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 Our students got excited and ready for the PTA Roadrunner Games today during a pep rally!
Upcoming Dates
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
September 23 - NO SCHOOL - Rosh Hashanah
September 30 - 1st Quarter Interims Go Home
October 2 - NO SCHOOL - Yom Kippur
October 3 - Fall Picture Day
October 13 - NO SCHOOL - Staff Development Day
October 20 - NO SCHOOL - Diwali
October 23 - FLE Family Preview Night - 5:30 PM
October 25 - PTA Roadrunner Games - 9:00 AM
October 28 - Pyramid Presentation on Substance Abuse Prevention - 7:00 PM
October 29 - 3-Hour Early Release - 12:15 Dismissal
October 31 - End of 1st Quarter - 1:15 Dismissal
Roadrunner Roundup
Dear Roadrunner Families,
We hope you've had a wonderful week! We want to start by extending a big thank you for your flexibility and cooperation with our first three-hour early release of the school year on Wednesday. It was a smooth dismissal, and we appreciate all you do to help our days run smoothly. We will be using the same student dismissal plans for our next early release on October 29. If you need to make any changes, please contact the main office.
The excitement for our PTA Roadrunner Games on October 25th is already building! Our students got a sneak peek of the fun and games to come during an exciting pep rally today. The energy was contagious, and it was great to see everyone getting so enthusiastic.
Looking ahead to next week, we can't wait to see you at our Back to School Night next week on Wednesday, September 17th. This is an adult-only event, and it's a great opportunity to connect with teachers and learn more about the curriculum and what's in store for your student this year. You'll find more details below.
Thank you for your continued partnership. We hope you have a fantastic 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:
Action Required: Student Consent Forms
Student consent forms are now available through the Parent Digital Consent System (PDC). Families can log into the PDC using their ParentVue credentials to complete consent forms assigned to their child.
Forms available include:
- School Counseling Opt-out
- Digital Resources Consent
- SEL Screener Opt-Out
- Family Life Education Opt-out
- SOL Retest Permission
- Objection to Release of Directory Information to the Public
- Objection to Release of Information to Outside Organizations
Accessing Family Life Education Materials (FLE)
4th-6th grade classes will be participating in Family Life Education (FLE) lessons beginning in December. (Be on the look out for communication from teachers regarding this in the coming weeks).
For your convenience, the lessons and materials are available for families to view at your own pace on the All Parents/Guardians: Little Run Elementary School Schoology Course. Detailed instructions on how to access these materials can be found liked here.
Additionally, the Woodson Pyramid will be hosting a Parent Preview Night for FLE on Thursday, October 23 from 5:30-6:00PM. This event provides an opportunity to ask questions and receive assistance in accessing the materials virtually.
Join us using this link: https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/97789633711
We invite you also to learn more about Fairfax County's elementary FLE program on the FCPS website.
Please reach out to Alison Butler (ajbutler@fcps.edu) with any questions.
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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:
- ✔️ Checklist of Important Forms
- 🏅 FCPS Continues to Excel
- 🏗️ School Bond Referendum on Ballot
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
🎤 Save the Date: Community Conversations with Superintendent Dr. Reid
Your voice matters, and Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid wants to hear from you! At FCPS, parents are partners, working with us to set our students up for long-term success at school and in life.
A series of Community Conversations will be held across the school division to discuss current challenges and future opportunities. These events are also a chance for you to share your thoughts and ask questions about FCPS. Events are planned for the following dates from 6 to 8 p.m.:
Locations and registration links will be shared in future issues of FCPS This Week. Child care and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all.
Back-to-School Edition of Special Education and 504 Newsletter
The Back-to-School issue of the FCPS Special Education and 504 Newsletter is available online. The newsletter is sent by FCPS’ Department of Special Services, which provides a network of support to staff, students, and families to break down barriers to learning and help students succeed as individuals.
Topics in this issue include:
- Building a Culture of Belonging - Inclusive Education at FCPS
- Updated and Translated: Special Education and Section 504 Resources
- ESY Updates
- Be a Special Education Teacher
- Personal Electronic Devices for Students with Disabilities
- Ensuring Safety for Students with Disabilities During Emergencies
- Secondary Advisory Period to Support Executive Functions
- Supporting Twice-Exceptional (2e) Learners
- Adapted PE: Inclusive Health and Wellness Education
- Adapted Curriculum: Partnering for Progress
- Career and Transition Services: Back-to-School Update
- Assistive Technology Services
- Behavior Intervention Services: Welcome Back!
- SEL Team
Subscribe to the Special Education and 504 Newsletter.
Supporting Twice Exceptional (2e) Students
 CLICK HERE for more information.
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.
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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