April 18, 2024 Newsletter

Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 04/18/2024 11:10 AM EDT
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April 18, 2024

From the Principal’s Pen

Dear Laurel Hill Families,

We were happy to host a breakfast for our military connected families yesterday morning to celebrate April as Month of the Military Child.  We are making strides to become a Purple Star school for next year.  If you are interested in helping us to achieve this prestigious designation please contact our parent liaison, Teresa Smith.  Thank you, Mrs. Smith, for making the morning special for students and their families.

We have exciting information to share!  Our wonderful PE teachers, Mrs. Braden and Mr. DeSatnick, entered LHES in a national contest to get the Harlem Globetrotters to visit our school and Laurel Hill is a top 10 finalist!  Please check out the submitted video here: Laurel Hill Elementary School - '23-24 Court of Creativity Top 10 Finalist (youtube.com).We will hear soon if we won!

Lastly, we are happy to have a spring book fair next week.  Students will be previewing books during the school day on Monday and Tuesday and can begin purchasing on Tuesday.  Bookfair family night is on Tuesday, April 23 from 5-8 pm.  Please consider volunteering to help this event for our school.  The link to sign up is below.  We will also be celebrating Earth Day and Autism Acceptance next week.  April is a busy month!

Sincerely,

Janice Dalton, Principal

Addison Smith, Assistant Principal

Thmeaka Traylor, Assistant Principal

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Save the Date:

Apr. 17: Purple Up! for military children appreciation (wear purple)

Apr. 20: Lorton Spring Fling at SCHS

Apr. 22: Earth Day

Apr. 22-April 25: Spring Book Fair

Apr. 23: Book Fair family night, 5-8 pm

Apr. 23-26: Autism Acceptance week

May 1: PTA Chipotle Dine Out, 4 pm-8pm (proceeds to support the EOY carnival)

May 3: Teacher workday, no school for students

LHES News:

Scholastic Spring Book Fair: 

Get ready to immerse yourself in the excitement as we gear up for the LHES Spring 2024 Book Fair, happening from April 22nd to April 25th!

  • Volunteer sign up: Please use this Sign-Up Genius link – anyone can volunteer, and we appreciate our wonderful volunteers!
  • Explore our online book fair offerings at Scholastic Book Fair.

Earth Day:

Laurel Hill will be celebrating Earth Day on Monday, April 22 and students are encouraged to wear blue and green. 

Autism Acceptance Week:

Tuesday, April 23: Team up for Autism and wear your favorite jersey

Wednesday, April 24:  Dress to show something you LOVE

Thursday, April 25:  Support sensory sensitivities by wearing your PJs or your most comfortable clothes

Friday, April 26:  Wear BLUE for Autism Acceptance!

We will be talking about Autism on the news show and in classes throughout the week!

🧸 Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…

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 by calling or emailing Sarah Orlick at 703-551-5300 or SCOrlick@fcps.eduSouth County High School Summer Camps

Summer Program information

Some LHES students will be participating in programs this summer.  There will be a Bridge to Kindergarten class, SOAR classes and young scholars classes.  Students will attend 4 hours a day from July 8-26.  More information is coming and please reach out to your child's teacher if you have specific questions.

SCHS Substance Abuse and Prevention newsletter

This submission includes information about how to help children cope with mental health issues such as anxiety and ADHD.

 

Please join our community for the Lorton Spring Fling on Saturday!

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FCPS News:

Register Today for the FCPS Family Summit

Registration is open for the FCPS Family Summit, which 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 social-emotional resources, along with a specially curated online component to provide supports for students with disabilities and their families.

Some of the topics include raising resilient, independent children; forming meaningful connections with children; addressing big emotions; and the dangers of opioids and fentanyl. The theme — Safe, Supported, and Included — aligns with Goal 2 of FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan. 

 

PTA Membership

Visit the PTA website.

 

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