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To read this newsletter in other languages, please visit our website.
Para leer este boletin en otros idiomas, visite nuestro sitio web.
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The Lion’s Roar
December 16, 2022
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The holiday season was in full swing at Lane this week! From Santa hats to snowflakes, jingle bells to gingerbread houses, and homemade STEAM-centered snow globes to hallway serenades by our amazing music team, students and staff celebrated the season in style! |
Click the picture above to view a video sample!
Upcoming Events
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Monday, 12/19 – Monday, 1/2 – Winter Break
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Tuesday, 1/3 – School reopens at the regular time
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Tuesday, 1/3 – PTA Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Zoom
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Friday, 1/6 – Partner with the Principal: Social Emotional Wellness and Supports, 8 a.m.
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Tuesday, 1/10 & Wednesday, 1/11 – PTA Restaurant Nights at Olympians
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Monday, 1/16 – Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Holiday – NO SCHOOL
In This Issue
- Winter Break Starts Next Week!
- Learn More About Winter Holidays
- FCPS Family Math Week – January 9th – 13th
- Parent Resources: COVID testing, upcoming webinars
- PTA News: Next meeting, January 4th; winter enrichment registration coming soon!
News & Notes
Winter Break Starts Next Week!
Don’t forget that school and the office will be CLOSED Monday, December 19th through Monday, January 2nd for Winter Break. School will reopen on Tuesday, January 3rd at the regular time.
Learn More About Winter Holidays
Over the next two weeks, many in our community will celebrate special cultural holidays.
Chanukah, the Festival of Lights, is an 8-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple, and the miracle of a small quantity of oil that lit the Temple's menorah for 8 days. Learn more about Chanukah in National Geographic Kids. Happy Chanukah to all in our community who celebrate!
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Christmas is an annual holiday that commemorates the birth of Jesus, and is celebrated in many unique ways across the U.S. and the world. Learn more about Christmas here. We wish everyone who celebrates this holiday a very Merry Christmas! |
And finally, we wish all our Lane Lion families a very Happy New Year!
FCPS Family Math Week – January 9th – 13th
Come together as a community for students in K-8 for 5 nights the week of January 9, 2023, with delightful math games and stories - all on your own time and from the comfort of your own home. All content will be available for free directly to all families in English and Spanish.
Through rich story-based mathematics experiences, math week offers families an opportunity to experience math, literacy, history, and geography in a positive way. The games and stories feature several countries including Lesotho, Madagascar, Ghana, and China.
All content will be available completely free on the website starting January 9, 2023. To access the games, families will be able to simply click on the day of the week and find their child's grade and language. View the website at anytime for explanations and videos.
Families can play for as little as 15 minutes or replay over and over lasting more than an hour on any given night. For families that want to reduce screen time, we will have physical print options for access to the content and games as well.
Use the games and stories on our website or dust off your favorite math game and play it as a family.
Any and ALL math experiences outside of a normal week count. Our goal is for FCPS to experience 1,000,000 minutes of math outside of the school day. Join us!
Parent Resources
COVID Diagnostic Testing in January
COVID diagnostic testing will be available for FCPS teachers, staff, and students at five locations across the county January 3rd through 5th from 5 to 8 p.m. This testing is for those who are either experiencing COVID symptoms or have been exposed to someone diagnosed with COVID. Appointments are not required, but registration must be completed before testing. Visit the COVID Testing webpage for more information.
Upcoming Webinars from the Parent Resource Center
Neurodiversity: What Do You Mean We Are All Neurodiverse?
All human beings are neurodiverse. There is infinite variation of thinking and experiencing the world due to our identities, experiences, and brain wiring that is a valuable form of human diversity (Büdy, 2021; Singer, 2019). This webinar examines the brilliance and advantages of neurodiversity and the different ways brains may function as it relates to neurodivergence or neurotypicality.
- What is the relationship between neurodiversity and student relationships and engagement?
- How can we use asset-based language?
- How can we reflect on individual mindsets towards inclusion for all students?
Presented by Kristen Haynor, FCPS Neurodiversity Specialist
Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 6:30 p.m: View the individual event page if you would like to share this event with others.
Friday, January 13, 2023 at 10 a.m: View the individual event page if you would like to share this event with others.
Register online for Neurodiversity: What Do You Mean We Are All Neurodiverse?
Social-Emotional Milestones in Early Childhood
The first five years of life are a period of incredible growth in all areas of a child’s development. Social and emotional development includes the child’s experience, expression, and management of their emotions, and the ability to establish positive and rewarding relationships with others. Join us for this important webinar to learn about the social-emotional developmental milestones in early childhood.
Webinar Highlights:
- Identify social-emotional skills that develop in early childhood
- Discuss strategies to support children in their social-emotional development
- Explore concepts of attachment, temperament, and self-regulation and their impact on social-emotional development
Presented by Naomi H. Grinney, LCSW, Infant Mental Health Specialist, IMH-E® Clinical Supervisor/Behavioral Health Senior Clinician Infant-Toddler Connection of Fairfax – Falls Church
Friday, January 20, 2023, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Register for Social-Emotional Milestones in Early Childhood
View the individual event page if you would like to share this event with others.
Morning Meeting and Responsive Advisory Meeting: Building Positive Classroom Communities through Social and Emotional Learning
Join us to hear about how teachers and school staff are building positive schoolwide and classroom communities through social and emotional learning.
During this session, families will:
- Learn about the evidence-based Responsive Classroom practices of Morning Meeting and Responsive Advisory Meeting.
- Understand how teachers are using these practices to engage students in learning that is challenging, developmentally appropriate, and supportive of the whole child.
- Learn new tips so you can continue these responsive practices at home.
The presenter is Ivette Robles, FCPS Curriculum Resource Teacher, Office of School Improvement and Supports.
Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Register for Morning Meeting and Responsive Advisory Meeting: Building Positive Classroom Communities through Social and Emotional Learning
PTA News
Happy Holidays from the Lane PTA! Next Meeting on Tuesday, January 3rd!
The PTA would like to wish all Lane Lions a great Winter Break and a very Happy New Year!
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 3rd at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom. All parents and guardians are welcome to attend to learn about the exciting events and activities planned for 2023!
Registration for Winter Enrichment Programs Begins Thursday, January 5th!
The PTA has organized an entertaining and educational line-up of before- and after-school enrichment programs for the winter session. Take a look at the offerings below and get ready to register after Winter Break. Registration will open Thursday, January 5th at 10 a.m. and close on Thursday, January 19th at 11:59 p.m.
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