Bucknell Elementary, 2019-2020, Volume 23

No School Monday & Tuesday

Friendly reminder that students do not have school on Monday January 27th and Tuesday January 28th it is a teacher workday. 

Happy Retirement Mr. Lafley

We bid a fond farewell to Mr. Jim Lafley! Mr. Lafley has been an intricate part of our family for the past 5 years. He has donated over 30 bikes each year to our boys and girls. He also ran the Soccer Club last year. We will miss seeing Mr. Lafley’s smile every day. While he will be a substitute teacher in our building, he will spend most of his time with his wife, children, and grandchildren. Please give Mr. Lafley your well wishes when you see him!

Bucknell Spirit Night at Chuck E. Cheese

Join us on Friday, January 31 from 3:00-9:00 pm at Chuck E. Cheese on Richmond Highway for a Bucknell Spirit Night! Don’t forget to mention Bucknell to help raise money for our school! Hope to see you there!

Fairfax County’s Elementary Institute for the Arts 

Do you have a child interested in the Arts? Don’t miss out on registering for Fairfax County’s Elementary Institute for the Arts starting February 3rd! Students explore Art, Dance, Music, and Theatre through this weekly program that runs from July 6-31st. For more information visit the E-IFTA website at

https://www.fcps.edu/academics/summer-learning-programs/camps-and-institutes-elementary-institute-arts-e-ifta

Fairfax County’s Elementary Institute for the Arts 

We are so proud to announce this morning that our lovely Principal Laronda Peterson is the Region 3 outstanding Principal of the year!!! A great leader amongst leaders.