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February 20, 2025

From the Principal’s Pen

Dear Laurel Hill Families,

Late last week, our local weather forecast called for a foot of snow or more. The PTA and school administration made the hard decision to POSTPONE our International Night event. We wanted to ensure families didn't set out buying and preparing food for 200+ attendees and then be stuck with excess food in the event of a school closing.  We have rescheduled LHES International Night for Friday, April 4, 6-8pm.  This will ensure our many families who celebrate Ramadan can recognize the observance and then also participate in International Night after Eid.  We look forward to seeing you there!

Tomorrow, we kick off our One School, One Book campaign with student assemblies and the book announcement.  We hope you read nightly with your child/children and attend our Literacy Night on March 6, 2025 from 6-8 pm.  This will be our culminating event to celebrate our entire school reading the same book.  It is a fantastic event!  Please check out the One School, One Book website for more information.

Lastly, we wanted to provide an update on our Crunch for a Cause Cereal Drive.  We had 1,061 boxes of cereal donated!!!  This is amazing for our first year.  The top three classes that donated the most boxes were Mrs. Parrish's 4th grade class, Mrs. Sypher's 1st grade class and Mr. Kurtz's 1st grade class.  These classes will get a reward from the SCA.  Thank you to all who donated!

Sincerely,

Janice Dalton, Principal

Addison Smith, Assistant Principal

Thmeaka Traylor, Assistant Principal

Save the Date:

Feb. 21: International Night POSTPONED until April 4, 2025

March 6: One School, One Book Literacy Night 6-8pm

March 11: PTA meeting, 7 pm

March 31 - No School - Eid al-Fitr

April 1 - No School - Teacher Workday

April 14-18 - No School - SPRING BREAK 

Spring SOL Reading, Math, and Science Testing Dates

For your planning purposes and reference, please see the Spring 2025 Standards Of Learning (SOL) Testing Dates.  When possible, please avoid scheduling appointments and/or activities that would prevent your child from arriving at school on time on the days your child(ren) are participating in an SOL Assessment.

Laurel Hill ES SOL Calendar

Please join us for Literacy Night on March 6th 6-8pm

https://sites.google.com/view/lhesosob/literacy-night

 

Parents Need To Know GOTR Spring 2025 Season

Girls on the Run offers programs designed to inspire participants of all abilities to recognize and embrace their inner strength and make meaningful connections with others. Trained coaches use physical activity and dynamic discussions to build social, emotional and physical skills while encouraging healthy habits for life.

Registration for the spring 2025 program is open February 3 - February 23, and the season will run from the week of March 3 through May 18. The standard program fee is $210, but we also offer military and sibling discounts, as well as financial assistance available for all families. Join Laurel Hill ES for our spring season full of lots of fun and healthy living! Click the link here for registration. You can also use this link for financial assistance. For additional information, you may contact our lead coach, Ms. Oxendine, or Dr. Traylor.

 

🧸 Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…

There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:

1. Determine eligibility-5 years old by Sept 30, 2025.
2. Identify your local school. 
3. Gather documents. 
4. Fill out forms. 
5. Schedule an appointment (703-551-5300)

After the appointment at the school (the student and one guardian must be present), the student will be ready for orientation. Read more about the registration process. For additional information, please contact Sarah Orlick, our school registrar. 💻 Try Online Registration

Online registration for the 2025-26 school year is open. Parents/caregivers may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process. 

When registering, parents/caregivers will need to create or log in to an existing SIS ParentVUE account.

SOCO STAMPEDE 5K & 1M Family Fun Run SAVE THE DATE!

Make your family’s mark on the FIRST EVER SOCO STAMPEDE! Personalized signs with your cheers will line the racecourse, inspiring runners & creating memories. Support SCMS After-School Program & Athletics with your purchase of a sign. Each sign is only $100, and please contact Mr. Chris Woodby at [email protected] to order yours today! SIGN SPONSORSHIP

Date: March 22nd

Time: 9:00 AM – Noon

Location: South County MS Campus

🎉 Join us for a fun-filled day of fitness and community spirit!

• 5K Run
• 1M Family Fun Run

💸 Early Bird Registration Begins Today! REGISTER HERE Don’t miss out on the chance to secure your spot at a discounted rate!

👟 Bring your family and friends to enjoy a day of fitness, family, and fun! There will be food, raffles, and a DJ.

For more information contact Chris Woodby at [email protected]

Family Race Sign Sponsorship Opportunity

LHES PTA

Please check out the NEW PTA newsletter.  This is a great source for details for upcoming events and how you can support our school!   If you have not yet joined the PTA, please visit https://lhes.givebacks.com/  and follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lhespta.

Amazon Teacher Wish lists 

Yearbook order form- Deadline 4/4/25, $21.00

8390 Laurel Crest Drive, Lorton, Virginia 22079 | Main Office: 703.551.5300
Attendance: 703.551.5353 | Web | Facebook

Support LHES SCA's cereal drive!

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February 13, 2025

From the Principal’s Pen

Dear Laurel Hill Families,

Today is our 100th day of school!

Tomorrow we conclude our Kindness Week at LHES with prepurchased flowers sponsored by the PTA and Pajama Day.  We also want to thank the PTA and parents who donated food to the staff Souper Bowl luncheon last week.  Please save the date for our International Night on February 21!

As a reminder, all FCPS schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 17, for the Presidents Day holiday. See the complete school year calendar.

Sincerely,

Janice Dalton, Principal

Addison Smith, Assistant Principal

Thmeaka Traylor, Assistant Principal

Save the Date:

February is Black History Month.

Feb 14: Pajama Day (Rescheduled) & Kindness Week Flower Sale

Feb 17: Presidents Day (Holiday)-No school 

Feb. 21: International Night 6-8 pm

March 11: PTA meeting, 7 pm

 

Parents Need To Know GOTR Spring 2025 Season

Girls on the Run offers programs designed to inspire participants of all abilities to recognize and embrace their inner strength and make meaningful connections with others. Trained coaches use physical activity and dynamic discussions to build social, emotional and physical skills while encouraging healthy habits for life.

Registration for the spring 2025 program is open February 3 - February 23, and the season will run from the week of March 3 through May 18. The standard program fee is $210, but we also offer military and sibling discounts, as well as financial assistance available for all families. Join Laurel Hill ES for our spring season full of lots of fun and healthy living! Click the link here for registration. You can also use this link for financial assistance. For additional information, you may contact our lead coach, Ms. Oxendine, or Dr. Traylor.

Emergency Contact Updates

Please make sure the school has up to date phone numbers for you and your Emergency Contacts. If we are unable to reach you for any reason (student illness, inclement weather, etc.), we need correct contact information for your designated persons. Thank you!

LHES Kindness Week

In honor of Random Acts of Kindness Week, the PTA will support students in sharing kindness with their classmates, teachers, and other school professionals. Students who did not pre-order can purchase flowers (cash only) to deliver to their classmates and teachers on Friday, Feb 14.

Flower Prices

1 for $3.00

2 for $5.00

5 for $10

Students also had a chance to demonstrate kindness and share important messages of thoughtfulness during the week.

🧸 Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…

There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:

1. Determine eligibility-5 years old by Sept 30, 2025.
2. Identify your local school. 
3. Gather documents. 
4. Fill out forms. 
5. Schedule an appointment (703-551-5300)

After the appointment at the school (the student and one guardian must be present), the student will be ready for orientation. Read more about the registration process. For additional information, please contact Sarah Orlick, our school registrar. 💻 Try Online Registration

Online registration for the 2025-26 school year is open. Parents/caregivers may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process. 

When registering, parents/caregivers will need to create or log in to an existing SIS ParentVUE account.

Yearbook order form- Deadline 4/4/25, $21.00

February is Black History Month

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history.  Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about Black History month.

 

SOCO STAMPEDE 5K & 1M Family Fun Run SAVE THE DATE!

