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Pictured: Students and staff wearing pajamas for our C.A.R.E.S. school spirit day!
Upcoming Dates
January 12-16: C.A.R.E.S. Spirit Week & ST Math Family Week
January 19: No School - Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Day (Holiday)
January 19: Religious/Cultural Observance - Orthodox Epiphany
January 24: PTA Ice Skating Event - 1:10-3:00pm
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
January 30: Science Fair Applications Due
February 2: Third Quarter Begins
February 3 & 4: Spring Pictures
February 4: Spelling Bee
February 9-13: Westfield Pyramid Kindness Week
February 11: PTA Meeting - 7:00pm - Library & Virtual
February 16: No School- Presidents’ Day & Washington’s Birthday
February 17: No School for Students - Teacher Workday
February 17: Religious/Cultural Observance - Lunar New Year
February 18: Religious/Cultural Observance - First Full Day of Ramadan and Ash Wednesday
February 20: PTA Bingo Night - 6:30-8:00pm - Stone Middle School
February 25: Three-hour Early Release Wednesday - Dismissal at 12:25pm
2025-26 school year calendar
Cubbie News
Image: The Cub Run Cubbie dressed for our spirit days
Thursday, January 15th: E for Empathy. Wear red and/or hearts to show how you can be kind!
Friday, January 16th: S for Safe Choices. Wear Brightly colored clothing to show how we reflect on making safe choices!
Calendar Reminder: Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Holiday)
Schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Service Opportunity
Students and families can volunteer on Martin Luther King Jr. Day through Volunteer Fairfax’s family-friendly volunteer event.
This event is designed to engage families with children (ages 5 to 12) in service learning. Volunteer Fairfax invites families to work alongside local nonprofit partners and neighbors across Northern Virginia. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required.
Volunteering during this holiday is one of the many ways FCPS students continue to serve their community while building Portrait of a Graduate skills, such as becoming an ethical and global citizen.
Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…
FCPS registration is now available for rising kindergarten students.
There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:
- Determine eligibility (Your student must have turned 5 years old by 09/30/2026 to be eligible to be registered.)
- Identify your local school.
- Gather documents.
- Fill out forms.
- Schedule an appointment.
Try Online Registration:
There are two ways to start the registration process :
- You can submit intent form here and our Student Information Assistant (SIA) will contact you via email with further instructions.
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Online registration for the 2026-27 school year is open for parents/caregivers. When registering, parents/caregivers will create (or log into an existing) SIS Parent VUE account. Follow the instructions on the page and complete the registration process.
- Once you have submitted the registration packet online, our Student Information Assistant (SIA) Mrs. Namrata Saxena will contact you via email to set up an appointment to meet her in person. You can also reach her at 703-633-7500.
- If you need a paper copy of the registration packet, it can be picked up at the front office.
Benchmark News for Unit 4
Seeing Different Perspectives in Language Arts
Benchmark Unit 4 in Language Arts is about points of view. Students in K-5 will be learning about why and how people create stories, and how to understand different perspectives. Grade six students will learn how a person’s life shapes their point of view.
Connect with your child’s learning at school with these fun questions and hands-on activities at home:
- Question: Have you ever disagreed with a friend? How did you see things differently?
- Activity: Make up a silly scenario with your child, like a dinosaur walking down the street or an ice cream thunderstorm. Put on a short play where you and your child each play the role of each other. How does your child think you would react to the silly scenario and why? How would you react if you were your child?
At the end of the unit, your child will take their unit magazine home. The magazine includes an activity calendar with fun ways to help students build on what they’re learning at each grade level. You can also find information on how to support your child’s reading at home on the Benchmark Families website.
Positivity Project
This week, our school is focusing on the character strength of Social Intelligence. Social intelligence means understanding other people's thoughts and feelings and why they act the way they do.
Social intelligence helps us build good relationships by being aware of others’ emotions and behaviors. It is different from "book smarts" and grows with experience. It also allows people to connect, form friendships, and protect themselves from being taken advantage of. It also helps us read facial expressions and understand what motivates others.
To practice and encourage the character strength of social intelligence 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!
PTA News
Community Ice Skating Event
When: Saturday, January 24; 1:10-3:00pm
Where: SkateQuest Reston
Bundle up and join us on the ice! This is a great way to catch up with friends and enjoy some winter fun outside of school hours.
PTA Science Fair
Calling all Curious Cubbies! Science Fair Applications Due January 30
Science fair applications are due January 30, so now is the perfect time to start dreaming up your project. The good news? Science fair projects don’t have to be complicated to be awesome—they can be simple, fun, and full of discovery! You might test which paper towel brand is the most absorbent, find out what liquids make plants grow best, explore which objects sink or float, or see how fast ice melts in different places. You could even experiment with magnets or bubbles! Science is all about asking questions and having fun while finding answers, so pick something that makes you say “Wow!” and get ready to be a star at the science fair on March 12. A science fair guide and application are available online at: https://www.cubrunpta.org/events.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- The FCPS Budget Process
- Course Selection
- Language Immersion Lottery
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
January is National Mentoring Month
Imagine a world where young people feel empowered, encouraged, and understood. Mentors can make that world a reality by helping young people find and follow their passions, excel in school, and thrive wherever they are.Learn more about Mentoring Month.
Research has shown that young people with at least one trusted mentor are less likely to skip school, less likely to use illegal drugs or drink alcohol, and more prepared to enter college or the workforce. Yet one in three children lack a mentor.
All it takes is one person to serve as a trusted adult to help change a young person’s path in life. Mentors provide attention, support, and enrichment, and help connect their mentees to resources that may help them on their journey in life.
The FCPS MentorWorks program matches mentors with students in schools near where they live or work. They meet for at least 30 minutes a week. Learn more about how to become a mentor for an FCPS student. Contact Martha Macdonald, mentoring specialist, for additional infor | 
