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October 30: Deadline for Outstanding Employee Awards
October 30 - Nov 3: SPIRIT WEEK
October 31: Book Character Day. Dress up as your favorite book character and celebrate a love of reading. Costumes should be school-appropriate and comfortable. No masks or weapons are allowed. As always, there is no obligation to participate and, of course, school colors (blue and white) are a great option on any spirit day!
October 31: Deadline to order Spirit Wear
November 3: MOVIE NIGHT: Spiderman - Into the Spiderverse
November 10: Veteran's Day Assembly
 5th Grade students traveled to Laray Caverns
 Great time and experience
Message from the Principal
Good afternoon Roadrunner families,
The horrifying images of violence in the Middle East continue to play out on the news, on our social media feeds, and deeply in our hearts and minds. Our community is hurting.
Our deepest strength in Fairfax County Public Schools is our diversity. We bring together the beauty of cultures and traditions that span the globe. When there is violence in other parts of the world, it is felt deeply in our school. Our students have family members who have died and who are missing because of violent acts that are causing pain and suffering to innocent Israelis and Palestinians.
Our schools must be safe spaces for every student. This starts by collectively committing to denounce all acts of antisemitism, islamophobia, and hatred in any form. Let me be clear: We will not tolerate such acts here in FCPS. Instead, we must hold on to shared values of empathy, compassion, and respect for all people.
We recognize that students must be empowered to share their thoughts and feelings about what is happening in our nation and the world, and how it impacts their lives. Our administration continues to provide students safe space to share feelings and dialogue, and provide resources from our mental health professionals.
We will continue to ensure that Lorton Station is a place of belonging where every student’s identity matters as much as their safety. We are prepared to respond in support of any who need it.
Have a great day,
Francis Legagneur, Dawn Champion, Karyn Kayes, Myron Barton
- Spirit Wear for SALE!!!
- Outstanding FCPS Employee Award
- School SPIRIT WEEK!!!
- Socktober
- Fairfax County Youth Survey
- Trunk or Treat presented by the Hayfield Music Department
- Movie Night: Spiderman - Into the Spiderverse
- Veteran's Day Assembly
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 Lorton Station SPIRIT WEAR SALE!!!!
The PTO is excited to announce our fall Spirit Wear online store. There are a variety of designs, colors, and types of shirts available for purchase, including the winning design from Ayaan Fahmi, a third grader in Ms. Bradshaw‘s class. You can preview the options in the attached flyer. Purchasing will be available until 11:59pm on Tuesday, October 31. Free shipping to the school is available, or to your home for an additional fee. We expect all items to be delivered before the winter break. Please show your school spirit and support fun and educational activities at the school by making a purchase today! You can visit the online shop here:https://lortonstationfall23spiritwear.itemorder.com/shop/home/
~From your Lorton Station PTO Board
 Nominations for the FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards are now OPEN! Some information: Student families and staff members may each nominate one employee at our school for each area of eligibility. All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category.
Outstanding Teacher
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category
Outstanding New Teacher
Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category
Outstanding Principal
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)
Outstanding Leader
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal)
Common positions in this category: Assistant and Associate Principals, Director of Student Activities, Director of Student Services
Outstanding Professional Employee
Eligibility: At least one year experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership
Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school
Outstanding Operational Employee
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee
Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, All Parent Liaisons (regardless of how they are paid)
The deadline to submit a nomination at this link is 9:00 a.m. on Monday, October 30, 2023.
October 30 - Nov 3: SPIRIT WEEK
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Monday - Favorite Team Day (Jersey or Team Shirts)
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Tuesday – Dress as your favorite Book Character Day (No weapons or Masks)
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Wednesday – Twin Day
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Thursday – Pajama Day!!!
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Friday – School Color Day (Blue and White) Show your school spirit and dress in Blue and White!!!
Fairfax County Youth Survey
The Fairfax County Youth Survey provides insights into the behaviors and attitudes that affect the health and well-being of Fairfax County youth.
Most Fairfax County students reported they feel safe at their school. Overall, the percentage of students who reported risky behaviors continued to decrease in many areas including substance use, sexual activity, and aggressive and delinquent behavior.
Mental health indicators including feelings of sadness/hopelessness, suicidal ideations, and suicide attempts also improved noticeably compared to 2021. Students who reported the recommended amount of physical activity increased compared to the prior year as well.
Read more about the report’s findings, and find the full report on the county’s website.
Protective Factors Support Healthy Habits and Positive Choices
Results from the Fairfax County Youth Survey highlight the importance of students having three or more “protective factors.” Protective factors are individual, family-based, school-based, and community-based assets (such as participating in extracurricular activities, having parents available for help, or having teachers recognize good work) that support healthy habits and positive choices. Learn more about promoting positive outcomes.
Survey data shows that students with at least three protective factors have a lower likelihood of reporting mental health challenges and engaging in a variety of risky behaviors, including substance and opioid abuse. These findings led to the development of the Three to Succeed program, which is being implemented divisionwide to educate FCPS students, families, and staff on the importance of protective factors and increasing the number of high school students with three or more of them.
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