 We look forward to a fantastic last week of school for 2023! There are many events taking place in the school. Please be sure to arrive 15 minutes prior to any event start time to allow for parking and scanning your photo ID in the lobby.
Last week our kindergarten and first grade classes welcomed a local pediatric orthodontist in to teach our students about dental hygiene. More classes have visits scheduled this week. Our third graders shared their recent published writing pieces with our first grade classrooms. Finally, check out some of our decorated classroom doors - we have a contest running through Wednesday!
See below for some reminders and we wish our entire community a happy and healthy holiday season!
- Donate to our staff luncheon prizes by dropping off white elephant gifts or gift cards in the main office by Wednesday!
- Have time to volunteer on Thursday? We need additional volunteers to extend staff lunch breaks for their special winter luncheon.
- We are collecting grocery gift cards to distribute to Lemon Road families in need; any denominations can be dropped off in the main office and will be distributed Thursday & Friday.
- Parents/guardians of students in Grades 2-7 who would like their student to be considered for full-time advanced academic programs may submit the AAP Full-Time Referral Form to Avery Straw no later than December 15.
- Please send your child in with layers and label any jackets, hats, gloves, and water bottles so we can help your child keep track of their belongings. We go outdoors for recess and offer outdoor lunch daily.
 One week until the break - Happy Holidays everyone! Thank you to everyone who signed up and helped at the student Hot Cocoa bar on Friday - it was so much fun to celebrate with our wonderful readers!
- Our Holiday Food Drive is still running until Thursday Dec 14th - drop canned food into the Minion Box in the lobby or donate visa gift cards using the amazon link to help us keep local families fed this holiday season! Thank you for your support!
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Did you see the updates at the front of school?! The front garden by Door #1 has been updated by Wheats Landscaping in association with the PTA. The existing healthy plants were relocated around the front of the school. The new planting will be easier to maintain and improves school security and visibility. In addition, Wheats will now provide a clean up of the key school landscaping areas twice annually for free! Thank you Wheats for your support with this project! We look forward to seeing the new garden bloom in Spring.
- Class Winter Parties will be happening this Friday- please reach out to your classes Room Parents to find out how you can support!
- Our December Restaurant night will be at MOD Pizza on December 14th - just quote Lemon Road when ordering to help support the PTA!
- On January 5th we willwelcome back our wonderful LRES staff with a special breakfast - please sign up here to donate items or volunteer.
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We extended the deadline to submit an entry to the Yearbook Cover Contest! All entries are now due Friday, December 15.
 This week our school community will be focusing on the character strength of Self-Control. Self-control means you can control your emotions and behaviors. You think before you act. Self-control is the act of managing behavior in a way that positively influences goal attainment and living up to standards. Possessing this strength protects people from destabilizing emotional extremes. Those with self-control can limit impulsive behavior. They are able to experience and navigate difficulty while remaining poised.
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Snow Days
- Winter Break Reminder
- Food Insecurity Resources for Families
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
Monday, December 11: A Week; Full SCA Meeting (8:20-Library)
Tuesday, December 12: 4th & 6th VGA Math Assessments; K&1 Dental Health Visit (10 AM)
Wednesday, December 13: 3rd & 5th VGA Math Assessments
Thursday, December 14: VGA Makeups-Math;❄️Snowflake Soiree❄️ Staff Winter Luncheon (10:30-2PM-Library); MOD Pizza Restaurant Night
Friday, December 15: Freaky Friday - Festive Sweater Day; Variety Show (8:45 AM-Gym); Class Parties
*Winter Break: December 16 - January 1*
Tuesday, January 2: B Week
Wednesday, January 3: SCA Officer Meeting (2:20)
Friday, January 5: LRES Spirit wear Day; PTA Welcome Back Breakfast (7:30 - 8:15); 4th Grade Poetry Cafe
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