Make your family’s mark on the FIRST EVER SOCO STAMPEDE! Personalized signs with your cheers will line the racecourse, inspiring runners & creating memories. Support SCMS After-School Program & Athletics with your purchase of a sign. Each sign is only $100, and please contact Mr. Chris Woodby at [email protected] to order yours today! SIGN SPONSORSHIP

Date: March 22nd

Time: 9:00 AM – Noon

Location: South County MS Campus

🎉 Join us for a fun-filled day of fitness and community spirit!

• 5K Run
• 1M Family Fun Run

💸 Early Bird Registration Begins Today! REGISTER HERE Don’t miss out on the chance to secure your spot at a discounted rate!

👟 Bring your family and friends to enjoy a day of fitness, family, and fun! There will be food, raffles, and a DJ.

For more information contact Chris Woodby at [email protected]

Family Race Sign Sponsorship Opportunity

LHES PTA

Please check out the NEW PTA newsletter.  This is a great source for details for upcoming events and how you can support our school!   If you have not yet joined the PTA, please visit https://lhes.givebacks.com/  and follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lhespta.

Amazon Teacher Wish lists 

• Office of the Ombuds: At Your Service!

Ombuds staff engage with FCPS employees, families, and students to offer resources and improve the experience of each and every member of the FCPS community. They work as an independent confidential resource to help get answers to questions, resolve concerns, and hear complaints regarding FCPS matters.  

Ombuds office staff members are available to help resolve disagreements between parents/caregivers and schools. They do not change or make decisions, policies, or regulations; take sides; or provide legal advice.

Anyone with concerns, questions, or complaints to share with the Office of the Ombuds may call 571-423-4014, email [email protected], or visit their webpage, where you may Submit a Question.

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8390 Laurel Crest Drive, Lorton, Virginia 22079 | Main Office: 703.551.5300
Attendance: 703.551.5353 | Web | Facebook

Support LHES SCA's cereal drive!

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February 6, 2025

From the Principal’s Pen

Dear Laurel Hill Families,

As of yesterday, we have received 413 cereal boxes for our school wide SCA sponsored cereal drive!  Please submit new, unopened boxes of cereal by February 13, 2025.  We hope to reach our goal of 2,000 boxes to donate to the Lorton Community Action Center. 

Please note that we have a 3-hour early release on Monday, February 10, and students will be released at 1:05 pm.  PTA is celebrating kindness week next week by daily spirit days and selling flowers on Friday, February 14.  There is also a PTA meeting on Tuesday evening in the library.  Next week looks busy!

Sincerely,

Janice Dalton, Principal

Addison Smith, Assistant Principal

Thmeaka Traylor, Assistant Principal

Save the Date:

February is Black History Month.

Feb 10: 3-hour Early Release (School dismisses at 1:05pm)

Feb 10: Red Robin Fundraiser-Woodbridge

Feb 11: PTA Meeting-Library 7pm

Feb 12: 100th Day of School (moved from the 6th because of snow days)

Feb 17: Presidents Day (Holiday)-No school 

Feb. 21: International Night 6-8 pm

 

Parents Need To Know GOTR Spring 2025 Season

Girls on the Run offers programs designed to inspire participants of all abilities to recognize and embrace their inner strength and make meaningful connections with others. Trained coaches use physical activity and dynamic discussions to build social, emotional and physical skills while encouraging healthy habits for life.

Registration for the spring 2025 program is open February 3 - February 23, and the season will run from the week of March 3 through May 18. The standard program fee is $210, but we also offer military and sibling discounts, as well as financial assistance available for all families. Join Laurel Hill ES for our spring season full of lots of fun and healthy living! Click the link here for registration. You can also use this link for financial assistance. For additional information, you may contact our lead coach, Ms. Oxendine, or Dr. Traylor.

Emergency Contact Updates

As we start 2025, please make sure the school has up to date phone numbers for you and your Emergency Contacts. If we are unable to reach you for any reason (student illness, inclement weather, etc.), we need correct contact information for your designated persons. Thank you!

LHES Kindness Week

In honor of Random Acts of Kindness Week, the PTA will support students in sharing kindness with their classmates, teachers, and other school professionals. Plans are underway for students to pre-purchase flowers to deliver to their classmates and teachers on Friday, Feb 14. Students will also have a chance to demonstrate kindness and share important messages of thoughtfulness during the week.

Girls on the Run Spring Season (grades 3-6)

Registration is now open for the Girls on the Run at Laurel Hill ES. By using a curriculum that creatively integrates physical activity with life lessons, Girls on the Run empowers girls to develop the confidence and character they need to become strong and healthy young adults. Registration for the spring 2025 program is open February 3 - February 23, and the season will run from the week of March 3 through May 18. The standard program fee is $210, but we also offer military and sibling discounts, as well as financial assistance available for all families. For more information, go to the Girls on the Run of NOVA website (www.gotrnova.org) or contact the Girls on the Run team’s head coach, Megan Oxendine at [email protected], or Dr. Traylor at [email protected]. See the link here as well for registration and click here for information on financial assistance.

• 🧸 Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…

There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:

1. Determine eligibility-5 years old by Sept 30, 2025
2. Identify your local school. 
3. Gather documents. 
4. Fill out forms. 
5. Schedule an appointment (703-551-5300)

After the appointment at the school (the student and one guardian must be present), the student will be ready for orientation. Read more about the registration process. For additional information, please contact Sarah Orlick, our school registrar. 💻 Try Online Registration

Online registration for the 2025-26 school year is open. Parents/caregivers may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process. 

When registering, parents/caregivers will need to create or log in to an existing SIS ParentVUE account.

Yearbook order form- Deadline 4/4/25, $21.00

February is Black History Month

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history.  Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about Black History month.

  SOCO STAMPEDE 5K & 1M Family Fun Run SAVE THE DATE!

Make your family’s mark on the FIRST EVER SOCO STAMPEDE! Personalized signs with your cheers will line the racecourse, inspiring runners & creating memories. Support SCMS After-School Program & Athletics with your purchase of a sign. Each sign is only $100, and please contact Mr. Chris Woodby at [email protected] to order yours today! SIGN SPONSORSHIP

Date: March 22nd

Time: 9:00 AM – Noon

Location: South County MS Campus

🎉 Join us for a fun-filled day of fitness and community spirit!

• 5K Run
• 1M Family Fun Run

💸 Early Bird Registration Begins Today! REGISTER HERE Don’t miss out on the chance to secure your spot at a discounted rate!

👟 Bring your family and friends to enjoy a day of fitness, family, and fun! There will be food, raffles, and a DJ.

For more information contact Chris Woodby at [email protected]

Family Race Sign Sponsorship Opportunity

LHES PTA

Please check out the NEW PTA newsletter.  This is a great source for details for upcoming events and how you can support our school!   If you have not yet joined the PTA, please visit https://lhes.givebacks.com/  and follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lhespta.

Amazon Teacher Wish lists 

• Office of the Ombuds: At Your Service!

Ombuds staff engage with FCPS employees, families, and students to offer resources and improve the experience of each and every member of the FCPS community. They work as an independent confidential resource to help get answers to questions, resolve concerns, and hear complaints regarding FCPS matters.  

Ombuds office staff members are available to help resolve disagreements between parents/caregivers and schools. They do not change or make decisions, policies, or regulations; take sides; or provide legal advice.

Anyone with concerns, questions, or complaints to share with the Office of the Ombuds may call 571-423-4014, email [email protected], or visit their webpage, where you may Submit a Question.

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8390 Laurel Crest Drive, Lorton, Virginia 22079 | Main Office: 703.551.5300
Attendance: 703.551.5353 | Web | Facebook

Support LHES SCA's cereal drive!

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January 30, 2025

From the Principal’s Pen

Dear Laurel Hill Families,

We are continuing to see many illnesses across our school.  Please keep your child home if they are ill. Let's start third quarter strong by working together for a healthy school community!  As a reminder, parents can view second quarter progress reports in ParentVue Tuesday, February 4, and a hard copy will be sent home with students on Wednesday, February 5. 2025.

