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 January 29, 2026
From the Principal’s Pen
Dear Laurel Hill Families,
We hope you are all safe and staying warm in the midst of the winter weather! The upcoming weekend will certainly determine our status for Monday. Please stay abreast of the district's alerts and notifications. Please help us share with families that may not subscribe to our newsletter that this is one of our main sources for communication to the school community. They can subscribe here.
Although students have been home for the snow days, a list of resources has been compiled for students and families in case they or someone they know needs assistance while schools are closed for winter weather. Please visit FCPS’ winter resources page for information on academic support, mental health support, and county resources related to food, clothing, housing, and other needs.
We encourage students to take advantage of fun learning opportunities during snow or inclement weather days. Consider these winter activities to blend education and play at home. Additionally, FCPS has extended the 2nd quarter to accommodate missing time due to the snow days. See the information below. You can also reach out to your child's teacher with specific questions pertaining to this extension and assignments.
Sincerely,
Janice Dalton, Principal
Addison Smith, Assistant Principal
Thmeaka Traylor, Assistant Principal
 Save the Date
Jan 29 Staff Development Day (No School for Students)
Jan 30 Teacher Work Day (No School for Students)
Feb 10 PTA Meeting @ 7pm (Internet Safety @ 6pm)
Feb 16 Presidents Day-No School
Feb 17 Teacher Workday (No School for Students)
Feb 25 3-hour Early Release Wednesday- School ends 1:05pm
Mar 5 Literacy/STEAM Night (more information forthcoming)
Apr 10 Kindergarten Registration 2:00-3:30pm
2025-26 school year calendar
 Outstanding Principal of the Year for Region 4
Congratulations to our very own, Principal Janice Dalton, who has been named Outstanding Principal of the Year for Region 4. Ms. Dalton leads with high expectations for all and has built strong systems of accountability that ensure students receive a high-quality education. We are so proud of her! The impact she has on our school, our community, our region, and our district is unmatched! Congratulations, Principal Dalton!
 Weather video is linked here.
Not only do our custodial staff maintain the upkeep of the inside of our school building, they are also making sure that the school grounds are safe for students and staff to return! Lions, tigers, and SNOW BOULDERS...Oh My!
End-of-Quarter
Due to the recent loss of instructional days, the final day of the second quarter has been moved to Tuesday, February 3.
Teachers may continue second-quarter assessments through February 3 and will share any specific changes with students and families through Schoology. Students in semester courses will continue attending first-semester classes through February 3. Dr. Reid’s letter to the community about the end-of-quarter adjustments contains more details.
SIS ParentVUE will be unavailable for students and parents during end-of-quarter updates from Tuesday, February 3, at 4 p.m. until Monday, February 9, at 6 a.m. (These dates have been updated with the later end of quarter date.)
See the complete school year calendar.
Snow Day Meal Kits: Feeding Students During Inclement Weather
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) makes sure every student has healthy meals, even when schools are closed for snowy weather. In an effort to support students who may be experiencing food insecurity, Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) is providing Snow Day Meal Kits on Wednesday, January 28 to Friday, January 30.
These kits include everything a student needs for the day. Each kit contains:
- Two school meals
- Two healthy snacks
The meals in these kits are the same nutritious foods served on our regular school menus.
Meal kits are available for all children under the age of 18. There is no cost for these meals. Only one kit can be given per child. Children do not need to be present to pick up the kits. No proof of eligibility or identification is required.
Find Your Pickup Location
Parents and guardians can visit the following schools on Wednesday, January 28 to Friday, January 30 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to collect their student’s meal kit:
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School Site
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Meal Kit Pickup Location
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Annandale HS
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Door 1
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Falls Church HS
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Door 1
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Herndon HS
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Door 1
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Mount Vernon HS
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Door 1
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Dogwood ES
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Main Entrance
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London Towne ES
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Main Entrance
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Lynbrook ES
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Main Entrance
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Are you overwhelmed with TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat? Informed and involved parents are the best defense! Please come listen to Officer Capizzi speak about Internet Safety. The February PTA meeting will follow immediately afterwards.
  Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…
There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:
- Determine eligibility.
- Identify your local school.
- Gather documents.
- Fill out forms.
- Schedule an appointment.
After the appointment at the school (the student and one caregiver must be present), the student will be ready for orientation or any other introductory events our school may host. Read more about the registration process. For more information, please email/call our student information assistant/registrar, Sarah Orlick at 703-551-5303.
Try Online RegistrationParents may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process. When registering, parents will create or log in to an existing SIS ParentVUE account.
📚 Halfway Through Seeing Different Perspectives in Language Arts 📚
We are halfway through Benchmark Unit 4 in Language Arts! Across grade levels, students have learned how perspective shapes storytelling and understanding. Connect with your child’s learning at school with these fun questions and hands-on activities at home:
- Question: If you could be one of the characters from one of this unit’s readings, who would you choose and why?
- Activity: Have your child write or dictate a diary entry from the perspective of a book character.
At the end of the unit, your child will take their unit magazine home. The magazine includes an activity calendar with fun ways to help students build on what they’re learning at each grade level. You can also find information on how to support your child’s reading at home on the Benchmark Families website.
 Registration opens next week for the Girls on the Run program at Laurel Hill Elementary. By using a curriculum that creatively integrates physical activity with life lessons, Girls on the Run empowers girls to develop the confidence and character they need to become strong and healthy young adults. Registration for the spring 2026 program is open February 2 - February 23, and the season will run from the week of March 2 through May 17. The standard program fee is $210, however, we do offer adjusted program fees based on a sliding scale according to family income. Financial assistance is also available for families in need. For more information, go to the Girls on the Run of NOVA website (https://www.girlsontherun.org/) or contact the Girls on the Run team’s head coach, Christina Tremblay, via her email.
 
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