Dear Lake Anne Families,
As we move through the final stretch of the school year, there is so much to celebrate at Lake Anne! Our classrooms continue to be filled with learning, growth, and excitement as students work hard to finish the year strong. We are incredibly grateful for the dedication of our teachers, staff, and families who continue to support our students each day. Thank you for partnering with us to make this a successful and memorable year for our school community.
As we head into our final week of SOL testing, we want to wish our 3rd and 5th grade students the very best of luck as they take their last SOL assessments! Our students and teachers have worked incredibly hard all year long, and we are proud of the growth, perseverance, and dedication we continue to see each day. Thank you to our families for your continued partnership and support of academics at home and at school. Your encouragement truly makes a difference.
We also want to celebrate that our chronic absenteeism rate is currently at 11% — so close to reaching our goal of below 10%! Let’s finish the year strong by making attendance a priority each day. Every school day matters, especially during these final weeks of instruction, testing, celebrations, and end-of-year activities. Thank you for helping ensure students are at school, on time, and ready to learn!
Warmly,
Mrs. Jill Stewart, Principal
Mrs. Valencia Chenier, Assistant Principal
Mrs. Leslie Grumbach, Assistant Principal
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- Tuesday, May 19
- Wednesday, May 20
- Reading (Grade 3)
- Virtual PTA Meeting 7:00pm
- Wednesday, May 25-27
- Friday, May 29
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- Upcoming SOL Dates:
- 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!
The school health room is reminding parents/guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up by dismissal time on the last day of school, June 17, 2026. If your student is enrolled in a summer program sponsored by Fairfax County Public Schools, the existing medication authorization form may be used for the summer program. Parents will need to pick up the medication and deliver it to the summer learning site.
Medication authorization forms for school year 26-27 are available online at https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/school-health-services. This form is required for any prescription, or over-the-counter medication. Please refer to information about medication procedures on the back of the form. All over-the-counter medication must be unopened in an original container. No more than 100 pills/tablets should be brought to school. All prescription medications must be labeled by the pharmacist or health care provider and match the orders on the medication authorization.
Please reach out to the health room staff if you have any questions:
Mary Ellen Wolf, RN, Public Health Nurse, mwolf@fcps.edu, 571.595. 6549
Chitra Devkota, LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse, cdevkota@fcps.edu, 703.326.3510
Recordatorio sobre Medicamentos en la Sala de Salud Escolar
La sala de salud escolar desea recordarles a los padres y tutores que todos los medicamentos almacenados en la sala de salud deben recogerse antes de la hora de salida del último día de clases, el 17 de junio de 2026. Si su estudiante está inscrito en un programa de verano patrocinado por las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Fairfax (FCPS), el formulario actual de autorización de medicamentos puede utilizarse para el programa de verano. Los padres deberán recoger el medicamento y entregarlo en el sitio del programa de aprendizaje de verano.
Los formularios de autorización de medicamentos para el año escolar 2026-2027 están disponibles en línea en https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/school-health-services. Este formulario es obligatorio para cualquier medicamento recetado o de venta libre. Consulte la información sobre los procedimientos de medicamentos en la parte posterior del formulario.
Todos los medicamentos de venta libre deben estar sin abrir y en su envase original. No se deben traer más de 100 píldoras/tabletas a la escuela. Todos los medicamentos recetados deben estar etiquetados por el farmacéutico o proveedor de atención médica y coincidir con las indicaciones en el formulario de autorización de medicamentos.
Por favor, comuníquese con el personal de la sala de salud si tiene alguna pregunta:
Mary Ellen Wolf, RN, Enfermera de Salud Pública, mwolf@fcps.edu, 571.595.6549
Chitra Devkota, LPN, Enfermera Práctica Licenciada, cdevkota@fcps.edu, 703.326.3510
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!
📚 Finishing Up Our Uncovering of History in Language Arts 📚
Benchmark Unit 7 in Language Arts is coming to a close! Over the last several weeks, our students have learned, read, and written about history and culture.
Connect with your child’s learning at school with these fun questions and hands-on activities at home:
- Question: What’s the most interesting thing you learned during this unit? Why is it so interesting?
- Activity: Design a family crest or symbol. Work together to draw and decorate a family coat of arms that represents your history, values, traditions, or favorite activities.
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.
📚 Finalizando Nuestro Descubrimiento de la Historia en Artes del Lenguaje
¡La Unidad 7 de Benchmark en Artes del Lenguaje está llegando a su fin! Durante las últimas semanas, nuestros estudiantes han aprendido, leído y escrito sobre la historia y la cultura.
Conéctese con el aprendizaje de su hijo(a) en la escuela con estas preguntas divertidas y actividades prácticas para hacer en casa:
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Pregunta: ¿Qué fue lo más interesante que aprendiste durante esta unidad? ¿Por qué te pareció tan interesante?
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Actividad: Diseñen un escudo o símbolo familiar. Traben juntos para dibujar y decorar un escudo de armas familiar que represente su historia, valores, tradiciones o actividades favoritas.
Al final de la unidad, su hijo(a) llevará a casa la revista de la unidad. La revista incluye un calendario de actividades con maneras divertidas de ayudar a los estudiantes a continuar desarrollando lo que aprenden en cada nivel de grado. También puede encontrar información sobre cómo apoyar la lectura de su hijo(a) en casa en el sitio web de Benchmark Families.
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As a follow up to Teacher Appreciation Week, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the many generous community partners and donors who helped make our staff feel so celebrated and appreciated. Your kindness, donations, and support truly spoiled our teachers and staff this week!
A special thank you to Wegman’s, Red’s Table, Nordic Knots Pretzels, Ted’s Bulletin, Big Bun’s, Dano’s Granola, Founding Farmers, River Sea Chocolates, Kook Dog, Lucia’s, First Watch, Trader Joe’s-Loudon, Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse, Pupatella, MOD Pizza-Plaza America, Sixty Vines, La Madeleine-Reston, Starbucks-Plaza America, True Food, Thompson Restaurants, Shutterfly, Jazzercise, Chick-fil-A at North Point, Wingstop Herndon, Makers Union, Marco’s Pizza-Herndon, and Chiboo Bakery for your generosity and partnership.
Our staff felt incredibly valued throughout the week, and we are so grateful for the support of our community. Thank you for helping us recognize the hard work and dedication of our amazing educators!
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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:
- 2027 Budget Updates
- New Cell Phone Policy
- Stay Up-to-Date with the Mobile App
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 This Week, la división escolar compartió actualizaciones sobre los siguientes temas:
- Actualizaciones del presupuesto 2027
- Nueva política de teléfonos celulares
- Manténgase al día con la aplicación móvil
Lea FCPS This Week para obtener más información sobre estos temas. Si aún no recibe este boletín semanal, regístrese hoy mismo.
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