 We had an awesome 2nd week of the 2026 - 2027 school year! Our patrols had their first meeting and received their belts. We received a donation of soccer balls and Nike storage bag from our LRES PTA Soccer Club partnership with Surf Nation and 1 Ball 1 Game! Practices start the week of September 14 for our kindergarten - second grade teams! Register here if your child has not joined and would like to play!
Opportunities for additional student leadership is happening now. Fourth - sixth graders that would like to join the Eco Defense Squad can fill out and return an application to Mrs. Busch (STEAM Teacher). Ms. Gray & Ms. Hagy will be leading our SCA. Fifth and sixth graders that would like to run for an office position can attend an interest meeting on Monday, September 14. Parents can hear about these opportunities and more at Back to School Night on September 17!
Safety remains our top priority, and last week we successfully conducted our first Lockdown Drill of the school year. We are proud of all our students for their maturity, active listening, and participation during the drill. As a safety reminder, parents must accompany students for any events held before or after school. Students must all check in at home prior to returning to school grounds to play on the playground, basketball court, or field and must have parent supervision.
The Lemon Road teachers are looking forward to hosting Back to School Night for our parents on Thursday, September 17. Back to School Night is an adult-only event where parents & guardians meet their child's teacher(s) to hear about curriculum, homework, volunteer opportunities, etc. and visit with specialists and student leadership sponsors in the cafeteria/library. Our schedule for the evening is below:
4:50: Doors Open for Parents/Guardians
5:00: Classroom Session #1
5:40: Meet & Greet with Specialists and Student Leadership Opportunities
6:10: Classroom Session #2
6:50: Evening Ends
Happy Labor Day weekend! Looking forward to seeing you all soon at upcoming school & PTA events. Here are our current PTA initiatives:
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Membership: Joining the PTA is a key indicator that you support the school-home partnership that we foster.
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Spirit Wear: LRES spirit wear is on sale for two more weeks - order gear for your whole family here!
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Armchair Fundraiser: This is the biggest fundraiser of the year. The PTA hopes to reach $10,000 to cover much of the annual operating budget (Field Trip buses, Teacher Reimbursements, Staff Appreciation, Student Scholarships, and more). Donate today!
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K-2 PTA Soccer Club: We want all our K-2 students to join the NEW PTA Soccer Club. Teams are forming now, scholarships are available and 75% of registration fees are donated back to the school & PTA.
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Mabel's Labels: You can support our fundraiser "Lemon Road PTA (Falls Church)" and the Lemon Road PTA receive 20% commission on all sales.
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DC United Game: Lemon Road is heading to DC United at Audi Field on Saturday, September 19 at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $45 to sit in the Lemon Road section 102. Purchase your ticket(s) HERE.
We Need YOU: We are looking for room parents, Odyssey of the Mind coaches, Science Olympiad coaches, Math Olympiad coaches, and help on any of our PTA committees. Email lemonroadpta@gmail.com to get involved!
Lemon Road Elementary is hiring a few key positions for the school year. Some of these positions are newly available due to enrollment and student needs. Please send Rose Sanchez (rasanchez@fcps.edu) your resume to be considered for any position below:
- Special Education Teacher (K - 6)
- Special Education Instructional Assistant (K - 6)
- Dining Room Attendant (hourly 10:30 - 1:30)
- Math Interventionist/Tutor (hourly part-time)
We are working toward 100% completion of student online verification forms. The annual re-enrollment packet includes the early release Wednesday’s childcare need selection.
FCPS began providing elementary school staff with additional time because our teachers and staff do not have equal paid planning or collaboration time as middle and high school colleagues. For our staff to have this professional time, we ask students to go home or to an aftercare location at 11:55 a.m. on these four Wednesdays. The dates for Lemon Road are: September 30, November 18, January 13, and April 7.
Families may complete their forms electronically through Parent Vue (https://bit.ly/3RZepAK), or by downloading the paper forms, (https://bit.ly/4gd8Rfj) from the FCPS website and returning them to the school office. If your child is able to go home or to their aftercare location, please email Ms. Argodale at jhargodale@fcps.edu.
Follow the steps to complete the Early Release Wednesday Survey:
Step 1: Log into FCPS ParentVUE
Step 2: Click on “Online Packets” in the upper right-hand corner (If you are using the App, you will click on online registration and then scroll to Online Verification (OVU).
The Marshall High School Leadership Class invites the entire school community to Marshall Mayhem! Join us for an evening of fun, community spirit, and excitement before the big game. Students/families should bring cash for food and an entrance fee of $5.00 per person.
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Date: Friday, September 25, 2026
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Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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Location: Upper Back Lot (Kiss & Ride area)
What to Expect
- Games & Prizes
- Music & Food
- Marshall Clubs Showcase
Come out to support our Leadership Class and student clubs! Afterwards, head over to the stadium at 7:00 PM to cheer on Marshall Football as they take on Madison High School. We hope to see you there!
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Community Conversations with Dr. Reid
- Save the Date for the Special Education Family Conference
- Cellphone and Device Policy Reminders
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, September 7: School Holiday (Labor Day)
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Tuesday, September 8: C Week
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Thursday, September 10: iReady Testing; Celebrate McLean at McLean HS (3:30 PM)
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Friday, September 11: Polo Day
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Monday, September 14: D Week; SCA Officer Interest Meeting
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Thursday, September 17: LRES Back to School Night (5 - 7 PM)
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Friday, September 18: LRES School Spirit Day (navy & yellow); Summer Activity Board Breakfast
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Saturday, September 19: LRES K-2 PTA Soccer Club Games (9 - 1)
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Monday, September 21: School Holiday (Rosh Hashanah)
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Wednesday, September 23: OM Interest Meeting (7 PM)
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Friday, September 25: Marshall Mayhem (5 PM)
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Wednesday, September 30: 3-Hour Early Release Day; PTA General Meeting (7 PM)
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Wednesday, October 14: Eco Defense Free Swap (3:30 - 5:00 PM)
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Friday, October 30: End of Quarter 1; 2-hour Early Release Day
FCPS 2026 - 2027 School Year Calendar
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