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February 27, 2025
From the Principal’s Pen
Dear Laurel Hill Families,
We hope you are enjoying reading A Boy Called Bat! Our 5th and 6th grade students enjoyed an assembly yesterday from Dr. Jorgenson, the director of the Mason Life Program. Dr, Jorgenson shared how students with Autism and other developmental disabilities can be successful in college and beyond, through the Mason Life Program. On Monday, March 3 our K-3 students will enjoy an assembly connected to our book with a veterinarian from a local animal hospital. We are gearing up for the grand finale of Literacy Night. We hope all will be able to attend our Literacy Night next week on March 6, 2025 from 6-8 pm. Please check out the One School, One Book website for more information.
Next week we will also be celebrating Read Across America week! Please see the flyer below for more details. It is going to be an exciting and fun week.
Janice Dalton, Principal
Addison Smith, Assistant Principal
Thmeaka Traylor, Assistant Principal
 Save the Date:
March 6: One School, One Book Literacy Night 6-8pm
March 10: Early release Monday- dismissal at 1:05 pm
March 11: Spring picture day
March 11: PTA meeting, 7 pm
March 14: Panera Dine Out
March 31 - No School - Eid al-Fitr
April: Month of the Military Child
April 1: No School - Teacher Workday
April 1: Kindergarten Registration 2-4pm
April 4: International Night 6-8pm
April 14-18: No School - SPRING BREAK
 Spring SOL Reading, Math, and Science Testing Dates
For your planning purposes and reference, please see the Spring 2025 Standards Of Learning (SOL) Testing Dates. When possible, please avoid scheduling appointments and/or activities that would prevent your child from arriving at school on time on the days your child(ren) are participating in an SOL Assessment.
   
Eating Disorder Parent Information- Grades 5 and 6
The Code of Virginia, 22.1-273.2 requires schools provide, on an annual basis, parents/guardians educational information regarding eating disorders for students in grades five through twelve.
According to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA 2023), Eating disorders are serious but treatable mental and physical illnesses that can affect people of all genders, ages, races, religions, ethnicities, sexual orientations, body shapes, and weights. In the United States, 28.8 million Americans will suffer from an eating disorder at some point in their lives. There is no single cause of an eating disorder. Rather, it is a complex combination of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors that converge and set off an individual’s predisposed genetic vulnerability.
In collaboration with the Fairfax County Health Department, FCPS has developed a web page with detailed information and resources to be provided to parents and guardians of Fairfax County Public Schools. This information may be found at Eating Disorders.
GOTR Spring 2025 Season
Girls on the Run offers programs designed to inspire participants of all abilities to recognize and embrace their inner strength and make meaningful connections with others. Trained coaches use physical activity and dynamic discussions to build social, emotional and physical skills while encouraging healthy habits for life.
Registration for the spring 2025 program is open February 3 - February 23, and the season will run from the week of March 3 through May 18. The standard program fee is $210, but we also offer military and sibling discounts, as well as financial assistance available for all families. Join Laurel Hill ES for our spring season full of lots of fun and healthy living! Click the link here for registration. You can also use this link for financial assistance. For additional information, you may contact our lead coach, Ms. Oxendine, or Dr. Traylor.
🧸 Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…
There’s an easy process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:
- Determine eligibility-5 years old by Sept 30, 2025.
- Identify your local school.
- Gather documents.
- Fill out forms.
- Schedule an appointment (703-551-5300) OR
- Come to Kindergarten Registration on April 1st, 2-4pm
After the appointment at the school (the student and one guardian must be present), the student will be ready for orientation. Read more about the registration process. For additional information, please contact Sarah Orlick, our school registrar. 💻 Try Online Registration
Online registration for the 2025-26 school year is open. Parents/caregivers may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process.
When registering, parents/caregivers will need to create or log in to an existing SIS ParentVUE account.
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
Yearbook order form- Deadline 4/4/25, $21.00
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