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Pictured: Thank you to our amazing custodial team who are working hard to clear the walkways!  

Upcoming Dates

January 29: No School for Students - Staff Development Day

January 29-February 4: Lazy Dog Fundraiser for Sixth Grade Celebration

January 30: No School for Students - Teacher Workday

January 30: Science Fair Applications Due

February 3: Second Quarter Ends

February 3 & 4: Spring Pictures

February 4: Third Quarter Begins

February 4: Spelling Bee - 6:00pm; Cafeteria

February 5: Den Meetings for Den of Adventure and Den of Wonder

February 6: Den Meetings for Den of Exploration and Den of Discovery

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

March 6: Cub Run vs. Virginia Run Volleyball Game - 7:00-9:00pm - Westfield High School

2025-26 school year calendar

Cubbie News

Dear Cub Run Families and Friends,

We hope this message finds each of you safe and warm, perhaps with a mug of cocoa in hand and some snowy memories made! While our hallways have been a bit too quiet, we know our Cubbies have been making the most of this winter wonderland and we can’t wait to hear about their adventures.

We want our students to truly enjoy these unexpected breaks; whether it’s building the perfect snowman, reading a favorite book by the window, or just catching up on some extra rest. Our teachers have also sent out ideas for activities and you can visit our FCPS winter resources.

With the end of the second quarter quickly approaching, we know the "snow day shuffle" can be challenging. We are working on adjusting plans and rescheduling midyear assessments. When we head back to the building, please remember to send your Cubbies in layers. Recess can be chilly, and those coats, hats, and gloves are important in keeping our students warm while they play.

School is closed for students on both Thursday, January 29 and Friday, January 30. Our school staff will be busy participating in professional learning, working on 2nd quarter progress reports, and getting our classrooms ready to welcome our Cubbies back.

We are excited to kick off our third quarter with Den meetings on February 5 and February 6 - please see more information below. 

We look forward to welcoming our Cubbies back into the building on Monday, we have missed them! 

Warmly,

Melissa Miller, Principal

Nausheen Haider, Assistant Principal

Calendar Reminders: No School for Students/Quarter Ends

Schools are closed for students on Thursday, January 29, for a staff development day, and Friday, January 30, for a teacher workday.

End-of-Quarter 

Due to the recent loss of instructional days, the final day of the second quarter has been moved to Tuesday, February 3. 

Teachers may continue second-quarter assessments through February 3 and will share any specific changes with students and families through Schoology. Students in semester courses will continue attending first-semester classes through February 3. Dr. Reid’s letter to the community about the end-of-quarter adjustments contains more details. 

SIS ParentVUE will be unavailable for students and parents during end-of-quarter updates from Tuesday, February 3, at 4 p.m. until Monday, February 9, at 6 a.m. (These dates have been updated with the later end of quarter date.)

See the complete school year calendar.

Lazy Dog Fundraiser for Sixth Grade Celebration

Spring Pictures

Our spring pictures are scheduled for February 3 and 4. We are utilizing two days for our pictures this spring to ensure all classes have adequate time to take their pictures. Please see below for which day your grade level is scheduled for. 

February Den Meetings 

Each of our Cubbie Dens will be coming together on February 5 and February 6. Our Den families will be continuing to get to know each other while also reinforcing our school-wide expectations, by doing fun activities together. We are encouraging each of our dens to wear their den color on their meeting day- show your Den Pride!

Westfield Pyramid Kindness Week

Kindness Week is coming! From February 9–13, students and staff across the Westfield Pyramid will participate in themed spirit days that celebrate empathy, connection, and community. Together, we’ll highlight the many ways kindness shows up in our words, actions, and choices each day.  

Early Release Wednesday, February 25 Our next early release Wednesday is on February 25. Our students will be dismissed the same way that they dismissed during the previous early release Wednesday. To confirm or change how your child is being dismissed on February 25, 2026, please utilize this GOOGLE FORM by Friday, February 20.

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:

1. Determine eligibility (Your student must have turned 5 years old by 09/30/2026 to be eligible to be registered.)
2. Identify your local school. 
3. Gather documents. 
4. Fill out forms. 
5. 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.
• 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.

Positivity Project

This week, our school is focusing on the character strength of Prudence. Prudence means you plan for the future and achieve your goals by making careful everyday choices.

Prudence is about doing the right thing at the right time for the right reasons. It's a way of thinking ahead, setting goals, making plans, and having the discipline to follow through. It’s more about using your head than your heart.

Prudence helps with managing yourself effectively. Whether aiming for a sports record, getting good grades, or saving for something special, you need to plan ahead and stay focused. Even with a plan, you must resist temptations that might distract you. Prudence gives you the wisdom to use the right strengths at the right time to achieve your goals.

To practice and encourage the character strength of prudence 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!

Stone MS Winter Musical - Frozen Jr.

Experience the magic of Frozen Jr. as the talented Stone Middle School cast brings Arendelle to life! Join us for a heartwarming, high-energy production filled with beloved songs, laughter, hygge, and unforgettable moments for the whole family.

Dates: Friday, February 6th at 7:00pm

Saturday, February 7th at 2:00pm and 7:00pm

Location: Stone Middle School Theatre 

Tickets: $5 students; $10 adults:  Tickets link!

PTA News

PTA Meeting 

Join us for our February PTA meeting on Wednesday, February 11 at 7:00pm in the library or virtually. 

Staff Appreciation Breakfast  The Cub Run PTA is hosting a Teacher & Staff breakfast buffet for our school for pn Friday, February 13th.  The PTA is collecting donations and a looking for a few volunteers to help set up and serve during the event. We ask that all donations be dropped off at the school front office no later than 9am on Friday, February 13th (the morning of the event day). Please remember to label any dropped off items with "PTA". Not enough time to shop and drop off? You can also order directly from our Amazon Donation List.   If you have any questions or need assistance with signing up, please do not hesitate to contact us or email volunteer@cubrunpta.org. We are happy to help!

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.

Spring Fling Planning 

It is time to start planning one of the highlights of the school year: the Cub Run Elementary Spring Fling! To make this event a memorable celebration for our students and families, we need your help.

We are building a planning committee of enthusiastic volunteers to help brainstorm decor, activities, and logistics. Whether you are a veteran volunteer or new to the school community, we would love to have your input. This is a great way to meet other caregivers an