 Happy Mother's Day! Each of you plays a pivotal role in the growth and development of our Lions, offering love, wisdom, and encouragement. Your impact is immeasurable, and our community is richer and stronger because of your dedication and care. We celebrate you today and every day.
On behalf of the entire Lemon Road staff, I want to express our gratitude for your incredible efforts during our staff appreciation week last week! The PTA did an amazing job coordinating and supporting food, drinks, gifts, raffles, and yoga throughout the week. The Taylor Swift theme really hit the spot. Everyday was filled with a genuine sense of love and support. Your thoughtfulness went a long way in boosting morale and reminding us how much you value our hard work. Thank you for making us feel so appreciated!
This is the last big week of SOL testing with a focus on math in grades 3 - 6. Be sure your child gets a full night sleep, healthy breakfast, wears comfortable layers, and arrives to school on time (by 8:15 AM) to ensure the most optimal testing environment. Our lions are doing great and can use your help for one more week. Thank you parents!
Last week we held our spring bike/walk/roll to school event and it was a huge success. As a reminder, our 3rd - 6th graders are also participating in their biking unit in PE. They are encouraged to bring a helmet and/or bike to school on their PE days if they are able. FCPS has provided bikes and helmets for all students to use for full participation in this awesome new unit.
Friday, Ms. Ulsh and I spent the day with our amazing Principal and Assistant Principal of the day. It might have been more fun for us than them!
Stop by the Eco Defense Squad table in the front of the school Wednesday during dismissal to pick up your fresh produce! See above for the expected options and below to inspire cooking with these fresh ingredients. You are shopping local and supporting our Eco Defense Squad.
Thank you all for all the donations, volunteers & support you put in to help make this year’s teacher and staff appreciation week a really special one - we appreciate you! Don’t forget to check out our Facebook and Instagram account to see all the fun in action!
- Our May PTA Meeting will be on the 15th and will feature LRES alumni and Principals from Longfellow and Kilmer Middle Schools discussing the transition to middle school. We encourage our 5th and 6th grade families to attend this meeting and bring your child so they get a chance to ask any questions! The meeting is at 6:30pm in the cafeteria with child care for school aged children provided.
- Join us for a restaurant night at Lazy Mikes on May 22nd from 5-8 pm! Mention Lemon Road when ordering.
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Lemon Road goes to DC United! Join us at Audi Field to cheer on DC Utd on May 25th - tickets are limited and are on sale now!
- Join us for an Evening of the Arts on May 23rd from 5:00 - 7:30. LRES will showcase our spring concerts as well as a self guided art show which will feature artwork by every student at LRES! Volunteer here to help get all 586 pieces mounted and hung in time!
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 Lemon Road Field Day is coming soon! Please mark your calendars for Friday, June 7 to come in the AM or PM to support the field day stations. Mr. Van Trees and Mr. Hickman run a fantastic event, but we need volunteers to make the day run smoothly. Please consider signing up here!
Student attendance at school is important all year long, up to the last day of school. Attendance has an effect on student performance and on school accreditation. See how to:
- Check your child’s attendance record.
- Help your student stay engaged at school.
- Report future absences.
- Understand the FCPS school calendar.
Learn more about attendance resources.
Jump Start Registration Now Open! - Jump Start registration is now open on MySchoolBucks. Choose between session 1 – August 5th – 6th or session 2 – August 7th – 8th. Hours are 8:30a.m. – 12:00p.m. Look forward to learning about Longfellow with school tours, ice breakers, scavenger hunts, team building and more. If you have any questions, contact Lavina Gangwani-Colaco at lkgangwanico@fcps.edu
McLean High School Lacrosse is offering a Youth Lacrosse Summer Clinic for Rising 3rd - Rising 8th grade boys from June 24th- 28th. This half-day, week long clinic will be at McLean High School’s Stadium field and will include stick skills, fun drills, and some scrimmages. Attendees will be instructed by McLean Lacrosse Coaches and Players. The clinic is $250 and proceeds support McLean Lacrosse. All skill levels are welcome. Register today to learn more about the game and improve skills in a fun and supportive environment. https://www.mcleanlacrosse.org/youth-clinics
Summer Strings is returning this summer! The camp will be hosted at South County Middle School from July 8-19, 8:30am-12:30pm, weekdays only.
Camp is open to all rising 5th-9th grade students with at least one year of experience on the violin, viola, cello, or bass. Students will participate in two large ensemble rehearsals, an instrument-specific technique class, and a sectional each day. You can find more information and registration for camp here. Early registration is from March 1-June 9, so reserve your student’s spot soon!
Summer Arts Camp 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.
Monday, May 13: SOL Make Up Day; B Week
Wednesday, May 15: 3rd & 5th Grade Math SOLs; The Healthy Table Farmer's Market (2:50 PM); PTA Meeting with Longfellow & Kilmer Principals (6:30 PM)
Thursday, May 16: 4th & 6th Grade Math SOLs
Friday, May 17: LRES POLO Day; Trout Team Release Trip; 1st Grade Field Trip
Saturday, May 18: Girls on the Run Race (8 AM)
Monday, May 20: Beginning of LRES Book Drive; A Week
Wednesday, May 22: Lazy Mike's Restaurant Night
Thursday, May 23: Evening of the Arts (5:00 - 8:00 PM)
Friday, May 24: Spring Concert (9 AM)
Saturday, May 25: Lemon Road - DC United Game (6 PM)
Monday, May 27: NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day; B Week
Tuesday, May 28: SOL Retakes - Science
Thursday, May 30: SOL Retakes - Reading
Friday, May 31: Freaky Friday - Skittles Day; SOL Math Retakes; PE Bike Unit Ends; Kindergarten Family Engagement Event (8:45 AM); EOY PTA Ice-cream Social (5 PM)
Wednesday, June 5: Student Leadership Picnic
Friday, June 7: Field Day
Wednesday, June 12: Grade 5 & 6 Awards & Promotion Ceremony (8:45 AM); K - 2 Celebration Assembly (10:15 AM); 3 - 4 Celebration Assembly (11:00 AM); 12:55 Dismissal
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