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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
March 3, 2023
Read Across America Day was established by the National Education Association (NEA) in 1998 to help get kids excited about reading. Here at Lane, our Lions are always excited about reading!
Mr. Benzelock’s 2nd grade and Mrs. Greene’s kindergarten were just two of the classes who marked this special day by reading and celebrating books!
Upcoming Events
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Monday, 3/6 – Friday, 3/10 – Celebration of Cultures Spirit Week
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Monday, March 6th: “Where in the World Have We Been?” Day – Wear a shirt from a place that represents your culture
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Tuesday, March 7th: “Colors of the World” Day– Wear a shirt with a flag or a color you associate with your culture
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Wednesday, March 8th: “I Am My Own Culture” Day – Wear something that celebrates YOU and the unique person you are
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Thursday, March 9th: “Show Off Your Culture” Day – Wear something that represents your heritage or culture
as we get ready for Celebration of Cultures Night
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Friday, March 10th: “Celebrate Lane!” – Wear Lane colors or spirit wear
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Monday, 3/6 – Parent Information Meeting 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.
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Friday, 3/10 - Family Engagement Series: Social-Emotional Supports at School, 8:15 a.m.
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Monday, 3/20 & Tuesday, 3/21 – PTA Restaurant Nights at TGIFridays, Springfield
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Friday, 3/24 – PTA Basket Bingo, 6:30 p.m.
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Monday, 3/27 – Spring Picture Day (individual and classes)
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Monday, 4/3 – Friday, 4/7 – Spring Break
In This Issue
- Celebration of Cultures Night Next Thursday, Spirit Days All Week Long!
- Unclaimed Lost & Found Items Will Be Donated Next Friday
- Ramadan Parent Meeting – Monday, March 6th, 6:30 p.m.
- Family Engagement Series: Social-Emotional Supports for Students – Friday, March 10th, 8:15 a.m.
- Yearbook “Early Bird” Pricing Ends Next Friday!
- Martial Arts Lessons in P. E. Next Week
- Language Translation on FCPS Websites
- Notification of Testing: Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test for 1st Graders on Monday, March 13th
- PTA News: Meeting on Tuesday in person; Basket Bingo class donations and tickets; Virginia PTA Family Reading Month reading Bingo; survey for special-education families; upcoming restaurant nights
- Parent Resources: Magnet school lottery; eating disorders resources; upcoming webinars
- FCPS News & Announcements: Strategic planning survey
News & Notes
Celebration of Cultures Night Next Thursday, Spirit Days All Week Long!
The strength of our diverse school community will be in the spotlight next week as we celebrate the many cultures among us all week long. Each day, Monday through Friday, will have a different culture-centered spirit theme, and Thursday night the community will come together for Celebration of Cultures Night.
Are you ready to travel the world without leaving Lane?
If so, pack your sense of fun and adventure, and join us for Celebration of Cultures Night on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. Over two dozen families have signed up to share their culture that night through food, music, art, and more! You’ll be able to browse cultural displays, sample international foods, enjoy performances, and earn a small prize by getting your “passport” stamped. It’s all free and fun for Lane Lions of all ages. All families are welcome! (Please remember that this is not a drop-off event and that all children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.)
If you’d like to share your culture, it’s not too late to sign-up! A second paper participation form was sent home in this week’s Wednesday Folder, which you can fill out and send to school by next Tuesday (March 7th), or you can sign up online.
We need volunteers for the event as well. If you’d like to help, please sign up here. Each shift is only 30 minutes, so you’ll still have plenty of time to enjoy the event!
Spirit days help set the stage
The lead up to Celebration of Cultures Night includes the following culture-centered spirit days:
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Monday, March 6th – “Where in the World Have We Been?” Day
Wear a shirt from a place that represents your culture
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Tuesday, March 7th – “Colors of the World” Day
Wear a shirt with a flag or a color you associate with your culture
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Wednesday, March 8th – “I Am My Own Culture” Day
Wear something that celebrates YOU and the unique person you are
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Thursday, March 9th – “Show Off Your Culture” Day
Wear something that represents your heritage or culture
as we get ready for Celebration of Cultures Night
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Friday, March 10th – “Celebrate Lane!”
Wear Lane colors or spirit wear
We hope your child will participate in our spirit days, and we hope to see your family on Thursday night!
Unclaimed Lost & Found Items Will Be Donated Next Friday
Our Lost & Found is overflowing to the point that we no longer have space to hold the items. The entire inventory has been pulled from the cafeteria and placed in the bus lobby. Please ask your children to take a look as they enter and leave the building if they are missing anything. We want to get the lost items back to their owners!
