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March 22, 2023
From the Principal’s Pen
Dear Laurel Hill Families,
Words can't express the appreciation of the outpouring of support for our Literacy Night last Thursday. We want to give a HUGE thank you to our PTA for sponsoring the One School One Book (OSOB) program, as well our literacy specialist, Mrs. Morris, and the OSOB committee for the tremendous work done to make our Literacy Night a marvelous success! The comments below are just a few of many that were shared by parents and staff. Please enjoy the pictures, also, that captured this wonderful event.
Please notice the highlighted dates for some of our upcoming events. Mark your calendars and don't miss out on our Roar Run and the Month of the Military Child spirit week! Enjoy the rest of the week, and have a relaxing, productive weekend!
Sincerely,
Janice Dalton, Principal
Addison Smith, Assistant Principal
Thmeaka Traylor, Assistant Principal
 
 Save the Dates for upcoming events…
March 22 - April 21: Ramadan (1/2 O Day on 3/22, O Day March 23)
March 24: Roar Run (Fun-raising Run) 2p-4p
April: Month of the Military Child
April 3-7: Spring Break
April 11: PTA Meeting @7pm
April 13: Quarter End, 2 hour early release
April 14: No School
April 19: Purple Up Day
April 22: Earth Day
April 23-29: National Library Week
LHES News:
 Kindergarten Registration
We are starting to make preparations for the 2023-24 academic year. Children who will be five (5) years old on or before September 30, 2023 are eligible to attend kindergarten next fall. If you have a child who will attend kindergarten at Laurel Hill ES next school year, and you have not already been in contact with our registrar Sarah Orlick, please call 703-551-5300 or email SCOrlick@fcps.edu. Please spread the word to your neighbors who don’t already have a child at Laurel Hill.
A child’s record of immunization, physical examination (within 12 months prior to entering kindergarten), proof of residency, and original birth certificate must be submitted when registering the child. The registration process may begin before the physical examination has been completed. For more information regarding kindergarten registration, you may visit the Fairfax County Public Schools’ website
Our annual Kindergarten Orientation will be held on Thursday, April 13 @ 3pm. Please look for more information to come through News You Choose and on the school website.
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 FCPS News:
Ramadan
This year, the first day of Ramadan is Wednesday, March 22. Ramadan is the most sacred month of the year, a time for spiritual discipline for Muslims, who believe it was during this month that God revealed the first verses of the Quran to Mohammed. Read more about Ramadan in National Geographic Kids. Ramadan begins with a half “O Day” on March 22, followed by an O Day on March 23. The school calendar recognizes many religious and cultural observances (O days) during the school year. There is school on these days, however, the School Board has directed that tests, quizzes, field trips, graduation, homecoming, or FCPS-scheduled athletic events will not be held on these observance days. Half-O days are full school days, but important events will not be held after school on those days. See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar.
Month of the Military Child
April is the Month of the Military Child! Every year we take the opportunity to recognize military-connected youth for their service and contribution to our community. Fairfax County Public Schools is proud to have over 14,000 military-connected youth as a part of our student body. We appreciate the varied life experiences they bring to our school community, and recognize their strength and resilience. To show our support, we are inviting all Fairfax County students, families, school employees, and community members to “Purple Up!” on April 19 for military children. Why purple? Purple symbolizes all branches of the military as a combination of Army green, Marine Corps red, and Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force and Space Force blue. Learn more about Month of the Military Child and FCPS’ resources for military families. Click to edit this placeholder text.
Proposed Updates to Student Rights and Responsibilities
The Department of Special Services will be hosting two virtual meetings for the FCPS community regarding proposed updates to the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) Regulation. Please join one of the meetings below via Zoom (click the date to register):
Tuesday, March 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Monday, March 27, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Participants will have an opportunity to learn about the suggested updates and ask questions via Zoom Chat. Language interpretation will be available in Spanish. A certified deaf interpreter will be available as well.
Beginning Monday, March 20, families and staff will also be able to provide feedback on proposed updates to the SR&R via a short survey. Please stay tuned for details. Visit FCPS’ website for more information.
Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
This year, spring break is April 3-7. We will be eager to welcome your children back in school on Monday, April 10. Their attendance is very important. Every day, our teachers will be teaching, and students will be learning. Studies have shown that just two absences per month can cause students to fall behind. Let’s finish this school year strong. Visit FCPS’ website for attendance resources.
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