attendance codes in SIS ParentVUE are assigned by school staff to better identify the reasons behind student absences. This allows us to respond thoughtfully and provide appropriate support. Visit the FCPS Attendance Policy webpage to learn more about the codes.
When Your Child Is Sick
It is also important to keep your child home when they are sick. The Can My Child Go to School? webpage provides helpful recommendations on when to keep your child home.
For instance, a child should attend school if they have cold symptoms, as long as they are feeling like they can participate in school activities. However, if they have severe, uncontrolled, or rapid coughing; wheezing; or difficulty breathing, definitely keep them home and contact your health care provider.
Be Informed, Stay Involved!
Contacts
Cub Run Main Office: 703-633-7500
Cub Run Attendance Phone Line: 703-633-7575
Cub Run Attendance mailbox: CubRunElem.Attendance@fcps.edu
Technology Support for Families/Parent Help Desk: 1-833-921-3277
Parent Information Phone Lines/Support for parents who do not speak English as their first language: Parent Information Phone Lines
Parent and Student technology support: IT Support Portal
FCPS Free and Reduced Meals Information & Application: Information
Melissa Miller, Principal, mhmiller@fcps.edu
Nausheen Haider, Assistant Principal, nfhaider@fcps.edu
Brittney Kalbaugh, Administrative Assistant, bmkalbaugh@fcps.edu
Namrata Saxena, Student Information Assistant, nsaxena@fcps.edu
Christina Davis-Luczak, Office Assistant, cddavislucza@fcps.edu
Helen Seo, Family Liaison, hseo@fcps.edu
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