We will keep the items on display until next Friday, March 10th. Anything left after that date will be donated.
Thank you for your help with our spring cleaning!
Ramadan Parent Meeting – Monday, March 6th, 6:30 p.m.
Does your family observe Ramadan? Would you like to learn more about supports for students during the school day throughout that time period? If so, please join Lane administrators and a Cultural Liaison from the FCPS Family and School Partnerships Office for a parent information session next Monday, March 6th, at 6:30 p.m. in the Lane Library. Bring your questions, and we will provide the answers!
Family Engagement Series: Social-Emotional Supports for Students – Friday, March 10th, 8:15 a.m.
Next Friday morning at 8:15 a.m., parents are invited to join our counselors, social worker, and school psychologist to learn more about their roles and the social-emotional supports available to students during the school day. Child care will be provided for school-age children. If you plan to attend, please RSVP here. This will help us plan for refreshments and child care.
Yearbook “Early Bird” Pricing Ends Next Friday!
School yearbooks are on sale. The basic book is just $16 now, plus options such as imprinted name on the cover, extra autograph pages, and stickers you can choose to add. The base price will go up to $20 after March 10th. Order now and save!
Ordering is simple: Just go to http://ybpay.lifetouch.com, put in yearbook ID code 10217423, and pay with your credit card.
Martial Arts Lessons in P. E. Next Week
If you are at Lane on Tuesday or Wednesday next week, don’t be surprised if you hear some loud unusual sounds coming from the gym.
Elite Martial Arts Centers (EMA), a local martial arts studio that has been partnering with our school since 2016, will be paying its annual visit to Lane those two days to introduce the Korean style of martial art known as Taekwondo to students in kindergarten through 3rd grade. Students will learn basic skills while developing an appreciation for discipline, self-control, and goal setting. Those sounds you hear will be students practicing their new skills and having a great time doing so!
Many Lane students and families are members at EMA through either Taekwondo classes or the after-school program, and we appreciate the strong partnership we have established with this local business.
Language Translation on FCPS Websites
In a continued effort to prioritize access for our diverse communities, FCPS is launching a language-translation feature that will be available on every division and school webpage. The feature has been added to the header at the top of the page and will scroll with the user as they navigate the page. Learn more about our new translation feature.
Notification of Testing: Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test for 1st Graders on Monday, March 13th
Dear 1st Grade Parents and Guardians:
In an effort to obtain additional information about your child, the online version of the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test Third Edition (NNAT3) will be administered to your child on March 13, 2023. It is important that your child attend school on this day. If possible, please avoid scheduling trips or appointments that would take your child out of school during this time period. It is also important that your child has had a good night’s rest and a healthy breakfast before testing.
The NNAT3 is a nonverbal measure of general intellectual ability. The test evaluates a student’s reasoning and problem-solving skills through the identification of patterns involving geometric shapes and pictorial designs. The test is designed to assess ability without requiring the student to read, write, or speak. Students are not expected to know the answers to all questions and will be given opportunities to practice sample items before taking the test. The NNAT3 is an abilities test, so children are not expected to study or prepare for the test the way they would for an achievement test.
Score reports will be provided to parents once scores become available. Typically, these reports are available several months after the test is taken.
If you have any questions about this test, please contact Lane’s Advanced Academics Resource Teacher (AART) Linda Simon, Assistant Principal and School Test Coordinator Allen Dickens, or Lane Counselor Teresa Perry.
PTA News
Join Us for the March PTA Meeting in Person on Tuesday, March 7th, 6:30 p.m. in the Lane Cafeteria
The PTA has lots of updates and news to share, including the latest on its upcoming Basket Bingo event, which is just three weeks away! This will be the quarterly in-person meeting. It will be held on Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. All parents and caregivers are welcome to attend!
Basket Bingo Is Back on Friday, March 24th! Reduced Ticket Price Ends TONIGHT!
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.”
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
Early Bird tickets are only on sale until midnight tonight, March 3rd!
Tickets are currently $15 for PTA Members | $20 for non-PTA Members | $7 per student/child.
After tonight, the price goes up $5 per ticket.
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!
Get Ready for Basket Bingo with PTA Family Reading Month Bingo!
In addition to planning for Basket Bingo, the Lane PTA is also supporting Virginia PTA’s Family Reading Month Bingo program. Use the Bingo card below to encourage your child to read, read, read this month!
Every Lane child that completes a Bingo in March will receive a Lane bookmark! Download the Bingo card here and return it to the front office marked with your child’s completed Bingo. Or fill it in digitally and send the PTA a screenshot through Facebook Messenger on their Facebook page. Be sure to include your child’s name, grade, and teacher!
