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Little Run News

Spread your wings and fly! 🦋✨

Our 2nd graders had the most magical hands-on science experience studying the monarch butterfly life cycle! After watching their caterpillars transform, students gently held their new butterfly friends on their shoulders, hands, and fingers before releasing them out into the wild to begin their big journey. Watching science come to life right in their hands is a moment these young scientists will never forget! 🌿🧡

Representing our favorite teams and bringing maximum spirit! ⚽️🏈🏀⚾️

Our very first SCA Spirit Day of the year was a huge win as students and staff suited up in their favorite sports jerseys! From football and soccer to basketball and baseball, our hallways were bursting with team pride, bright colors, and friendly rivalries. No matter which team we root for on the weekends, we're all on Team Roadrunner during the week! 🏆❤️

Upcoming Dates

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 2 - Yearbook Cover Deadline
October 12 - NO SCHOOL - School Planning Day
October 15 - AAP Contiuum of Services Information Meeting - 5:30 PM
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, What a wonderfully busy and exciting week we’ve had here at Little Run! As we enter fall and experience this crisp, chilly weather, please remember to label all of your children's jackets, coats, and sweaters. Having names clearly written on outer layers helps us ensure lost items are easily identified and returned to their rightful owners! Looking ahead, next week is packed with important events. We hope to see you at our Family Parent Coffee, and Back to School Night! In addition, make sure to get those smiles ready for Picture Day! As a reminder, our first 3-Hour Early Release is this Wednesday, September 30th. Confirmation of dismissal plans were sent out today. Please review those details carefully. If you need to make any changes to your child's dismissal plan, please communicate them to the front office no later than Monday at 3:30 PM so we can ensure a safe and smooth dismissal process for all students. Finally, a quick reminder for our pet owners: Fairfax County Public Schools policy strictly prohibits dogs and other pets on school property at all times. This includes our playgrounds, athletic fields, sidewalks, and entryways. We have recently found dog waste on our playground and walkways, which creates a health and safety issue for our students. If you bring your dog along during pick-up or drop-off, please keep them on the surrounding public neighborhood sidewalks and always clean up after them. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our campus clean, safe, and welcoming for all of our kids! Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We hope you and your family have a wonderful, cozy weekend!   Warm regards, Christie Yarn, Principal Alison Butler, Assistant Principal

Meet Our FCPS Leadership

Watch welcoming video messages from our Fairfax County Public Schools leadership:

• Dr. Michelle C. Reid (Superintentent of Schools)
• Tom Dannan (Braddock District Representative)
  • [Watch in English] | [Watch in Spanish]

• Kyle McDaniel (At-Large School Board Member)

Need captions or audio in another language? Directions for how to watch your Youtube video in your preferred language can be found 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:

• Date: September 29

• Time: 8:30 AM

• 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:

• 5:45-6:05 PM: Specialists Meet & Greet (Cafeteria)
• 6:10-6:45 PM: Session 1
• 6:50-7:20 PM: Session 2

Yearbook Cover Contest - Deadline October 2

Calling all artistic Roadrunners, if you want your work featured in the 2026-2027 yearbook, please submit your designs by October 2^nd!

The theme this year is “Building Memories!”

Make sure you adhere to all the rules listed in the flyer to have your entry added to the contest and yearbook. If you have any questions or for submissions, please contact Ms. Johnson: tnjohnson1@fcps.edu. Thank you for entering!

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

Advanced Academics Programs

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is committed to challenging all students through talent development and differentiated instruction. A continuum of Advanced Academic Program (AAP) services is available to students in Grades K-12 and is designed to match services to each student’s unique academic needs.

Identification for Subject-Specific and Part-Time AAP services occurs throughout the school year. Full-Time AAP services have two identification cycles:

• Fall identification: Students in grades 3-7 who have enrolled in FCPS since January may be referred by October 15, 2026.
• Spring identification: Any FCPS student in Grades 2-7 may be referred by December 15, 2026.

FCPS uses ability testing as one consideration in the holistic identification process for AAP services.

• All students in Grade 2 take the Naglieri General Ability Tests (NGAT).
• Students in Grades 3-6 who do not have a multi-domain ability test score take the NGAT.
• Students in Grades 3-6 may retake an ability test one time. Families may request the ability test retake by contacting Jackie Oehrlein, School Testing Coordinator, at jioehrlein@fcps.edu by October 1.

Families are invited to attend an AAP information meetings, led by our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART):

• AAP Continuum of Services: October 15 at 5:30 PM in the Library. Families will learn about the continuum of advanced academic services available to FCPS students

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.

FCPS News

FCPS This Week

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:

• Traffic Safety Near Our Schools
• Sign and Return the SR&R
• Check Out New Menu Options

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.  

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): 

• 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. 

PTA News

After-School Enrichment Programs

We need your help! Several of our after-school enrichment programs are currently below minimum enrollment and are at risk of cancellation unless we get a few more sign-ups right away. ONLY A FEW MORE DAYS TO SIGN UP! Registration closes on Sunday, September 27th.

We especially need spots filled in:

• The Messiest Art Class Ever (Tuesdays, 3:20–4:20 PM | Grades K-6): Only 4 enrolled—we need at least 6 more students to keep this creative fun on the schedule!

Other classes needing just a couple more students to be fully secure:

• Young Musketeers Fencing (Thursdays, 3:20–4:20 PM | Grades K-6): 7 enrolled (needs 10 minimum)
• Minecraft Architects (Fridays, 3:20–4:20 PM | Grades K-6): 7 enrolled (needs 8 minimum)

Note: Cooking: Breakfast Club on Mondays is already confirmed!

NOTE: LEGO® SPIKE™ Essential Robotics Has been canceled due to low enrollment as of today

Don't let these great opportunities pass by! [Click Here to Register Now] before registration closes on the 27th!

Roadrunner Games - October 24

Pupatella Spirit Night - September 23

When: 9/23 - 1:30 PM – 9:00 PM

2980 District Avenue 140, Merrifield, VA 22031

Take-Out / Delivery Policies

In addition to dine-in, supporters can participate in this fundraiser

by Take out and Pick up just mention Little Run when you order.

Orders can be placed via:

Phone 571 378-1896 or Restaurant Website for the Mosaic Location

20% of the sales will be donated to Little Run.

Wendy’s Fundraiser Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026 Location: Wendy's — 9688 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22031 Details: Show your support for Little Run Elementary! Mention the school or show this flyer when placing your order, and a percentage of qualified proceeds will be donated to our school.

Join the PTA Today!

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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