 Students are so excited to use the new playground at recess!
Dear Louise Archer Community,
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and I would like to wish all of you a wonderful break. To that end, I have communicated to the Louise Archer staff the need to give our students (and themselves) a respite from the daily grind of schoolwork during the Thanksgiving holiday. While teachers may have long-term assignments that span over the course of a break, I have shared with the staff to not assign homework, projects, essays, etc. to be specifically done over the break.
This Thanksgiving all of us need the opportunity to spend time with our families and friends. We want our students to have the opportunity to catch a breath from schoolwork and to enjoy time with friends and family. We also want our teachers to decompress and put their lesson plan books and laptops away for a few days to enjoy time with their friends and family. Our goal is to have students and teachers return to school anxiety-free without the pressure of looming deadlines. This is a unified message that Madison pyramid principals send out three times during the year: Thanksgiving, Winter Break, and Spring Break. Again, I wish you a happy and restful Thanksgiving holiday.
Michelle Makrigiorgos
Principal
Warm Winter Clothing Drive
Please consider signing up for one of the clothing donations to support Louise Archer students in need of winter clothing. The sign-up list starts with coats and then moves to other winter clothing items such as hats, mittens, and gloves.
Donations may be brought to the Louise Archer main office starting Monday, November 20th through Wednesday, December 13th. Donation drop-off times are during weekdays from 8:30am-4pm. Any questions can be directed to Beth Jackson at btjackson@fcps.edu.
Thank you, as always, for the generosity and kindness the Louise Archer community demonstrates towards our students! We appreciate all you do!
Social and Emotional Learning Screener Results Coming Soon
One of the ways FCPS supports the mental wellness of all students is the SEL Screener.
Students in grades 3-12 took the SEL Screener during the month of October, providing information on their skills like achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions.
The SEL Screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to create the learning, experiences, and environments students need to be successful.
Beginning in early December, individual student SEL Screener results will be available to families in SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent via postal mail.
For more information about the screener please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. For support in understanding your individual student’s results or for ideas on how to support them at home, please review the Family Guide or contact your student’s school.
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!
Madison Pyramid and #ONEkindactVienna Food Drive
Fri, 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!
Upcoming Dates
November 22-24 Thanksgiving Holiday
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