Roadrunner Express!!!

Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 10/16/2026 04:54 PM EDT
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  • October 19 - 23: Attendance Spirit Week (see below)
  • October 21: Early Release 1 PM
  • October 23 - 30: Anti-Bullying Week (see below)
  • October 30: End of Quarter, Early Release 2 PM
  • November 2: NO SCHOOL (Teacher Planning)
  • November 3: NO SCHOOL (Election Day)
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  • Principal Message
  • LSES Attendance Spirit Week
  • AAP Referral Process Night 
  • Anti-Bullying Week
  • Help Your Child Become a Stronger Reader
  • Superintendent Community Conversations
  • Lorton Station School Store

Principal Message

Dear Lorton Station Families,

This school year, Lorton Station Elementary will have four 3-Hour Early Release Wednesdays. These shortened school days provide teachers with valuable time for professional development, collaboration, and planning to strengthen instruction and support student success.

Students will be dismissed at 1:05 p.m. on each early release day. Lunch will be served as usual.

Early Release Dates:

  • Wednesday, October 21

  • Wednesday, December 2

  • Wednesday, February 10

  • Wednesday, May 5

We encourage parents and caregivers to follow their usual dismissal routine, whether students ride the bus, walk home, use Kiss and Ride, or travel to daycare. We understand that early dismissal may create scheduling challenges for some families. If needed, students will participate in supervised activities at school, and we will arrange for them to return home at their regular dismissal time.

SHOW UP AND SHINE

Our Show Up and Shine attendance initiative is underway, and we are currently averaging 94% attendance! Thank you for helping our Roadrunners show up ready to learn. Let's continue working together to improve our attendance!

Attendance equals academic achievement! Every school day gives students valuable opportunities to learn new skills, build relationships, participate in classroom activities, and make academic progress. Missing school means missing important learning experiences. Please help your child arrive on time and attend school every day whenever possible.

Celebrating Our Academic Progress!

We are excited to celebrate Lorton Station's 90.7 School Performance and Support Framework (SPSF) score! This achievement reflects the hard work and dedication of our students, staff, families, and school community. While we celebrate this progress, we remain committed to continuous improvement. Each day, we strive to strengthen instruction, provide meaningful learning experiences, and support every student's academic growth.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Together, we are helping our Roadrunners grow, shine, and succeed!

Have a Great Day,

Dr. Legagneur, Ms. Champion, Mr. Barton

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SHOW UP AND SHINE ATTENDANCE CHALLENGE

Lorton Station has launched our SHOW UP AND SHINE Attendance Challenge with a special emphasis on our Attendance Spirit Week. Strong attendance is vital to every student's academic and emotional well-being. When a child misses 10% or more of school each year, it significantly affects their ability to develop as a reader, build critical thinking skills, become a writer, and understand complex math concepts. We want to partner with our families to join our SHOW UP AND SHINE Challenge to ensure your child maintains a 90% or higher attendance every month.

Monday: Favorite Hat Day

Tuesday: Twin Day

Wednesday: College or Professional Day

Thursday: Pajama Day

Friday: School Spirit Day

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AAP Meeting NIght

Families are invited to a virtual information meeting about the full-time AAP screening process on Thursday, October 22, from 5:00–6:00 p.m. The meeting will cover screening and referrals. Students in Grades 2–6 may have a referral submitted on their behalf.

Join the meeting on Zoom: https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/95932910168

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Lorton Station Anti-Bullying Week

Each year, the National Bullying Prevention Center provides resources to help schools recognize Bullying Prevention Month and promote kindness, inclusion, and respect. This year, Lorton Station Elementary will celebrate Anti-Bullying Week from October 26–30, with Unity Day on Wednesday, October 28! 🧡

Important Dates:

• Spirit Week: October 26–30

  • Monday: Kindness Day: Wear School Colors
  • Tuesday: Pajama Day
  • Wednesday: Wear Orange
  • Thursday: Twins Day
  • Friday: Character Day

• Unity Day: October 28 – Wear Orange! 🧡

• Poster Contest Deadline: October 30 

Let’s work together in UNITY to promote kindness, celebrate inclusion, and stand against bullying at Lorton Station Elementary!

In a world where you can be anything, BE KIND! 🧡

Help Your Child Become a Stronger Reader: Upcoming Family Learning Opportunities

Want to better understand how your child learns to read and how you can support them at home? FCPS is offering several free virtual sessions to help families learn about reading instruction, literacy resources, and strategies to build strong reading skills. Explore the opportunities below and register for the sessions that interest you.Lexia Family Information Sessions

Want to learn more about Lexia® Core5 and Lexia® PowerUp? These virtual sessions share how FCPS is using both programs in classrooms across the division this school year to support students’ literacy growth and give families a chance to ask questions.

 

Every one-hour session covers the same content. Choose the option that works best for your family:

  • Wednesday, October 21, at 5 and 6 p.m.
  • Wednesday, November 4, at 6:30 p.m.

 

Join a Lexia Family Information Night Session.Literacy Webinar SeriesJoin us for a series of family-friendly webinars designed to help you understand reading assessments, reading plans, and ways to support your child at home. Learn what assessment results mean, how reading plans guide instruction, and practical strategies to strengthen decoding, language, comprehension, and literacy skills, including support for multilingual learners.

  • October 20, 2026: Understanding Reading Assessments and Your Child
  • December 15, 2026: What Is a Reading Plan?
  • February 19, 2027: How Do I Support My Child With a Reading Plan at Home?
  • May 14, 2027: Continuing Reading Success Through the Summer

Register for the Literacy Webinar Series.

Introduction to Dyslexia Webinar – What Is It and What Does It Mean for My Student?Participants will look at the definition of dyslexia and its impact on students, including the different types of dyslexia and what support students with dyslexia require. Participants will also leave with activities and tips to support their students at home.Join us on Friday, October 23, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Register for the Introduction to Dyslexia webinar.

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:

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Lorton Station is excited to offer a year-long spirit wear option for all families to purchase items. If you have any additional items or ideas for our students, please email Dr. Legagneur at flegagneur@fcps.edu

School Store: https://lortonstation.deco-apparel.com