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Dressed to impress and ready to say cheese! 📸✨

Our hallways were looking sharper than ever today for Picture Day! From crisp button-downs and neat ties to bright dresses, cozy sweaters, and fun accessories, our Roadrunners brought their best outfits and brightest smiles to capture those classic school memories.

Welcome to our school family, and thank you for your service! 💙

We had a wonderful time celebrating Blue Star Welcome Week in our library to honor and welcome our military connected students and families! Connecting our military families with one another and our school community is so important to us, and we are so proud to serve those who serve! 🎖️🤝

Upcoming Dates

October 7 - Walk & Run to School Day
October 12 - NO SCHOOL - School Planning Day
October 15 - AAP Contiuum of Services Information Meeting - 5:30 PM
October 23 - Woodson High School Homecoming Parade - 4:30 PM
October 24 - PTA Roadrunner Games - 9:00 AM
October 30 - End of 1st Quarter - 1:15 PM Dismissal
October 31 - Woodson Leadership Fall Fest - 11:00 AM

LRES News

Roadrunner Roundup Dear Little Run Families, What a wonderful and connection-filled week it has been here at Little Run! We loved seeing so many of our community members in the building, building relationships, and celebrating our students this week. It was such a joy to meet and mingle with so many of our families at our Family/Parent Coffee! We truly appreciated the open conversations, discussing the topics on your minds, and having the opportunity to network with one another. We were also thrilled to host our Blue Star Welcome Week Breakfast, where our military-connected families and students gathered in the library to enjoy breakfast, play games, and build meaningful connections. In addition, we loved welcoming our families into the school for Back to School Night and giving you the chance to hear directly from your children's teachers. We appreciate your continued partnership! Finally, our students looked absolutely fantastic in all of their fancy outfits for Picture Day today. We are so grateful for your support and partnership in making Little Run such a vibrant community. We hope you all have a wonderful and relaxing weekend! Warm regards, Christie Yarn, Principal Alison Butler, Assistant Principal

Walk & Roll to School Day - October 7

We would greatly appreciate a few parent volunteers to help greet students on their way into school.

Parents will help students write their names on pledges to commit to helping the environment, cut emissions, and walk or roll to school as often as possible!

Please use this link to volunteer to help out. Thank you in advance.

*Brought to you by LRES Get2Green Eco Ambassadors

Event Title: Walk & Roll to School Day

Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Time & Need: Seeking volunteers from 7:45 am to 8:45 am

Volunteer Tasks: Greet students, Help kids sign their name on pledges with markers or crayons, Chalk the sidewalk, Keep the energy high and happy

Sign-Up Link: https://bit.ly/4AZZpnV

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.

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

Woodson Pyramid News

Woodson Homecoming Parade - October 23

Parade Flyer: Halloween-themed graphic; You are invited to WOODSON HOMECOMING PARADE 2026 Friday, October 23 4:30–5:30 PM 9525 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22031

Map Flyer: Map showing the Woodson Homecoming Parade route highlighted in yellow, ending at Woodson Stadium, with numbered directions below.

Woodson Leadership Fall Fest - October 31

Woodson Leadership Fall Fest Flyer Details:

• Event Title: Woodson Leadership Fall Fest!

• Target Audience: Fun for Pre-K through 6th grade!

• Date & Time: October 31, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

• Activities Included: Games, face paint, crafts, trunk or treat, and more!

• Admission: Free Admission!

FCPS News

FCPS This Week

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

• College Prep Resources
• Life in the Community Fair
• Calendar Update: Eid al-Fitr

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

Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for a Community Conversation. Students, families, staff, and community members are invited to ask questions, share concerns, and discuss what matters most to them. Everyone is welcome! Click on the date to register for any of the following events:

• Monday, October 19, at 6:30 p.m., at Spring Hill Elementary School
• Monday, October 26, at 6:30 p.m., at Beech Tree Elementary School
• Thursday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m., at North Springfield Elementary School
• Tuesday, December 1, at 6:30 p.m., at Powell Elementary School (note date change)

Registration is not required, but it helps with planning. 

FCPS Seeks Community Input on Middle School AAP Centers

FCPS is exploring a plan to offer Full-Time Advanced Academic Program (AAP) services at every middle school. Under the proposal, students who qualify could attend their neighborhood middle school and take advanced classes with other AAP students. The School Board has approved community engagement at Franklin, Hayfield, Holmes, Key, and Whitman middle schools, where programs could open for the 2027-28 school year. The proposal is still under consideration, and the School Board is expected to make a decision in December.

Each community meeting offers in-person and virtual participation. Upcoming meetings are scheduled for:

• Franklin Middle: Monday, October 5, at 6 p.m.
• Holmes Middle: Thursday, October 15, at 6 p.m.
• Whitman Middle: Thursday, October 22, at 6 p.m.

Current middle school students will remain at their assigned AAP centers through middle school. Learn more and find meeting sign-up forms on the Middle School AAP Centers page.

Safe Routes to School Parent and Caregiver Survey

As part of the Fairfax County School Board’s Annual School-Based Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Assessment, the FCPS Office of Safety and Security and Safe Routes to School program are inviting parents and caregivers to share their experiences traveling to and from school.

The Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Survey asks about walking and biking routes, traffic near schools, kiss and ride experiences, accessibility, and other safety concerns. 

Your feedback will help FCPS identify common issues. Your responses will be kept confidential and shared with school administrators and the Office of Safety and Security. The five-minute survey is open through Thursday, October 15. 

Be sure to identify the school related to your feedback and include specific locations where you have observed a safety issue. If you have students at different schools in FCPS, please complete a different survey for each school. 

If you have any questions about the survey, please contact SafeRoutestoSchool@fcps.edu.  

Growing Together: Talking About Social-Emotional Learning at Home

Social-emotional learning (SEL) helps children develop confidence, resilience, self-awareness, and other important skills that support their success in school and throughout life. Join a workshop for parents and caregivers to:

• Understand your child’s Fairfax County SEL Screener results.
• Use the results as a starting point for meaningful conversations at home.
• Support your child’s social and emotional development.
• Build confidence, resilience, and lifelong skills together. 

Learn practical ways to talk with your child about their social and emotional well-being and support their continued growth at home. Events will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 8, at Skyview High School and Wednesday, October 21, at Kingstowne Regional Library. View additional dates on the FCPS Family Academy webpage. 

Childcare will be available. Interpretation services are available upon request. For more information, contact the Family and School Partnerships office at 703-204-4300 or FamilyEngagement@fcps.edu. 

Calendar Change: Eid al-Fitr

FCPS will mark the beginning of Eid al-Fitr with an evening-only observance day on Monday, March 8. There will be school on this day, but major school-sponsored events and activities (such as auditions or tryouts) will not take place. 

Tuesday, March 9, will be a holiday for students and staff. 

Wednesday, March 10, will be an observance day. There will be school on this day, but certain activities that cannot be made up (major tests, field trips, or mandatory events) will not take place on this day. 

A new school year calendar has been published, which includes this change. Please note that holidays and observances on the calendar may shift due to anticipated lunar sightings. 

PTA News

Roadrunner Games - October 24

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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