February 3-7 is National School Counseling Week, and highlights the tremendous impact school counselors have in helping students achieve academic success and planning for a career.  School counselors work with students in a variety of different capacities, whether it is through classroom lessons, group sessions, or individual counseling. Learn more about the role of school counselors in FCPS.  We want to give a huge shout out to our awesome school counselors, Ms. Marianne Reznikoff and Ms. Kori Coleman!

Lastly, please support our school wide SCA sponsored cereal drive!  Submit new, unopened boxes of cereal by February 13, 2025.  We hope to reach our goal of 2,000 boxes to donate to the Lorton Community Action Center.

Sincerely,

Janice Dalton, Principal

Addison Smith, Assistant Principal

Thmeaka Traylor, Assistant Principal

Save the Date:

February is Black History Month.

Feb 3-7: National School Counseling Week

Feb 10: 3 hour Early Release (School dismisses at 1:05pm)

Feb 10: Red Robin Fundraiser-Woodbridge

Feb 11: PTA Meeting-Library 7pm

Feb 12: 100th Day of School (moved from the 6th because of snow days)

Feb 17: Presidents Day (Holiday)-No school 

Feb. 21: International Night 6-8 pm

 

Parents Need To Know Emergency Contact Updates

As we start 2025, please make sure the school has up to date phone numbers for you and your Emergency Contacts. If we are unable to reach you for any reason (student illness, inclement weather, etc.), we need correct contact information for your designated persons. Thank you!

LHES Kindness Week

In honor of Random Acts of Kindness Week, the PTA will support students in sharing kindness with their classmates, teachers, and other school professionals. Plans are underway for students to pre-purchase flowers to deliver to their classmates and teachers on Friday, Feb 14. Students will also have a chance to demonstrate kindness and share important messages of thoughtfulness during the week.

Girls on the Run Spring Season (grades 3-6)

Registration is now open for the Girls on the Run at Laurel Hill ES. By using a curriculum that creatively integrates physical activity with life lessons, Girls on the Run empowers girls to develop the confidence and character they need to become strong and healthy young adults. Registration for the spring 2025 program is open February 3 - February 23, and the season will run from the week of March 3 through May 18. The standard program fee is $210, but we also offer military and sibling discounts, as well as financial assistance available for all families. For more information, go to the Girls on the Run of NOVA website (www.gotrnova.org) or contact the Girls on the Run team’s head coach, Megan Oxendine at [email protected], or Dr. Traylor at [email protected]. See the link here as well for registration and click here for information on financial assistance.

February is Black History Month

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history.  Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about Black History month.

SOCO STAMPEDE 5K & 1M Family Fun Run SAVE THE DATE!

Make your family’s mark on the FIRST EVER SOCO STAMPEDE! Personalized signs with your cheers will line the racecourse, inspiring runners & creating memories. Support SCMS After-School Program & Athletics with your purchase of a sign. Each sign is only $100, and please contact Mr. Chris Woodby at [email protected] to order yours today! SIGN SPONSORSHIP

Date: March 22nd

Time: 9:00 AM – Noon

Location: South County MS Campus

🎉 Join us for a fun-filled day of fitness and community spirit!

• 5K Run
• 1M Family Fun Run

💸 Early Bird Registration Begins Today! REGISTER HERE Don’t miss out on the chance to secure your spot at a discounted rate!

👟 Bring your family and friends to enjoy a day of fitness, family, and fun! There will be food, raffles, and a DJ.

For more information contact Chris Woodby at [email protected]

Family Race Sign Sponsorship Opportunity

LHES PTA

Please check out the NEW PTA newsletter.  This is a great source for details for upcoming events and how you can support our school!   If you have not yet joined the PTA, please visit https://lhes.givebacks.com/  and follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lhespta.

Amazon Teacher Wish lists 

Yearbook order form- Deadline 4/4/25, $21.00

8390 Laurel Crest Drive, Lorton, Virginia 22079 | Main Office: 703.551.5300
Attendance: 703.551.5353 | Web | Facebook

Snow day fun with Colton, Danait, Jeremy, Kellen, and Langston!

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January 23, 2025

From the Principal’s Pen

Dear Laurel Hill Families,

The winter not only brought frigid temperatures, but it also brought cold and flu season. Please carefully read the Health Reminders below from our healthcare team. Our staff (custodians, health team, faculty) and students are taking all the necessary precautions to ensure our building is clean and reducing the spread of germs. Let's continue working together for a healthy school community!

Quarter two ends next week, January 28. January 29 is a teacher workday, and there is no school for students. Teachers are working diligently to monitor student progress in order to share your students' academics and citizenship in the upcoming progress reports. Parents can view progress reports in ParentVue Tuesday, February 4, and a hard copy will be sent home with students Wednesday, February 5.

If you know any families in our Laurel Hill Elementary community who are not receiving our school newsletter and missing out on valuable information, please share our subscription link here to sign up for our News You Choose, the latest school announcements.

Sincerely,

Janice Dalton, Principal

Addison Smith, Assistant Principal

Thmeaka Traylor, Assistant Principal

Save the Date:

Jan 28: End of Quarter 2 (This is a regular school day, dismissal @4:05.)

Jan 29: Lunar New Year (Teacher work day)-No school for students

 

February is Black History Month.

Feb 3-7: National School Counseling Week

Feb 10: 3 hour Early Release (School dismisses at 1:05pm)

Feb 10: Red Robin Fundraiser-Woodbridge

Feb 11: PTA Meeting-Library 7pm

Feb 12: 100th Day of School (moved from the 6th because of snow days)

Feb 17: Presidents Day (Holiday)-No school 

 

Parents Need To Know

Yearbook order form- Deadline 4/4/25, $21.00

Health Reminders

Flu season is here, and we all want to keep our students healthy and safe. Please remind your child to practice good hygiene, such as washing their hands frequently and covering their mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.

If your child is feeling unwell, especially with flu-like symptoms such as fever, chills, or body aches, we ask that you to keep them at home to rest and recover and be fever free for 24 hours without medication, before returning to school. This helps prevent the spread of illness to others.

We are also seeing an increase in gastrointestinal symptoms, such as vomiting and diarrhea. A reminder to please keep your child home for at least 24hrs after vomiting has stopped- we would love to see a decrease in all illnesses!

Thank you for your support in keeping our school community healthy. If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to reach out.

Support Literacy at Home

Looking for ways to help support your child’s reading and writing at home? Visit the FCPS Literacy Resource page for tips and information about the Virginia Language and Literacy Screening System.

🧥 Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

Winter weather is here! As a reminder, please make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy time outdoors. Schools monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside for activities like recess or physical education.

View Fairfax County’s Winter Weather/Extreme Cold safety tips. 

If you need assistance getting cold-weather clothing for your family, please contact our school’s family liaison, Teresa Smith. You may also contact Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.

BONJOUR! South County Middle School Theatre's Beauty and the Beast Jr.

The play opens next week! Be our guest January 31st (7pm) or Feb 1st (1pm and 7pm) to watch Belle experience her own fairytale- just like the ones she reads in her books. Here is the link to tickets. Any questions? Email Jessica Israel [email protected]

SOCO STAMPEDE 5K & 1M Family Fun Run SAVE THE DATE!

Make your family’s mark on the FIRST EVER SOCO STAMPEDE! Personalized signs with your cheers will line the racecourse, inspiring runners & creating memories. Support SCMS After-School Program & Athletics with your purchase of a sign. Each sign is only $100, and please contact Mr. Chris Woodby at [email protected] to order yours today! SIGN SPONSORSHIP

Date: March 22nd

Time: 9:00 AM – Noon

Location: South County MS Campus

🎉 Join us for a fun-filled day of fitness and community spirit!

• 5K Run
• 1M Family Fun Run

💸 Early Bird Registration Begins Today! REGISTER HERE Don’t miss out on the chance to secure your spot at a discounted rate!

👟 Bring your family and friends to enjoy a day of fitness, family, and fun! There will be food, raffles, and a DJ.

For more information contact Chris Woodby at [email protected]

Family Race Sign Sponsorship Opportunity

LHES PTA

Please check out the NEW PTA newsletter.  This is a great source for details for upcoming events and how you can support our school!   If you have not yet joined the PTA, please visit https://lhes.givebacks.com/  and follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lhespta.

