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The Weekly Roar
Monday, June 1, 2026
Congratulations to Our 5th & 6th Grade Choruses!
Earlier this evening, our 5th and 6th Grade Choruses performed their Disney-themed Spring Concert for family and friends, and they did an amazing job! Led by Ms. McCormick and Mr. Crouch, the combined groups sang a delightful array of familiar Disney tunes. The program featured student speakers and soloists as well as a performance by the eight students who represented Lane at this year's All-County Choral Festival concert in April. Congratulations to all of these talented vocalists!
    
Upcoming Events
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Wednesday, 6/3 – All library materials due
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Wednesday, 6/3 – Band & Strings Concerts, 6 p.m., 4th Grade Strings; 7 p.m., 5th & 6th Grade Band and Strings
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Friday, 6/5 – Field Day (please make sure your child wears sneakers and comfortable clothing)
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Thursday, 6/11 – End-of-Year SCA Spirit Day: College Shirt Day
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Friday, 6/12 – End-of-Year SCA Spirit Day: Circus Day
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Friday, 6/12 – PTA End-of-Year ’90s Dance Party, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Cafeteria
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Monday, 6/15 – End-of-Year SCA Spirit Day: Cartoon Character Day
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Tuesday, 6/16 – End-of-Year SCA Spirit Day: 6th Grade Day
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Tuesday, 6/16 – 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony, 9:30 a.m. (limited admission, teachers will communicate with families directly)
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Wednesday, 6/17 – End-of-Year SCA Spirit Day: Lane Day!
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Wednesday, 6/17 – Last day of school, students dismissed at 2:05 p.m.
In This Issue
- Field Day Is This Friday, June 5!
- From the Shelves of the Lane Library: All Library Books Are Due This Wednesday, June 3!
- End-of-Year Spirit Days Coming Soon!
- Third Annual FCPS Puzzle Hunt Encourages Active Family Fun
- Medication Reminder: Pick Up Medication in the Health Room by the Last Day of School
- Please Check Your Student’s Lunch Balance
- June Is Caribbean American Heritage Month
- Calling All Kindergarteners for the 2026-27 School Year! Now Is the Time to Register!
- FCPS PreK and Early Head Start Now Accepting Applications for 2026-27 School Year
- PTA News: End-of-Year ‘90s Dance Party June 12
- Parent Resources: FCPS Summer Camps registration closing June 5, mental-health resources, Family Information Phone Lines
- FCPS News & Events: FCPS Summer Extravaganza, budget update
News & Notes
Field Day Is This Friday, June 5!
Field Day 2026 will be held this Friday, June 5, for all grade levels. This schoolwide event allows the students to participate in a variety of games and activities as a class. They will rotate through stations that provide different challenges.
- Third through 5th grade students will participate in Field Day from 9:20 a.m. to 12:05 p.m.
- Kindergarten through 2nd grade students will participate from 12:50 to 3:35 p.m.
Please be sure your child is dressed appropriately for this active day outdoors in weather-appropriate clothing that’s easy to move in. Sneakers are mandatory to participate.
Students should bring a water bottle with their name on it and can wear a hat. A change of clothes in a plastic bag labeled with their name is also encouraged (just in case). Sunscreen and bug spray should be applied before arrival as they cannot be brought to school. Be sure your child gets a good night’s sleep and eats a filling breakfast.
Thank you for supporting this important P.E. event!
From the Shelves of the Lane Library: All Library Books Are Due This Wednesday, June 3!
Dear Lane Readers,
All library books are due on Wednesday, June 3.
Notices about checked out materials will continue to be sent out weekly via email until the end of the school year. Please do your best to look for and return all books in good condition! It is also possible that books have been sent to school but have not yet made it to the library. If this is the case, apologies in advance for the crossed communication.
As a reminder, there are no fines for overdue books, however families are expected to pay the replacement cost for lost or damaged books.
Contact Sue Chozick, Librarian, at schozick@fcps.edu with any questions.
End-of-Year Spirit Days Coming Soon!
The SCA has planned a great list of spirit days to finish up the school year with fun! Here is a list of the upcoming themes, beginning next Thursday, June 11, and continuing through the last day.
