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 A-wop-bop-a-loo-bop-a-lop-bam-boom! 🎉 Happy 50th Day of School, 1950s style! Our kinders are lookin' sharp and ready to rumble (with some fun learning, of course!)
 Divided by color, united by fun! We had the best time at our inaugural House Meeting today, officially kicking off the year with a thrilling house-on-house game.
Upcoming Dates
November 10 - PTA Ledo Pizza Spirit Night - 5:00-9:00 PM
November 11 - Veterans Day - NO SCHOOL
November 12 - 3-Hour Early Release - 12:15 Dismissal
November 12 - PTA Meeting - 7:00 PM - Library
November 14 - Outstanding Employee Nomination Deadline
November 19 - Fall Picture Retake Day
November 19 - PTA Bingo Night - 6:00-8:00 PM - Gym
November 20 - Thanksgiving Luncheon
November 26-28 - Thanskgiving Holiday - NO SCHOOL
December 1-5 - Chick-fil-A Spirit Week
December 4 - STEAM Night - 6:00-8:00 PM
Roadrunner Roundup
Dear Roadrunner Families,
We hope you had a chance to connect with your child's teacher at the end of the first quarter. Even with a short week, we managed to kick off the second quarter in a big way with a school-wide House Meeting today. It was a great opportunity for our students to celebrate each other, have some fun, and start earning points for their Houses. Be sure to ask your child about it!
This week, we also took a moment to celebrate our incredible School Psychologist, Leia Reynolds, for School Psych Week. We are so lucky to have her!
This month, we are excited to celebrate Family Engagement Month! As part of our celebration, we are creating a school-wide quilt. Please either stop by the front office to pick up a quilt square (or print one here) to decorate with your family, bring the completed design to the front office. We can't wait to display our collective artwork!
As a reminder, next Wednesday, November 12th, is a three-hour early release day (12:15 dismissal). Students will follow their same dismissal plan that was used on October 29th. If you need to make any changes to your child's dismissal plan, please let the office know or message us on TalkingPoints.
We look forward to an exciting week ahead!
Sincerely,
Christie Yarn, Principal
Alison Butler, Assistant Principal
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Calendar Reminder
Tuesday, November 11, is a school holiday for Veterans Day. All schools and offices are closed.
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Time is Running Out...Nominate Outstanding Little Run Staff Now!
Nominations for the 2025 Little Run Outstanding Employee Awards are officially open!
This is your chance—parents, community members, and students—to shine a spotlight on the amazing dedication and tireless work of the incredible staff right here at Little Run Elementary. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to show your appreciation and help us recognize the best of the best!
🏆 Award Categories: Who Will You Nominate?
We encourage you to consider nominating an outstanding employee in one of the following categories. Think about who has gone above and beyond for our students and school this year!
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Outstanding Teacher: Full-time classroom teachers or librarians with at least three full years of teaching experience.
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Outstanding New Teacher: Full-time classroom teachers or librarians with up to three full years of teaching experience.
- Outstanding Principal
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Outstanding School-Based Leader: An administrator who has served at least one year in their current position and location.
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Outstanding Professional Employee: Staff in a non-instructional position (like our amazing, clinical, or technical support) who supports school leadership and has completed at least one year in their current role.
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Outstanding Operational Employee: Staff in positions that keep the school running smoothly (like our incredible office staff, custodians, food service, bus drivers, and instructional assistants) who meet the required service time.
Hands Off Challenge
At Little Run, we are always working to create a safe and equitable place for everyone. This month, our focus is on teaching the essential skill of respecting personal space and keeping our bodies to ourselves. This important skill helps every student feel safe, respected, and ready to learn.
Please partner with us by reinforcing this message at home! Encourage your child to practice the Little Run Way of being respectful, responsible, and ready to learn.
Thank you for your continued support in building a positive school community!
Celebrating Veterans at Little Run
Thansgiving Luncheon - November 20
Save the Date! Join your children for a special Thanksgiving lunch in the cafeteria on Thursday, November 20. Families are invited to purcase lunch from a special Thanksgiving menu.
Paying for Thanksgiving Lunch: Parents/guests should pay for Thanksgiving lunch using their child's lunch account. Little Run Students should buy lunch as usual.
