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Dear Dolphin Families,
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새해 복 많이 받으세요! 新年快乐!
Chúc mừng Năm Mới!
Wishing good fortune to those in our community who celebrate Lunar New Year! For those in many East and Southeast Asian countries, including Pacific Islanders, the Lunar New Year is one of the most important holidays of the year and is all about ushering in luck and prosperity with family.
Lunar New Year is on January 29, 2025.
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❄️January Calendar Events and Reminders
26- Ice Skating @3:10-5:10 (PTA event)
27- Winter Music Concert @ Langston Hughes from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
28- End of Second Quarter
29- Lunar New Year / Student Holiday (NO SCHOOL) / Teacher Work Day
Upcoming in February
February- Black History Month / Love the Bus Month
3-7- National School Counseling Week
12- 100th Day of School (moved due to snow days) / Cross Guard Appreciation Day
AND MORE!!!!
2024-25 Lake Anne Elementary School Events Calendar
2024-25 FCPS Standard School Calendar
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. We 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.
Visit Fairfax County’s website for Winter Weather/Extreme Cold safety tips.
If you need assistance getting cold-weather clothing for your family, please contact our family liaison, Alexa O'Flynn, at aoflynn1@fcps.edu. 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.
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Health Alert Series- Head Lice, Part 2
This week in our head lice informational series, we’re sharing important information on identifying and treating lice. Early action is essential to effectively manage lice and prevent them from spreading.
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Signs & Symptoms
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Itching and Scratching: Commonly on the back of the scalp, neck, and behind the ears.
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Sores on the Head: Often caused by scratching.
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Visible Lice or Nits: Nits are small white eggs that stick to the hair near the scalp.
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Remember: Nits stick to the hair and cannot be brushed off like dandruff or dirt. Some children may not show symptoms, so regular checks are recommended.
What to Do if Someone in Your Family Has Lice
Next week, we will discuss How to treat for lice.
CAUTION:
Children under two years of age or women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not use an anti-pediculosis product.
Persons with chronic illness or the elderly should consult their healthcare provider.
Ice Skating
Please join the PTA for an afternoon of ice skating at SkateQuest Reston on Sunday, January 26 at 3:10 PM - 5:10 PM.
You can purchase tickets either in advance for $12.00 or at the event for $13.00. All ticket include skate rental.
  Family Game Night
Back by popular demand, we are having Family Game Night! Join the PTA on Friday, February at 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM in the school's cafeteria. Pizza and snacks will be available for purchase. You can even pre-order pizzas (link).
 Family Science Night
Save the date for Family Science Night. It's an event you won't want you Dolphin or the family miss! We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, February 18 at 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM in the cafeteria.
Volunteers are needed for this event. Please be sure to sign up (link)
 
   SR&R and Cell Phone Policy Survey Coming Soon
All FCPS families and middle and high school students will be receiving an email invitation on Tuesday, January 21, to participate in a survey about FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R), cell phone policy, and cell phone storage options. The survey will be available from January 21 to February 3. Please take a few moments to share your feedback and help FCPS make informed, inclusive decisions for all of our schools!
📍 Comprehensive Boundary Review Update
The Superintendent’s Boundary Review Advisory Committee held its second meeting on December 16 at Gatehouse Administration Center. View key takeaways from that meeting and access the meeting agenda, slides, and other materials that committee members received. If you did not get a chance to attend an in-person Community Boundary Review Meeting, please consider participating in one of the following virtual meetings:
- Saturday, January 25, 2025, 9:30-11 a.m.
- Monday, January 27, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.
- Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.
- Monday, February 10, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.
Language interpretation will be available.
All virtual meetings will follow the same format as the in-person meetings that were recently held, and the same information will be shared. Please stay tuned for details on how to register. Visit FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage to learn more. Sign up for FCPS’ School Boundary Review newsletter as well.
  Reston Summer Camp Expo
This year's Summer Camp Expo will be held on Saturday, January 25th from 9:00 AM - 12:00 at Reston Community Center- Hunters Woods
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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