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September 6, 2024

From the Principal’s Pen

Dear Laurel Hill Families,

We hope everyone had a wonderful Labor Day weekend filled with relaxation and quality time with loved ones. As we continue settling into the rhythm of the new school year, it's been inspiring to see our students engaging in their learning with enthusiasm. Establishing strong routines has been a key focus, helping our students feel comfortable and confident as they dive in. These routines not only support academic success but also foster a positive environment where every student can thrive.

We are preparing for our first three hour early release day on September 16.  Thank you to the 631 families that have currently responded to our early release survey.  If you have not already done so, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/hg4Hgha2HJb4DDor8 for each of your children who are enrolled at Laurel Hill so we can complete our planning for the 3 hour early release Mondays. 

We will include more information next week regarding our Back to School night on September 18.  We will run two identical sessions for your planning purposes.  Hope to see you all then!

Sincerely,

Janice Dalton, Principal

Addison Smith, Assistant Principal

Thmeaka Traylor, Assistant Principal

Save the Date:

September 10: PTA Meeting, 7pm School Library

September 13: Field Day! (during school hours)

September 16: 3-Hour Early Release 

September 18: Back to School Night, 6-8 pm

September 21-29: Blue Star Welcome Week

September 27: Screen on the Green (Outdoor Movie Night) PTA event

Parents Need To Know

Cafeteria protocols

Laurel Hill serves many meals on a daily basis at Laurel Hill.  If you would like to apply for free and reduced-price meal benefits you may do so at www.myschoolapps.com.  In the state menu, select Virginia and clock search.  On the next page, select Fairfax County Public Schools from the choose your district dropdown menu.  You need to reapply yearly and for each of your children.  Students that qualify for this program receive a free sweet treat once a month.  If your child wants additional items such as cookies or popcorn, parents/guardians will need to add additional money to their account.  Our cafeteria manager, Tina Posey, is happy to assist with any questions.  You may easily reach her by calling the school at 703-551-5300.

No Dogs on Campus

Thank you for keeping your dogs off campus. While it's nice to take your dog for a walk to and from school, they are NOT allowed on campus at anytime. This includes after dismissal. No pets are allowed on FCPS school grounds, and this is clearly marked at the driveway entrance. It is a safety issue. We have students who have allergies and fear of animals, and this rule helps ensure they can be safe at school.

Cell Phones off, Learning On

Please review the following rules for elementary students K-6 around cell phones, smart watches & tablet:

• Phones must be silenced and in backpacks for the duration of the school day. Cell phones may be used on campus before and after school only.
• Smart watches that serve a dual purpose may be worn, but the phone features (texting, Internet viewing, and calls) are to be off when phone use is prohibited.
• Students are prohibited from using phones, tablets, and other mobile devices in restrooms and locker rooms, unless there is a medical necessity or emergency.

Thank you for helping to support the FCPS cell phone policy by waiting to call or text your child about non-urgent matters until the school day is over. In case of an emergency, contact our front office so that we can then pass along the information to your child. 

Visit the FCPS Cell Phone Policy webpage to read more about usage policies by grade level and to share your feedback on the current cell phone policy.

Safety Drills

Our hearts are with all those affected by the tragedy in Georgia this week.  FCPS has cancelled all drills for today and will be giving additional guidance on proceeding with scheduled safety drills next week.  Keeping students and staff safe is our priority. Each school has an emergency preparedness plan to respond to incidents such as fires and tornadoes. Schools are required by state law to practice emergency drills, including lockdown drills, each year. Schools must also notify parents and caregivers at least 24 hours before a school conducts a lockdown drill. We will conduct a lockdown drill and a fire drill in the next couple of weeks. By law, the first lockdown drill of the school year must take place within the first 20 days of school. Preschool and kindergarten students do not participate in the first lockdown drill. 

Your child may come home and talk about their experience during the drill. We encourage you to talk with them about the importance of being prepared for emergencies. Please review these frequently asked questions to support your student before and after school lockdown drills.

 

3-Hour Early Release- The following dates are planned for Early Release Mondays throughout the school year:

• September 16
• October 21
• November 18
• February 10
• March 10
• April 21
• May 12

To help plan for our school’s childcare needs during the early release Mondays, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/hg4Hgha2HJb4DDor8 for each of your children who are enrolled at Laurel Hill Elementary. The form covers the first two early release Mondays, scheduled for September 16, 2024 and October 21, 2024. If you have multiple children, you will need to submit multiple forms. Staff will confirm the after school supervision plan for each student.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1svujKMsbHvrNtL8VpPZFw0YGuVfM74hvdyK7_zdAHVs/edit#heading=h.i319qv1gdzza

 

Blue Star Welcome Week (September 21-29, 2024) was created to recognize the 600,000 military families that move to new communities each year. This special week raises awareness and builds support for military families across the country. During Blue Star Welcome Week, it is our goal to proactively improve military families’ sense of belonging to their local communities by forging strong connections between our military family members and their local neighbors.

 

🎤 Community Conversations with Superintendent Dr. Reid

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid invites you to share your questions or concerns regarding Fairfax County Public Schools. Your voice matters! Community Conversations will be held this Fall 6:30-7:30 p.m. on:

• Monday, September 9, at Holmes Middle School 
• Monday, September 23, at Newington Forest Elementary
• Monday, September 30, at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary 
• Monday, October 14, at Fairhill Elementary 
• Monday, October 21, at Virginia Run Elementary 
• Wednesday, October 30, at Herndon Middle 

Click the date above to register. Registration is not required but helps with planning. Additional registration links will be shared in next week’s This Week at FCPS. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Find out about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid. 

 

Update Your Child’s Immunizations and Records

Please check with your healthcare provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up-to-date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school. 

You can check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to a school’s front office. 

If your child needs a vaccine, please make an appointment with your healthcare provider, visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a list of child immunization clinics, or access other local services. If needed, families may also provide other immunization documentation including a healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption or a notarized Religious Exemption Form. 

Find more information on immunizations on the FCPS website.

 

SIS ParentVUE -Access your student’s attendance records, grades, and assignments at any time with SIS ParentVUE. Parents/caregivers should receive an activation code when they register their child. Contact the school registrar, Sarah Orlick ([email protected]) if you need a code. 

Once you have activated a SIS ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same SIS ParentVUE account. Access SIS ParentVUE using an app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android devices. 

Need help creating an account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE. 

To be sure you receive important information from your schools, update your phone numbers and/or email addresses in the Parent/Guardian section of SIS ParentVUE.

 

What Is a School Board?

The Fairfax County School Board is responsible for running the public schools in Fairfax County. Twelve School Board members are elected by county voters every four years. 

