Dear Lake Anne Families,
Last week was Staff Appreciation Week, and we are so grateful to our PTA and families for going above and beyond to show our staff how much they are appreciated. Your thoughtful notes, treats, and acts of kindness made the week incredibly special for our teachers and staff. Thank you for your continued support of our school community.
We continue our Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) assessments this week. Our next SOL assessment will take place on Thursday, May 14. Our teachers have worked hard to help students feel calm and confident, and we appreciate your support in ensuring students arrive on time, well rested, and ready to do their best. Encouragement from home and a healthy breakfast can make a big difference!
Additionally, this Wednesday, May 13, is an early release day. Please be sure to check your email for this month’s early release dismissal confirmation for your child/ren. If there will be any changes to your child’s dismissal plan, please notify the office as soon as possible so we can ensure a safe and smooth dismissal for all students.
Thank you for your partnership and continued support.
Warmly,
Warmly,
Mrs. Jill Stewart, Principal
Mrs. Valencia Chenier, Assistant Principal
Mrs. Leslie Grumbach, Assistant Principal
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- Thursday, May 13
- 3 hour early release
- Dining for Dollars at Chick-fil-A
- Thursday, May 14
- Tuesday, May 19
- Wednesday, May 20
- Reading (Grade 3)
- Virtual PTA Meeting 7:00pm
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- Upcoming SOL Dates:
- May 14 - Math (Grades 3-6)
- May 19 - Science (Grade 5)
- May 20 - Reading (Grade 3)
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.
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.
Learn more about how to support your child and why test participation matters.
Our Kiss and Ride line begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 8:50 a.m. To help traffic move safely and efficiently, please pull all the way forward when dropping off students and remain in your vehicle at all times. If you need to come inside the building, please park in a designated parking spot or on the street. We also ask families to follow staff and patrol directions and avoid stopping or parking along the curb at any point in the Kiss and Ride lane. Thank you for helping us keep arrival safe and smooth for everyone!
Mr. Johnson has beautifully hand-drawn the backdrops for our upcoming school musical, and now we need helping hands to bring them to life with paint!
If you have any availability during the school day, please consider stopping by his classroom to help out. No experience needed—just a willingness to pitch in.
Thank you, and please help spread the word to other Lake Anne families!
📚 Halfway Through Uncovering History in Language Arts 📚
We are halfway through Benchmark Unit 7 in Language Arts! Across grade levels, students have explored why the past is important, how communities evolve, and ancient cultures.
Connect with your child’s learning at school with these fun questions and hands-on activities at home:
- Question: What is one thing people in the past did differently from us? Would you want to live back then? Why or why not?
- Activity: Ask your child to pretend they’ve created a new world. What would they name it? Who would live there? What would it look like and how would it change over time? Have them draw a picture.
At the end of the unit, your child will take their unit magazine home. The magazine includes an activity calendar with fun ways to help students build on what they’re learning at each grade level. You can also find information on how to support your child’s reading at home on the Benchmark Families website.
📚 A mitad de camino descubriendo la historia en Artes del Lenguaje 📚
¡Estamos a mitad de la Unidad 7 de Benchmark en Artes del Lenguaje! En todos los grados, los estudiantes han explorado por qué el pasado es importante, cómo evolucionan las comunidades y las culturas antiguas.
Conéctese con el aprendizaje de su hijo/a en la escuela con estas preguntas divertidas y actividades prácticas en casa:
Pregunta: ¿Qué es una cosa que las personas del pasado hacían de manera diferente a nosotros? ¿Te gustaría vivir en esa época? ¿Por qué sí o por qué no?
Actividad: Pídale a su hijo/a que imagine que ha creado un mundo nuevo. ¿Cómo lo llamaría? ¿Quiénes vivirían allí? ¿Cómo se vería y cómo cambiaría con el tiempo? Pídale que dibuje una imagen.
Al final de la unidad, su hijo/a llevará a casa la revista de la unidad. La revista incluye un calendario de actividades con ideas divertidas para seguir fortaleciendo el aprendizaje en cada grado. También puede encontrar información sobre cómo apoyar la lectura en casa en el sitio web de Benchmark Families.
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Dining for Dollars - Wednesday, May 13th - North Point Village Chick-fil-A |
The following immunizations are required for students entering 7th and 12th grade each school year.
All students entering 7th grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations prior to the beginning of school: Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap), Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY), and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.
- To meet the Tdap requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 7 or older.
- To meet the MenACWY requirement, the vaccination must be administered at age 10 or older.
