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Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Health Information and Emergency Care Forms
The Health Information Form (HIF) (SS/SE -71) and the Emergency Care Information form (SS/SE-3) provide valuable information regarding student health conditions. These forms are critical in the early identification of students who may need healthcare support in the educational environment. Along with the development of Healthcare Plans (HCP) and Action Plans, the Public Health Nurses (PHN) utilize the information contained in the HIF to develop teaching strategies for FCPS staff in order to meet the requirements of Regulation 2104 Health Services-School Health Related Needs.
In the event of any emergencies or other critical information, our communication system uses your email addresses and other information from the Emergency Care form to contact you. PLEASE be sure to give us that latest information including up to date phone numbers and email addresses.
As the school year begins virtually, it is critical that ALL parents/guardians complete these forms for SY 20-21 and are available for electronic submission by parents via their FCPS 24/7 (Blackboard) accounts within the weCare@school (weCare) module.
The deadline to complete these forms is Monday, September 7, 2020. We appreciate your help parents!
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Grade Level Materials Distribution
Beginning next week, our grade level teachers, special education teachers and instructional assistants will be gathered to hand out bags of school learning materials to families. Please note the schedule below and plan to drive by and pick up your student supplies.
Student materials distribution:
On your assigned day and time please drive through the Kiss & Ride line to get a baggie of materials for your student. Make a sign with your child’s first and last name and teacher to show in the window. Stay in your car and look for the teacher. Teachers will be lined up along the side walk and will hand you the bag directly in your car.
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Monday, Aug. 31
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Tuesday, Sept. 1
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Wednesday, Sept.2
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Thursday, Sept. 3
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9-11 am
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(Make-up 1st – 6th grade laptops)
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3rd grade
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5th grade
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1-3 pm
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1st grade/
2nd grade/
Multi-Age
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Kindergarten laptops and materials
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4th grade
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6th grade
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Laptop make-up day: Tuesday, September 1st
We are thrilled that over 527 students have picked up their laptops in the past three days!! If you were unable to come this week please come on Tuesday, Sept 1 anytime between the hours of 9 am and 12 pm. Pull into the kiss and ride OR bus loop and please STAY in your car until a greeter comes to ask you the health questions. You will then be directed to a check-in station.
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Recent Principal Coffee recorded from Monday, August 24th
This past Monday, Mrs. Dalton and a team of staff members hosted a parent coffee to explain some of the details regarding the opening of school and to provide a platform to respond to parent questions.
If you were in attendance, thank you for your time and interest! If you were unable to attend, please review the recorded copy of the event via the link provided below.
Based on many busy parental schedules both away from home and including virtual working, your LHES team will continue to provide recordings of upcoming coffees and meetings to help all parents access the latest information.
Link to access recording of the LHES virtual coffee from August 24th :
Parent Coffee Talk (8/24/20) - recording_1
Our next virtual principal coffee is scheduled for Monday, August 31st from 9:00-10:00 AM! This will be our VIRTUAL SCHOOL ORIENTATION!
Please join us at this link:
https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/b37d3946729c4b2f87c44424c61eb015
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Meet more new members of our school staff!!!
Megan Kendall--1st Grade Teacher
I am super excited to join the Laurel Hill team! Here are some fun facts about myself: I am an animal lover and a total sucker for a cute dog. I love chocolate chip cookies and hikes in the woods. My family lives close by and is really important to me (my mom and I in the picture). During COVID 19 I have tried out some different hobbies: puzzles, bird watching, and painting furniture. I can't wait to get to know all of you :)
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Kathryn Rickards---Art Teacher
Kathryn Rickards is starting her second year teaching art with FCPS, and has previously worked and substituted in museums, community programs, and public schools. Her parents and grandparents live in Springfield, and her brother is finishing an engineering degree in California. She is a painter and textile artist, and can otherwise be found hiding somewhere with a book from her ever-growing list. Kathryn is excited to join the LHES staff for a new year of learning!
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Lauren Erbe---ELL teacher
My name is Lauren Erbe and I will be the new part-time ESOL teacher at Laurel Hill. I taught first grade at Rolling Valley Elementary for the past 11 years. Over my years as a classroom teacher, I became passionate about working with my English Language Learners and I’m very excited to take on this new role.
I was born and raised in Fairfax County and I live in Burke with my husband, Jason, and our three children, Emily (6), Mackenzie (4), and Charlie (18 months). I love spending time outdoors with my kids, exploring new parks, practicing yoga and anything Disney. I look forward to meeting each of you and joining this wonderful community!
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Devetta Boyce--4th grade teacher
My name is Devetta Boyce and I was born and raised in Kings Mountain, NC. I've been married to my phenomenal husband, Roderick for 28 years and a proud Navy wife for 25 years and counting. We just completed our 11th move! I'm the blessed mother of three amazing children, Nissan, Spencer and Makayla and 4 grandchildren, Aydan-13 yrs, Coraline-6 yrs, Macy and Sterling, 5 month old twins. Our youngest daughter, Makayla is a senior in the nursing program at East Carolina University, so we will be empty nesters, soon. I love teaching and getting my students excited about learning. I'm thrilled to be a member of the Laurel Hill Elementary School Team and I look forward to meeting everyone!
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Nadia Shaikh--1st Grade Teacher
My name is Nadia and I am a recent graduate from George Mason University. I have one older brother and 2 kittens named Cici and Kiki who are the sweetest and most loving. I enjoy being outdoors, spending time with my family and baking! I like to keep myself busy by learning new things and challenging myself. I am so excited to join the Laurel Hill family and look forward to an amazing and safe year with you all!
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Alithea Price-Pearlstein
This picture was taken at our favorite theme park in California at Knott's Berry Farm. My husband and I are originally from Florida. We have 2 children Emerson (7th grade) and Tabatha (6th grade). In addition we have 3 wonderful dogs. I have been teaching on and off for around 9 years. I started my teaching career in Elementary Education, but after briefly teaching Preschool, substituting and being a Special Ed assistant I decided to begin teaching Special Education. Fun fact is that I have a Master's in Instructional Technology (Librarian).
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CONGRATULATIONS SANJAY!!!!
Sanjay Chandra was our 2020 Geography Bee Champion at Laurel Hill. Not only did he win the school contest, Sanjay took the online state qualifier test and advanced to the state finals. He had a great chance of making it to Nationals competition before the bee was cancelled.
All 3rd-6th graders will have a chance to join a geography bee class this year. Only 4th-6th can compete for the school championship, but 3rd graders can get a head start in their learning and ability to shine around the globe.
Mr. Cookson is the teacher sponsor of the Geography Bee for Laurel Hill ES.
Congratulations Sanjay!
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