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September 20, 2023
From the Principal’s Pen
Dear Laurel Hill Families,
Janice Dalton, Principal
Addison Smith, Assistant Principal
Thmeaka Traylor, Assistant Principal
 Save the Date:
Sept. 15- October 15: National Hispanic Heritage Month
Sept. 20: Back To School Night @6pm
Sept. 23 to Oct. 1 - Blue Star Welcome Week (supporting military families--more information forthcoming)
Sept. 25: Yom Kippur (Holiday - No School)
Sept. 27: Parent Coffee @10am (virtual link here)
Sept. 28-30 - ChuSeok/Korean Thanksgiving
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Room Parents needed!
Thank you to all parents who have committed their time to serve as room parents. Remember, the goal is to increase parent involvement and parent awareness of classroom/school activities. We still are in need of room parents for the following classes: Lynch, Hancock, Richardson, Boyce, Moss, Kaser, Belay, Johnson. For more information, you can contact our PTA rep, JaMelle McNally via email @ jkhmcnally@gmail.com.
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LHES News:
Yearbook Cover Contest
It is time for the YEARBOOK COVER DESIGN CONTEST! This year’s theme is LEO, OUR HERO (Comic Book Style) 😊 The contest will SOAR from the moment the flyers are handed out/sent home with all entries due by 10/20/2023. Flyers for the contest will be in Wednesday folders. Our SUPER AMAZING art teachers will be helping students with this during Art Class. Extra forms can be found in the office.
Yearbook ordering is now open and will close on 4/7/2024. ONLINE PRE-ORDER ONLY for $20, plus the option of a protective plastic cover for $1. We do not anticipate having extras at the end of the year, so we encourage families to pre-order before the deadline. Formal sale flyers will be going home no later than December. Yearbooks will be delivered to students during the last week of school. Below is the link to PRE-ORDER the yearbook.
Yearbook link
Yom Kippur
All FCPS schools and offices will be closed on Monday, September 25, for Yom Kippur, the holiest day in Judaism. See the complete school year calendar. Learn more about Yom Kippur on Brittanica.com.
PTA Membership and Programs
The PTA has coordinated with vendors to offer before and after school programs this fall. Registration is still open and available for all programs! Please check them out.
Also, it it not too late to support our PTA. You can join TODAY! Use the website below to join.
Visit the PTA website and Programs!
Amazon Wishlist
Open Amazon wish lists here!
FCPS News:
😷Tips to Stay Healthy
Flu season is quickly approaching and communicable diseases continue to be present in our schools. Families and staff are encouraged to follow the health practices below to prevent the spread of illnesses and help keep our schools safe:
- Make an appointment to get a flu vaccine as soon as possible. Everyone six months and older should get a flu vaccine (with rare exceptions). Flu vaccines are widely available at doctors’ and pediatricians’ offices, grocery stores, and pharmacies.
- Get vaccinated against COVID-19 if you have not done so already. As of Tuesday, September 12, updated COVID-19 vaccines are approved for use among those aged 6 months or older for the 2023-24 season. Find out where you can get a COVID-19 vaccine or booster in your community by visiting Vaccinate Virginia, or calling 877-VAX-IN-VA or 877-829-4682. Note: Flu vaccines and COVID vaccines can be provided in the same appointment.
- Check with your student’s healthcare provider to make sure they are up to date on their required school entrance immunizations. Immunization records can now be updated in SIS ParentVUE through the Online Verification Update form.
- Check for mild, cold-like symptoms each day, such as fever, runny nose, cough, or shortness of breath. If a child is sick, please keep them home and get them tested for COVID-19 to stop further spread from occurring. Additional guidance on when to keep your child home due to symptoms and illness is available on the FCPS Attendance webpage. FCPS employees are also advised to stay home and get tested when feeling sick.
- Don’t forget to wash hands regularly, avoid touching the face with unwashed hands, cover the mouth when coughing or sneezing, and limit the time children spend in large group settings with contagious individuals whenever possible.
The most up-to-date information regarding COVID-19 school health practices is available on the Health and Safety Guidance webpage.
Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping our schools safe and healthy
🧪 STEAMOLOGY STEM Fest Offers Hands-On Activities for Students
Students are invited to participate in STEM FEST on Saturday, October 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at South County High School. Students in kindergarten through eighth grade can participate in robotics demonstrations, coding experiments, and more. High school students are invited to volunteer. Visit the STEAMOLOGY website for more information.
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