A Message from Ms. Yarn
Greetings, Little Run Families,
As my first week as principal of Little Run comes to a close, I want to thank everyone for this fantastic opportunity to serve the Little Run Community. Little Run has an incredible reputation for its welcoming and caring school culture. A sense of community is vital to Little Run's success. I will strive to cultivate positive relationships amongst our staff, students, and families, as we work together to ensure the success of our students.
As I enter my 26th year as an educator, I have reflected on my extraordinary journey of professional learning experiences. I hope to share the joy of lifelong learning with the students and staff of Little Run as we engage in high levels of learning for all. I am an educator and a mom. My daughter, Laila, will be heading to high school in the fall. It is hard to believe that she will head to college in four short years. My hopes and dreams for my daughter are that her early learning experiences have prepared her for high school, college, and, someday, the world. I have the same desire for all the students at Little Run.
The Little Run staff is committed to ensuring academic excellence for our students. I am so grateful to have had some time to learn more about our beloved school before the summer begins. Although our doors will close, the planning for the 2022-2023 school year begins! I look forward to partnering with the Little Run teachers, staff, and community to meet the needs of every child every day!
I am excited to share that the first of many "Coffee with the Principal" opportunities will be Tuesday, June 7th, at 9 am. Please join me as I share more about myself and my hopes and dreams for Little Run.
My seamless transition to Little Run would not have been possible without the hard work and commitment of Acting Principal Kelly Durso. Mrs. Durso joined the staff less than two months ago, and during that time, she was able to impact students, staff, and families positively. Mrs. Durso is a school leader willing to act on behalf of students and staff to yield the best outcome. Little Run is grateful for her support.
Warmest regards,
Christie Yarn
Principal
6th Grade Promotion
We are excited to be able to share information about our 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions.
Date: Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Time: 10:00am – 12:00 pm (Please do not arrive prior to 9:45 a.m.)
Where: Woodson High School Auditorium (Enter through Door 16 or 18)
9525 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22031
 Special Notes:
- Please check into the welcome table upon arrival to let us know if you will be taking your child home after the ceremony or if they will return to school on the bus.
- If you plan on bringing your 6th grader’s sibling to the promotion ceremony, please contact the classroom teacher and LittleRun@fcps.edu by June 7th with your preferred pick up time.
Schedule for the Last Day of School
Dismissal on the last day of school, June 10, will begin at 1:15 pm for Kindergarten- 6th grades. Dismissal for PAC on June 9 will be at the usual time.
Please email littlerun@fcps.edu if your student will go home on the last day of school in a different way then usual.
Mental Health and Parenting in 2022
Join us for a free virtual seminar with licensed professional counselor, Whitney Houston, for Spanish Speakers on June 6th from 7-8:30PM.
The presentation will discuss:
- Your role as a parent
- Setting boundaries
- Defining expectations for your child and yourself
- Finding flexibility
- Mental health and mental health problems
- Signs and symptoms of mental illness
- When and how to find help, from whom, and what to do when waiting for professional help
Zoom Links:
Spanish 6/6 Meeting Link
Please submit questions prior to the presentation here.
About Mrs. Houston: Whitney has over ten years of experience working in the behavioral health field providing clinical mental health counseling to individuals and families. She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia, and a clinical supervisor in both states working with pre-post graduate counseling residents. In her clinical work she has extensive experience working with parents helping to develop boundaries and limitations. She is also a trauma informed clinician that has experience training professionals in understanding the impact of trauma. Whitney is a mother of two (one child with developmental delays) and a sibling to a sister with mental illness.
Please reach out to Brittany Belscher (bbelscher@fcps.edu) with any questions you have prior to the presentation!
Bullying Prevention and Intervention
FCPS is deeply committed to creating a safe and positive school environment where all students can learn. Through school-wide positive behavior approaches and participation in K-12 health and guidance lessons students are taught to behave respectfully and to resolve conflicts in positive ways. A culture of acceptance and creation of safe opportunities to discuss concerns is actively developed through class meetings, interactions, and relationships with caring adults. For more information please visit here.
Health Room Medication
The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on the last day of school. Medication left in the health room after that time will be discarded. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student.
Laptop Return
The year end collection of laptops and chargers is rapidly approaching. On June 8th and 10th, we will be collecting all student laptops and chargers (except students taking FCPS instructional programs over the summer). If your student has misplaced their charger, please try to locate it. If you can’t find it or the charger is damaged, please follow the steps below to pay for the equipment PRIOR to June 8th . The replacement cost for a missing/damaged charger is $23. The replacement cost for a missing/damaged laptop is $481. More details about the responsible use can be found here.
Paying for lost/damaged equipment:
- Sign-on to MySchoolBucks
- Select School Store
- Select Browse All Items
- Select the icon for which you are paying “Lost or Damaged Cables/Power Cords” or “Lost or Damaged Laptop”
- Select your child’s name and teacher
- If you need to purchase a laptop, please contact the school before making any payments
- Select Add to Basket
- Follow the process for payment
If you have any questions, please email littlerun@fcps.edu or call 703-503-3500.
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).
Tutor.com
We are pleased to announce that students now have unlimited access to online tutoring support services through Tutor.com at no cost to families. Tutor.com is available 24/7, through online voice or text chat, and in your student’s preferred language. Student participation is optional and parents/guardians can opt their students out of accessing the service. You can learn more about Tutor.com on the Tutor.com Online Tutoring Services website.
Students will be able to access Tutor.com via a link in Schoology. Additional information about how to log in and access a tutor is provided to families via the following instructional videos: elementary video and secondary video. Questions not answered in the posted resources may be sent to onlinetutoring@fcps.edu.
This new service will help many of our students complete assignments, better understand classroom lessons, and be successful.
Be Informed, Stay Involved!
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