April 25, 2024 Newsletter Addendum

Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 04/25/2024 01:42 PM EDT
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April 25, 2024

From the Principal’s Pen

Dear Laurel Hill Families,

  We have had a great week celebrating Autism Acceptance month!  Students are gaining a greater understanding of characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder and appreciation for all they bring to our school community.  A picture of the kindness wall can be seen below.

  All students in grade 3-6 are taking our Standards of Learning assessments beginning in May.  The calendar of dates is below.  We ask that parents please avoid absences and tardies on these days.  You can help set your student up for success by going to bed early the night before the test and eating a protein filled breakfast.  Please remember to have students charge their laptops!

  We will be hosting a virtual parent coffee on May 1 at 10 am at this link.  We will have our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher present to share how we are increasing rigor for ALL students.  This is also a great time to ask any questions you might have of the administration, parent liaison or PTA.

  Please join us for Chipotle Dine Out night on May 1 from 4-8 pm.  You can order online and use code M2B97QP or tell them you are with Laurel Hill in the restaurant.  Our school will receive 25% of sales!   As a reminder, Friday, May 3 is a teacher workday and there will be no school for students.  Happy Friday eve!

Sincerely,

Janice Dalton, Principal

Addison Smith, Assistant Principal

Thmeaka Traylor, Assistant Principal

Save the Date:

May 1: Parent Coffee, 10 am at this link

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

May 3: Teacher workday, no school for students

May 7: PTA meeting, 7 pm library

May 8: 4th quarter interims sent home to parents

autism wall

Kindness wall for Autism Acceptance week

SOL calendar

LHES SOL Calendar

LHES News:

National Arab American Heritage Month

FCPS is proud to celebrate National Arab American Heritage Month in April. This special month provides an opportunity to recognize the history and valuable contributions of Arab Americans. Arab Americans have ancestry in one of the world’s 22 Arab nations, which are located from northern Africa through western Asia. The people of these nations are ethnically, politically, and religiously diverse but share a common cultural and linguistic heritage. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.

SEL Screener Results

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]. 

🧸 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.

FCPS News:

Summer Arts CampDon’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. 

 

PTA Membership

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