LATEST NEWS

Pump up the jam with us at our annual Winter Dance! Join us at our totally tubular 80s winter dance on Friday, January 23rd  from 6:00 to 8:00pm.  Kids should bring a favorite grown-up and boogie down to neon lights, glow sticks, and memories that last a lifetime.   Tickets are $20 per parent-child pair and $5 for each additional child.  You can purchase tickets early online or at the door.  PTA Members will receive a discount for pre-purchased online tickets only  using the

Session One of our After-School Programs will be finishing up this week.  Registration for Session Two will open on Monday, January 12th.  The deadline to register is Friday, February 6th.   Learn more... The classes below will begin the week of February 23rd.  Space is limited, so sign up early to secure your spot! Tuesdays: Artistic & Cartoon Drawing (K-6th) Chess Club (K-6th) Intro to Python (4th-6th) Theatre (1st-6th) Thursdays: Hip Hop Dance (K-6th) Pottery (K-6th) Elect

Would you enjoy a night off?   iCode Clifton is hosting a Parents Night Out to benefit CES on Friday, January 16th from 6:00 to 9:00pm .  The cost is $30 per child and includes pizza and drinks.  Drop-off your kiddos and enjoy some well-deserved time off while your kids have a blast with friends at one of iCode's epic game nights!

Last month, our cafeteria turned into an art studio as families gathered for our Pumpkin Paint Night Fundraiser.  Guided by our fantastic instructor, Rebecca Hayes, everyone got the chance to unleash their inner artist.  It was wonderful to see so many families painting and having fun for a good cause.  A huge thank you to everyone who came out to support the school.  We can't wait to do it again.

Last week, Emmy-nominated science wizard, David Hagerman, brought the fun with his "Extreme Science" assembly.  For 45 minutes, our students were captivated by demonstrations that looked like magic tricks but were actually lessons in complex physics.  Hagerman taught our students about kinetic energy, air pressure, and the phases of matter.  From a hair-raising Van de Graaff generator to fog-shooting vortex cannons, the show proved that STEM is anything but boring.  If your s

Congratulations to the following students for earning an award in our Reflections Art Contest.   Visual Arts Outstanding Interpretation - Primary: Ridley Hocker (2nd grade) Outstanding Interpretation - Intermediate: Emma Hayakawa (5th grade) Award of Excellence: Aryan Salah (4th Grade) Merit Award: Luke Nguyen (4th Grade) Literature Outstanding Interpretation: Savannah Yu (5th Grade) Award of Excellence: Emma Hayakawa (5th Grade) Dance Choreography Outstanding Interpretation:

Get ready for an unforgettable night of bingo, prizes, and community fun! Join us for Bingo Night (everyone's favorite event!) happening on Wednesday, December 10th .  Games will begin around 6:15pm, but the doors will open at 5:30pm for those who have pre-ordered pizza for dinner to eat before the fun starts. It is highly recommended that you arrive early to get your Bingo cards and food, if you've pre-ordered pizza, before it's time to start the fun.  If you are interested

The Centreville Elementary PTA has partnered with Victory Martial Arts (VMA) to host a Parents Night Out event at VMA on Friday, December 5th from 6pm to 9pm .  For only $10 per student, you can enjoy an evening off to do some holiday shopping, have a date night, or just relax and have some time to yourself.   Your child will get to experience a night of fun with other CES students.  The evening starts off with a martial arts class where kids will learn life skills such as: d

We’re excited to announce our annual Student Holiday Market coming this November! This is a wonderful chance for students to shop for friends and family in a warm, stress-free environment right during school hours. What to know: Gift range: Most items are priced from $0.50 to $20.00, with plenty of budget-friendly options for everyone. Gifts for everyone: Mom, Dad, grandparents, pets, siblings, and friends. Student-led shopping: Students will browse and choose their own gi

Celebrate your day off of school at Skate N Fun Zone! Mark your calendars! Our next Spirit Night is a skate party you won't want to miss. Since students have the day off for a teacher workday, join us at Skate N Fun Zone on Monday, November 3rd from 6:00 to 9:00PM. For just $11 per person, you get admission, skate rental, a slice of pizza, a drink, and four arcade tokens. Kids 3 and under are free, and the play zone is included for anyone 48" or shorter. Be sure to complete