- To meet the HPV requirement, the vaccination should be given between the ages of 11 and 12 or as early as 9 years old.
- Parents/guardians may decide that their child will not receive the HPV vaccination. The school does not require documentation if a parent/guardian elects for their student not to receive the HPV vaccination.
Immunization Events for FCPS StudentsFCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will provide school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students at no out-of-pocket cost. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations.
Dates will be made available throughout the school year. Parents/guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. Additional immunization resources are also available.
Las siguientes vacunas son obligatorias para los estudiantes que entran en 7 -12 grados, cada año escolar.
Todos los estudiantes entrando al grado 7 están obligados a recibir una dosis de cada una de las siguientes vacuna, antes de comenzar la escuela: Refuerzo contra el tétanos, la difteria y la tos ferina (Tdap, por sus siglas en inglés), vacuna antimeningocócica (MenACWY, siglas en inglés) y vacuna contra el virus del papiloma humano (VPH, siglas en inglés).
- Para cumplir con el requisito de la Tdap, la vacuna debe ser administrada a los 7 años de edad o después.
- Para cumplir con el requisito de la MenACWY, la vacuna debe ser administrada a los 10 años de edad o después.
- Para cumplir con el requisito de la HPV, la vacuna debe ser administrada entre las edades de 11 y 12 años de edad, o tan temprano como a los 9 años.
- Como padre o tutor, usted podría decidir no poner a su niño la vacuna HPV. La escuela no exige documentación si un padre o tutor decide no poner la vacuna HPV a su estudiante.
Todos los estudiantes que entren al grado 12 deben recibir dos dosis de la vacuna antimeningocócica (MenACWY, siglas en inglés) antes de comenzar la escuela. Para cumplir este requisito del grado 12, una dosis debe ser administrada a la edad de 16 años o después.
Animamos a padres y tutores a planificar con tiempo y hacer ahora una cita con anticipación con el médico de su niño, para así evitar apuros durante el verano. Por favor, considere ponerle las vacunas a su niño anticipadamente de forma tal, que ellos puedan asistir a la escuela en otoño. El verano es un tiempo muy ocupado para familias y médicos. Siempre que su niño tenga la edad necesaria para cumplir con los requisitos que mencionamos antes, pueden ser vacunados en cualquier momento.
Eventos de Vacunación para Estudiantes de FCPS
FCPS, en asociación con “Inspire Health Alliance”, ofrecerá las vacunas requeridas para la escuela y de forma opcional la vacuna contra el “flu”, a todos los estudiantes de FCPS, sin ningún costo. Se realizarán múltiples eventos en ubicaciones designadas de FCPS.
Las fechas serán notificadas a los largo del año escolar. Padres o tutores pueden mirar los próximos eventos y programar una cita para su estudiante. La participación es voluntaria. También hay disponibles recursos adicionales sobre vacunación.
 Thomas Jefferson Techstravaganza! on Saturday, May 16, Thomas Jefferson High School is hosting hands-on STEM activities for families! This is a family fun FREE event! For more info:https://techstrav.org/index.html
You will need to register so they know how many people to expect at the stations, but entire event is free.https://tinyurl.com/Techstravaganza26
FCPS Caters to Food Allergies
May is Food Allergy Awareness Month. The FCPS Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) works to ensure every student has access to safe and nutritious school meals. Since 1 in 13 children in the U.S. has a food allergy, FNS works closely with families to provide reasonable meal accommodations for students whose medical needs affect what they can eat at school.
To support students appropriately and safely, families are asked to submit medical documentation to FNS from a U.S. licensed health care provider so we can tailor meals to each child’s needs.
Learn more about the documentation required and the steps to develop a safe menu for students.
Discover Exciting Summer Learning Activities and Ideas
Join Fairfax County Public Schools for a free, family-friendly community celebration filled with hands-on STEM, arts, and creative experiences for students of all ages. This year’s Summer Extravaganza takes place on Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Woodson High School.
Explore summer learning resources and connect with FCPS offices and community partners. Don’t miss the Student Market and a full day of engaging activities designed to spark learning, growth, and inspiration for the whole family.
For more information, visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage.
Descubra emocionantes actividades e ideas de aprendizaje para el verano.
Únase a las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Fairfax para una celebración comunitaria gratuita y familiar, llena de experiencias prácticas de STEM, artes y creatividad para estudiantes de todas las edades. La Extravaganza de Verano de este año se llevará a cabo el sábado 6 de junio, de 10:00 a.m. a 2:30 p.m., en la escuela secundaria Woodson.
