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 Nervous? Excited? Both? Yep, that's the magic of 6th grade! These students are one step closer to middle school, and they can't wait to spread their wings! Our students heard from both the Lake Braddock and Frost School Counselors as they began their course selection process for next year.
 Patrol power! Give it up for Emma and Emery, January's Safety Patrols of the Month! Their dedication to keeping everyone safe is truly inspiring.
   From little rhymes to big smiles, we celebrated the power of words and family connection at our 2nd-grade poetry gathering. ✨
A Message from the Little Run Admin Team
Dear Little Run Families,
Happy Groundhog Day and an Early Spring!
Punxsutawney Phil didn't see his shadow, predicting an early spring! Let's hope warmer weather brings blooming spirits and outdoor adventures our way.
The Third Quarter is Up and Running!
This week marks the start of the third quarter, a fresh chapter in our learning journey. We encourage all students to set new goals, embrace challenges, and strive for their best. Remember, our teachers and staff are here to support you every step of the way!
Course Selection for Our Future Sixth Graders!
This week, our amazing sixth graders had the opportunity to meet with representatives from Lake Braddock Secondary and Frost Middle School. They received valuable information about course selection for next year, an exciting step towards their future academic adventures!
Spread the Love with our SCA Spirit Day!
Please mark your calendars for Wednesday, February 14; our SCA is hosting a Valentine's Day-themed Spirit Day! Show your school spirit and spread the love by wearing red, pink, or white. Let's make this a day filled with joy and cheer!
Looking Ahead...
We are excited for more upcoming events and opportunities to connect as a school community as we move forward. Keep an eye out for upcoming announcements and get involved in our school's many wonderful activities.
Thank you for your partnership. Together, we can make this a rewarding and memorable year for everyone!
With warm regards,
Christie Yarn, Principal
Lesley Hassen, Assistant Principal
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Black History Month
National School Counseling Week
February 5-9 is National School Counseling Week, and highlights the tremendous impact school counselors have in helping students achieve academic success and planning for a career. School counselors work with students in a variety of different capacities, whether it is through classroom lessons, group sessions, or individual counseling. Learn more about the role of school counselors in FCPS.
Here at Little Run, we are so thankful for all that Ms. Tiffany Sutton does for our students, staff, and families. Her desire to provide unique opportunities for students is valued, and we are excited to see what other creative ideas she will come up with. We encourage you to find a way to say thank you to our wonderful school counselor as we celebrate National School Counseling Week!
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The Little Run Way in the Hallway
Are you looking for a topic to engage in at the dinner table this weekend? Or on the drive to your next destination? Ask your child about The Little Run Way in the HALLWAY!
Consider asking your child(ren) one or more of the following questions:
- What does it look and sound like to be respectful while walking in the hallway?
- How do you show responsibility when you are with your class in the hallway? Or when you are walking with a buddy?
- What does it mean to be ready while standing in the hallway?
The Positivity Project at Little Run
This week our school community will be focusing on the Other People Mindset of Cheering Others’ Successes. This means when other people succeed, I am happy for them and cheer them on.
Being happy for other people when they succeed isn’t always everyone’s initial reaction. Often, it’s easy to become jealous or envious of others’ victories -- or even to experience schadenfreude, which is deriving pleasure from witnessing (or learning about) another person’s misfortune. People who have these reactions to the success or misfortune of others are colloquially known as “haters.” It’s important to note that these are natural emotions and in small doses can be helpful in allowing us to see what we care about -- and motivate us to pursue those goals.
But making a commitment towards cheering on other people’s successes can be a great way to improve our own health, happiness, and relationships. People can take active steps to be more genuinely happy for the achievements of others. Ways to do this include; telling others about the success of your modest friend; noticing when your reaction to a sibling’s success is envy or jealousy -- and asking yourself why that is; reminding yourself that appreciating the excellence in another is a character strength; asking your successful teammates and classmates what they do to prepare for games or tests.
Being supportive of people who succeed is good for our mental, physical, and emotional well-being and when people cheer each other on it begins a reciprocal process that forges stronger relationships. Those relationships are the foundation for a strong culture in teams, schools, and businesses.
To practice and encourage the character strength of perspective 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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Last Day to Register for the Woodson Pyramid Stringapalooza
Yearbooks are on Sale Now!
Click the image above to order your yearbook now! All orders must be submitted by March 15, 2024.
Are You Interested in Being a Dining Room Assistant at Little Run?
We currently have a dining room assistant position open at this time. We are looking for someone friendly, energetic, and assertive in maintaining expectations of cafeteria behavior and who loves working with children. Click HERE to learn more about the position and apply online.
Please contact Lesley Hassen if you or anyone else is interested. We would be happy to share more about what this position looks like at Little Run.
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Kids and Social Media; The good, the bad and the ugly of social media and our kids., presented by GMU
Click the image or scan the QR code for details.
Superintendent to Present FY 2025 Proposed Budget
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will present the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Proposed Budget at the School Board meeting on Thursday, February 8, at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Reid’s presentation, as well as other budget documents, will be available after she presents to the board.
View the meeting on FCPS Cable TV Channel 99 (Verizon Channel 11), the FCPS YouTube Channel, or the FCPS website. To watch School Board meetings dubbed in Spanish, please visit the FCPS en Español YouTube channel.
If you would like language interpretation or American Sign Language support for any School Board meeting, please contact the board clerk. Find your School Board member and how to contact them on the School Board Members webpage.
🚍 Here Comes the Bus
Want to know if your child's bus is on schedule or where the bus is? Here Comes the Bus® is an easy-to-use website and app that enables parents to see the location of their child’s school bus — almost in real time — on a smartphone, tablet, or personal computer.
Parents can track multiple buses if their children don’t all ride the same bus; know exactly when children arrive at school or the bus stop; and receive customized text and/or email notifications about bus locations, schedule changes, or delays.
To get started, download the app from the Apple iOS or Android app store. Check out the Here Comes the Bus and Frequently Asked Questions webpages for more information.
Already using the Here Comes the Bus app? Send your feedback to HCTB@fcps.edu.
Note: eNotify text messaging will continue to be used for reporting bus delays and bus incidents.
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 a TALENT NIGHT on February 7 with a highly recommended dress rehearsal on February 6th. Please see the PTA website for more details.
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Looking Ahead at LRES
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February 5-9 National School Counseling Week
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February 7 PTA Talent Night from 6:30-8 p.m. in the gym
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February 8 The 100th Day of School
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February 14 SCA Spirit Day - Wear pink, red, or white
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February 17 Woodson Pyramid Stringapalooza at Woodson HS (concert starts at 2:15 p.m.)
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February 19 No School - Student Holiday
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February 28-March 15 Spring SEL Screener
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March 1-7 Book Fair Week
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March 4 Book Fair Family Night
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March 15 Yearbook Orders are Due
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March 20 STEM Night from 6-8 p.m.
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April 20 The World at Little Run
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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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