The Lion’s Roar
November 6, 2020
Next Wednesday, November 11th, the nation celebrates Veterans Day, honoring members of the military, past and present. We are honored to have many military families in our Lane community, and we would like to take this opportunity to say "Thank You!" to them all for their sacrifice and service to our country. Watch our school website on Wednesday for a special Veterans Day slide show featuring these families. If you'd like to have your family included, please email your photo to our parent liaison, Melanie Crosby Hardy, at macrosby@fcps.edu as soon as possible.
Upcoming Events
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Wednesday, 11/11 – Veterans Day, 2-hour early release
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Monday, 11/16 – PTA Cookie Dough Sale ends
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Tuesday, 11/17 – Outstanding Employee Nominations Dues
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Tuesday, 11/17 – Wednesday, 11/18 – Cohort 5 Group 1 (Kindergarten) returns to in-person learning
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Thursday, 11/19 – Friday, 11/20 – Cohort 5 Group 2 (Kindergarten) returns to in-person learning
In This Issue
- New Principal’s Video Message
- Veterans Day Reminders
- Paperless Progress Reports
- Return-to-School Notes for Kindergarten Cohorts
- Clarification on Face Masks
- Outstanding Employee Award Nominations Now Open!
- Library Curbside Checkout
- PTA News
- Community News & Announcements
News & Notes
New Principal’s Video Message
You can read Mrs. Prahl's new message here: https://youtu.be/exzYXSeeS9w.
Veterans Day Reminders: Photos Needed;
Early Release Day
If you’d like to have your family’s photo included in our virtual Veterans Day Salute slide show, please send them to our parent liaison, Melanie Crosby Hardy, at macrosby@fcps.edu as soon as possible to make sure they are included.
Don’t forget that Veterans Day – Wednesday, November 11th – is also an early-release day for students. All instruction will end at 2 p.m. that day.
Progress Reports Go Paperless!
Did you know you that this year you will be able to receive your child’s quarterly Progress Reports online directly through your ParentVUE account?
To request this service, just log into your ParentVUE account, then go to “My Account” and check the “Go Paperless” option. You can find specific instructions on our school website: https://lanees.fcps.edu/announcements/paperless.
If you have not yet activated your ParentVue account, email Parent Liaison Melanie Crosby Hardy at macrosby@fcps.edu to request your activation key and instructions.
Return-to-School Notes for Kindergarten Cohorts
Kindergarten families: Please note that there will be a few adjustments to the school schedule next week before the return to in-person learning the week of November 16th. Kindergarten only will have full asynchronous days Thursday the 12th and Friday the 13th to allow teachers to have extra planning and preparation time before their students return to school.
Information about what day individual kindergarten students will be returning for in-person learning will go out to families soon.
Clarification on the Use of Face Coverings/
Masks
FCPS Regulation 2109 establishes procedures for the use of masks/face coverings (cloth or disposable) for students, staff, and visitors designed to mitigate the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes coronavirus disease (COVID-19), and other identified infectious diseases during a health crisis.
FCPS supports the use of masks/face coverings, as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Currently, the CDC does not recommend using masks/face coverings that have exhalation valves or vents or the use of face shields as a substitute for masks/face coverings. Per the CDC, evaluation is on-going for gaiters, but the effectiveness is unknown at this time.
The use of gaiters or masks/face coverings that have exhalation valves/vents, is not supported by FCPS. An appropriate mask/face covering will be provided for any student not in possession of an acceptable mask/face covering while at school.
Nominate a Lane Staff Member for an Outstanding Employee Award!
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2020 – 2021 Outstanding Employee Awards! If you’d like to nominate a Lane Elementary staff member in one of the categories below, please complete do so through this Google form.
You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees, although you can only nominate one employee per category. All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The Google form has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards. Eligibility requirements are outlined below.
Outstanding Teacher
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category
Outstanding New Teacher
Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category
Outstanding Principal
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)
Outstanding New Principal
Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)
Outstanding Leader
Eligibility: Has at least one year of experience in current position as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal); common positions in this category: Assistant and Associate Principals, Director of Student Activities, Director of Student Services
Outstanding Professional Employee
Eligibility: Has at least one year of experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership; common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school
Outstanding Operational Employee
Eligibility: Has at least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee; common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, all Parent Liaisons (regardless of how they are paid)
The deadline to submit a nomination is November 17th.
