#EveryChildEveryDay ❤️
  Calling all bookworms! Our halls were buzzing with excitement during Read Across America Week's Book Fair! Students dove into a fantastical sea of stories, and we're pretty sure some even discovered magical portals between the pages. A HUGE "Thank you!" to Ms. Beaumont for making it all happen.
On behalf of Ms. Beaumont, BIG thanks to our amazing PTA, staff, and parent volunteers who helped make the fair and family night a literary legend! ✨
   Future presidents in the making! Our fabulous first graders journeyed back in time on a field trip to Mount Vernon. They explored the historic home of George Washington and learned all about early American life. Thanks to our dedicated teachers and super-powered parent volunteers for making this trip so educational and enriching!
 Shining a Light on Success! The Little Run staff team recently had the opportunity to connect with colleagues from Region 5 to share our triumphs in academics, social-emotional learning, behavior, attendance, and professional learning communities. We also gained valuable insights to fuel our continued growth as a school and lifelong learners. Go Team Little Run!
 In case you missed it on your Facebook feed... Ms. Dupont is making a big impact! Ms. Dupont's dedication was recently featured on the FCPS Facebook page, and we couldn't be more grateful for all she does every day. #proud #FCPS
 The Mason Softball team battled hard last weekend, showing true grit despite facing some tough opponents on Saturday. But never fear, the Patriots dug deep and soared to victory with two wins on Sunday! Thank you to those who were able to come out and cheer them on! Mark your calendars and head to the Mason Softball Field next Sunday, March 17, for Youth Day! Let's go, Mason!
A Message from the Admin Team
Dear Little Run Family,
What a whirlwind of wonderful events we've had here at Little Run! First and foremost, we want to celebrate the tremendous success of our recent Read Across America Week and Book Fair! The halls were positively buzzing with a love for reading, and our students were captivated by the incredible selection of books. A heartfelt thank you goes out to Ms. Beaumont for her tireless efforts in making the Book Fair such a magical experience.
We know the magic wouldn't have happened without the incredible support of our amazing parent and caregiver volunteers. Your dedication and willingness to give your time is truly invaluable to our school community. From setting up displays to helping students find the perfect book, your contributions were instrumental in making the Book Fair and family night a smashing success.
We are incredibly grateful for your ongoing support of our school and its many special events. Together, we are fostering a lifelong love of learning in our students!
Sincerely,
Christie Yarn, Principal
Lesley Hassen, Assistant Principal
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Yearbooks are on Sale Now Through March 15
Click the image above to order your yearbook now! All orders must be submitted by March 15, 2024.
Little Run Supports Mason Softball on March 17
We hope to see our Roadrunners at the Mason Softball Field this season, cheering on our adopt-a-school partners!
Mark Your Calendars - The World at Little Run - April 20
Little Run Elementary and our wonderful PTA will be hosting "The World At Little Run" on Saturday, April 20 from 1-3 p.m. This day serves as an opportunity for everyone to learn about all the wonderful countries and cultures represented within our school community.
Let us know if you are interested in participating by scanning the QR code or clicking the link to complete this interest form by the deadline on March 20.
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Mark Your Calendars - Little Run's 60th Anniversary Celebration - May 18
Are You Interested in Being a Student Monitor at Little Run?
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Little Run is looking for a positive and energetic individual, who may be looking for an opportunity to join our staff as a student monitor.
Student Monitors
Hourly 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, $16.85 per Hour
Description
Provides supervision of students throughout the school day, including but not limited to the classroom, hallways, lunch, recess, specials, and at arrival/dismissal; helps maintain order and discipline and assists in managing the behavior of students; operates technology; performs administrative and non-instructional duties; ensures all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed; works with individual and small groups of students.
Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience is equivalent to graduation from high school. Must be comfortable managing student behaviors in large and small groups, ensuring all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed, and have general familiarity/skills with basic office technology in support of teachers, students, and the classroom.
Please pass this information along to anyone you may know. Interested applicants should contact Lesley Hassen, at lhhassen@fcps.edu.
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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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✅ Take the Family Engagement Survey!
FCPS’ Family Engagement Survey is now open. Survey partner K12 Insight emailed a link to families on March 3 and again on March 6. Please participate! Your feedback is critical in helping to inform and improve FCPS practices to best support our students.
The survey is available in 10 languages. Parents/caregivers may stop by the front office to fill out a paper survey or complete the survey online. Please check your email for the survey invitation or use this survey link. Get more information on the Family Engagement Survey webpage.
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Student Intention Form for SY 2024-2025
We need your help in projecting our total enrollment for next school year. Please fill out the Student Intention form for next school year (2024-2025). Hard copies of the form can be made available and picked up in the Little Run main office.