A student representative serves on the board as a non-voting member. They are chosen by their peers each year.

The School Board makes general rules and sets guidelines to ensure Fairfax County Public Schools runs properly. They follow the laws of Virginia and the rules set by the Virginia Board of Education. 

Learning about your local School Board is important. Understanding their policies and initiatives can help you advocate for positive changes and ensure that the educational needs of all students are met. There are many ways to get involved.

Learn more about the School Board, how to participate in their meetings, and where to watch their meetings.  

PTA-Everyone is invited to our 1st PTA meeting of the new school year, Sept 10 at 7pm in the Library. Do you have any ideas or suggestions to make Laurel Hill Elementary even better? We want to hear them and discuss all the fun events we are planning this year!

PTA Newsletter- Please click on the link here to access the PTA newsletter.

The South County Substance Prevention Specialist has invited the Fairfax County Police Department to come and present Hidden In Plain Sight (HIPS), a presentation with the most current products on the market for hiding substance related paraphernalia, common hiding places in teen bedrooms, and information regarding youth substance use trends in our area. The event will occur on Monday, September 30th from 6:30-8:30 p.m., at South County high school in the Silverbox Theatre.  Here is the link for the sign-up genie: https://bit.ly/schships24

Girls on the Run is coming to Laurel Hill this fall! GOTR has fun, evidence-based programs that inspire girls in 3rd-8th grade to build their confidence, kindness, and decision making skills. Dynamic lessons instill valuable life skills including the important connection between physical and emotional health. Starting the week of September 23, the team will meet every Monday and Wednesday from 4:15pm - 5:15pm. The program culminates in a celebratory 5K at the end of the season! The standard program fee is $210 and includes weekly lessons/practices, a t-shirt, a GOTR giveaway, entry into the 5K, a 5K medal, and more. Financial assistance is available for anyone who needs it, with the lowest program registration cost being $22 for the season.

Registration is now open. Click here to register your student.

Late Registration: September 19 - September 27

Fall Season Begins: September 23

We will keep you informed and share all pertinent information as we receive it regarding the celebratory 5K.

PTA Membership

Please join the PTA for the 24-25 school year!

Congrats to our new PTA board!  

President: Vickie Gogo

Treasurer: Kendra Bacchus-Beatty

Secretary: Jennifer Dickinson

We are still looking for a VP of Programs and Fundraising.  Please reach out via the website if interested.

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August 29, 2024

From the Principal’s Pen

Dear Laurel Hill Families,

It's been a fantastic start to the new school year! We've loved welcoming back our students and families and seeing everyone settle into the routine. We're thrilled to witness the friendships being formed and renewed, both old and new. It's clear that our focus on building a strong sense of community is paying off. We can't wait to see what the rest of the year brings.

Thank you to the 480 families that have currently responded to our early release survey.  If you have not already done so, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/hg4Hgha2HJb4DDor8 for each of your children who are enrolled at Laurel Hill so we can complete our planning for the 3 hour early release Mondays.  The first two dates for Laurel Hill are September 16 and October 21.

Friday, August 30, and Monday, September 2, are Labor Day holidays for all FCPS employees and students. Virginia legislation requires that schools opening prior to Labor Day must be closed the Friday immediately preceding Labor Day. We hope everyone takes the long weekend to celebrate a strong start to the school year and enjoy time with family and friends. See the complete school year calendar.  Have a great four day weekend!

Sincerely,

Janice Dalton, Principal

Addison Smith, Assistant Principal

Thmeaka Traylor, Assistant Principal

Save the Date:

August 30 and Sept. 3: Labor Day holiday

September 13: Field Day! (during school hours)

September 16: 3-Hour Early Release (1pm dismissal for opted students)

September 18: Back to School Night, 6-8 pm

September 27: Screen on the Green PTA event

Parents Need To Know

Transportation Patience and Safety

Thank you for your patience as we all get used to new routines this school year. We appreciate our families following Kiss and Ride procedures and being patient while waiting for your children’s buses. 

If your student’s bus is delayed, you may access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app to receive the delayed bus report. Email messages will be sent to announce significant bus delays. Please contact the Transportation Office at 703-446-2150 with any additional questions. For concerns after 5:30 p.m., contact Safety and Security at 571-423-2000.

 

Safety Drills

Keeping students and staff safe is our priority. Each school has an emergency preparedness plan to respond to incidents such as fires and tornadoes. Schools are required by state law to practice emergency drills, including lockdown drills, each year. Schools must also notify parents and caregivers at least 24 hours before a school conducts a lockdown drill. We had one fire drill this week and will conduct a lockdown drill and an additional fire drill in the next couple of weeks. 

By law, the first lockdown drill of the school year must take place within the first 20 days of school. Preschool and kindergarten students do not participate in the first lockdown drill. 

Your child may come home and talk about their experience during the drill. We encourage you to talk with them about the importance of being prepared for emergencies. Please review these frequently asked questions to support your student before and after school lockdown drills.

 

Band and Strings enrollment

Sign up for STRINGS 🎻at Laurel Hill!  Each year, many 4, 5th and 6th grade students participate in this amazing Instrumental Program, so don’t miss out!  Lessons happen during the school day!  CLICK HERE to sign up.

Or…

Sign up for BAND! 5th and 6th grade students can start, or continue, to learn a band instrument! Included are woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments. Band classes also happen during the school day during specials. Band forms have been sent home with students and emailed electronically. If you need a copy of the enrollment form, email [email protected].

Registration ends on August 29th.  If you have questions, please email the Strings teacher, Mrs. Hicks, at [email protected] or the Band teacher, Mrs. Hellier at [email protected].

Unsure what instrument to sign up for? Join us on Tuesday, August 27th from 6:30-8:00PM in SCHS’s cafeteria for an “instrument petting zoo”. Try as many instruments as you would like and speak to music store staff about instrument rentals.

 

🔍 Lightspeed Parent Report on Child’s Device Activity

FCPS has tools to help parents know more about their child’s activity on any FCPS device. These tools are provided at no cost to families by Lightspeed, the school division’s internet content filtering service.

Parents may sign up for a weekly Parent Report, which will provide a list of the top sites their child visited. The report also offers parents the ability to sign up for free access to the Internet Use Parent Portal. Through the portal, parents may pause their child’s access to the internet on their FCPS device during non-school hours.

Learn more about Lightspeed Parent Reports.

