Staff Appreciation Week
We had a great week last week celebrating our wonderful staff. Thank you for everything you did to make us feel appreciated!
Parent Input Form
As we look to prepare for next year, we would like to give our families the opportunity to share pertinent information to help support your child. We cannot honor requests for specific teachers. We value your insight. Please complete this Parent Input Form by this Friday, May 13, 2022. Thank you!
The World at Little Run
The Little Run PTA is very excited to celebrate our school’s variety of cultures at the World at Little Run Festival, THIS Saturday May 14 from 1:00-4:00pm!
Professional Irish Dancers will “kick” off the event. There will be an opportunity to visit over 20 Culture Tables and taste a variety of international foods from local restaurants. And don’t forget - the Community Fashion Show/Cultural Performance and Professional Dancers at 2:15!
The PTA does need your help. Please consider volunteering for the event!
We hope to see you there, rain (school building) or shine (soccer fields)!
If you have any questions, please contact Megan Smith at msmith9967@gmail.com
Time to Order School Supplies for 2022-2023
Save the hassle of shopping and have next year's school supplies delivered directly to your student’s classroom by Back to School Night! We have worked directly with Teacher Tailored to create grade-specific kits with all of the items on the school-approved supply lists.
Order Online at www.shopttkits.com
Use Account #: 12873
Order Online By: 6/17/2022
If you know of any rising Kindergarten neighbors, be sure to let them know too! If you have any questions, please contact: littlerunptamail@gmail.com
Donation kits are needed for all grades so if you have the means to donate a kit, there are students who would really appreciate your generosity! This year, there is an additional option to make cash donations in $5 increments if you choose (which will collectively be applied to the purchase of kits for families in need).
Lake Braddock - Rising 7th Grade Parent Night and Student Orientation
Lake Braddock Middle School will be hosting an event for rising 7th grade families tonight Monday, May 9th from 6:30-8:00 pm. This event will include a parent information session, and a separate student presentation, followed by self-guided tours of the building with Bruin Ambassador assistance. Students will learn about student life at LBMS, how to move around the building, and what to expect on the first few days of school. Spanish, Korean, and Vietnamese interpreters will be available.
Senior Grad Walk
On Wednesday, May 25, 2022 we will have our senior grad walk. Seniors who attended Little Run ES are invited to walk the hallways and be cheered on by our staff and students. We are so proud of former students’ hard work in reaching this milestone accomplishment. Seniors should meet outside near the front entrance in their cap and gown at 2:15 PM. Parents of graduating seniors are welcome to come take pictures of this special event.
Seventh Grade Immunization Requirements
Effective July 1, 2021, all students entering 7th grade will be required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations prior to the beginning of school: Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis booster (Tdap) given at age 7 or older, and Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) given at age 10 or older. Seventh grade students cannot begin school in August without proper Tdap and Meningococcal documentation.
Acceptable documentation to submit to Little Run ES can be one of the following:
- An immunization record showing the month, day, and year the immunization(s) was given.
- A note on a healthcare provider’s letterhead stating the month, day, and year the immunization(s) was given.
- A healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption for a student who cannot receive the immunization due to medical reasons.
- A notarized Religious Exemption Form
SOL Testing
SOL testing for grades 3-6 will began the week of April 18th. Please see chart below for all remaining dates. If you have any questions, please email us at littlerun@fcps.edu.
Updated Isolation Procedures for Students-
Beginning May 1
Since the start of the pandemic, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) has regularly reviewed and adjusted our health and safety guidance in alignment with recommendations from local, state and national health experts.
As a result, FCPS will be changing current isolation procedures for students who have tested positive for COVID-19. Beginning May 1, 2022, your child may return to in-person instruction and activities, including athletics, after at least five (5) days of isolation when your child has met the following criteria:
- Student is fever free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication; AND
- Student’s symptoms have improved or resolved; AND
- Student wears a well-fitting mask for 5 additional days (day six through day 10) after the end of the 5-day isolation period, in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance
If students are unable to wear a mask when around others, they are to continue to isolate for a full 10 days at home.
Children who are in isolation will continue to have access to our StreamIn/CheckIn during this time.
Stay Home When Sick
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) continues to monitor cases and report COVID-19 outbreaks, as outlined by the Virginia Department of Health. Currently, Fairfax County's Community Level remains low as determined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and our layered prevention strategies are being implemented based on our COVID-19 Community Level, as recommended by the CDC.
However, 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.
VaxUp
We continue to encourage everyone to get vaccinated or boosted as soon as they are eligible. COVID-19 vaccination keeps children safely in school and childcare settings, and also while participating in sports, playdates, extracurricular activities, and other group activities. Strong community vaccination rates help keep our schools safe for in-person learning. To learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine, or to find a vaccine provider, visit the Fairfax County Health Department website.
Masking
As a reminder, students may return to school after five days of isolation if they are fever-free for 24 hours (without the use of fever-reducing medication) and symptoms are improving. As recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) individuals should continue to wear a well-fitting mask around others at home and in public for five additional days (day six through day 10) after the end of the five day isolation period. If individuals are unable to wear a mask when around others, they should continue to isolate for a full 10 days at home. While not required, wearing a mask while indoors is still considered an important way to protect yourself and others. Families are encouraged to discuss mask wearing as an additional layered prevention strategy.
Additional recommendations to prevent COVID-19 are available online.
Little Run’s Online Book Fair
Little Run is hosting an online book fair in partnership with Bookworm Central.
LittleRunESOnlineBookstore
From now until the end of May, you can choose from a wonderful selection of books. All purchases will help to raise money for Little Run. Families can order online and your books will be delivered to your home. There are also options to make a cash donation as part of your order to purchase books for children in need and choose the gift of a book for teachers and specialists from their Wish Lists.
Be Informed, Stay Involved!
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