February 1, 2017
Students and staff members dressed up in fashions from many eras to show their school spirit on "Blast from the Past" SCA Spirit Day last Friday.
Good evening, Lane parents and guardians,
Welcome to February! Wow, this year is really flying by! Our big news this week is a timely reminder that our second grading quarter ends this Friday, and with the end come changes to the school schedule. Students will be released two hours early at 2:05 p.m. this Friday, February 3rd, and Monday, February 6th, is a full Teacher Work Day, so students do not report at all. The office and SACC will both be open regular hours on both days.
In other news, we would like to thank all the students and staff members who showed both their school spirit and a love of history on “Blast from the Past Day” last Friday. What a great array of eras we found wandering our hallways – from ancient Egyptian goddesses to 1990s grunge rockers. It was such fun! Special thanks to the SCA members and their staff sponsors, Laura Schadle and Whitney Dierman, for hosting this spectacular spirit day!
We also experienced our first two-hour weather delay this week, and there are likely to be more. Please pay attention to local news outlets and the FCPS website and social media accounts when wintry weather threatens, and please familiarize yourself with our Inclement Weather Policy. You can find it on our school website.
That’s all for this week!
Eleanor Contreras, Principal
Katie Reynolds, Assistant Principal
Nikki Steptoe-Coleman, Assistant Principal
News & Announcements
“Winter Quest” Quest Cards Due This Friday!
As the second quarter comes to an end, so does Lane’s P.E. department’s “Winter Quest” fitness challenge. Please remind your child to turn in his or her completed Quest card no later than this Friday, February 3rd. Thanks to everyone who participated in the program this year!
“Early Bird” Yearbook Order Deadline Extended Until February 17th!
We’ve extended the pre-sale deadline for our 2016 - 2017 school yearbook! The basic book is still just $16 as long as you order by Friday, February 17th. The price will go up to $20 on February 20th, so order now and save! There are options such as imprinted name on the cover, extra autograph pages, and stickers you can choose to add.
PLEASE NOTE: This year, all sales are online only. Ordering is simple: Just go to http://ybpay.lifetouch.com, put in yearbook ID code 10217417, and pay with your credit card.
Ordering early is the only way to guarantee your child will get a book. If you wait until the end of the year to purchase a copy, you may not be able to get one. We have sold out the past few years.
If you are not able to order online but would still like to order a book, you may send cash (exact change please) to pay for the book. Please be sure to include the child’s name and teacher so that we can place the order correctly on your behalf. Checks will not be accepted and will be returned. Please contact parent liaison and yearbook coordinator Melanie Crosby Hardy at macrosby@fcps.edu or 703-924-7717 if you have questions.
Show Our Crossing Guard You Care – Wednesday, February 8th!
Many of our students walk to and from school each day, and our longtime crossing guard Kim Barber, works hard to make sure they do so safely. Wednesday, February 8th, is Crossing Guard Appreciation Day. Please consider having your child create a card or a treat for her to celebrate!
Registration for Select 2017 Summer Programs Now Open!
Registration for the following FCPS summer enrichment camps begins today, February 1st:
- Institute for the Arts (IFTA)
- Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA)
- STEM Camp
- Tech Adventure Camp
- Lake Braddock Secondary School Extended Day Adult and Community Education (ACE) Enrichment programs.
For general information, links to individual programs, and registration visit the FCPS Summer Learning Programs website, https://www.fcps.edu/academics/summer-learning-programs. Early-registration discounted tuition is available for IFTA, E-IFTA, STEM Camp, and Tech Adventure Camp through Monday, April 17th. Transportation from select schools outside of the Lake Braddock pyramid is included in the tuition for all four camps. Students should register for programs based on the grade they are in during the current 2016-17 school year.
Parents of Kindergarten Students: Language Immersion Program Information for 2017-2018 Now Available – Online Lottery Registration Opens TODAY!
Each year, rising kindergarteners and first graders have the chance to participate in immersion programs available in French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish offered at different elementary schools across the county. In these immersion programs, children spend half of the day in the target language learning math, science, and health. Target language arts skills are integrated in the content area skills. The other half of the day is spent learning in English, focusing on English language arts and social studies. The instructional program follows the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Program of Studies (POS) at each grade level. Math, science, and health were chosen because they use manipulatives and concrete, hands-on activities, both of which help with the natural second language acquisition process. Students are able to connect the skills learned across both languages.
