 We hope all Lemon Road families are enjoying this beautiful spring break - we look forward to seeing your children again on Tuesday, April 7. Monday, April 6 is a Teacher Work Day. Tuesday also begins the final quarter of the 2025 - 2026 school year!
We are back in field trip season! Our 6th graders just experienced a visit to Philadelphia, PA where they were able to explore the Museum of the American Revolution, Liberty Bell, and Independence Hall. Many even had traditional cheese steak lunches. Thank you to all our chaperones for this big trip! Fourth graders heard the National Symphony Orchestra in a very interactive performance the week prior to spring break. This week, our Eco Defense Squad takes a trip to learn more about composting, 3rd graders visit the American History Museum, our 6th graders will soon visit their future middle schools, and 5th graders head to Luray Caverns! Please remember students should wear their LRES polos on all field trips.
Last week, competition was fierce during the annual 5th and 6th grade 3v3 basketball tournament organized by Mr. Hickman & Mr. VT. Pulling off a last minute win, a 5th grade team beat a 6th grade team in the championship game!
Thank you to our family members who joined Kindergarten and Second Grade last week during their class family engagement events during the school day! We also enjoyed seeing many of our students and staff dress up for storybook character day on Friday.
Please note that a new student holiday has been added for April 21 to accommodate the special election as FCPS schools serve as polling sites. Due to that added holiday, the 3 hour early release for April 22 has been canceled. That day will be a full school day for all students and we will dismiss at regular time.
Looking forward to a fantastic spring of learning and fun. We appreciate your partnership!
All families are encouraged to complete this form to let us know your child will or will not return to Lemon Road next year. In addition, the second part of the form allows families the opportunity to provide input into class placement for the 2026 - 2027 school year. A variety of factors such as learning styles, friendships, and academic strengths & needs are considered as we create classes for next year. Families may provide input today through Friday, May 1. This form and timeline is the only method for collecting family input for class placement.
 Our kindergarten orientation is being held on April 10 at 9:00 AM to give parents of students entering school in August an opportunity to learn more about kindergarten at Lemon Road.
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.
There’s also an easy-to-follow five-step process outlined for registering your child for kindergarten. Register your child today! Contact our registrar, Maria Mateus at mdmateus@fcps.edu with any questions.
Conozca más sobre el Kindergarten en la escuela Lemon Road
Nuestro evento de puertas abiertas para kindergarten se llevará a cabo el April 10 para darles a los padres de los niños que entran a la escuela en agosto, la oportunidad de conocer más acerca de cómo es el kindergarten en su escuela. Contacte directamente a su escuela si no la encuentra en la lista de esta página web.
Nosotros reconocemos que los padres son los primeros maestros de sus niños. Los recursos ofrecidos en la página web para la Preparación y la Transición a Kindergarten proveen a los padres con formas de apoyar a sus niños que aseguran que éstos tengan una transición al kindergarten sin contratiempos.
También contamos con un proceso de cinco pasos que es fácil de seguir, diseñado para que inscriba a su niño en kindergarten. ¡Inscriba a su niño hoy!
Si tiene cualquier pregunta, contacte a nuestro registrador escribiendo o llamando al mdmateus@fcps.edu.
 To help make entry into our school events faster and more safe, FCPS now uses the Raptor EventSafe sign-in system.
Before you arrive:
- Download the app using the picture above and register using your ID
- Receive specific event information from your child’s teacher or school
- Complete the event pre-registration using the link provided
- Receive a QR code (digital ticket) by email or in the Raptor Safe app
When you arrive:
- Go into the office
- Scan your QR code
- Your visitor badge will print automatically
- If you have not pre-registered you will have to scan your ID and input your picture
Helpful tip: Have your QR code ready when you arrive to speed up entry.
Field Day at Lemon Road is one of the favorite events of the school year! All students participate in stations throughout the school grounds during the day on Friday, June 12. To make this event a success, we need many volunteers. Please consider joining us for one of the best Field Day experiences yet! Click here to volunteer for Field Day. If you have not already signed up through the FCPS Volunteer System, please be sure to register and follow the steps prior to your volunteer opportunity.
 🎭Baroody Camps: Registration is open for spring session until Sunday, April 5, as classes will start the week of April 12.
🗳️PTA Board Elections: The Nominations Committee will present the slate for the PTA Board Elections and will share at the PTA General Meeting on April 22. If you are interested in running for the position of President, VP Fundraising, VP Membership, Treasurer, or Secretary, please reach out to us - we're happy to chat! Please email lemonroadpta@gmail.com.
🎪Spring Fair: Our BIGGEST fundraiser of the year is just weeks away! Please join us on Saturday, April 18 from 10:00-3:00 for a day of fun - rock climbing wall, bounce houses, carnival games, face painting, food trucks, and our Roarin' Raffle! You can purchase wristbands and raffle tickets ahead of time (all children 5+ must have a wristband to participate, adults are free). If you are able to volunteer your time or donate for our concessions, we always appreciate the extra support!
Students in grades 3-6 participate in Virginia state assessments each year. Below is the schedule for the spring Standards of Learning tests at Lemon Road. 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
FCPS’ 2026 Special Education Family Conference has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 18th, 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.
Educate Fairfax, the 501(c)3 education foundation that partners with the community to support FCPS students and educators, is launching a divisionwide Student Bookmark Art Contest. FCPS students in grades K–12 are invited to design a 2” x 7” bookmark celebrating the power of learning and creativity under the theme “Today’s Reader, Tomorrow’s Leader.”
Artwork must be original, flat (no glitter or pop-ups), and include the student’s name, grade, and school on the back. Entries will be judged on creativity, connection to the theme, and overall effort. Four winners (K–2, 3–6, middle, and high) will each receive a $25 gift card, and winning designs will be printed and shared in school. Entries are due April 17, 2026.
Submissions may be mailed to Educate Fairfax (8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031), emailed to info@educatefairfax.org, Please click this link for instructions: Educate Fairfax Bookmark Contest Flyer and Instructions.
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Provide FCPS with Budget Feedback
- Science Fair Winners
- Summer Internships at FCPS
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, 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
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Friday, April 10: FCPS School Planning Day; Kindergarten Orientation (9:00 -10:30 am)
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Monday, April 13: D Week; Grade 5 Field Trip to Luray Caverns
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Tuesday, April 14: Quarter 3 Progress Reports in SISParentVue
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Wednesday, April 15: Purple Up Day – Month of the Military Child; Grade 3 Field Trip to American History Museum
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Thursday, April 16: Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast; Marshall Pyramid Art Show (Marshall High School)
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Friday, April 17: Wear Red for Families with a Loved One who is Deployed
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Saturday, April 18: LRES Annual Spring Fair; All County Chorus Festival; FCPS Military Family Field Day (12 - 2 PM)
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Monday, April 20: D Week; Earth Week Activities at Lemon Road; Community Conversation with Dr. Reid (Westgate Elementary 6:30 PM)
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Tuesday, April 21: Student Holiday: Voting Day
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Wednesday, April 22: Full School Day
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Friday, May 1: Last Day for Class Placement Parent Input
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Friday, June 12: Lemon Road Field Day
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Monday, June 15: Grade 6 Promotion Ceremony
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Tuesday, June 16: End of Year Class Parties
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Wednesday, June 17: Last Day of School (2-hour Early Release)
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