Weekly Wave: February 21, 2025
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Principals' MessageHello, Dolphin Families!
We had a chilly week at school, but our building always feels warmer when our dolphins are here! We truly miss our students when they are out, and every day in school is a chance to learn, grow, and connect.
A huge thank you to everyone who made Family Science Night such a success! We appreciate our PTA for organizing, our volunteers for their time, and all the families who came out to enjoy a night of exploration and discovery.
With flu season in full swing, we want to remind everyone to take steps to stay healthy. The Fairfax County Health Department has reported high levels of flu in our community, especially among children. To help reduce the spread of illness, please encourage your child to cover coughs and sneezes, wash hands often, and stay home if they have a fever until they’ve been fever-free for 24 hours without medication. You can find more guidance on when to send your child to school Lake Anne Elementary.
Stay warm, stay healthy, and we look forward to seeing all our dolphins next week!
Warmly,
Jill D. Stewart, principal
Melanie N. Porter, assistant principal
❄️February Calendar Events and Reminders
February- Black History Month / Love the Bus Month
15- National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day
17- Presidents Day (Holiday) / NO SCHOOL
18- PTA Family Science Night, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
24-28 - Public Schools Week
28- Ramadan begins at sundown (Evening-only O Day)
Lake Anne ES Local News Student Rights & Responsibility Review- Students Selling Items at School
We want to send families a gentle reminder that students are not permitted to sell items at school. While we love to see their entrepreneurial spirit, selling anything—whether it’s candy, cookies, toys, or other items—can cause disruptions to the school day and lead to unintended issues. Please remind your child that all sales should happen outside of school. Thank you for your understanding.
CURRENT 6th Grade ONLY: VDH Immunization Packets for Rising 7th Graders
As required by the Code of Virginia, parents or legal guardians need to provide proof of immunizations for their child to attend public school. All students entering seventh grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations:
- Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap) given at age 7 or older.
- Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) given at age 10 or older.
- A complete series of 2 doses of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.
- After reviewing educational materials approved by the Board of Health, the parent or guardian, at the parents/guardians sole discretion, may elect for the child not to receive the HPV vaccine.
Parents/guardians are encouraged to plan ahead by scheduling an appointment with their child’s health care provider now to avoid the rush this summer. If your child does not have a health care provider, please visit the FCPS Immunizations Resource page to find out where to get an immunization.
Please review the Virginia Department of Health Information Packet for more information on rising 7th grade immunization requirements.
Student Fasting Meal Kits for February 28 - March 28Thanks to a new program from the Virginia Department of Education, students who are fasting during the school day between February 28 and March 28 can now take school meal kits home at the end of the day. Families will need to fill out a weekly Fasting Meals Request Form for their child or children to receive school meal kits. A separate form must be filled out for each week and each student. To receive meal kits for Friday, February 28, and the week of March 3, please submit the first request form by Monday, February 24. Visit the FNS webpage for more information, including weekly request forms and deadlines.
Dolphin Academy News: Math Night at Lake Anne!
Join us for Dolphin Academy, on Thursday, March 6th from 6:00-7:30pm for a fun, interactive event for students and their families! Discover your inner Super Learner with hands-on math and reading activities that build skills, boost confidence, and make learning an adventure! Pizza will be served from 6:00-6:30pm. Please RSVP HERE. We hope to see you there!
HEALTH ALERTS: 🤧 Protect Yourself and Your Community From the FluFairfax County is experiencing very high levels of influenza (flu) illness. The Fairfax County Health Department reports that visits to emergency departments and urgent care centers for flu-like illness have increased, especially among children, and multiple flu outbreaks have occurred in our community and school settings. Read a letter from the health department.
The health department suggests taking the following steps to reduce the spread of flu and other germs:
- Cover coughs and sneezes. If you must be around others while ill, wearing a mask can help reduce spread.
- Wash hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds. Use alcohol-based hand sanitizers when soap and water are not available (with supervision for younger children).
- Clean frequently touched surfaces.
According to the health department, to help prevent or reduce the spread of illness it is important for individuals who are sick to stay home and away from others until symptoms improve and until they have been free of fever for at least 24 hours. Visit this Attendance webpage for guidance on when your child should go to school.
Lice Prevention Information What if I don’t get rid of head lice after treatment?
Consult your healthcare provider.
How can the spread of head lice be stopped?
The key to successful eradication of a head lice infestation is
to break their life cycle through proper treatment.
Will I ever get rid of head lice?
YES, it will end, but it takes time. Don’t get discouraged! The
main reasons for continued infestations are:
- Did not follow directions on the product.
- Did not remove all lice or nits.
- Did not treat the environment thoroughly.
REMEMBER:
Each person with head lice needs a complete treatment. Do not split a single box of shampoo or container of rinse treatment between those that are infested.
There is NO proof that the following treatments work:
• Vinegar Compounds that claim to dissolve the glue on the nits “to ease their removal”
Mayonnaise
- Olive Oil
- Tea Tree Oil
- Lotions that claim to “suffocate” lice
- Petroleum jelly
- Other household chemicals, including: kerosene, gasoline, paint thinners and turpentine
Who should I notify if my
child has head lice?
• Pediatrician
• School Health Room
• Playmates and close friends
outside of school
Join us for a Read Across America celebration of Kwame Alexander’s The Crossover!
📚 Books, Food, and Giveaways
🎷 Live Jazz Music
🌟 Special Guests
📅 Sunday, March 2nd
⏰ 2:30 PM
📍 Langston Hughes Middle School
Don’t miss this exciting event that brings literature, music, and community together!
FCPS District News 📐 Breaking Down the Budget: Supporting Academic Growth and Algebra by Eighth GradeThe FCPS Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Proposed Budget invests in academic growth and excellence for each and every student, which is one of the priorities of the FCPS Strategic Plan.
Since the 2023-24 school year, FCPS has seen a 9.5% increase in eighth graders taking Algebra I or more advanced math and a 6.8% increase in fifth graders in advanced math.
Studies show that students who complete algebra in middle school have more opportunities to take advanced math and science courses in high school. This can open up new academic paths for students! Watch a video that shows why eighth grade algebra matters.
Learn more about the FCPS FY 2026 Proposed Budget.
📑 Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost
FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra learning resources. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes; on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring; essay editing; and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.
Catch the Wave of Appreciation!This week, which Lake Anne Elementary staff member(s) did you see making a SPLASH doing ordinary things in an extraordinary way?! Please help us in recognizing their outstanding contributions by submitting an FCPS CARES for them.
For questions, please email [email protected].
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