 Thanks to our families and PTA for our wonderful Cultural Arts assembly today.
From the Principal's Desk:
As the first quarter of the school year comes to a close, it's a great time to reflect on the learning that has taken place for your child at Louise Archer. One important aspect of learning is making connections. Students make connections between new information and what they already know, between different subjects, and between the classroom and the real world.
Making connections is an important part of learning. By helping students to make connections, we can help them to better understand and remember what they are learning, and we can help them to develop critical thinking skills and to see the world in a more interconnected way. We will continue to reflect on our learning and build off these skills and experiences as we begin the second quarter.
Connecting with our families is also very important to us. We are so excited to welcome our families here next Friday night for the PTA's Sock Hop event! Please stop by for pizza and ice cream floats in the cafeteria and the sock hop in the gym. As a reminder, students must be accompanied by an adult for the event. Please use our school lot and available parking on Nutley Street and other side street parking.
Enjoy the extended weekend and student holidays! We look forward to the start of Quarter 2 when we return on Wednesday, November 8th.
Honoring our Veterans 2023
Louise Archer honors all active, reserves, and veterans for Veterans Day 2023. Thank you for your service! If you completed a form with family information about those who serve or have served in our nation's military, please stop by to see their names on the bulletin board in our front hallway. We welcome everyone to come see our display when you stop by the school or when you attend the upcoming Sock Hop.
Virtual Book Fair
The LAES Virtual Book Fair is Nov. 6 – 21, 2023! Head directly to the LAES Online Bookstore site or search for our school at Bookworm Central (www.bookwormcentral.com). There are thousands of fantastic, high-quality books to choose from for all ages! Proceeds go to support the LA Library program. Be sure to check out the LAES recommended reading lists by grade level, Virginia Readers’ Choice books and much more. Teacher Wish Lists are also available on the site if you’d like to donate books to a classroom. Students will be previewing the site at school and making wish lists to bring home. Don’t miss this opportunity to purchase great books and support our school!
Outstanding Employee Awards
Nominations are now open for FCPS's Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a Louise Archer outstanding employee in one of the categories below, please click on the appropriate nomination link. You may nominate more than one employee, or employees, across multiple categories. All that is required for this preliminary nomination is a brief statement. If your nomination progresses within FCPS, you will be contacted to provide additional detailed information with specific examples. Additional information regarding each of these awards, as well as the eligibility requirements, are included within each link.
Outstanding Teacher – a teacher or librarian with 3 or more years of experience
Outstanding New Teacher - a teacher or librarian with less than 3 years of experience
Outstanding Principal– a building principal with 3 or more years of experience
Outstanding Leader – assistant principal with 1 or more years of experience
Outstanding Professional - these positions could include School-Based Technology Specialists, Technology Support Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor
Outstanding Operational Employee– these positions could include administrative and office staff, custodial staff, food service staff, Instructional Assistants, Public Health Assistants, Public Health Training Assistants
Note: The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, November 10th, 2023.
If you have any questions, please contact Becca Stille in the front office.
Madison Pyramid and #ONEkindactVienna Food Drive
Mon, November 10th - Fri, December 13th
Students can bring food donations to school and place them in the boxes in the foyer in the new building. Please see the flyer below for more details. All donations will be distributed between pyramid food pantries and the food bank, Food for Others. Help Louise Archer reach the goal of 500 cans!
Make-Up Photo Day
Make-Up Photo Day is Wednesday, November 15th. If your student was absent that day, they will have their photo taken for the yearbook. A slip of paper with their name and a unique QR code will be given to your student. Their picture should be available for viewing and purchasing within a couple weeks. If your student was present, but you would like their photo retaken, please make sure their teacher knows. If you purchased a packet and want the photo retaken, please bring the original packet to the photographer.
November 3 - End of 1st Quarter, Early Release at 2pm
November 6&7 - Teacher Workday, Student Holiday
November 10 - PTA Sock Hop
November 22-24 Thanksgiving Holiday
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