**Candy donations needed! There are two ways to donate candy - 1. You can make a monetary donation, and we will use those donations to purchase candy.2. Your child can bring a bag of candy to school to feed Munchie!  He is roaming around the main office at the school, and he is HUNGRY for bags of candy! * *Trunks needed! Our Trunk or Treat event will only be successful if we have trunks .  If you would like to volunteer and decorate a Trunk, please sign up below.  Being a can

Unleash your inner artist and get ready for a night of creativity and fun at our Paint Night event! Join us on Friday, November 14th as a professional instructor guides you step-by-step in creating this fall painting.  This event is open to children of all ages as well as parents.  No prior painting experience is necessary - just come ready to have a great time and unleash your creativity. Pre-registration is required as spots are limited.  Register by November 7th. Tickets

Reflections is a National PTA program that encourages students to reflect on a specific theme and create original artwork for fun and recognition.  All CES students are encouraged to participate in the CES PTA Reflections Art Contest.  The theme for 2025-26 is "I Belong!"   Use this theme as inspiration for your creative submissions to this year's Reflection program.  For tips on creative ways to explore "I Belong" click here . We will be accepting entries in the following ca

Get ready for a fun-filled evening of trick-or-treating in a safe and festive environment. Families are invited to decorate their car trunks in creative and spooky themes, and children can go from trunk to trunk collecting treats and goodies. In addition to the trunk-or-treating, we'll have a prize for the most creative trunk. Don't miss out on this exciting community event that's sure to be a Halloween hit for everyone! **Trunks needed! This Trunk or Treat event will only be

Kick off the new school year with fun, friends, and community at our annual Welcome Back Picnic this Friday, August 22nd.  The event takes places in the back of the school on the blacktop near the playground from 5:30-7:30pm. Bring your family for an evening of kids playing on the playground, parents meeting each other, and grabbing dinner from local vendors (we will have Papa John's Pizza, Calletana's Peruvian Chicken, Smash It Burger Food Truck, Sugar Shack Ice Cream Truck,

The After School Program this year will consist of two 12-week sessions (instead of three 8-week sessions) with clubs/classes being held on one of two days.  There are a couple of classes that will run on a shorter schedule, but the majority will be running for 12 weeks. Dates:  Sep 25 - Jan 9 Registration Period:  Aug 18 - Sep 12 Late Fees:  Registration after Sep 12 will have a $10 late fee Thursdays: Take the Stage  (2nd-6th) - 8 weeks only | Sep 25-Nov 20 Minecraft Progra

Bring a blanket* and join us for our fall Movie Night on Friday, September 19th as the PTA hosts a screening of Inside Out 2 !  Bring your kids and enjoy a heartwarming movie about emotions, friendship, and self-discovery.  Baldy's Snack Shack will be open (popcorn, nachos, hot dogs, candy, drinks).  Come early to get your movie snacks before the movie starts! Date:  Friday, September 19th Time: 6:00-8:00pm (doors open at 5:30, movie starts at 6:15) Location:  CES Cafeteria C

Get ready for a delicious and fun-filled evening!  We are excited to announce the upcoming Chili Cook-Off, where families are encouraged to showcase their culinary skills by brining their favorite chili recipes.  This is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy great food, connect with fellow families, and support our school community! If you would like to participate by bringing a chili to the event, please sign up here . For any questions or more information, feel free to reach out

We are excited to announce that registration for our spring after-school programs is open! This spring we will offer the following classes: Zumba (K-6th) Take the Stage (K-6th) Messes & Masterpieces (K-6th) Chess Club (K-6th) Science Magic (1st-5th) Volleyball (4th-6th) Intro to Python (4th-6th) For more information about each class, please check out the After-School Program Catalog . For links to register and pay, please check out our After-School Program page . To sign up

Congratulations to our CES students whose Reflections entries earned an award at the Fairfax County Council level! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 🥈 Award of Excellence (2nd Place) Kaitlyn Kreider - Visual Arts (Intermediate) 🥉 Award of Merit (3rd Place) Emma Hayakawa - Literature (Intermediate) Lauren Pho - Music Composition (Intermediate)