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 August 21, 2025
From the Principal’s Pen
Dear Laurel Hill Families,
It's hard to believe that we are wrapping up our first week of school! During our initial classroom walkthroughs we have seen students engaged, learning classroom routines and procedures, and connecting with friends.
We want to thank you for your patience at arrival and dismissal this week as we work though establishing routines. As a reminder, all Kiss and Ride students will be picked up by an adult in a car with a blue card and walkers (grade 1-6) will come directly out Door 1 to walk home or meet an adult. Please scroll down and read more specifically about K-2 dismissal procedures.
We kindly ask that all parents and caregivers should log in to the Parent Digital Consent system to review and provide consent for Early Release Wednesday Childcare by Monday, August 25. Please see below for more information. We are so excited for the year ahead and grateful to partner with you in supporting our students.
Sincerely,
Janice Dalton, Principal
Thmeaka Traylor, Assistant Principal
Addison Smith, Assistant Principal
  Save the Date:
August 29- September 1- Labor Day Holiday
September 8- SR&R virtual session with pyramid schools (see flyer below)
September 9 - NO SCHOOL (Election Day)
September 17 - 3-hour Early Release
September 18- Back to School Night 6-7:30 pm
Bookmark the 2025-26 school year calendar to be ready for next year!
 Arrival & Dismissal Times
Arrival
9:05-Doors Open
9:20 Tardy Bell (Kids need to be in their classroom at 9:20)
Dismissal
3:55-K & Patrols Dismissed
3:57-K&R/DayCare Busses
4:02-Gr 4-6 Walkers Dismissed
4:05-Gr 1-3 Walkers Dismissed
4:06-SACC Dismissed
4:07 Buses Dismissed
K-2 Kiss and Ride students are gathered in the cafeteria and the students listen for their car number to be called. Then they may exit the cafeteria. Parents should drive through the K&R lane, give their K&R number to the attending staff member, and wait for their student to meet them at their vehicle. Family members going to Door 2 for a 1st or 2nd grader will be directed to go to Door 1 (the main office doors). Students will only exit Door 2 when staff members see a K&R number in a car that pulls up in the K&R lane.
First and second grade walkers will leave the building through the main door, Door 1. If they are waiting for a younger sibling to walk together, please have a meeting point outside near the front area.
Elementary Parents: Opt In/Opt Out for Early Release Wednesday Childcare
As a reminder, elementary school students will be released three hours early (1:05pm) on eight Wednesdays during the 2025-26 school year. Please note the dates and time for your calendar. View the early release Wednesday dates on our website.
We encourage all parents/caregivers to have their student take their normal route home (bus, walk, kiss and ride) on early dismissal days. However, when necessary, we will ensure that students have supervised activities at the school and return home at the regular time if that is what works best for your family.
Elementary school parents and caregivers should log in to the Parent Digital Consent system to review and provide consent for Early Release Wednesday Childcare.
- OPT IN if you require childcare on our limited early release Wednesdays.
- OPT OUT if your child will go home (or to childcare arranged with SACC or another provider) at the early release time.
No new instruction will take place, as after-school care is strictly supervision.
Families need to complete the opt in form by Monday, August 25, to receive care for all early release Wednesdays. If a family needs to change their selection, they should notify their school one week in advance to ensure enough staff are available to provide supervision.
Early Release Wednesdays for the 25-26 School Year
Our Early Release Wednesdays for the 25-26 school year are:
- September 17, 2025
- October 15
- November 19
- December 17
- February 25, 2026
- March 25
- April 29
- May 20
Parents Need To Know
New Volunteering Requirements
A new volunteer management system, Volunteer FCPS, will allow students, parents/caregivers, and community members to register and search volunteer opportunities in the division.
All volunteers (new or returning) need to register in Volunteer FCPS, complete a volunteer orientation, and be required to sign in using the visitor kiosk. Some higher level volunteers will also be required to undergo a background check. These steps will take some time to process. Please start your registration now before you visit our school. Children under 18 do not need to go through the Volunteer registration process.
Visit the Volunteer FCPS website for details.
Free and Reduced Meals
Free and Reduced Meal applications for the 2025-2026 school year are available online on the FNS webpage. There is also a Spanish language version. Blank paper applications can be printed from the website or are available in the front office.
Households are required to submit a new application by October 1, 2025.
This information is confidential and not shared.
Medication Drop off
The clinic will be open and available for medication drop off or any questions/concerns you may have by appointment.
To make an appointment, please email the Public Health Nurse Grace Matthews at gmatthews@fcps.edu.
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