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Hello Lynbrook Families,
It is so hard to believe that we only have one more week until spring break! March is always such a fast month here at Lynbrook… perhaps due to Lenny Day 😄? We have included some pictures of last week's Lenny Day excitement below.
With spring weather here, please know our students will be outside for recess and in our community garden. If your child has seasonal allergies please do let your child’s teacher know so we can work together to get that documented on their health information. We know seasonal allergies can be tricky in this Northern VA area and we want to be able to discern whether it’s allergies or sickness here in the clinic.
Wishing you and your loved ones a wonderful weekend!
With love and gratitude,
Kathleen Sain
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March 29 - Family Market
April 1 - EggstravaganzaDC 10:00-12:00
April 3-7 - spring break - no school
April 13 - 2 hour early release day
April 13 - Kindergarten Open House/Orientation 2:00-3:30
April 13 - Family Arts and Culture Night 5:00-7:00 PM
Remember to check the FCPS Calendar for school holidays and other important information.
The next Lynbrook Family Market will be held on Wednesday, March 29th from 4:00-5:30. Come to door 8 for free fresh produce and groceries. Remember to bring your own bags.
Bring your family to school on Saturday, April 1st from 10:00-12:00 for EggstravaganzaDC - egg hunts, raffles, games and more. It will be great fun.
Kindergarten Orientation will be held April 13 from 2:00-3:00 in the cafeteria. If you have a soon-to-be Kindergartener or you know someone in the neighborhood who does, come learn what you will need for the 2023-2024 school year. Meet all the Kindergarten teachers for the next school year! While the parents get important information in the cafeteria, the students will tour the building, read books and have snacks with the teachers.
Arts and Culture night will be Thursday, April 13 from 5:00-7:00. We would love to see you at school to celebrate the cultures and art of our Lynbrook families. Please make sure to fill out the RSVP form as soon as possible to bring food or a poster! |
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There’s an easy five-step process outlined for parents looking to register their child for kindergarten:
- Determine eligibility.
- Identify your local school.
- Gather documents.
- Fill out forms.
- Schedule an appointment.
After the appointment at the school (the student and one caregiver must be present), the student will be ready for orientation, Bridge to Kindergarten, or any other introductory events each school may host. Read more about the registration process.
If your family is planning to travel or attend large gatherings over spring break, and you would like to ensure your child is healthy before returning to school, please contact us at Lynbrook to obtain a test kit in advance of spring break. Please note, testing is NOT required for students to return to school after break. However, you may want to test your student if they are symptomatic or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19. Kits will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Fairfax County Public Schools provides weCare@school (weCare), an emergency care information system, to parents/caregivers who have registered for their own parent account. weCare helps manage emergency medical information by allowing parents to enter and update their children’s medical data online at their convenience. That contact information automatically enrolls parents/caregivers to receive eNotify communications from the district and their child’s school. eNotify is the communications tool for FCPS emergency, transportation, attendance, weather closings and delay, and essential outreach messages. Messages are sent via email, text, and occasionally phone.
Learn more about updating your emergency care information.
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 us at the meeting below via Zoom (click the date to register):
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.
Parents who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese can call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS and to receive support if they are having difficulty communicating with their children's schools due to a language barrier.
FCPS PreK and Early Head Start Programs provide a quality preschool experience with no cost to qualifying families who live in Fairfax County. Your family may qualify for preK or Early Head Start if you:
- have a child who will be age 3 or 4 by September 30,
- receive free or reduced-price school meals, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Social Security Income, and/or are considered homeless per definition of the McKinney Vento Act, or
- receive resources such as from a shelter and/or the FCPS homeless liaison office.
Though many families may qualify, spaces are limited. Selection is based on need, not “first come, first serve”, with pre-K priority given to 4 year olds. It is important for all families to apply as soon as possible.
Early Head Start is for children 2 years of age and younger, and pregnant women who live in the Reston, Herndon, and Springfield areas.
Visit the Pre-K and Early Head Start webpage for more information, or call 703-208-7900 (English) or 703-208-7901 (Spanish).
FCPS has partnered with Hazel Health to begin offering virtual mental health services to high school students via live video sessions. Starting Monday, April 10, parents/caregivers who have been struggling to find a therapist for their child or who notice changes in their child’s behavior will be able to connect them virtually with a licensed therapist.
Teletherapy services for students are short-term, evidence-based, and culturally-responsive. Teletherapy is available on any device, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Therapists will be locally-licensed clinicians; 50% of whom identify as Black, Indigenous, or people of color (BIPOC); and 40% of whom are bilingual. More than 15 languages are available.
Hazel Health’s licensed therapists can help students who are experiencing:
- Mood/behavior changes, lack of motivation, grief/loss.
- Anxiety, worry, fears.
- Bullying, sexual identity challenges, challenging peer and family relationships.
- Academic stress.
The first step for parents is to provide information through an opt-in form. Visit FCPS’ Teletherapy webpage for details.
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