The Weekly Roar - Friday, January 12, 2024
Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 01/12/2024 07:33 PM EST
News & Notes
Schedule Changes Ahead for Holiday and End-of-Quarter WorkdaysDon’t forget that school and the office will be closed on Monday, January 15th in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Holiday. You can learn more about Martin Luther King Jr here. The school division is excited to collaborate with Volunteer Fairfax for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. Students and families can volunteer on Monday at Volunteer Fairfax’s Give Together event. It is designed to engage families with children (ages 5-12) in service learning. Projects will include a food drive, assembling caring kits for community members who need support, making no-tie fleece blankets for veterans, environmental stewardship, and support for animal welfare. Students ages 13 to 18 are welcome to serve as teen event volunteers. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required.
More Gymnastics Wear RemindersThis is just a reminder that students in all grade levels have started the Gymnastics unit in P.E. It’s important for students to wear clothes that are comfortable and easy to move in, with shirts that can be tucked in. Gymnastics involves rolling, twisting, tumbling, and cartwheeling, among other motions, which can cause clothing to shift. Sneakers are also a must (on all P.E. days). Boots may be good for cold weather, but they are not safe for P.E. activities. If you have questions, please contact your child's P.E. teacher.
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PTA News
Winter Enrichment COMING SOON!
The moment so many families have been waiting for is finally here: Registration for PTA Winter Enrichment Programs begins Monday, January 22nd!
The PTA would like to thank families for their patience as the program was revamped. The PTA and Lane administrators have organized an entertaining and educational line-up of before- and after-school enrichment programs and Cub Clubs for the winter session. Classes will include gaming, Legos, athletics, and chess. The six-week session will run from February 12th through March 22nd. Flyers will be sent home soon in Wednesday Folders.
Restaurant Nights at
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If you haven't visited this restaurant before, the PTA is excited to share that it has a kid's room with tables, chairs, TV, and coloring pages! Let's fill that kid's room with our Lane Lions for a fun after-school play date!
Thank You for Your Holiday Generosity!
During the holiday season, students often share a little holiday cheer with their primary homeroom teacher. This past December, the PTA wanted to spread a little more cheer to the many Lane teachers and staff who also spend an incredible amount of time with our students.
They weren't sure what the response would be, but they are SO GRATEFUL for the outpouring of love that they received! Because of the Lane community’s generosity, the PTA was able to send $40 Amazon gift cards to 76 Lane teachers/staff with a note of appreciation for all they do for our Lane Lions.
Thank you for joining the PTA in spreading the love!
Parent Resources
Family Resource Center Offers Range of Free Resources for Families
Did you know that caregivers can access free webinars, confidential consultations, a lending library, and resources to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities?
Learn more about FCPS’ Family Resource Center (FRC).
Registration is also underway for the February line-up of these relevant and helpful session. Here’s the list:
- Meet the Author Series: Mind in The Making with Ellen Galinsky
- Behavior Solution Series for Elementary Families
- 2/16 Proactive Strategies for Effective Communication
- 3/15 Taming Tantrums and More
- How to Handle Disappointing Grades: Ways to Uncover the Reasons Behind Your Child’s School Performance and How to Help, with Ann Dolin
Be the first to learn about new workshops by signing up for the FRC newsletter.
Community Events & Activities
Secondary Baseball Winter Youth Clinic
The start of Spring Training is still weeks away, but baseball is already going strong at Hayfield Secondary School. The school’s team will host a special Winter Youth Clinic on two Saturdays, February 3rd and 10th, for students in kindergarten through 6th grade. You can find more information, including fees, on the flyer below. Be sure to register by January 15th, as space is limited.
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