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Dear Lynbrook Families,
We are excited to head into another important week of September at Lynbrook. Our students continue to build strong routines, and we are grateful for your support in helping them arrive on time, ready to learn, every day.
Early Release Wednesday Our first Early Release is coming up this Wednesday, September 17. We have been sending messages to confirm dismissal plans for every student. If you have not yet received any communication, please contact the front office so we can ensure your child’s dismissal plan is up to date.
Back to School Night We hope you will join us for Back to School Night this Thursday, September 18 at 5:00 PM. This evening is a chance to meet teachers, hear about classroom learning, and connect with all that is happening at Lynbrook. We look forward to welcoming you and your family.
Attendance Challenge Our current attendance rate is 11.3 percent. We are re-launching our attendance challenge with Crestwood Elementary, and we want to bring home another win this year. Lynbrook won the challenge last year, and we know with your support we can do it again. Please make sure your child is at school every day so we can keep moving toward our goal of staying below 10 percent.
Thank you for your continued partnership and commitment to our school community. Together we make Lynbrook a place where students grow, learn, and succeed.
 ✔️ Checklist of Important Forms
The multiple school forms parents and caregivers receive during the first weeks of school can feel overwhelming, but each one helps set your child up for a successful school year.
If you do not have a SIS ParentVUE account, please contact our front office for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage.
🩹 Immunization Requirements
Please check with your health care provider as soon as possible to make sure that your child is up to date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Tuesday, November 18, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school.
You may check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to our front office. Find more information on immunizations.
📋 Permission Forms
Families can easily grant permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. Parents can opt their child in or out of resources, including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. They can also change how student information is managed.Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. Watch a video to see how to use the tool.
Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R)
The SR&R document explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses. Parents using SIS ParentVUE will be prompted to sign the document when logging in to that platform. A printable version of the document with a signature sheet is available on the SR&R webpage. This form should be signed and returned to our front office by Tuesday, September 30.
 What is a Bond? Video
🏗️ School Bond Referendum on Ballot Tuesday, November 4The $460 million School Bond Referendum — supporting the division and county’s commitment to providing safe and welcoming learning environments for all students — will be on the Tuesday, November 4, general election ballot.
The funding provided by voter-approved bonds is expected to fund projects identified in the FY 2026-30 Capital Improvement Program, which was approved by the School Board in February.
The building and renovation of our schools is not funded through the division’s operating budget. Voter-approved bonds allow payment for these projects over time. Read more about the 2025 Bond Referendum. Watch this video that explains, “What Is a bond?”
Make sure you have a voting plan! Learn more about registering to vote.
 🎤 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.
 The 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 4: Equitable Access and OpportunitiesFCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan sets five main goals to create positive change in the division. These goals show where we should focus our attention and will help us align our efforts.
One of the measures of the fourth goal is to provide all students with consistent availability of and accessibility to electives, extracurricular, co-curricular, and enrichment activities. See how Goal 4 is being put into practice.
 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.
We expect to have locations and registration links for September community boundary review meetings on Friday, 9/12. Please check back for an updated message.
 🌞 Celebrate Sun Day on September 21
Celebrate the launch of FCPS’ solar initiative and the arrival of 17 new electric school buses at Louise Archer Elementary School on Sunday, September 21, from 10 a.m. to noon. Come learn more about the great work FCPS is doing to reduce its carbon footprint and meet sustainability goals.
Bring the family for live music, solar story time, student-led sustainability demos, and other activities. Register for Sun Day today.
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