If you have any questions, please contact Lane’s Reading Specialist Katelyn Randolph at kprandolph@fcps.edu.
Lane Library Reminders
Help Us Find Our Library Books!
We are looking for library books that are still checked out from last school year! Books may be returned during Library Curbside Checkout events (by appointment only) or may be placed in the bin at the main entrance to the school.
Students may see what books they have checked out by logging into their Lane Library catalog account (https://search.follettsoftware.com/metasearch/ui/103844 - use the blue bar with “Fairfax County Public Schools”; go to three-horizontal-bar menu in the top left corner; then go to “Checkouts.”) In addition, reminder notices will be emailed next week. Please note that books must be quarantined for seven days prior to being handled, so students will still see them in their accounts for a week after books are returned.
Thank you in advance for your help in getting our library books back!
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Curbside Checkout Continues by Appointment
The Library has started curbside checkout events! However, please note that book checkout is by appointment only. If your child would like to check out books, please follow these steps:
- Students may place up to five books on hold using the Lane Library catalog (https://search.follettsoftware.com/metasearch/ui/103844 - use the blue bar with “Fairfax County Public Schools” to log in). A how-to video with details is available in the Lane Library Google classroom. If they haven’t already, students can join the Library Google classroom using this code: moutqv3.
- Mrs. Chozick will gather some or all of the books, then send an email to the student’s parent(s) telling them the books are ready. The email will include a link to a Sign-Up Genius for parents to choose a date/time to pick up the books. One student per time slot, please.
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Students come on the chosen date/time to pick up their books. A limited selection of other library materials will be available for quick browsing and checkout at that time. Students may also return any library books they have at home at that time.
Again, library books may only be picked up during curbside events. Please do not come to the school at other times to pick up the library books.
We Want to See Your Photos!
How is distance learning going in your house? Are you doing any fun learning projects or socially distanced social events? If so, we’d love to see them! We might even include some in our newsletter!
If you have photos to share, please send them to our parent liaison, Melanie Crosby Hardy, at macrosby@fcps.edu.
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PTA News
Sweeten Your Fall with Special Treats While Supporting the Lane PTA!
Get ready for some cookies and gourmet food! The Lane PTA’s Otis Spunkmeyer Cookies fundraiser is underway, and we need your help! Our goal is to raise $5,000 in order to fund and support our Lane community and school programs that rely on Lane PTA support!
This is a VIRTUAL sale, making it easier for families to share the fundraiser with family and friends through emails and social media.
The sale will run from through Monday, November 16th, and orders will arrive before the winter holidays!
View this Parent Letter for more information on how to get started, and register your student TODAY at https://www.shopfund.com/!
Thank you for supporting the Lane PTA!
Community News & Notes
Support Hayfield Football and Save at Local Restaurants and Stores!
A message from the Hayfield Football Team:
Despite these extraordinary times of virtual schooling and delayed sports seasons, Hayfield Football still needs your support. We are selling our annual Fall Discount Card contactless. Unfortunately, our players cannot go into the community to seek your donations, but we are still selling our cards. This year the sale will be contactless and through the official Hayfield Hawks Football website. Go to www.hayfieldhawksfootball.com and link to the discount card page to purchase your card and have it sent to your home via USPS regular mail.
The Card has great savings on local businesses and chains. Roy Rogers, Green Turtle, Outback, Tropical Smoothie are just some of the businesses offering great discounts like 10% of total bill or free sandwiches with the purchase of a regular combination meal. Click on this link https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nhaoCVdTk5qZiWCzLmIfdbU0IhxvozyP/view?usp=sharing to view the flyer to see the discounts you can enjoy from our local businesses. Cost is $25 which includes shipping/mailing of your card to your home.
Proceeds go directly to our football program. We need blocking sleds and uniform upgrades and your donations go directly to these necessary purchases. Please purchase today by going to www.hayfieldhawksfootball.com. Our students need your help!
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