Principal's Message

Lake Anne Families,

It was another wonderful week at Lake Anne, and we are grateful for the strong support from our school community. Family Science Night was a fantastic success, with a great turnout and lots of excitement as our Dolphins explored hands-on science activities alongside their families. A special thank you goes to our parent volunteers and the Children’s Science Center for helping lead such an engaging and memorable event.

Our Penny Showdown also wrapped up this week and was a huge success. We appreciate everyone who contributed and participated. Activities like this help build school spirit while supporting opportunities for our students.

We would also like to recognize the generosity of Outback Steakhouse, who donated a baked potato bar to treat our teachers. It was a fun way to celebrate the “spud”-tastic work they do with our Dolphins each day, and we truly appreciate their support of our staff.

Meanwhile, classrooms remain busy with meaningful learning as students continue strengthening their reading, writing, and math skills. We are proud of the effort and perseverance our Dolphins show each day.

Attendance Update:
Our current chronic absenteeism rate is 14%, and our goal is to keep it under 10%. Recently, we have seen an increase in illness across the school. While students should stay home when they are sick, families can help keep everyone healthy by encouraging habits such as frequent handwashing, getting plenty of rest, and staying hydrated.

Upcoming Dates:
Tuesday, March 18: 3-Hour Early Release
Friday, March 20: Student Holiday (No School for Students)

Thank you for your continued partnership and for all you do to support our Lake Anne community.

Warmly,

Mrs. Jill Stewart, Principal
Mrs. Valencia Chenier, Assistant Principal
Mrs. Leslie Grumbach, Assistant Principal

Important School Events

March 18th 3-hour Early Release  Dining for Dollars Noodles & Company March 20th Student Holiday March 30th - April 3rd Spring Break

Dining for Dollars

After-school Opportunity

Attention parents of 3rd and 4th grade students! Riverbend Futbol Club is generously offering a free 6-week after school soccer program for 3rd and 4th grade students at Lake Anne Elementary. Professional Coaches will guide students through new soccer topics and fun games each week from dismissal until 4:45pm. All skill levels are welcome!  Wednesdays: 4/8, 4/15, 4/29, 5/6, 5/20, 6/3  Register here: https://forms.gle/2X8dWKE59U85EpUVA

April Statewide Election

No School for Students

There will be no school for students on Tuesday, April 21, for the Virginia statewide election. Student activities, athletic practices, and events may proceed as scheduled. 

Fairfax County Public Schools will still exceed the required number of instructional hours for students, as set by the Virginia Department of Education.

No hay clases para estudiantes

No habrá clases para estudiantes el martes, 21 de abril, debido a las elecciones estatales de Virginia. Las actividades estudiantiles, prácticas deportivas y eventos pueden continuar según lo programado.

Las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Fairfax (FCPS) aún superarán el número requerido de horas de instrucción para los estudiantes, según lo establecido por el Departamento de Educación de Virginia.

Cell Phone Reminder

Phones Off, Learning On

FCPS’ cell phone policy helps students focus, learn, and engage. When students put their phones away, they have more face-to-face interactions with their peers and teachers and more opportunities to develop resilience and problem-solving skills. Please remind your child that:

• Cell phones and personal devices (earbuds, headsets, other items connected to the internet) must be off and away for the entire school day (bell to bell).
• Smart watches that serve a dual purpose may be worn, but the phone features (texting, Internet viewing, and calls) are to be off when phone use is prohibited.

If you need to contact your child during the school day, please call our front office at [phone number]. Visit our cell phone policy webpage for more information and answers to frequently asked questions.

Teléfonos Apagados, Aprendizaje Encendido

La política de teléfonos celulares de FCPS ayuda a los estudiantes a concentrarse, aprender y participar en clase. Cuando los estudiantes guardan sus teléfonos, tienen más interacciones cara a cara con sus compañeros y maestros, y más oportunidades para desarrollar resiliencia y habilidades para resolver problemas. Por favor recuerde a su hijo/a que:

• Los teléfonos celulares y dispositivos personales (audífonos, auriculares u otros artículos conectados al internet) deben estar apagados y guardados durante todo el día escolar (de campana a campana).

• Los relojes inteligentes que cumplen una doble función pueden usarse, pero las funciones de teléfono (mensajes de texto, acceso a internet y llamadas) deben estar apagadas cuando el uso del teléfono esté prohibido.

