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Dear Cherry Run Families,
It's hard to believe we are in the home stretch of the school year, with just eight instructional days remaining! We are excited to see our Cardinals finish the year strong and enjoy celebrating their accomplishments with classmates and staff.
This week was filled with memorable experiences, including the completion of end-of-year testing, classroom celebrations, and the 5th-grade field trip to Richmond. We are looking forward to even more fun and special end-of-year activities next week as we wrap up a wonderful school year together.
We hope to see many of you tonight at the PTA Ice Cream Social! It's a great opportunity to connect as a school community and celebrate all that our students have accomplished this year!
Sincerely,
Maura Donahue and Dave Arthur
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- June 9- Band Concert
- June 16- 6th Grade Promotion
- June 17- Last Day of School-Two Hour Early Release (2:05pm)
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Calendar Survey
FCPS values your input as we plan future school calendars. On Friday, June 5, all caregivers and FCPS staff will receive an email from noreply@fcps.edu containing a unique link to complete the FCPS Calendar Survey.
Your feedback matters. Please take a few minutes to share your priorities and perspectives by Monday, June 22, at 11:59 p.m.
Your individual responses will be kept confidential and will not be shared with school staff or used in any way that identifies you or your student. Only aggregate, summary-level results will be reported to the Fairfax County School Board.
If you do not receive a link to the survey or have technical difficulties completing the survey, please contact the FCPS Office of Research and Program Evaluation.
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Puzzle Hunt
Third Annual FCPS Puzzle Hunt Encourages Active Family Fun
The Solving Fun Puzzle Pals have been busy getting ready for the 3rd Annual Fairfax County Public Schools Puzzle Hunt, and it kicks off in only three weeks!
This free event is open to solvers of all ages and is a great way to keep students and families engaged in fun, creative problem-solving over the summer. It also teaches bike and pedestrian safety and encourages active transportation.
New this year: The school with the most solvers will win a special visit from Sue Doku! Sign up for the Puzzle Hunt!
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Summer Resources
Summer Resources Help Students Stay Curious, Healthy, and Busy
The FCPS Summer Resource Guide has activities and tips on a variety of subjects and interests, from camps and activities to health and safety resources.
Be sure to check back over the summer, as more resources may be added.
Learning Doesn’t Take a Vacation and Neither Does Fun!The FCPS Summer Learning webpage offers ideas and strategies for families to keep students curious until August. Summer is the perfect time to help your student explore new interests, reinforce concepts, and stay engaged!
Summer Meals
Summer Meals for StudentsStarting Monday, June 22, no-cost meals will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis at the sites and times listed on the FCPS Summer Food Service Program webpage. Students must remain on-site while eating their meals.
This year, thanks to generous support from Educate Fairfax, families may also receive one no-cost breakfast and lunch per adult at the following elementary schools: Braddock, Dogwood, Glen Forest, Hutchison, Hybla Valley, and London Towne.
Summer sites will continue to be added, so check the Summer Food webpage regularly for updates.
Immunizations
Summer Immunization Events for All FCPS Students
Inspire Health Alliance, in partnership with FCPS, will be providing school-required immunizations this summer. Immunizations will be provided at no out-of-pocket cost to students or families. Registering families will be required to provide insurance information, if applicable, but students without insurance may still participate.
Visit the FCPS and Inspire Health Alliance Student Immunization Events webpage for dates, times, and locations. Additional event dates will be made available and shared four to five weeks prior to the event on the webpage. Additional immunization resources are also available.
Special Education Newsletter
End of Year/Summer Special Education and Section 504 Newsletter
View the latest issue of the FCPS Special Education and Section 504 Newsletter. Topics in this 2026 End of Year/Summer issue include:
- Celebrating 50 Years of IDEA
- A Year of Inclusion in FCPS
- Advancing Success for Twice-Exceptional (2e) Learners
- Extended School Year (ESY)
- Your Guide to a Fun and Inclusive Summer
- Play, Plan, Grow: Summer Activities for Executive Function
- Keep SEL Growing all Summer Long
- New Resources to Support Life after High School
- Make an Impact as a Special Education Teacher
- Fairfax County SEPTA News
Subscribe to the Special Education and Section 504 Newsletter.
Family Resources
Resources for All Families
SUN Bucks Summer Grocery Benefit Program Eligible families may receive grocery benefits to help purchase food for school-aged children during the summer months. Learn more about Virginia's SUN Bucks program: https://www.dss.virginia.gov/relief/food-assistance/sunbucks/
FCPS Summer Meals Program (Summer 2026) Fairfax County Public Schools will provide free summer meals to all children through the Summer Food Service Program. Meals are available on a first-come, first-served basis at designated locations, and children must remain onsite while eating.
Please note: There will be no meal service on June 18–19, 2026, and July 3, 2026.
For additional information, please contact FCPS Food and Nutrition Services.
Resources for Military Families
Military Family Outdoors Guide Blue Star Families offers ideas and resources to help military families connect through outdoor activities and adventures. https://bluestarfam.org/family-life/military-family-outdoors/
Free Summer Camp Opportunities for Military Children Quantico Marine Corps Base shares information about free summer camp opportunities available to military-connected children. https://www.quantico.marines.mil/News/Article/579589/free-summer-camp-opportunities-plentiful-for-military-children/
Our Military Kids Grants Our Military Kids provides grants that fund extracurricular activities, sports, arts programs, tutoring, and camps for children of deployed National Guard, Reserve, and post-9/11 combat-injured service members. https://www.ourmilitarykids.org/
Mental Health Resources
Your Child's Mental Wellness Matters: Access Comprehensive Services
Reach out to the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) for specialized youth mental health services designed to help your child succeed. The CSB has individual and family counseling, psychiatric diagnostic evaluations, medication management, parenting groups, peer support, crisis response, recovery supports that include medication-assisted treatment (MAT), intensive services, and other services.
Contact CSB Entry and Referral to get started by calling 703-383-8500 or emailing csb@fairfaxcounty.gov.
Additional Mental Health Resources
FCPS has resources available to support your child’s mental health. During after-school hours, parents and students who need additional support can use the 988 Lifeline to get free, confidential guidance from trained crisis counselors on how to best help someone experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis. You can call or text the number.
Recent reports have shared an 11% drop in suicides among young people since the rollout of 988. Please note, the hotline is not only for those experiencing suicidal ideation (or thoughts), it is also available for any mental health or substance abuse-related crisis and those with a loved one experiencing those crises or suicidal thoughts.
And as always, if your concern is an emergency, you should call 911.
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