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Greetings Laurel Ridge Families,
What a week it has been at Laurel Ridge! We have certainly seen the "wild" side of our local weather, transitioning from spring-like sunshine to chilly gusts in the blink of an eye. I am so excited to see many of you tomorrow morning for our annual Run for the Ridge! Whether you are sprinting for a personal best or enjoying a brisk walk with neighbors, this event is such a wonderful way to celebrate our vibrant school community. As we look toward next week, please mark your calendars for Math Madness Family Night on Wednesday. It’s going to be an evening full of energy where you can learn hands-on games and activities to support your child’s numeracy skills at home.
A key part of our students' success, both in math and across all subjects, is consistent school attendance. Every day a Lion is in the building is an opportunity for collaborative learning and social growth that simply cannot be replaced. Being here on time and ready to learn ensures your child feels connected and confident. To help your child reflect on their week, try a "High-Low-Buffalo" dinner conversation tonight: ask them for one "high" point of their day, one "low" point, and one "buffalo"—something random or funny that happened. This specific prompt often yields much more insight than a standard "How was your day?"
Thank you for your continued partnership and for making Laurel Ridge such a special place to learn and grow.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Megan Counts
Laurel Ridge Elementary Principal
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Upcoming Laurel Ridge Events
Saturday, March 14 - Run for the Ridge! 8am
Wednesday, March 18 and Thursday, March 19 Spring Picture Days! (see below)
Wednesday, March 18 - Family Math Night (see below)
Friday, March 20 - Holiday Eid al-Fitr
Wednesday, March 25 - 3 Hour early Release 12:55pm
Friday, March 27 - 2 Hour early Release 1:55pm
Monday, March 30 through Friday, April 3 - Spring Break
Monday, April 6 - Student Holiday
Friday, April 10 - Student Holiday - Rising Kindergartener Orientation 9am
Wednesday, April 29 - 3 Hour early Release 12:55pm
Thursday, April 30 - LRES Talent Show 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday, May 20 - 3 Hour early Release 12:55pm
Monday, May 25 - Holiday Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 26 - Student Holiday
Wednesday, May 27 - Holiday Eid al-Adha
Wednesday, June 17 - Last Day of School 1:55 Dismissal
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Spring Pictures 3/18 and 3/19
Victor O'Neill Studios will be taking individual and class Spring Pictures on Wednesday March 18th & Thursday March 19th. Your teacher will share which day your student will be photographed.
You will be able to view and order your child’s photos in their online gallery approximately ten days 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
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Join us on Wednesday, March 18th from
6:00pm to 7:30pm for a night of math fun!
Math Night is a night of math games and activities designed to bring families, students, and teachers together while reinforcing concepts being learned in school.
Come enjoy the math, snacks, and fun and leave with great ways to support math skills at home!
Talent Show Info
The annual Talent Show, a Laurel Ridge tradition, is back again this year! We are excited for another great year of showcasing our Lions' talents!
Auditions for the Talent Show will be held Tuesday, March 24th from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. The LRES Talent Show will be held on Thursday, April 30th in the LRES gym from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. It will feature 30 acts, no longer than 3 minutes each.
Auditions will be in 4-minute increments. To participate, the sign-up link will be available on Monday March 16th. Sign-ups are first come first serve. All students who audition will be allowed to participate in the talent show as long as the act is school appropriate.
Audition time slots are first come, first served. If all time slots have been claimed, please sign up for the waitlist. The deadline to sign up to audition is Monday March 23rd .
Students needing music can send Ms. Morgan a link to the YouTube video, bring a CD, or download the music as an mp3 (preferred) and email it to kmorgan1@fcps.edu by Monday March 23rd so they can have it for auditions. All music must be school appropriate. Students should also plan to bring their own instruments (except for piano) and any necessary props to the audition.
Questions? Please email Ms. Morgan at kmorgan1@fcps.edu. We can't wait to see what our Lions have in store for us this year!
 Webinar for Rising Kindergarten Families
On Friday, March 27 from 10:00am to 11:30am, families with preschoolers entering kindergarten this fall are invited to attend this virtual webinar to learn practical and essential information to support a smooth and successful start to kindergarten in Fairfax County Public Schools.
Register here: Countdown to Kindergarten Registration
Preorder Your Yearbook!
Sales for our 2025-26 yearbook are open!
If you would like a copy of the 2025-26 Laurel Ridge Yearbook, preorder here: yearbookordercenter.com and use school code 29286.
Yearbooks cost $22 and will be sent home with students the last week of school.
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