Si necesita comunicarse con su hijo/a durante el día escolar, por favor llame a nuestra oficina principal al [número de teléfono].

Visite nuestra página web sobre la política de teléfonos celulares para obtener más información y respuestas a preguntas frecuentes.

Language Arts Updates

📚 Journeys and Themes in Language Arts 📚

Benchmark Unit 6 in Language Arts is about the lessons we can learn from different stories around the world. Students in K-5 will be learning about themes across cultures. Sixth grade students will learn about legendary journeys. 

Connect with your child’s learning at school with these fun questions and hands-on activities at home:

• Question: What’s a lesson that you’ve learned recently, or a challenge you had?
• Activity: Pick a few of your child’s favorite books or classic stories such as “Goldilocks and the Three Bears.” With your child, discuss each story and whether it has a lesson. 

At the end of the unit, your child will take their unit magazine home. The magazine includes an activity calendar with fun ways to help students build on what they’re learning at each grade level. You can also find information on how to support your child’s reading at home on the Benchmark Families website.

Order Yearbooks!

Order Your Child’s Yearbook by April 10th for $15.00.

Online Code: YB32349 at www.strawbridge.net.

For security, you will need your child’s last name and student ID number.

Ordene el anuario de su hijo(a) antes del 10 de abril por $15.00.

Código en línea: YB32349 en www.strawbridge.net.

Por razones de seguridad, necesitará el apellido de su hijo(a) y su número de identificación estudiantil.

Family Engagement Survery

Family Engagement Survey to Open March 9

FCPS is administering our Family Engagement Survey, which will be open from Monday, March 9, to Monday, March 23. Your feedback is critical in helping us to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs in our schools. 

Survey topics include:

• Welcoming environment.
• Communication.
• Student success.
• Advocacy.
• Family and school partnerships.
• Community partnerships.

The survey will be available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Pashto, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese. 

Parents/caregivers will receive a survey link via email from FCPS on March 9. A survey link will also be posted on FCPS’ website. Paper surveys will be available at each school. Please stay tuned for more information.

Cuenta regresiva para Kindergarten: Apoyando una transición sin problemas

¿Su hijo/a comenzará kindergarten este otoño? ¡Únase al personal de FCPS para Cuenta regresiva para Kindergarten, un evento virtual diseñado para ayudar a las familias a prepararse para esta emocionante transición! El seminario web se llevará a cabo el viernes 27 de marzo, de 10:00 a 11:30 a.m.

Durante este seminario web, las familias aprenderán consejos prácticos e información esencial para apoyar un comienzo exitoso y sin dificultades en kindergarten en las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Fairfax. Regístrese para recibir el enlace del evento.

Inscripción para Kindergarten

Hay un proceso sencillo de cinco pasos para los padres que desean inscribir a su hijo/a en kindergarten:

1. Determinar la elegibilidad.

2. Identificar su escuela local.

3. Reunir los documentos.

4. Completar los formularios.

5. Programar una cita (el estudiante y un cuidador deben estar presentes).

Lea más sobre el proceso de inscripción.

Special Education Family Conference

2026 Special Education Family Conference: Rescheduled

FCPS’ 2026 Special Education Family Conference has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Marshall High School. Updated conference details are now available on the Special Education Family Conference webpage. Please register for the event. If you registered before, please re-register for the new date. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this date change may cause and appreciate your understanding.

Summer Learning

Prepare for Summer Learning and Fun for StudentsRegistration 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 CampsCareer 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.

Student Fasting Meal Kits

From February 18 to March 19, 2026, a Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) waiver allows students fasting during the school day to request take-home meal kits. These kits include a complete school breakfast and lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.

Important Meal Kit Information: 

• Kits are charged based on a student’s meal status (Free, Reduced, or Paid).
• Students may claim one breakfast and one lunch kit per day.
• Students who eat a meal at school during the day are not eligible for a take-home kit on the same day.
• Kits are distributed at the end of the school day. Students must pick up their own kits; adults are not permitted to collect them.

Parents or guardians must submit a weekly request form via the FCPS FNS website by the deadlines:

• February 11, 2026 for week of February 18, 2026
• February 16, 2026 for the week of February 23, 2026
• February 23, 2026 for the week of March 2, 2026
• March 2, 2026 for the week of March 9, 2026
• March 9, 2026 for the week of March 16, 2026

Forms must be submitted on time to receive meal kits for the following week.

