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 Our cheerleaders getting ready to cheer on Cubbies taking their SOLs and some of our third grade students after taking their first-ever SOL.
Upcoming Dates
May 4-8: Staff Appreciation Week
May 7-13: Lazy Dog Fundraiser for our Sixth Grade Celebration
May 12: 3rd & 4th Grade Math SOL
May 13: Rising Kindergarten Parent/Guardian Information Session- 5:00pm
May 13: PTA Meeting - 6:00pm; Library and Virtual
May 14: 5th & 6th Grade Math SOL
May 20: Three-Hour Early Release - Dismissal at 12:25pm
May 21: This is Us! Event - 5:30-7:00pm
May 25: No School - Memorial Day
May 26: No School for Students - Teacher Workday
May 27: No School - Eid al-Adha
May 29: PTA Appreciation Event
June 1: First Grade’s Three Piggy Opera
June 2: Talent Show Rehearsal
June 4: Field Day, PTA Talent Show-6:00PM
June 8: Rain Date for Field Day
June 10: Spring Band & Strings Concerts; Stone Middle-7:00PM
June 11: Chorus Concerts; Cafeteria -7:00PM
June 16: Sixth Grade Ceremony & Celebration
June 17: Last Day of School; 2 Hour Early Release
2025-26 school year calendar
Cubbie News
Dear Cub Run Families and Friends,
This week is Staff Appreciation Week, and our school is full of gratitude. It is a joy to pause and recognize the relentless passion, ingenuity, and care our staff members pour into our students every day. They truly are the heart of our school.
A huge "thank you" goes out to our amazing PTA for organizing such a wonderful week of festivities. We also want to thank you, our families, for your constant support of our educators. Your partnership is the fuel that keeps our classrooms thriving!
We officially launched into assessments with an energetic SOL Pep Rally on Monday! We shared positive messages, reviewed strategies, and had some fun to celebrate our Cubbies hard work this year. Our Cubbies are pumped and ready to show off everything they’ve learned.
As we navigate these spring assessments together, here is how you can help your student shine:
- Rest Up: Ensure your Cubbie gets plenty of sleep the night before testing so their mind is fresh.
- Fuel Up: A nutritious breakfast provides the focus and energy they need to power through.
- Be Punctual & Positive: Arriving on time with a "can-do" attitude sets the tone for a successful day.
- Take it Slow: Encourage them to read every question thoroughly, utilize their classroom strategies, and keep trying even when a problem looks tough.
- Confidence is Key: Remind your child to believe in themselves! They have put in the hard work, and we know they are ready to succeed.
Thank you for your continued support!
Warmly,
Melissa Miller, Principal
Nausheen Haider, Assistant Principal
FCPS CARES of the Month Recipient
Congratulations to Ms. Daisy Lee on her recognition as the March 2026 FCPS CARES Region 5 Recipient of the Month, presented by the FCPS Department of Human Resources.
Her nomination read, “I have seen amazing growth in our shared students this year and so much of it is due to Daisy's unwavering follow-through, clear expectations, and strong relationships that she has built with students and staff at Cub Run. We are so fortunate to have Daisy here and I consider myself lucky to have had the opportunity to work with her. It has been a wonderful collaboration.”
See the full nomination and pictures on our website.
Early Release Wednesday - May 20
Our next early release Wednesday is on May 20. 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 May 20, 2026, please utilize this GOOGLE FORM by Friday, May 15.
Family Input Form for 2026-27 Class Placement
With the end of the year quickly approaching, we are already looking ahead and planning for the 2026 -27 school year. We want to share some insight into our student placement process to ensure transparency and clarity for all families. Our goal is to create balanced, heterogeneous learning environments. To achieve this, we consider numerous criteria and several key factors, which include, a mix of performance levels and learning abilities, balance the distribution of girls and boys, and grouping students to ensure our resource teachers can provide maximum support. Placement decisions are a collaborative, intentional, and thoughtful effort involving current teachers, counselors, and specialists to set up our Cubbies for success.
To maintain a fair and effective learning environment, we do not honor requests for specific teachers. We prioritize instructional needs and individual student strengths above all else. Additionally, staffing assignments can change over the summer due to enrollment fluctuations. To avoid confusion or disappointment, staff members are instructed not to share placement information until the end of summer when rosters are finalized.
While we cannot accept specific teacher requests, we highly value your perspective on your child’s learning style and needs. If there is essential information you would like us to consider, please let us know by completing this family input form by May 15, 2026.
Your feedback, combined with our professional staff’s recommendations, helps us create the best possible environment for your child’s success. Thank you for your partnership!
This is Us!
Date and Time:
Thursday, May 21, from 5:30pm-7:00pm
Location:
Cub Run Elementary School Cafeteria and Front Lobby
What is "This is Us!"?
At Cub Run Elementary, one of our greatest strengths is the different cultures and traditions that walk through our doors every morning. We believe that every family brings something unique to our community, and now it’s time to celebrate it!
We are excited to invite you to "This is Us!", a special community event dedicated to learning more about the various cultures and heritages that make up Cub Run.
To find out more information or how you can participate, visit the school website here
Attendance is Important: Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
School accreditation ratings in Virginia are based on student performance across nine school quality indicators within the state’s Student Performance and Support Framework (SPSF). One of these indicators is chronic absenteeism. Chronic Absenteeism is defined as missing 10% or more of the school year, regardless of reason and whether the absence was excused or unexcused. A student is determined to be chronically absent if the rate of their days absent divided by their total days in membership is greater than or equal to 10% - that is only 2 days per month on average.
