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Dear Roadrunner Families,
It’s hard to believe that the school year has ended, and what a tremendous year we have had! Our students’ growth physically, emotionally, and academically is incredible! We are so proud of our students and staff for their tremendous work, efforts, and enthusiasm. Learning starts at home, and we appreciate the amazing children you share and entrust with us, as we know they are your pride and joy.
We are always sad to say farewell to our students and will particularly miss our sixth graders, who will move on to middle school in the fall. We wish them the best and look forward to hearing about the amazing things they continue to do individually and collectively.
Our work during the summer never ends as we will host our Preschool Autism Class (PAC) and our Overtime Athletics Program. We are also excited to share in next week’s NYC a host of events here at school this summer, including book checkout opportunities and playdates for students. Our summer office hours are listed below, and we are happy to assist families as needed. We will also continue to introduce new staff throughout the summer.
Throughout the summer, teams of teachers will come together to begin planning for the new school year. Lesley Hassen, our new assistant principal, and I will support staff with learning about Professional Learning Communities at Work, Positive Behavior Approach, School Improvement Planning, and Equity, and Family Engagement. It is our hope to continue our partnership with the PTA to engage in learning together around these and many other topics.
As we kick off summer, we want to thank you for all that you do for our school community! I wish each of you a safe, healthy, rejuvenating summer filled with great memories. On behalf of the entire Little Run Staff, thank you for an amazing 2022-2023 school year and we look forward to welcoming our returning students back to school on Monday, August 21!
We hope you have a wonderful summer and look forward to welcoming you back in the fall!
Stay well,
Christie Yarn
Proud Principal
Little Run Elementary
 Little Run is so proud of our 6th graders! We celebrated their promotion ceremony on Tuesday with family, friends, staff members and students. It was great to have our promotion ceremony back at Little Run and celebrate all of the 6th graders accomplishments as they head off to middle school. Congratulations and good luck next year!!
Many of our classes celebrated the end of the year this week! They had fun both inside and outside as they reflected on all that they have learned and how much they have grown this school year. We cannot wait to see everyone in the fall!
Welcome New Staff to Little Run!
Welcome to the new staff that will be joining us in the fall of 2023! We are excited to continue to share new faces throughout the summer as they have been extended offers but still need to finish the onboarding process.
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Special Education Teacher
I’m Robert Landon, and I’m originally from Northeastern Pennsylvania. I am a graduate of Penn State University (BA) and Bloomsburg University (MS). I live in Springfield with my wife, son, and dog. I enjoy reading, biking, singing with my church group, working out, walking my dog, and spending time with family. Throughout my 28 year career in education, I have served students in a variety of positions including: special education teacher at all levels, high school special education department chair, adult high school social studies teacher, adult high school Assistant Administrator, and high school assessment coach. I look forward to joining the Little Run team in 2023/2034 as a special education teacher supporting the 6th grade team!
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Special Education Teacher
My name is Taryn Riblett, and I am excited to meet the students, families, and staff at Little Run Elementary. I am finishing my Master's in Teaching (Special Education) at the University of Virginia, and I am looking forward to joining the Special Education team at Little Run in the 2023-2024 school year. I previously taught in an early childhood education setting, and I love supporting students as they learn to solve problems and grow as individuals and members of a community. I live in Falls Church with my two daughters, and I enjoy reading, cooking, and traveling.
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1st Grade Teacher
My name is Kelly Fields and I am so excited to be joining the Little Run family! I was born and raised in Alexandria, Va. I attended Marymount University, where I received my degree in child psychology with an emphasis in early childhood education. I have taught grades kindergarten through third, both as a classroom teacher and as an ESOL specialist. When I am not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my two children and two Beagles. I love to travel and the beach is one of my favorite places.
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Art Teacher
Hi! I'm Tiara Castillo and I'm excited to join the Little Run Community. I love doing photography, digital art, drinking coffee, and spending time with friends and family. I've been teaching for 6 years in FCPS.
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School Counselor
My name is Tiffany Sutton. While I am passionate about my work as a School Counselor for 18 years and as an English teacher for 4 years, I am equally as passionate about self-care. I enjoy fine dining, decorating and spending time with my family and friends.
I am excited to be a Roadrunner for the 2024-25 school year!
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Special Education
Hi, my name is Olivia Fresa. After graduating from George Mason University, I was a job coach for adults with disabilities with Every1CanWork (dba Cameron’s Chocolates) in Fairfax. My passion for working with individuals with disabilities led me to pursue a teaching career in Special Education. For the last two years, I’ve been a Special Education Teacher for students with multiple disabilities at Phillips School~Fairfax. I’m excited to continue my new journey at Little Run Elementary. My favorite things include spending time with my family and my cat, traveling, singing, and helping others. I come from a family of educators and am excited to continue the family trend!