Amazon Teacher Wish lists 

8390 Laurel Crest Drive, Lorton, Virginia 22079 | Main Office: 703.551.5300
Attendance: 703.551.5353 | Web | Facebook

Ian enjoying last week's snow days!

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January 16, 2025

From the Principal’s Pen

Dear Laurel Hill Families,

It's been a nice week back as students and staff reconnect with all things teaching and learning. Our teachers have spent intentional quality time assessing our students to monitor their progress of learning. Results from these assessments help drive instruction and support our communication with families.

We really appreciate your patience as we continue to navigate through clearing ice and snow for making our campus as safe as possible for all of our stakeholders. Dr. Traylor is still accepting any snow day photos you would like to share. Photos will be used on upcoming editions of our newsletter, so please send them to her email ([email protected]). We think this might be a fun way to boost our "viewing ratings"!

Remember to check out our Top 10 website here. We have highlighted the features of our school that make us unique and outstanding. We are more than just a place of learning; it's a place where teachers, students, and families come together to help our young learners learn, grow, and thrive. We learn together, we play together, we ROAR together! Enjoy the extended weekend!

Sincerely,

Janice Dalton, Principal

Addison Smith, Assistant Principal

Thmeaka Traylor, Assistant Principal

Save the Date:

Jan 20: Martin Luther King Day (Holiday)/Inauguration Day-No School

Jan 28: End of Quarter 2 (This is a regular school day, dismissal @4:05.)

Jan 29: Lunar New Year (Teacher work day)-No school for students

 

February is Black History Month.

Feb 3-7: National School Counseling Week

Feb 10: 3 hour Early Release (School dismisses at 1:05pm)

Feb 11: PTA Meeting-Library 7pm

Feb 12: 100th Day of School (moved from the 6th because of snow days)

Feb 17: Presidents Day (Holiday)-No school 

 

Parents Need To Know

Yearbook order form- Deadline 4/4/25, $21.00

ST Math Week for Families

This week is ST Math Week for Families! During that time, students are encouraged to log onto the FCPS Family Math website to engage in math activities with their families at home that include stories with mathematical concepts connected to a variety of different math games from around the world. All activities are available in English and Spanish. 

To learn more about Family Math Nights check out this video. Our goal is having students log on for three million minutes as an FCPS community. Thank you for your support!

Support Literacy at Home

Looking for ways to help support your child’s reading and writing at home? Visit the FCPS Literacy Resource page for tips and information about the Virginia Language and Literacy Screening System.

🧥 Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

Winter weather is here! As a reminder, please make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy time outdoors. Schools monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside for activities like recess or physical education.

View Fairfax County’s Winter Weather/Extreme Cold safety tips. 

If you need assistance getting cold-weather clothing for your family, please contact our school’s family liaison, Teresa Smith. You may also contact Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.

Phones Down, Engagement Up: FCPS Cell Phone/Smartwatch Policy

Keeping cell phones off during the school day helps students focus and learn. It also boosts positive social behavior. Review FCPS’ cell phone expectations by grade level with your child and help keep our classrooms free of distractions! If you need to reach your child during the school day, please call our main office at 703-551-5300.  

BONJOUR! South County Middle School Theatre's Beauty and the Beast Jr.

opens in just a few weeks! Be our guest January 31st (7pm) or Feb 1st (1pm and 7pm) to watch Belle experience her own fairytale- just like the ones she reads in her books. Here is the link to tickets. Any questions? Email Jessica Israel [email protected]

SOCO STAMPEDE 5K & 1M Family Fun Run SAVE THE DATE!

Make your family’s mark on the FIRST EVER SOCO STAMPEDE! Personalized signs with your cheers will line the racecourse, inspiring runners & creating memories. Support SCMS After-School Program & Athletics with your purchase of a sign. Each sign is only $100, and please contact Mr. Chris Woodby at [email protected] to order yours today! SIGN SPONSORSHIP

Date: March 22nd

Time: 9:00 AM – Noon

Location: South County MS Campus

🎉 Join us for a fun-filled day of fitness and community spirit!

• 5K Run
• 1M Family Fun Run

💸 Early Bird Registration Begins Today! REGISTER HERE Don’t miss out on the chance to secure your spot at a discounted rate!

👟 Bring your family and friends to enjoy a day of fitness, family, and fun! There will be food, raffles, and a DJ.

For more information contact Chris Woodby at [email protected]

Family Race Sign Sponsorship Opportunity

LHES PTA

Please check out the NEW PTA newsletter.  This is a great source for details for upcoming events and how you can support our school!   If you have not yet joined the PTA, please visit https://lhes.givebacks.com/  and follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lhespta.

Amazon Teacher Wish lists 

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January 10, 2025

From the Principal’s Pen

Dear Laurel Hill Families,

Happy New Year!! We hope you and your families were excited about the extended winter break and were just as excited to come back to school today! If you would like to share your snow day photos with us to share on the next edition of our newsletter, please send them to Dr. Traylor ([email protected]). We think this might be a fun way to boost our "viewing ratings"!

Many of our families strategically moved into the Laurel Hill school boundaries specifically to attend our school. We are honored that you chose us to educate your children. Laurel Hill Elementary School is more than just a place of learning; it's a place where teachers, students, and families come together to help our young learners learn, grow, and thrive. As lions, we ROAR together! Check out our Top 10 website here.

Lastly, if you have yet to join our PTA, please consider supporting our school with your membership and engagement. Our next PTA meeting is virtual and will take place Tuesday, January 14 @7pm. You will need to access the meeting using this link. 

Sincerely,

Janice Dalton, Principal

Addison Smith, Assistant Principal

Thmeaka Traylor, Assistant Principal

Save the Date:

Jan. 20: Martin Luther King Day (Holiday)/Inauguration Day-No School

Jan. 28: End of Quarter 2 (This is a regular school day, dismissal @4:05.)

Jan. 29: Lunar New Year (Teacher work day)-No school for students

February is Black History Month.

Feb. 3-7: National School Counseling Week

Feb 12: 100th Day of School (moved from the 6th because of snow days)

Feb 17: Presidents Day (Holiday)-No school 

 

Parents Need To Know

Please join us FRIDAY Jan 10th for Spirit Night at the new Ledo's in Liberty!

LHES PTA

Please check out the NEW PTA newsletter.  This is a great source for details for upcoming events and how you can support our school!   If you have not yet joined the PTA, please visit https://lhes.givebacks.com/  and follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lhespta.

Amazon Teacher Wish lists 

Yearbook order form- Deadline 4/4/25, $21.00

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Attendance: 703.551.5353 | Web | Facebook

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December 19, 2024

From the Principal’s Pen

Dear Laurel Hill Families,

We would like to thank our first grade students, families, and teachers for their hard work around the Economy Emporium. Students learned about our economy while practicing being producers and consumers. See the photos below of this amazing event put together by our first grade team!

We also want to take this time to remind families about our arrival time. School opens at 9:05am, and students should be in their seats ready to learn by 9:20am. Students arriving at or after 9:20am should be signed in by a parent or guardian in the main office. We appreciate your adhering to this protocol.

As the holiday season approaches, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude to you for being such an integral part of our Laurel Hill Elementary community. Your support, enthusiasm, and partnership have made a meaningful impact on our students’ learning and growth. Together, we have created an environment where every child can thrive, explore, and achieve.

During this special time of year, we hope that this winter break brings warm moments of peace, joy, and connection with your loved ones. Whether you’re celebrating near or far, may you find all that your heart desires this season. 

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to an exciting and successful New Year!

