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Dear Lake Anne Families,
We had a fantastic time at the Hispanic Heritage Parade this past Tuesday! Thank you to our dedicated teachers, enthusiastic students, and all the families who joined us in celebrating our vibrant community.
The Dolphin Dash was a great success as well, with students enjoying fun in the sun in their spirit wear. A heartfelt thank you to the PTA for organizing the event and to all who attended and donated—your support is an investment in our students’ futures.
Next week is National Bus Safety Week. National School Bus Safety Week is an active and evolving public education program and an excellent way for parents, students, teachers, motorists, school bus operators, school administrators, and other interested parties - to join forces and address the importance of school bus safety. You can find more resources for parents on their program's website. Please take a moment to talk with your child about bus safety; together, we can keep our community safe.
We hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Mrs. Jill D. Stewart, Principal
Ms. Melanie N. Porter, Assistant Principal
October 19- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED- Courtyard Beautification 9:00 - 11:00 am & 11:00 am - 1:00 pm (Rain date- October 26th)
October 21-25 - National School Bus Safety Week
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
November
Native American Heritage Month, National Career Development Month, National Family Engagement Month
November 1 - *Diwali / Día de los Muertos and All Saints Day, All Schools and Offices Closed
November 3- Daylight Savings Time Ends (Fall Back)
November 4- School Planning, No School for Students
November 5- Teacher Workday, No School for Students
November 8- Lake Anne observance of Veterans day (information about school events coming soon!)
November 11- Veterans Day
Additional November Dolphin Dates to remember will come in November.
2024-25 Lake Anne Elementary School Events Calendar
2024-25 FCPS Standard School Calendar
As we continue our efforts to keep families informed, we wanted to share that Lake Anne Elementary's chronic absenteeism rate is currently 15.4%. Regular attendance is crucial for your child's success and our community's wellbeing. We appreciate your continued support in helping us help your child reach their greatest potential.
Starting next week, we will send "attendance report cards" to families of students who have missed five or more days of school this year. That is 15.4% of our student population. FCPS and the Virginia Department of Education may require attendance plans or conferences for these students as another way for us to partner with families to problem-solve barriers to their child's learning.
Look for November events celebrating students who improve or maintain their success. At Lake Anne, we believe every child and every day matters!
Disclaimer: These materials are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County School Board, Superintendent or Lake Anne Elementary.
Focus Group to Reflect and Gather Insights on Fairfax County's Fairfax County’s Department of Neighborhood and Community Services’ Early Childhood Programs and Services
School Readiness Consulting is partnering with Fairfax County’s Department of Neighborhood and Community Services’ Early Childhood Programs and Services division to reflect on the county’s current landscape, strategies, and goals for serving young children and their families. As part of this process, they are hosting focus groups from October 21 - November 1 to gather valuable insights on the early childhood system from family members.
Join them for a focus group to share your perspective. To compensate you for taking time to share your experience, they will be providing a digital $40 gift card following the focus group.
If you are interested in participating, use this form to register and someone from School Readiness Consulting will reach out to you directly. Questions? Email lopez@schoolreadinessconsulting.com
“SUGAR SKULL! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure”, An Alden Theatre Production, October 30th at 7 pm
"SUGAR SKULL! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure” is a bilingual/bicultural musical that uses traditional music and dance from Mexico to tell the story of 12-year-old Vita Flores, who thinks her family has gone loco planning a celebration for deceased loved ones. But when a spirited candy skeleton suddenly springs to life, Vita finds herself on a magical, musical journey that unravels the true meaning of Día de Muertos. More information can be found on the events website.
Safeway Immunization Clinics for All FCPS Students
Safeway Pharmacy will host immunization clinics for any FCPS student age 18 or younger at Frost Middle School on Monday, October 28, and Tuesday, October 29, from 3 to 7 p.m.
Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students age 18 or younger to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic.
Students age 19 and older may access free immunizations at their middle/high school immunization clinic, the Fairfax County Health Department or through other community resources.
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.
🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community
Conversation! Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid is hosting a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click on a date below to register:
Events take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.
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