 Lions had a great week last week! I enjoyed seeing some of 4th graders in math and in Benchmark. Ms. Allen's class sent in a photo of them celebrating Earth Day and Mrs. LaBarbera's Kindergarten class enjoyed working on their phonics using shaving cream - a definite favorite way to practice. Many of our 6th graders visited Kilmer Middle School on Friday to check out what next year will look and feel like. Finally, we celebrated April birthdays with a school-wide Camping Day on Friday! Thank you to our room parents for organizing Freaky Friday treats for all classes.
Last call for any class placement input from parents using our intent to return form linked here. The opportunity to provide input closes on Friday so our teacher teams can begin organizing for next year.
All classes will have an end of year class/grade party. The day when all K - 5 parties will be held is Tuesday, June 16. Class party times will be determined by school administration and shared with teams & room parents soon. Room parents can begin planning for a spring/summer themed snack, crafts, games, and party.
Our 6th grade tradition is to celebrate as a grade level for a full day. Sixth Grade Day will be on Friday, June 5. Any 6th grade parent interested in being a part of the core planning committee should email their teacher or room parents this week. We appreciate all our parents & volunteers!
Have a great week!
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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.
- All parents of students in grades 3, 4, and 5 should click this link to select if your child will participate in band, strings and/or chorus next year. Even if your child will not participate, please complete this form.
- 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.
- 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.
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award. This award recognizes an employee, student, or community member who has demonstrated significant and impactful efforts to improve the educational experiences and outcomes of students from groups who are marginalized or underserved.
Any staff, student, or community member can nominate an individual for the award. All nomination materials must be submitted by Monday, May 18.
The Minority Student Achievement Oversight Committee (MSAOC) sponsors this award to honor the legacy of Dr. Bussey, a founding member of the MSAOC and a longtime advocate for students and families.
Full details and the nomination information form can be found at the Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award webpage.
 ⚽🥅Lemon Road Goes to DC United: Please join us as we cheer on DC United at Audi Field on Saturday, May 16! You can purchase your tickets HERE!
🍭Staff Appreciation Week: We are excited to celebrate the Lemon Road Staff from May 4-8 for Staff Appreciation Week! Our theme is "How Sweet It Is" Please SIGN UP to volunteer your time or donate goodies or purchase items from our AMAZON WISH LIST for "Sweets & Treats" throughout the week.
🗳️2026-2028 PTA Board Slate: The slate for the PTA Executive Board was presented at our PTA General Meeting on 4/22. Nominations will still be accepted through Wednesday, 5/6. The vote will go out to membership on Friday, 5/8 and close on Monday, 5/18. Election results will be shared at the next PTA General Meeting on 5/20.
🍦End of Year Picnic & Ice Cream Social: Mark your calendars now for the June 5 End of Year Picnic & Ice Cream Social! This annual event is a wonderful way to celebrate a year of growth and accomplishments!
The Lemon Road Staff Appreciation Week (May 4 - 8) is a huge undertaking where we ensure that everyone who works at Lemon Road is recognized and celebrated. Thank you to our amazing PTA for organizing plans for the full week. We need help from all parents with donations of time, food, items, or money to bring our plans to life. The theme for the week is "How Sweet It Is" to have such amazing staff guiding, supporting, and inspiring our kids every single day! Here are our plans:
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Saturday, May 2 - Sunday, May 3: Sprinkle Sweetness Across Our Sidewalks: Chalk the Walk (10:00 - 2:00)
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Monday, May 4: Brewing Up Something Sweet: Coffee Cart
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Tuesday, May 5: Rise & Shine - You Make Life Sweet: Breakfast
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Wednesday, May 6: Candy Land - Sweets & Treats
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Thursday, May 7: Chillin’ with the Sweetest Staff: Sweet Frog
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Friday, May 8: Fresh, Flavorful, & Oh, So Sweet: Sweet Leaf Lunch
Parents, SIGN UP to volunteer your time or donate goodies for the week. You can purchase items from our AMAZON WISH LIST for our special "Sweets & Treats" throughout the week or use this QR Code to volunteer or contribute!
The School Board voted to direct the superintendent to designate Veterans Day as a standard instructional day for the 2026-27 school year. Because this day was added, the 2026-27 school year will now end for students on Wednesday, June 16, 2027. Find additional information on BoardDocs. View the updated complete school year calendar on FCPS’ website.
The last day of school for the current school year — Wednesday, June 17, 2026 — has not changed.
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Student Awards and Recognitions
- Military Child of the Year Finalist
- Required Immunizations Reminder
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 27: B Week; 📛Patrol Meeting; MAP Testing 6th
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Tuesday, April 28: Combined Chorus Rehearsal; Straw & Caccavale visit National Gallery (9:45-12:45); 4th Grade Strings Rehearsal
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Wednesday, April 29: iReady Testing (3rd); STEAM Assemblies
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Thursday, April 30: Longfellow Community Night & Math Pathways
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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); Dickey-Dunn & Doble Classes to National Art Gallery
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Wednesday, May 6: Bike & Roll to School Day; Grade 1 Field Trip to Sully Plantation;🎨Evening of the Arts🎵 (5:30-7:30 pm)
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Thursday, May 7: 🎶3rd-6th Daytime Spring Concert
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Friday, May 8: Polo Day – Staff & Students
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Tuesday, May 12: Grade 5 Reading SOL
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Wednesday, May 13: 3-Hour Early Release for Teacher Planning
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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 5th: 🍋Sixth Grade Day; 2026 High School Graduates Return to LRES; LRES PTA End of Year Picnic & Ice Cream Social
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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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