A Message from
Principal Counts
Greetings Laurel Ridge Families,
This past week has been a whirlwind of excitement at Laurel Ridge. We witnessed the wonder of the solar eclipse firsthand, and it was truly a moment of awe and learning for our students. Their curiosity and enthusiasm were contagious, and it served as the perfect reminder of the power of teachable moments.
Today marks a bittersweet occasion, as it is Assistant Principal, Kim Pryor’s last day at Laurel Ridge. Ms. Pryor’s dedication to our students and staff has been invaluable, and we will certainly miss her presence. We wish her the best as she begins her new position as Principal in Winchester Public Schools.
Megan Counts
Principal
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Upcoming Laurel Ridge Events
Spirit Week - April 15-19 (See below)
Monday, April 15 - TacoBamba Spirit Day (See below)
Friday, May 3 - Teacher Workday - No School for Students
Monday, May 27 - School Holiday - Memorial Day
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 Spirit Week! April 15-19
April is Month of the Military Child and we invite you to join us in our
Spirit Week April 15-19.
Monday, 4/15 - Proud to be an American: Wear Red, White and Blue
Tuesday, 4/16 - Hats off to our Military: Wear your favorite hat
Wednesday, 4/17 - Purple Up Day: Wear Purple
Thursday, 4/18 - Camo Day: Wear camo, brown, green or black
Friday, 4/19 - Remember Everyone Deployed: Wear red.
Come support our LRES Spirit Day at TacoBamba!
Stop by Taco Bamba in Fairfax for breakfast, lunch, or dinner on Monday, April 15, and support the Laurel Ridge PTA. Mention "Laurel Ridge Elementary School" or "LRES" when ordering in person or enter the code "LRES" in the coupon code area at check out for online orders from the Fairfax location to get credit. 20% of sales will be donated to our school!
Taco Bamba is located at 10629 Braddock Road, Suite B-8, in the University Mall.
Order online here: https://order.tacobamba.com
Grab some yummy food and help us earn free cash for our school!
Thank you for supporting the Laurel Ridge PTA!
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Parent Presentation
Join us on May 8, 2024 at 6:30 pm, Laurel Ridge Elementary School for Understanding Anxiety: Empowering Resilient Families. Presented by Megan Davis, licensed school psychologist. More information to come.
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Kindergarten Orientation
We are excited to welcome our
2024 rising Kindergarten families to our
Kindergarten Orientation on
Tuesday, April 30, from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm.
Rising Kindergarten Students and their grown ups can come up to the front door to get started.
Kindergarten and New Student Registration
It is important to us that we know your child is planning to attend Laurel Ridge for the 2024-2025 year. If you have not yet registered your child, we ask that you begin that process as soon as possible as our staffing allocations depend on student numbers. To join us, first determine if your student lives in the Laurel Ridge Elementary School boundary by viewing the FCPS Boundary Locator. If your student does live in our boundary, please contact our Student Information Assistant, Susan Kane, at sikane@fcps.edu to assist you with the registration process and have your child’s name added to the list.
FCPS Kindergarten Registration
FCPS Registration Forms
FCPS Enrollment Forms Bundle
FCPS Immunization Requirements
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Parent Feedback for the 2024-2025 School Year
It’s hard to believe that we are already thinking about and planning for the 24-25 school year! We look forward to seeing your students continue in their elementary school journey. Please help our planning and class placement process by completing the Parent Input Form for the upcoming school year. We value your thoughts and feedback!
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Yearbook Orders due April 24
Please click here and use school code 29286 if you would like to order a Laurel Ridge yearbook.
Online Orders are due by April 24!
Yearbooks cost $20 and will be sent home with students the last week of school.
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SAVE THE DATE: LRES STEAM Night
Friday, April 26 from 6-8pm
We are planning a night of family fun. Every letter in STEAM will be represented, with awesome opportunities to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. Please see the LRES PTBoard site (https://laurelridge.ptboard.com/school/cm?mid=3975#fndtn-ann_5) for more information about the event and details on how to sign up for student projects as well as exhibitor tables. The deadline to sign up for a student project or exhibitor table is Monday April 22nd.
The event itself will have timed entries as in previous years. The event RSVPs will open after Spring Break!
For questions, please email lressteam@gmail.com.
 Give Your Feedback on the Budget
We are now in the middle of the annual budget process, which includes opportunities for you to give feedback:
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Tuesday, April 16, through Thursday, April 18: The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors conducts public hearings on the county budget. Sign up to speak.
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Tuesday, May 7: The County Board of Supervisors adopts its budget, tax rates, and transfer amount to FCPS.
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Tuesday, May 14: The School Board holds a public hearing on the FCPS budget.
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Thursday, May 23: The School Board adopts FCPS’ approved budget.
Learn more about the FCPS FY 2025 Advertised Budget and see the full Budget Development Calendar.
 Family Summit Designed to Enhance Safety, Security, and Inclusion
The FCPS Family Summit will take place on Saturday, April 20, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., at Marshall High School. The conference will cover topics that are helpful for all families such as raising resilient, independent children; forming meaningful connections with children; addressing big emotions; and the dangers of opioids and fentanyl. Participants may also join online sessions, which will provide supports for students with disabilities and their families.
Visit the Family Summit webpage to learn about the guest speakers and to register for the event. The theme — Safe, Supported, and Included — aligns with Goal 2 of FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan.
✅ School Health Services Satisfaction Survey
The Fairfax County Health Department and FCPS School Health Services invite parents/caregivers to participate in a survey on the level of satisfaction with support provided to your school community by School Health Services. The survey takes about five minutes to complete and is open until Friday, April 26. Your feedback can help to improve school health services.
👨👩👧👦 Immigrant Family Reunification Class
A class will be held online in Spanish for immigrant families looking to reunite during challenging transitions. Saturday classes will be available April 13, 20, or 27, from 9-11:30 a.m. Register online. For more information, please contact Carla Quiroga-Anello at cquirogaanel@fcps.edu or Sussy Tomer at setomer@fcps.edu.
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