Placement in these popular programs is determined by lottery. Online registration for that lottery is now open! Registration is open to all rising kindergarteners and first graders living in Fairfax County. Please note that FCPS does not provide transportation for students who reside outside the attendance area of the immersion schools.
You can find more information about the immersion programs, including specific languages at specific schools, answers to frequently asked questions, and a schedule of information meetings at https://www.fcps.edu/registration/world-language-immersion-programs-registration.
Elementary Magnet School Information Nights to Be Held February 13th, 15th, 16th; Application Deadline Is March 27th
Fairfax County Public Schools will be accepting applications for its elementary magnet school programs beginning February 27th. Bailey’s Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences will accept lottery applications for students in grades K-2 in the 2017-18 school year; Bailey’s Upper School for the Arts and Sciences will also be accepting applications for students in grades 3 and 4. Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences will accept lottery applications for students who will enter grades K-6 during the 2017-18 school year. Selection for available magnet school spaces is based on a lottery; registration for the lottery closes on March 27th.
Parents are strongly encouraged to attend school-based information nights on February 13th (Hunters Woods), February 15th (Bailey’s Upper, grades 3-4), and February 16th (Bailey’s Elementary, grades K-2) to learn about individual school programs, student eligibility, the lottery process, and available transportation. Click here to get more information about parent information nights and the magnet school lottery.
Parent Liaison Corner: Focus on Resources for Parents Now Available
Here are this week’s timely resources for
parents and guardians offered by both FCPS and organizations in our community:
Upcoming Parent Resource Center Workshops (held at Dunn Loring Center for Parent Services, 2334 Gallows Road, Entrance 1 – Room 100)
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Mind in the Making - Critical Thinking, February 3rd, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
At this workshop you will learn the research behind why critical thinking is one of the Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs. Learn strategies for improving this skill, the importance of it in children’s lives and activities to promote this evidence-based executive functioning skill. Register online now!
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Raising Your Kids by Keeping Your Cool - February 10th, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Keeping your cool means taking care of you. Learn free and easy ways to take care of yourself so you can be the cool, calm and connected parent your child really needs. Register online now!
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Super Transition Saturday - for parents and educators of students receiving special education services (held at Luther Jackson Middle School, 3020 Gallows Road, Entrance 1), 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Join us for Super Transition Saturday to plan for middle school, high school and beyond! Learn about Career and Transition Services (CTS) programming and course options for students with disabilities. Information sessions will cover postsecondary support services, student self-determination, and in-school CTS supports. The day will also include vendor information tables, CTS information tables, and a student/parent panel where members will describe their personal experiences as they navigated FCPS and the transition process. FREE CHILDCARE is available with advance registration. Register online now
February is National Children's Dental Health Month! Here are some area providers who provide low- or no-cost care for families in need:
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Allegra Dental Center in Merrifield, Virginia, a family dentistry office, will be hosting the American Dental Association’s “Give Kids a Smile Day” on Saturday February 18th, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The office will offer FREE screenings and cleanings, patient education, and small treatments as needed. Walk-ins will be taken on a limited basis, but appointments are suggested to minimize any confusion for our providers and wait times for the patients on that day. For more information, contact Allegra Dental Center, 3040 Williams Drive Suite #201, Fairfax, VA 22031, (571) 419-6897.
- Fairfax County’s Department of Neighborhood Services, Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) is working with Mission of Mercy to hold the 14th annual Mission of Mercy Dental Project (free dental care for adults at Northern Virginia Community College). Free dental care will be provided to adults with income at or below 200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines. Dental care is generally limited to one service per client and may include a filling, cleaning, extraction, or root canal. Bridges, dentures, crowns, implants are not provided. Specific service to be performed will be determined during triage on the day of the event. The event will be held at NVCC - Medical Education Campus, 6699 Springfield Center Drive, Springfield, Virginia, on Friday, March 10th at 6:30 a.m. and 12 noon and on Saturday, March 11th at 6:30 a.m. If you believe you qualify and would like more information, please contact CSP directly at 703-222-0880. Please note: Child care will not be provided, please leave children at home with an adult. If a parent brings a child without someone to watch them they will be turned away.
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Neighborhood Health dental care - Espanol
Literacy Council of Northern Virginia English Conversation Group
Hogar Immigrant Services English Classes
Hogar Immigrant Services Citizenship Classes
Fairfax County “Stuff the Bus” – You Can Help Local Food Pantries Beat Hunger in Our Communities!
Upcoming Events
A full calendar of upcoming school events is available on our website.
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