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 Sixth-grade collaboration and curiosity are booming in the library! They're checking out awesome reads and showing off those Portrait of a Graduate skills by working together. Future leaders and lifelong readers in the making!
 Nothing beats the look of pure joy when a student discovers something new! Our Roadrunners are learning, growing, and loving every minute of it. Keep shining brightly!
Upcoming Dates
October 13 - NO SCHOOL - Indigenous People's Day
October 15 - Fall AAP Full-Time Screening Deadline (New to FCPS)
October 17 - Woodson Homecoming Parade & Family Fun Event - Pig Out
October 20 - NO SCHOOL - Diwali
October 21-25 - SCA Digital Citizenship Spirit Week
Octobe 21 -"The Anxious Generation" Book Club - Library - 6:00 PM
October 23 - FLE Family Preview Night - 5:30 PM
October 24 - Family Coffee: Raising Children in a Digital World - 8:30 AM
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 28 - Community Boundary Review Meeting - Fairfax HS - 6:30 PM
October 29 - 3-Hour Early Release - 12:15 Dismissal
October 31 - End of 1st Quarter - 1:15 Dismissal
November 3 & 4 - NO SCHOOL - Teacher Workdays
November 5 - AAP Full-Time Screening & Identification Session - 5:00 PM
November 11 - Veterans Day - NO SCHOOL
November 12 - 3-Hour Early Release - 12:15 Dismissal
November 20 - Thanksgiving Lunceon - more details coming soon
November 26-28 - Thanskgiving Holiday - NO SCHOOL
Roadrunner Roundup
Dear Roadrunner Families,
We hope this message finds you well as we celebrate the first full week of October and enjoy that fantastic cooler weather that finally makes it feel like fall!
This week brought a wonderful community event: our Walk & Bike to School Day on October 8th. Despite some cloudy weather, we were so happy to see so many students and families show up and participate by walking or biking to school. Every student received a bracelet. A massive thank you goes out to our teacher leaders of the EcoAmbassadors, Ms. Anderson & Ms. Burley, all the dedicated parent volunteers who helped make the day possible, and, of course, our amazing EcoAmbassador students for their help with the event!
Since the school year has officially gotten underway, we want to remind all families to take a moment to review our Little Run Family Handbook (ENGLISH | SPANISH). Each family receieved a hard copy at the beginning of the year. This handbook contains important information about school policies, procedures, and expectations that are essential for a safe and successful year for all students.
As we look ahead, please remember we have several calendar adjustments over the next few weeks, so be sure to review the important dates above to stay in the loop!
October 29 will be a 3-Hour Early Release day with dismissal at 12:15 PM. We will be dismissing students based on the dismissal plans we used for our first 3-Hour Early Release. Please be on the lookout for your child’s specific dismissal plan, which will be sent out via TalkingPoints next week.
We look forward to a fantastic week ahead.
Sincerely,
Christie Yarn, Principal
Alison Butler, Assistant Principal
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🚨 Safety First! Important Arrival & Dismissal Reminders 🚌
To ensure the safety and punctuality of all our students, we ask that you strictly follow these procedures. Your cooperation is essential for the security of our entire school community.
For a more detailed review of all school safety guidelines, please refer to page 4 of the Family Handbook - ENGLISH | SPANISH
Reminders:
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Bus Loop is CLOSED (No Exceptions): The bus loop is reserved for school buses only during peak hours:
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Do NOT Park on Olley Lane: For the safety of our students, please do not park on Olley Lane during arrival or dismissal times. This creates dangerous traffic blockages and forces children to walk unsafely. Please use the designated Kiss & Ride line for all drop-offs and pick-ups.
Morning Arrival Timeline:
Tardy Policy: If you arrive after 8:30 AM, you must park your car and walk your child into the Main Office to sign them in. Students arriving after 8:30 AM will be marked tardy.
Afternoon Dismissal:
AAP Full-Time Screening Information (Grades 2-6)
A meeting for families considering submitting a full-time AAP referral or who have questions will be held on November 5th at 5 PM in the Little Run Library.
Referral Deadlines
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Fall Screening (Students New to FCPS, Grades 3–6): Referrals are due no later than October 15, 2025.
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General Screening (Current FCPS Students): Referrals are due no later than December 15, 2025.
Please contact Jennifer Hitchcock, Advanced Academic Resource Teacher, with any questions. JRHitchcock1@fcps.edu
Please note your student's status (new or current FCPS) determines the correct deadline. Forms are available at https://www.fcps.edu/node/38893.
"The Anxious Generation" Book Club - October 21
On Tuesday, the book club had a lively discussion about Jonathan Haidt’s book “The Anxious Generation.” We invite all parents who are interested in this topic to join us for our next session on October 21st, as we welcome co-founders of DMV Unplugged.
We recognize that technological advances have changed all our lives in many incredible ways and have also created an uncertain and challenging time to be a parent. The current norms of children and technology run in opposition to what is necessary for healthy cognitive, social, and emotional development. With backgrounds in healthcare, education, and digital wellness, Keena McAvoy and Liza Schalch are co-founders of the non-profit DMV Unplugged. Their organization's mission is to educate families and schools about how the use of technology products has the potential to interfere with the wellness of our children and how, together, we can change tech use norms to prioritize the most important parts of childhood.
Come join us on October 21st from 6:00 – 7:00pm in the Little Run library. Please RSVP to Karen Spradlin, School Social Worker at kdspradlin@fcps.edu.
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Digital Citizenship Spirit Week - October 21-24
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.
Family Coffee: Raising Healthy Kids in a Digital World - October 24
Date: October 24 | Time: 8:30 AM | Location: Library
Technology has changed rapidly in our lifetime, and raising kids in today's online world presents unique challenges. How do we help our children navigate screen time, social media pressure, and online safety while still maximizing the benefits of connection and learning?
Join us as we wrap up SCA Digital Digital Citizenship Week for a practical discussion on setting healthy boundaries and fostering responsible digital citizenship at home. Let's work together to help our children thrive both online and off.
Please RSVP here.
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 Homecoming and Parade & Pig Out!
Join the Woodson Cavaliers for their Homecoming Parade! This event will be on October 17, beginning at 4:30 PM.
 Following the parade, families are welcome to join in the fun of Woodson's Pig Out, with food, face painting, dancing, a bouncy house, and more!
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 Overperforms State and Global SAT Averages
- October Community Boundary Review Meetings
- Online Activity Reports for Students
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
📍 October Community Boundary Review Meetings
FCPS’ October community boundary review meetings will begin on Monday, October 13. Each of the 12 meetings will focus on two pyramids. Our area will be covered at the meeting on Tuesday, October 28, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Fairfax High School, Library in person or virtual. Register by clicking “in person” or “virtual,” based on how you would like to participate.
At the meeting, the consultant will present the latest draft boundary map (Scenario 4) and potential changes specific to our pyramid and the [Insert the pyramid your school is partnered with]. Participants will also be invited to ask questions.
If you are unable to attend the meeting for our pyramid, you are welcome to attend any meeting that is convenient. View the full list of October boundary meetings.
Visit the Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage for more information.
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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
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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