#OneTeamOneDream❤️
The admin team got selfie-ready with our awesome 6th graders after a lesson on student rights and responsibilities! We had a blast sharing important info and capturing so many thumbs up from the 6th-grade leaders in our school. 📸
Morning sunshine and sibling smiles. ☀️😊
Our 5th-grade safety patrols are always ready to keep our school safe and welcoming. Thanks for your hard work, team! 😊
A Message from the Admin Team
Dear Little Run Family,
Can you believe it's already week two? Time flies when you're having fun (and learning, of course)! Our classrooms are buzzing with energy as students dive into new subjects, tackle challenging projects, and engaging in community building activities.
We're so impressed with how our students are adapting back to the school routine. Our kindergarteners are adjusting well to their new environments, and our 6th graders are demonstrating strong leadership skills throughout the school.
As a friendly reminder, there's no school on Monday, September 2, 2024, for Labor Day. We hope everyone has the chance to relax and spend the long weekend with family and friends.
We're excited to see what the rest of the school year brings, and we can't wait to share continued updates and highlights with you.
Keep learning, keep growing, and keep smiling! We are grateful for your partnership.
Warmly,
Christie Yarn, Principal
Lesley Hassen, Assistant Principal
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Labor Day
Friday, August 30, and Monday, September 2, are Labor Day holidays for all FCPS employees and students. Virginia legislation requires that schools opening prior to Labor Day must be closed the Friday immediately preceding Labor Day. We hope everyone takes the long weekend to celebrate a strong start to the school year and enjoy time with family and friends. See the complete school year calendar.
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Welcome to Little Run!
Three Hour Early Release Mondays
The Little Run Way in the Bathroom
Are you looking for a topic to engage in at the dinner table this Labor Day weekend? Or on the drive to your next destination? Ask your child about The Little Run Way in the BATHROOM!
Consider asking your child(ren) one or more of the following questions:
- What does it look and sound like to be respectful in the bathroom?
- How did you show responsibility in the bathroom this week?
- What does it mean to be ready outside of the bathroom?
Little Run Preschool Community Peers
Little Run Elementary is pleased to announce that we will have community peers in our preschool program again this year. The early childhood special education staff members have been investigating the possible opportunities for our students to participate in integration activities with typically developing peers. This will involve teaching preschoolers with delays and without delays in the same classroom. It can provide young children with a more stimulating environment, teach skills for coping with different situations, and provide the opportunity to learn appropriate social skills.
Our program will invite a limited number of community preschoolers (1-2 per class), who are age 3 ½ -5 years, to participate in our daily preschool activities. The children from the community will have the opportunity to make new friends and share experiences with current early childhood special education students. Our students will, in turn, benefit from being with community peers who can model appropriate language, motor, and social skills.
All children learn through their play. Intellectual growth occurs in a social context, influenced strongly by the quality of social interactions. The goal of this program is to encourage active learning and promote social interaction and acceptance through shared experiences between the community children and our preschoolers with special needs.
Please reach out to us directly by completing this form if you are interested in your preschool-age child participating in this program. Interested families will be able to attend an information session and playdate, and we hope to make selections some time in October. You can also reach out for further explanation of our program. We welcome your thoughts or suggestions, as we are all partners in this effort.
Please stay tuned for an open house date and time.
SEL Screener
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) believes in supporting social and emotional learning (SEL) for all students. In FCPS, students use a tool called the SEL Screener to think about their own SEL skills and experiences at school.
Little Run Elementary School students in grades 3 - 6 will be participating in the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener in the Fall and Spring.
After each screening, results are available in the Documents tab of SIS ParentVUE and mailed to families without a ParentVUE account.
For more information about the SEL Screener including information on opting out please see the attached Parent Notification. You can also learn more on the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage.
2024 Student Rights and Responsibilities
Everything You Can Do Through SIS ParentVUE
FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities document (SR&R) explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. Read Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid’s letter to families regarding the SR&R.
Parents/caregivers should talk to their child(ren) about expectations for this school year. Also, please log in to SIS ParentVUE and sign to acknowledge your review of the SR&R, or sign and return the signature sheet to your child’s school by Monday, September 30.
You can submit questions online regarding the SR&R.
Parent/Admin Action Team
Please consider joining our Little Run Parent/Admin Action Team by clicking this link. We are looking for families who would like to collaborate alongside the admin team to discuss pertinent topics impacting the Little Run community. The success of our students remains at the forefront of all that we do at Little Run, and we know that with a strong home to school partnership, that we will be able to work together to brainstorm ideas, solutions, and ensure a successful school year for our community.
Parent Digital Consent
Some FCPS-approved digital resources require parent consent before they can be used by students. Find the list of resources which require consent on the Parent Consent webpage. This page also includes directions for providing permission.
Each digital resource used in FCPS has had an instructional and technical review. Information about the educational technology tools approved for use within FCPS can be found in the online Digital Ecosystem Library.