Sincerely,

Janice Dalton, Principal

Addison Smith, Assistant Principal

Thmeaka Traylor, Assistant Principal

Save the Date:

December 20: Last Day of School before winter break (No early release)

December 23-January 3: Winter Break

January 6: School Reopens 

January 20: Martin Luther King Day (Holiday)/Inauguration Day

January 28: CORRECTION-End of 2nd Quarter (Dismissal at regular time)

January 29: Lunar New Year (Teacher Work Day--no school for students)

Parents Need To Know Clothes Pantry

Our loaner clothes area is looking a bit bare. If your student had to borrow clothing from the school stock, please remember to return the clean laundered clothes that your child used. Younger children may want to keep emergency clothes in their backpack. Also please consider donating clean, good condition clothing in child sizes. We are in great need of elastic waist pants for both girls and boys in sizes 5/6 to 12/14.

📚 Bundle Up With Books Over Break

Fairfax County Public Library’s (FCPL) winter reading adventure has begun and will continue through Friday, January 31, 2025. Visit your local FCPL library branch or visit their website to register and get a sneak peek at the prizes being offered. Check out their Winter Reading Events webpage to learn about laser tag, movie nights, crafting sessions, Noon-Year Eve celebrations, and book discussions.

⛄ Get Outdoors for Winter Fun!

The Fairfax County Park Authority has rounded up its seasonal fun into a handy list of events happening across the county. 

Learn more about the Winter Wonderland and the Holiday Train at Burke Lake Park, Holiday on the Farm at Frying Pan Farm Park, and many more fun events.

LHES PTA

Please check out the NEW PTA newsletter.  This is a great source for details for upcoming events and how you can support our school!   If you have not yet joined the PTA, please visit https://lhes.givebacks.com/  and follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lhespta.

Amazon Teacher Wish lists 

Congratulations!

Congratulations to our yearbook cover winners, Mario Nicholson (front cover) and Rose Safi (back cover). See the winning covers below.

Don't forget to order your Yearbook order form  Deadline 4/4/25, $21.00

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December 12, 2024

From the Principal’s Pen

Dear Laurel Hill Families,

We are grateful for all of the family support with this week's book fair. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

We want to remind families about the traffic changes on Laurel Crest Drive. We understand that this can be challenging with our Kiss & Ride arrival and dismissal. We still must honor our start time of 9:05am and our dismissal time of 4:05pm. Students arriving at or after 9:20am should be signed in by a parent/guardian in the main office. Parents arriving for pick up at or after 4:20pm will need to sign their student out in the main office.

Next Tuesday, December 17, is our strings and band concert for our sixth grade students. The concert will begin at 7pm in our school gym. We hope to see you there.

Please take the time you need during the winter break to relax, recoup, and recalibrate. We are all looking forward to this time with family and friends. Happy Winter!

Sincerely,

Janice Dalton, Principal

Addison Smith, Assistant Principal

Thmeaka Traylor, Assistant Principal

Save the Date:

December 9-13: Book Fair

December 17: Band/Strings Concert-Laurel Hill ES Gym

December 20: Last Day of School before winter break (No early release)

December 23-January 3: Winter Break

January 20: Martin Luther King Day (Holiday)/Inauguration Day

January 28: End of 2nd Quarter/2-Hour Early Release

January 29: Lunar New Year (Teacher Work Day--no school for students)

Parents Need To Know Book Fair

This week is the Scholastic Book Fair. Thank you, families, for your support of this even. Books make wonderful gifts for our students and teachers!

Congratulations to 3rd grader Mario Nicholson for winning the front cover of the Laurel Hill Elementary Yearbook. 6th grader Rosie Safi was the back cover winner. The theme this year was "Leo Travels the World". We had so many amazing entries it was hard to choose! 

Don't forget to order your Yearbook order form  Deadline 4/4/25, $21.00

CONGRATULATIONS: 24-25 SCA Officers and At-Large Members

Student Council Association Officers

President: Asher Lee

Vice President: Diego Ortiz

Secretary: Mason Nguyen

Treasurer: Liyat Ermias

Reporter: Layla Lofton

Historian: Brooklyn Malecki

At-Large Members: Isabella Garcia Galvis, London Cunningham, Isabella Kirubel, Harper Page and Ryan Wilmot, Victoria Starkey, Alexander Zapata, Nathan Abraham, Matthew Martin, Hamed Rafat

SCA is also sponsoring Spirit Week for December 16-20. See the days below.

Monday- Grade Color Day

• (6th: Red, 5th: Orange, 4th:Yellow, 3rd: Green, 2nd: Blue, 1st: Purple, K: White)

Tuesday- Holiday Accessory Day

Wednesday- Wacky Wednesday/Holiday

Thursday- Twin Day

Friday- Pajama Day

Clothes Pantry

Our loaner clothes area is looking a bit bare. If your student had to borrow clothing from the school stock, please remember to return the clean laundered clothes that your child used. Also please consider donating clean, good condition clothing in child sizes. We are in great need of pants for both girls and boys in sizes 5/6 to 12/14.

Preparing For Winter Weather

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.

FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated. 

Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.

Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.

If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing, please call Fairfax County's Coordinated Services Planning at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.

Family Life Education

Students in grades K-6 participate in Family Life Education (FLE) instruction through classroom teachers. Students in Grades 4-6 receive instruction in a human growth and development unit and an emotional and social health unit. For more information about the FCPS Family Life Education program, please see the detailed grade-level program descriptions at: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/elementary/family-life-education

In addition, grade level-specific curriculum lessons are available for review.

• Parents/guardians login to Schoology using the same username and password as their Student Information System (SIS) Parent account. (Parent/Guardian Access to FLE Materials in Schoology)
• Materials are found in the All Parents/Guardians Cardinal Forest Elementary Course in Schoology in the Family Life Education Folder.

• Online in Schoology - includes lessons and media titles that FCPS has streaming rights for. Any additional media or book titles that are not streamed are available at your child’s school library. 

Parents/guardians who do not wish to have their child participate in FLE instruction may choose to opt their child out of any or all of the lessons. Opting out can be indicated on the form sent home earlier this year or you can stop by the main office for another copy. If you have already indicated your desire to opt your child out of FLE lessons by using the link in Parent Vue, you do not need to contact anyone.

Should you have questions regarding accessing the materials and/or the curriculum you can contact Addison Smith, Assistant Principal, with any questions: [email protected]. 

REMINDER: Full-time Advanced Academics Referral Deadline

Reminder:  Window for Full-Time AAP Referrals Closes on December 15, 2024

Parents/guardians of students in Grades 2-7 who would like their student to be considered for Full-Time advanced academic programs may submit the AAP Full-Time Referral Form to Karen Mitchell, AART ([email protected]) no later than December 15, 2024. 

The window for families to submit a referral for Full-Time AAP services is the first day of school through December 15, annually.  Forms for Full-Time and part-time referrals are available on the AAP Forms Page. No late referrals for Full-Time AAP services will be accepted. 

Submitting a referral form for Full-Time AAP will initiate a process that begins at the local school and is then completed at the central office level. Our school will put together a portfolio that includes multiple data which are considered holistically. At the central office level, a committee of six trained professionals from various schools and roles will review the portfolio materials to determine eligibility for Full-Time placement. Eligibility decisions are communicated by early April. Parents may request a copy of the portfolio that was submitted after they have been turned in for central selection by emailing Lauren Clark, AART ([email protected]).

Referrals for Subject-Specific and Part-Time AAP are screened at the local school. If you miss this deadline, your student can still be screened for Subject-Specific AAP or Part-Time AAP for the remainder of the year and submit a referral for Full-Time AAP next fall. 

For more information, please visit the Advanced Academic Programs website.

Winter Break (Student Holiday)

As a reminder, winter break will be held Monday, December 23, to Friday, January 3. To help make sure you and your children have a restful break, we have asked that no homework be assigned during this time. Teachers may assign long-range assignments in the weeks ahead of the break, allowing students to practice time management skills, but no assignments will be due immediately following the break. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year. Classes resume on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. See the complete school year calendar.

📚 Bundle Up With Books Over Break

Fairfax County Public Library’s (FCPL) winter reading adventure has begun and will continue through Friday, January 31, 2025. Visit your local FCPL library branch or visit their website to register and get a sneak peek at the prizes being offered. Check out their Winter Reading Events webpage to learn about laser tag, movie nights, crafting sessions, Noon-Year Eve celebrations, and book discussions.