 

3-Hour Early Release- The following dates are planned for Early Release Mondays throughout the school year:

• September 16
• October 21
• November 18
• February 10
• March 10
• April 21
• May 12

To help plan for our school’s childcare needs during the early release Mondays, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/hg4Hgha2HJb4DDor8 for each of your children who are enrolled at Laurel Hill Elementary. The form covers the first two early release Mondays, scheduled for September 16, 2024 and October 21, 2024. If you have multiple children, you will need to submit multiple forms. Staff will confirm the after school supervision plan for each student.

 

✨ Our Commitment to Excellence, Equity, and Opportunity for Each and Every Student

As we begin a new school year, FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid reminds us of the goals of FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan, which guides us in delivering excellence, equity, and opportunity for each and every one of our students. Watch Dr. Reid’s message.

 

Update Your Child’s Immunizations and Records

Please check with your healthcare provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up-to-date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school. 

You can check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to a school’s front office. 

If your child needs a vaccine, please make an appointment with your healthcare provider, visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a list of child immunization clinics, or access other local services. If needed, families may also provide other immunization documentation including a healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption or a notarized Religious Exemption Form. 

Find more information on immunizations on the FCPS website.

 

SIS ParentVUE -Access your student’s attendance records, grades, and assignments at any time with SIS ParentVUE. Parents/caregivers should receive an activation code when they register their child. Contact the school registrar, Sarah Orlick ([email protected]) if you need a code. 

Once you have activated a SIS ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same SIS ParentVUE account. Access SIS ParentVUE using an app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android devices. 

Need help creating an account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE. 

To be sure you receive important information from your schools, update your phone numbers and/or email addresses in the Parent/Guardian section of SIS ParentVUE.

 

PTA Newsletter- Please click on the link here to access the PTA newsletter.

Girls on the Run is coming to Laurel Hill this fall! GOTR has fun, evidence-based programs that inspire girls in 3rd-8th grade to build their confidence, kindness, and decision making skills. Dynamic lessons instill valuable life skills including the important connection between physical and emotional health. Starting the week of September 23, the team will meet every Monday and Wednesday from 4:15pm - 5:15pm. The program culminates in a celebratory 5K at the end of the season! The standard program fee is $210 and includes weekly lessons/practices, a t-shirt, a GOTR giveaway, entry into the 5K, a 5K medal, and more. Financial assistance is available for anyone who needs it, with the lowest program registration cost being $22 for the season.

Registration is now open. Click here to register your student.

Late Registration: September 19 - September 27

Fall Season Begins: September 23

We will keep you informed and share all pertinent information as we receive it regarding the celebratory 5K.

PTA Membership

Please join the PTA for the 24-25 school year!

Congrats to our new PTA board!  

President: Vickie Gogo

Treasurer: Kendra Bacchus-Beatty

Secretary: Jennifer Dickinson

We are still looking for a VP of Programs and Fundraising.  Please reach out via the website if interested.

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

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August 21, 2024

From the Principal’s Pen

Dear Laurel Hill Families,

We have had a very successful first few days of school!  We have been delighted to see our students settle into their new classrooms and routines so quickly. Their eagerness to learn and engage in their studies is truly inspiring.  We wanted to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude for the warm welcome and support you have provided to our students and staff during the first few days of school. 

Our first Parent Coffee was yesterday, August 20, and we are grateful to those who were able to join us in this virtual setting. The recorded session can be accessed here. The next Parent Coffee will be September 17, 2024.  As mentioned in the parent coffee, we will share a link next week to meet our fabulous teachers!

If you have not already done so, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/hg4Hgha2HJb4DDor8 for each of your children who are enrolled at Laurel Hill so we can complete our planning for the 3 hour early release Mondays.

As we continue to navigate the school year, please know that your partnership is essential. We encourage you to stay connected with your child's teacher and to attend school events whenever possible. Together, we can create a supportive and enriching educational experience for all.

Thank you again for your continued support.

Sincerely,

Janice Dalton, Principal

Addison Smith, Assistant Principal

Thmeaka Traylor, Assistant Principal

Save the Date:

August 30 and Sept. 3: Labor Day holiday

September 13: Field Day! (during school hours)

September 16: 3-Hour Early Release (1pm dismissal for opted students)

September 18: Back to School Night, 6-8 pm

September 27: Screen on the Green PTA event

Parents Need To Know

Band and Strings enrollment

Sign up for STRINGS 🎻at Laurel Hill!  Each year, many 4, 5th and 6th grade students participate in this amazing Instrumental Program, so don’t miss out!  Lessons happen during the school day!  CLICK HERE to sign up.

Or…

Sign up for BAND! 5th and 6th grade students can start, or continue, to learn a band instrument! Included are woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments. Band classes also happen during the school day during specials. Band forms have been sent home with students and emailed electronically. If you need a copy of the enrollment form, email [email protected].

Registration ends on August 29th.  If you have questions, please email the Strings teacher, Mrs. Hicks, at [email protected] or the Band teacher, Mrs. Hellier at [email protected].

Unsure what instrument to sign up for? Join us on Tuesday, August 27th from 6:30-8:00PM in SCHS’s cafeteria for an “instrument petting zoo”. Try as many instruments as you would like and speak to music store staff about instrument rentals.

 

📵 Phones Down, Engagement Up: FCPS Cell Phone 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.

 

Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights

Fairfax County Public Schools wants all parents and caregivers to understand its policies regarding surveys, records, curriculum, privacy, and related rights.

In its Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights and Opt-Out Forms (Annual Notice), FCPS provides explanations of the rights listed above as well as forms that may be used to exercise opt-out choices. Two versions of the Annual Notice are available: a grades K-8 version and a grades 9-12 version. Parents/caregivers with children at different grade levels should read each applicable version of the Annual Notice, because the notices and opt-out rights vary depending on the student’s grade level.

Get more information and view the 2024-25 Opt-Out Booklets.

 

Arrival/Dismissal- Students can arrive as early as 9:05am. Students are tardy at 9:20am. Dismissal begins at 4:05pm.

We will continue to use the same system for Kiss-and-Ride for the 2024-2025 school year. Kiss-and-Ride will be through the parking lot area (see photo below) and will begin promptly at 9:05 a.m. At that time staff members will arrive to ensure student safety as they exit the vehicles. Please do not drop students off before 9:05 a.m. There is no passing other cars while in the Kiss and Ride line, unless directed by school staff. There is no cell phone use in the Kiss and Ride line.

Please make sure your child can enter and exit your car from the passenger side. We do not want students to walk around your car to enter or exit, as this creates a dangerous situation.

Please make sure your child can buckle themselves in (and out). Staff are not able to help buckle students in their seats. If you need to help them, please pull out of the Kiss and Ride Lane and park, so that our Kiss and Ride can continue to flow smoothly. Please do not get out of your car while in the Kiss and Ride lane. This is a safety violation.  

