 This week, we were busy with many midyear assessments taking place across all grade levels. These assessments provide valuable information that helps teachers monitor and student progress and plan instruction to support students. Student reports will be shared with parents at the close of the window - both on ParentVue and printed and sent home in Wednesday folders (in a few weeks).
Thank you to the families who attended our PTA meeting on Wednesday. The PTA welcomed a community partner Ambreen Rizvi, Founder & President Brigade of Mercy, and Mrs. Busch shared some STEAM and Eco Defense Updates! See below for other PTA updates.
SEL Screener results posted in ParentVue (under Documents) for families of 3rd - 6th graders. If you would like assistance interpreting the results, check out the SEL Screener Family Guide which provides you with tips about how to talk with your student about the SEL Screener. If you have any questions about your child’s SEL Screener results, please contact Ms. Gray (School Counselor) at ergray@fcps.edu.
A big thank you to families who have donated drinks & snacks for our staff! On Friday, they appreciated the staff lounge refrigerator stocked with iced coffee drinks, sodas, sparkling water, and k-cups. We appreciate you.
As a reminder, all FCPS schools and offices will be closed on tomorrow to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We look forward to seeing everyone back on Tuesday!
- Log into Schoology to see how your child is doing in Benchmark Assessments. Find directions here.
- Remaining Early Release Wednesdays for the school year are: February 18, March 18, April 22, and May 13.
- Help us recognize our staff! Donate snacks/drinks that will be shared with the staff using specific staff favorites or anything you have on hand.
- Register to volunteer/chaperone at Lemon Road. Visit the Volunteer FCPS website or contact Mrs. Olsavsky at enolsavsky@fcps.edu.
- Add money to your child's lunch account through MySchoolBucks, check out the menu, and apply for Free and Reduced-Price Meals here.
- Nominate a Lemon Road staff member for a FCPS Cares recognition!
- Have your child log minutes of ST Math, Lexia, Khan Academy, or Varsity Tutors to keep up with learning throughout the winter. Access all through Lemon Road Student Links (some apps require logging in through Clever). There are many learning, typing, and researching apps available.
 Recently Lemon Road students explored Evo Ozobot programming in STEAM with Mrs. Busch! Using colorful lines and specific color combinations, students were able to direct this tiny robot to go fast, disco spin, moonwalk, and more!
 Would you like some native flower seeds from the Eco Defense Squad? Fill out this Google Form and we’ll send them home with your child!
Native Seed Sign Up
Join us for Lemon Road’s 2nd annual Chop Chef event at POG Night on February 12th. Would you like to try your chef skills against the other contestants? Email Mrs. Busch (klbusch@fcps.edu) if you’d like more information or want to compete.
 Our 5th graders were buzzing with excitement as they explored simple circuits and successfully lit light bulbs during a hands-on science experiment. These engaging activities help students build curiosity, problem-solving skills, and a strong foundation in STEAM learning.
🎬Movie Night: We're looking forward to our final Movie Night of the year on Friday! Voting is underway and will end on Wednesday, so send in coins with your kids if they would like to vote on the movie selection. The winning movie will be announced on the Friday Morning News Show. Doors open at 6:30 and the movie begins at 7:00 in the gym. Please remember an adult must attend and remain at Lemon Road for the full event. If you can volunteer your time or donate concessions, we'd appreciate it! Please sign up HERE.
🎨Baroody Camps: The winter session was bumped back one week to allow more students to sign up for after school enrichment opportunities, so registration will close today. If you've been on the fence, now is the time to sign up HERE.
🐔Restaurant Night: We're excited for our second Restaurant Night of the school year on Thursday, February 19 at Chicken Salad Chick from 4:00-8:00 p.m. More information will be shared in February, but get it on your calendar now!
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Superintendent Updates on Boundaries and AI
- Healthy Habits to Avoid Illness
- Enhancing Safety & Security for all Students & Staff
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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Monday, January 19: A Week - No School: MLK Day
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Thursday, January 22: Kilmer Middle School Course Selection Visit
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Friday, January 23: Freaky Friday: Jersey/Sports Day; PTA Winter Indoor Movie Night
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Monday, January 26: B Week; Art Museum Field Trip: Mrs. Straw & Mrs. Caccavale's Classes
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Tuesday, January 27: Art Museum Field Trip: Mrs. Doble & Mrs. Dickey-Dunn's Classes
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Wednesday, January 28: End of Quarter 2; 2 Hour Early Release
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Thursday, January 29: FCPS Staff Development Day: Student Holiday
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Friday, January 30: FCPS Teacher Work Day; Student Holiday
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Monday, February 2: C WEEK
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Thursday, February 5: Quarter 2 Progress Reports in ParentVue
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Wednesday, February 11: Farmers Market Returns at Dismissal; PTA General Meeting
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Thursday, February 12: Portrait of a Graduate Night (K - 6 Family Event)
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Wednesday, February 18: 3-Hour Early Release; Odyssey of the Mind Rehearsal
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Thursday, February 19: PTA Restaurant Night – Chicken Salad Chick
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