As of May 5, Cub Run’s Year to Date Chronic Absenteeism rate has decreased to 10.0%, being in the yellow zone. As we finish out the remainder of this school year, we will continue to update this percentage with you in hopes that we can move into an acceptable chronic absenteeism rate of 10% or lower.
Did you know? Studies have shown that just two absences per month can cause students to fall behind. Consistent attendance helps students build confidence, maintain friendships, and stay on track with their lessons.
Let’s finish this school year strong. Visit our website for more attendance resources.
Positivity Project
This week, our school is focusing on the character strength of Enthusiasm. Enthusiasm means approaching life with energy and excitement, and it helps bring joy to those around us.
When people are enthusiastic, they show excitement about tasks, making it easier for them and others to stay involved. Enthusiastic people often inspire others, bringing fresh ideas and helping groups work better together.
Enthusiasm is contagious! It can lead to more success and happiness for both individuals and groups. When one person shows enthusiasm, it can encourage others to feel more energized and motivated, too.
To practice and encourage the character strength of enthusiasm 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
Calling All Talent at Cub Run!
We’re excited to announce our upcoming Cub Run Talent Show, and we’re looking for amazing performers from both our students and staff!
Do you sing, dance, play an instrument, perform magic, tell jokes, or have a unique talent to share? This is your time to shine and show our community what you’ve got!
Rehearsal: June 2nd at 5:00 PM
Talent Show: June 4th at 6:00 PM
Whether you’re ready for the spotlight or want to cheer on your friends and colleagues, this is going to be a fun-filled event you won’t want to miss.
Interested in performing? Stay tuned for sign-up details coming soon!
Let’s celebrate the creativity, confidence, and talent that make Cub Run so special!
FCPS News
Support Your Children During Important Spring Assessments
Students will be participating in spring assessments based on their grade level and courses. This includes summative assessments like Standards of Learning (SOL) tests, which measure what a student knows, and progress assessments like Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) tests, which measure where they are in their learning.
FCPS encourages all families to support their students in taking these tests. Virginia requires schools to test at least 95% of students on SOLs, so when families choose not to participate in testing, it can impact a school’s accreditation, accountability ratings, and ability to measure student progress accurately.
Parents and caregivers can help their children perform their best on these tests by reminding them to get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and the cell phone policy still applies during testing season.
It is important that students attend school on scheduled testing dates. If you are aware of a conflict that may cause your student to miss a test, please notify us as soon as possible.
Learn more about how to support your child and why test participation matters.
The Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award
Nominations are open for the 2026 Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award. The Minority Student Achievement Oversight Committee (MSAOC), sponsors this award to honor the legacy of Dr. Bussey, a founding member of the MSAOC and a longtime advocate for students and families.
This award recognizes an individual staff member, community member, or student who has demonstrated significant and impactful efforts to improve the educational experiences and outcomes of students from groups who are marginalized or underserved.
Any FCPS employee, student, or community member can nominate an individual for the award. All nomination materials must be submitted by Monday, May 18, 2026. The winner will be recognized at the FCPS Equity Symposium in August.
Full details and the nomination information form can be found at the Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award website
Family Information Phone Lines
FCPS family information phone lines are available in nine different languages. An FCPS employee will respond to your call in your preferred language within 24 hours, Monday through Friday.
Call the phone line with questions about your child’s education or FCPS, and someone will help connect you to resources or arrange for you to speak to the appropriate school employee. Learn more about family information phone lines.
Your Child's Mental Wellness Matters: Access Comprehensive Services
Reach out to the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) for specialized youth mental health services designed to help your child succeed. The CSB has individual and family counseling, psychiatric diagnostic evaluations, medication management, parenting groups, peer support, crisis response, recovery supports that include medication-assisted treatment (MAT), intensive services, and other services.
Contact CSB Entry and Referral to get started by calling 703-383-8500 or emailing csb@fairfaxcounty.gov.
Additional Mental Health Resources
FCPS has resources available to support your child’s mental health. During after-school hours, parents and students who need additional support can use the 988 Lifeline to get free, confidential guidance from trained crisis counselors on how to best help someone experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis. You can call or text the number.
Recent reports have shared an 11% drop in suicides among young people since the rollout of 988. Please note, the hotline is not only for those experiencing suicidal ideation (or thoughts), it is also available for any mental health or substance abuse-related crisis and those with a loved one experiencing those crises or suicidal thoughts.
And as always, if your concern is an emergency, you should call 911.
Discover Exciting Summer Learning Activities & Ideas
Join Fairfax County Public Schools for a free, family-friendly community celebration filled with hands-on STEM, arts, and creative experiences for students of all ages. This year’s Summer Extravaganza takes place on Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Woodson High School.
Explore summer learning resources and connect with FCPS offices and community partners. Don’t miss the Student Market and a full day of engaging activities designed to spark learning, growth, and inspiration for the whole family. For more information, visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage.
FCPS CARES
Want a quick way to recognize an employee or team? Share an FCPS CARES! Families, colleagues, and students are all invited to submit. The FCPS CARES is automatically sent to the recipient(s) and their supervisor, and is posted on fcps.edu. Additionally, each month one school in our region wins a staff celebration from HR.
Reminders
Learn About Kindergarten at Cub Run
Our kindergarten information session is being held on May 13 at 5:00pm to give parents of students entering school in August an opportunity to learn more about kindergarten at our school.
We recognize that parents are their children’s first teachers. Resources on the School Readiness and Transition to Kindergarten webpage provide parents with ways to support their children to help ensure a smooth transition to kindergarten.
There’s also an easy-to-follow five-step process outlined for registering your child for kindergarten. Register your child today!
Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…
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