Happy reading!
Survey for Lane Families with Students in Special Education
Lane PTA's Inclusion Liaison is interested to hear from families with students in special education via this short survey. The goal of the survey is to best understand what types of support you may be interested in outside of school for you and your child. Please contact Jee Deogracias, Lane PTA's Inclusion Liaison (inclusion@lanepta.org) with any questions.
Restaurant Nights at TGIFridays Monday, March 20th and Tuesday, March 21st!
Make plans to dine out at TGIFridays on March 20th or 21st (or both!) and donate to our school. A percentage of all Lane orders will be sent back to the PTA to support the school! Watch for flyers in Wednesday Folders.
Parent Resources
Magnet School Application Window Now Open!
The Magnet School Program registration window will be open through Wednesday, April 12th. No late applications will be accepted.
To learn more about the programs and the registration process, visit the FCPS website: https://www.fcps.edu/registration/elementary-magnet-school-lottery.
Eating Disorders Awareness Week: Resources and Support
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Eating disorders are behaviors that can lead to serious health problems. These behaviors can begin as a child and affect all genders. When discovered early, eating disorders can be treatable. If you’re concerned about your child or someone else, contact the FCPS Parent Resource Center for more information or to schedule a free, confidential consultation: prc@fcps.edu or 703-204-3941.
You can find a curated list of resources on this topic and many others on the PRC website’s digital resources page.
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Upcoming Webinars from the Parent Resource Center
IEP Updates: A Webinar for Families
The Department of Special Services would like to invite families who have children with special needs and are receiving or could receive special-education services in Fairfax County Public Schools to participate in a highly informative webinar.
Highlights for the webinar include:
- New communication protocols
- Strategies for improved family input in the special-education process
- Updated policies and procedures
- Overview of the FCPS Special Education Enhancement Plan
- Resources for Families
March 6th, 6:30–8 p.m.
View the individual event page if you would like to share this event with others.
March 7th, 10–11:30 a.m.
View the individual event page if you would like to share this event with others.
Register for IEP Updates: A Webinar for Families
Neurodiversity at Middle School
How can families partner with schools?
- Strategies to set your child up for success
- How to advocate for your child
- Tools for collaborating with your child's school
March 10th, 10–11:30 a.m.
Presented by Kristen Haynor, FCPS Neurodiversity Specialist
Register for Neurodoversity at Middle School
View the individual event page if you would like to share this event with others.
Unlocking the Mysteries of Sleep and the Developing Brain
Scientists have long recognized that getting enough sleep during childhood can benefit developing brains. Join us for this series on the importance of sleep and the developing brain.
Webinar highlights:
- Define sleep and understand the importance of sleep for children’s healthy development
- Provide an overview of the sleep and wake cycle
- Identify common sleep concerns and sleep disorders in children and adolescents and how to approach them
- Illustrate the consequences of insufficient sleep
- Recognize some developmental aspects affecting sleep in children and adolescents
Part 1: March 14th, 10–11:30 a.m.
View the individual event page if you would like to share this event with others.
Part 2: March 28th, 10–11:30 a.m.
View the individual event page if you would like to share this event with others.
Presented by Dr. Shu Buckley, Director of the Sleep Disorders and Neurodevelopment Consult Service at National Institute of Mental Health.
Dr. Concepcion Zayas, child and adolescent psychiatrist in the Sleep Disorders and Neurodevelopment Consult Service at National Institute of Mental Health.
Register for Unlocking the Mysteries of Sleep and the Developing Brain
Manejando el estrés serie de 3 partes
Parte #3: Apoyando a sus hijos durante tiempos estresantes
- Construyendo Resiliencia
- Reestructurando nuestro pensamiento
- Cómo reparar la relación con nuestros hijos.
March 17th, 10–11:30 a.m.
Registro Manejando el estrés serie de 3 partes
Vea la página del evento individual si desea compartir este evento con otros.
Find more upcoming webinars, recordings of past presentations, and tons of helpful resources for families on the Parent Resource Center website!
FCPS News & Announcements
Strategic Plan: How Are We Doing? Your Feedback Needed!
Next week, FCPS will be seeking your feedback on the school division’s progress with developing our new Strategic Plan. Since last fall, thousands of students, staff, families, and community members have contributed to the strategic planning process by participating in focus groups, planning teams, community forums, and surveys. Parents/caregivers and community members will be invited to provide feedback on the work that’s been done thus far by completing a survey. Your input will help us know whether we are headed in the right direction—one that will help ensure a thriving future for every FCPS student.
Please keep an eye out for the survey link starting early next week. Visit the FCPS Strategic Planning webpage for more details.
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