 I hope you've enjoyed the long weekend and had a moment to reflect on the profound impact of Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Civil Rights Movement as a whole. The rest of this month is filled with exciting school activities - read on and be sure to mark your calendars!
A reminder students go outside nearly every day - even in winter months. Please make sure you send your child in with a warm jacket, gloves, and a hat (all labeled) so they are ready to be outside. If you need support obtaining any cold weather wear, please contact our family liaison Mabel Morales at mvmorales@fcps.edu.
Thanks again to any parents who have helped Stock the Staff lounge this school year! Each Friday we try to stock the lounge with snacks or drinks in the refrigerator. If you are able, pick up an extra family favorite next time you are at the store and drop it off in the Lemon Road main office. The staff is very grateful for these Friday treats!
We are celebrating our wonderfully diverse cultures during the month of February through our weekly grade level counseling lessons. You and/or your child are invited to share your culture during our 30-minute grade level classroom lesson (dates/times on the sign-up). Presentations can be virtual or in person. Some ideas to share include:
- Special celebrations/customs/dress
- Cultural history (age appropriate)
- Music/dance/arts/games
- Pictures/artifacts
- Maps/flags
We thank you in advance for supporting diversity at Lemon Road and look forward to learning about your wonderful culture. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Erica McKinney: ecmckinney@fcps.edu OR Taylor Coleman: tscoleman@fcps.edu. Thank you for your support! LINK HERE
We are getting ready for our first PTA meeting and community event of 2023 and are continuing to build our committees for several events for later in the year - please find below some of the upcoming events and opportunities to get involved.
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PTA General Meeting: January 17th - we will be joined by 7 local vendors offering student enrichment and summer camp options. We hope to see many of you there either in person or online - the online link can be found on the PTA MemberHub email, on the PTA google calendar or email, or the flyer from Wednesday folders.
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Restaurant Night at Bolay: January 19th - give yourself a night off cooking and support the PTA at the same time! Quote Lemon Road Elementary School when ordering.
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Bingo Night: January 20th - Doors open at 6 pm. Limited seats, so come early to ensure a spot! The event is free to attend and play. Pizza, snacks and drinks will be available for sale as well as bingo "dotters". We need adult and student volunteers to help run the event! Click here to volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4CA4AE2FA5FD0-lres9
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Committees for the following events are now being formed - please contact us at lemonroadpta@gmail.com if you would like to support or be involved!
- Smart Talk Grant (February) - digital use and wellness
- Basketball Game (March)
- Spring Fair (April)
- Staff Appreciation Week (May)
- As always please follow the PTA's social media accounts to keep up to date with all of the fun things happening!
You complete what you start despite obstacles. You never give up. The concept of perseverance can most often be found in one’s active pursuit in overcoming obstacles. Perseverance is a uniquely human characteristic that identifies an individual’s ability to spend long periods of time devoted to a single goal or set of goals.
The Magnet Program registration window will be open from Wednesday March 1, through Wednesday, April 12, 2023. No late applications are accepted.
To learn more about the programs and the registration process, families are encouraged to attend one of the Parent Informational Nights:
- Hunters Woods Elementary, February 13, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - In-person
- Snow date: February 21, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
- Bailey’s Upper, February 15, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - Virtual only
- Bailey’s Primary, February 16, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - In person
- Snow date: February 23, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
https://www.fcps.edu/registration/elementary-magnet-school-lottery.
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Salad Bars Returning to Elementary Schools
- COVID-19 Compensatory Education Plan Meetings for Families of Students with Disabilities
- Tutor.com for Free College Prep
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, sign up today.
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Monday, January 16: MLK Holiday (No School); B Week
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Tuesday, January 17: ESOL Office Visitors to Lemon Road; PTA General Meeting (7 PM)
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Wednesday, January 18: SCA Officer Meeting (8:30)
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Thursday, January 19: Orthodox Epiphany Recognized; Bolay Restaurant Night
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Friday, January 20: Freaky Friday - Pajama Day; POG Visit from Elain Tholen; Therapy Dog Visit (11:30); PTA Bingo Night (6 PM)
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Monday, January 23: A Week
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Tuesday, January 24: Full Band Rehearsal Grades 5 & 6 (8:25)
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Wednesday, January 25: End of Quarter 2; 2-Hour Early Release; Mentor/Mentee Winter Celebration (12:55)
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Thursday, January 26: No School; County-Wide Staff Development Day
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Friday, January 27: No School; Teacher Work Day
FCPS School Year Calendar for 2022-23
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