 It was great to spend a full week back together with our students and settle into our normal rhythm again. Our classrooms were buzzing with learning, and it was a joy to see students engaged and reconnecting with their routines. This week also brought many special celebrations, including Valentine’s Day, the 100th day of school, the 6th Grade Volleyball Tournament, and POG Night! Thank you to all of our families for joining in the celebrations and activities. See all the pictures in the newsletter, but be on the lookout for professional photos coming soon from Friday thanks to Victor O'Neill Photography!
We hope with the warmer temperatures, students can have outdoor recess next week. If the blacktop and playground still have snow on Tuesday, our Building Supervisor, Francisco, will be out trying to shovel and clear snow around 11 AM. He could really use some help on the Teacher Workday. If anyone is around and has a shovel, come by and help clear space for students to play!
As a reminder, Monday is a school holiday (Presidents Day, Lunar Near Year, and the first evening of Ramadan) and Tuesday is a Teacher Workday. We look forward to welcoming students back on Wednesday (which is an early release day at 11:55).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
 💻PTA Meeting: Thank you to everyone who joined us for our virtual meeting on 2/11! We'll "see" you again on March 18! Please email ptavpmembershiplres@gmail.com to check on the status of your PTA membership or JOIN today!
🐔Restaurant Night: Let Chicken Salad Chick take care of your dinner on Thursday, February 19 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Please mention Lemon Road PTA when you're dining in or carrying out. LRES PTA will receive 15% of sales!
🫶Helping Hands: We have two of our biggest events coming up! First, the Staff Volleyball Game on 3/13 and Spring Fair on 4/18. Please email ptavpfundraisinglres@gmail.com to see how you can get involved and help support these exciting events!
From February 18 to March 19, students who are fasting during the day can take school meals home. These kits include one breakfast and one lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.
Families must fill out a request form each week for every student who wants a kit. The first deadline is Wednesday, February 11, for the week of February 16. Please note other important details below:
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Cost: Meals are charged just like a normal school day.
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Pickup: Students must grab their kits at the end of the school day.
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Menu: Kits include school meals that are easy to heat at home.
Visit the Food and Nutrition webpage for forms, deadlines, and other information. Please contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services with any questions at FCPSFNS@fcps.edu or 703-813-4800.
Tired of all the cold weather? Let’s warm up with a little school spirit across the division!
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid is encouraging all FCPS students, teachers, and staff to shake the wrinkles out of their brightest outfits and tropical wear to help brighten everyone’s moods on Thursday, February 19th, 2026.
Marshall High School will be hosting its second annual STEM Night February 24th from 5-8 PM in its cafeteria! Participants include former Lemon Road students.
There will be many activities such as DNA pipe cleaner models, Alka-Seltzer lava lamps, science fair presentations, a visit from their robotics team, and many more!
Marshall has also officially launched their YouTube channel @GCMSTEMStars where they will be posting weekly videos about a range of STEM topics.
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- FCPS at the Olympics
- SR&R Family Survey Open Now
- Divisionwide Spirit Day
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 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; Eco Defense Squad Farmers Market at Dismissal; Odyssey of the Mind Rehearsal in the Cafeteria
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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; Student Experience Survey emailed to grades 3 – 6 students
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Tuesday, February 24: Marshall High School STEM Night (5 - 8 PM)
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Wednesday, February 25: Eco Defense Squad Farmers Market at Dismissal
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Thursday, February 26: Merrifield Orthodontist Visit - 2nd Grade; McLean Honor Band Pyramid Concert; LRES 70th Birthday Recognition at FCPS School Board Meeting
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Friday, February 27: Freaky Friday: Wacky Hair Day; Alden Theater Field Trip Grades K, 1 & 3 (9:30-11:15)
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Wednesday, March 11: Eco Defense Organized SWAP (afterschool)
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Friday, March 13: Victor O’Neill Club Photos; Victor O’Neill Spring Portraits; Lemon Road Staff Volleyball Game (Marshall HS)
FCPS 2025-2026 School Year Calendar
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