 This week we enjoyed 5 full days with students, field trips, military recognitions, All County Chorus Festival, the Marshall Pyramid Art Show, PTA Spring Fair, and Solo and Ensemble Festival for band. Thank you for enthusiastic parent participation, volunteering, and chaperoning!
Our third graders visited the American History Museum while our fifth graders took charter buses to Luray Caverns. Students in grades 3 - 6 have gotten on the bikes and are showing off their skills already! Our office staff held a breakfast to thank and recognize many of our amazing volunteers that make Lemon Road a special place - even if you could not attend, we appreciate you!
On Saturday, two special events were held for our student muscians. Sixth graders that participated in All County Chorus were Adelynn Yip, Brooklyn Castillo, Lesley Chang, Skye Ronaldson, Arjun Deevi, Claire Sibre, Mila Valera, and Lexi Burke. Students that participated in the Solo and Ensemble Festival were Asher Cahn, Ruby Senior, Kavni Patel, Violet Rafferty, Lily Hsu, Aarti Pathak, and Alex Doble.
Next week we have a holiday on Tuesday for voting and finish with our April Freaky Friday - Camping Day. Thank you to our room parents for organizing treats for April birthdays on Friday.
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Click this link to purchase the 6th grade panoramic photo as a Lemon Road keepsake!
- 3rd - 6th Graders should bring their bikes & helmets to PE for the next few weeks.
- All families are asked to complete this form to let us know your child will or will not return to Lemon Road next year and provide input in class placement by May 1.
- 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.
- Download the Raptor Safe App prior to visiting Lemon Road.
- Click here to volunteer for Field Day on Friday, June 12.
- 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 is: 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 will be participating in spring assessments based on their grade level and courses. This includes summative assessments like Standards of Learning (SOL) tests, which measure what a student knows, and progress assessments like Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) tests, which measure where they are in their learning.
FCPS encourages all families to support their students in taking these tests. Virginia requires schools to test at least 95% of students on SOLs, so when families choose not to participate in testing, it can impact a school’s accreditation, accountability ratings, and ability to measure student progress accurately.
Parents and caregivers can help their children perform their best on these tests by reminding them to get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and the cell phone policy still applies during testing season. It is important that students attend school on scheduled testing dates. If you are aware of a conflict that may cause your student to miss a test, please notify us as soon as possible.
Below is the schedule for the spring SOL tests at Lemon Road:
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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
 🎪Spring Fair: Thank you for another amazing Spring Fair! We couldn't have done it without all our volunteers, donors, and participants. We hope you had a great time!
🦁PTA Board 2026-2028: The slate for PTA Board elections will be presented at the virtual PTA Meeting on Wednesday, April 22. We will also discuss preparations for SOL testing and Staff Appreciation Week.
🍭Staff Appreciation Week: Plans are well underway for Staff Appreciation Week from May 4-8. If you would like to join the SAW Committee, please contact Traci Crockett (ptavpmembershiplres@gmail.com).
⚽🥅Lions Cheer on DC United: We are excited to offer an opportunity for you and your family to join us at Audi Field as DC United takes on St. Louis SC on Saturday, May 16! You can purchase your tickets here.
Earth Day Festival will be held on Saturday, April 25th from 10 AM - 4 PM. This fun event will be held at Lake Fairfax Park located at 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive in Reston, VA. Admission is free, and parking is $10.00 per car. The day will be filled with barnyard buddies, hands-on nature exhibits, a rock-climbing wall, sports, games and more. For more information, visit Earth Day Fest.
Virginia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics has created a platform to share information about VA community resources. From affordable childcare to school supplies to healthcare support, use zip code to find information about services. Search this free resource to access over 466,000 social care programs. Access this continuously updated platform here.
The Connected Family: Navigating the Digital World Together - Join FCPS Intervention and Prevention Services to learn how your family can build healthy and secure, and positive habits online together. This family workshop provides hands-on learning about internet safety to inform families on April 29, 2026. For more information and to register, please visit this link.
SNAP Benefits Updates - The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides a monthly amount of money to help households purchase food to ensure adults and families have nutritious meals to stay healthy. Formerly known as food stamps, Read about updates on the Fairfax County Government website here.
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Camp Fairfax Summer 2026 - Camp Fairfax serves rising 1st through 7th graders and is held at public schools and community centers throughout Fairfax County. Breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack are provided. A sliding fee scale is available Camp Fairfax Summer Flyer
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The Fairfax City Parks and Recreation Department strives to provide safe, fun, and affordable camp programs for your children. We strive to provide programs that will allow children to grow and develop intellectually, physically, culturally, and socially. Campers will have the benefit of learning from role models while spending quality time with their friends in a great environment. https://www.fairfaxva.gov/Fun-Facilities/Camps-and-Classes/Summer-Camps
Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA) is a vibrant weekly arts camp designed for elementary-aged students who love to sing, dance, act, and create! Each day, campers dive into four exciting classes in dance, music, theater, and visual arts, led by passionate FCPS fine arts teachers who create fun and engaging experiences. More information and registration.
Mental Health Support - Free, virtual mental health sessions are available for high school students through our partnership with Hazel Health. This is a great way for students to access care quickly and easily from home, providing support for stress, anxiety, worry, and other concerns.
County Libraries and Parks - Fairfax County residents can take advantage of many of the free offerings the county provides to residents and students. Our incredible public libraries have a wide-selection of books and other activities that families can check out. All FCPS students also have a Library Equity Access Pass through Fairfax County Public Libraries, which allows them to check-out up to 3 items for 6 weeks. And Fairfax County’s many parks and recreation areas are open and free to residents as well.
 This week, students & staff were encouraged to wear Purple on Wednesday and red on Friday to show support for our military students and families. Thank you to everyone who participated!
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Calendar Updates, Statewide Election Day, Meals for Students
- Services at Dunn Loring Center Relocating
- Support Your Student During SOLs
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 20: A Week; iReady Testing (4th & 6th); 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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Thursday, April 23: Full-Time AAP Orientation at Lemon Road (6 PM)
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Friday, April 24: Freaky Friday (🏕️Camping Day); 6th Grade Advanced Math Probability Fair (8:30-9:15); Kilmer MS Trip (10-11:30)
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Monday, April 27: B Week; 📛Patrol Meeting (8:20); MAP Testing 6th
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Tuesday, April 28: Combined Chorus Rehearsal in Cafe (8:25-9:05); Doble & Dickey Dunn visit National Gallery (9:45-12:45); 4th Grade Strings Rehearsal in Gym (10:50-11:50)
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Wednesday, April 29: iReady Testing (3rd)
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Thursday, April 30: Longfellow Middle School Community Night
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Friday, May 1: Navy & Yellow Spirit Day; Band & Strings Rehearsals; 2nd Grade Field Trip to Riverbend Park; 4th Grade Field Trip to Air & Space Museum; Last Day for Class Placement Parent Input
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Monday, May 4: C Week; 🎉Staff Appreciation Week (May 4-8)
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Wednesday, May 6: 🎨Evening of the Arts🎵 (5:30-7:30 pm)
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Thursday, May 7: 🎶3rd-6th Daytime Spring Concert (9-10am)
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Tuesday, May 12: Grade 5 Reading SOL
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Friday, May 15: Grades 3, 4, 6, 7 and Honors Algebra 1 Math SOL; Grade 5 Science SOL
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Saturday, May 16: DC United vs. St. Louis at Audi Field
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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
FCPS 2025-2026 School Year Calendar
FCPS 2026 - 2027 School Year Calendar
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