 

3-Hour Early Release- The following dates are planned for Early Release Mondays throughout the school year:

• September 16
• October 21
• November 18
• February 10
• March 10
• April 21
• May 12

To help plan for our school’s childcare needs during the early release Mondays, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/hg4Hgha2HJb4DDor8 for each of your children who are enrolled at Laurel Hill Elementary. The form covers the first two early release Mondays, scheduled for September 16, 2024 and October 21, 2024. If you have multiple children, you will need to submit multiple forms. Staff will confirm the after school supervision plan for each student.

 

Update Your Child’s Immunizations and Records

Please check with your healthcare provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up-to-date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school. 

You can check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to a school’s front office. 

If your child needs a vaccine, please make an appointment with your healthcare provider, visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a list of child immunization clinics, or access other local services. If needed, families may also provide other immunization documentation including a healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption or a notarized Religious Exemption Form. 

Find more information on immunizations on the FCPS website.

 

SIS ParentVUE -Access your student’s attendance records, grades, and assignments at any time with SIS ParentVUE. Parents/caregivers should receive an activation code when they register their child. Contact the school registrar, Sarah Orlick ([email protected]) if you need a code. 

Once you have activated a SIS ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same SIS ParentVUE account. Access SIS ParentVUE using an app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android devices. 

Need help creating an account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE. 

To be sure you receive important information from your schools, update your phone numbers and/or email addresses in the Parent/Guardian section of SIS ParentVUE.

PTA Newsletter- Please click on the link here to access the PTA newsletter.

Girls on the Run is coming to Laurel Hill this fall! GOTR has fun, evidence-based programs that inspire girls in 3rd-8th grade to build their confidence, kindness, and decision making skills. Dynamic lessons instill valuable life skills including the important connection between physical and emotional health. Starting the week of September 23, the team will meet every Monday and Wednesday from 4:15pm - 5:15pm. The program culminates in a celebratory 5K at the end of the season! The standard program fee is $210 and includes weekly lessons/practices, a t-shirt, a GOTR giveaway, entry into the 5K, a 5K medal, and more. Financial assistance is available for anyone who needs it, with the lowest program registration cost being $22 for the season.

Registration is now open. Click here to register your student.

Late Registration: September 19 - September 27

Fall Season Begins: September 23

We will keep you informed and share all pertinent information as we receive it regarding the celebratory 5K.

PTA Membership

Please join the PTA for the 24-25 school year!

Congrats to our new PTA board!  

President: Vickie Gogo

Treasurer: Kendra Bacchus-Beatty

Secretary: Jennifer Dickinson

We are still looking for a VP of Programs and Fundraising.  Please reach out via the website if interested.

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

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August 14, 2024

From the Principal’s Pen

Dear Laurel Hill Families,

The first day of school is fast approaching! By this time, you should have received an email communication from your child’s teacher.  Assigned student placements will also be posted in SIS Parent Vue on Thursday, August 15. We welcome 16 new teachers to our school this year! Our school is FULL with almost 800 students at the start of this school year. We welcome our first class of preschoolers at Laurel Hill. Watch out for our tiny lions!

We take class placements very seriously and consider many factors when finding the best match for each student. Class lists require critical care and consideration to include multiple variables to have balanced classes based on strengths and needs of each student. Thank you for trusting our expertise.

Thank you to everyone who has completed the Early Release Monday form already. If you have not had a chance to complete the form, please make sure you complete one for each of your children by August 16, 2024.  The early release Mondays are going to require sophisticated planning. so we need to make sure we have an accurate count of students. Thank you so much for your help with this! 

We hope to see many of you at Open House tomorrow! Due to the large size of our school, we ask that families with last names beginning with the letters A-L come between 3 and 4 pm, and families with last names beginning with letters M-Z come between 4 and 5 pm. Please bring school supplies tomorrow to lighten the load for your child on the first day of school. On the first day of school exclusively parents will be able to escort their student to the classroom.  We think it is a great way to start the school year with a special hug from your learning seat. This is an exciting time!

We will host our first virtual Parent Coffee on Tuesday, August 20 at 10 am.  Please join us at this link!  For those of you new to Laurel Hill, you can expect a News You Choose email communication from the us every Wednesday.  Below the body of the letter you will find information that we hope you will find helpful in the coming weeks. Let the good times start rolling!

Sincerely,

Janice Dalton, Principal

Addison Smith, Assistant Principal

Thmeaka Traylor, Assistant Principal

Save the Date:

August 15: Open House, 3-5 pm

August 19: School starts!

August 20: Parent Coffee (virtual link is here)

August 30 and Sept. 3: Labor Day holiday

September 18: Back to School Night, 6-8 pm

September 27: Screen on the Green PTA event

Parents Need To Know

Open House

Open House is Thursday, August 15.

Teacher names will be available on SIS Parent Vue accounts approximately a week before school starts. Come see your classroom, meet your teacher, and drop off your supplies!

Last name A- L Open House:  3:00-4:00 pm

Last name M-Z Open House:  4:00-5:00 pm

At Open House, it is a good idea to practice walking to and from your child’s classroom using the door they will use at arrival and dismissal.

Additionally, it is extremely important that you fill out the transportation information. We must have a clear understanding of how your child will arrive and be dismissed from school each day. To ensure school safety the student and the teacher need to know how they will be traveling home.. We also ask that you keep your child’s dismissal procedures as consistent as possible on a daily basis. We understand that appointments and special events may come up throughout the year.  Please be diligent in communicating changes in a timely manner to the teacher.

Arrival/Dismissal- Students can arrive as early as 9:05am. Students are tardy at 9:20am. Dismissal begins at 4:05pm.

We will continue to use the same system for Kiss-and-Ride for the 2024-2025 school year. Kiss-and-Ride will be through the parking lot area (see photo below) and will begin promptly at 9:05 a.m. At that time staff members will arrive to ensure student safety as they exit the vehicles. Please do not drop students off before 9:05 a.m. There is no passing other cars while in the Kiss and Ride line, unless directed by school staff. There is no cell phone use in the Kiss and Ride line.

Please make sure your child can enter and exit your car from the passenger side. We do not want students to walk around your car to enter or exit, as this creates a dangerous situation.

Please make sure your child can buckle themselves in (and out). Staff are not able to help buckle students in their seats. If you need to help them, please pull out of the Kiss and Ride Lane and park, so that our Kiss and Ride can continue to flow smoothly. Please do not get out of your car while in the Kiss and Ride lane. This is a safety violation.  

