The Sunshine Scoop
Dear Louise Archer Families,
Thank you to our PTA for the delightful fall treat Pop-Up in the staff lounge on Monday. The treats were delicious, and we appreciated your thoughtfulness!
We’re also grateful to the volunteers who helped kick off Art BEAM, Louise Archer PTA’s new art docent program, for our students this year. It was wonderful to see our cafeteria so full for this week’s Art BEAM meeting.
A reminder that this Friday is a two-hour early release as we wrap up the first quarter. In addition, Monday, November 2, and Tuesday, November 3, are student holidays.
Wishing you a wonderful weekend,
Liz Noto, Principal
Tory Swanson, Assistant Principal
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PTA Vice President, Sarah N. and her helpers set up out fall pop-up celebration in the staff lounge. We had quite the spread - cakes, apples, cider, and more! It was just what we needed. |
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As we embrace the FCPS goal to build strong readers by 3rd Grade, the wonderful Mrs. Cobianchi added a fun and interactive exhibit for our own Louise Archer students to learn which books their teachers love to read! |
It's that time of year again…FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards! This is a wonderful way to recognize the dedicated, amazing teachers and staff we’re fortunate to work and play with every day.
To submit a nomination for a Louise Archer outstanding employee in one of the following categories, please click on the appropriate nomination link. You may nominate more than one employee, or employees, across multiple categories. All that is required for this preliminary nomination is a brief statement. If your nomination progresses within FCPS, you will be contacted to provide additional detailed information with specific examples. Additional information regarding each of these awards, as well as the eligibility requirements, are included within each link.
Outstanding Teacher – a teacher or librarian with 3 or more years of experience
Outstanding New Teacher - a teacher or librarian with less than 3 years of experience
Outstanding Principal – a building principal with 3 or more years of experience
Outstanding Professional Staff Leader - these positions include Assistant Principal, School-Based Technology Specialists, Technology Support Specialist, Psychologist, Social Worker, Counselor, Reading Specialist, Special Education Dept Chair
Outstanding Operational Employee – these positions could include custodial staff, food service staff, and all other hourly employees
Outstanding Educational Services Employee – these positions include Administrative Assistant, Office Assistant, SIA, IA, Family Liaison, PHTA
Note: The deadline to submit a nomination is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
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Following our Louise Archer Elementary School tradition, we will be honoring all veterans who have a connection with our students and staff. To help us identify the veterans in your family, we ask that you complete this survey by October 27, 2026. It will only take a moment - but it will be worth it! We will showcase these amazing individuals, as well as their connection with your child throughout the month of November.
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Please Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets, which is in the upper right corner of the screen after logging in. Please complete it as soon as possible. Schools will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE starting Wednesday, October 28.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is how we ensure we receive all the resources available to us from the federal government. For more information, please visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
Register for ParentVUE
Learn how to activate your SISParentVUE account so you can easily submit your survey and have access to other helpful information about your child.
Maintain Access to Your Child’s Grades and Assignments: Download the New ParentVUE App
New ParentVUE and StudentVUE mobile apps launched in July. Be sure to download the new app before winter break. After that time, you will need to use the new mobile app or a web browser to access ParentVUE or StudentVUE.
For instructions on installing the new apps and learning more about the updated login process, visit ParentVUE and StudentVUE mobile app resources. If you need assistance, please submit a Parent Support Request.
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Art BEAM is Louise Archer PTA's new art docent program!
Sign up - https://forms.gle/T5Dtne57XrqPdQmC6
No art experience or knowledge needed! Here’s what to expect:
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45-minute sessions: Teams of 3–5 parent volunteers introduce students to a renowned artist and guide them in creating artwork inspired by the artist’s style.
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Flexible roles: Choose to present the artist or to set up supplies while another volunteer presents. Everyone pitches in to support artists and clean up.
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Everything provided: Presentations, instructions, and art supplies.
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Flexible commitment: Volunteer once or for multiple sessions. Each class will explore one artist per quarter.
2026–2027 artists: Piet Mondrian, Faith Ringgold, Gerhard Richter, and Salvador Dalí.
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FCPS Is Participating in Virginia Quality Birth to Five (VQB5)
Virginia Quality Birth to Five is Virginia’s system for measuring and supporting quality in early childhood programs so children enter kindergarten ready to learn. VQB5 builds on health and safety standards by measuring the quality of teacher-child interactions and the use of the curriculum. Visit the Virginia Quality Birth to Five website for more information.
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Superintendent's Community Conversations
Join your neighbors for a series of Community Conversations that will be held across the school division. Share your thoughts with Dr. Reid and ask her questions. Click on the date to register for any of the following events:
Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
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In Case You Missed It:
Upcoming Calendar Dates
October 30: Two-hour early release day
November 2-3: No School for students - Parent-Teacher Conferences (more details to follow from your classroom teacher)
November 11: Parent Coffee (9:30a with PTA Meeting, or 5:30p). Virtual and in-person options will be available for both meetings. More details to come.
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