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Dear Dolphin Families,
What a FIN-tastic week at Lake Anne! We launched SOL season with the Reading test, and our Dolphins gave it their all. Next up: MATH! Please help us to remind your Dolphin that a great day begins the night before. A calm evening, a good night’s sleep, and a hearty breakfast help our Dolphins swim strong. Huge waves of appreciation to Kima Austrie for steering the ship as our testing coordinator. Her steady leadership and calm presence ensure everything runs swimmingly.
We also dove into the first of our three 10-day “Treasure the Days” Attendance Challenges! We’re halfway through, and each student present earns a daily raffle entry. Dolphins with perfect attendance for all 10 days will receive two bonus entries! Thanks to your partnership, our chronic absenteeism rate is nearly 7% lower than this time last year—let’s keep riding this wave together!
And finally, thank you for the tidal wave of generosity during the SLHS Pyramid food drive! With your support, we helped collect items that will serve over 550 students and families. What an incredible ripple effect of kindness.
For our future little Dolphins, don’t forget to explore FCPS’ School Readiness and Transition to Kindergarten page to help your child dive into kindergarten with confidence.
With dolphin pride,
Jill D. Stewart, Principal
Melanie N. Porter, Assistant Principal
🌞May Calendar Events and Reminders
In May, we observe Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage, Jewish Heritage Month, Mental Health Awareness, and National Speech-Language-Heritage month.
2- School Lunch Hero Day
5–9: Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week
7- National School Nurse Day
9- School Communication Day
19- 3 Hour Early Release (1st dismissal @12:35 PM and 2nd dismissal at 3:35 PM)
26- Memorial Day/Student Holiday (School and Main Office closed)
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
People with ancestral roots in Asia and the islands of the Pacific have been integral to the story of America. In 1992, May was designated Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month to celebrate their heritage and contributions.
Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditionscelebrated in FCPS.
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 🐠You're O'FISHally the Best! Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week: May 5–9
Join the PTA as we celebrate our incredible staff with an ocean of gratitude! Here's what the PTA has planned:
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Monday: Breakfast snacks in the lounge – you're the reason school is OCEANS of fun!
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Tuesday: Let’s SHELL-EBRATE – enjoy a hand-delivered gift bag from the PTA!
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Wednesday: You’re TURTLE-ly Amazing – join the PTA for a fun game to find Nemo!
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Thursday: We WHALE-Y Appreciate You – BBQ lunch from Mookies!
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Friday: Thanks for Being JAW-some – stop by the lounge for a sweet SHARK-uterie board!
Thank you for all that you do – you're a FIN-TASTIC catch! 💙
Walk & Roll to School Day – Wednesday, May 7
Lake Anne is excited to participate in Walk & Roll to School Day on Wednesday, May 7, 2025!
Join us at Hook Road Park (near the tennis courts) at 8:00 AM for breakfast and coffee. We’ll walk and roll to school together at 8:30 AM to celebrate the benefits of walking and biking to school.
Let’s get moving—see you there! 🚶♀️🚴♂️
Learn more at walkbiketoschool.org
  Pre-K Program Accepting Applications for Fall
The FCPS PreK Program serves 3 and 4 year old students with a high quality, full-day preschool program with no cost to families at 78 Fairfax County elementary schools.
Students may qualify with a variety of economic or educational risk factors. Learn more about the Pre-K and Early Head Start Program by watching this video (English) or video (Spanish).
Spaces fill quickly, so complete an application online now or call 703-208-7900 (English) or 703-208-7901 (Spanish) for more information.
Free Family & Youth Programs in May
Looking for fun and engaging activities for your family? Fairfax County Neighborhood & Community Services is offering a variety of free programs for youth and families throughout May—everything from game nights and crafts to sports and life skills workshops.
Events are held at local community centers, including Reston Teen Center and Cathy Hudgins Community Center.
📅 Check out the full calendar here.
Don’t miss out on the fun!
Join the FCPS Summer Extravaganza!
Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Woodson High School (enter via Whitacre Road). Enjoy outdoor games, storytelling, music, food vendors, prizes, and more! Explore summer learning activities and community resources. Interpreter services available. Visit www.fcps.edu/SummerExtravaganza for details.
 
Get to Know FCPS and the Resources Available to Families
Being connected to your school community helps you stay informed and support your child’s success. Take some time to get familiar with the many resources and tools available to FCPS families, including:
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School Age Child Care (SACC) – This Fairfax County government program provides a safe and fun environment before and after school for elementary school-age children.
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FCPS Communications for Families – FCPS shares news and information to support student learning and promote family engagement.
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FCPS Family Academy – We know that as a parent or caregiver, you play a critical role in your child's education. The Family Academy compiles classes, webinars, workshops, and programs offered by FCPS to help you support your child's needs and learning at home. The Family Academy also includes information about resources to help you ensure your child has what they need to succeed.
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Family Liaisons – Family liaisons serve as a link between families and schools. You may reach out to our wonderful family liaison, [name], at [email and/or phone number].
There’s an easy to follow five-step process outlined for parents registering their children for kindergarten. Be sure to register your child as soon as possible!
Excellence at a Crossroads (Budget)
 Excellent teachers are the heart of FCPS! They inspire our kids, go the extra mile, and make a real difference. But the current Fairfax County Board of Supervisors advertised budget underfunds FCPS by $150 million for next year.
Being fully funded helps keep class sizes down and the number of highly-qualified teachers up at FCPS. Keeping the best teachers includes compensation that allows them to live and work in Fairfax County. The Fairfax County budget priorities survey is open until Thursday, April 24. Take a moment to share your thoughts. Now is the time. Learn more about how excellence is at a Crossroads.
🛑 Cameras Installed on School Bus Stop Arms
Cameras have been installed on the stop arms of 50 FCPS school buses. These cameras will be used to identify drivers who pass stopped school buses while children are entering and exiting the bus (called a “stop arm violation”).
Drivers have begun to receive warnings. After a 30-day warning period, citations will begin to be issued on Monday, May 12.
According to Virginia law, drivers must stop for stopped school buses with flashing red lights on and their stop signs extended. Motorists should stop when approaching from any direction, unless there is a barrier or median separating their lane from where the bus is stopped. They should remain stopped until everyone is clear, and the bus is moving.
We appreciate our law enforcement partners for working with us to improve road safety and reduce accidents. Read more about the stop arm cameras and other ways FCPS works with our county partners to keep students safe on their way to and from school.
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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