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The Lion’s Roar
February 10, 2023
Upcoming Events
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Thursday, 2/16 – STEAM Night, 6 – 8 p.m.
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Monday, 2/20 – Presidents Day Holiday, School and Office CLOSED
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Thursday, 2/23 – Spelling Bee, 4:45 p.m.
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Thursday, 3/2 – 2-hour early release, 2:05 p.m. dismissal
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Friday, 3/3 – Student Holiday/School Planning Day
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Monday, 3/6 – Parent Coffee about Ramadan school supports and accommodations, 6:30 p.m.
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Tuesday, 3/7 – PTA Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
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Thursday, 3/9 – Celebration of Cultures Night, 6 – 8 p.m.
In This Issue
- 2022 – 2023 Yearbooks Now on Sale – ONLINE ORDERS ONLY!!
- STEAM Night Is Next Thursday!
- Save the Date for Lane’s 2023 Celebration of Cultures Night – Thursday, March 9th!
- Spring Picture Day is Monday, March 27th! Volunteers Needed!
- PTA News: Basket Bingo class donations and tickets
- Parent Resources: Magnet school lottery and information nights; building healthy relationships with people and substances; upcoming webinars
- FCPS News & Announcements: Special Education Enhancement Plan and more!
News & Notes
2022 - 2023 Yearbooks Now on Sale – ONLINE ORDERS ONLY!!
School yearbooks are now on sale. The basic book is just $16 now, but the price will go up to $20 after March 10th. Order now and save! There are options such as imprinted name on the cover, extra autograph pages, and stickers you can choose to add.
Early-bird deadline is Friday, March 10th!
PLEASE NOTE: All sales are online only. Ordering is simple: Just go to http://ybpay.lifetouch.com, put in yearbook ID code 10217423, and pay with your credit card.
Watch for paper flyers in next week’s folders or download it here.
STEAM Night Is Next Thursday!
Less than a week to go until our first-ever Family STEAM Night!
Are you curious about what your child is learning in science? Would you like to try your hand at some engineering, math, or art activities? If so, plan to join us next Thursday, February 16th from 6 to 8 p.m.
STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math, and we’ll showcase all of that and more at this entertaining, interactive, and educational event for the whole family! Check out the flyer for more details.
Please RSVP here to let us know you’ll join us. This will help ensure that we have sufficient materials.
(Please note that this is not a drop-off event; children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.)
Save the Date for Lane’s 2023 Celebration of Cultures Night – Thursday, March 9th!
We are so excited for the return of Lane's Celebration of Cultures Night, the family-favorite event formerly known as International Night. We haven't all been able to celebrate our wonderful, diverse community in person together since 2019, so this will be a night you won't want to miss! That entire week will also feature spirit days focused on students’ cultural experiences and sharing. Watch for participation forms in Wednesday folders next week!
We are looking for parent volunteers to assist with various aspects of the event that night. Each shift is only a half-hour, so you'll still be able to participate. If you'd like to help, please visit our Sign-Up Genius link.
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Spring Picture Day is Monday, March 27th! Volunteers Needed!
Professional photographers will once again visit Lane on Monday, March 27th to take individual portraits of every student. Class group pictures will also be taken. Watch for ordering information coming soon.
We are looking for several parent volunteers to assist photographers that day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Each volunteer will receive a single-use coupon that can be redeemed for a free Basic Package on MyLifetouch.com.
If you are available and would like to help, please contact Office Assistant Heather Rousseau at hrousseau@fcps.edu.
Month of the Military Child Purple Up! T-Shirt Vote
April is the Month of the Military Child, and Purple Up! Day will be celebrated throughout Virginia – including here at Lane – on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.
Please take a moment to vote for this year's FCPS Purple Up! t-shirt and show your support for military-connected youth by participating in Purple Up! Day! The voting ends Friday, February 17th. Shirts with the chosen design will be available for purchase later this spring.
Let's turn FCPS purple in support of military-connected youth for one day!
PTA News
Basket Bingo Is Back on Friday, March 24th! Tickets Now on Sale and Donations Needed!
The PTA is excited to announce the return of one of its most popular events and biggest fundraisers – Basket Bingo! This year the theme is “Classic Cartoons.” (This is a change from previous announcements.)
Information about the event was sent home in Wednesday Folders last week. Please note that tickets ARE REQUIRED to attend. EVERY person, regardless of age or whether or not they are playing, MUST have a ticket due to Fire Marshal room-capacity regulations.
NO TICKET = NO ENTRY
Tickets are $15 for PTA Members | $20 for non-PTA Members | $7 per student/child.
Early Bird tickets are only on sale until February 28th! Prices will go up on March 1st.
Visit the PTA website to purchase tickets: https://lanepta.memberhub.com/w/basketbingo.
Donations Needed!
Every year at Basket Bingo there are seven grade-level-sponsored baskets, and the PTA needs your help to fill them! Here are the themes by grade this year:
- Kindergarten – Game Night
- 1st Grade – Movie Night
- 2nd Grade – Candy Basket
- 3rd Grade – Fun in the Sun
- 4th Grade – Cooking/Baking
- 5th Grade – Gardening
- 6th Grade – Sports
There are several other options for donations too! Be sure to check them out on the PTA website, https://lanepta.memberhub.com/w/basketbingo. All donations are tax-deductible.
Volunteers Needed!
