The Lion’s Roar
December 11, 2020
Upcoming Events
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Friday, 12/11 – Yearbook Cover Contest entries due by midnight
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Monday, 12/14 – Trunk tuning for Strings students, 12 – 1 p.m., far parking lot
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Thursday, 12/17 – “All Behavior Happens for a Reason: Behavior as Communication,” online webinar presented by the Parent Resource Center, 10 – 11:30 a.m. OR 6:30 – 8 p.m. (More information below; register here)
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Thursday, 12/17 – Local Level IV AAP Town Hall Meeting, 7 – 8 p.m.
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Monday, 12/21 through Friday, 1/1 – Winter Break, School and Office CLOSED
In This Issue
- New Principal's Video Message
- Yearbook Cover Art Contest Entries Due TONIGHT, 12/11!
- Return-to-School Update
- Annual Lane Library Book Fair Is Now a Virtual Bookstore!
- Library Curbside Checkout
- Trunk Tuning Opportunity for Strings
- Local Level IV AAP Site Update
- Food Resources over Winter Break
- Parent Resources: COVID testing sites, upcoming workshops
- PTA Update - Holiday Decorating Contest Link!
- Community News & Announcements
News & Notes
New Principal's Video Message
Check out Mrs. Prahl's new video message here: https://youtu.be/1lJE5SyaGp0.
Yearbook Cover Art Contest Entries Due TONIGHT by Midnight!
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 TONIGHT – Friday, December 11th – by midnight. In the email, be sure to include the student’s name and teacher’s name.
Tentative Return to School Timeline
(Subject to CDC Core Health Metrics and FCPS Staffing Metrics)
If CDC core health metrics and FCPS staffing metrics allow, students in groups 5 through 8 whose parents selected in-person instruction will begin to return to school for two days per week of in-person instruction and two days per week of virtual instruction after Winter Break.
When students return to school, our new bell schedule will be 10:05 a.m. to 4:50 p.m. The bell schedule will not change until students return to school for in-person learning. The change is necessary to allow for social distancing on buses and provides time to sanitize buses between routes.
Kindergarten students whose families have chosen to have their students return to school in-person two days each week will tentatively return to school the week of January 11th. Kindergarten students who will attend school on Tuesdays and Wednesdays will return to school on January 12th, and those who will attend school on Thursdays and Fridays will return to school on January 14th.
Students in grades 1 and 2 whose families have chosen to have their students return to school in-person two days each week will tentatively return to school the week of January 18th. Grade 1 and 2 students who will attend school on Tuesday and Wednesday will return to school on January 19th, and those who attend school on Thursdays and Friday will return to school on January 21st.
Students in grades 3 and 4 will tentatively return the week of January 25th. They will attend school in-person on either Tuesday and Wednesday OR Thursday and Friday, as assigned.
Students in grades 5 and 6 will tentatively return the week of February 1st. They will attend school in-person on either Tuesday and Wednesday OR Thursday and Friday, as assigned.
Pay close attention to FCPS emails and social media accounts to stay up-to-date on continuing updates to this plan.
Annual Lane Library Book Fair Is Now a Virtual Lane Bookstore!
A pandemic can’t stop the Book Fair. In this unusual year, we just need to host it a little bit differently. The annual book fair has become a virtual bookstore!
Lane’s online bookstore has most of the offerings you’re used to seeing at our in-person fairs, including best sellers for all ages and teacher wish lists. You can also donate to our book drive fund to help purchase books for Lane families in need.
You can check out the flyer for more information or just go straight to https://bit.ly/lanebooks to start shopping!
The proceeds raised (other than book drive donations) will be used to support the Lane ES library, which is used by all students, staff, and the larger Lane community.
Questions? Contact Sue Chozick, Librarian, at schozick@fcps.edu.
Thank you for your support! Happy reading!
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.
Trunk Tuning Available for Strings Students on Monday, December 14th, 12 – 1 p.m.
Mrs. Hicks will be available to tune instruments for Strings students in the Lane parking lot by the field from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, December 14th. Mrs. Hicks has noticed that many instruments are out of tune because of the onset of colder weather, so please take advantage of this opportunity.
**If you cannot come to this Trunk Tuning, please take your child’s instrument to a local music store where they will be able to tune it. **
Directions for the Trunk Tuning:
Please leave the instrument in the trunk (outside of the case) so Mrs. Hicks can tune it as you drive up. Please remain in your vehicle. Students do not need to be present for the Trunk Tuning (unless they just want to come and say hi).
Local Level IV AAP Is Coming to Lane!
Lane continues to work through the process to become a Local Level IV Advanced Academics Program (AAP) site. This means that Lane students who qualify for full-time, Level IV placement – starting with third grade next year and adding a grade level each year after – would not need to leave their base school to receive that instruction.
On Thursday, December 17th from 7 to 8 p.m., we will host a town hall session about this topic. Please be on the lookout for more information as well as a link to join the session coming soon!
Food Resources for Winter Break
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is committed to providing all students access to meals during the FCPS Winter Break. The following plan will be in place from Friday, December 18, 2020 through Wednesday, January 6, 2021.
