Little Run News: 2/18/24

Dear Little Run Family,

What a week it's been! Our halls were buzzing with excitement and heartwarming moments, both inside and outside the classroom.

Our kindergartners had a "strike-tacular" start to the week, hitting the lanes with their heroes from the Mason Softball team during P.E. class! It was an afternoon filled with cheers, high fives, and the joy of mentorship blossoming alongside teamwork.

We believe in supporting our partners wholeheartedly, and that includes cheering them on from the sidelines. So mark your calendars and show your Roadrunner spirit loud and proud by joining us as we cheer on the Mason Patriots, our adopt-a-school partners, at their games on Saturday, March 2nd at noon against Stony Brook (promotion: strike out cancer weekend and canned food drive) and Sunday, March 17 at noon against Dayton (promotion: mental health awareness weekend and youth day)! Together, let's create a sea of green and gold as we celebrate teamwork, community, and the power of making a difference! Click HERE to access the full Mason Softball schedule.

Moving onto Valentine's Day, we saw connections strengthen at the delicious mentor-mentee breakfast orchestrated by our incredible school counselor, Ms. Sutton. Little Run's dedication to fostering meaningful relationships is truly inspiring. And of course, we couldn't forget our amazing staff on Valentine's Day! We surprised them with special treats as a token of our appreciation for their tireless efforts and dedication to every student.

But learning never stops at Little Run! Classrooms were alive with electrifying science experiments, captivating stories, and engaging lessons that ignite a love of learning and empower our students to grow.

Just a friendly reminder, there's no school tomorrow, Monday, February 19. We'll be back with open arms on Tuesday, February 20.

Thank you for being part of this vibrant and supportive community. You make Little Run a special place where hearts connect, minds grow, and learning thrives.

Warmly,

Christie Yarn, Principal

Lesley Hassen, Assistant Principal

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.

This week our school community will be focusing on the character strength of Humility. Humility means you do not seek the spotlight. You let your actions speak for themselves.

Humble people have an accurate (not underestimated) sense of their abilities and achievements. They hold the capacity to acknowledge their mistakes and limitations, and are open to advice and new ideas. They do not show off their possessions or accomplishments.

Developing humility is associated with positive developmental outcomes in individuals. It allows a person to honestly reflect on their abilities and acknowledge how and where they can improve. Humility opens them up to new ideas, advice, and (consequently) abilities that pride, arrogance, or pretentiousness often block. Therefore, humility makes them desired members of a team. 

To practice and encourage the character strength of humility 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.

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.

At the last School Board meeting, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid proposed a budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 that focuses on excellence and providing students an equitable education in an inclusive and respectful environment, where access, opportunity, and achievement are available to all. 

The budget also prioritizes competitive compensation to attract and retain a world-class workforce. 

The FY 2025 Proposed Budget totals $3.8 billion, an increase of $301.8 million, or 8.6%, over the FY 2024 Approved Budget. Nearly 86% of the budget is focused on instruction. Key highlights include:

• Supporting students academically by maintaining existing class size formulas and providing necessary support to all students. 
• Retaining and attracting world-class educators with a 6% market scale adjustment.
• Strengthening student well-being outside of the classroom with expanded athletics offerings, additional athletic trainers, and enhanced stipends for fine and performing arts.
• Continuing initiatives including expansion of inclusive preschool, adoption of green initiatives, and funding assistant director of student activities positions previously funded with ESSER III.

Special education daily contract extensions, funding for the safety and security screening program, and late buses to support academics and activities at middle schools are several of the priorities to be addressed at the end of FY 2024. 

The School Board is scheduled to adopt the Advertised Budget on Thursday, February 22. Read more about the proposed budget. Keep up with FCPS’ budget development process.

There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:

1. Determine eligibility. 
2. Identify your local school. 
3. Gather documents. 
4. Fill out forms. 
5. Schedule an appointment.

After the appointment at the school (the student and one caregiver must be present), the student will be ready for orientation, Bridge to Kindergarten, or any other introductory events each school may host. Read more about the registration process.

💻 Try Online Registration

Parents may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process. 

When registering, parents will create (or log in to an existing) SIS ParentVUE account. Please note that passwords should be more than 12 characters long. If you have an existing account and your password is shorter, please update it when you log in.

Save the date! Attend FCPS’ instructional job fair on Saturday, February 24, 9 a.m.-noon, at Lake Braddock Secondary School.

Network and take advantage of interview opportunities with representatives from various FCPS schools. Employment offers may be extended during the fair.

Register today.

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.

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• February 19 No School - Student Holiday
• February 21 SACC Students Perform at Mason Halftime Show (game starts at 7 p.m.)
• February 22 Frost Family Festival from 5:30-7:15 p.m. (click HERE for details) 
• February 23 Individual and Class Picture Day
• February 28-March 15 Spring SEL Screener
• March 1-7 Book Fair Week (stay tuned for updates)
• March 2 George Mason Softball Game v. Stony Brook at noon
• March 15 Yearbook Orders are Due
• March 17 George Mason Softball Game v. Dayton at noon
• March 20 STEM Night from 6-8 p.m.
• April 20 The World at Little Run from 1-3 p.m.
• May 18 Little Run 60th Anniversary Celebration from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.