- Thursday, June 11 – College Shirt Day
- Friday, June 12 – Circus Day
- Monday, June 15 – Cartoon Character Day
- Tuesday, June 16 – 6th Grade Day
- Wednesday, June 17 – Lane Day!
Watch next week’s Weekly Roar for more details.
Third Annual FCPS Puzzle Hunt Encourages Active Family Fun
The Solving Fun Puzzle Pals have been busy getting ready for the 3rd Annual Fairfax County Public Schools Puzzle Hunt, and it kicks off in only two weeks!
This free event is open to solvers of all ages and is a great way to keep students and families engaged in fun, creative problem-solving over the summer. It also teaches bike and pedestrian safety and encourages active transportation.
New this year: The school with the most solvers will win a special visit from Sue Doku!
Sign up for the Puzzle Hunt!
Medication Reminder: Pick Up Medication in the Health Room by the Last Day of School
If your child has medication on file in the School Health Room, please make sure to pick it up no later than dismissal on the last day of school – 2:05 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17.
Please note that a parent or guardian MUST pick up all medication. We cannot release it to students.
Any medication that is not picked up will be destroyed.
Thank you!
Please Check Your Student’s Lunch Balance
It’s a busy time of year, and we know many priorities are on your plate. As we approach the end of the school year, it is important to check your student’s MySchoolBucks account and pay any remaining school meal balance.
Free and Reduced-Price Meals
Families who earn less than 185% of the poverty level qualify for free and reduced-price meals (FRM). However, an application must be completed and submitted each school year to receive that benefit. The application for the 2026-27 school year will be available this summer.
If you have a current balance and think you may be eligible for free and reduced-price meals, please fill out the FRM application for the 2025-26 school year.
June Is Caribbean American Heritage Month
FCPS celebrates the rich diversity and honors the many contributions of immigrants of Caribbean heritage to our nation during the month of June. Caribbean individuals are some of the most ethnically diverse in the world. There are more than 8.5 million individuals in the United States born in the Caribbean or of Caribbean ancestry. Learn more about Caribbean American Heritage Month.
Calling All Kindergarteners for the 2026-27 School Year! Now Is the Time to Register!
Do you have a child at home ready to start kindergarten next year? If so, now is the time to let us know your little lion will be coming to Lane! Registration for the 2026-27 school year is now underway, and we want to hear from you! Register by Wednesday, June 17, to be added to our summer information distribution list!
There’s an easy five-step process to register a child for kindergarten:
- Determine eligibility.
- Identify your local school.
- Gather documents.
- Fill out forms.
- Schedule an appointment.
You can read more about the registration process here. For additional information, please contact Sook Fan Simpson, our school registrar, at sksimpson@fcps.edu.
If you don’t have a rising kindergartener yourself, please share this information with friends and neighbors who do.
Try Online Registration!
Online registration for the 2026-27 school year is open for all grades, kindergarten through 12th grade. It’s the quickest way to start the process! Learn how to begin the online registration process here.
When registering, parents/caregivers will need to create or log in to an existing SIS ParentVUE account.
If you’d like more information, please visit Lane’s Kindergarten Registration page on our school website:https://lanees.fcps.edu/announcements/kindergarten-registration-2026-27-now-open.
FCPS PreK and Early Head Start Now Accepting Applications for 2026-27 School Year
FCPS PreK and Early Head Start are now accepting applications for School Year 2026-27!
This is a high-quality Early Childhood Program for eligible families. PreK (which stands for Pre-Kindergarten) is a full-day program, and spaces are limited. The PreK program prioritizes children who will be 4 years old by September 30 but also accepts applications for children who will be 3 years old by September 30.
Your family may qualify for PreK or Early Head Start if you:
- Live in Fairfax County
- PreK: Have a child who will be age 3 or 4 by September 30
- Early Head Start: Have a child who is 0-2 years of age and pregnant women who live in the Reston, Herndon, and Springfield areas
- Have a student(s) with economic and educational risk factors such as:
- Income eligibility
- Homelessness or Foster Care
- A Parent with Limited Education
- Student receives Special Education Services.
