 We hope that your family enjoyed the long weekend! As we end the second quarter, note that the progress reports in ParentVUE will be closed until Monday, February 6, 2023. Progress reports will be available on February 6 by noon.
Ms. Ulsh and I will be reviewing the SR&R with all students in the third quarter. Given that FCPS cell phone expectations are new, we wanted to highlight that in all student phones must be silenced and in backpacks for the school day. Watches that serve a dual purpose (e.g., smart watch) may be worn; however, phone features (e.g., texting, Internet, calls, etc.) are to be off when phone use is prohibited. The full SR&R can be accessed at: https://www.fcps.edu/srr
Thank you once again for all the families that continue to drop off drinks or snacks for the staff on Fridays and to our PTA President for baking delicious sweets for the Friday workday. Our staff really appreciate all the care we receive from our families. Here's to another action-packed semester of learning for our lions!
 This week, classes will discuss and practice forgiveness. You forgive those who have done wrong. You accept that people make mistakes. Forgiveness is the ability to move past being injured, and allow yourself to reconcile with the person who hurt you. Forgiveness can often be seen as a selfless act, but it also carries many benefits for those who practice it. Those who demonstrate forgiveness have the ability to move forward after someone has hurt them. Forgiveness is often rooted in the idea that all people are valuable and worthy of a second chance.
New Event Announcement! - We are delighted to announce our first ever Lemon Road trip to watch DC United play! The PTA arranged a block of seats for Lemon Road families as well as a half time shout out - the game is May 20th and tickets go on sale next week. Look for a flyer in Wednesday Folders and emails with links to purchase. Seats are limited!
In February we will be delivering the "Smart Talk" as part of Lemon Road's Portrait of a Graduate night focusing on safe digital practices and a focus on wellness. More information will be coming out soon but please contact us if you are interested in supporting this project!
We are planning our general meeting topics and guest speakers for the rest of the school year - if you have a topic or speaker you would like us to consider, or an event you would like to see added to the PTA calendar as we move into the new school year, please get in touch and let us know!
Committees for the following events are now starting work but would love to add more helpers! Please contact us at lemonroadpta@gmail.com if you would like to support or be involved!
- Smart Talk Grant (February 23rd) - digital use and wellness
- Basketball Game (March 24th)
- Spring Fair (April 22nd)
- Staff Appreciation Week (May 1-5th)
Please join Superintendent Reid and members of the School Board in upcoming community forums to discuss the development of FCPS’ new Strategic Plan. These are opportunities for families, students, staff, and community members to review student achievement, access, and perception data and identify strengths and challenges.
In small groups, participants will use research-based strategies as a framework to transform their observations into recommended goals for the strategic plan. The data from the Community Forums will be synthesized and shared with the Core Planning Team to incorporate into the final strategic plan goals.
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Providence Meeting Date: Wednesday, February 1
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Time: 6:30 - 8 PM
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Location: Marshall High School
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Registration: Google Form
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Dranesville Meeting Date: Saturday, February 4
Language interpretation services are available for all meetings as well as American Sign Language accommodation. For in-person meetings, childcare will also be provided, as needed.
If you are unable to join us please check out the complete list of community forum dates on the Strategic Plan website. These events will provide every resident an opportunity to participate in and influence the direction of the FCPS Strategic Plan prior to its completion and adoption by the School Board -- hopefully by June 2023.
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Community Feedback on Calendars
- Text-to-Speech Function on Websites
- Summer Camps Information
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, sign up today.
The FCPS Student Safety & Wellness Office is sponsoring a seminar for caregivers in our community to understand the basics around alcohol, nicotine, cannabis, and opioids. They will review what you can do as a caregiver as it relates to your child, and identify and connect you with community resources. If you are interested in attending this event, you can sign up here.
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Monday, January 30: B Week
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Tuesday, January 31: 4th Grade Strings Rehearsal; Sixth Grade Poetry Cafe
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Wednesday, February 1: Full Band & Strings Rehearsal (8:25); Strategic Plan Community Conversation - Marshall HS (6:30 PM)
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Friday, February 3: Navy & Yellow Spirit Day; Grade 6 Volleyball Tournament
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Monday, February 6: A Week; Gr 1, 4 & 5 WIDA Listening; Grade 6 Art Museum Field Trip
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Tuesday, February 7:Grade 5 & 6 Band/Strings Rehearsal; Grade 2 & 6 WIDA
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Wednesday, February 8: Full SCA Meeting; Grade 6 Art Museum Field Trip; Grade 4 & 5 WIDA Reading; Grade 3 WIDA Listening
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Thursday, February 9: Gr 5 & 6 Band/Strings Rehearsal; Gr 1 & 6 WIDA; Evening Band/Strings/Chorus Concert
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Friday, February 10: Daytime Band/Strings/Chorus Concert; Therapy Dog Visit; Gr 2 & 3 WIDA Testing
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February 11 & 12: Basic Bagel Restaurant BRUNCH (9 AM - 12 PM)
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Thursday, February 23: POG Night
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Sunday, March 12: PTA Spring Spirit Wear on Sale
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Friday, March 24: LRES Staff Basketball Game @ Marshall HS
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Saturday, April 22: LRES/PTA Spring Fair
FCPS School Year Calendar for 2022-23
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