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Dear Lynbrook Families,
It has been an exciting start to fall at Lynbrook, and we continue to be proud of the strong partnership we share with our families. Your support at home and commitment to sending students to school each day makes a world of difference.
Attendance Update
Our current attendance rate is 8.8 percent, and our goal is to stay below 10 percent for the school year. We are doing a great job so far. Thank you for making attendance a priority. Every day matters, and we are grateful for your efforts to send your children to school consistently. Lynbrook continues to be a safe and welcoming place where every student belongs, and we are here to partner with you in their success.
Student Devices at Home
As homework begins to include more digital components, please help us ensure that school laptops are being used safely and responsibly. These devices are for academic purposes only and should be used to support learning. Your help in monitoring their use at home is greatly appreciated.
- Monday, September 29 is a student holiday. There will be no school for students.
- Tuesday, September 30 our sixth graders will visit George Mason University for a special field trip. This experience gives our students a glimpse into college life and helps them see themselves as future scholars.
- Wednesday, October 1 is our next Early Release Wednesday. Thank you to everyone who has already communicated a dismissal plan. If you need to make any changes, please contact the main office no later than 10:30 AM on Wednesday.
Thank you again for your continued partnership and support. Together we are building a strong foundation for every student’s learning and growth.
 The Lynbrook T-Shirt store is officially Open! T-Shirts are just $10 and they are shipped to the school. Orders are due by October 30! Please click Spirit wear store to buy.
 PTA Movie Night will be next Friday October 17th at 5:30 PM! We will be watching the new Lilo & Stitch movie in the gym. Entrance is FREE and drinks and food will be sold! Enter through door 7 and adult supervision is required!
 On Monday October 13, Lynbrook will serve FREE Lunch and snack from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. Meals must be eaten on site and meals will be provided only to those 18 years old and under.
All Families Opted in to Lightspeed Student Online Activity ReportFCPS provides families with a free service that allows parents and caregivers a way to stay informed about their child's online activity on any FCPS device. Starting Sunday, October 12, all parents and guardians who have access to student records in SIS ParentVUE will be automatically enrolled to receive a weekly Lightspeed Student Online Activity Report.
This report provides a summary of the websites your child visited during the previous week and is delivered every Sunday to your email directly from Lightspeed, our internet content filter.
Each weekly report also includes a link to register for the Lightspeed Parent Portal, which provides more detailed browsing information. This portal also gives you the ability to pause internet access on your child’s FCPS laptop during non-school hours, such as dinner or bedtime.
Visit the Lightspeed Parent Report page for more information and answers to frequently asked questions.
🏗️ FCPS Buildings Benefit All Community Members
In addition to our students and teachers, we estimate millions of visits by students and community members to Fairfax County schools through more than 500,000 events. Most of the public meeting and recreational facilities available in the county are FCPS facilities.
FCPS works with the Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services and with the Fairfax County Park Authority to ensure that school facilities and athletic fields are available to the public after school hours.
The 2025 Bond Referendum will be on the ballot in November. Vote on Tuesday, November 4. Learn more about registering to vote and make a voting plan.
 📵 When Cell Phones Are Down, Learning and Engagement Are Up: Help Keep Our Schools Phone-Free
Cell phones can significantly impact academic performance — research has shown that it takes students 10 minutes or more to shift their focus back to learning after being interrupted by a single cell phone notification! You can help keep our schools phone-free (and your child focused on learning) by:
- Reminding your child about FCPS’ cell phone policy and telling them why you support it.
- Contacting your school’s front office (rather than your child directly) if there is a family emergency during the school day.
- Contacting your child about non-urgent matters before or after the school day.
- Waiting to respond to non-urgent texts from your child until the school day is over.
Learn more about FCPS’ cell phone and personal device policy. Also, view our Media Balance and Well-Being Toolkit for resources to help your child maintain a healthy and balanced relationship with technology at home.
📍 October Community Boundary Review MeetingsFCPS’ 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 Friday, October 24, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Lewis High School, (Edison and Lewis Pyramids) 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 Edison and Lewis Pyramids. 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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