⛄ Get Outdoors for Winter Fun!

The Fairfax County Park Authority has rounded up its seasonal fun into a handy list of events happening across the county. 

Learn more about the Winter Wonderland and the Holiday Train at Burke Lake Park, Holiday on the Farm at Frying Pan Farm Park, and many more fun events.

LHES PTA

Please check out the NEW PTA newsletter.  This is a great source for details for upcoming events and how you can support our school!   If you have not yet joined the PTA, please visit https://lhes.givebacks.com/  and follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lhespta.

Amazon Teacher Wish lists 

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Attendance: 703.551.5353 | Web | Facebook

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December 5, 2024

From the Principal’s Pen

Dear Laurel Hill Families,

Congratulations to our Girls on the Run students, Coach Fioravanti, and the coaching team for completing their end-of-season 5K! We are so proud of their accomplishments and want to say THANK YOU for a great fall season.

We would like to personally invite our families to the upcoming School Boundary Review Committee Meeting to take place Monday, December 9, 6:30-8pm at Mount Vernon HS. Boundary Review Community Meetings provide a great opportunity for families, staff, and community members to share their thoughts and questions, and learn more about the boundary review process. 

As the weather continues to change and colder temperatures set in, we want to ensure that our students are dressed accordingly. Students look forward to their outdoor recess time, and having coats, hats, and gloves labeled will ensure everyone is prepared for the season while keeping track of belongings. See more information

Lastly, the mid-term is almost here. I know it seems like yesterday when progress reports were sent home. Teachers are working diligently to implement instruction and monitor students' progress. Please look for more information from your student's teacher about interims.

Sincerely,

Janice Dalton, Principal

Addison Smith, Assistant Principal

Thmeaka Traylor, Assistant Principal

Paralympic sprinter, Sydney Barta, stopped by Laurel Hill ES to share her story with our K-3 students. Our PE department invited her as part of their inclusion unit.

Save the Date:

December 9-13: Book Fair

December 23-January 3: Winter Break

January 20: Martin Luther King Day (Holiday)/Inauguration Day

January 28: End of 2nd Quarter/2-Hour Early Release

January 29: Lunar New Year (Teacher Work Day--no school for students)

Parents Need To Know Book Fair

Next week is the Scholastic Book Fair. Please join us Tuesday, December 10, for Family Night 5-8pm in the Library. Books make wonderful gifts for our students and teachers!

Yearbook order form- Deadline 4/4/25, $21.00

Preparing For Winter Weather

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.

FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated. 

Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.

Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.

If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing, please call Fairfax County's Coordinated Services Planning at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.

REMINDER: Federal Impact Aid Survey  

Please be sure to sign in your SIS ParentVUE account to complete this important survey.  

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is eligible for federal Impact Aid grants due to the federal presence in our area. The grants from these programs will become part of FCPS' general operating budget. They are critical to ensuring that students receive an excellent education. FCPS anticipates receiving approximately $3,000,000 in Impact Aid funds.

FCPS uses the survey for Federal Impact Aid to identify federally connected students. On October 18th, the survey will be made available to FCPS families. The survey is available online through ParentVue. Families without ParentVUE can request a paper copy of the survey from their child's school. FCPS staff will process the information with the utmost confidentiality.

Family Life Education

Students in grades K-6 participate in Family Life Education (FLE) instruction through classroom teachers. Students in Grades 4-6 receive instruction in a human growth and development unit and an emotional and social health unit. For more information about the FCPS Family Life Education program, please see the detailed grade-level program descriptions at: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/elementary/family-life-education

In addition, grade level-specific curriculum lessons are available for review.

• Parents/guardians login to Schoology using the same username and password as their Student Information System (SIS) Parent account. (Parent/Guardian Access to FLE Materials in Schoology)
• Materials are found in the All Parents/Guardians Cardinal Forest Elementary Course in Schoology in the Family Life Education Folder.

• Online in Schoology - includes lessons and media titles that FCPS has streaming rights for. Any additional media or book titles that are not streamed are available at your child’s school library. 

Parents/guardians who do not wish to have their child participate in FLE instruction may choose to opt their child out of any or all of the lessons. Opting out can be indicated on the form sent home earlier this year or you can stop by the main office for another copy. If you have already indicated your desire to opt your child out of FLE lessons by using the link in Parent Vue, you do not need to contact anyone.

Should you have questions regarding accessing the materials and/or the curriculum you can contact Addison Smith, Assistant Principal, with any questions: [email protected]. 

REMINDER: Full-time Advanced Academics Referral Deadline

Reminder:  Window for Full-Time AAP Referrals Closes on December 15, 2024

Parents/guardians of students in Grades 2-7 who would like their student to be considered for Full-Time advanced academic programs may submit the AAP Full-Time Referral Form to Karen Mitchell, AART ([email protected]) no later than December 15, 2024. 

The window for families to submit a referral for Full-Time AAP services is the first day of school through December 15, annually.  Forms for Full-Time and part-time referrals are available on the AAP Forms Page. No late referrals for Full-Time AAP services will be accepted. 

Submitting a referral form for Full-Time AAP will initiate a process that begins at the local school and is then completed at the central office level. Our school will put together a portfolio that includes multiple data which are considered holistically. At the central office level, a committee of six trained professionals from various schools and roles will review the portfolio materials to determine eligibility for Full-Time placement. Eligibility decisions are communicated by early April. Parents may request a copy of the portfolio that was submitted after they have been turned in for central selection by emailing Lauren Clark, AART ([email protected]).

Referrals for Subject-Specific and Part-Time AAP are screened at the local school. If you miss this deadline, your student can still be screened for Subject-Specific AAP or Part-Time AAP for the remainder of the year and submit a referral for Full-Time AAP next fall. 

For more information, please visit the Advanced Academic Programs website.

Winter Break (Student Holiday)

As a reminder, winter break will be held Monday, December 23, to Friday, January 3. To help make sure you and your children have a restful break, we have asked that no homework be assigned during this time. Teachers may assign long-range assignments in the weeks ahead of the break, allowing students to practice time management skills, but no assignments will be due immediately following the break. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year. Classes resume on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. See the complete school year calendar.

LHES PTA

Please check out the NEW PTA newsletter.  This is a great source for details for upcoming events and how you can support our school!   If you have not yet joined the PTA, please visit https://lhes.givebacks.com/  and follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lhespta.

Amazon Teacher Wish lists 

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November 21, 2024

From the Principal’s Pen

Dear Laurel Hill Families,

The first night of Cosmic Bowling was amazing! We hope to see even more of our families out for night two. Our innovative PE department has created an atmosphere for bowling that your family will always remember! Also, during this month of inclusion, our PE team invited a paralympic gold medalist, Trevor Jenifer, to speak with our 4th, 5th, and 6th graders. Our PE teachers have been talking about inclusion in schools/sports and giving the students an opportunity to participate in some of the paralympic games. We would have extended this opportunity to the entire student body but was only able to secure the speaker for one hour. 

We are sure you have noticed the newly paved road and traffic change on Laurel Crest Drive. This change has made an impact on our Kiss & Ride. Our crossing guard is present to ensure that our students and families are safely arriving to school while adhering to the traffic laws. Please be aware of the bicycle lane and orange cones when attempting to make a right-hand turn into our Kiss & Ride lane. Additionally, students are only allowed to exit their vehicles beyond the crosswalk from the right side, and parents must remain in the automobile. Please park should your student require more assistance to exit or enter your vehicle. This protocol has been established by the FCPS police department. 

Lastly, remember that schools and offices will be closed November 27-29. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! Classes will resume on Monday, December 2. Have an enjoyable and relaxing time with family and friends!

Sincerely,

Janice Dalton, Principal

Addison Smith, Assistant Principal

Thmeaka Traylor, Assistant Principal

Save the Date:

November 21: Bowling at Laurel Hill Night 2, 5-8pm

November 27-29: Thanksgiving Holiday

December 2: National Special Education Day

December 9-13: Book Fair

December 23-January 3: Winter Break

Parents Need To Know Boundary Review Community Meeting

Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place on Tuesday, December 3, 6:30-8 p.m., at Lake Braddock Secondary School Cafeteria. 

