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Dear Lake Anne Families,
We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who attended the Thanksgiving luncheon. Seeing so many of you truly brightened the day and reminded us how fortunate we are to be part of such a supportive and caring school community.
As we approach Thanksgiving break, we also want to celebrate an exciting achievement: our chronic absenteeism rate has dropped to 10.3%—the lowest it’s been since September 5th! This improvement is a testament to the dedication of our students, families, and staff in prioritizing education. Thank you for your continued commitment to making attendance a priority!
Next week, school will be in session on Monday and Tuesday. These two days are essential for wrapping up current lessons and ensuring students are prepared for a strong return after the break. Consistent attendance is key to keeping your child on track academically and building habits for long-term success.
We know the holiday season can be a busy time, but let’s keep the positive momentum going by ensuring your child is present both days next week. Together, we can finish the month strong!
Every student matters! Every day matters!
Mrs. Jill D. Stewart, Principal
Ms. Melanie N. Porter, Assistant Principal
27-29- Thanksgiving Break, schools and offices will be closed
2024-25 Lake Anne Elementary School Events Calendar
2024-25 FCPS Standard School Calendar
 Join South Lakes High School on November 23rd for Late Nite at the Byrd!
A welcoming event for the Boys and Girls basketball programs this year hosted by the South Lakes Athletic Leadership class. It is a free event but there will be a donation available. We invite members of the South Lakes community to join us to see:
- 3 Point Contest
- Dunk Contest
- Dance Team performance
- Raffle Prizes
- Contests for fans
This is a chance for people to meet with teams, get autographs and take photos with the players! The event is on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 8pm at the Wendell G. Byrd Gymnasium, following the boys basketball scrimmage. Please enter at door 4.
Every middle school and elementary school child must be accompanied by an adult. Boosters will have concessions and gear store open in gym lobby!
Any questions please email Mr. Cincinnati at decincinnati@fcps.edu
Impact Aid forms will go home with your student in their Tuesday Folder on November 19, 2024. Please fill out, sign and date the form before returning it to their classroom teacher or the front office. You can also complete the form through your ParentVue app! It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3! Have your Impact Aid form returned no later than November 26, 2024.
All Impact Aid information can be found here: https://www.fcps.edu/impact
Let’s try to get 100% of our forms returned!
Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.
FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.
Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.
Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities
We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.
If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing, please call Fairfax County's Coordinated Services Planning at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.
FCPS is working with K12 Insight to host a community forum for families, staff members, and students to provide feedback on the school division’s cell phone policies and practices, and the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) document. FCPS is looking for more student participants (grades 3-12) to help ensure diverse perspectives from our community.
The community forum will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 6:30-8 p.m., at the Willow Oaks Administrative Center. If your student is interested in providing feedback, please visit the Cell Phone Policy Forum registration page to learn more. Families must register their child by Monday, November 25.
One of the ways FCPS supports the mental wellness of all students is through the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener. In October, students in grades 3-12 took this screener, which gives information about their skills such as achieving goals, handling emotions, building relationships with adults and peers, and making good choices.
The screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to create learning, experiences, and environments for students to succeed.
In early December, families will be able to view student SEL Screener results in SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent by mail.
Learn more about the screener on the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. For help understanding your child’s results or ideas to support them at home, review the Family Guide or contact us.
Register for ParentVUELearn how to activate your ParentVUE account, so you can easily access your child’s results and other helpful information.
Please register in advance by clicking on the date. Language interpretation will be available.
If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage.
PTA: Volunteers Needed for Book Fair
It's Book Fair Time! The Book Fair will return to the LAES Library from December 2-6. We need volunteers to help with set-up, sales, and book pack-up. Set-up tasks will take place on November 25-26. Sale dates are December 2-6. All volunteers must check in at the school office and obtain a visitor ID sticker prior to reporting to the Library.
Don't miss out and sign-up to volunteer (link)!
PTA: Parents Night Out
Grown-ups, give the kids a night out with a party at Sterner's Tae Kwon Do Academy! The event is on Saturday, Nov. 23 2024 from 6:00-8:15pm. Cost is $32 per child. REGISTER HERE.
PTA: Dining 4 Dollars
November's Dining 4 $$$ is on November 22 at Chick Fil A, North Point Village Center (near the Giant). Support our PTA by placing a mobile pickup, dine-in, Drive-thru, or curbside order. When ordering in the store or Drive-thru, let the team member know you are there for the Spirit Event. If you use the app to order, be sure to click Spirit Event when asked and enter the code DOLPHINS (all caps). You get to enjoy a great meal or snack and our PTA will receive a donation of 25% of that day's sales. Since it's all day long, go ahead and eat there for all 3 meals that day (Ha).
The PTA would like to thank everyone for supporting ALL of our Dolphins, making a meaningful investment in the future of us all!
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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