Honoring those who serve and the families who support them! 💜
This March, we were proud to celebrate our military-connected students with a special breakfast in their honor—thank you for your strength, resilience, and the sacrifices your families make each day!
Pattern pros in the making! 🔢✨
Our first graders are exploring math by creating and extending patterns, building strong problem-solving skills one sequence at a time! 🧩📊
Upcoming Dates
March 20 - No School - Eid al-Fitr & Nowruz March 23 - Family Engagement Survey Closes March 27 - End of 3rd Quarter - 1:15 PM Dismissal March 27 - Yearbook Ordering Deadline March 29 - PTA After School Club Registration Closes March 30 - April 3 - No School - Spring Break April 6 - No School - Teacher Workday April 10 - No School - Teacher Workday April 10 - Kindergarten Open House - 2:00 PM April 13 - 17 - Super Citizen Spirit Week April 21 - No School - Special Election April 22 - 3-Hour Early Release - 12:15 Dismissal April 24 - The World at Little Run - 6:00-7:30 PM
LRES News
Calendar Reminder
March 20 - No School
Eid al-Fitr and Nowruz (evening only observance day, holiday)
🏀 ST Math March Mathness: The Elite Eight are Here!
The energy in the building was absolutely electric for Week 2! Our student athletes didn’t just show up; they brought the hustle, the focus, and some serious "math power" to the court. From buzzer-beating division to high-stakes fractions, the perseverance on display was nothing short of legendary.
🏆 The Winners’ Circle
After an intense round of head-to-head calculations, we are thrilled to announce the teachers moving on to the Final Four:
Ms. Gaynor
Ms. Norico
Ms. Edmonson
Mr. Blake
Who will punch their ticket to the Championship Round? The tension is building!
🌟 Every Student is an MVP
Even if your child’s class didn’t make the cut this week, the season isn’t over! The race for the Grade-Level MVP Title is still wide open. Individual trophies will be awarded to the students who crush the most puzzles! There is still plenty of time for your child to climb the leaderboard and take home the gold!
LAST CALL! Order the 2025-2026 Little Run Yearbook Today!
Yearbooks are $13 - make sure to order before March 27th!
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.
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.
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.
📌 Mark Your Calendars - Spring SOL Testing
To help our students stay on track and ensure testing runs smoothly, please note the below dates!
May 5 - 3rd & 4th Grade Reading SOL May 7 - 5th & 6th Grade Reading SOL May 12 - 3rd & 4th Grade Math SOL May 14 - 5th & 6th Grade Math SOL May 19 - 5th Grade Science SOL
We kindly ask that you avoid scheduling doctor appointments or vacations on these days.
Thank you for your support!
Woodson Pyramid News
Woodson Baseball Little League Night
Woodson v Robinson (@ Woodson HS)
Thursday, April 9th
Recommended Arrival Time: 5:30
Game Time: 6:30
All Little League players enter free with a paying adult!
Woodson Football Youth Camp
Join Woodson football players & coaches for a fun non-contactfootball camp at Woodson High School.
All experiences levels welcome!
July 13 – July 17 | Ages: 6 – 14 | $275 Per Player
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
Winter Sports Champions
Parent Acknowledgement of Course Requests
Last Chance to Take the Family Engagement Survey
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:
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.
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.
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.
Register for the Spring 2026 Enrichment Classes NOW!
The Little Run PTA and Baroody Camps, Inc. are sponsoring after-school enrichment programs for the Spring 2026 session. All programs are held on-site from 3:20 PM to 4:20 PM.
Registration Information
General Registration: Opens Wednesday, March 11 at 10:00 AM and closes Sunday, March 29 at 11:59 PM.
Financial Aid Registration: Opens Wednesday, March 11 at 10:00 AM but closes early on Wednesday, March 25 at 11:59 PM.
Financial Aid Details: Limited aid is available for students receiving public assistance or experiencing temporary hardship. Requests must be made under the "Financial Aid" tab on the registration site.
Dates: April 13 – June 1 (7 weeks) No Class: May 25 Grades: K–6th Cost: $175
Tuesdays: The Art of Origami: Folding to Creativity
Dates: April 7 – June 2 (8 weeks) No Class: May 26 Provider: Art & Learning 4 Kids Grades: 1st–6th Cost: $260
Wednesdays: Gardening Club
Dates: April 8 – June 3 (6 weeks) No Class: April 22, May 13, and May 27 Grades: 1st–6th Cost: $205
Thursdays: Minecraft: Creative Building
Dates: April 9 – June 4 (9 weeks) Provider: Baroody Camps Grades: K–6th Cost: $260
Fridays: Chess
Dates: April 17 – June 5 (8 weeks) No Class: April 10 Provider: Silver Knights Chess Academy Grades: K–6th Cost: $230
🌎 Mark Your Calendars: World Day at Little Run!
We are excited to invite our families to celebrate the incredible diversity of our school community. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the many countries and cultures represented right here at Little Run.
Event Details
Date: Friday, April 24, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Little Run (Cafeteria and Performance areas)
How You Can Participate
We invite families to share their heritage and traditions through the following activities:
Cultural Displays: Create a table in the cafeteria featuring art, photos, books, or posters. You can even host a simple craft, a game, or provide food and beverage samples.
Performances & Demonstrations: Showcase a special skill, sing a song, play an instrument, or perform a traditional dance (Maximum length: 3 minutes).
Fashion Show & Parade of Nations: Students are encouraged to show off traditional garments from their country or culture.
Sign Up Information
If you are interested in participating, please complete the interest form and return it to the school or sign up online!
Deadline to Sign Up: Friday, April 10, 2026
Information needed for signup:
Parent and Student names Email address Country being represented Preferred participation type (Display, Performance, or Fashion Show)
We can't wait to celebrate with you!
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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