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 Dear Dolphin Families,
We may be swimming in a little later than usual, but we didn’t want you to miss these important updates!
This past week, our dolphins did an amazing job during our first tornado drill of the year! Up next, we’ll be diving into The Virginia Statewide Tornado Drill on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, alongside schools across the state. These drills help ensure our students are prepared for anything—just like strong swimmers ready to take on any wave!
We also had a fantastic Math & Literacy Night this week—thank you to all the families who joined us for a fun evening of learning!
A friendly reminder: On Sunday, March 9, at 2 a.m., daylight saving time begins! Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead one hour so we can all stay on course.
With the time change, many students will be walking to school or bus stops in the dark. To help keep our dolphins safe, we encourage students to:
🌟 Wear reflective clothing or bright colors
🎒 Add reflective items to backpacks or clothes
👀 Be extra alert for cars turning or backing up
🚦 Avoid crossing between parked cars or running into the street
Thank you for your continued partnership as we ride the waves of learning and safety together!
Jill D. Stewart, Principal
Melanie N. Porter, Assistant Principal
 March is also designated as:
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Youth Art Month,
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Music In Our Schools Month, and
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Theatre In Our Schools.
March- National Women's Month / Youth Art Month / Ramadan Continues
2- Read Across America Day (Observed Monday, March 3)
6- LAES Math & Literacy Night- 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
2-8 National Social Worker Week
5- Ash Wednesday
9- Daylight Saving Time Begins (Spring Forward)
20- Nowruz
28 - End of 3rd Quarter / Eid al-Fitr / NO SCHOOL for STUDENTS
 
📅PTA Meeting with Casual Dinner: March 13th
Our next In-person PTA Meeting will be Thursday, March 13 from 6:00-7:30pm. Casual Dinner begins at 6:00 PM and Business Meeting & Children's Activities 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM. The agenda will include forming a Nominating Committee for next year and a few budget adjustments for this year.
Lake Anne Dolphins vs. Forest Edge Eagles- 6th Grade Basket Ball Game and "FUN-raiser"
Join us for food, fun, and basketball as we watch the game we’ve been waiting for all year! We can’t wait to make waves on the court with great sportsmanship and Dolphin pride!
📅 Date: April 4, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
📍 Location: South Lakes High School
🎟 Tickets: $5 per person – available for presale or at the door and scholarships are available.
Come cheer, eat, and enjoy the game with us! See you there! 🏆🌊
💰 Penny Showdown: Sink or Swim! 🏆
Dolphins, it’s time for the ultimate Penny Showdown! Every penny you drop in your grade-level bucket earns +1 point, but be careful—silver coins and paper bills will subtract from your total! Here's the breakdown:
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Nickel = -5 points
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Dime = -10 points
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Quarter = -25 points
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Paper Bills = -100 points
📅 Monday through Friday!
⏰ Final count at the end of the school day Friday
The grade with the most points by Friday afternoon will win POPSICLES on the PLAYGROUND! 🍦🏀 So, gather your pennies, but watch out for those sneaky nickels and bills—may the best grade swim to victory! 🌊🐬💰
 
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We want to prepare the Edible Garden to be ready for the spring. Our focus would be garden clean up, placing double layer of weed barrier, placing mulch, painting garden bench, fixing other structures, and work in the courtyard, if that is needed too.
If you have questions, contact Sra.Bachelet: cabachelet@fcps.edu
Please review the available slots (link) and click on the button to sign up.
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🚀 Prepare for a Summer of Learning and Fun
Registration will be available soon for summer camps offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students. Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts (IFTA) camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Registration begins for these programs on Monday, March 10, and ends Friday, June 6.
Tech Adventure Camp (TAC) is a week-long exploratory camp designed to allow current K-5 students to explore activities in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), culinary arts, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. Watch this video about CTE camps.
E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for students in grades 2-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students take part in four daily classes related to dance, music, theater, and visual art. They work with FCPS fine arts teachers who create fun and engaging classes.
For more information, see the Summer Learning page.
📖 Supporting Academic Growth and Reading on Level by Third Grade
The FCPS Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Advertised Budget invests in academic growth and excellence for each and every student, which is one of the priorities of the FCPS Strategic Plan.
Across FCPS, teachers, staff, parents, and even older students are invested in helping our youngest learners grow their love of reading from a strong foundation.
The goal is for students to move from “learning to read” to “reading to learn” by the end of the third grade. Reading on grade level is connected to other Strategic Plan goals, including completing advanced coursework and graduating on time.
Last fall, FCPS introduced a new reading curriculum that aligns with evidence-based literacy instruction. Between fall and winter, reading screener results show more than a 4% increase in the number of students in kindergarten to third grade approaching or meeting expectations. Similarly, 3.4% more third graders demonstrate strong foundations of reading and 8.4% more third graders are mastering grade-level standards.
Discover how an elementary school employs a science-based approach, including phonics, to supercharge students' reading.
Dolphin Academy News:
FCPS District News
💡Give Your Kids a Strong Start: Apply for Early Childhood Education Programs
FCPS Pre-K and Early Head Start programs provide a high-quality early learning experience for qualifying children with economic and educational risk factors ages 6 weeks to 4 years living in Fairfax County.
Pre-K prioritizes 4-year-old applicants but also accepts applications for children 3 years old by September 30. Early Head Start is located at three elementary schools — Clearview, Crestwood, and Dogwood — and accepts applications from expectant mothers and for children 6 weeks to 2 years old.
Families are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, however, space is limited and provided based on need, not “first come, first serve.” Applications are accepted online, by email, by postal mail, or in person at our office at 7423 Camp Alger Avenue, Falls Church, Virginia 22042.
If you have a question about the application process or status, please call 703-208-7900 (English) or 703-208-7901 (Spanish).
📐Developing a Strong Academic Foundation, Curiosity, and Joy for Learning
The FCPS Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Advertised Budget invests in academic growth and excellence for each and every student, which is one of the priorities of the FCPS Strategic Plan.
A strong start for every student is Goal 1 of the Strategic Plan. Pre-K classrooms are making a difference in our community. In this video, we explore the importance of bringing children under the age of five together, regardless of abilities.
Learn more about the FCPS FY 2026 Advertised Budget. View the Budget Development Calendar to stay up to date and learn about opportunities to provide feedback to Fairfax County and FCPS.
💬 Share Your Input on the County Budget
The Fairfax County government presented its Fiscal Year 2026 Advertised Budget Plan to the Board of Supervisors on February 18. The community is invited to share feedback through an online survey, email, phone calls, or by attending Budget Town Hall meetings.
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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