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Happy Friday, Lake Anne Family!
Although temperatures are starting to cool, we hope all of our Pod Squads (families) have an opportunity to unplug, get some fresh air, and enjoy the long weekend. Remember, there is no school for students on Monday!
A big thank you to all who joined us for Walk and Roll on Wednesday; your enthusiasm helped to start the day with joy and laughter!
As we continue to cultivate a welcoming and inclusive environment of resilient learners, we've noticed an increase in student absences and late arrivals to school. We want to provide a friendly reminder that instruction begins at 8:50 am. When a student arrives late their attendance is marked as tardy and they not only miss out on important learning opportunities, but also impact others when entering the room after instruction has already begun. While we know and understand that there will be times when a student must be absent, regular attendance is essential for ALL our students to learn, grow, and thrive together! Currently, our absenteeism rate is at 13% a great drop of 4% from this time last year, and our goal continues to be reaching and maintaining 10% or below. Together, we can achieve this!
Thank you for your ongoing support and partnership in making our school a wonderful place for our children.
Mrs. Jill D. Stewart, Principal
Ms. Melanie N. Porter, Assistant Principal
Tonight, October 11th Yom Kippur will be observed. This is the holiest day in Judaism.
See the complete school year calendar.
October 14- Development Day, NO SCHOOL for STUDENTS
October 18- Dolphin Dash, 8:50 - 11:30 am
October 19- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED- Courtyard Beautification 9:00 - 11:00 am & 11:00 am - 1:00 pm (Rain date- October 26th)
October 30- Langston Hughes: Fall Festival, 5:00 - 6:30 pm
October 31- End of Quarter 1, 2-hour Early Release- Dismissal at 1:35 pm
2024-25 Lake Anne Elementary School Events Calendar
2024-25 FCPS Standard School Calendar
As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close we still have one more celebratory event left. All Lake Anne Elementary students of Hispanic Heritage and/or within the Spanish Immersion program are invited to participate in the parade. All those participating that are not in the Immersion program will notify their Homeroom teacher if they wish to participate in the parade and will be assigned to a teacher from the Immersion program for the parade.
Parents are welcome to attend the parade.
**Please make sure you sign in at the main office by 2:30pm.**
When: Tuesday, October 15th
Time: 2:45 pm
 
 
We are thrilled to highlight one of our wonderful community partners, St. Anne's Episcopal Church, who generously provides nutritious food to our families and community members the third Thursday of the month. We appreciate being a part of a community where support and kindness flourish. For this month, the pantry will be open on September 19th from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm.
Thank you, St. Anne's Episcopal Church. We appreciate your dedication and commitment to ensuring that all Dolphins have access to healthy meals.
 
Multiple studies show that school lunches are important in supporting overall student health by improving students’ diets and combating food insecurity. Students who eat school lunches consume more fruit, vegetables, and fiber than their peers.
This School Lunch Week, FCPS Food and Nutrition Services reminds families that they are dedicated to providing flavorful, healthy, sustainable, and student-focused meals. Also, new menu items have been launched this year based on student feedback.
Want to know what’s for breakfast or lunch? Nutrition Services now has printable menus.
 We are excited to invite you to a special gardening event dedicated to
restoring our beloved learning spaces. This community-driven effort will help
rejuvenate our courtyard and garden spaces, making them more accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Please confirm your attendance to Sra.
Bachelet (cabachelet@fcps.edu).
Date: Saturday, October 19th
Rain date: Saturday, October 26th.
Time: 9:00 am to 11:00 / 11:00 to 1:00 pm
Location: Lake Anne’s courtyard 2 and the Edible garden.
Here are some of the activities we have planned:
- Cut back overgrowth to expose pathways
- Pull weeds from pathways
- Pull any invasive plants near pathways
- Place and pin weed barrier cloth
- Spread mulch on new pathways
- Place garden stepping stones
- Place cardboard on any remaining pathways
For our Edible Garden, we will:
- Place cardboard on any remaining pathways & beds
- Pull weeds from the soil pile and spread soil over the garden perimeter
grass (we will not use this soil pile in the garden beds
We welcome all volunteers, regardless of their gardening experience. It’s a
wonderful opportunity to meet your neighbors, enjoy the outdoors, and
contribute to the beautification of our school.
Please bring your gardening gloves, tools, and desire to help. Let's work together to create a vibrant and thriving garden space for all to enjoy. We look forward to seeing you there! Please confirm your attendance to Sra.
Bachelet (cabachelet@fcps.edu).
Safeway Pharmacy will be providing immunizations for all FCPS students at no cost!
Safeway Pharmacy will be providing immunizations at Frost Middle School for all FCPS students at no cost on:
- Saturday, October 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Monday, October 28, 3-7 p.m. (Additional date added)
Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students under the age of 19 to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic.
Elementary School Clinics
The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.
Middle and High School Clinics
FCPS is partnering with the health department to host immunization clinics at middle and high schools. Clinics will take place during the school day. Students may only participate in the clinic at the school where they are enrolled. Parental/caregiver consent is required for students to receive immunizations.
Please check the Immunization Resources page for clinic locations, dates, and how to submit a consent form.
Come join the Hughes Student Council for this year's Fall Festival. it is being held on October 30th, 2024 from 5:00-6:00 pm. Not only will there be games, a costume contest, prizes, free popcorn and hotdogs. Come Trunk or Treat with various after-school clubs that our future Panthers might consider participating in.
This week, which Lake Anne Elementary staff member(s) did you see making a SPLASH doing ordinary things in an extraordinary way?! Please help us in recognizing their outstanding contributions by submitting an FCPS CARES for them.
For questions, please email employeeawards@fcps.edu.
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