Lemon Road Community News 5.7.22

Message from Mrs. Castillo

Principal

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all of the wonderful ways that the PTA and parents showed their appreciation for our teachers and staff this week.  We were fed throughout the week, our doors were decorated, we received supplies, we were treated to our favorite things, and received many special personalized notes and cards - thank you!  Other excitement from last week included the Annual 3v3 Basketball Tournament, Walk/Bike/Roll to School Day, Principal for the Day, and the start of the Virginia SOLs!  Can’t wait to see what this week brings.  

As you have likely noticed, FCPS has seen a recent increase in COVID-19 cases and outbreaks and parents/legal guardians are reminded of the daily health screening requirement to check their students for mild, cold-like symptoms each day, such as fever, runny nose, cough, or shortness of breath. Parents and guardians are advised to keep their students home if sick and get them tested to help stop the spread of COVID-19.  

Happy Mother’s Day to all! 

Tournament

LRES Farmers' Market

Market

The Healthy Table will be up and running every Wednesday under the white tent behind the school from 2:45 - 3:20, and we look forward to seeing folks there for healthy, cost effective produce and eggs.


PTA Spring Spiritwear Sale

Spiritwear

ORDER YOUR SPIRIT WEAR TODAY - STORE CLOSES IN 3 DAYS!  This is the last weekend to buy Lemon Road Spirit Wear and your last chance to get your Lemon Road gear for the 2021-22 school year.  The Spirit Wear store will be open through NOON on Tuesday, May 10, so don’t wait! Order today so you can show your Lemon Road pride as we head into summer and fall. 


EPI School Supply Sale

EPI

The Lemon Road EPI School Supply store is open!  Order your child’s school supplies for the fall with a quick click and avoid the traffic, lines, and commuting to several stores.  Order here with school code:  LEM016


College & Career Readiness

career

You are invited to support our school counseling college and career readiness education program by sharing your college experience and or career with our students during our College and Career Exploration weeks: May 23-June 3th, 2022.

Here is a link with dates/times in which you may sign-up to share with our wonderful students. You are welcome to share in person or via zoom:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D49A4AE22A75-lemon

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ms. McKinney: (703) 714-6413 or ecmckinney@fcps.edu.


Class Placement - Parent Input

Placement

Determining class placements for the next school year begins each spring and lasts through the summer months. The grade level teachers, specialists, and administrators meet to plan classroom assignments. A variety of factors such as student personalities, friendships, and academic strengths/needs are considered as we create our classes. Lemon Road families can assist us with class placement by sharing their insights about their child specifically using this form.  Rising kindergarten families will receive a more detailed survey in July. Completion of the form is optional: however, the deadline for submission is May 13, 2022. Please complete one form per child.


Positivity Project: Final Week

Mindset

Next week our school community will be focusing on a review of the 24 character strengths and the Other People Mindset.   Over the course of this year, we have gained an understanding and appreciation of the 24 character strengths that are in all of us. Every 1-2 weeks we learned about a different character strength or Other People Mindset element. This knowledge has helped us build strong relationships with other people and become our best selves.


Upcoming & End of Year Dates

Monday, May 9:  A Week; Grade 6 Reading SOL; SCA Full Meeting (8:20); 2nd Grade Field Trip; Girls on the Run 5K Practice

Tuesday, May 10: Grade 5 Reading SOL

Wednesday, May 11:  Grade 3 SOL Reading Part 1; The Healthy Table Farmer’s Market (2:45 - 3:20)

Thursday, May 12:  Grade 3 & 4 Reading SOL

Friday, May 13:  Grade 1 Zoo Field Trip; Dr. Carolyn Miller Funeral

Monday, May 16: B Week; Grade 3 Math SOL

Tuesday, May 17:  Grade 3 & 4 Math SOL

Wednesday, May 18: Grade 5 Math SOL; The Healthy Table Farmer’s Market (2:45 – 3:20)

Thursday, May 19: Grade 6 & 7 Math SOL; Longfellow Open House (6 PM)

Friday, May 20:  Polo Day; LRES/PTA Outdoor Movie Night (7 PM Start)

Wednesday, May 25: Kindergarten Zoo Field Trip; Healthy Table Farmers Market

Thursday, May 26: Marshall High School Graduates Visit LRES (1:15 – 2:45); Lemon Road Art Show (6 – 8 PM)

Friday, May 27:  Freaky Friday – Jersey/Sports Day

Monday, May 30:  Memorial Day Holiday

Tuesday, May 31: Marshall HS Graduation (DAR Constitution Hall); 3rd Grade Bird Presentation #1

Wednesday, June 1:  Wacky Wednesday – Hawaii/Beach Day

Thursday, June 2:  3rd Grade Bird Presentation #2 

Friday, June 3:  Field Day (Volunteer:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090A4EA5AE2AA3F49-lemon

Monday, June 6:  Public Library Presentations; Service Picnic; Evening Music Concert

Wednesday, June 8: Class/Grade Parties

Thursday, June 9:  Class/Grade Parties; 6th Grade Day

Friday, June 10:  Last Day of School; 2-Hour Early Release; K-2 Awards; 3 – 6 Awards; 6th Grade Promotion; Staff Luncheon & Celebration

Bike

Decorations

Marshall Pyramid