Explore recursos de aprendizaje para el verano y conéctese con las oficinas de FCPS y socios comunitarios. No se pierda el Mercado Estudiantil y un día completo de actividades diseñadas para inspirar el aprendizaje, el crecimiento y la creatividad para toda la familia.
Para más información, visite la página web de la Extravaganza de Verano.
Family Information Phone Lines
FCPS family information phone lines are available in nine different languages. An FCPS employee will respond to your call in your preferred language within 24 hours, Monday through Friday.
Call the phone line with questions about your child’s education or FCPS, and someone will help connect you to resources or arrange for you to speak to the appropriate school employee. Learn more about family information phone lines.
Líneas telefónicas de información para familias
Las líneas telefónicas de información para familias de FCPS están disponibles en nueve idiomas diferentes. Un empleado de FCPS responderá su llamada en su idioma preferido dentro de 24 horas, de lunes a viernes.
Llame a la línea telefónica si tiene preguntas sobre la educación de su hijo/a o sobre FCPS, y alguien le ayudará a conectarse con recursos o a coordinar una conversación con el personal escolar correspondiente. Obtenga más información sobre las líneas telefónicas de información para familias.
No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students
Virtual therapy sessions are available to FCPS high school students at no cost to provide a safe space to address concerns such as:
- Mood/behavior changes, motivation, grief/loss.
- Anxiety, worry, fears.
- Social skills, bullying, peer and family relationships.
- Academic stress.
Students can be referred by a guardian or designated school staff member. You may refer your child by calling 571-749-2940 or by contacting an FCPS school counselor, social worker, psychologist, or director of Student Services. Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage for more information.
Your Child's Mental Wellness Matters: Access Comprehensive Services
Reach out to the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) for specialized youth mental health services designed to help your child succeed. The CSB has individual and family counseling, psychiatric diagnostic evaluations, medication management, parenting groups, peer support, crisis response, recovery supports that include medication-assisted treatment (MAT), intensive services, and other services.
Contact CSB Entry and Referral to get started by calling 703-383-8500 or emailing csb@fairfaxcounty.gov.
Additional Mental Health Resources
FCPS has resources available to support your child’s mental health. During after-school hours, parents and students who need additional support can use the 988 Lifeline to get free, confidential guidance from trained crisis counselors on how to best help someone experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis. You can call or text the number.
Recent reports have shared an 11% drop in suicides among young people since the rollout of 988. Please note, the hotline is not only for those experiencing suicidal ideation (or thoughts), it is also available for any mental health or substance abuse-related crisis and those with a loved one experiencing those crises or suicidal thoughts.
And as always, if your concern is an emergency, you should call 911.
Terapia Virtual Gratuita para Estudiantes de High School
Sesiones virtuales de terapia gratuitas están disponibles para estudiantes de secundaria de FCPS, lo que les ofrece un espacio seguro para encarar problemas como:
- Cambios de estado de ánimo o de comportamiento, motivación, duelo y pérdida.
- Ansiedad, preocupaciones, miedos.
- Habilidades de socialización, abuso (bullying), relaciones con semejantes y familiares.
- Estrés académico.
Los estudiantes pueden ser referidos por su cuidador o personal escolar designado. Usted puede referir a su hijo llamando al 571-749-2940 o contactando al consejero escolar, trabajador social, psicólogo o director de servicios al estudiante de FCPS. Para encontrar más información, visite la página FCPS Teletherapy.
🌱 La Salud Mental de su Niño es muy Importante: Tenga Acceso a Servicios Integrales
Comuníquese con la “Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board, CSB, para que reciba servicios de salud mental para jóvenes diseñados para ayudar a su niño a lograr el éxito. La CSB cuenta con consejería individual y familiar, Evaluación y diagnóstico psiquiátrico, manejo de prescripciones, grupos de apoyo para padres, grupos de apoyo de semejantes, respuesta a crisis, apoyo para la recuperación, incluyendo “medication assisted treatment”, MAT, servicios intensivos y más.
Para comenzar, contacte a la oficina de Admisión y Referencia de CSB, llamando al 703-383-8500 o escribiendo a la dirección csb@fairfaxcounty.gov.
Food insecurity impacts more than 96,000 Fairfax County residents. Learn how to help and discover the many resources available to support those who need food assistance or shelter. View the county’s Human Services Resource Guide.