Please add funds to accounts ahead of time if needed using myschoolbucks.com.
Please see the adjusted lunch schedule below for November 20th!
We look forward this beloved annual tradition!
Federal Impact Aid Survey is now available
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.
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.
FCPS News This Week
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- State Standards of Learning (SOL) Changes
- PSAT/SAT School Day Scores Available
- Resources for Families
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
November Is National Family Engagement Month
Family Engagement Month is a time to remember that parents and caregivers are children’s first and most important teachers, advocates, and nurturers.
The FCPS Family Academy supports the continued success and well-being of each and every student within the FCPS community. The Academy offers a variety of positive and engaging learning opportunities and meaningful connections to transform the FCPS experience into a welcoming environment for all families.
FCPS Family Café Series: Support Your Child’s Growth and Learning
The FCPS Family Academy announces the launch of a monthly series called the FCPS Family Café. These fun and helpful sessions are designed to keep families informed and involved in their child’s education. At Family Café, parents are key partners in helping children succeed. Click on a topic below to register to attend.
✨ FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan Pillar B: Vibrant Home, School, and Community Partnerships, reminds us to empower families through trusting partnerships that sustain a safe, inclusive culture for learning.
Volunteer Registration Update
Due to the overwhelming response from our community, FCPS is temporarily pausing fingerprint requirements for most Level 3 volunteers.
If you are scheduled for an upcoming fingerprinting appointment, please cancel your appointment unless you are a mentor, host parent, or non-parent volunteer having frequent, direct, and unsupervised contact with students, which will still require fingerprinting. FCPS will be charged if individuals miss a fingerprinting appointment without canceling in advance.
Those who have already been fingerprinted will be processed to be eligible for all Level 3 opportunities.
Field trip chaperone opportunities will now be classified as Level 2 (not requiring a background check).
To ensure continuous safety, all new volunteers are required to sign a Volunteer Certification Statement. This statement is a legal attestation confirming you have no history of violent felonies, physical/sexual crimes against children, or crimes of moral turpitude.
Want to volunteer? Visit Volunteer FCPS to find and sign up for volunteer opportunities. Contact Volunteers@fcps.edu with any questions.
Family Academy Offers Opportunities to Support Parents and Guardians
The FCPS Family Academy offers resources and in-person and virtual classes, workshops, webinars, and programs for families. The following webinars and workshops will take place in November:
- ABA Family Training: Prioritizing Skills to Teach at Home
- Co-Parenting: Two Parents, Two Homes (in Spanish)
- Supporting Your Military-Connected Student in Secondary School
- Moving on to Life in the Community
Other Family Resource Center webinars will cover topics such as communication with twice exceptional children, family engagement in the special education process, restorative justice practices in schools and at home, and improving routines.
Visit the Family Academy Catalog to learn more about these and other resources.
📱 Download the New FCPS Mobile App!
The FCPS mobile app offers a customized platform to help keep families connected and informed, directly from their smartphones. You can download the Fairfax County Public Schools mobile app by going to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and searching for “FCPS.”
With the app you can:
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Stay up-to-date: Get the latest news from our school and FCPS.
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View school calendars: See events, activities, holidays, and early dismissals.
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Check school menus: See what’s for lunch and breakfast today, tomorrow, or next week.
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Tap to contact: Quickly call attendance lines or email school staff.
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Access key links: Jump to ParentVUE, Schoology, and the FCPS website in one tap.
Users can access updates and content without having to sign in, making it easy for everyone to stay informed.
Learn more about the new mobile app, including feedback from parents TeAndra Nelson and Roy Dykes.
🩹 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:
- 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.
Little Run Family Directory - Now Digital!
View the 2025-2026 LRES Family & Staff Directory
This year’s PTA-produced directory is available digitally. Please log into your Schoology account, click on Course Dashboard > All Parents/Guardians: Little Run Elementary School. You’ll see the directory at the top of the page.
The directory includes class lists and email addresses for families who opted in to having their information shared.
Join the 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.
Ledo Pizza Spirit Night
Chick-Fil-A Spirit Week
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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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Recognize a FCPS Employee at FCPS Cares
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