 Lions had an action-packed week last week! We are in the middle of field trip season, our 6th graders invited the fire department to help with an egg drop collaborative project, students are working on critical and creative thinking with Mrs. Argue, pumpkins are on display in the library, our Eco-Defense Squad made the news, and the administrators dressed up as lions on Friday. Thank you for your partnership as we continue to have fun while learning.
Next week are multiple schedule changes. Wednesday is a 3-hour early release for elementary schools to give teachers additional planning time. Parents should receive a Talking Points message reminding them of their dismissal plans. 5th & 6th graders are invited to stay an extra hour to join the SCA Social - be sure your child has turned in their permission slip if they plan to stay. Friday is a 2-hour early release for the full county. All students will be dismissed at 12:55 because it is the last day of Quarter 1. Gradebooks will close and teachers will begin working on Quarter 1 progress report grades.
 We look forward to celebrating our October birthdays with this month's Freaky Friday - Costume Day! Students and staff may dress up on October 31st. Costumes must be school appropriate (follow SR&R) and allow students to participate in all learning activities including sitting at their desk and participating in PE. Be creative, but no full face masks, weapons, or blow up costumes.
 Lemon Road will be recognizing our veterans and members of the military on Monday, November 10. There are many ways you can support students' understanding of this day.
1. Email a photo with description to be included in a school-wide slide show to Gabby Burke
2. RSVP to join us for breakfast
3. RSVP to visit one or more classrooms to share your story with students
 Joining the PTA is just a CLICK away! $30 for family (2 adults), $17 for individual adult, or $10 for grandparent/community member. Join today!
Petting Zoo: We were so fortunate to have livestock from Piney Meadow Farm on Tuesday, allowing all of our students (Preschool-6th grade) to interact with a dairy calf, goats, hens, and sheep. It was such a fun and unique experience for our school community!
Movie Night: THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for our Spooky Movie Night on Friday! We loved seeing everyone's costumes and getting to enjoy a great movie under the stars!
Coat Drive: We have one more week for our annual coat drive, and we are SO grateful for all of the donations we've received so far! The generosity of our community is unmatched!
Kindergarten Bedtime Stories: We're excited for our "Kindergarten (+Preschool) Bedtime Stories" on Thursday, November 6 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the library! This is a cuddly evening in our pajamas with special guest readers and relaxing yoga, with free popcorn and water for everyone. This special event is for our kindergarten and preschool students, plus their families. Please RSVP here: Bedtime Story Night
Administrators Dressed as Lions: On Friday, our administrators dressed as lions to celebrate reaching our goal for the Armchair Fundraiser! Thank you parents for your Support!
This is the 2nd year of FCPS using Benchmark Advance as our reading & writing curriculum. As classes complete the next round of assessments, parents will be able to access student assessment scores by logging into Schoology. Find directions here!
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- ⏰ School Start Times Update
- 🎖️ 75% of FCPS Schools Recognized for Supporting Military Families
- Return Your Impact Aid Survey
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
Each year, the School Board and FCPS staff members work with the community to develop an updated, five-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for school building and renovation projects. To develop the CIP, the school system assesses changes in expected enrollments, academic programs, and facility conditions to determine priorities for new construction, renovations, and other capital facility projects. The School Board then evaluates the affordability of these school needs against other countywide requirements to determine the bond proposal.
Because of this, while FCPS and the School Board generally try to follow the CIP, changes can be made year-over-year depending on the evolving needs of the school division.
The School Board is committed to protecting the community’s investment in schools and other buildings, which have a combined present value approaching $9 billion. Not only do these facilities wear out over time, but they also become outdated, both technologically and instructionally. FCPS renovates its schools to ensure that students, countywide, have effective and efficient learning environments to thrive and grow.
Read more about the FCPS 2025 Bond Referendum. Learn more about registering to vote. Make a voting plan and vote on Tuesday, November 4th.
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Monday, October 27: C Week; Kindergarten Field Trip to Cox Farms
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Tuesday, October 28: SCA Officer Meeting; 4th - 6th Variety Show Auditions (3 - 4 PM)
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Wednesday, October 29: 3-Hour Early Release for Teacher Planning; SCA Grades 5 & 6 Fall Social (12:15 - 1:15 PM)
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Thursday, October 30: Grade 2 Family Engagement Event; Student Ambassador Lunch; Preschool Parent Book Event (3:15 PM)
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Friday, October 31: End of Quarter 1; Freaky Friday - Costume Day; Kindergarten Parent Engagement Event (8:45 AM); 2-Hour Early Release
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Monday, November 3: D Week; Student Holiday; School Planning Day
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Tuesday, November 4: Student Holiday; Teacher Work Day
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Wednesday, November 5: Grade 5 Field Trip to Colvin Run
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Thursday, November 6: Variety Show Call backs (3:00 PM); PTA Bedtime Stories (6:00 PM)
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Friday, November 7: Navy & Yellow Spirit Day; SCA November Meeting
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Monday, November 10: A Week; LRES Veterans Day Breakfast & Recognition
FCPS 2025-2026 School Year Calendar
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