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The Lion's Roar
Monday, May 27, 2025
End-of-Year Special Events Begin!
There are only about two weeks left in the school year, and the end-of-year special events and celebrations have started! Last week brought us two.
On Thursday, the 5th and 6th Grade Chorus performed their Spring Concert for students during the day and for parents and families in the evening, under the direction of music teachers Mr. Crouch and Ms. McCormick. The program included an array of fun musical styles, including songs from the Beatles and a popular movie. Students were spotlighted as speakers and soloists throughout the concert. All songs showed off the talents of our young singers.
This year's All-County Choral Festival singers performed a song from their countywide concert in March.
The T-shirts worn by the Chorus members for the evening performance were designed by a 6th grade student. The sunny yellow shirts added even more brightness and light to the event.
On Friday, we ended the week on a high note with a special sporting event designed for students of all abilities. The Lane Little Feet Meet was held in place of the countywide Special Olympics event, which was rained out in April. The Little Feet Meet is a unique sporting event that engages students with and without intellectual and physical disabilities to share fun and fitness. There was definitely a lot of fun for everyone — together!
Upcoming Events
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Wednesday, 5/28 – All library materials due
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Wednesday, 5/28 – Farewell Reception for families leaving Lane, 4:30 p.m., Cafeteria
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Thursday, 5/29 – Spring Band & Strings Concerts: 4th Grade Strings, 6 p.m.; 5th/6th Grade Band and Strings, 7 p.m.
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Friday, 6/6 – PTA End-of-Year Glow Dance, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
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Wednesday, 6/11 – Last day of school, 2-hour early dismissal at 2:05 p.m.
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Wednesday, 6/11 – PTA End-of-Year Restaurant Night at Sweet Frog, 4 – 8 p.m.
In This Issue
- June Spirit Days Ahead!
- End-of-Year Schoolwide Events and Engagement Survey – We Want to Hear from You!
- All Library Books Are Due TOMORROW – Wednesday, May 28!
- Limited Early Release Days Continue Next Year
- Don't Forget to Check Your Student's Lunch Balance!
- Attention Rising 4th Grade Families - Sign Up for Strings Next Year Now!
- PTA News: Glow Dance this Friday!
- Parent Resources: Summer camps now registering, Inova Cares upcoming physicals and immunizations health fairs, free upcoming webinars
News & Notes
June Spirit Days Ahead!
The SCA is sponsoring spirit days to add to the fun during the last days of the school year. Here’s a schedule of dates and themes.
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Monday, June 2: Circus Day – Wear something that is circus-related to support our littlest lions who will be performing in their very own Kindergarten Circus that day.
- Monday, June 9: Pajama Day
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Tuesday, June 10: Lane Lion Spirit Day (and it just so happens that it’s 6th Grade Promotion day, too!)
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Wednesday, June 11: Baseball Cap Day (last day of school and 2-hour early release at 2:05 p.m.)
We hope your child will join the fun and participate!
End-of-Year Schoolwide Events and Engagement Survey – We Want to Hear from You!
It's hard to believe the 2024-2025 school year is nearly over! We've accomplished so much this year, and we really enjoyed the time we got to spend learning and celebrating together. As we start planning for the upcoming year, we want to make sure that we are offering families the opportunities they enjoy and need to build connections and community.
We offered A LOT of opportunities this year, and we'd love to have your feedback. Please take a few minutes to fill out this survey about this year's events and other opportunities sponsored by both the school and the PTA. And, please, give us ideas and suggestions for future opportunities. Thank you!
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All Library Books Are Due TOMORROW — Wednesday, May 28! |
Don't forget that all student library materials are due TOMORROW —Wednesday, May 28 — by the end of the school day. Please do your best to get them in by this date!
Electronic notices to help remind students of ALL of their checked-out library materials (not just overdue items) will be emailed weekly through the end of the school year.
As always, the library does not have fees for overdue books; however, families are expected to pay the replacement cost for books that are lost or returned damaged.
Thank you for supporting the library! Contact Mrs. Chozick, Librarian, at schozick@fcps.edu with questions.
Limited Early Release Days Continue Next Year
During a report to the School Board this month, FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid announced plans to continue limited early release days in elementary schools and shift them to Wednesdays for the 2025-26 school year. This plan is based on recommendations from the Early Release Steering Committee. The committee includes parents, caregivers, school-based staff, and central office personnel. Read more about the reasons for early release and the proposed early release dates.
Don’t Forget to Check Your Student’s Lunch Balance!
As we approach the end of the school year, it is important to remember to check your students’ MySchoolBucks account and pay any remaining school meal balance.
Families that earn less than 185% of poverty level qualify for free and reduced-price meals. However, an application must be completed and submitted each school year to receive that benefit. The application for the 2025-26 school year will be available this summer.
If families have a current balance and think they may be eligible for free and reduced-price meals, please fill out the FRM application for the 2024-25 school year. Get more information about free and reduced-price meals.
Attention Rising 4th Grade Families — Sign Up for Strings Next Year Now!
NOW is the time for students who will be in 4th grade next year to SIGN UP to learn how to play an instrument in Strings! Lessons happen during the school day (during Specials) with a concert at the end of the year! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of this AMAZING instrumental program at Lane!
Click on the link HERE to sign up for Strings for the 2025-2026 school year.
PLEASE NOTE: The form linked above includes Band as well as Strings, but Band is open only to students in 5th and 6th grade.