If you have any questions, please call 703-503-3500 or email Nadia Ruffner.
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🖍️ It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!
Attending kindergarten provides children with an opportunity to learn and practice the essential social, emotional, problem-solving, and self-regulation skills they will use throughout their lives. Our school typically conducts kindergarten registration events, including orientation, throughout the school year. Eligible children can also be registered throughout the summer, but registering your child early helps us plan, so that we have the teachers and resources needed on the first day of school.
Prepare for registration by gathering documents and completing forms. We are happy to support families with registration and the transition to kindergarten. For more information in other languages, visit FCPS’ Kindergarten Registration webpage.
Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
This year, spring break is March 25-29. We will be eager to welcome your children back to school on Wednesday, April 3, after two teacher work days. Student attendance is very important. Every day, our teachers will be teaching, and students will be learning. Studies have shown that just two absences per month can cause students to fall behind. Let’s finish this school year strong. Visit FCPS’ website for attendance resources.
Lightspeed Classroom Management
As part of our commitment to creating a safe and focused learning environment for our students, our school is using a classroom management tool that will help teachers better connect with student devices during classes. We are continuing to expand our use over the coming weeks. This tool will provide teachers with a number of helpful features:
- Easily view student screens in real time from the teacher console to see which students may need guidance or support.
- Focus student attention on a particular website on their device to minimize distractions.
- Pause student access to the internet to focus on other classroom tasks.
We believe this classroom management tool will allow us to maximize class time to support your student’s learning while at school. Please note that student devices will not be monitored outside of school hours. The regular filters remain in place on school devices, but once they are home, teachers cannot monitor students. As parents, we would like to encourage you to sign up for your own Lightspeed reports, which will allow you to see how your child is spending time on the computer during and after school hours.
New Regulation on Meditation and Reflection Spaces
FCPS has developed Regulation 1502 to ensure all students and staff have reasonable accommodation and access to meditation and silent reflection spaces within the school division. The regulation provides guidance for schools on how to manage requests for silent reflection during instructional and non-instructional time, and for students to leave school for religious activities.
These spaces are designated areas within a school or on school premises for individuals to engage in prayer, meditation, or silent reflection, inclusive of their religious or non-religious beliefs. Parents/caregivers must provide written permission for students requesting to miss instructional time on a regular basis. Families are encouraged to contact the principal/family liaison/their child’s teacher regarding accommodations. View Regulation 1502. Visit FCPS' Guidelines for Religious Activities webpage for more information.
☀️ Safely View the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8
A total solar eclipse will occur on Monday, April 8, and will be viewable, depending on weather, in Fairfax County. The eclipse will begin in our area around 2:04 p.m. and end around 4:32 p.m., with the maximum eclipse occurring around 3:20 p.m.
Because the timing overlaps with dismissal, it is crucial that students understand the importance of safe viewing practices. We encourage families to review these Solar Eclipse Resources, especially the eye safety information. We hope everyone takes the opportunity to learn more about this extraordinary natural phenomenon while prioritizing safe solar viewing.
🥁 Summer Camps and Learning Programs
Have you made summer plans for your child yet? Are you looking for a summer camp for your child with special needs?
The Family Resource Center has compiled information on summer camps including local options, camps for students with special needs (sorted by need), and camps for students experiencing grief or who have parents in the military.
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.
Did you know that March is Music In Our Schools Month? Little Run PTA, in partnership with Arts4LearningVA, is excited to present local musician Curtis Blues for the Cultural Arts school assembly on March 13 at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. in the gym. It may seem as American as apple pie, but the banjo has its roots in Mali, Africa while the guitar comes from Spain and many percussion rhythms can be traced to Cuba and South America. In this interactive program, Curtis Blues plays musical instruments from around the world, demonstrating how American popular music springs from many different cultures and countries. Students will learn how different cultures approached building instruments from their unique environments and how their choices still influence the music we listen to today.
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Looking Ahead at LRES
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Now - March 15 Spring SEL Screener
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March 10 Daylight Savings Begins (Spring Forward)
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March 13 PTA Sponsored Cultural Arts Assembly at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.
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March 15 Yearbook Orders are Due
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March 17 George Mason Softball Game v. Dayton at noon
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March 20 STEM Night from 6-8 p.m.
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April 20 The World at Little Run from 1-3 p.m.
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April 29 Full-Time AAP Orientation from 5-6 p.m. in the library
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May 18 Little Run 60th Anniversary Celebration from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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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
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AmazonSmile supports Little Run through the PTA
Recognize a FCPS Employee at FCPS Cares
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