Food Assistance and Resource Guide

Food insecurity impacts more than 96,000 Fairfax County residents. Learn how to help and discover the many resources available to support those who need food assistance or shelter. View the county’s Human Services Resource Guide.

La incertidumbre alimentaria afecta a más de 96,000 residentes del Condado de Fairfax. Sepa cómo puede ayudar y descubra los muchos recursos que están disponibles para aquellos que necesiten asistencia alimentaria o refugio. Revise la Guía de Servicios de Recursos Humanos.

Food Pantries

• South Lakes Food Pantry:
• • Where: Outside the main entrance (Door #1) at South Lake High School
  • When: Thursdays between 4:30 PM and 5:00 PM
  • What: Bags of non-perishable items as well as fresh produce, meat, bread, and household items
• Saint Anne’s Food Pantry:
  • Where: 1700 Wainwright Dr., Reston, VA 20190
  • When: Every 3rd Thursday of the month between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM
  • What: One bag of groceries and one bag of personal care items to each person
• Tzu Chi Foundation:
  • Where: 1516 Moorings Dr., Reston, VA 20190
  • When: Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM
  • What: Food items including fresh produce and dry goods
• Community of Faith UMC:
  • Where: 13224 Franklin Farm Rd., Herndon, VA 20171
  • When: Tuesdays between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM
  • What: Food items including meat and refrigerated goods
• Food for Others:
  • Where: Draper Dr & Kingsbridge Dr, Oakton, VA, 22031
  • When: Monday and Thursday, 6:00 p.m.

Capital Area Food Bank is committed to providing food for our neighbors in need, throughout the year and in unexpected moments of economic hardship.

• To support federal employees and contractors affected by the government shutdown, the food bank is holding additional food distributions at locations throughout its partner network. These new food distributions will offer boxes of shelf-stable pantry items and fresh produce for the duration of the shutdown.

• These new food distributions will begin the week of October 20th. To receive food, visitors will need to show a government work ID.

Additional Resources

• Despensa de Alimentos de South Lakes:
  Dónde: Afuera de la entrada principal (Puerta #1) en South Lakes High School
  Cuándo: Los jueves entre las 4:30 PM y las 5:00 PM
  Qué: Bolsas con alimentos no perecederos, así como productos frescos, carne, pan y artículos para el hogar
• Despensa de Alimentos de Saint Anne’s:
  Dónde: 1700 Wainwright Dr., Reston, VA 20190
  Cuándo: Cada tercer jueves del mes entre las 12:00 PM y la 1:00 PM
  Qué: Una bolsa de comestibles y una bolsa de artículos de cuidado personal por persona
• Fundación Tzu Chi:
  Dónde: 1516 Moorings Dr., Reston, VA 20190
  Cuándo: Cada primer y tercer sábado del mes entre las 10:00 AM y las 11:00 AM
  Qué: Alimentos, incluyendo productos frescos y productos secos
• Community of Faith UMC:
  Dónde: 13224 Franklin Farm Rd., Herndon, VA 20171
  Cuándo: Los martes entre las 4:00 PM y las 6:00 PM
  Qué: Alimentos, incluyendo carne y productos refrigerados

• Despensa de Alimentos de South Lakes
  Dónde: Afuera de la entrada principal (Puerta #1) en South Lakes High School
  Cuándo: Los jueves entre las 4:30 PM y las 5:00 PM
  Qué: Bolsas con alimentos no perecederos, así como productos frescos, carne, pan y artículos para el hogar
• Despensa de Alimentos de Saint Anne’s
  Dónde: 1700 Wainwright Dr., Reston, VA 20190
  Cuándo: Cada tercer jueves del mes entre las 12:00 PM y la 1:00 PM
  Qué: Una bolsa de comestibles y una bolsa de artículos de cuidado personal por persona
• Fundación Tzu Chi
  Dónde: 1516 Moorings Dr., Reston, VA 20190
  Cuándo: Cada primer y tercer sábado del mes entre las 10:00 AM y las 11:00 AM
  Qué: Alimentos, incluyendo productos frescos y productos secos
• Community of Faith UMC
  Dónde: 13224 Franklin Farm Rd., Herndon, VA 20171
  Cuándo: Los martes entre las 4:00 PM y las 6:00 PM
  Qué: Alimentos, incluyendo carne y productos refrigerados

Community Opportunities

FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:

• Family Engagement Survey
• Student Honors
• No School on April 21 

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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