January 16, 2025 Newsletter

Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 01/16/2025 01:29 PM EST
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January 16, 2025

From the Principal’s Pen

Dear Laurel Hill Families,

It's been a nice week back as students and staff reconnect with all things teaching and learning. Our teachers have spent intentional quality time assessing our students to monitor their progress of learning. Results from these assessments help drive instruction and support our communication with families.

We really appreciate your patience as we continue to navigate through clearing ice and snow for making our campus as safe as possible for all of our stakeholders. Dr. Traylor is still accepting any snow day photos you would like to share. Photos will be used on upcoming editions of our newsletter, so please send them to her email (tctraylor@fcps.edu). We think this might be a fun way to boost our "viewing ratings"!

Remember to check out our Top 10 website here. We have highlighted the features of our school that make us unique and outstanding. We are more than just a place of learning; it's a place where teachers, students, and families come together to help our young learners learn, grow, and thrive. We learn together, we play together, we ROAR together! Enjoy the extended weekend!

Sincerely,

Janice Dalton, Principal

Addison Smith, Assistant Principal

Thmeaka Traylor, Assistant Principal

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Save the Date:

Jan 20: Martin Luther King Day (Holiday)/Inauguration Day-No School

Jan 28: End of Quarter 2 (This is a regular school day, dismissal @4:05.)

Jan 29: Lunar New Year (Teacher work day)-No school for students

 

February is Black History Month.

Feb 3-7: National School Counseling Week

Feb 10: 3 hour Early Release (School dismisses at 1:05pm)

Feb 11: PTA Meeting-Library 7pm

Feb 12: 100th Day of School (moved from the 6th because of snow days)

Feb 17: Presidents Day (Holiday)-No school 

 

Parents Need To Know

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

ST Math Week for Families

This week is ST Math Week for Families! During that time, students are encouraged to log onto the FCPS Family Math website to engage in math activities with their families at home that include stories with mathematical concepts connected to a variety of different math games from around the world. All activities are available in English and Spanish. 

To learn more about Family Math Nights check out this video. Our goal is having students log on for three million minutes as an FCPS community. Thank you for your support!

Support Literacy at Home

Looking for ways to help support your child’s reading and writing at home? Visit the FCPS Literacy Resource page for tips and information about the Virginia Language and Literacy Screening System.

🧥 Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

Winter weather is here! As a reminder, please make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy time outdoors. Schools monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside for activities like recess or physical education.

View Fairfax County’s Winter Weather/Extreme Cold safety tips. 

If you need assistance getting cold-weather clothing for your family, please contact our school’s family liaison, Teresa Smith. You may also contact Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.

Phones Down, Engagement Up: FCPS Cell Phone/Smartwatch Policy

Keeping cell phones off during the school day helps students focus and learn. It also boosts positive social behavior. Review FCPS’ cell phone expectations by grade level with your child and help keep our classrooms free of distractions! If you need to reach your child during the school day, please call our main office at 703-551-5300.  

BONJOUR! South County Middle School Theatre's Beauty and the Beast Jr.

opens in just a few weeks! Be our guest January 31st (7pm) or Feb 1st (1pm and 7pm) to watch Belle experience her own fairytale- just like the ones she reads in her books. Here is the link to tickets. Any questions? Email Jessica Israel jrisrael@fcps.edu

SOCO STAMPEDE 5K & 1M Family Fun Run

SAVE THE DATE!

Make your family’s mark on the FIRST EVER SOCO STAMPEDE! Personalized signs with your cheers will line the racecourse, inspiring runners & creating memories. Support SCMS After-School Program & Athletics with your purchase of a sign. Each sign is only $100, and please contact Mr. Chris Woodby at cwwoodby@fcps.edu to order yours today! SIGN SPONSORSHIP

Date: March 22nd

Time: 9:00 AM – Noon

Location: South County MS Campus

🎉 Join us for a fun-filled day of fitness and community spirit!

  • 5K Run
  • 1M Family Fun Run

💸 Early Bird Registration Begins Today! REGISTER HERE Don’t miss out on the chance to secure your spot at a discounted rate!

👟 Bring your family and friends to enjoy a day of fitness, family, and fun! There will be food, raffles, and a DJ.

For more information contact Chris Woodby at cwwoodby@fcps.edu

Family Race Sign Sponsorship Opportunity

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.

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