The Lion’s Roar
November 20, 2020
We wish all of our Lane Lion families a happy and healthy Thanksgiving Break! School and the office will be CLOSED and there will be no synchronous instruction Wednesday, November 25th through Friday, November 27th. Synchronous instruction will resume on Tuesday, December 1st at the regular time. We are thankful to be part of a such a generous and supportive community!
Upcoming Events
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NEW DATE! Wednesday, 11/25 – PTA Otis Spunkmeyer Fundraiser EXTENDED deadline!
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Wednesday, 11/25 – Friday, 11/27 – Thanksgiving Holiday, school and office CLOSED, no synchronous instruction
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Tuesday, 12/1 – AAP Level IV screening referral deadline
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Monday, 12/21 through Friday, 1/1 – Winter Break, school and office CLOSED, no virtual instruction
In This Issue
- New Principal's Video Message
- Yearbook Cover Art Contest Now Open!
- AAP Level IV Screening Deadline December 1st!
- Lane Book Fair Update
- Library Curbside Checkout
- New Employment Opportunities in FCPS
- New-to-FCPS Student Speech, Voice, and Language Screening
- PTA News – Otis Spunkmeyer Sale Extended!
- Community News & Announcements
News & Notes
New Principal's Video Message
Check out Mrs. Prahl's new video message here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuQ4pRE8ljk&feature=youtu.be.
2020-2021 Yearbook Cover Contest Now Open!
This school year is like none we’ve ever had before, but our Lane Lion spirit is as strong – or stronger – than ever! We are going to try to put together a yearbook this year, and we need a cover for it. We need your child’s help to capture our school spirit in art!
This year’s cover-art competition is open to all grade levels. An overall winner and grade-level winners will be selected. The overall winner’s work will appear full-size on the front cover of the 2020 – 2021 yearbook, which will be distributed at the end of the year. Grade-level winners’ works will appear in a reduced size on the back cover. You can find complete rules and submission requirements here.
All entries must be received by email by Friday, December 11th. In the email, be sure to include the student’s name and teacher’s name.
AAP Level IV Screening Deadline - Tuesday, December 1st!
The deadline for Level IV AAP referrals is Tuesday, December 1, 2020.
Parents interested in having their child screened for Level IV AAP should fill out the parent referral form and (optional) parent questionnaire and submit them electronically to Lane’s Advanced Academic Resource Teacher, Linda Simon, at lesimon@fcps.edu. Please attach the parent referral form and optional parent questionnaire with your child’s first and last name as part of the file name, and include Lane ES in the email subject line.
Parents who were unable to attend the October 29 Level IV AAP Screening Process information meeting can view the recording here: https://us.bbcollab.com/recording/35a8ef84a5dd4123aecf48045891a782.
The slide presentation and parent forms are available in the AAP Virtual Classroom at https://sites.google.com/fcpsschools.net/aapvirtualclassroom/parent-info. Parents must be logged in to their child’s FCPS Google account to access the AAP Virtual Classroom.
Timeline Update: The announcement of the 2nd grade screening pool has been delayed pending decisions from recent school board work sessions. The screening pool list will not be announced prior to the December 1 referral deadline. ALL parents interested in having their child screened for Level IV should fill out a Level IV referral form to have their child screened for Level IV AAP services.
If you have questions, please contact Ms. Simon at lesimon@fcps.edu.
Lane Book Fair Is Coming Soon!
A pandemic can’t stop the Book Fair! The Lane Library will host a virtual online fair this year. Watch your email after Thanksgiving for all the details!
Library Curbside Checkout Continues by Appointment
The Lane Library is continuing its curbside checkout. Please review the process on the school website if you are interested.
Again, please remember that 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.
New Employment Opportunity in FCPS!
Schools and centers throughout the county will be hiring classroom monitors to provide in-person classroom assistance for students when a staff member remains virtual. If you would like more information about the position, please review the job description and qualifications online and apply if interested.
Please feel free to share information about this opportunity with anyone else you think may be interested.
FPCS Is Seeking Individuals to Serve as Substitute Teachers!
Are you, or somebody you know, interested in substitute teaching with FCPS? Apply here or attend one of our Friday information sessions to learn more! To sign up for a session visit our substitute information page here. Say Yes 2 FCPS!
New-to-FCPS Student Speech, Voice, and Language Screenings: Kindergarten through Third Grade
Per Virginia Child Find Regulations (8 VAC 20-81-50), students newly enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools in kindergarten through third grade must be screened in the areas of speech, voice, and language to determine if a referral for an evaluation for special education and related services is indicated. Screenings will be coordinated at each school by the assigned speech-language pathologist(s). Screenings may take place in-person or virtually.
Screenings for new to FCPS students in kindergarten through second grade who are currently enrolled will be initiated the week of December 1, 2020. Screenings for new-to-FCPS students in third grade who currently enrolled will be initiated the week of January 4, 2021. Students who enroll after their grade level returns to in-person instruction will be screened within 60 business days of enrollment.
PTA News
Otis Spunkmeyer Sale Extended to November 25th!
Have you ordered your Otis Spunkmeyer sweet treats yet? If not, don’t worry – you’ve got more time! The PTA fall fundraiser sale has been extended to Wednesday, November 25th.
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. Please help us reach that goal if you can!
This is a VIRTUAL sale, making it easier for families to share the fundraiser with family and friends through emails and social media. 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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