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Upcoming Dates
September 5 - PTA Chuck E. Cheese Fundrasier - 3:00-9:00 PM
September 5 - Lake Braddock Feeder Night - 5:00-6:30 PM
September 9 - NO SCHOOL - Special Election
September 10 - 3-Hour Early Release- 12:15 Dismissal
September 17 - Back to School Night - Adults Only - 6:00-7:30 PM
September 17 - PTA Meeting - 7:30-8:30 PM
September 21 - Asha-Jyothi 17th Annual Run/Walk
Roadrunner Roundup
Dear Roadrunner Families,
It was another great week at Little Run! We're continuing to build our school community and make learning fun every day.
Looking ahead to next week, we have a few important calendar reminders for you to note:
Tuesday, September 9: No School - Special Election
Wednesday, September 10: 3-Hour Early Release - 12:15 PM Dismissal
Families will receive a TalkingPoints message to confirm your child's dismissal plan. If your child requires childcare after 12:15 PM, they'll participate in silent, independent work time. Please note, no new instruction will occur during this time.
We're also looking forward to welcoming all parents and guardians to our adults-only Back-to-School Night on September 17th. See below for more details!
Thank you for your continued partnership. We hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Sincerely,
Christie Yarn, Principal
Alison Butler, Assistant Principal
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Back to School Night - September 17
We can't wait to see you at Back to School Night on Wednesday, September 17. This evening is a great opportunity to get to know our school's staff and learn more about your child's academic year.
For this event, we kindly ask that you make arrangements for your children to stay home. This allows us to provide a distraction-free environment for teachers to present key information about curriculum and classroom expectations.
We will have two separate sessions with teachers, so you'll have a chance to visit two classrooms if you have multiple children at Little Run.
Event Schedule:
Have You Registered Yet? Join Us! Asha-Jyothi 5K!
Join Ms. Yarn & Ms. Butler as they support the 17th Annual 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, September 21st at Fairfax Corner!
Join our team and get a special discount!
To register and receive the discounted price of just $10 for the 5K, follow these two easy steps:
Ensuring Student Safety: Register for Volunteer FCPS
Click Here to Sign Up to Volunteer at Little Run!
FCPS has launched a new system to help ensure student safety.
- If you plan to volunteer more than twice this school year, or chaperone a field trip (even just once), you must register in Volunteer FCPS.
- The process involves multiple steps and cannot be completed last minute, so we encourage you to start early.
Volunteer Levels
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Level 1: Infrequent volunteers (monthly or less frequent) who are always supervised do not need a criminal background check. However, they do need a sex offender registry check, which is performed by signing in at the school's visitor kiosk.
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Level 2: Frequent, ongoing, or regular volunteers (daily, weekly, bi-weekly) who are also always supervised are subject to the same requirements as Level 1—no criminal background check, but a sex offender registry check via the kiosk is mandatory.
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Level 3: Volunteers with direct, unsupervised interaction with students must complete a criminal background check, including fingerprinting and child abuse and neglect checks. This applies to roles like mentors, tutors, or field trip chaperones who are alone with students (not accompanied by an FCPS staff member) at any time during the activity.
How to Register as a Volunteer
- Review FCPS Volunteer Guidelines – All volunteers must read the FCPS Volunteer Protocols before getting started.
- Register in the FCPS Volunteer Portal
- Search for Little Run Elementary
For full details, visit the Volunteer FCPS website
Click Here to Sign Up to Volunteer at Little Run!
Parent Presentation on Substance Abuse Prevention
📅 Date: Tuesday, October 28th, 2025
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Frost Middle School
The Woodson Pyramid Administrations invites all parents and guardians to an important Substance Abuse Prevention Presentation aimed at supporting families in navigating the challenges of youth substance use and promoting healthy choices.
This presentation will be led by the school’s Substance Abuse Prevention Specialists (SAPS) and will provide valuable insights, resources, and strategies for prevention and early intervention.
This is a vital opportunity to learn, ask questions, and become equipped with tools to support the health and safety of our youth.
We encourage all parents and caregivers to attend. Together, we can make a difference.
FCPS News This Week
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Safety Drills During the School Year
- Cell Phones Off, Learning On
- Attendance: Every Day Counts
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
Join the FCPS Family Vision Team!
Want to make a difference in our schools? We're forming the FCPS Family Vision Group for the upcoming school year, and we need two passionate parent representatives from each school to work alongside Dr. Reid.
This is a fantastic opportunity to share your perspective and help guide important decisions for our students and community. If you're interested in being a part of this vital team, please reach out to Alison Butler at ajbutler@fcps.edu to learn more.
Get to Know FCPS and the Resources Available to Families
We know that as a parent or caregiver, you play a critical role in your child’s education. The FCPS Family Academy compiles classes, webinars, workshops, and programs offered by the school division to help you support your child’s needs and learning at home.
The Family Academy also includes information about resources to help ensure your child has what they need to succeed. Check out some of the upcoming Family Academy sessions:
- Co-Parenting: Two Parents, Two Homes (available in English and Spanish)
- Loving Solutions
- Military-Connected Youth Family Advisory Council
- Parent Project
- Family Resource Center Webinars on topics including: How to Prepare for School; Building Collaborative Relationships Between Caregivers and Educators; Worried Parents, Anxious Kids; and What Families Need to Know About Drugs for Their Students with Disabilities.
Visit the Family Academy catalog for more information on these sessions and to register to attend.
Roadrunner Games 2025 Needs YOU!
This is the PTA's largest fundraiser of the year, and it's a great way to meet other Roadrunner parents while making a difference in our school community. The planning committee meets just a few times, and most of the work can be done on your own schedule.
We're currently looking for a Business Sponsorship Committee Lead and a Raffle Prize Coordinator. To learn more about these roles and get involved, check out the flyer linked here!
Little Run PTA
Get involved and make a difference at Little Run! We encourage all families to join our fantastic PTA. The PTA plays a vital role in our school community, leading important initiatives like family engagement events and fundraising activities. To join and learn more about what our PTA does, please visit their website.
We hope you'll join us for our first meeting of the year on Wednesday, September 17th, from 7:30-8:30 PM, right after Back to School Night. Your support is invaluable
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