Friday, 12/18
- Bus routes will offer 4 days of breakfast and lunch
- Grab & Go locations will offer 4 days of breakfast and lunch
Monday, 12/21
- Bus routes will offer 4 days of breakfast and lunch
- Grab & Go locations will not distribute any meals
Tuesday, 12/22
- Bus routes will offer 4 days of breakfast and lunch
- Grab & Go locations will offer 14-day meal kits
- Meal Kits sites will offer 14-day meal kits
Wednesday, 12/23 through Friday, 1/1
Monday, 1/4
- Bus routes delivering breakfast and lunch will resume daily service
Tuesday, 1/5
- Grab & Go locations resume daily meal distribution
Wednesday, 1/6
- Sites that distribute 7-day meal kits resume
Meals will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. As a reminder, it is important to follow social distancing guidelines. Be sure to stand a minimum of 6 feet apart from others and practice regular hand washing, including prior to leaving a residence to pick-up meals, upon returning home, and before consuming food. Please wear a mask when picking up meals. For more information about Winter Break food distribution, visit the FCPS website.
The closest Grab & Go location to Lane is Edison High School; the closest Meal Kit site is Groveton Elementary School. More locations can be found on the FCPS website. Lane is served by two different routes: COHF-11001 and COHF-11002.
Parent Resources
Local COVID Testing Update
Free COVID testing for residents is now available at several local libraries and other locations. No appointment or referral is necessary for this drive-through testing service. Please see the flyer below for details. Richard Byrd Library is the closest location to Lane.
For more information on all aspects of COVID-19 in the local area, visit the Fairfax County COVID resource page.
Upcoming Webinars from the FCPS Parent Resource Center
“All Behavior Happens for a Reason: Behavior as Communication,” Friday, December 17th, 10 – 11:30 a.m. OR 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Webinar highlights include:
- Reasons why behaviors may occur
- Reinforcing positive behavior
- General tips for encouraging replacement behaviors
Register for “All Behavior Happens for a Reason”
“Zoomed Out? 5 Strategies to Get Even the Most Reluctant Kids Focused, Engaged, and Motivated: A Webinar for Families”
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January 7th, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
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January 8th, 2021 10 – 11:30 a.m.
What’s a parent to do when kids are already unfocused and unmotivated when it comes to virtual learning? Ann Dolin will help “right the ship” so that parenting doesn’t feel like a grind. In this webinar, Ann shares practical, easy-to-implement virtual learning strategies for:
- Tackling the daily power struggle of just getting started
- Helping children to focus during teacher-led instruction
- Dealing with social avoidance (not wanting to be seen and heard in front of peers)
- Keeping kids engaged by encouraging them to ask questions and advocate for themselves
- Opening the lines of communication to improve the parent/child relationship
This webinar is presented by Ann Dolin, M.Ed., educational consultant and award-winning author. Ann is the President and Director of Educational Connections, Inc.
Register HERE for" Zoomed Out?" Webinar
“Strategies for Increasing Replacement Behaviors,” Thursday January 21st, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
- Parents/guardians will review methods to increase target skills
- Parents/guardians will review problem solving strategies if target skills are not increasing
Register for Strategies for Increasing Replacement Behaviors
“Supporting Your Grade 3-6 Children in Math: A Webinar for Families,” presented by Spencer Jamieson, FCPS Elementary Math Specialist, Friday January 22nd, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Families with children in Grades 3 through 6 will explore and dive deep into how to support their child in mathematics. This session will support parents as they partner with their child and examine what is the critical content of their child’s mathematics and ways to support learning that content. The session will focus on three big ideas:
- Math Takes Time
- Focus on Understanding
- Asking Questions
Register for Supporting your Grade 3-6 Children in Math: A Webinar for Families
“SIBSHOPS: An Exciting, Virtual Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs,” presented by FCPS School Social Work Services, Monday, January 25th (Teacher Workday – students are not attending school)
Two time slots are available: 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Sessions run 1-1.5 hours
The SIBSHOP workshops are for children in grades 2 through 6 enrolled in FCPS who have siblings with special needs to meet other siblings in a relaxed, virtual setting; celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of children with special needs; share sibling experiences and receive peer support; play games and have fun!
Register for SIBSHOPS: An Exciting, Virtual Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs
PTA News
Holiday Decorating Contest Now Underway!
Lane Lions, are you ready to show off your holiday spirit? We want to see your creativity shine in the way you decorate for the winter and/or holiday season!
Once your festive décor is complete, create a holiday-themed video to share with the school on the contest Flipgrid: https://flipgrid.com/3ebd3b74.
Participants will be eligible to win one of three $10 Amazon gift cards. There will be one winner for kindergarten and first grade, one for second through fourth grade, and one for fifth and sixth grade.
Please submit all entries by next Tuesday, December 15th.
Shopping on Amazon for the Holidays? Consider Switching to Smile to Support the Lane PTA!
If you’re planning to make a purchases on Amazon, please consider signing up for the Amazon Smile program and select Anthony T. Lane ES as your designated charitable organization. That simple step automatically sends a donation to Lane!
Joining Amazon Smile means .05% of every purchase you make every day through the online retailer will be donated back to our school. The prices are the same, and several million products are eligible for donations. Every little bit means a lot, especially this year, when so many of the PTA’s regular fundraisers are limited due to the ongoing pandemic.
To start, go to http://smile.amazon.com and log in as you usually do to your existing Amazon account (you do not need to create a new one). When prompted to select a charitable organization, please select “Anthony T. Lane ES.” (You only need to do this on your first visit. Subsequent visits will take you there automatically.) After that, just shop away!
Thank you for supporting Lane and 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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