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 Celebrating our future Cavaliers and future Bruins over the past few weeks! So proud of our Roadrunners for bringing the ultimate energy and spirit to both Woodson and Lake Braddock Pyramid Nights! 🏈⚔️🐻✨
 Working hard and growing together—one bright smile at a time. 🧠 Teamwork makes the dream work!
Upcoming Dates
September 21 - NO SCHOOL - Yom Kippur
September 27 - After School Enrichment Registration Closes
September 29 - Parent/Family Coffee - 8:30 AM
September 30 - 3 Hour Early Release - 12:15 Dismissal
October 1 - Back to School Night - 5:45-7:20 PM
October 2 - Fall Picture Day
October 12 - NO SCHOOL - School Planning Day
October 24 - PTA Roadrunner Games - 9:00 AM
October 30 - End of 1st Quarter - 1:15 Dismissal
LRES News
Roadrunner Roundup
Dear Little Run Families,
It has been another great week of learning here at Little Run! We were thrilled to welcome back Mrs. Butler from her maternity leave—she was so excited to reconnect with all of the students and staff this week.
Over the past few weeks, we celebrated both Pyramid Nights at Woodson High School and Lake Braddock Secondary School. It was fantastic to see our Roadrunners showing their spirit as future Cavaliers and future Bruins!
We also want to give a huge thank you to everyone who attended our first PTA meeting of the year last night. We are grateful for your partnership and support—it is going to be a great year ahead!
ACTION REQUIRED: Early Release Wednesdays
Please note that we need responses regarding dismissal plans for Early Release Wednesdays from all families. Please see the detailed information below in today's newsletter to submit your response as soon as possible.
Thank you for your continued support and commitment to our school community. Have a wonderful weekend!
Warm regards,
Christie Yarn, Principal
Alison Butler, Assistant Principal
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NEW - Digital Tuesday Folders
We are transitioning our Tuesday Folders to a digital format this year. Starting now, paper copies will no longer be sent home in backpacks. Instead, all weekly flyers, announcements, and school updates will be posted directly to our Parent Schoology Page, and listed weekly in this communication.
All flyers are posted to Schoology Course: Little Run Elementary School All Parents/Guardians.
See below for the contents included in this week’s Digital Tuesday Folder:
- Fall 2026 Enrichment - After School Activities Registration
ACTION REQUIRED: Early Release Wednesdays
Little Run will release students at 12:15 PM on the following days:
- September 30
- November 18
- January 13
- April 7
Please note: While we anticipate that most students will be dismissed at 12:15 on limited early release Wednesdays, we recognize that some families may require childcare. These students will be supervised by school-based staff. No new instruction will take place, as after-school care is strictly supervision.
ACTION REQUIRED: Elementary school parents and caregivers should use the Online Verification/Update (OVU) packet in SIS ParentVUE to review and provide consent for Early Release Wednesday Childcare. Make sure to scroll to the very bottom for Online Verification Update.
- OPT IN if you require childcare on our limited early release Wednesdays.
- OPT OUT if your child will go home (or to childcare arranged with SACC or another provider) at the early release time.
Read more about the three-hour early releases here.
Parent & Family Coffee - September 29
Join us for a morning of coffee, conversation, and community! Drop in to catch up with fellow school families, say hello to our leadership team—Principal Ms. Yarn and Assistant Principal Mrs. Butler—and share your ideas, questions, or just enjoy a warm drink.
Whether you stay for five minutes or the whole time, we would love to see you there!
Event Details:
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Date: September 29
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Time: 8:30 AM
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Location: Cafeteria
Please remember to bring a photo ID to sign in at the front office before joining us.
Coffee and light refreshments will be provided. We hope to see you there!
Back to School Night - October 1
We can't wait to see you at Back to School Night on Thursday, October 1st. This evening is a great opportunity to get to know our school's staff and learn more about your child's academic year.
This is an adult-only event, so we kindly ask that children remain at home with a trusted, supervised caregiver.
We will have two separate sessions with teachers, so you'll have a chance to visit two classrooms if you have multiple children at Little Run.
Event Schedule:
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5:45-6:05 PM: Specialists Meet & Greet (Cafeteria)
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6:10-6:45 PM: Session 1
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6:50-7:20 PM: Session 2
Fall Picture Day - October 2
Save the Date! Strawbridge Photographers will be taking individual pictures of all students on October 2.
To order pictures, visit strawbridge.net, click Order Pictures & Yearbooks and enter the school code: PX505166
School Board Member Welcome
Meet our School Board Member, Tom Dannan. You can watch his video in English here and in Spanish here. Directions for how to watch your Youtube video in your preferred language can be found here.
FCPS News
FCPS This Week
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Review and Sign the SR&R
- Your Child Belongs at School
- What’s for Lunch? Check the FCPS App
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
Reporting Discrimination or Harassment
FCPS is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for people of all races, national origins, and ethnicities. Individuals experiencing harassment or discrimination should report the incident as soon as possible.
Superintendent Community Conversations
Save the Date: Community Conversations with Superintendent Reid
Your voice matters, and Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid wants to hear from you! At FCPS, parents are partners, working with us to set our students up for long-term success at school and in life.
A series of Community Conversations will be held across the school division. You are invited to share your thoughts with Dr. Reid and ask her questions. Events are planned for the following dates at 6:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted):
- Wednesday, September 16, 6:45 p.m., at McNair Elementary School
- Monday, September 28, at Riverside Elementary School
- Monday, October 19, at Spring Hill Elementary School
- Monday, October 26, at Beech Tree Elementary School
- Thursday, October 29, at North Springfield Elementary School
- Friday, November 13, at Colin Powell Elementary School
Registration links will be shared soon. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided. Events are one-hour long and open to all. Find out about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.
Safety Drills
Safety Drills During the School Year
Keeping students and staff safe is a priority for FCPS. Each school has an emergency preparedness plan to respond to incidents such as fires and extreme weather. Schools are required by state law to practice emergency drills, including lockdown drills, each year. Schools are also required to notify parents and guardians at least 24 hours before a school conducts a lockdown drill. However, schools are not required to give the specific date and time of the drill in advance.
The first lockdown drill of the school year must take place within the first 20 days of school. Preschool and kindergarten students are exempt from practicing the first lockdown drill.
Your child may come home and talk about their experience during the drill. We encourage you to talk with your child about the importance of being prepared for emergencies. Please review these frequently asked questions to support your child before and after school lockdown drills.
⚠️ Know Our Security Terms
FCPS uses specific terminology to describe the actions school staff and students should take to ensure safety in a variety of situations. It is important for staff, families, and students to understand what the different terms mean and how they impact school operations.
Watch this video to learn about safety terms including lockdown; secure the building; and stay put, stay tuned.
If students, staff, or families have a safety concern at school (that is not an immediate emergency), they should submit a tip to the FCPS Safety Tipline. In an emergency, please call 9-1-1.
PTA News
Get involved and make a difference at Little Run! We encourage all families to join our fantastic PTA. The PTA plays a vital role in our school community, leading important initiatives like family engagement events and fundraising activities. To join and learn more about what our PTA does, please visit their website.
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Be Informed, Stay Involved!
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