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The Lion’s Roar
June 16, 2023
The Last Week in Pictures
Getting into the Summer “Glow”
Last Friday the Lane PTA lit up the night and kicked off summer with a Glow Dance. Check out these colorful, bright, and shining smiles!
Congratulations to Our 6th Grade Lions!
On Monday morning our 6th grade students celebrated their completion of elementary school at a Promotion Ceremony. Here are just a few pictures from that special event. We wish all of our 6th grade Lane Lions great success in middle school!
Senior Lane Lions Walk the Halls Again with Pride
On Tuesday, former Lane students graduating this year from Hayfield Secondary School and Edison High School came back to visit their old elementary school as part of the celebration of this educational milestone. Current students lined the hallways clapping and cheering for their fellow Lane Lions.
See You in August, Lane Lions!
Each year ends with the entire Lane staff cheering on students and waving goodbye as the buses load and then pull away. Thankfully, today's stormy weather pattern allowed the sun to shine at just the right time!
Upcoming Events
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Wednesday, 6/28 through Friday, 6/30 – School office CLOSED for maintenance
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Monday, 7/3 & Tuesday, 7/4 - School office CLOSED for July 4th holiday
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Monday, 8/7 – Popsicles on the Playground: New Kindergarten Families, 7 – 8 p.m., Main Playground
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Tuesday, 8/8 – Popsicles on the Playground: Grades 1 & 2, 7 – 8 p.m., Main Playground
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Wednesday, 8/9 – Popsicles on the Playground: Grades 3 & 4, 7 – 8 p.m., Main Playground
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Thursday, 8/10 – Popsicles on the Playground: Grades 5 & 6, 7 – 8 p.m., Main Playground
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Tuesday, 8/15 – Virtual Back-to-School Town Hall with Mrs. Prahl, 6 p.m.
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Wednesday, 8/16 – In-person Back-to-School Town Hall with Mrs. Prahl (in Spanish), 6 p.m.
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Thursday, 8/17 – Open House, 5 – 7 p.m.
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Monday, 8/21 – First Day of School! 9:20 a.m.
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Monday, 8/21 – First Day Coffee for parents and guardians, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Cafeteria
In This Issue
- Have a Great Summer!
- Save the Date for Back-to-School Summer and Fall Events!
- Sign Your Child Up for Band or Strings Next Year!
- Does Your Child Like to Sing? Sign Up for Chorus Next Year!
- PTA News: Thank yous and spiritwear sale
- Parent Resources: Summer supports for families
News & Notes
Have a Great Summer!
Special thanks to Sign Gypsies who set up this wonderful lawn sign to celebrate our last day!
We would like to wish all of our Lane lion families a terrific summer vacation. It’s been a great school year, and our partnership with you was essential in making it successful.
To those students and families who are moving on, including our oldest lions who are moving up to middle school, we wish you all the best in your new adventures. Never forget: Once a Lane lion, always a Lane Lion!
To those families who are returning to Lane next year, we look forward to seeing you when school resumes in August.
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Please note: The school office will be open limited hours this summer, from 9 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday. Be sure to call before you visit to make sure the person you need to see is available.
The office will be CLOSED completely Wednesday, June 28th through Friday, June 30th for maintenance, as well as on Monday, July 3rd and Tuesday, July 4th for the Independence Day holiday.
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Save the Dates for Summer and Back-to-School Events!
We have started planning some community events for the summer and the school year ahead! Please be sure to put these events on your calendars if you’d like to attend.
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Popsicle Playdates: Monday, August 7th through Thursday, August 10th, 7 – 8 p.m. on the Main Playground
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Monday, August 7th – New kindergarten families
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Tuesday, August 8th – Grades 1 & 2
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Wednesday, August 9th – Grades 3 & 4
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Thursday, August 10th – Grades 5 & 6
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Back-to-School Town Halls with Mrs. Prahl, 6 – 7 p.m.
