 Welcome to June! It is hard to believe that we only have eight days left in the school year. Our students have worked hard and we couldn't be more proud of the growth and resilience they have demonstrated. As we wrap up these final two weeks, please be on the lookout for important end of year dates from your child's teacher.
Last Friday, Mrs. Straw & Ms. Roth lead our Quarter 4 Principals Coffee focused on Rigor in Math Instruction and we welcomed 2025 graduates from Marshall, McLean, Thomas Jefferson, and Madison High Schools back to Lemon Road. Congratulations graduates! We also celebrated May birthdays with Wacky Hair Day - it was a great day!
 We are excited to celebrate these last days of the school year with you and your child(ren). Last week we wrapped up SOL and end of year assessments for all students. Thank you, parents, for helping your child feel prepared and being present to do their best. While this year seems to have flown by, looking back on this year of growth is impactful.
As you help your child get ready for the last eight days of school, please take a moment to remind them of behavior expectations - even during these fun events. Students are required to follow FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities every day at school, on the bus, and at the bus stop.
- Join us and support Field Day!
- Moving? Help us plan by clicking this link.
- Return all Lemon Road library books!
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Order school supplies for 2025 - 2026 and be ready for August.
- Every current 3rd - 5th grader must select their music course for next year. Click here to make your child's selection or next year by June 9.
- Visit the Lightspeed Parent Report page on the FCPS website to sign up to receive a report of your child's online activity.
- All visitors must bring and scan a government-issued photo ID each time they visit school. Arrive early to events to ensure time for parking and check in.
- Check out the breakfast and lunch menu.
- Have your child log into Clever from Lemon Road Student Links to access Lexia and ST Math from home to maintain academic progress. Students can log into Varsity Tutors through Schoology for free tutoring services.
 We look forward to field day on Friday! Be sure to pack your child's lunch unless they pre-ordered lunch (like a field trip). If you are unsure, please email your child's teacher. Every child needs a water bottle labeled with their name and a towel. It may be helpful to send a small drawstring backpack for them to bring with them to each field day station to keep track of their things.
Kindergarten - third graders should arrive to school wearing a bathing suit under athletic clothes. Ensure sunscreen has been applied and send them wearing shoes that can get wet and a hat if they would like. Students should bring a dry change of clothes and shoes to change into for the afternoon.
Fourth - sixth graders may wear typical clothing for the morning and bring a bathing suit, sunscreen, shoes that can get wet, and a hat. They will have a few moments to change back into their dry clothes before dismissal.
Parents/guardians of our sixth graders are invited to join us for a Promotion Ceremony in the Lemon Road gym beginning promptly at 8:45 AM. Due to limited chair availability from FCPS, seating is limited to two guests per student. Additional guests may be required to stand in the back. We will also offer a siblings section on the floor with our fifth graders, please make arrangements with any kindergarten - grade 4 teachers if you would like a younger sibling to attend. Parents/guardians may begin checking in at 8:05. Swipe your photo ID and take a seat in the gym. Parents/guardians that have visited Lemon Road during this school year may save time by registering in advance here. There ceremony should conclude around 10:30 AM and all sixth graders and guests will be invited to the blacktop for photos. Any parent wishing to take their child home after the ceremony should confirm with the classroom teacher before leaving.
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Ice Cream Social: rescheduled to June 6 at 6 PM. Join us!
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Class Parties: Check emails from your room parents or teachers about end of year class parties and 6th Grade Day.
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School Supplies for next year: Check something off your "to do" list and order next year's supplies! Each order placed will help to support Student Scholarship funding in 2025-2026.
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Staff Award: The Lemon Road PTA Board is honored to select one winner of the Carolyn Miller Spirit of Generosity Award to celebrate the contributions made by Dr. Miller during her time as Principal of LRES and the culture of inclusivity and positivity she fostered. Nominations close tonight. Any member of the Lemon Road community is welcome to nominate a staff member. For more detail on the award criteria and to complete your nomination please click here.
- Previous winners include:
- 2024 - Gabby Burke
- 2023 - Taryn Roman
- 2022 - Abby Doble
- 2021 - Suzanne Child
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.
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- School Board Adopts Next Year’s Budget
- Mental Health and Wellness Supports
- Bookmark FCPS’ 2025-26 School Year Calendar
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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Monday, June 2: A Week
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Tuesday, June 3: 6th Grade Breakfast & 6th Grade Day; Public Library Presentations
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Wednesday, June 4: Student Leadership Picnic; 1st Grade Family Event (1:30); Grade 4 POG Family Engagement Event (2:15); PM Preschool EOY Party (2:30)
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Thursday, June 5: Principal & AP for the Day; Eco Defense Squad Celebration
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Friday, June 6: Lemon Road Field Day; June Freaky Friday - Ladybug Day 🐞
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Monday, June 9: 2nd Grade Family Engagement Event (8:15)
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Tuesday, June 10: End of Year Class Parties
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Wednesday, June 11: Last Day of School, No Specials; Early Lunch Times; Grades 5-6 Awards & Promotion Ceremony (8:45); Grades 3 - 4 EOY Celebration; K – 2 EOY Celebration; Dismissal (12:55)
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Thursday, June 12: FCPS Staff Development Day
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Friday, June 13: FCPS School Planning Day
FCPS 2024-2025 School Year Calendar
FCPS 2025 – 2026 School Year Calendar
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