If you plan to drive your child to school, we ask that you use the official Laurel Hill Kiss-and-Ride (as seen below), which is accessed from Laurel Crest Drive. Student safety is always our #1 priority, and we need your help to ensure the safety of your child. 

Please do not use the parking lot to drop off students. Only use the parking lot to park and escort students through the crosswalk. The increased number of cars pulling over, pulling out, and stopping creates a hazard for other students walking and and drivers who are parking. The Kiss and Ride line goes very swiftly and is a safe way for students to arrive at school.

3-Hour Early Release- The following dates are planned for Early Release Mondays throughout the school year:

• September 16
• October 21
• November 18
• February 10
• March 10
• April 21
• May 12

To help plan for our school’s childcare needs during the early release Mondays, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/hg4Hgha2HJb4DDor8 for each of your children who are enrolled at Laurel Hill Elementary. The form covers the first two early release Mondays, scheduled for September 16, 2024 and October 21, 2024. If you have multiple children, you will need to submit multiple forms. Staff will confirm the after school supervision plan for each student.

Letters from your child's teacher- All teachers have sent letters to their students to introduce themselves to families. If you do not see your child's letter, please check your Spam or Junk Mail. Room assignments, upcoming dates, and pertinent information were included in the letter.

SIS ParentVUE -Access your student’s attendance records, grades, and assignments at any time with SIS ParentVUE. Parents/caregivers should receive an activation code when they register their child. Contact the school registrar, Sarah Orlick ([email protected]) if you need a code. 

Once you have activated a SIS ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same SIS ParentVUE account. Access SIS ParentVUE using an app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android devices. 

Need help creating an account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE. 

To be sure you receive important information from your schools, update your phone numbers and/or email addresses in the Parent/Guardian section of SIS ParentVUE.

PTA Newsletter- Please click on the link here to access the PTA newsletter.

This year Laurel Hill will participate in the Girls on the Run (GOTR) fall season! Coach Amanda Fioravanti will once again lead our GOTR team in preparation for the fall 5K. Please save the dates below. We have yet to receive information for the day of the 5K.

Registration Opens: August 19 - September 17

Late Registration: September 19 - September 27

Fall Season Begins: September 23

We will keep you informed and share all pertinent information as we receive it.

PTA Membership

Please join the PTA for the 24-25 school year!

Congrats to our new PTA board!  

President: Vickie Gogo

Treasurer: Kendra Bacchus-Beatty

Secretary: Jennifer Dickinson

We are still looking for a VP of Programs and Fundraising.  Please reach out via the website if interested.

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August 7, 2024

From the Principal’s Pen

Dear Laurel Hill Families,

We are fast approaching the first day of the 2024-2025 school year, and our school team is working vigorously behind the scenes in preparation for our students and families. Teachers will officially be back in the building next week, and we will welcome students and families on Thursday, August 15, for Open House. Please save the date of all the upcoming events to best prepare for a fun and successful new year.

Our bell schedule has not changed. The bell schedule is below. We welcome students for arrival at 9:05 am. For student safety please adhere to 9:05 am for student arrival.  Students have NO adult supervision prior to 9:05 am. It is not safe. Kindergarteners will come to Door 2 for arrival and dismissal. Details of our arrival procedures, late arrival procedures, and dismissal procedures can be found here on our school's website. Additionally, a map of our Kiss & Ride traffic flow is below. It is critically important that parents adhere to the map to ensure our students' safety.

If you know families who are new to LHES or families who might not have access to our newsletter, please share this link with them to subscribe.

Doors open at 9:05 am

School starts at 9:20 am

Dismissal starts at 3:55 pm

Dismissal at 4:05 pm

Lastly, an e-Notify was sent via email to families today regarding the seven 3-hour Early Release days. Those dates are below in the Parents Need to Know section. 

We are excited for the new school year and seeing you next week during  Open House!

Sincerely,

Janice Dalton, Principal

Addison Smith, Assistant Principal

Thmeaka Traylor, Assistant Principal

Save the Date:

August 12: Kinder popsicles on the playground, 4-5 pm

August 15: Open House, 3-5 pm

August 19: School starts!

August 30 and Sept. 3: Labor Day holiday

September 18: Back to School Night, 6-8 pm

September 27: Screen on the Green PTA event

Parents Need To Know

Arrival/Dismissal- Students can arrive as early as 9:05am. Students are tardy at 9:20am. Dismissal begins at 4:05pm.

3-Hour Early Release- The following dates are planned for Early Release Mondays throughout the school year:

• September 16
• October 21
• November 18
• February 10
• March 10
• April 21
• May 12

Letters from your child's teacher- All teachers will send letters to their students next week to introduce themselves to families. Room assignments, upcoming dates, and pertinent information will be included in the letter.

PTA Newsletter- Please click on the link here to access the PTA newsletter

Kindergarten Popsicles on the Playground

Kindergarteners are invited to come and meet new friends on August 12 from 4-5 pm! PTA spirit wear will also be available for purchase. Please see the PTA website for more information.

Open House:  Thursday, August 15

Teacher names will be available on SIS Parent Vue accounts approximately a week before school starts. Come see your classroom, meet your teacher, and drop off your supplies!

Last name A- L Open House:  3:00-4:00 pm

Last name M-Z Open House:  4:00-5:00 pm

This year Laurel Hill will participate in the Girls on the Run (GOTR) fall season! Coach Amanda Fioravanti will once again lead our GOTR team in preparation for the fall 5K. Please save the dates below. We have yet to receive information for the day of the 5K.

Registration Opens: August 19 - September 17

Late Registration: September 19 - September 27

Fall Season Begins: September 23

We will keep you informed and share all pertinent information as we receive it.

PTA Membership

Please join the PTA for the 24-25 school year!

Congrats to our new PTA board!  

President: Vickie Gogo

Treasurer: Kendra Bacchus-Beatty

Secretary: Jennifer Dickinson

We are still looking for a VP of Programs and Fundraising.  Please reach out via the website if interested.

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July 23, 2024

From the Principal’s Pen

Dear Laurel Hill Families,

Happy Summertime Laurel Hill Families!  We hope you are having lots of summer adventures and relaxing in the sun.  The sun is definitely sharing its glow this season.  We are gearing up for a fantastic school year.  Let the countdown to our first day begin!

First, we are pleased to share that we are ready to kick off a fantastic school year with familiar teacher faces and several new ones too. If you are interested in supporting our 2024-2025 school year as a parent volunteer, PTA officer or a café hostess please reach out with the contact information below.

