From the PTA
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Let’s take a moment to recognize and thank the amazing teachers at Cherry Run for all they do to support and inspire our children. Please don’t forget to show appreciation for our wonderful specials teachers—art, music, PE, Spanish and library—who play an important role in our students' learning and creativity.
Ways to Show Your Appreciation:
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Write a note or card – A heartfelt message from a student or parent goes a long way.
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Have your child draw a picture – Younger students can express their gratitude through art.
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Send in a small treat or favorite snack – Check if your teacher has a favorites list.
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Volunteer your time – Offer to help with classroom needs or prep work.
Please also note: Monday, May 12 will be a three-hour early release day.
Top PTA Volunteer Needs
1. New Families Committee
2. Teacher Appreciation Week
3. Membership Committee
Find the complete list of volunteer opportunities here: CRES PTA Volunteer Interest List 2024/2025
Contact: Marcia Lundin at volunteer@cherryrunelementarypta.org
***Click here to Join the PTA***
 Silent Auction Link:
https://www.32auctions.com/CRES2025MiniAuction#google_vignette
 Wednesday, May 7th, is Bike & Roll to School Day. Biking, scootering, or skateboarding to school is fun, healthy, and environmentally friendly. Regular exercise, just 10 minutes at a time, helps your heart, lungs, and bones. So, strap on those helmets and bike, scooter, or skateboard to school on May 7th! All participants will receive a prize from Mrs. Dixon. In addition to Bike and Roll to School Day, Cherry Run will be doing its first Bike and Roll to School Month. On May 7th all students that want to participate in Bike and Roll to School Month can get a punch card from Mrs. Dixon. Students that bike, scooter, or skateboard all 4 Wednesdays during the month of May will earn a prize!
School Supplies
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Music Notes
All music classes are learning about music from around the world during our “Music Brings Us Together” unit. If you have a musical tradition in your family and would like to share it – either live or via video – please reach out to Ms. Wilson (pswilson@fcps.edu).
Cardinal Chorus finished a wonderful year with their performance of “The Binding Tale of Beethoven’s Bookworms” on April 29. We are so proud of all our singers! There is one more singing opportunity this year – watch Talking Points for more details.
Second grade performance: May 21 at 2:00pm.
Third grade performance: June 6 in the afternoon (TBD)
Questions? Please email Ms. Wilson at pswilson@fcps.edu.
Summer Arts Camp
Institute for the Arts (IFTA) — For students currently in grades 6-11: IFTA is a two- or three-week summer program where students create a schedule from offerings in visual art, dance, music, theatre, and Health & PE 9 (a graduation requirement). IFTA provides students with the opportunity to deepen their skills, explore new art forms, and collaborate with peers from across FCPS in a creative and supportive environment.
Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA) — For students currently in grades 2-5: E-IFTA is a one-week elementary arts camp for younger students who love to sing, dance, act, and create. Students participate in four daily classes — music, dance, theatre, and visual art — taught by FCPS arts educators who design hands-on, engaging learning experiences.
From Transition Services
Tips for building "Future Readiness"
Upcoming Testing
SOL testing will be taking place in the month of May this year for students in grades 3-6. The SOL assessments are content assessments that measure a student's growth in Reading, Mathematics, and Science (5th grade only). These tests will be conducted during the dates listed in the table below. Please mark your calendar- it is important that your child attend school on the dates designated for them to test. Please ensure your child gets plenty of rest the night prior.
Monster Games Club |
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Mrs. Dixon is offering a Monster Games Club Mini Session. The club met on Friday May 2 and will meet on Friday May 9. There is still room on the sign-up.
Club Description: Develop problem solving skills, improve strategy building, practice physical skill, and increase critical thinking capabilities through playing giant sized board games. Students will have the opportunity to play giant games that include Jenga, Connect 4, Sorry, Checkers and more! Having fun and socializing with others will be the priority of the Monster Games club.
Club Time: Before school 8:20am-9:10am.
Date: Friday May 2 and Friday May 9
Cost: $24 for the 2 meetings. Cost includes access to the games, taxes and insurance for all students.
The fee can be paid by:
PayPal jenniferadixon1@gmail.com or by check made out to Jennifer Dixon any time between registration and the first club day. Fees are non refundable after the first day of the club starts.
Sign Up Genius Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F49ACA72FA6F58-56409869-monster
If your family is facing significant financial hardship you may contact Principal Bibbee at mebibbee@fcps.edu
Thank you for your interest in Monster Games Club! If you have any questions please email Mrs. Dixon at jadixon1@fcps.edu
The PTA is maintaining a digital Teacher Wishlist for all CRES teachers who have submitted! This list is for everyday classroom supplies and not the same as the "Teachers Favorite Things" mentioned above. They can be found at: https://cherryrunelementarypta.org/2023/08/31/teacher-wish-lists/
Girl Scouts
Link: https://bit.ly/girlscouts-527
Contacts: marcia.lundin.gs@gmail.com
and margaritadwong@gmail.com
Link: https://www.pack1344.org/
Contacts: Chris Adams, cmpack1344@gmail.com and Matt Houlahan, ccpack1344@gmail.com
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Fairfax County Special Education PTA |
Special Education PTA (SEPTA) is focused on empowering and connecting families, students, and educators to ensure students with disabilities develop their full potential as individuals and community members. SEPTA has launched its membership for the new school year and everyone is encouraged to join SEPTA as a member of our PTA.
Join online today: fcsepta.ptboard.com
Join our facebook group here for discussion topics and community posts.
Parent Information Relating to Special Education
Check out the latest events!
All these opportunities are FREE unless noted.
Todos estos eventos son gratuitos excepto donde se indique.
In most cases you must register if registration information is provided.
When other events are announced they will be posted with these at: https://fairfaxcountysepta.org/upcoming-community-events/
Box Tops App
Also, consider downloading the box tops app. You can set it up to benefit Cherry Run Elementary PTA and scan your receipts whenever you see the box top logo on one of your purchases.
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