Upcoming Dates
April 15th- Purple Up! Day
April 21st- Special Elections (Student Holiday)
April 22nd- Chick Fil-A Spirit Night
April 24th- Crossfield vs Navy Basketball Game
May 6th- Chipotle Spirit Night
May 12th & 13th- Breakfast with Buddies
May 25th- Memorial Day (Holiday)
May 26th- Teacher Workday (Student Holiday)
May 27th- Eid al-Adha (Holiday)
 Crossfield students signed a thank you poster last week to celebrate Mrs. Fant and all she does for our school. Mrs. Fant’s leadership, dedication, and thoughtfulness help make our school a place where every student feels supported and inspired to succeed! Thank you, Mrs. Fant!
Calendar Update - April Statewide Election: No School for Students
There will be no school for students on Tuesday, April 21, due to the Virginia statewide election. Student activities, athletic practices, and events may proceed as scheduled.
Fairfax County Public Schools will still exceed the required number of instructional hours for students, as set by the Virginia Department of Education.
SOL Testing Dates
Students in grades 3-8 participate in state assessments each year. These assessments measure how students are learning the state standards. Below is the current schedule for the spring Standards of Learning tests at Crossfield Elementary.
Science - Gr 5 --Tuesday, May 12
Reading - Gr 3 and 4 -- Wednesday, May 13
Reading - Gr 5 and 6 -- Friday, May 15
Math - Gr 3 and 4 -- Monday, May 18
Math - Gr 5 and 6 -- Thursday, May 21
Make-up testing -- Ongoing during the SOL testing window
Retakes for identified students -- May 28 - June 3
Purple Up! Day is Tomorrow
Virginia’s statewide PurpleUp! Day is tomorrow, Wednesday April 15th. Everyone is encouraged to wear purple to support and thank our military youth for their strength, sacrifices, and resilience. The color purple represents the combination of all service branches, plus Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard, and Veterans.
7th Grade Immunization Requirement
The Code of Virginia,(https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title22.1/chapter14/section22.1-271.2/) , requires all students to be immunized against certain communicable diseases. All students entering 7th grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations prior to the beginning of school: Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap), Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY), and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. Students who do not meet this requirement will be unable to start school in the fall.
If you have records of these Immunization, please submit them to Kristy Kim at kskim1@fcps.edu
APRIL 22 | CHICK-FIL-A SPIRIT NIGHT
 Join us on Wednesday, April 22 from 4:00-8:00pm at Chick-fil-A Village Commons (12160 Sunset Hills Rd, Reston). Come get your chicken, waffle fries, and milkshake fix and support Crossfield!
Mention Crossfield, or if ordering through their app, be sure to use the code SPIRIT!
MAY 6 | Chipotle Spirit Night
 Come celebrate a belated Cinco de Mayo on Wednesday, May 6 from 5:00-9:00pm at with Chipotle Franklin Farm (13354 Franklin Farm Rd, Herndon). A portion of your purchase will benefit our school and students!
Be sure to use code V4FZ77H when ordering through the app!
Wear Red Every Friday
During the Month of the Military Child, let’s all wear Red every Friday to Remember Everyone Deployed. We offer our gratitude to all service members that are currently deployed around the world.
Our school supply store is now OPEN!
 Yes, it feels early. And that’s actually the point! Ordering now means you can check next year's school supplies off your to do list before summer even begins.
Select your child’s grade at the link below, and everything will arrive at your house by early August, packaged and ready to go! A portion of your purchase will benefit Crossfield! Order here by July 1, 2026: https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/108816
APR. 24 | Crossfield vs. Navy Basketball Game
Get ready for a high-energy showdown as Crossfield takes on Navy on the court!
Grab your tickets now and gear up with spiritwear to show your school pride loud and proud. Don’t miss the action—let’s pack the stands and cheer Crossfield to victory!
Event Details:
- Date: Friday, April 24
- Time: Doors open at 5:30pm
- Location: Chantilly High School
Volunteers Needed! We need everyone’s help to make this event a success! Middle school students—this is a great way to earn service hours! Sign up now via Sign Up Genius to claim a spot.
National Volunteer Week
National Volunteer Week is April 19–25, 2026. On behalf of the Crossfield staff, thank you to our incredible volunteers for the time, energy, and care you give to our school community. Your support helps create a welcoming, enriching environment where our students can learn and thrive each day. We are truly grateful for all that you do to make Crossfield shine!
Please join us on May 19th at 9:00am in the Crossfield cafeteria for a Volunteer Appreciation Reception in your honor!
Virtual Parent Café: The Power of Play in Parenting
 Parents and caregivers can join the April “Stronger Foundations for Parenting” workshop series focused on building strong parent-child relationships, resilience, and overall child well-being. The next Virtual Parent Café on “The Power of Play in Parenting” will take place tonight at 6:30pm.
Make this summer your family’s favorite tradition.
Join Fox Mill Woods Swim & Tennis Club for a season packed with sunshine, swims, and community fun. With a heated outdoor pool, active NVSL swim team, brand-new tennis courts, and social events for all ages, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Now offering a new lower rate of just $645 per family—dive in and be part of it!
2026 Special Education Family Conference: Rescheduled
FCPS’ 2026 Special Education Family Conference has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Marshall High School. Updated conference details are now available on the Special Education Family Conference webpage. Please register for the event. If you registered before, please re-register for the new date. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this date change may cause and appreciate your understanding.
Tech Adventure Summer Camp
 Tech Adventure enrichment camp allows elementary aged students to explore Career and TECHnical Education (CTE) by rotating through daily classes modeled after CTE program areas: Business/Marketing, Family + Consumer Sciences, Health + Medical Sciences, STEAM, and Trades. Runs weekly from July 6 to 31, 8:30am-2pm. $300 per week. (See tuition assistance details on website.) Early drop-off and after-care are available. The camp is held at Robinson Secondary School. All current Kindergarten to 5th graders are eligible. Transportation from select FCPS schools is provided!
Register and see more details on the webpage: bit.ly/FCPS_TAC
2026–2027 Kindergarten Registration
If you have a child who will be starting Kindergarten next school year and was born on or before September 30, 2021, please complete the Online Intake Registration Form.
https://crossfieldes.fcps.edu/student-services/kindergarten-and-student-registration
If you have any questions or need assistance with the registration process, please contact our Student Information Assistant (SIA), Kristy Kim, at kskim1@fcps.edu
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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