Secondly, we have a unique opportunity for two parents from our school community to serve on the FCPS Family Vision group with our superintendent, Dr. Reid.  This program is designed to foster a collaborative environment where diverse families can engage directly with Dr. Reid on important issues that impact student success. The FCPS Family Vision Group brings communities together to discuss and achieve the goals of the 2023-2030 Strategic Plan, which prioritizes excellence, equity, and opportunity for all students.  If you are interested in representing Laurel Hill please email Addison Smith at [email protected].

Please be on the lookout for new students in the neighborhood and encourage them to make a registration appointment by calling the school (703-551-5300) or emailing Sarah Orlick ([email protected]). 

Please continue your fun in the sun and we will see you SOON.

Sincerely,

Janice Dalton, Principal

Addison Smith, Assistant Principal

Thmeaka Traylor, Assistant Principal

Save the Date:

August 12: Kinder popsicles on the playground, 4-5 pm

August 15: Open House, 3-5 pm

August 19: School starts!

August 30 and Sept. 3: Labor day holiday

September 18: Back to school night, 6-8 pm

September 27: Screen on the Green PTA event

Kindergarten Popsicles on the Playground

Kindergarteners are invited to come and meet new friends on August 12 from 4-5 pm!  PTA spirit wear will also be available for purchase.  Please see the PTA website for more information.

Open House:  Thursday, August 15

Teacher names will be available on SIS Parent Vue accounts approximately a week before school starts and will be posted outside immediately prior to Open House.  Come see your classroom, meet your teacher, and drop off your supplies!

Last name A- L Open House:  3:00-4:00 pm

Last name M-Z Open House:  4:00-5:00 pm

This year Laurel Hill will participate in the Girls on the Run (GOTR) fall season! Coach Amanda Fioravanti will once again lead our GOTR team in preparation for the fall 5K. Please save the dates below. We have yet to receive information for the day of the 5K.

Registration Opens: August 19 - September 17

Late Registration: September 19 - September 27

Fall Season Begins: September 23

We will keep you informed and share all pertinent information as we receive it.

PTA Membership

Please join the PTA for the 24-25 school year!

Congrats to our new PTA board!  

President: Vickie Gogo

Treasurer: Kendra Bacchus-Beatty

Secretary: Jennifer Dickinson

We are still looking for a VP of Programs and Fundraising.  Please reach out via the website if interested.

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June 6, 2024

From the Principal’s Pen

Dear Laurel Hill Families,

As we reach the conclusion of another remarkable school year, we wanted to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support and partnership. This year has been filled with numerous accomplishments and memorable moments, and it is through our collective efforts that we have been able to provide a nurturing and enriching environment for our students. 

We truly believe that your children are our children when they are with us every day.  We have phenomenal students, and we are happy to highlight all their successes.  Please see some pictures below from the carnival, the visit from the Harlem Globetrotters and the talent show.  This will be our final newsletter for the year.  Remember that next Wednesday, June 12, is the final day of school and a two hour early release. 

The summer break is a well-deserved time for rest, relaxation, and renewal. I encourage you to take this time to enjoy special moments with your family, explore new interests, and recharge for the year ahead.  Please keep an eye on our communications over the summer for updates and important information regarding the new school year.  In closing, thank you once again for being such an integral part of our school community. We wish you all a safe, happy, and restful summer!

Sincerely,

Janice Dalton, Principal

Addison Smith, Assistant Principal

Thmeaka Traylor, Assistant Principal

Save the Date:

June 6: 6th grade Dance 2:30pm

June 10: SC High School Graduation at Eagle Bank 2pm

June 11: 6th grade promotion ceremony at SCMS 6pm 

June 12: Last day for students, 2 hour early release at 2:05 pm

The Harlem Globetrotters visited Laurel Hill on June 3 and put on an awesome show for us! We had fun meeting them, watching their trick shots and learning about teamwork!

Thank you to all that helped organize and supported the PTA Carnival. We had a wonderful day of fun, games, music and popcorn!  Please see more pictures from the carnival here.

We had many brave and talented students that participated in Laurel Hill's Got Talent this year! 

How time flies! Our graduating High School Seniors came back to Laurel Hill ES for their Senior Walk. Congratulations to all the seniors and Best of Luck in the future Class of 2024!

LHES News:

📝 Student Testing Results Coming Soon

Later this month, you will begin receiving your child’s spring assessment results. If you aren’t sure what assessments your child took this year, view this list of tests by grade level on FCPS’ website.  SOL scores are expected in PVUE the week of 6/3.

How the results are delivered depends on the test. Scores will be posted in SIS ParentVUE, or sent by mail or from the school or testing organization. Learn what to expect regarding assessment reporting practices and timelines. 

Visit FCPS’ website for additional information about student assessments, including what each assessment is testing for and how to interpret the test results. Caregivers should contact their children’s teacher with any testing questions.

Learn how to understand your student’s grade 3-8 SOL results and find resources to support their ongoing learning.

Medication Pick Up 

The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the Laurel Hill Elementary School health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on the last day of school. Medication left in the health room after that time will be destroyed. It is school policy that prescription medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. If your student is attending a summer program with FCPS, the current medication authorizations may be used for those programs (parent/guardian must pick up from LHES health room and then deliver the forms and medication to summer site).

Parent input for next year class placement

Many families value having a role in their child’s class placement. Parents and caregivers have the best overall knowledge of your child and her/his unique traits. The class placement process is approached very carefully and thoroughly at Laurel Hill ES and we consider the academic and social needs of each student. In order to provide the best environment for your child, we seek input from both staff and families.  Please fill out this form to provide your input.  We do not take requests for specific teachers, rather for the type of teacher that may be a good fit for your child.

🧸 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:

Schedule an appointment by calling or emailing Sarah Orlick at 703-551-5300 or [email protected].

FCPS News:

🥗 Don’t Forget to Check Your Student’s Lunch Balance! 

It’s a busy time of year, and we know there are many priorities on families’ plates. As we approach the end of the school year, it is important to remember to check your students’ MySchoolBucks account and pay any remaining school meal balance. 

Families that earn less than 185% of poverty level qualify for free and reduced-price meals. However, an application must be completed and submitted each school year to receive that benefit. The application for the 2024-25 school year will be available this summer. 

If families have a current balance and think they may be eligible for free and reduced-price meals, please fill out the FRM application for the 2022-23 school year. Get more information about free and reduced-price lunch.

Support Your Child’s Success in SIS ParentVUE Signing up for a SIS ParentVUE account helps you to support your child’s academic success. Caregivers can view important information in ParentVUE such as attendance, grades, progress reports, and assessment scores. 

Once you have activated a ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same ParentVUE account. A SIS ParentVUE app is available for Apple and Android devices. 

