 This has been a glorious spring weekend! I hope everyone was able to get out and enjoy the weather. Staff look forward to nearly a full week of learning as we wrap up the 3rd quarter on Friday, March 27 with a 2-hour early release for all students.
If you haven't already, please take a few minutes to complete the FCPS Family Engagement Survey that was emailed to you earlier in March. We will receive the survey results and use your feedback to plan for next year. The survey is open through tomorrow, Monday, March 23.
Lemon Road teachers & staff use a collaborative approach to planning homeroom classes for each year. One part of that process is welcoming input from parents & guardians. Be on the lookout for the optional class placement survey coming soon. Parent input is loaded into our placement program and will only be accepted through the specific survey prior to the collaborative meetings.
As spring fever hits, please remind your child of our school expectations: being respectful, outstanding, attentive, and responsible at Lemon Road.
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Click this link to purchase the 6th grade panoramic photo as a Lemon Road keepsake!
- Stop by the Lost & Found - all items left on March 27 will be donated.
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Purchase a yearbook for your child (code 26164).
- Register to volunteer/chaperone at Lemon Road. Visit the Volunteer FCPS website or contact Mrs. Olsavsky at enolsavsky@fcps.edu.
- If you have a child who will be 5 years old by September 30, 2026, please use the online registration tool to register them for Kindergarten.
- Register to join the TJ Techstravaganza in May! Admission is free, but register here or find out more at the website here.
- Remaining 3-Hour Early Release Wednesdays for the school year are: April 22, and May 13. Thank you for this professional time.
- Help us appreciate our staff! Donate snacks/drinks that will be shared with the staff using specific staff favorites or anything you have on hand. We appreciate all the donations this year!
- Add money to your child's lunch account through MySchoolBucks, check out the menu, and apply for Free and Reduced-Price Meals here.
- Nominate a Lemon Road staff member for a FCPS Cares recognition!
- Have your child log minutes of ST Math, Lexia, Khan Academy, or Varsity Tutors to keep up with learning throughout the winter. Access all through Lemon Road Student Links.
 Students in grades 3-6 participate in Virginia state assessments each year. These assessments measure how students are learning the state standards. Below is the current schedule for the spring Standards of Learning tests at Lemon Road. More information will be provided as we get closer to the testing window and is available on the SOL Tests in Elementary School page on the FCPS website. While we are working to prepare all students for these tests, we ask that you avoid missing school on these day and ensure your child is completing their homework each week.
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Tuesday, May 12: Grade 5 Reading SOL
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Friday, May 15: Grades 3, 4 & 6 Reading SOL; Grade 5 Science SOL
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Thursday, May 21: Grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Math & Honors Algebra 1 SOL
 🗳️PTA Board Elections: It is election time! Every two years, a new slate is voted on for the 5 board positions for our PTA: President, Vice President of Events & Fundraising, Vice President of Membership, Treasurer, and Secretary. If you are interested in being on the elections committee or running for a board position for SY 26-28, please email lemonroadpta@gmail.com.
🎪Spring Fair: Our BIGGEST fundraising of the year is on Saturday, April 18 from 10:00-3:00. You can volunteer your time/make a donation and purchase wristbands/raffle tickets in just a click! If you want to be really hands on and be on the Spring Fair committee, please email lemonroadpta@gmail.com.
🌈Staff Appreciation Week: The SAW Committee is having a virtual meeting on Monday, March 23 at 8:30 p.m. Please email ptavpmembershiplres@gmail.com if you're interested in joining the virtual meeting and/or being on the committee.
🎭Baroody Camps: Registration is open for spring session until Sunday, March 29. Camps will start after spring break and run through the first week in June. Don't miss out!
FCPS is excited to celebrate the Month of the Military Child with a good, old-fashioned field day! We invite all military-connected families with FCPS students to a special field day to honor our military-connected children. Join us for an afternoon of fun and community at Annandale High School (4700 Medford Dr, Annandale, VA 22003) on April 18, 2026, from noon to 2 p.m. Enjoy field day games and crafts at the football and track stadium. Food and beverages will be available for purchase to support various FCPS school clubs and organizations. This is a great opportunity to connect with other military families across the division! To RSVP, please complete this Google form by March 27, 2026
Countdown to Kindergarten: Is your preschooler heading to kindergarten this fall? Join us for Countdown to Kindergarten, a virtual event designed to help families prepare for this exciting transition! The webinar will be held on March 27 from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. During this webinar, families will learn practical tips and essential information to support your child's smooth and successful start to kindergarten in Fairfax County Public Schools. Register here
Getting to Know FCPS: A Family Orientation: This interactive presentation introduces families to FCPS. Topics include understanding school staff roles, ways families can support student success, programs available to students, technology tips, and supports for families who are new to FCPS. Updated flyer with QR codes for registration. Sessions are offered in Arabic, English, Korean, Spanish, and for Military Families.
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Elementary Magnet School Lottery Process
- Parent Acknowledgement of Course Requests
- 2026 Special Education Family Conference
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 23: B Week
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Tuesday, March 24: Grades 3 – 6 SEL Screener Day; Grade 4 National Symphony Orchestra Field Trip; 3v3 Basketball Tournament (5th & 6th Graders)
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Wednesday, March 25: Annual Tornado Drill; Eco Defense Farmers' Market (2:45 - 3:15 PM)
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Thursday, March 26: Grade 6 Field Trip to Philadelphia
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Friday, March 27: 2-Hour Early Release; Tysons West Dentistry Classroom Visits; Grade 2 Family Engagement Event (8:40 AM); Kindergarten Family Engagement Event (11:15 AM)
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Monday, March 30 – Friday, April 3: FCPS Spring Break
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Monday, April 6: C Week; FCPS Teacher Work Day
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Tuesday, April 7: Eco Defense Compost Field Trip (9:30 - 12:00)
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Wednesday, April 8: Eco Defense Farmers' Market (2:45 - 3:15 PM)
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Thursday, April 9: Longfellow Middle School Transition Field Trip (9:30 - 11:30)
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Friday, April 10: FCPS School Planning Day; Kindergarten Orientation (9:00 -10:30 am)
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Wednesday, April 15: Purple Up Day – Month of the Military Child
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Saturday, April 18: LRES Annual Spring Fair; All County Chorus Festival
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Monday, April 20: D WEEK
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Tuesday, April 21: Student Holiday: Voting Day
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