#EveryChildEveryDay ❤️
     Thank you to our fabulous PTA, wonderful volunteers, and our amazing Little Run community! The annual Roadrunner Games were an absolute success! The weather was beautiful, the games were fun, families were smiling, and we even exceeded our fundraising goal. Way to go Roadrunners!!
    What an exciting way to end the first quarter. The George Mason University softball team joined us for a fun-filled pep rally! Students cheered for their teachers and the Mason student-athletes as they introduced themselves and competed in some friendly activities. Our gym was filled with enthusiasm and smiles as we kicked off the start of our partnership with the A10 Champions! We even had our Little Run Roadrunner and the Mason Patriot in the house! Go, Little Run, and go, Mason!
Welcome to Little Run, Mr. Griffin!
We are thrilled to welcome Mr. Jermain Griffin to our Little Run family. Mr. Griffin currently serves as a long-term sub in 6th grade, and we are so grateful to have him here! Before joining FCPS, Mr. Griffin spent nearly 15 years working in higher education as an academic advisor, lecturer, and researcher, among other duties. Before serving in higher education, he lived abroad in El Salvador as a Peace Corps volunteer and in Sudan as a humanitarian aid worker. As a Queens, New York native, he loves the New York Mets and New York Knicks and sympathizes for New York Jets fans while rooting for the San Francisco 49ers (since 1982!). Mr. Griffin is very happy to be part of the Little Run ES community as a long-term substitute teacher!
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Reminder: No School for Students Monday and Tuesday
Special Opportunity: Half Off Mason Basketball Tickets for Monday, November 6
Positivity Project at Little Run ES
This week our school community will be focusing on the character strength of Bravery. Bravery means you act with mental, moral, or physical strength even when you know things are difficult or scary.
Bravery refers to voluntary (not coerced) action in the face of a dangerous circumstance. This strength involves judgement; the brave person must have an understanding of the risks and consequences involved in acting. According to Socrates and Plato, forethought separates acts of valor from acts of rashness. This means that bravery isn’t simply fearlessness, but instead the overcoming of fear.
Overcoming fears is critically important in individual development, as it allows the person to do more and become more. A person can be brave every single day. For example, some people with social anxiety are brave just by leaving their house and talking with people. On a physical level, bravery allows us to overcome fears, such as swimming or playing a sport. And, on a moral level, doing what we know to be right, despite the risks, gives us the sense that we are acting on behalf of a larger purpose.
To practice and encourage the character strength of bravery with your child, please visit the Positivity Project’s P2 for Families (password: P2) where together you will watch a video, read a quote and talk about the answers to three questions.
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National School Psychology Week
This week we celebrate the important work school psychologists do to help all students thrive. Thank you to Ms. Rianna Taylor for her collaboration with colleagues at Little Run and the connections she is making within our community.
Learn more from the National Association of School Psychologists.
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Veteran's Day - Please Share Photos or Join Us!
There's still time to complete this form to indicate interest in sharing military experiences with our students or participating in our morning news show or if you would like to submit a photo for our Veterans' Day video for our community. (Speakers should be at most 10 minutes.)
Please complete this form by Monday, November 6. We would love to acknowledge all of the Veterans in our Little Run community as we are grateful for their bravery and service to our country.
Please also consider returning the template for our Hero Wall with a photo of your family's hero(s). Any photo included with the template will not be returned, so please only send in copies. If you have any questions, please contact Tiffany Sutton (tsutton@fcps.edu).
Veterans Day provides a great reason to pause, reflect, and recognize the extraordinary sacrifices our Veterans and their families have made on our behalf, and we thank them for their service. Learn more about the history of Veterans Day at va.gov.
We thank our veterans and look forward to acknowledging and honoring their sacrifices this week.
Woodson Pyramid FLE Parent Preview Night - November 13 via Zoom
The materials used for Family Life Education (FLE) are available for families to access on the All Parents/Guardians: Little Run Elementary School Schoology Course.
The Woodson Pyramid will be hosting a Woodson Pyramid Parent Preview event where staff will be available to answer questions and help families access the materials virtually. This will take place on Monday, November 13 from 6-6:30 p.m. via ZOOM.
We invite you also to learn more about Fairfax County's elementary FLE program on the FCPS website.
Please reach out to Lesley Hassen at lhhassen@fcps.edu with any questions.
Thanksgiving Luncheon - November 15
Information regarding the Thanksgiving Luncheon went home in Tuesday folders. Please note the following change/update:
In order to facilitate a smooth and easy checkout in the cafeteria, Food Services would prefer that families add funds to their child’s lunch account through My School Bucks or bring cash on the day of the event. Please do not send money to your child’s classroom teacher. If you have already sent money, we will apply it to your child’s account. We apologize if this change has caused any inconvenience We have so much to be thankful for and we look forward to celebrating with you.