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Math Resource Teacher
My name is Kristen Bryce and I am so excited to be joining the Little Run team as a Math Resource Teacher! Next year will be my 18th year working for Fairfax County Public Schools. I started my career at Brookfield Elementary where I spent twelve years as a classroom teacher in second, third, and fifth grade. During this time, I developed a passion for teaching mathematics and collaborating with teachers which led me to pursue a position as an Instructional Coach. I have spent the last 5 years at Fort Belvoir Primary as the Instructional Coach where I partnered with teachers and teams to support student success.
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Special Education Instructional Assistant
Hello everyone, my name is Jorge Sanchez. I was born and raised in Northern Virginia, and I am studying at George Mason University. I am super excited to join the (best) team next year as a Special Education Instructional Assistant!
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Building Supervisor
Hi My name is Rose Boakyewaa and I have been an employee with Fairfax County Public Schools for over twenty years. I am excited to be on board at Little Run Elementary School as your new building Supervisor and I look forward to our new working relationship. I can’t wait to meet all of you and please don’t hesitate to let me know how I can be of assistance to you.
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Missing Laptop Chargers
If your student has misplaced their charger, please try to locate it and bring it to the office next week. If you can’t find it or the charger is damaged, please follow the steps below to pay for the equipment ASAP. The replacement cost for a missing/damaged charger is $41.39. More details about the responsible use can be found here.
Paying for lost/damaged equipment:
- Sign-on to MySchoolBucks
- Select School Store
- Select Browse All Items
- Select the icon for which you are paying “Lost or Damaged Cables/Power Cords” or “Lost or Damaged Laptop”
- Select your child’s name and teacher
- If you need to purchase a laptop, please contact the school before making any payments
- Select Add to Basket
- Follow the process for payment
If you have any questions, please call 703-503-3500.
🥗 Don't forget your student's Lunch Balance!
It’s a busy time of year, and we know there are many priorities on families’ plates. As we approach the end of the school year, it is important for families to remember to check their students’ MySchoolBucks account and pay any remaining school meal balance.
Families who earn less than 185% of poverty level qualify for free and reduced-price meals. However, an application must be completed and submitted each school year to receive that benefit. The application for the 2023-24 school year will be available near the end of August.
If families have a current balance and think they may be eligible for free and reduced-price meals, please fill out the FRM application for the 2022-23 school year. Get more information about free and reduced-price lunch.
If you are interested in helping to relieve lunch debt for families currently going through the FRM application process, please donate to Educate Fairfax.
Take Tutor.com on the Road!
Tutor.com continues to be available to all students, at no cost, to continue summer learning. Visit the Summer Access Tutor.com webpage for more information on how to access the online service throughout the summer.
Kindergarten Registration
If you have a child who will be five years old on or before September 30, 2023, please visit this website and submit the form.
If any of your neighbors have children who will be eligible for Kindergarten, please share this information with them, as we are especially interested in reaching those Little Run families who do not have children currently attending our school.
Please email any questions to our Registrar, Victoria Reyes, at vvreyes@fcps.edu.
FCPS recognizes that parents are their children’s first teachers. Resources on the School Readiness and Transition to Kindergarten webpage provide parents with ways to support their children to help ensure a successful transition to kindergarten.
School Supply Kits for 2023-24 on Sale Now!
Save the hassle of shopping and have next year's school supplies delivered directly to your student's classroom by Back to School Night! We have worked directly with SchoolKidz to create grade-specific kits with all of the items in the school-approved supply lists. See attached flyer for additional information.
Order Online at: www.shopttkits.com Use Account #: 12873 Order Online By: 06/16/2023
If you know of any rising Kindergarten neighbors, be sure to let them know too! Families can inquire about scholarships for school supplies by reaching out to Karen Spradlin (kdspradlin@fcps.edu). Questions? Please contact: littlerunptamail@gmail.com
Summer Office Hours
Starting on June 20th, Little Run's office hours will be from 9 am- 1 pm Monday-Friday.
Mental Wellness Summer Supports
The FCPS Office of Intervention and Prevention Services will offer virtual Mental Wellness Consultations from June 26 to August 4. Any FCPS parent or secondary student can schedule a 45-minute consultation with a school psychologist or school social worker by phone or videoconference. Consultations will be offered in two ways:
- Directly to parents of students in any grade level. This consultation provides an opportunity for parents to receive guidance on how to support their child’s social, emotional, and academic success. Information about community resources will also be provided.
- Directly to students in middle or high school. This consultation provides an opportunity for middle and high school students to receive guidance and support for concerns related to anxiety, mood, behavior, peer or family interactions, or school transitions and changes. Strategies and tools can also be provided to address academic challenges such as organization and time management.
All parents and secondary students are encouraged to take advantage of this service. Consultations can be requested online or by calling 703-503-2520 and leaving a message.
Be Informed, Stay Involved!
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