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Dates

February 10: Lunar New Year

February 10: Lorton Community Center Book Fair

February 12: Lexia Night (FCPS)

February 12 - 16: Lorton Station Kindness Week

  • Monday: Letters to Patients
  • Tuesday: Thank You Tuesday (Thank a Staff Member)
  • Wednesday: Red and Pink Day (Wear Pink and Red)
  • Thursday: Get Comfy Being Kind (Pajama Day)
  • Friday: Kindness Makes Us Grow 

February 14: Valentine's Day

February 14: Ash Wednesday

February 19: President's Day (NO SCHOOL)

 


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100th Day of School!! Please view our Instagram page for more images.


Principal's Message

Good afternoon Roadrunner Families,

This week, Lorton Station celebrated the 100th DAY OF SCHOOL; led by our kindergarteners and staff, the school had a parade. The parade allowed each class to celebrate and showcase their 100th item, and we could see 100 cheerios, 100 marshmallows, 100 buttons, and 100 pictures; our students reflected 100 in several spectacular ways in the classroom.


Our 100th-day celebration highlighted how each day is critical to your student's academic and social progress. Every day a child misses impacts their educational growth and can lead to social and emotional anxiety. It is challenging for a child to miss multiple days and return to school without feeling they have missed something important the day before and feeling lost in the new topics in class. Don't hesitate to contact your teacher if your child will miss multiple days of school to ensure we can provide academic and social-emotional support upon their return.

 

Warmest Regard,

Your Principals

Dr. Legagneur, Ms. Champion, Ms. Kayes, Mr. Barton


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  • Literacy Event @Lorton Community Center
  • 100 Days Celebration!!!
  • Lorton Community Center Book Fair
  • Lorton Station Kindness Week
  • LSES SPIRIT WEAR!!!!
  • Lunar New Year (Year of the Dragon)
  • LEXIA Night
  • Ash Wednesday
  • President's Day
  • FCPS Summer Camp Registration is Open

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100th Day celebration. Our kindergartners had to solve a special puzzles throughout the day to help find Zero the Hero who was hidden by the nefarious Agent 99 to prevent the 100th Day of School.

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Please join FCPS and Fairfax County Public Libraries for this fantastic event at the Lorton Community Center this Saturday 10 - 2 PM.


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Spirit Wear is BACK!!!!


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Lunar New Year

The Lunar New Year is a holiday that marks the first new moon of the lunisolar calendar, which is the calendar traditionally used in many east Asian countries including China, Vietnam, Singapore, and South Korea. In these and other Asian countries, it is one of the most important holidays of the year. The Lunar New Year is all about ushering in luck and prosperity with family.Read more about Lunar New Year and its animal symbols in National Geographic Kids.


Lexia Night

FCPS funds the use of Lexia for all elementary and middle schools to use as part of their literacy instruction. Lexia is a computer-based program that supplements classroom instruction to help students develop literacy skills. It also provides teachers with data to identify students who need additional support, and the ability to know which specific concepts and skills to prioritize.Attend an information night on Monday, February 12, at 6:30 p.m., at Thoreau Middle School. Parents/caregivers will learn more about Lexia, and how FCPS is integrating it into the classroom and supporting student growth in reading. Attendees will also get tips for supporting their students at home.

Register to attend or submit a question in advance. Unable to attend in person? Join on Zoom

Integrating Lexia into the literacy curriculum aligns with the Virginia Literacy Act, FCPS’ Equitable Access to Literacy, and FCPS Strategic Plan Goal 3, which aims to have all students reading on level by the end of third grade. 

  • Spanish:📚 Noche de Lexia para Padres: Como Ayudamos a su Hijo a Aprender a Leer

FCPS financia el uso de Lexia para que todas las escuelas primarias e intermedias lo usen como parte de su instrucción de alfabetización. Lexia es un programa computarizado que complementa la instrucción en el aula para ayudar a los estudiantes a desarrollar habilidades de alfabetización. También proporciona a los maestros datos para identificar a los estudiantes que necesitan apoyo adicional, y la capacidad de saber qué conceptos y habilidades específicas priorizar.

Asista a una noche de información el lunes, 12 de febrero, a las 6:30 p.m., en la Escuela Intermedia de Thoreau. Los padres/cuidadores aprenderán más acerca de Lexia, y como FCPS lo está integrando en la clase y apoyando el crecimiento de los estudiantes en lectura. Los asistentes también recibirán consejos para apoyar a sus estudiantes en casa.

Regístrese para asistir o envíe una pregunta por adelantado. ¿No puede asistir en persona? Únase a través de Zoom. 

Integrar Lexia en el currículo de alfabetización se alinea con el Acta de Alfabetización de Virginia, el Acceso Equitativo a la Alfabetización de FCPS, y la Meta 3 del Plan Estratégico de FCPS, que apunta a que todos los estudiantes lean al mismo nivel al final del tercer grado.


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Black History Month

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about Black History month.

Spanish: El Mes de la Historia AfroamericanaEl Mes de la Historia Afroestadounidense es una celebración anual de los logros de los Afroestadounidenses y un tiempo para reconocer su papel central en la historia de los Estados Unidos. Aprenda más sobre los meses de herencia, celebraciones, y tradiciones celebradas en FCPS.  Aprenda más sobre el mes de la Historia Afroestadounidense.


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Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday is a holy day of prayer and fasting in many Western Christian denominations. It marks the beginning of Lent, a time of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving leading up to Easter. Many Christians attend special Ash Wednesday church services, at which churchgoers receive ash on their foreheads. Ash Wednesday derives its name from this practice. Read more about Ash Wednesday in Britannica.com.


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All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 19, for the Presidents Day holiday. Learn more about Presidents Day in Britannica.com. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 20. See the complete school year calendar.


FCPS Summer Camps Registration

Registration is now open for several summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.

Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. 

Tech Adventure Camp is available for current grade K-5 students to explore STEAM, culinary, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for elementary students who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Visit the E-IFTA webpage to register.

Los campamentos de Educación Profesional y Técnica (CTE) y los campamentos del Instituto para las Artes se llevarán a cabo en julio en la Escuela Secundaria de Lake Braddock de 8:30 a.m. a 2 p.m. Habrá transporte en autobús disponible desde escuelas intermedias y secundarias selectas de FCPS. 

Tech Adventure Camp está disponible para estudiantes actuales de grados K-5  para explorar STEAM, culinaria, salud, oficios, y áreas de negocios y mercadeo. E-IFTA es un campamento de arte semanal para estudiantes de primaria que les gusta cantar, bailar, actuar, hacer y crear. Visite la página web de E-IFTA para inscribirse