La incertidumbre alimentaria afecta a más de 96,000 residentes del Condado de Fairfax. Sepa cómo puede ayudar y descubra los muchos recursos que están disponibles para aquellos que necesiten asistencia alimentaria o refugio. Revise la Guía de Servicios de Recursos Humanos.
- South Lakes Food Pantry:
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- Where: Outside the main entrance (Door #1) at South Lake High School
- When: Thursdays between 4:30 PM and 5:00 PM
- What: Bags of non-perishable items as well as fresh produce, meat, bread, and household items
- Saint Anne’s Food Pantry:
- Where: 1700 Wainwright Dr., Reston, VA 20190
- When: Every 3rd Thursday of the month between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM
- What: One bag of groceries and one bag of personal care items to each person
- Tzu Chi Foundation:
- Where: 1516 Moorings Dr., Reston, VA 20190
- When: Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM
- What: Food items including fresh produce and dry goods
- Community of Faith UMC:
- Where: 13224 Franklin Farm Rd., Herndon, VA 20171
- When: Tuesdays between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM
- What: Food items including meat and refrigerated goods
- Food for Others:
- Where: Draper Dr & Kingsbridge Dr, Oakton, VA, 22031
- When: Monday and Thursday, 6:00 p.m.
Capital Area Food Bank is committed to providing food for our neighbors in need, throughout the year and in unexpected moments of economic hardship.
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To support federal employees and contractors affected by the government shutdown, the food bank is holding additional food distributions at locations throughout its partner network. These new food distributions will offer boxes of shelf-stable pantry items and fresh produce for the duration of the shutdown.
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These new food distributions will begin the week of October 20th. To receive food, visitors will need to show a government work ID.
Visit the local farmers market at St. John Neumann Catholic Church for fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs, bread and prepared foods!
- Despensa de Alimentos de South Lakes:
Dónde: Afuera de la entrada principal (Puerta #1) en South Lakes High School
Cuándo: Los jueves entre las 4:30 PM y las 5:00 PM
Qué: Bolsas con alimentos no perecederos, así como productos frescos, carne, pan y artículos para el hogar
- Despensa de Alimentos de Saint Anne’s:
Dónde: 1700 Wainwright Dr., Reston, VA 20190
Cuándo: Cada tercer jueves del mes entre las 12:00 PM y la 1:00 PM
Qué: Una bolsa de comestibles y una bolsa de artículos de cuidado personal por persona
- Fundación Tzu Chi:
Dónde: 1516 Moorings Dr., Reston, VA 20190
Cuándo: Cada primer y tercer sábado del mes entre las 10:00 AM y las 11:00 AM
Qué: Alimentos, incluyendo productos frescos y productos secos
- Community of Faith UMC:
Dónde: 13224 Franklin Farm Rd., Herndon, VA 20171
Cuándo: Los martes entre las 4:00 PM y las 6:00 PM
Qué: Alimentos, incluyendo carne y productos refrigerados
- Despensa de Alimentos de South Lakes
Dónde: Afuera de la entrada principal (Puerta #1) en South Lakes High School
Cuándo: Los jueves entre las 4:30 PM y las 5:00 PM
Qué: Bolsas con alimentos no perecederos, así como productos frescos, carne, pan y artículos para el hogar
- Despensa de Alimentos de Saint Anne’s
Dónde: 1700 Wainwright Dr., Reston, VA 20190
Cuándo: Cada tercer jueves del mes entre las 12:00 PM y la 1:00 PM
Qué: Una bolsa de comestibles y una bolsa de artículos de cuidado personal por persona
- Fundación Tzu Chi
Dónde: 1516 Moorings Dr., Reston, VA 20190
Cuándo: Cada primer y tercer sábado del mes entre las 10:00 AM y las 11:00 AM
Qué: Alimentos, incluyendo productos frescos y productos secos
- Community of Faith UMC
Dónde: 13224 Franklin Farm Rd., Herndon, VA 20171
Cuándo: Los martes entre las 4:00 PM y las 6:00 PM
Qué: Alimentos, incluyendo carne y productos refrigerados
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Summer Learning
- Mental Health Resources
- Thank You, Bus Drivers and Food Service Workers
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
En caso de que no lo haya visto en FCPS Esta Semana, la división escolar compartió actualizaciones sobre los siguientes temas:
- FCPS atiende las alergias alimentarias
- Vacunas necesarias antes de 7.º y 12.º grado
- ¡Gracias a los maestros y al personal!
Lea FCPS Esta Semana para obtener más información sobre estos temas. Si aún no recibe este boletín semanal, inscríbase hoy mismo.
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