Need help creating a SIS ParentVUE account? This video explains the steps. Find out more. To create a new account, please contact [school registrar’s name and email] for an activation letter. 

If you already have an account, be sure your contact information is up-to-date. Parents/guardians can update their phone numbers or email addresses in the Parent/Guardian section. View more information.

PTA Membership

Visit the PTA website.

Congrats to our new PTA board!  

President: Vickie Gogo

Treasurer: Kendra Bacchus-Beatty

Secretary: Jennifer Dickinson

We are still looking for a VP of Programs and Fundraising.  Please reach out via the website if interested.

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May 30, 2024

From the Principal’s Pen

Dear Laurel Hill Families,

If you have a graduating high school senior that attended Laurel Hill, please let them know the Senior Walk Thru is Wednesday, June 5th at 1:30pm. Feel free to wear your cap and gown or future college shirt. Congratulations SCHS seniors!

We are looking forward to our end of the year Carnival on Saturday!  Please join us anytime between 12 and 4 pm for fun on bounce houses, face paintings, a dunk tank with teacher volunteers and food.  Please be mindful that parent supervision is required at this large event.  We also hope to see you at the Strings concert tonight at SCMS at 7pm and the talent show next Wednesday, June 5 at 6 pm. So many fun events to wrap up a great school year!

Sincerely,

Janice Dalton, Principal

Addison Smith, Assistant Principal

Thmeaka Traylor, Assistant Principal

Save the Date:

May 30: Strings Concert, 7pm at South County Middle School

June 1: End of year carnival, 12-4 pm  Sign Up Genius for volunteers

June 4: PTA meeting, 7 pm

June 5: Senior Walk Thru, 1:30pm

June 5: Talent Show, 6 pm

June 11: 6th grade promotion ceremony at SCMS

June 12: Last day for students, 2 hour early release at 2:05 pm

Good time was had by all at Dave & Busters at the 6th grade party. Even the teachers were showing off their skills!

LHES News:

📝 Student Testing Results Coming Soon

Later this month, you will begin receiving your child’s spring assessment results. If you aren’t sure what assessments your child took this year, view this list of tests by grade level on FCPS’ website.  SOL scores are expected in PVUE the week of 6/3.

How the results are delivered depends on the test. Scores will be posted in SIS ParentVUE, or sent by mail or from the school or testing organization. Learn what to expect regarding assessment reporting practices and timelines. 

Visit FCPS’ website for additional information about student assessments, including what each assessment is testing for and how to interpret the test results. Caregivers should contact their children’s teacher with any testing questions.

Learn how to understand your student’s grade 3-8 SOL results and find resources to support their ongoing learning.

Lost & Found

Our lost and found is overflowing! Racks are set out at dismissal. Please check and claim any of your student's clothes and water bottles. We will have a table at the June 1st Carnival with everything displayed. Any clothing left over will be donated.

Medication Pick Up 

The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the Laurel Hill Elementary School health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on the last day of school. Medication left in the health room after that time will be destroyed. It is school policy that prescription medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. If your student is attending a summer program with FCPS, the current medication authorizations may be used for those programs (parent/guardian must pick up from LHES health room and then deliver the forms and medication to summer site).

Parent input for next year class placement

Many families value having a role in their child’s class placement. Parents and caregivers have the best overall knowledge of your child and her/his unique traits. The class placement process is approached very carefully and thoroughly at Laurel Hill ES and we consider the academic and social needs of each student. In order to provide the best environment for your child, we seek input from both staff and families.  Please fill out this form to provide your input.  We do not take requests for specific teachers, rather for the type of teacher that may be a good fit for your child.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA) board for 24-25 school year

The Laurel Hill ES PTA is accepting nominations to serve the 2024-25 school year. Positions available are President; Vice President, Programs; Vice President, Fundraising; Treasurer; and Secretary. Each position may serve up to a two-year term. PTA Board members are responsible for the overall management and leadership of the educational and social programming that support Laurel Hill students, teachers, staff and community. This includes events like Screen on the Green, International Night, the Fun Run, Carnival, Teacher Appreciation Week and Kindergarten Playground and Popsicles. Self-nominations are encouraged. To self-nominate, please fill out the Nomination Form and submit to [email protected] by Tuesday, May 28. Know someone who would make a great Board member? Nominate them to serve on the Board. Please share the person’s name and contact info with Teresa Smith ([email protected]), LHES Family Liaison. Elections will take place at the PTA general body meeting on June 4 at 7pm in the LHES Library. Nominations from the floor also will be accepted, if necessary.

🧸 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:

Schedule an appointment by calling or emailing Sarah Orlick at 703-551-5300 or [email protected].

FCPS News:

🥗 Don’t Forget to Check Your Student’s Lunch Balance! 

It’s a busy time of year, and we know there are many priorities on families’ plates. As we approach the end of the school year, it is important to remember to check your students’ MySchoolBucks account and pay any remaining school meal balance. 

Families that earn less than 185% of poverty level qualify for free and reduced-price meals. However, an application must be completed and submitted each school year to receive that benefit. The application for the 2024-25 school year will be available this summer. 

If families have a current balance and think they may be eligible for free and reduced-price meals, please fill out the FRM application for the 2022-23 school year. Get more information about free and reduced-price lunch.

Support Your Child’s Success in SIS ParentVUE Signing up for a SIS ParentVUE account helps you to support your child’s academic success. Caregivers can view important information in ParentVUE such as attendance, grades, progress reports, and assessment scores. 

Once you have activated a ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same ParentVUE account. A SIS ParentVUE app is available for Apple and Android devices. 

Need help creating a SIS ParentVUE account? This video explains the steps. Find out more. To create a new account, please contact [school registrar’s name and email] for an activation letter. 

If you already have an account, be sure your contact information is up-to-date. Parents/guardians can update their phone numbers or email addresses in the Parent/Guardian section. View more information.

PTA Membership

Visit the PTA website.

Carnival 6/1 12p-4p Sign Up Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4CABAF2AA20-49664450-carnival

PTA needs support for all of the fun events that happen in 6th grade and a parent committee of current 5th graders to lead this charge.  A letter was sent home this week, however if you have any questions please see the links below.

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May 23, 2024

From the Principal’s Pen

Dear Laurel Hill Families,

PTA still needs volunteers for our end of year celebration carnival on June 1!  Please sign up here and see the flyer below for more information.  We hope everyone can come!  Elections for next year's PTA board will take place at the PTA general body meeting on June 4 at 7pm in the LHES Library. To self-nominate, please fill out the Nomination Form and submit to [email protected] by Tuesday, May 28. Know someone who would make a great Board member? Nominate them to serve on the Board. Please share the person’s name and contact info with Teresa Smith ([email protected]), LHES Family Liaison. 