Please register in advance by clicking on the date. Language interpretation will be available. 

If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage. 

Upcoming Student Experience Survey 

Our school has been selected to participate in a pilot program for the FCPS Student Experience Survey. This survey will gather important feedback from students about their school experiences to help FCPS make meaningful improvements.

All classes in grades 3-6 will be selected to participate. However, all students in participating grades, except those who have opted out, will receive a link to the survey in their FCPS email. We will administer the survey in selected classes during the school day between Monday, December 2, and Friday, December 13. Any student may take the survey at home, if preferred. You will receive a communication with details on how to preview the survey and opt your child out, if you choose. 

We believe it's important to hear from our students about what we're doing well and where we can improve. This work also aligns with the five equity commitments in FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan, which focus on amplifying student voice and experiences as we work toward meeting plan goals.

National Special Education Day

National Special Education Day is recognized each year on Dec. 2 and commemorates President Gerald Ford’s signing of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in 1975. We celebrate our teachers and staff who serve and support our students with special needs, as well as our families who are partners in the education and support of those students! Learn more about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. 

Winter Break (Student Holiday)

As a reminder, winter break will be held Monday, December 23, to Friday, January 3. To help make sure you and your children have a restful break, we have asked that no homework be assigned during this time. Teachers may assign long-range assignments in the weeks ahead of the break, allowing students to practice time management skills, but no assignments will be due immediately following the break. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year. Classes resume on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. See the complete school year calendar.

LHES PTA

Please check out the NEW PTA newsletter.  This is a great source for details for upcoming events and how you can support our school!   If you have not yet joined the PTA, please visit https://lhes.givebacks.com/  and follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lhespta.

Amazon Teacher Wish lists 

Yearbook order form- Deadline 4/4/25, $21.00

8390 Laurel Crest Drive, Lorton, Virginia 22079 | Main Office: 703.551.5300
Attendance: 703.551.5353 | Web | Facebook

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November 14, 2024

From the Principal’s Pen

Dear Laurel Hill Families,

We want to send a special THANK YOU to all of our veterans in our community for their service, including our very own, Mrs. Scott. We also take a moment to appreciate our music department, Mr. Waylett and Mrs. Allen, for preparing our 1st and 2nd graders in in their Veterans Day performance. Thank you, parents, for the love and support of your students as well. 

Monday, November 18, is our next 3-hour early release. We kindly ask that you fill out a new survey for the reminder of the Early Release Mondays this school year. In addition to Monday, the remaining 3-hour early release dates for Laurel Hill are February 10th, March 10th, April 21st, and May 12th. Please fill out one survey for each of your children. This is the last survey you will need to complete.

Lastly, community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place on Tuesday, December 3, 6:30pm - 8:00pm at Lake Braddock Secondary School Cafeteria (see details below). 

Please remember that schools and offices will be closed November 27-29. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! Classes will resume on Monday, December 2. Learn more about the first Thanksgiving. 

Sincerely,

Janice Dalton, Principal

Addison Smith, Assistant Principal

Thmeaka Traylor, Assistant Principal

Save the Date:

November 18: 3-hour Early Release (school ends at 1:05pm)

November 19: FLE parent preview @ 6pm (virtual link here)

November 19: Chipotle Spirit Night 4-9pm

November 20-21: Bowling at Laurel Hill Nights 5-8pm

November 27-29: Thanksgiving Holiday

December 2: National Special Education Day

Parents Need To Know Did you know Laurel Hill has a journalism club?

Discover the latest news and stories about the Laurel Hill community through the student-led journalism club and the new “Laurel Hill Ledger.” Our student journalists and videographers capture school activities and interviews and edit their pictures and videos together. Student work is aired on the school’s morning news show and posted online to the “Laurel Hill Ledger.”

Boundary Review Community Meeting

Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place on Tuesday, December 3, 6:30-8 p.m., at Lake Braddock Secondary School Cafeteria. 

Please register in advance by clicking on the date. Language interpretation will be available. 

If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage. 

Upcoming Student Experience Survey 

Our school has been selected to participate in a pilot program for the FCPS Student Experience Survey. This survey will gather important feedback from students about their school experiences to help FCPS make meaningful improvements.

All classes in grades 3-6 will be selected to participate. However, all students in participating grades, except those who have opted out, will receive a link to the survey in their FCPS email. We will administer the survey in selected classes during the school day between Monday, December 2, and Friday, December 13. Any student may take the survey at home, if preferred. You will receive a communication with details on how to preview the survey and opt your child out, if you choose. 

We believe it's important to hear from our students about what we're doing well and where we can improve. This work also aligns with the five equity commitments in FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan, which focus on amplifying student voice and experiences as we work toward meeting plan goals.

IEP Palooza

• IEP Palooza and Community Resource Fair Parents/caregivers, school staff, and students over the age of 14 are invited to attend an interactive event celebrating the individualized education program (IEP) process. The IEP Palooza and Community Resource Fair will take place on Saturday, November 16, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at Jackson Middle School. 

The event is sponsored by Fairfax County Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA). Activities include simulated IEP meetings, break-out sessions on the various parts of an IEP, and a resource fair to learn more about community supports. Register in advance.

FCPS Employee Awards 2024-2025 Nominations

We are excited to invite you to join us in this year’s FCPS teacher recognition program! Do you know a teacher who goes the extra mile, inspires students, or brings a special spark to our school? Now is the time to show your appreciation and shine a spotlight on their dedication.

To nominate a teacher, just share a brief paragraph that explains how they stand out, using specific stories or examples that highlight their impact. The deadline for nominations is November 15th, 2024.  Thank you for taking the time to honor the outstanding educators who make Laurel Hill such a special place. We can't wait to read your nominations and celebrate the incredible contributions happening in our classrooms every day.

Submit your nomination here: https://forms.gle/TS29HPZYsEE2Z69TA

National Special Education Day

National Special Education Day is recognized each year on Dec. 2 and commemorates President Gerald Ford’s signing of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in 1975. We celebrate our teachers and staff who serve and support our students with special needs, as well as our families who are partners in the education and support of those students! 

Learn more about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.  LHES PTA

Please check out the NEW PTA newsletter.  This is a great source for details for upcoming events and how you can support our school!   If you have not yet joined the PTA, please visit https://lhes.givebacks.com/  and follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lhespta.

Amazon Teacher Wish lists 

Yearbook order form- Deadline 4/4/25, $21.00

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Attendance: 703.551.5353 | Web | Facebook

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November 12, 2024

From the Principal’s Pen

Dear Laurel Hill Families,

We hope everyone had a nice, long weekend and found a way to thank a Veteran for their service.  We will host a Parent "decaf" Coffee tonight at 6:30pm in the staff lounge.  Our November PTA meeting will be at 7 pm this evening in the library.  We hope you can join us for both!

We kindly ask that you fill out a new survey for the reminder of the Early Release Mondays this school year.  The remaining 3-hour early release dates for Laurel Hill are November 18th, February 10th, March 10th, April 21st, and May 12th.  Please fill out one survey for each of your children.  Thank you for your support in completing this as soon as possible.  

Also, a brief reminder that nominations for outstanding LHES staff are due this week!  Please see the additional information below.

Sincerely,

Janice Dalton, Principal

Addison Smith, Assistant Principal

Thmeaka Traylor, Assistant Principal

Save the Date:

November 12: Parent "decaf" Coffee @ 6:30pm- Staff Lounge

November 12: PTA Meeting 7pm Library

November 18: 3-hour Early Release (school ends at 1:05pm)

November 19: FLE parent preview @ 6pm (virtual)

November 19: Chipotle Spirit Night 4-9pm

November 20-21: Bowling Nights

Parents Need To Know Did you know Laurel Hill has a journalism club?

