December 19, 2024 Newsletter

Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 12/19/2024 04:47 PM EST

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December 19, 2024

From the Principal’s Pen

Dear Laurel Hill Families,

We would like to thank our first grade students, families, and teachers for their hard work around the Economy Emporium. Students learned about our economy while practicing being producers and consumers. See the photos below of this amazing event put together by our first grade team!

We also want to take this time to remind families about our arrival time. School opens at 9:05am, and students should be in their seats ready to learn by 9:20am. Students arriving at or after 9:20am should be signed in by a parent or guardian in the main office. We appreciate your adhering to this protocol.

As the holiday season approaches, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude to you for being such an integral part of our Laurel Hill Elementary community. Your support, enthusiasm, and partnership have made a meaningful impact on our students’ learning and growth. Together, we have created an environment where every child can thrive, explore, and achieve.

During this special time of year, we hope that this winter break brings warm moments of peace, joy, and connection with your loved ones. Whether you’re celebrating near or far, may you find all that your heart desires this season. 

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to an exciting and successful New Year!

Sincerely,

Janice Dalton, Principal

Addison Smith, Assistant Principal

Thmeaka Traylor, Assistant Principal

Calendar reminder graphic

Save the Date:

December 20: Last Day of School before winter break (No early release)

December 23-January 3: Winter Break

January 6: School Reopens 

January 20: Martin Luther King Day (Holiday)/Inauguration Day

January 28: CORRECTION-End of 2nd Quarter (Dismissal at regular time)

January 29: Lunar New Year (Teacher Work Day--no school for students)

Parents Need To Know

econ emporium

Clothes Pantry

Our loaner clothes area is looking a bit bare. If your student had to borrow clothing from the school stock, please remember to return the clean laundered clothes that your child used. Younger children may want to keep emergency clothes in their backpack. Also please consider donating clean, good condition clothing in child sizes. We are in great need of elastic waist pants for both girls and boys in sizes 5/6 to 12/14.

📚 Bundle Up With Books Over Break

Fairfax County Public Library’s (FCPL) winter reading adventure has begun and will continue through Friday, January 31, 2025. Visit your local FCPL library branch or visit their website to register and get a sneak peek at the prizes being offered. Check out their Winter Reading Events webpage to learn about laser tag, movie nights, crafting sessions, Noon-Year Eve celebrations, and book discussions.

⛄ Get Outdoors for Winter Fun!

The Fairfax County Park Authority has rounded up its seasonal fun into a handy list of events happening across the county. 

Learn more about the Winter Wonderland and the Holiday Train at Burke Lake Park, Holiday on the Farm at Frying Pan Farm Park, and many more fun events.

LHES PTA

Please check out the NEW PTA newsletter.  This is a great source for details for upcoming events and how you can support our school!   If you have not yet joined the PTA, please visit https://lhes.givebacks.com/  and follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lhespta.

Amazon Teacher Wish lists 

Congratulations!

Congratulations to our yearbook cover winners, Mario Nicholson (front cover) and Rose Safi (back cover). See the winning covers below.

Don't forget to order your Yearbook order form  Deadline 4/4/25, $21.00

Yearbook winnerBack cover