 Last week was cut a day short but another snow day - hopefully our last for the year! Monday's snow was great for building snowmen and sledding at Lemon Road! It was great seeing so many families there.
On Thursday evening, I represented Lemon Road as we were recognized for celebrating 70 years! It was a fantastic evening being with colleagues celebrating many years of education and impacting our future. Be sure to order a commemorative 70th Birthday LRES Shirt here! Proceeds will go to purchasing new tents that were ruined by the snow in February.
Last week our 2nd Grade Classes welcomed George Mason University into their math classes as a hands-on extension to their current geometry unit. Fourth grade classes will also welcome this learning opportunity in the next few weeks.
Kindergarten, grade 1, and grade 3 students attended a field trip to the Alden Theater to see the Honolulu Theater for Youth put on "The Great Race: The Story of the Chinese Zodiac" an origin story and Chinese folktale. Soon, our 6th grade will attend First Woman LLC's production of "Hero: The Boy from Troy" about the civil rights movement.
On Thursday, members of our staff safety team attended an annual training on safety practices and procedures. We appreciate these opportunities to learn new skills and reinforce old practices. On Friday, we saw many show off their crazy hair to celebrate February birthdays and we welcomed Merrifield Orthodontics to our 2nd grade classrooms. Another local pediatric dentist will be vising K, 1, and 3rd grade classrooms soon!
Thank you for your involvement, engagement, and partnership!
 The Lemon Road staff are excited to play in the LRES Staff Volleyball Game on Friday, March 13 at Marshall High School. The staff playing in the game are wearing special 70th Birthday Lemon Road shirts with the neon logo above! If any Lemon Road students, staff, or family members want to purchase the shirt to wear to the big game or for spring spirit wear, orders will be accepted through Wednesday, March 4 for delivery before the game. Here is the link to place an order for a shirt and purchase tickets for the volleyball game! Proceeds from shirt orders will go towards replacing our outdoor tents used for lunch, outdoor learning, and events!
Team Lemons (Navy Shirts)
- Ms. Aladhami
- Ms. Buchanan
- Ms. Burke
- Mrs. Crane
- Mrs. Denny
- Mrs. Kellogg
- Mr. Ortiz
- Mr. Raines
- Ms. Ulsh
- Mr. Van Trees
- Mrs. Van Trees
Team Lions (Gray Shirts)
- Mr. Bermudez (Mr. E)
- Mrs. Callanen
- Mrs. Carlin
- Mrs. Castillo
- Mr. Chen
- Ms. Hagerty
- Ms. Hagy
- Mr. Hickman
- Mrs. Maitre
- Mrs. Thibaudeau
- Mrs. Thompson
We hope everyone can make the big game! Tickets are $8 using the presale link here through March 10 or $10 at the door. Families that require a cash option or scholarship should contact Family Liaison Ms. Reyes Gomez at kereyesgomez@fcps.edu. Place shirt orders by Wednesday, March 5 to have in time for the game!
 We welcome back Victor O'Neill Studios to take professional pictures of all our clubs, spring portraits of individual students, a sixth grade panoramic photo, and a photo of our staff on Friday, March 13. Be on the lookout for a sign up genius for parent volunteers this day - we need several! Here are a few reminders and links to help the day go smoothly:
- Students that are in the SCA, Patrols, Eco Defense Squad, News Crew, Student Ambassadors, Band, Strings, Chorus, or other school clubs must wear or bring their polo for participation in the club photos
- Any student that has not taken a professional picture this year will have their portait taken for the yearbook
- Any parent may request their child take a portrait by completing this form and/or let your child's teacher know
- Click this link to purchase the 6th grade panoramic photo as a keepsake
Your student's online gallery will be available approximately one week after picture day. If you have any questions leading up to picture day, please reach out to Victor O’Neill Studios by emailing Underclass@vosphoto.com.
Have you registered to volunteer through the Volunteer FCPS website ? If so, we hope you can support two important learning spaces in our school — the library and art room!