All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, for the Memorial Day holiday. Learn about the history of Memorial Day.  Enjoy the holiday weekend!

Sincerely,

Janice Dalton, Principal

Addison Smith, Assistant Principal

Thmeaka Traylor, Assistant Principal

Save the Date:

May 27: No school for Memorial Day

May 28: Kokee Tea spirit night (PTA event)

May 30: Strings concert, 7 pm

June 1: End of year carnival, 12-4 pm  Sign Up Genius for volunteers

June 4: PTA meeting, 7 pm

June 5: Talent Show, 6 pm

June 11: 6th grade promotion ceremony at SCMS

June 12: Last day for students, 2 hour early release at 2:05 pm

LHES Band concert

LHES Chorus concert

A HUGE shout out to all of our participants of Girls on the Run and our amazing coaches/volunteers! Students persevered through 10 weeks of training, physically, mentally, and socially to make it to the culminating 5K. We are so proud of all of them for their hard work and commitment to the process. It was definitely a challenge to “weather the storm” of the 5K as the team literally had to complete the bulk of the run in the rain. We were so fortunate to have parental support as well to cheer the students through the rain. Below are some photos to show their achievements.

LHES News:

📝 Student Testing Results Coming Soon

Later this month, you will begin receiving your child’s spring assessment results. If you aren’t sure what assessments your child took this year, view this list of tests by grade level on FCPS’ website.  SOL scores are expected in PVUE the week of 6/3

How the results are delivered depends on the test. Scores will be posted in SIS ParentVUE, or sent by mail or from the school or testing organization. Learn what to expect regarding assessment reporting practices and timelines. 

Visit FCPS’ website for additional information about student assessments, including what each assessment is testing for and how to interpret the test results. Caregivers should contact their children’s teacher with any testing questions.

📈 New SOL Growth Reports for Grade 3-8 TestsVirginia Standards of Learning (SOL) test results, along with other student data, help demonstrate in which subjects or topics students may need additional academic support.

In order to help interpret SOL results for parents, the Virginia Department of Education has released new Standards of Learning Growth Parent Reports for families of students who took grade 3-8 SOL math and reading tests this spring. 

The Growth Parent Report ties together scores from fall and winter Virginia Growth Assessments (VGA) with the student’s current spring SOL results to show their trend in academic progress this year. 

Learn how to understand your student’s grade 3-8 SOL results and find resources to support their ongoing learning.

Medication Pick Up 

The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the Laurel Hill Elementary School health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on the last day of school. Medication left in the health room after that time will be destroyed. It is school policy that prescription medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. If your student is attending a summer program with FCPS, the current medication authorizations may be used for those programs (parent/guardian must pick up from LHES health room and then deliver the forms and medication to summer site).

Parent input for next year class placement

Many families value having a role in their child’s class placement. Parents and caregivers have the best overall knowledge of your child and her/his unique traits. The class placement process is approached very carefully and thoroughly at Laurel Hill ES and we consider the academic and social needs of each student. In order to provide the best environment for your child, we seek input from both staff and families.  Please fill out this form to provide your input.  We do not take requests for specific teachers, rather for the type of teacher that may be a good fit for your child.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA) board for 24-25 school year

The Laurel Hill ES PTA is accepting nominations to serve the 2024-25 school year. Positions available are President; Vice President, Programs; Vice President, Fundraising; Treasurer; and Secretary. Each position may serve up to a two-year term. PTA Board members are responsible for the overall management and leadership of the educational and social programming that support Laurel Hill students, teachers, staff and community. This includes events like Screen on the Green, International Night, the Fun Run, Carnival, Teacher Appreciation Week and Kindergarten Playground and Popsicles. Self-nominations are encouraged. To self-nominate, please fill out the Nomination Form and submit to [email protected] by Tuesday, May 28. Know someone who would make a great Board member? Nominate them to serve on the Board. Please share the person’s name and contact info with Teresa Smith ([email protected]), LHES Family Liaison. Elections will take place at the PTA general body meeting on June 4 at 7pm in the LHES Library. Nominations from the floor also will be accepted, if necessary.

🧸 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:

Schedule an appointment by calling or emailing Sarah Orlick at 703-551-5300 or [email protected].

FCPS News:

Dr. Reid Community Conversations

Dr. Michelle Reid has been hosting Community Conversations and Employee Conversations  throughout the division since the fall of this school year. She is committed to getting to know our school communities. 

The dates for the final two Community Conversations are below. These events provide a great opportunity for parents and caregivers to connect with Dr. Reid, share concerns and ideas. She is there to listen and answer your questions. Your voice is important.

We invite you to register for one of the last two community conversations of the school year. Please register for a time and place that is convenient for you. Pre-registration is not required, but does help us plan.

Upcoming Community Conversations:

May 28, 2024 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

at Katherine Johnson Middle School,

3801     Jermantown Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030  -

REGISTER  HERE

Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.

For more information please visit our website.

We look forward to seeing you at one of the last two Superintendent Community Conversations of the year.

🥗 Don’t Forget to Check Your Student’s Lunch Balance! 

It’s a busy time of year, and we know there are many priorities on families’ plates. As we approach the end of the school year, it is important to remember to check your students’ MySchoolBucks account and pay any remaining school meal balance. 

Families that earn less than 185% of poverty level qualify for free and reduced-price meals. However, an application must be completed and submitted each school year to receive that benefit. The application for the 2024-25 school year will be available this summer. 

If families have a current balance and think they may be eligible for free and reduced-price meals, please fill out the FRM application for the 2022-23 school year. Get more information about free and reduced-price lunch.

Support Your Child’s Success in SIS ParentVUE Signing up for a SIS ParentVUE account helps you to support your child’s academic success. Caregivers can view important information in ParentVUE such as attendance, grades, progress reports, and assessment scores. 

Once you have activated a ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same ParentVUE account. A SIS ParentVUE app is available for Apple and Android devices. 

Need help creating a SIS ParentVUE account? This video explains the steps. Find out more. To create a new account, please contact [school registrar’s name and email] for an activation letter. 

If you already have an account, be sure your contact information is up-to-date. Parents/guardians can update their phone numbers or email addresses in the Parent/Guardian section. View more information.

PTA Membership

Visit the PTA website.

Carnival 6/1 12p-4p Sign Up Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4CABAF2AA20-49664450-carnival

PTA needs support for all of the fun events that happen in 6th grade and a parent committee of current 5th graders to lead this charge.  A letter was sent home this week, however if you have any questions please see the links below.

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