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 Say cheese! Our students were dressed to impress and looking absolutely picture perfect for their school portraits today. Great job, Roadrunners!
 Library, playground, and everywhere in between—exploring and learning was the theme of this short week!
Upcoming Dates
October 3 - Roadrunner Games T-Shirt Registration Deadline
October 6 - School Start Time Survey - Deadline Extended
October 7 - PTA Chipotle Family Dinner Night
October 8 - Get2Green Walk/Bike to School 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 25 - Woodson Fall Fest - 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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
November 5 - AAP Full-Time Screening & Identification Session - 5:00 PM
 Pumpkin math is the best kind of math! Kindergarteners got hands-on, scooping out pumpkin guts and carefully counting seeds, sharpening those early numeracy skills. So much fun!
🚨 LAST CALL! Get Your Roadrunner Games T-Shirt! 🚨
The deadline is TODAY, October 3rd, to register for the 2025 Roadrunner Games AND raise $20 to secure an exclusive event t-shirt! Don't miss out on the official gear for this amazing morning of teamwork and fun.
What's the hype?
Join us on October 25th (9:00 AM – 12:30 PM) on the Little Run field for a fun-filled morning! Teams of 4-6 students, friends, and family members will conquer mental and physical challenges, enjoy great music, grab some food, and have a shot at winning awesome raffle prizes.
Who's in the lead? Currently, the 5th and 6th graders have the most students registered, with 2nd grade close behind! Which grade level will step up and take the crown?
Register NOW (Before it's too late!):
Join Our Parent Book Club - October 7
Walk/Bike to School Day - October 8
This is a fun, before-school event to encourage students and families to choose a more environmentally friendly way to get to school. Our Get2Green Eco-Ambassadors and parent volunteers will be at school handing out special bracelets to everyone as they arrive.
The goal is to raise awareness about the benefits of walking and biking for our health and for the planet. All students will get a bracelet, no matter how they get to school that day.
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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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Join us for Coffee & Conversation - October 24
The purpose of our monthly Coffee & Conversations are for families to receive information about certain topics, get to know each other, share experiences, ask questions, and learn about resources that can help you and your child.
This month, we will be discussing internet safety and responsible cell-phone usage for students.
WHEN: Friday, October 24th - 8:30 to 9:30 AM
WHERE: Cafeteria
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Calling 2nd-6th Grade Families - AAP Full-time Screening and Identification Information Session
Join us on November 5th at 5 pm in the Little Run Library.
This meeting is for families of students in grades 2-6 who are considering submitting a full-time AAP referral or who have questions about the process. For current FCPS students, all referrals are due no later than December 15th, 2025.
If your student is new to the county and currently in grades 3-6, you may submit a full-time referral by October 15th for fall screening.
Please contact Jennifer Hitchcock, Advanced Academic Resource Teacher, with any questions. JRHitchcock1@fcps.edu
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!
Woodson Fall Fest - October 25
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:
- FCPS Welcomes Military Families
- October Community Boundary Review Meetings
- Community Conversations
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
⏰ Take the School Start Times Survey
FCPS is continuing to explore options for adjusting school start times, with the primary goal of beginning the middle school day at 8 a.m. or later. In order to minimize any costs associated with this change, elementary and high school start times would need to shift as well.
Providing feedback opportunities for the community is a critical part of this effort. Since 2024, FCPS’ consultant has hosted five community forums and administered two surveys. A new School Start Times Survey is open and includes two options that are designed to support student well-being, align with research, balance transportation logistics, and minimize costs.
Staff, parents and caregivers, students, and community members may provide input on the two options by taking the survey. The survey deadline has been extended to Monday, October 6. Find more information on adjusting school start times on the FCPS website.
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.
Roadrunner Games - October 25
LAST CALL - Register for the 2025 Roadrunner Games and raise $20 by today, October 3, to get an event t-shirt!
The event will be on October 25th from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM on the Little Run field. This is a fun-filled morning of teamwork, where teams of 4-6 students, friends, and family members can work together to solve mental and physical challenges. There will also be music, food for purchase, and a chance to win raffle items.
Ways to get involved:
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Be Informed, Stay Involved!
Visit the Little Run ES Website
Monitor your student's academics with a SIS ParentVUE Account
Sign up for Little Run News
Join the Little Run PTA
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