Library Volunteers: Help keep our shelves organized and ready for student readers! Volunteers are asked to commit to one 30-minute shift per week. After a brief initial meeting with Ms. Burke, you may come in at any time during the school day that fits your schedule. To get started, please contact Ms. Burke at goburke@fcps.edu to set up a 15-minute orientation meeting.
Art Room Volunteers: We are also seeking volunteers to assist during art classes, especially for grades 1–3. Volunteers will help distribute and collect folders, art supplies, and artwork, and may support students with simple art skills. If you’re interested or have questions, please contact Ms. Norton at ksnorton@fcps.edu.
Thank you for supporting our students and helping our programs thrive!
 🏐Staff Volleyball Game: We are gearing up for one of our biggest fundraisers of the year on Friday, March 13! Yes, FRIDAY THE 13TH! Tickets are available for presale ($8) through March 10, and then they will be available for purchase at the door for $10. Doors open at 6:15 and first serve is at 7:00! You can also purchase a limited edition Lemon Road Volleyball shirt for $15!
🦁All Hands on Deck: Big events mean big help! If you are able to volunteer your time, talents, or concessions (snacks, sweet treats, drinks) for the Volleyball Game on March 13, we appreciate anything you're able to provide! You can sign up here to volunteer. We need volunteers to help set up (5:00-6:00), run concessions, and clean up.
💗Staff Appreciation Week: The Hospitality Committee is already planning for Staff Appreciation Week (SAW), which is the first week in May. If you're interested in being on the SAW Committee, please email lemonroadpta@gmail.com or lemonroadptapresident@gmail.com.
⭐Calling All Dancers: Marshall High School Dance Team is hosting a spring Juniors clinic on March 14th from 12-3 pm! At the clinic, Marshall Dance Juniors will meet the team, play games, and learn dance team skills and choreography! Open to all K - 8 students - no dance experience required, but content will be tailored to participants' skill levels. Sign up via the link HERE by 3/7! Questions? Contact GCMDanceTeam@gmail.com.
 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. Please download the RaptorSafe App to your mobile phone so that you can quickly sign in as a visitor or volunteer at Lemon Road.
For most visitors, the user experience will be the same when you check-in at the front office.
We are excited to begin using the New RaptorSafe system to keep our building safe and to know who is visiting.
 FCPS is excited to welcome The StudyPro at 10AM on March 11 for a conversation around executive functioning. In this talk we will break down what's really getting in the way and how parents can help to:
- Recognize and identify EF challenges
- Reduce the friction that keeps kids stuck
- Support your child with strategies for planning, time management, and managing work
You'll leave with strategies to reduce homework stress and bolster developing EF skills, and improve relationships. Register here!
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 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.
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.
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Monday, March 2: C Week; Grade 3 Literacy Walk Throughs with Region 5 Office
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Wednesday, March 4: PTA Board Meeting; Eco Defense Farmers Market (2:45 – 3:15)
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Thursday, March 5: George Mason Math Event – Grade 4; Region 5 Executive Principal Visit; SCA Office Meeting (12:35)
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Friday, March 6: Navy & Yellow Spirit Day; 6th Grade Field Trip to Alden Theater
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Monday, March 9: D Week; March SCA Meeting
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Wednesday, March 11: First Grade Family Engagement Event (12:30 PM); Quarter 3 Interims Sent Home in Wednesday Folders; Eco Defense Organized SWAP (afterschool); March PTA Meeting (7 PM)
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Friday, March 13: Polo Day; Victor O’Neill Club Photos; Victor O’Neill Spring Portraits; Sixth Grade Panoramic Photo; Lemon Road Staff Volleyball Game (Marshall HS Doors Open 6:15)
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Wednesday, March 18: 3-Hour Early Release
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Thursday, March 26: Grade 6 Field Trip to Philadelphia
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Friday, March 27: Tysons West Dentistry Classroom Visits
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Friday, April 10: FCPS School Planning Day; Kindergarten Orientation
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