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Upcoming Dates
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
Diwali (Monday, October 20) - NO SCHOOL
We wish a happy Diwali to all celebrating! Diwali is a festival of lights and one of the major festivals celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs & some Buddhists. The festival represents the symbolic victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil. #OurFCPS
As a reminder, there is no school on Monday, October 20 in observance of Diwali. We look forward to seeing our Roadrunners on Tuesday, October 21!
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Attention FCPS Families! The Federal Impact Aid Survey is now available to complete online.
The Federal Impact Aid program provides money to districts that enroll federally connected students. Help FCPS secure funding from the Impact Aid Program by helping us identify:
- Military families.
- Federally connected families.
- Families living on a military base.
Beginning October 21, 2025:
Please complete one form for each child in your household. Remember that only the parent that registered the student with FCPS (the ‘enrolling parent’) can fill out the Impact Aid Survey form.
For families without access to ParentVUE, a paper copy of the form will be sent home with your student starting November 12. Your information will be kept strictly confidential.
Your support will ensure that we receive the resources for which we are eligible.
Step 1: CLICK HERE to be taken to SIS ParentVUE. If you don’t have a SIS ParentVUE account, contact your child’s school for an activation letter. It is recommended that you use Google Chrome.
Step 2: After you’ve logged into your ParentVUE Account, look for the ‘Online Packets’ link at the top of the page. Click ‘Online Packets’.
Step 3: Next, click the ‘Federal Impact Aid Survey’ button on the bottom of the page. This will take you to the Impact Aid Survey for you to complete.
If you have multiple children in Fairfax County Public Schools, please fill out a form for each child. You will know you have completed all the forms when you get to the final page and see a green check next to each of their names.
"The Anxious Generation" Book Club - October 21
Last 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.
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
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.
Register to Volunteer at Little Run
Click Here to Sign Up to Volunteer at Little Run!
We encourage all our parents interested in volunteering at school to visit Volunteer FCPS, especially if you are interested in going on field trips! Click “Learn More,” and then “Sign Up.” After you create a profile, you will view an orientation video and complete a volunteer application.
All volunteers must be registered in Volunteer FCPS. This includes individuals who volunteer to chaperone on field trips, work at book fairs, and help out regularly in classrooms, libraries, or cafeterias or who help in any unpaid capacity in the school system. Volunteers who work unsupervised with students will also be required to undergo a background check.
Visit the Volunteer FCPS Frequently Asked Questions page to learn more.
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
TODAY - 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:
- Immunization Events for FCPS Students
- How AI is Shaping Technology
- Blueprints for Success, How Bonds Build Communities
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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🩹 Immunization Events for FCPS Students
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will be providing school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students with no out-of-pocket costs. Immunization clinics will take place from 3 to 6:30 p.m. at Willow Oaks Administrative Center on:
- Thursday, November 6
- Tuesday, November 18
- Wednesday, November 19
- Thursday, November 20
A clinic will also take place at Frost Middle School on Saturday, November 15, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year.
Participation is voluntary. Parents or guardians may schedule an appointment for their student. Learn more about immunization resources.
National School Lunch Week
This week is National School Lunch Week, which promotes the importance of a healthy school lunch in a child’s life and the impact it has inside and outside of the classroom. View menus for your child’s school to help you plan for the week ahead.
Did you know that families can apply for free and reduced-price meal benefits anytime during the school year?
If a family’s income changes at any point, they may become newly eligible according to federal income guidelines and can apply immediately. This includes income interruptions caused by furloughs, layoffs, or job losses. Once approved, benefits remain valid for the rest of the school year and for up to 30 school days into the following school year, even if the family’s income changes again. Read Superintendent Reid's October 1 letter regarding other resources available to families impacted by the government shutdown.
Elementary Language Arts Grades
You might notice that your student's progress report grades in English language arts (ELA) look a little different. This is happening because we've brought in a new curriculum and new ways to check on learning (assessments), and there are new state guidelines called the VDOE Standards of Learning.
FCPS is raising the bar and setting high goals! We are teaching and grading students on the big skills they need by the very end of the school year. Think of it like going on a journey. It’s challenging at first, but on your journey, you learn your way — and maybe even a few shortcuts!
First quarter grades may seem lower than usual as students work hard to reach grade-level mastery.
Please know that this is a positive, expected part of the learning journey. We are here to support every student as they grow and achieve. We are celebrating the effort and growth toward these new, higher standards!
Learn more about this change in ELA grading and reporting.
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 – Saturday, October 25
The event will be held on October 25th from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM on the Little Run field.
Get ready for a fun-filled morning of teamwork! 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.
Good News: Registration is now closed, but you can still participate!
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