Little Run AAP Full Time Services Parent Meeting (Grades 2-6) - November 15
Full-time (Level IV) AAP Referral Process
A parent/family meeting will be held in Little Run’s library on Wednesday, November 15 to share information about the referral and eligibility process. Parents of students in grades 2-6 who plan to submit a referral are encouraged to attend. Please contact JRHitchcock1@fcps.edu with questions. Additional information about Advanced Academics in FCPS can be found using this link.
Full-time (Level IV) Referral Window
If you would like your student screened for full-time (level IV) AAP services, please submit a referral no later than December 15, 2023. Students in grades 2-6 can be referred each year. Once the referral window closes, no referrals can be accepted. The full-time (level IV) referral form can be located here . Digital copies should be emailed to both JRHitchcock@fcps.edu and Clyarn@fcps.edu.
 The Outstanding Employee Awards nominations are now open!
To submit a nomination for a Little Run Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete this GOOGLE FORM. You may nominate one or multiple employees (one individual may nominate only one employee per category).
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. The GOOGLE FORM has more information regarding the criteria for each award, and the eligibility requirements are below. Please click on the bolded title to learn more about each category.
Outstanding Teacher
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any 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/district); Librarians are included in this category.
Outstanding New Principal
Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as principal (in any 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 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.
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, Parent Liaison.
The deadline to submit a nomination is November 17. If you have any questions, please contact Svetlana Tsoy at sitsoy@fcps.edu.
Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid: Due November 16
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available online in SIS ParentVUE. If you have not already filled out the form online, we can provide paper forms. Please be sure to return paper forms by Friday, November 17. The electronic form will continue to be available in SIS ParentVUE until January 2024.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important, because information from this survey results in an additional $3 million in grants each year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
Please watch this video and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page for more information.
Need to Register for ParentVUE?
Learn how to activate your SISParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey.
Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and enter Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).
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Picture Retake Day: November 17
Picture retakes are scheduled for November 17 for new students, students who were absent on October 6, and students who purchased a fall portrait and would like to retake it (students must bring the previously purchased photo to receive the retake).
Fall portraits can be ordered online by clicking the image above or going to www.strawbridge.net. Click "order pictures" and enter the code: FM416891.
Packages are shipped directly to students' homes, not in bulk to the school.
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✅ Election Day Is Tuesday. Vote!
The 2023 School Bond Referendum will be on the ballot Tuesday, November 7. Remember to vote!
November 7 will also be a teacher workday and a holiday for students. For more information on voting, visit the Virginia Department of Elections website.
Provide Input on FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R)
Please join FCPS’ Chief Equity Office for a virtual meeting regarding the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) Regulation. The event will be held on Thursday, November 9, from 6-7:30 p.m. You may register at this link.
Your feedback will help ensure that FCPS policies align with the school division’s mission and values. It will also help identify any specific considerations that need to be addressed for the 2024-25 school year.
Language interpretation will be available in Spanish, Korean, and Arabic. A Certified Deaf Interpreter will be available as well. Get information on the SR&R.
Successfully Completing Algebra 1 by Eighth Grade
Helping students to complete Algebra 1 by eighth grade is part of our Strategic Plan (Goal 3: Academic Growth and Excellence). Algebra Access Network Improvement Community (AANIC) is working to increase the diverse representation of students who take advanced math classes and succeed in them. This video shares more about the AANIC cohorts at Kilmer and Key middle schools and lets students explain why Algebra matters to them.
Passing Algebra 1 earlier allows for students to take more advanced classes like Dual Enrollment courses, Advanced Placement (AP), and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses. These advanced courses help students succeed in college. A recent study from the Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) found that completing Algebra 1 by grade eight led to 30% more ninth graders and 16% more 11th graders taking advanced courses.
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Little Run Elementary PTA
We encourage everyone to join our wonderful PTA this year! Please click HERE to check out our PTA's website and to learn more about how your family can get involved.
The PTA will be hosting an Election Day bake sale on Tuesday, November 7. Please click here to learn more!
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Looking Ahead at LRES
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November 6 Student Holiday (School Planning Day)
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November 7 Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day)
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November 7 PTA Election Day Bake Sale
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November 8-10 Veteran's Day Special Events and Acknowledgements
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November 13 Woodson Pyramid FLE Parent Preview Night from 6-6:30 p.m. via Zoom
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November 15 Thanksgiving Luncheon
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November 15 AAP Full Time Services Parent Meeting (Grades 2-6) from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Little Run Library
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November 15 PTA Meeting at 7 p.m. in the Little Run Library
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November 17 Fall Portrait Retake Day
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December 15 Last Day to Submit AAP Referrals
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Be Informed, Stay Involved!
Visit the Little Run ES Website
Technology Support for Families
Monitor your student's academics with a SIS Parent Account
Sign up for Little Run News
Follow Little Run on Twitter
Join the Little Run PTA
PTA homepage
AmazonSmile supports Little Run through the PTA
Recognize a FCPS Employee at FCPS Cares
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