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 The Green, Blue, and Yellow Houses met on Wednesday for some "Bigs and Littles" collaboration. It was all hands on deck as students worked together to design their House shields and strengthen our school bond! 💚💙💛
Lights, camera, action! 🎬✨ Our students are putting our updated news show equipment - made possible by the Educate Fairfax grant - to great use! See below to learn more about the fun new tools we received!
Upcoming Dates
February 23 - Girls on the Run Registration Closes
February 25 - 2026-2027 Preschool Open House - 1:00 PM
February 25 - Black History Month Celebration - Woodson HS - 6:00 PM
February 25 - PTA Meeting - Library - 7:00 PM
March 4 - Literacy Night - 5:15 PM
March 18 - 3-Hour Early Release - 12:15 PM Dismissal
March 19 - Yearbook Ordering Deadline
March 20 - No School - Eid al-Fitr & Nowruz
March 27 - End of 3rd Quarter - 1:15 PM Dismissal
April 10 - Kindergarten Open House - 2:00 PM
Roadrunner Roundup
Dear Roadrunner Families,
We have had a wonderful, though short, productive week of school here at Little Run! It was a joy to see our students participating in their House meetings this week. These meetings provide a special opportunity for our students to meet and collaborate with their peers across all grade levels, further strengthening our school community.
Today was also Spring Picture Day, and our students looked so sharp! We loved seeing everyone’s bright smiles throughout the building.
As we continue to prioritize the safety of our students and staff, please take a moment to review the information provided below regarding our new Visitor Management System for family visits.
Looking ahead to next week, we hope to see many of you at our PTA meeting on Wednesday. Getting involved with the PTA is a fantastic way to support our school and stay connected.
Sincerely,
Christie Yarn, Principal
Alison Butler, Assistant Principal
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Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence
Families and community members are invited to reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and uplift the voices shaping our future at FCPS’ Second Annual Black History Month Celebration. Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence will take place on Wednesday, February 25, at 6 p.m., at Carter G. Woodson High School.
The event will honor the rich history, strength, and contributions of the Black community through inspiring student performances and a powerful keynote address by Rev. Vernon C. Walton, pastor of First Baptist Church of Vienna. Light refreshments will be available.
Updated News Show Equipment!
A HUGE thank you to Educate Fairfax for their generous grant that allowed us to purchase updated news show equipment that was limiting student creativity and production quality. These upgrades empower students to take full ownership of the live broadcast process, from writing and directing to filming and on-air delivery. Our goal is for students to confidently manage every aspect of the show by year's end, building real-world media, communication and leadership skills along the way.
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New Visitor Management System
We are excited to announce that our school is now using the new Raptor Visitor Management System (VMS). This upgrade is part of our school’s and FCPS’ ongoing commitment to enhancing school safety and streamlining the process for visitors at our school. The VMS ensures that no visitor is on the sex offender registry.
For most visitors, the user experience will be the same when you check in at the front office.
But now there is also an app, which can make check-ins even faster at school. Visitors who choose to download the RaptorSafe App and create a Raptor Passport can pre-verify their information before they get to school. The app will give you a QR code you can use when you check in at school.
If you have questions or need assistance with the new system, please contact our front office. Thank you for your partnership in keeping our schools safe!
Join Us For Literacy Night - March 4
 Join us for Camp Read a Lot
Little Run's Family Literacy Night!
When: March 4 from 5:15-7:30 PM
Details:
4:30-5:45 PM - Scholastic Book Fair Open for Shopping (Library)
5:15-5:45 PM - PTA will be selling Pizza & drinks (Cafeteria)
5:45-7:30 PM - Family Literacy Stations (Various locations)
We hope to see you there for a fun night of reading!
LAST CALL - Join Little Run Girls on the Run
Registration is now open for the Girls on the Run program at Little Run 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 (www.gotrnova.org) or contact the Girls on the Run team’s head coach, Sarah Gentry, at sbgentry@fcps.edu.
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2026-2027 Preschool Open House - February 25
Order the 2025-2026 Little Run Yearbook Today!
Yearbooks are $13 - make sure to order before March 19th!
1. Visit www.strawbridge.net
2. Click Order Pictures & Yearbooks & enter code: YB32736
3. Enter your name & email, then click Access Yearbook.
4. Enter your student's information and click Submit Details.
5. Select your prodcut and quantity. Click View Cart to proceed to checkout.
Click here for more information!
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 each school may host. Read more about the registration process. For more information, contact our student information assistant, Nadia Ruffner, at nruffner@fcps.edu or 703-503-3500 with any questions.
💻 Try Online Registration
Parents 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.
Learn About Kindergarten at Little Run!
Our kindergarten open house is being held on April 10th at 2:00 PM to give parents of students entering school in August an opportunity to learn more about kindergarten at our school.
We recognize that parents are their children’s first teachers. Resources on the School Readiness and Transition to Kindergarten webpage provide parents with ways to support their children to help ensure a smooth transition to kindergarten.
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Rising 7th Grade - Frost MS Information
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Celebrating Our Students
- Summer Camp and Learning
- New High School Name
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
Register Today With Volunteer FCPS
Volunteer FCPS allows individuals to search and register for volunteer opportunities. It helps ensure a safe, consistent, and welcoming environment here at Little Run. All volunteers must:
- Create a profile in Volunteer FCPS.
- Register for opportunities through Volunteer FCPS.
- Sign in and out of schools using the visitor kiosk.
At the Volunteer FCPS site, you can complete a volunteer orientation. Visit the Volunteer FCPS Frequently Asked Questions for more informatio
Meal Kits for Fasting Students
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.
Prepare for Summer Learning and Fun for Students
Registration is open or will be available soon for summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.
Career and Technical Education and Institute for the Arts Camps
Career and Technical Education camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Robinson Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Tuition assistance is available to FCPS families eligible for free or reduced meals.
Tech Adventure Camp (TAC) is a week-long exploratory camp that allows current K-5 students to explore STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), culinary, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. Watch this video about CTE camps. Registration is open through Friday, June 5.
Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA) is a weekly fine and performing arts camp for students in grades K-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students attend four daily classes in dance, music, theater, and visual arts and work with experienced educators who create engaging, fun classes.
New this year: Students in the above camps can also register for aftercare, which is available from 2 to 5 p.m.
More News and Updates on-the-Go With the FCPS App
Gone are the days of digging through emails or hunting for bookmarks. The FCPS app provides a custom experience that is both powerful and easy to use. Here’s how it makes life easier:
Customized for Your Family: Do you have students at two (or more!) schools? You can "follow" multiple schools to get a feed of news, notices, and events.
No Sign-In Required: Access essential content like district-wide announcements, live updates, and school calendars instantly. There’s no password to remember, and no login is required.
Real-Time Notifications: Get push notifications for urgent updates including weather announcements.
Everything in One Place: From bell schedules and staff directories to athletic event locations and school menus, the app is a central hub for all things FCPS.
To ensure every family stays informed, the app supports automatic translation for more than 100 languages. Learn more about the app or download it today from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
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Upcoming PTA Meeting - February 26 - 7:00 PM
Curious about what’s coming up this spring? Join us in the Little Run Library on February 26th at 7:00 PM for our next PTA meeting! It’s the perfect chance to get the inside scoop on upcoming events, share your ideas, and connect with other families. We’d love to see you there!
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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