Parents can find more information about FCPS-approved digital resources on the Digital Resources in FCPS webpage.
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✨ 2023-30 Strategic Plan: Foundation of Four Pillars
While the five goals of FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan focus on student success, the four pillars describe what FCPS must do well to reach our goals for all students:
- The first focus of the pillars is on teaching and learning. We want to make sure each and every student has access to excellent and inclusive learning environments, and that instruction meets students’ individual needs.
- The second pillar focuses on our connection with families and our communities. We cannot do this work alone. Strong partnerships are key to our students’ success.
- The third pillar is centered on our hiring and maintaining a world class, diverse workforce. We want to make sure our incredible employees have what they need to help our students thrive.
- The fourth and final pillar centers on how we bring this all together. We remain focused on creating a culture of equity, excellence, and accountability where data guides our decisions.
Visit our Strategic Plan webpage for more information.
Safety Drills During the School Year
Keeping students and staff safe is a priority for FCPS. Each school has an emergency preparedness plan to respond to incidents such as fires and tornadoes. Schools are required by state law to practice emergency drills, including lockdown drills, each year. Schools are also required to notify parents and guardians at least 24 hours before a school conducts a lockdown drill. However, schools are not required to give the specific date and time of the drill in advance.
The first lockdown drill of the school year must take place within the first 20 days of school. Preschool and kindergarten students are exempt from practicing the first lockdown drill.
Your child may come home and talk about their experience during the drill. We encourage you to talk with your child about the importance of being prepared for emergencies. Please review these frequently asked questions to support your students before and after school lockdown drills.
⚠️ Know Our Security Terms
FCPS uses specific terminology to describe the actions school staff and students should take to ensure safety in a variety of situations. It is important for staff, families, and students to understand what the different terms mean and how they impact school operations.
Watch this video to learn about safety terms including lockdown; secure the building; and stay put, stay tuned.
If students, staff, or community members have a safety concern at school (that is not an immediate emergency), they should submit a tip to the FCPS Safety Tipline. In an emergency, please call 9-1-1.
🎤 Community Conversations with Superintendent Dr. Reid
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid invites you to share your questions or concerns regarding Fairfax County Public Schools. Your voice matters! Community Conversations will be held this Fall 6:30-7:30 p.m. on:
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Monday, September 9, at Holmes Middle School
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Monday, September 23, at Newington Forest Elementary
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Monday, September 30, at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary
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Monday, October 14, at Fairhill Elementary
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Monday, October 21, at Virginia Run Elementary
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Wednesday, October 30, at Herndon Middle
Click the date above to register. Registration is not required but helps with planning. Additional registration links will be shared in next week’s This Week at FCPS. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Find out about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.
Cell Phones Off, Learning On
Thank you for helping to support the FCPS cell phone policy by waiting to call or text your child about non-urgent matters until the school day is over. In case of an emergency, it is always best to contact the school’s front office to reach your child during class time.
Visit the FCPS Cell Phone Policy webpage to read more about usage policies by grade level and to share your feedback on the current cell phone policy.
🙋 Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
The beginning of the school year is the best time to develop strong attendance habits! Students who attend school regularly are more likely to perform well in reading and math, develop strong social and emotional skills, and graduate from high school on time. Help prepare your child for future success. Visit FCPS’ Attendance webpage for tips and strategies.
You can also read more about Attendance: Can My Child Go to School?
Solve the Puzzle Before It’s Gone!
Fairfax County's Puzzle Hunt will end on Sunday, September 15. Families have been solving puzzles and finding clues all summer in this unique community event that takes solvers on a journey to the wonderful parks in Fairfax County. There is still time to join before it ends!
Puzzles are filled with creative thinking, logic, and wordplay. They are designed to be completed with friends and family and are challenging and accessible for all skill levels. Solve the puzzles, then find clues at the parks for a final meta-puzzle. Visit our wonderful local parks with friends and family.
Little Run Elementary PTA
We encourage everyone to join our wonderful PTA this year! Please click HERE to check out our PTA's NEW website and to learn more about how your family can get involved.
Our first PTA meeting will be Wednesday, September 11 at 7 p.m. in the Little Run library. We hope to see all of our families there!
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Looking Ahead at LRES
- August 30 and September 2 - Labor Day Holiday- NO SCHOOL
- September 11 - PTA Meeting at 7 p.m. in the library
- October 1 - Back to School Night 6-7:30 p.m.
- October 18 - Woodson High School Homecoming Parade and Football Game
- October 25 - Fall Picture Day
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Be Informed, Stay Involved!
Visit the Little Run ES Website
Technology Support for Families
Monitor your student's academics with a SIS Parent Account
Sign up for Little Run News
Follow Little Run on Twitter
Join and visit the Little Run PTA
AmazonSmile supports Little Run through the PTA
Recognize a FCPS Employee at FCPS Cares
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