Interested in volunteering? The Bingo planning committee would love to have your help! Visit the electronic sign-up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0948ABA922A1FDC70-basket. Thanks in advance for your support!
Parent Resources
Magnet School Application and Lottery Information
The Magnet School Program registration window will be open from Wednesday, March 1st, through Wednesday, April 12th. No late applications will be 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 p.m., in person
- Snow date: February 21, 2023, at 6 p.m.
- Bailey’s Upper, February 15, 2023, at 6 p.m., virtual only
- Bailey’s Primary, February 16, 2023, at 6 p.m., in person
- Snow date: February 23, 2023, at 6 p.m.
Visit the FCPS website for more details: https://www.fcps.edu/registration/elementary-magnet-school-lottery.
Healthy Relationships with People and Substances
Relationships are important components in the development of living a fulfilling life. Valentine’s Day occurs in the month of February, causing a frenzy of purchases and planning between loved ones to show appreciation and love. Forming and maintaining healthy relationships is difficult but vital for those in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. Healthy relationships are a factor in helping people maintain sobriety (Addiction Center). Bonds and companionship provide emotional support and are effective in increasing health and wellbeing. Emotional support decreases fears and helps people to thrive.
There is value in healthy relationships. Healthy relationships decrease people struggling with addictions from engaging in toxic attachments that create feelings of frustration, stress, and conflict. Negative attachments can bring out the worst in people and create feelings that can lead to increased use of alcohol and substance misuse and abuse. Positive relationships encourage growth, comfort, and the creation of emotional bonds that provide feelings of joy and support. Open communication and commitment are two of the best ways to foster the ideal type of relationships most people strive for.
Common values to develop in healthy relationships include:
- honesty
- reciprocity
- effort
- respect
- safety & security
- laughter
- acceptance
- healthy boundaries
- unconditional love
- friendship
- non-judgmental
As the world celebrates love, it is important to do our part in the creation of positive partnerships, social circles, and healthy connections. Encourage the support and inspiration of those that may be silently vulnerable and struggling to feel safe.
Resources:
Healthy Relationships
Substance Abuse & Intimate Relationships
For more information, contact Mr. Villalobos, Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist, at bvillalobos@fcps.edu.
For general questions about the FCPS Substance Abuse Prevention Program, please contact the Office of Student Safety & Wellness at: (571) 423-4270.
Upcoming Webinars from the Parent Resource Center
Future Planning for Elementary and Middle School Students in Special Education: An In-Person Workshop
For families, caregivers, and educators of students receiving special education services.
Join Career and Transition Services (CTS) to learn about planning for life in and after high school!
It’s never too early or too late to prepare for your future. We want to help you start planning for a successful transition from school to life as a young adult.
Ensuring the postsecondary success of our students with disabilities is dependent on what is known as transition planning. Please join CTS and other support service personnel for an evening focused on planning for the future.
You will have the opportunity to meet and ask questions of representatives from CTS programs and services for students with disabilities, short- and long-term postsecondary supports, employment, and postsecondary education considerations, and Supported Decision Making, and student self-determination as an evidence-based predictor of post-school success.
This event also includes a student/parent panel where members describe their firsthand experiences as they navigated Fairfax County Public Schools and planning for their child’s future. A questions/answer session will follow.
FCPS educators, register in MyPDE to receive 2 recertification points for attending the entire event.
Wednesday, February 15th, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. (Snow Date: February 22nd)
Luther Jackson Middle School
3020 Gallows Road
Falls Church, Virginia 22042
Register for Future Planning for Elementary and Middle School Students in Special Education
View the individual event page if you would like to share this event with others.
Supporting Mental Health through Play
Join us for a two-part interactive session designed for parents, caregivers, and educators to discover how incorporating more unstructured play and sensory foundational activities can support all young children’s development, including children with special needs and mental-health concerns.
Session #1 Highlights:
- The power of unstructured play in creating opportunities to build executive functioning skills
- Differences in play experiences over the past 30-40 years
- Benefits and Ways of incorporating unstructured play into a child’s day.
View the individual event page if you would like to share this event with others.
Session #2 Highlights:
- Angie Voss’ “power sensations” (movement & touch)
- Reflecting on our own temperaments, including sensory preferences, in order to provide a “goodness of fit” for our child or student
- Creating an environment where all young children can thrive.
View the individual event page if you would like to share this event with others.
This webinar is presented by Early Childhood Special Education Assistant Director Amber Gant with George Mason’s Training and Technical Assistance Center.
Session 1: Friday, February 17th, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Session 2: Friday, February 24th, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Register for Supporting Mental Health through Play
FCPS News & Announcements
Seeking Feedback on New Special Education Enhancement Plan
Fairfax County Public Schools is developing a Special Education Enhancement Plan to help ensure an excellent educational experience for all students with disabilities. As part of this effort, FCPS is seeking feedback from employees, families, and community members on Part 1 of the Draft Special Education Enhancement Plan. Please complete this form by Friday, February 17th, to provide input on FCPS’ priorities regarding special education including vision, mission, core values, goals, and objectives.
Thank you in advance for lending your voice to this important work. Visit the Special Education Enhancement Plan webpage for more information.
Your Voice Matters! Have Your Say in Our Future!
What is the ONE promise our school division should make and keep regarding learning, growth, and success for every student? Tell us and help shape FCPS’ future.
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