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Good afternoon Lynbrook Families!
We have had a very busy week here at Lynbrook!
Kindergarten enjoyed a field trip to the National Post Office Museum in DC. They were so excited to learn how mail gets to places all over the world! They also had perfect weather and were able to see many classic DC sites on the drive to and from the city!
1st grade students also took a field trip across the river to Glen Echo Park. They enjoyed seeing the Alice in Wonderland puppet show to compliment their dramatic storytelling unit in Language Arts.
Lastly our 6th grade students visited Key Middle School. Principal Campbell is very much looking forward to our Lynbrook Leprechauns joining the Key Patriot family next school year. He was so impressed with our kids' maturity and great questions as they prepare for the transition .
Please continue to send students to school daily. We are working so hard to decrease our school chronic absenteeism rate. We continue to need your support in doing so 🙂!
With love and gratitude,
Kathleen
April 20 - FCPS Family Summit 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM at Marshall High School
April 22 - Earth Day
April 22 - 23 - Passover Observance
April 24 - Theravada Buddhist New Year
April 25 - Literacy Night 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
FCPS students in grades 3-12 took the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener during March, providing updated information on skills such as achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. The SEL Screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported.
In late April, individual student SEL Screener results will be available for families in the Documents section of SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent via postal mail.
Get more information about the screener on the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. For support in understanding your individual student’s results or ideas on how to support them at home, please review the Family Guide or contact your student’s [teacher or counselor].
Estudiantes de FCPS en grados 3-12 tomaron la Encuesta de Aprendizaje Social y Emocional (SEL) durante marzo, proveyendo información actualizada en habilidades como alcanzar metas, entender y manejar emociones, establecer y mantener relaciones con adultos y compañeros, y tomar decisiones responsables. El SEL Screener también ayuda a los estudiantes a evaluar los esfuerzos de su comunidad escolar para que se sientan valorados, incluidos y apoyados. A finales de abril, los resultados individuales del SEL Screener estarán disponibles para las familias en la sección Documentos de SIS ParentVUE. Para las familias que no tengan una cuenta activa en ParentVUE, los resultados se enviarán por correo postal. Para más información sobre el cuestionario, por favor visite la página web del cuestionario de Aprendizaje Social-Emocional (SEL). Para obtener ayuda para entender los resultados individuales de su estudiante o ideas sobre cómo apoyarlos en casa, por favor revise la Guía Familiar o póngase en contacto con el maestro o consejero de su estudiante.
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Don’t miss out on this summer’s most exciting arts enrichment program! At Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA), students take art, music, theater, and dance classes daily. E-IFTA is for current second through fifth grade students. Learn more on the E-IFTA webpage. Email EIFTA@fcps.edu with any questions.
Campamento Artístico de Verano¡No te pierdas el programa de enriquecimiento artístico más divertido de este verano! En el Instituto Elemental para las Artes (E-IFTA), los estudiantes toman clases de arte, música, teatro y baile todos los días. E-IFTA es para estudiantes de segundo a quinto grado. Más información en la página web de E-IFTA. Envíe un correo electrónico a EIFTA@fcps.edu con cualquier pregunta.
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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.
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Resources: Get2Green is hosting FCPS Earth Week April 22-26, 2024. The themes for Earth Week are:
- Monday, April 22 - wear green for Earth Day
- Tuesday, April 23 - wear blue for Watershed Day
- Wednesday, April 24 - wear white for Zero Waste Day
- Thursday, April 25 - wear red for Climate Change Day
- Friday, April 26 - wear a nature print for Wildlife Day
Check the Get2Green Earth Week webpage for everything you need to get started.
Continue the learning and have fun with our Fairfax County Partners.
Fairfax County Park Authority's Earth Day Festival will be held Saturday, April 20, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Sully Historic Site. The festival will include earth and nature-focused programs, scavenger hunts, and more.
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Many Jewish communities in the United States celebrate Passover, a recognition of the deliverance of Jewish people from slavery in Egypt. Passover is also known as Pesah, Pesach, or the Feast of Unleavened Bread. Many Jewish families in the United States eat a ceremonial meal known as the Seder, which involves telling the story of the exodus from Egypt as well as eating various symbolic foods, such as meat of the paschal lamb and bitter herbs, recalling the harsh life of slavery. Learn more about Passover in NatGeo Kids.
Monday, April 22, and Tuesday, April 23, are designated half-O days in recognition of the first two days of Passover. Half-O days are full school days, but important events will not be held after school on those days. See the complete school year calendar.
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In countries where Theravada Buddhism is the most dominant religion, New Year is celebrated for three days from the first full moon in April. Theravada means “the teachings of the elders.” Celebrations begin with people attending the local temple in the morning for chanting and meditation. In the afternoon they have a water festival in which they meet the Buddha image and pay respect to the elderly by watering their hands together. Building sandcastles is also one of the most popular activities during this day of celebration. Wednesday, April 24, is designated as an O day for Theravada New Year. The school calendar recognizes many religious and cultural observances (O days) during the school year. There is school on these days, however tests, quizzes, field trips, graduation, homecoming, or FCPS-scheduled athletic events will not be held on these observance days. See the complete school year calendar.Año Nuevo Theravada (Día O)En los países donde el Budismo Theravada es la religión más dominante, el Año Nuevo se celebra durante tres días a partir de la primera luna llena de abril. Theravada significa "las enseñanzas de los ancianos". Las celebraciones comienzan con la asistencia al templo local por la mañana para cantar y meditar. Por la tarde tienen un festival del agua en el que se encuentran con la imagen de Buda y rinden respeto a los ancianos regándose las manos. Construir castillos de arena es también una de las actividades más populares durante este día de celebración.
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Thursday, April 25, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM, wear your pajamas and come to a night of learning and literacy. Drinks and cookies will be provided.
Remember to check the FCPS Calendar for school holidays and other important information.
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