Discover the latest news and stories about the Laurel Hill community through the student-led journalism club and the new “Laurel Hill Ledger.” Our student journalists and videographers capture school activities and interviews and edit their pictures and videos together. Student work is aired on the school’s morning news show and posted online to the “Laurel Hill Ledger.”

 

Upcoming Student Experience Survey 

Our school has been selected to participate in a pilot program for the FCPS Student Experience Survey. This survey will gather important feedback from students about their school experiences to help FCPS make meaningful improvements.

All classes in grades 3-6 will be selected to participate. However, all students in participating grades, except those who have opted out, will receive a link to the survey in their FCPS email. We will administer the survey in selected classes during the school day between Monday, December 2, and Friday, December 13. Any student may take the survey at home, if preferred. You will receive a communication with details on how to preview the survey and opt your child out, if you choose. 

We believe it's important to hear from our students about what we're doing well and where we can improve. This work also aligns with the five equity commitments in FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan, which focus on amplifying student voice and experiences as we work toward meeting plan goals.

 

FCPS Employee Awards 2024-2025 Nominations

We are excited to invite you to join us in this year’s FCPS teacher recognition program! Do you know a teacher who goes the extra mile, inspires students, or brings a special spark to our school? Now is the time to show your appreciation and shine a spotlight on their dedication.

To nominate a teacher, just share a brief paragraph that explains how they stand out, using specific stories or examples that highlight their impact. The deadline for nominations is November 15th, 2024.  Thank you for taking the time to honor the outstanding educators who make Laurel Hill such a special place. We can't wait to read your nominations and celebrate the incredible contributions happening in our classrooms every day.

Submit your nomination here: https://forms.gle/TS29HPZYsEE2Z69TA

  Native American Heritage Month

During the month of November, people all over the United States celebrate Native American Heritage Month. Students deserve meaningful, sustained opportunities to learn about the diverse perspectives, experiences, and contributions of Indigenous people globally year-round, and these celebrations are an opportunity to honor these important stories. To support teachers to this end, FCPS Social Studies created the Native American Heritage 180 Resource document specifically curated for social studies classrooms.

 

📋 Permission Forms

Families can easily grant permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. Parents can opt their child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. They can also change how student information is managed. Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. See how to use the tool. 

 

Elementary School Language Arts Grading Updates

Our teachers have been hard at work teaching with the new Language Arts curriculum, and we are excited to help all of our students become strong readers and writers! This year we also have new assessments, which is how we check if your student needs extra help with reading and writing, and new Standards of Learning (SOLs).

Because of these changes, we are now teaching all of the Language Arts skills your child needs to know (and checking if they need extra help) throughout the whole school year, instead of different skills each quarter. While these skills will be new to your child in the beginning of the year, the goal is for your child to grow stronger in all of their new skills by the end of the year.

This means that when you get your child’s progress report next month, it might look different. Your child’s teacher will give you more information on the new progress reporting and how we’re making sure your child is getting any extra help they might need. You can find more information on FCPS’ Grading and Reporting webpage.

We will also have new ways for you to help your child practice their reading and writing skills at home. These resources are coming soon!

 

LHES PTA

Please check out the NEW PTA newsletter.  This is a great source for details for upcoming events and how you can support our school!   If you have not yet joined the PTA, please visit https://lhes.givebacks.com/  and follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lhespta.

Amazon Teacher Wish lists 

Yearbook order form- Deadline 4/4/25, $21.00

8390 Laurel Crest Drive, Lorton, Virginia 22079 | Main Office: 703.551.5300
Attendance: 703.551.5353 | Web | Facebook

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November 7, 2024

From the Principal’s Pen

Dear Laurel Hill Families,

It has been a busy past two weeks of school as finished the first quarter. We hope you took advantage of the opportunity to meet with your child's teacher and discuss their progress thus far. Quarter 1 progress reports will be sent home next Wednesday, November 13. 

We have several PTA events happening this month. We appreciate your support of our amazing PTA. Please see the flyers below. Lastly, join us for our Parent "decaf" Coffee held at 6:30pm, November 12 in the school library.

Sincerely,

Janice Dalton, Principal

Addison Smith, Assistant Principal

Thmeaka Traylor, Assistant Principal

Save the Date:

November 11: Veteran's Day-No School

November 12: Parent "decaf" Coffee @ 6:30pm-Library

November 12: PTA Meeting 7pm Library

November 18: 3-hour Early Release (school ends at 1:05pm)

November 19: FLE parent preview @ 6pm (virtual)

November 19: Chipotle Spirit Night 4-9pm

November 20-21: Bowling Nights

Parents Need To Know Did you know Laurel Hill has a journalism club?

Discover the latest news and stories about the Laurel Hill community through the student-led journalism club and the new “Laurel Hill Ledger.” Our student journalists and videographers capture school activities and interviews and edit their pictures and videos together. Student work is aired on the school’s morning news show and posted online to the “Laurel Hill Ledger.”

 

Upcoming Student Experience Survey 

Our school has been selected to participate in a pilot program for the FCPS Student Experience Survey. This survey will gather important feedback from students about their school experiences to help FCPS make meaningful improvements.

All classes in grades 3-6 will be selected to participate. However, all students in participating grades, except those who have opted out, will receive a link to the survey in their FCPS email. We will administer the survey in selected classes during the school day between Monday, December 2, and Friday, December 13. Any student may take the survey at home, if preferred. You will receive a communication with details on how to preview the survey and opt your child out, if you choose. 

We believe it's important to hear from our students about what we're doing well and where we can improve. This work also aligns with the five equity commitments in FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan, which focus on amplifying student voice and experiences as we work toward meeting plan goals.

 

FCPS Employee Awards 2024-2025 Nominations

We are excited to invite you to join us in this year’s FCPS teacher recognition program! Do you know a teacher who goes the extra mile, inspires students, or brings a special spark to our school? Now is the time to show your appreciation and shine a spotlight on their dedication.

To nominate a teacher, just share a brief paragraph that explains how they stand out, using specific stories or examples that highlight their impact. The deadline for nominations is November 15th, 2024.  Thank you for taking the time to honor the outstanding educators who make Laurel Hill such a special place. We can't wait to read your nominations and celebrate the incredible contributions happening in our classrooms every day.

Submit your nomination here: https://forms.gle/TS29HPZYsEE2Z69TA

  Native American Heritage Month

During the month of November, people all over the United States celebrate Native American Heritage Month. Students deserve meaningful, sustained opportunities to learn about the diverse perspectives, experiences, and contributions of Indigenous people globally year-round, and these celebrations are an opportunity to honor these important stories. To support teachers to this end, FCPS Social Studies created the Native American Heritage 180 Resource document specifically curated for social studies classrooms.

 

📋 Permission Forms

Families can easily grant permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. Parents can opt their child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. They can also change how student information is managed. Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. See how to use the tool. 

 

Elementary School Language Arts Grading Updates

Our teachers have been hard at work teaching with the new Language Arts curriculum, and we are excited to help all of our students become strong readers and writers! This year we also have new assessments, which is how we check if your student needs extra help with reading and writing, and new Standards of Learning (SOLs).

Because of these changes, we are now teaching all of the Language Arts skills your child needs to know (and checking if they need extra help) throughout the whole school year, instead of different skills each quarter. While these skills will be new to your child in the beginning of the year, the goal is for your child to grow stronger in all of their new skills by the end of the year.

This means that when you get your child’s progress report next month, it might look different. Your child’s teacher will give you more information on the new progress reporting and how we’re making sure your child is getting any extra help they might need. You can find more information on FCPS’ Grading and Reporting webpage.

We will also have new ways for you to help your child practice their reading and writing skills at home. These resources are coming soon!

 

LHES PTA

Please check out the NEW PTA newsletter.  This is a great source for details for upcoming events and how you can support our school!   If you have not yet joined the PTA, please visit https://lhes.givebacks.com/  and follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lhespta.

Amazon Teacher Wish lists 

Yearbook order form- Deadline 4/4/25, $21.00

8390 Laurel Crest Drive, Lorton, Virginia 22079 | Main Office: 703.551.5300
Attendance: 703.551.5353 | Web | Facebook