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Upcoming Dates
January 12-16 - FCPS Family Math Week
January 15 - Winter Chorus Concert - 2:00 PM
January 19 - No School - Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday
January 19 - PTA FUNDrive - Donation Drop Off - 8:00-10:00 AM
January 21 - Family Coffee - Social Emotional Support - 8:30-9:30 AM
January 22 - SCA Spirit Day - Color Clash Day
January 28 - End of 2nd Quarter - 1:15 Dismissal
January 29 - No School - Teacher Workday
January 30 - No School - Teacher Workday
February 18 - 3-Hour Early Release - 12:15 Dismissal
Roadrunner Roundup
Dear Roadrunner Families,
Welcome back! Our students jumped right into learning this week, and it was wonderful to see their energy as we returned to the classroom. This week, classes focused on reviewing our school-wide expectations, known as The Little Run Way: being Respectful, Responsible, and Ready to Learn. To ensure these values are consistent throughout the building, classes have been visiting several locations across the school to practice what it looks like to follow "The Little Run Way" in every setting.
We would like to extend a warm THANK YOU to our PTA Hospitality Chair, Mrs. McGowan, and all the families who donated to welcome our staff back with a special Warm Welcome Breakfast. Starting the day with such lovely treats was a wonderful way to kick off our first week of the new year!
We are also thrilled to begin 2026 with some exciting news regarding one of our staff members. Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Nadia Ruffner, our Student Information Assistant, who has been named the Outstanding Operational Employee for the Woodson Pyramid! This recognition is well-deserved and highlights the exceptional impact she has on our students, staff, and the entire school community through her many contributions.
Finally, as we navigate these winter months, please ensure students are dressed warmly for outdoor recess. As a reminder, students will go outside unless there are wind chill warnings/advisories or other dangerous conditions.
We look forward to a fantastic and productive second half of the school year!
Sincerely,
Christie Yarn, Principal
Alison Butler, Assistant Principal
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Congratulations to the Woodson Pyramid Outstanding Operational Employee Mrs. Nadia Ruffner!
🧣 Getting Ready for Outdoor Recess
This is a reminder that students spend 30 minutes outdoors during recess each day. Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and/or other cold-weather clothing, gloves, and a hat, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.
Throughout the winter, FCPS and the Little Run administration monitor the weather for very low temperatures, wind chill advisories, and weather warnings which may prevent children from being outside and call for us to shorten the time outside for recess.
If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing our Family Liaison, Maria Ruiz (miruiz@fcps.edu) is happy to support you.
FCPS Family Math Week
Come together as a community for students in K-6 for 5 nights the week of January 12, 2026, with delightful math games and stories - all on your own time and from the comfort of your own home. All content is free and in English and Spanish. Click here to start exploring!
Through rich story-based mathematics experiences, math week offers families an opportunity to experience math, literacy, history, and geography in a positive way. The games and stories feature several countries including Lesotho, Madagascar, Ghana, and China.
To access the games, families should click here and then click on the day of the week and find their child's grade and language.
Families can play for as little as 15 minutes or replay over and over lasting more than an hour on any given night.
Any and ALL math experiences outside of a normal week count. Our goal is for FCPS to experience 3,000,000 minutes of math outside of the school day. Join us!
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Family Coffee: Supporting Students with Social Emotional Learning - January 21
Date: January 21 | Time: 8:30-9:30 AM | Location: Cafeteria
Social-emotional skills are the foundation for student success. Join us for a conversation with Ms. Sutton (Counselor), Ms. Spradlin (Social Worker), and Ms. Reynolds (Psychologist) about the resources we offer at school and how to support your child’s emotional growth at home.
This session will provide a broad overview of our support systems and offer a space for families to connect with our specialists. We look forward to seeing you there!
Please RSVP here.
January SEL Newsletter
SCA Spirit Day - January 22
Woodson High School - Turnpike Night
Cheer on Woodson High School Girls & Boys Basketball team during Turnpike Night!
FCPS News This Week
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- The FCPS Budget Process
- Course Selection
- Language Immersion Lottery
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
Healthy Habits to Reduce the Spread of Flu and Other Germs
Fairfax County is seeing very high levels of influenza (flu) illness. Visits to emergency departments and urgent care centers for flu-like illness have increased, especially among children, and multiple flu outbreaks have occurred in our community and school settings.
Consider these tips from the Fairfax County Health Department to help reduce the spread of flu and other germs.
PTA FUNDrive
LRES PTA is hosting a fundraiser by collecting gently used household items. The school earns a donation check based on the total weight of items collected.
Collection Timeline: The FUNDrive runs through MLK Day of Service, January 19th.
How to Participate: Set aside unwanted items during your end-of-year cleaning. Store items according to the instructions on the provided flyer.
Where and when to drop off: Little Run parking lot on January 19th from 8-10 am
Community Support: This event is open to the entire LRES community. The more we collect, the more the school earns!
Contact:For questions, please email volunteer@littlerunpta.org.
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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.
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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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