For more information or to apply, visit the FCPS PreK website, email fcpsprekoffice@fcps.edu, or call the PreK Office at 703-208-7900 (English) or 703-208-7901 (Spanish).
¡El programa PreK y Early Head Start de FCPS ya está aceptando solicitudes para el año escolar 2026-27!
Somos un programa de educación infantil de alta calidad para familias que cumplen con los requisitos. El programa de PreK es dia completa y los espacios son limitados. El programa PreK prioriza a los niños de 4 años cumplidos antes del 30 de septiembre, pero también acepta solicitudes para niños de 3 años cumplidos antes de esa fecha.
Su familia puede calificar para PreK o Early Head Start si:
- Vivir en el condado de Fairfax
- PreK: Tiene un hijo que tendrá 3 o 4 años antes del 30 de septiembre
- Early Head Start: Tiene un niño de 0 a 2 años de edad y mujeres embarazadas que viven en las áreas de Reston, Herndon, y Springfield
- Tiene un estudiante(s) con factores de riesgo económico y educativo como:
- Elegibilidad por ingresos
- Sin hogar o acogida temporal
- Un padre con educación limitada
- El estudiante recibe servicios de educación especial
Para obtener más información, visite el sitio web, llame a la Oficina de PreK: 703-208-7900 (Inglés), 703-208-7901 (Español), o envia un correo electrónico: fcpsprekoffice@fcps.edu.
PTA News
End-of-Year ’90s Dance Party
Show off your ’90s fly flair with other Lane families and friends as we near the end of the school year! On Friday, June 12, from 6:30 to 8:30, the Lane PTA will host its annual end-of-year party, and this year, in honor of Lane’s 30th birthday, it’s a ’90s Dance Party!
Here are the prices:
- Family Ticket: $8 (includes 1 adult & 1 child)
- Each additional Child Ticket: $3
- Each additional Adult Ticket: $5
Purchase tickets here:
https://lanepta.givebacks.gives/2026party/Campaign/Details.
All tickets must be purchased in advance. No tickets will be sold at the door! Remember to have your ticket QR code ready (mobile or print) for speedy entry!
PLEASE NOTE:
- In an effort to ensure everyone has a good time, we will have a separate space open, if a student or adult would like to step away from the lights and the noises.
- Due to Fire Marshall regulations, the number of people who can attend this event is limited. Every person, regardless of age, must have a ticket to enter. If you purchase a ticket (or tickets) and are unable to make it, please consider donating your tickets to another family who did not purchase tickets in time.
- All students MUST have an adult present at the dance, this is not a drop-off event!
- Food trucks will be on site with food and drink available for purchase.
Volunteers Needed
We have many volunteer positions open for this event. Volunteers get a FREE Family Ticket, which includes 1 adult and 1 child – an $8 value! (Please be sure to purchase tickets for additional children through the link above.
Link to volunteer
Parent Resources
FCPS Summer Learning Program Registration Closes This Friday, June 5!
Registration for summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools will be closing on Friday, June 5.
Career and Technical Education camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Robinson Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Tuition assistance is available to FCPS families eligible for free or reduced meals.
Tech Adventure Camp (TAC) is a week-long exploratory camp that allows current K-5 students to explore STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), culinary, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. Watch this video about CTE camps. Registration is open through Friday, June 5.
Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA) is a weekly fine and performing arts camp for students in grades K-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students attend four daily classes in dance, music, theater, and visual arts and work with experienced educators who create engaging, fun classes.
New this year: Students in the above camps can also register for aftercare, which is available from 2 to 5 p.m.
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.
Family Information Phone Lines Available in Nine Languages
Parents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS. View the list of phone numbers.
FCPS News & Activities
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.
School Board Adopts Fiscal Year 2027 Approved Budget
On May 21, the Fairfax County School Board unanimously adopted the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Approved Budget, continuing FCPS’ commitment to sustaining excellence by prioritizing competitive compensation and strategic investments that support student success.
The adopted budget reflects the division’s ongoing efforts to navigate a challenging fiscal environment shaped in part by chronic state underfunding and economic uncertainty. Despite these challenges, the budget maintains key investments and restores several reductions made during the prior fiscal year. Read about the FY 2027 Budget.
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