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Tuesday, August 15th – virtual in English
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Wednesday, August 16th – in person with Spanish interpretation
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Open House – Thursday, August 17th
Students and their families are invited to come to school during this time period to see their classrooms, meet their teachers, and reconnect with Lane friends. In order to manage our capacity for this popular event, we have divided our school community into three groups, by student last name. (If you have children with different last names, your family may choose a session based on any of the names.) Parking will be limited, so please plan to walk to school or carpool if possible.
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Last names that begin with A through H: 5 – 5:30 p.m.
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Last names that begin with I through Q: 5:45 – 6:15 p.m.
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Last names that begin with R through Z: 6:30 – 7 p.m.
- PTA First Day Coffee – Monday, August 21st, 9:20 – 10:30 a.m.
More details about these and other events will be sent out in the weeks ahead.
Sign Your Child Up for Band or Strings Next Year!
If your child is interested in learning how to play an instrument next school year in the Band or Strings program, please sign up TODAY! Lessons take place during the school day, during your child’s specials time! Students in 4th, 5th, and 6th grade can learn to play strings instruments. Students in 5th and 6th grade can learn to play band instruments.
Don’t miss out on your chance to be part of one of these special programs! CLICK HERE to sign up!
If you have any questions before you sign up, please reach out to the Band or Strings teachers.
- Amber Hicks, Strings: anhicks@fcps.edu
- Ryan Woessner, Band: rtwoessner1@fcps.edu
We hope your child will participate!
Does Your Child Like to Sing? Sign Up for Chorus Next Year!
Students going into 5th or 6th grade next year can sign up for Chorus as an elective. This can be in addition to learning to play an instrument in Band or Strings. If your child likes to sing, be sure to sign up now for Chorus next year using this form.
We look forward to hearing your child’s voice in Chorus next year!
Juneteenth Holiday on Monday
Monday, June 19th, is a holiday for FCPS employees. Schools and offices will be closed.
Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 that word of the Emancipation Proclamation and the end of the Civil War finally reached enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, effectively marking the end of slavery in the United States. Learn more about Juneteenth.
Eid al-Adha, the “Feast of Sacrifice,” June 28th – 29th
Eid Mubarak to all who observe! Eid al-Adha, or the “Feast of Sacrifice,” is the second of two main holidays celebrated in Islam. Eid al-Adha signifies the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim, known as Abraham in Christianity and Judaism, to sacrifice his son, Ismail, as ordered by Allah. It focuses on sacrifice, the pilgrimage to Mecca, and giving to those less fortunate. Learn more in this video from PBS Kids.
LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
In the month of June, we recognize the resilience and determination of the many individuals who are fighting to live freely and authentically. We stand with those facing an ongoing struggle against discrimination and injustice. This Pride Month, we affirm our obligation to uphold the dignity of all people. Each individual in our school community should feel valued for who they are and free to be their authentic self.
Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
PTA News
Thanks from the Lane PTA!
The Lane PTA would like to thank all the families for their support of its programs and events this year! The new Executive Board is already hard at work on planning more fun and educational programming for the year ahead. Stay tuned for information coming later in the summer!
PTA Launches New Lane Spiritwear Fashions on New Year-Round Website!
Lane spiritwear has a fresh new look and a new year-round website! The Lane PTA is excited to announce its new Spiritwear Store for the 2023-2024 school year! The items in the store have SO MANY fun color choices that they couldn't wait until next year to show off what they have to offer! To see all of the items, check out this link: https://shop.printyourcause.com/campaigns/lane-elementary-school.
You can purchase items now for next year and have them shipped directly to you, OR, if you’d like to save on shipping costs, you can shop now but order during the PTA’s spiritwear sale at the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year in which items will be sent to the school and distributed to students through their teachers.
Parent Resources
FCPS Summer Support Contacts
If you have questions this summer when schools are closed, use these year-round resources to get the answers you need!
Mental Wellness Summer Supports
The FCPS Office of Intervention and Prevention Services will offer virtual Mental Wellness Consultations from June 26th to August 4th. 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.
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