Little Run News: 12/13/24


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House Meeting

What a fantastic start to the day! Yellow, Green, and Blue Houses had a productive morning meeting, covering lunch room expectations and sharing good news.

Band & Strings Concert

Bravo to our talented young musicians! The band and strings winter concert was a resounding success. And a huge thank you to Mr. Wentz and Ms. Cockey!


A Message from the Admin Team

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Dear Families,

On behalf of the entire Little Run community, I want to express our sincere gratitude for your continued support and the incredible spirit we witnessed recently at our Band and Strings Concert. It was truly inspiring to see our talented students shine, showcasing their hard work and dedication. Thank you for joining us in celebrating their achievements!

As we approach the holiday break, I'd like to take a moment to express our deepest appreciation to our dedicated room parents and their incredible teams. Your tireless efforts in planning and organizing a wonderful week of classroom celebrations have brought immense joy to our students. Your generosity and commitment to creating memorable experiences for our children are truly invaluable.

We are incredibly fortunate to have such a supportive and engaged community. Thank you for making Little Run such a special place to learn and grow.

Next week, we look forward to continuing the holiday cheer with our staff celebration and joining the fun of our SCA-created Spirit Week! Get ready for some festive days ahead!

All of our teachers are truly amazing and we are incredibly thankful for their hard work and dedication every single day. We want to extend our sincere congratulations to the following staff members who have been nominated for the Outstanding Employee Awards:

  • Outstanding Professional: Reading Specialist, Andrea Carroll  
  • Outstanding Teacher: Teacher, Samantha Burley 
  • Outstanding New Teacher: Teacher, Andrea Edmonson 
  • Outstanding Operational Employee: Administrative Assistant, Svetlana Tsoy 

Please stay tuned for the announcement of the staff members who have been selected as the Woodson Pyramid winner!"

Have a wonderful weekend.

Sincerely,

Christie Yarn

Principal

Little Run Elementary


SCA Sponsored Pajama Spirit Week

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Get ready for SCA Pajama Spirit Week! All week long, students can rock their favorite pajamas to school and show off their school spirit.


STEAM Lab Donations

1st Grade Maker Space

The STEAM Lab is accepting donations for our maker-space use! If you have empty paper towel rolls, toilet paper rolls, egg cartons, straws and craft making materials, we will gladly accept them!


Twinning! 

Teachers wearing matching sweaters

Spreading some warmth and cheer in matching sweaters!


Full-Time Referral Window Closing December 15

Families of students in grades 2-6 who would like their student screened for full-time AAP placement must submit a referral no later than December 15th. You can find forms here or read more about AAP here. No referrals can be accepted after the window closes. Please reach out to Jennifer Hitchcock, AART, with any questions at JRHitchcock1@fcps.edu.


Winter Resources

⛄Student and Family Resources

Fairfax County Public Schools has compiled a list of resources for students and families in case they need assistance while schools are closed for winter break. Please visit FCPS’ winter resources webpage for information on academic support, mental health support, and county resources related to food, clothing, housing, and other needs.

School’s Closed, Learning Can Continue! 

FCPS encourages students to take advantage of fun learning opportunities during winter break and snow days. Consider these winter activities to blend education and play for your students during winter break or weather-related school closures. 


Winter Weather

Winter Weather

❄️ Preparing for Winter Weather

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.


Special Education Resources

Winter Special Education and 504 Newsletter

The latest issue of the FCPS Special Education and 504 Newsletter is available online. Topics in this issue include:

  • Community Resources for Families of Students with Disabilities
  • Save the Date: 2025 Family Summit
  • SEL Screener Results
  • New Accessibility Resources
  • Adapted Physical Education and Recreation Program
  • Why Some Students with Disabilities Stay in FCPS Until Age 22
  • Executive Functioning Webinars
  • Early Literacy Resources
  • ESY and Assessment Webinar
  • COVID-19 Compensatory Education: FCPS Service Delivery Options

Subscribe to the Special Education and 504 Newsletter.


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Looking Ahead at LRES

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  • December 16-20 - SCA Sponsored Pajama Spirit Week
  • December 23 - January 3 - No School - Winter Break
  • January 16 - PTA Meeting

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