October 10, 2024 Newsletter

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October 10, 2024

From the Principal’s Pen

Dear Laurel Hill Families,

First quarter interim reports were sent home yesterday for students in grades 1-6.  We hope that all parents are able to sign up for a parent/teacher conference this quarter.  This is a valuable time to hear about how your child is doing in school thus far. 

Next week we will be celebrating Digital Citizenship week with spirit days!  Tuesday is PJ day, Wednesday is mismatch day, Thursday is hat day and Friday is school spirit wear.  We will be highlighting how students can be good digital citizens daily on the news show and in classrooms.

As a reminder, students do not have school on Monday, Oct 14th. Indigenous Peoples' Day is a time to honor the cultures, histories, and contributions of Native peoples. It encourages reflection, learning, and respect for the diverse indigenous communities that have shaped our nation.  Our wonderful PTA has arranged for a Duck Donuts food truck to be on campus from 8-11 am, so please swing by and get some donuts!   

Sincerely,

Janice Dalton, Principal

Addison Smith, Assistant Principal

Thmeaka Traylor, Assistant Principal

Calendar reminder graphic

Save the Date:

October 14: NO SCHOOL- Indigenous Peoples Day

October 15: virtual parent coffee 10 am

October 18: Federal Impact Aid Survey Due

October 18: Screen on the Green-PTA Movie Night

October 21: 3 Hour Early Release-School ends at 1:05pm

October 31: 2 Hour Early Release-School ends at 2:05pm

November 1: NO SCHOOL- Diwali

November 4-5: NO SCHOOL-Teacher Workdays

Parents Need To Know

Federal Impact Aid Survey - October 18th 

More information to come!  Please be sure to sign in your SIS ParentVUE account to complete this important survey.  

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is eligible for federal Impact Aid grants due to the federal presence in our area. The grants from these programs will become part of FCPS' general operating budget. They are critical to ensuring that students receive an excellent education. FCPS anticipates receiving approximately $3,000,000 in Impact Aid funds.

FCPS uses the survey for Federal Impact Aid to identify federally connected students. On October 18th, the survey will be made available to FCPS families. The survey is available online through ParentVue. Families without ParentVUE can request a paper copy of the survey from their child's school. FCPS staff will process the information with the utmost confidentiality.

 

Digital Citizenship Week (10/14-10/18)

This year's Digital Citizenship Week focuses on supporting student's mental and physical health in relation to technology use.  Access Family Resources and the Weekly Calendar for our upcoming Spirit Week to recognize the importance of being safe, responsible, kind, and respectful when using technology online. Thank you for your help and support!

 

🩹 Immunization Requirements 

Please check with your healthcare provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up to date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school. 

You may check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to Laurel Hill front office. 

 

📋 Permission Forms

Families can easily grant permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. Parents can opt their child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. They can also change how student information is managed.Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. See how to use the tool. 

 

Yearbook order form- Deadline 4/4/25, $21.00

Yearbook
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LHES PTA

Screen on the Green is RESCHEDULED to Friday, October 18th. Have dinner and a movie under the stars. Movie will be Despicable Me 4. Entry is free. Concessions will be for sale. Bring cash to buy snacks and participate in the 50/50 raffle.

  • Fall Science event: Focus on the Weather. Exact date TBD. PTA is collaborating with the school administration and science department to host a local television weather broadcaster who will talk with the students about weather and meteorology.
  • Election Day Bake Sale. PTA will host a fundraising bake sale on Election Day, Tuesday Nov 5th.
  • Fall Book Fair. December. PTA is collaborating with the school administration to host the annual Scholastic Book Fair.
  • Dine Out nights. Monthly. Several dine out nights are planned with local Lorton restaurants. Be sure to mention LHES so the appropriate discounts can be applied, and a portion of the proceeds benefit our organization.

o   Every Thursday until June 2025 - Papa Johns Gunston location only

o   Oct 14 - Duck Donut Truck-8-11am (No School/Student Holiday)

o   Nov 19 - Chipotle Spirit Night- 4-9pm

 

We welcome support from the entire LHES family. Your membership dollars will help support programs such as International Night, field trips for ALL students, teacher appreciation activities, STEAM Night, Literacy Night, Kindness Week, among others. We also are working with the school to pursue Purple Star School status and support military families and children throughout the year.

If you have not yet joined the PTA, please visit https://lhes.givebacks.com/

Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lhespta

Our next meeting is Tues, Nov 12th at 7pm in the school library. 

 

Duck Donuts