If you have questions, please reach out to Strings teacher James Piccirello at jradkisonpic@fcps.edu.
PTA News
Light Up Your Night at the PTA’s Glow Party on Friday, June 6!
It’s time to shine with other Lane families and friends as we near the end of the school year! On Friday, June 6, the Lane PTA will host a Glow Dance from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Lane Cafeteria! So grab your brightest clothes and glowing accessories and get ready for an amazing end-of-year experience!
A limited number of tickets are now on sale, so get yours today before they sell out! Here are the prices:
Family Ticket: $8 (includes 1 adult & 1 child)
Each additional Child Ticket: $3
Each additional Adult Ticket: $5
Purchase tickets here: https://lanepta.givebacks.gives/laneglowparty/Campaign/Details.
Remember to have your ticket QR code ready (mobile or print) for speedy entry!
PLEASE NOTE:
- There WILL NOT be any food, snack, or drink sales at the event. Please eat before arriving or bring snacks.
- There WILL be a designated Quiet Space available if a student or adult would like to step away from the lights and the noises of the event.
- Due to Fire Marshall regulations, the number of people who can attend this event is limited. Every person, regardless of age, must have a ticket to enter. If you purchase a ticket (or tickets) and are unable to make it, please consider donating your tickets to another family who did not purchase tickets in time.
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All students MUST have an adult present at the dance, this is not a drop off event!
Volunteers Needed
We have many volunteer positions open for this event. Volunteers get a FREE Family Ticket, which includes 1 adult and 1 child – an $8 value! (Please be sure to purchase tickets for additional children through the link above.
Link to Volunteer
Parent Resources
Student Testing Results Coming Soon
Throughout May and June, you will receive your child’s spring assessment results. If you aren’t sure what assessments your child took this year, there is a list of tests by grade level on the FCPS website.
How the results are delivered depends on the test. Scores will be delivered in SIS ParentVUE or from the school or testing organization. Learn what to expect regarding assessment reporting practices and timelines.
Visit FCPS’ website for additional information about how test results are reported to families. Individual test websites provide report translations and help for interpreting test results. Please contact us with any testing questions or for additional information about how we use test results to support student success.
Support Your Child’s Success in SIS ParentVUE
Signing up for a SIS ParentVUE account helps you to support your child’s academic success. Caregivers can view important information like attendance, grades, progress reports, and assessment scores through ParentVUE.
Once you have activated a ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same ParentVUE account. A SIS ParentVUE app is available for Apple and Android devices.
Need help creating a SIS ParentVUE account? This video explains the steps. Find out more. To create a new account, please contact Jami O’Hagan, Lane registrar, at jjohagan@fcps.edu or Melanie Crosby Hardy, our family liaison, for an activation letter.
If you already have an account, be sure your contact information is up-to-date. Parents/guardians can update their phone numbers or email addresses in the Parent/Guardian section. View more information.
Fairfax County Camp Fairfax Registration Open!
Camp Fairfax welcomes rising 1st through 7th grade children for a weekly summer camp located in public schools and community centers throughout Fairfax County. Each weekly session offers the opportunity for children to explore their creativity and develop their talents and skills. Camp Fairfax also provides opportunities for children to develop friendships, enjoy time outdoors, and participate in field trips. Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack are provided. A sliding fee scale is available.
Lane will be a Camp Fairfax site this summer. Sessions run July 16 through August 15. Find more information and register on the Camp Fairfax page.
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Attention 6th Grade Parents: Summer VIP Camp Now Registering!
Register your rising 7th grader for a summer of fun and leisure at Value in Prevention (VIP) Camp!
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VIP Camp is designed to encourage teens to develop healthy and positive recreation interests and features a wide variety of leisure activities and programs. Campers will have a great time participating in sports, games, fitness, art, and STEM activities in a safe environment.
This camp, sponsored by FCPS and Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services, will be held at Whitman Middle School Tuesday, July 1, through Thursday, July 31, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Drop-off opens at 8 a.m.) The camp fee is just $100 for all five weeks, and some scholarships are available. Visit the NCS VIP Camp website for more information.
Teens may also enroll in NCS’ Teens in Action Program.
Pediatric Health Fairs from Inova Cares Coming Soon!
Inova Cares will be sponsoring Health Fairs this summer to provide children ages 5 and up with FREE school physicals and immunizations to begin the 2025-26 school year. These fairs are for VA Medicaid or Uninsured Inova Register patients only. Appointments are required, and you must bring the child’s current vaccination records. Call 703-698-2550 to make an appointment.
Dates and locations:
- Inova Herndon: June 12, July 9, August 5
- Inova Manassas: June 24, July 25, August 12
- Inova Sterling: June 17, July 21, August 7
- Inova Alexandria: June 18, July 30, August 8.
FREE Webinars from the Family Resource Center in May
The Effects of Bullying on the Child’s Self-Esteem – Spanish Webinar
Friday, May 30, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
El propósito del taller es ayudar a las familias a definir y reconocer los diferentes tipos de acoso escolar (bullying). El taller ayudara a informar a los padres y cuidadores de posibles señales que indican que su hijo/a pueda estar experimentando el acoso escolar, y el impacto que tiene en su bienestar. Adicionalmente, proveeremos estrategias para apoyar a sus hijos si experimentan acoso escolar.
Register here
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