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Important Dates
February 24 - Title I TPAC meeting CRES Library 7:00 pm
February 25 - 3 Hour Early Release Day, students dismissed at 12:25 pm
February 26 - PTA in person meeting, CRES library, 7:00 pm
March 3 - Student Spring Picture Day and Class Picture Day
March 6 - Centre Ridge vs Bull Run Basketball game, Centreville HS, 6:00 pm
March 13 - PTS Green Lucky Bingo, cafeteria, 6:00-8:00 pm
March 20 - Student Holiday - No school
A Message from the Principal
Happy Friday! It has been a busy week here at Centre Ridge Elementary. Before we head into the weekend, we have a few important updates and a huge "thank you" to share.
First, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Ms. Henry for the wonderful strings concert last evening! Our students’ hard work and dedication truly shone through in every note. It was a joy to see our community come together to support the arts and celebrate the musical growth of our talented Rams.
Please mark your calendars for two key meetings taking place right here at Centre Ridge Elementary:
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Tuesday, February 24th at 7:00 pm- Title I Parent Advisory Committee (TPAC): Join us to learn more about how schools engage families in understanding literacy and supporting student success.
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Thursday, February 26th at 7:00 pm- PTA Meeting: Come hear about upcoming school events and how you can get involved in supporting our students and staff.
Wishing you all a restful and happy weekend.
Sincerely,
Erika Aspuria
Principal
FCPS CARES
Has a Centre Ridge staff member gone above and beyond for your child or family? If so, we invite you to recognize their efforts through the FCPS CARES Program. This program allows parents and community members to celebrate employees who demonstrate exceptional care for their students, colleagues, and the community. Please share your story below to help us acknowledge the dedicated staff members who make Centre Ridge so special.
Do You Know Anyone That Needs to Register For 2026-27 Kindergarten?
Registration is OPEN for school year 2026-27
Contact Patricia Kirkpatrick pakirkpatric@FCPS.edu 703-227-2605
Spanish Contact Mary Pierri mpierri@fcps.edu 703-227-2656
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New Visitor Management System
We are excited to announce that our school is now using the new Raptor Visitor Management System (VMS). This upgrade is part of our school’s and FCPS’ ongoing commitment to enhancing school safety and streamlining the process for visitors at our school. The VMS ensures that no visitor is on the sex offender registry.
For most visitors, the user experience will be the same when you check-in at the front office.
But now there is also an app, which can make check-in’s even faster at school. Visitors who choose to download the RaptorSafe App and create a Raptor Passport can pre-verify their information before they get to school. The app will give you a QR code you can use when you check-in at school.
If you have questions or need assistance with the new system, please contact our front office. Thank you for your partnership in keeping our schools safe!
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Black History Month Celebration
Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence
Families and community members are invited to reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and uplift the voices shaping our future at FCPS’ Second Annual Black History Month Celebration. Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence will take place on Wednesday, February 25, at 6 p.m., at Carter G. Woodson High School
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FCPS News
Tips to Reduce Parent Stress and Anxiety
Tuesday, March 3, 10-11:30 a.m.
Join Rachel Bailey for a workshop on why modern parenting feels so overwhelming— and how to manage it. Learn practical strategies to reduce stress, respond calmly instead of reactively, and parent with more confidence and ease.
Register here
You’re Not Doing It Wrong: Parenting Through “Bumps” with Neurodivergent Kids
Friday, March 6, 10-11:30 a.m.
Parenting a neurodivergent child evolves in stages, often in unexpected ways. This webinar explores how parental roles shift over time and introduces a three-phase framework to help parents navigate change with clarity, curiosity, and intention—building more confident, responsive leadership along the way.
Register here
Why Smart Kids Struggle
Wednesday, March 11, 10-11:30 a.m.
Many students struggle not because of ability, but because of executive function. This session, presented by The StudyPro, helps parents recognize these challenges and learn simple strategies to reduce overwhelm and help kids get unstuck—without nagging or doing it for them.
Register here
Meal Kits for Fasting Students
From February 18 to March 19, students who are fasting during the day can take school meals home. These kits include one breakfast and one lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.
Families must fill out a request form each week for every student who wants a kit. Next deadline is Monday, February 23, 2026 - for meals the week of March 2, 2026.
Please note other important details below:
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Cost: Meals are charged just like a normal school day.
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Pickup: Students must grab their kits at the end of the school day.
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Menu: Kits include school meals that are easy to heat at home.
Visit the Food and Nutrition webpage for forms, deadlines, and other information. Please contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services with any questions at FCPSFNS@fcps.edu or 703-813-4800
Summer Learning
Prepare for Summer Learning and Fun for Students
Registration is open or will be available soon for summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.
Career and Technical Education and Institute for the Arts Camps
Career and Technical Education camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Robinson Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Tuition assistance is available to FCPS families eligible for free or reduced meals.
Tech Adventure Camp (TAC) is a week-long exploratory camp that allows current K-5 students to explore STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), culinary, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. Watch this video about CTE camps. Registration is open through Friday, June 5.
Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA) is a weekly fine and performing arts camp for students in grades K-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students attend four daily classes in dance, music, theater, and visual arts and work with experienced educators who create engaging, fun classes.
New this year: Students in the above camps can also register for aftercare, which is available from 2 to 5 p.m.
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