Wait Until 8th Pledge

Please consider joining the Wait Until 8th Pledge, a parent-led initiative encouraging families to wait until at least the end of 8th grade before giving their children a smartphone—and to make that commitment together.

Many children today receive smartphones as early as 4th or 5th grade. While every family has different circumstances and needs, some families feel that waiting a little longer can give children more time to grow, play, develop face-to-face relationships, and build healthy technology habits without the added pressures and distractions that can come with smartphone use.

One of the most meaningful aspects of the Wait Until 8th initiative is its emphasis on community. The pledge becomes active when 10 or more families in the same grade at a school participate. This allows families to support one another and can help reduce the feeling that a child is being left out simply because their family has chosen to wait.

Families across the country have already joined the movement. We invite CRES families to learn more, consider whether the pledge is right for your family, and, if you choose, add your name.

Childhood is too short to waste on a smartphone.

Click HERE to take the pledge today

Youth Night

Boys VB

Join Our Rugby Family!

Great Falls Youth Rugby offers boys and girls a fun, active way to get involved in a positive, team-based sport — no rugby experience needed!

Players build confidence, fitness, teamwork and leadership while making new friends and becoming part of a welcoming, family-oriented rugby community.

Programs for all ages:
• Non-Contact Coed: Ages 4–10
• Tackle Coed: Ages 10–14
• Boys & Girls Tackle: Ages 14–18

Come out, give rugby a try, and discover why so many Northern Virginia families love the sport!

Rugby starts 19 Sept

Learn more & sign up: www.rugbyVA.com

gary@greatfallsrugby.com

Calling all CRES Families with Girls in K-2

Colvin Run Girl Scout troops for grades K-2 are now forming. Please contact CRES Parent and Volunteer Troop Organizer, Jane Accomando, janetheresa@gmail.com or 573-647-9518, if you are interested in learning more about becoming a troop leader!

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The Adventure Starts Now!

Cub Scouts is a year-round family program designed for boys and girls in K through 5th grade. Colvin Run’s Pack 1144 provides a lively Cub Scouting experience with activities that capture the interest of youth and often include the entire family. Our Cub Scouts learn essential skills, enjoy outdoor activities, develop leadership, build character, and participate in community involvement, service projects and stewardship of the environment.

If you have a K-5th grader interested in finding out more about Cub Scouts, you can check out our website at pack1144.org and attend one of our upcoming events, including our first Pack Meeting on Monday, Aug. 31st or our Pack Meeting & Parent Info Night on Monday, Sept. 14th. Please email 1144registrar@gmail.com with any questions or for more information.

Make Friends. Earn Badges. Take Hikes. Go Boating. Launch Rockets. Race Pinewood Derby Cars. Roast Marshmallows. Help Others. Discover Trails. Build Character. Play Games. Gain Confidence. Laugh. Camp Out. Work Together. Learn.

SUBJECT: CRES PTO Gazette - October 5th, 2026

CRES Spirit Wear is available to Parents and Teachers ALL YEAR ROUND!

Calling all CRES Families with Girls in K-2

The Adventure Starts Now!