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Para leer este boletin en otros idiomas, visite nuestro sitio web.
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The Lion’s Roar
Special End-of-Year Edition
June 13, 2024
The final days of the school year were filled with fun, friendship, and end-of-year traditions for all Lane Lions. Here's a look at some of the scenes from the past week.
PTA "Glow Party" Lights Up the Night on the Final Friday
Last Friday, the Lane PTA kicked off summer with its second annual "Glow Party" filled with mood lighting, music, and lots of cool dance moves.
Lane Lion Grads Walk the Hall Once More
On Tuesday, members of the Class of 2024 from several different high schools returned to their elementary school where it all began and paraded proudly through the halls of Lane. Many stopped by to visit favorite teachers, including Strings teacher, Mrs. Hicks.
Congratulations to Our 6th Grade Lions!
Our 6th graders celebrated their "graduation" from elementary school at a special Promotion Ceremony on Wednesday. We wish all of our 6th grade Lane Lions great success in middle school! Here are just a few pictures from that special event.
Have a Great Summer, Lane Lions!
Yesterday at dismissal, students in all grades received celebratory waves, hugs, and applause as staff members sent them off to enjoy the summer.
Upcoming Events
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Monday, 8/5 – Popsicles on the Playground – new kindergarten families, Main Playground, 7 p.m.
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Tuesday, 8/6 – Popsicles on the Playground – 1st & 2nd grade families, Main Playground, 7 p.m.
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Wednesday, 8/7 – Popsicles on the Playground – 3rd & 4th grade families, Main Playground, 7 p.m.
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Thursday, 8/8 – Popsicles on the Playground –5th & 6th grade families, Main Playground, 7 p.m.
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Tuesday, 8/13 – Virtual Back-to-School Town Hall with Mrs. Prahl, 6:30 p.m. on Zoom
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Wednesday, 8/14 – In-person Back-to-School Town Hall with Mrs. Prahl, with Spanish interpretation, 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria
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Thursday, 8/15 – Open House (exact time TBD)
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Monday, 8/19 – First day of 2024-2025 school year, 9:20 a.m.
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Monday, 8/19 – PTA First Day Coffee, 9:20 a.m.
In This Issue
- Have a Great Summer!
- Save the Date for Back-to-School Summer and Fall Events!
- Sign Up for Music Electives for Next Year Now!
- Holidays/School Closures Next Week
- LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
News & Notes
Have a Great Summer!
We would like to wish all of our Lane Lion families a terrific summer vacation. It’s been a great school year, and our partnership with you was essential in making it successful.
To those students and families who are moving on, including our oldest lions who are moving up to middle school, we wish you all the best in your new adventures. Never forget: Once a Lane Lion, always a Lane Lion!
To those families who are returning to Lane next year, we look forward to seeing you when school resumes in August.
Save the Dates for Summer and Back-to-School Events!
We have started planning some community events for the summer and the school year ahead! Please be sure to put these events on your calendars if you’d like to attend.
Popsicle Playdates: Monday, August 5th through Thursday, August 8th, 7 – 8 p.m. on the Main Playground
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Monday, August 5th – New kindergarten families
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Tuesday, August 6th – Grades 1 & 2
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Wednesday, August 7th – Grades 3 & 4
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Thursday, August 8th – Grades 5 & 6
Back-to-School Town Halls with Mrs. Prahl, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
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Tuesday, August 13th – in English on Zoom
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Wednesday, August 14th – in person with Spanish interpretation
Open House – Thursday, August 15th (Exact times to be determined)
Students and their families are invited to come to school to see their classrooms, meet their teachers, and reconnect with Lane friends.
We are currently finalizing the exact times for families to attend this event. Stay tuned for updates!
Please note that special-education students who would prefer a less-crowded, less-intense Open House experience will be offered a separate window of time.
PTA First Day Coffee – Monday, August 19th, 9:20 – 10:30 a.m.
More details about these and other events will be sent out in the weeks ahead.
Sign Up for Music Electives for Next Year Now
Attention Rising 4th, 5th, and 6th Grade Families!
NOW is the time to sign up to learn how to play an instrument in Strings (grades 4, 5, 6) or Band (grades 5, 6 only) for next year! Lessons happen during the school day (during Specials) with a concert at the end of the year! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of these AMAZING instrumental programs at Lane!
Students in 5th and 6th grade also have the opportunity to join Chorus for next year! Chorus lessons happen during the school day with two concert performances that happen during the school year. Students may choose an instrument AND Chorus. Sign up for Chorus now!
If you have questions, please reach out to the music teachers:
Amber Hicks, Strings, anhicks@fcps.edu
Ryan Woessner, Band, rtwoessner1@fcps.edu
Grayson Crouch, Chorus, gcrouch@fcps.edu
Stefan Griffin, Chorus, stgriffin@fcps.edu.
Holidays/School Closures Next Week
Fairfax County Public Schools and offices will be closed on both Monday and Wednesday next week in observance of two holidays, Eid al-Adha and Juneteenth.
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Eid al-Adha, the “Feast of Sacrifice” observed on Monday, June 17th
Eid al-Adha, or the “Feast of Sacrifice,” is the second of two main holidays celebrated in Islam.
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Eid al-Adha signifies the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim, known as Abraham in Christianity and Judaism, to sacrifice his son, Ismail, as ordered by Allah. It focuses on sacrifice, the pilgrimage to Mecca, and giving to those less fortunate. Learn more in this video from PBS Kids. “Eid Mubarak” to all who observe!
Juneteenth – Wednesday, June 19th
Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 that word of the Emancipation Proclamation and the end of the Civil War finally reached enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, effectively marking the end of slavery in the United States. Learn more about Juneteenth.
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LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
In the month of June, we recognize the resilience and determination of the many individuals who are fighting to live freely and authentically. We stand with those facing an ongoing struggle against discrimination and injustice. This Pride Month, we affirm our obligation to uphold the dignity of all people. Each individual in our school community should feel valued for who they are and free to be their authentic self.
Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
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