 We appreciated everyone's flexibility and patience last week as we experience some very unusual weather! Thank you for helping by clearing bus stops and walking with students to ensure a safe arrival. Despite the limited hours, our staff and students worked hard to prioritize learning across all grades. Most of the midyear assessments are complete and should be available for review in ParentVue soon. We are seeing great student achievement growth in reading through iReady and VALLSS and math through MAP data.
This week there are two events we hope you can join - the February PTA Meeting is on Wednesday (virtual) then our school-wide Portrait of a Graduate Night is on Thursday from 5:30 - 7:00 at Lemon Road.
Hoping for a full week of learning with our lions. Thank you for your partnership ~ Mrs. Castillo
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Students in grades 3 - 6 across FCPS will receive a link to the Student Experience Survey in their FCPS email on February 23. Parents may access the electronic opt-out form at this link.
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Remaining 3-Hour Early Release Wednesdays for the school year are: February 18, March 18, April 22, and May 13.
- Help us appreciate 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.
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If you have a child who will be 5 years old by September 30, 2026, please use the online registration tool to register them for Kindergarten.
 Mark your calendars! POG Night is this Thursday from 5:30 - 7:00 PM and an event for all students & families. This is an opportunity for our school community to share the work we are doing so all students demonstrate the Portrait of a Graduate attributes of goal directed & resilient, communicator, collaborator, critical & creative thinker, and ethical & global citizens.
 💻PTA Meeting: Our next general membership meeting will be on Wednesday, February 11 at 7:00. This is another VIRTUAL MEETING, so it is just a click away! Our featured speaker will be Zoe Ellis, an educator and founder of The Reading Elevation Blueprint. Hope to "see" you there!
🐔Restaurant Night: Chicken Salad Chick is what's for dinner on February 19 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Please be sure to mention "Lemon Road PTA" and we'll receive 15% of their sales for the evening!
🦁Spirit Wear: THANK YOU to everyone who placed orders! Spirit Hero has already started working on our gear and everything will be delivered to LRES within a few weeks!
🍋Membership: We currently have 235 members in the PTA this school year, but we're always hoping to grow! Joining the PTA is just a click away!
 Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about Black History month.
From February 18 to March 19, 2026, a Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) waiver allows students fasting during the school day to request take-home meal kits. These kits include a complete school breakfast and lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.
Important Meal Kit Information:
- Kits are charged based on a student’s meal status (Free, Reduced, or Paid).
- Students may claim one breakfast and one lunch kit per day.
- Students who eat a meal at school during the day are not eligible for a take-home kit on the same day.
- Kits are distributed at the end of the school day. Students must pick up their own kits; adults are not permitted to collect them.
Forms must be submitted on time to receive meal kits for the following week. Parents or guardians must submit a weekly request form via the FCPS FNS website by the deadlines:
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February 11, 2026 for week of February 18, 2026
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February 16, 2026 for the week of February 23, 2026
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February 23, 2026 for the week of March 2, 2026
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March 2, 2026 for the week of March 9, 2026
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March 9, 2026 for the week of March 16, 2026
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Register for Kindergarten and join Kindergarten Orientation
- Share Your Thoughts on the Budget
- Help Keep Our Schools Phone-Free
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, February 9: D Week; February SCA Meeting; Quarter 2 Progress Report Grades available on ParentVue
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Wednesday, February 11: Return of LRES Eco Defense Farmer's Market at Dismissal; General PTA Meeting by Zoom (7 PM)
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Thursday, February 12: Portrait of a Graduate Night (5:30 - 7:00 PM)
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Friday, February 13: LRES Navy & Yellow Spirit Day; Yearbook Candid Photos taken throughout School; Grade 6 Volleyball Tournament
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Monday, February 16: School Holiday
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Tuesday, February 17: Teacher Workday
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Wednesday, February 18: A Week; 3-Hour Early Release
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Thursday, February 19: FCPS county-wide Tropical Spirit Day; Chicken Salad Chick Fundraiser
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Monday, February 23: B WEEK
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Tuesday, February 24: Marshall High School STEM Night (6 - 8 PM)
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Wednesday, March 11: Eco Defense Organized SWAP (afterschool)
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Friday, March 13: Lemon Road Staff Volleyball Game (Marshall HS)
FCPS 2025-2026 School Year Calendar
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