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This week, fifth grade scientists learned how to calculate magnification and use real microscopes, practicing flexible thinking when what they expected to see didn't always match what appears under the lens.Thank you to the Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Sciences for loaning us the microscopes!
Upcoming Dates
February 27 - March 6 - Little Run Book Fair
March 4 - Literacy Night - 5:15 PM
March 4 - Book Fair Family Night - 4:30-5:45 PM
March 6 - Book Fair Family Purcahse Time - 7:45-8:15 AM
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,
What a week it has been here at Little Run! While it was a shortened week due to the quick snow storm, we were so happy to see the students get back outside to play in the sunshine during recess—FINALLY!
We want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our PTA Meeting last night. Your partnership is invaluable in making our school a wonderful place for our children to grow. We are also incredibly grateful to the many volunteers who have already signed up for the book fair. Check out the Book Fair informaiton below for more details!
It was exciting to see some of our students get a "preview" of the book fair today, and others will have their chance to start next week. Please be sure to check below for more specific details regarding student shopping times.
Looking ahead to next week, we are so excited to welcome our families to Camp Read-a-Lot, our family literacy night, this coming Wednesday! It promises to be a wonderful evening centered around the joy of reading, and we hope to see you there!
It is hard to believe that March begins this weekend! We are hopeful that the new month brings even more warm weather and sunny days ahead.
As always, thank you for being such a wonderful part of the Little Run family!
Sincerely,
Christie Yarn, Principal
Alison Butler, Assistant Principal
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 FCPS was honored to have Annelise W. (6th grade) perform at the second annual Black History Month Celebration this week. Annelise sang A Change is Gonna Come (originally by Sam Cooke) for a packed audience, highlighting her beautiful talent along with Black History.
 Some of our Roadrunners had a blast previewing the shelves today and spotting their next favorite reads. Everyone will have the opportunity to preview the book fair by next week. We are looking forward to an amazing week of browsing and building our home libraries!
Little Run Book Fair - 2/27-3/6
The 2026 Little Run Book Fair is underway! The Book Fair is an important fundraiser, supporting the school and classroom libraries. Students are currently previewing the sale in the library with their classes and they will be able to purchase books beginning March 4th!
The Book Fair Family Night is March 4th from 4:30-5:45PM, the PTA will have pizza for purchase beginning at 5:15PM. There will also be Family Purchase Time on March 6th from 7:45-8:15 AM.
Volunteers Needed!
We still need volunteers to support all Book Fair activities! Volunteers are necessary to help make this event a success; thank you in advance for your support! Please sign up here to support a classroom visit to the Book Fair, run a register or serve pizza on Book Fair Family Night/Literacy Night, or help with set-up/break-down. Questions? Contact Megan Anderson.
Shop Online Now!
Visit the Scholastic Book Fair website to view the available merchandise for this year beginning February 26th, and shop anytime until March 6th.
New this year - Give Back!
Little Run families have an opportunity to give back. By contributing to Share the Fair, you help more of our students take home a new book! Please consider giving if you’re able when you fund your child's Book Fair eWallet or at the register.
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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)
5:15-6:00 PM - PTA will be selling Pizza & drinks (Cafeteria)
6:00-7:30 PM - Family Literacy Stations (Various locations)
Pizza will continue to be available thorughout the evening for purchase. We hope to see you there for a fun night of reading!
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!
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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📌 Mark Your Calendars - Spring SOL Testing
To help our students stay on track and ensure testing runs smoothly, please note the below dates!
We kindly ask that you avoid scheduling doctor appointments or vacations on these days.
Thank you for your support!
Woodson Unified Basketball Presents: Freaky Friday Fanquest
When: March 13th
-5:00PM Tailgate
-6:30PM Teacher Obstacle Course
-7:00PM Games
Where: Woodson High School
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- The FCPS Budget
- School Safety
- Community Conversations
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
Community Conversations: Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid
As a listening leader, connecting with community members across our school division is critical to Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Dr. Reid’s Community Conversations are opportunities for you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Events will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) on:
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Tuesday, March 3, at Waples Mill Elementary School.
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Tuesday, March 17, from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m., at Glen Forest Elementary School.
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Monday, March 23, at Ravensworth Elementary School.
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Monday, April 13, at Belle View Elementary School.
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Monday, April 20, Westgate Elementary School.
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Wednesday, April 22, at Crestwood Elementary School.
Child care and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.
Pre-K and Early Head Start Programs
FCPS Pre-K and Early Head Start programs provide a high-quality early learning experience for qualifying children with economic and educational risk factors, ages 6 weeks to 4 years, living in Fairfax County.
- Pre-K prioritizes 4-year-old applicants but also accepts applications for children who will be 3 years old by September 30 of the same year.
- Early Head Start is located at three elementary schools — Clearview, Crestwood, and Dogwood — and accepts applications from pregnancy to 2 years old.
Families are encouraged to apply as soon as possible; space is limited and provided based on need, not on a first-come, first-served basis.
Applications are accepted online, by email, by mail, or in person at the program office at 7423 Camp Alger Avenue, Falls Church, Virginia 22042.
If you have a question about the application process or status, please call 703-208-7900 (English) or 703-208-7901 (Spanish).
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Celebrating the Power of School Breakfast
Multiple studies show that school breakfasts are important in supporting overall student health by improving students’ diets and combating food insecurity. Students who eat school breakfast consume more fruit and fiber than their peers.
This National School Breakfast Week, FCPS Food and Nutrition Services reminds families that they are dedicated to providing flavorful, healthy, sustainable, and student-focused meals. New menu items have been launched this year based on student feedback.
Would you like to know what’s for breakfast? Nutrition Services has printable menus available.
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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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
PTA homepage
Recognize a FCPS Employee at FCPS Cares
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