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Principal's Message

Hello Lake Anne Families, 

The school year is flying by as we are already finishing up our 5th week of school! We are so proud of our teachers and staff for setting expectations with students, focusing on meaningful learning opportunities, and building positive relationships. 

Don't forget that this evening is our PTA Movie Night! We hope to see everyone there for the showing of Spiderman: Across the Spiderverse.

As a reminder, Monday (9/25) is a holiday and all FCPS schools and offices are closed. May all in our Jewish community observing Yom Kippur have an easy and meaningful fast. 

Have a wonderful weekend,

Mrs. Jill Stewart, Principal

Dr. Brittany Rogers, Assistant Principal

Calendar Reminder

All FCPS schools and offices will be closed on Monday, September 25, 2023 in observance of Yom Kippur.

Attendance & Absenteeism

🤒 When a Student Should Stay Home From School

Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.

Help your student succeed by encouraging them to attend as many days as possible, but do make sure your student stays home if they are sick. Visit FCPS’ website for information on when you should keep your child at home.

If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify their teacher, so that assistance can be provided if needed. Please contact us as soon as you know your child will be absent. 

Read more about how families can help form good attendance habits.

Cell Phone & Smartwatch Usage at School

In accordance with the FCPS SR&R, elementary students are not allowed to use the call/text function on smartwatches during the school day.  This policy does include non-instructional times including lunch and recess.  If your child is not feeling well, please remind them that they need to tell their teacher, so we can support them in the clinic; they can call you from there. Please do not call, message, or reply to your child on their cell phone or smartwatch during the school day. Below is the language from the SR&R for students in elementary school:

Phones must be silenced and in backpacks for the duration of the school day. Watches that serve a dual purpose (e.g., smart watch) may be worn; however, phone features (e.g., texting, Internet, calls, etc.) 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. Teachers may allow usage of cell phones for instructional activities where they are the most appropriate tool, however one-to-one FCPS devices should meet most needs. Cell phones may be used on campus only before and after school.  The full SR&R document is linked here.

Update Contact Information to Receive Messages from FCPS

Be among the first to know about weather closings, bus delays, and other critical communications from FCPS and our school by providing your cell phone number and email in SIS ParentVUE. Make sure you complete the Emergency Care Form for your child every year and update when necessary. 

To update your contact information in ParentVUE, click the “Online Packets” tab in the upper right of the screen. Then select the “Online Verification/Update” form in the drop down menu. Click “Begin Packet.”

Parents who do not have a SIS ParentVUE account continue to have the option to communicate updates via the normal paper process. They can also print and complete a blank Emergency Care Information Form needed for updates and submit it to the front office.

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

Fairfax County Public Schools wants all parents 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 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 2023-24 Opt-Out Booklets.

2023-2024 Student Rights & Responsibilities

FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities document (SR&R) explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. In late June, the School Board approved changes to the SR&R for the 2023-24 school year. Updates include a revision of dress code expectations, bystander expectations for students witnessing harmful or unsafe behaviors, bullying, and substance abuse responses. Read Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid’s letter to families regarding the SR&R. 

Parents/caregivers should talk to their child(ren) about expectations for this school year. Also, please log in to SIS ParentVUE and sign to acknowledge your review of the SR&R, or sign and return the signature sheet to your child’s school by Friday, September 29.

Parental Permission to Use Digital Resources

Our teachers will use a variety of digital resources to support student learning and promote communication and collaboration with students and families. Some of the digital resources your child may use this year will require your consent before they can be used. Additionally, you can find more information about approved digital resources in FCPS here.

Included on this page is also a link to where the enrolling parent or guardian will need to indicate whether or not their student is allowed to use the list of digital resources this year. This page also provides more information about how FCPS carefully reviews digital resources for approval and why we must request your consent before using certain tools. We encourage you to complete the parental consent for digital resources form as soon as possible, as your child will not be able to use the digital resources until we have received your permission. Please reach out to Kima Austrie ([email protected]) if you have questions or concerns about the digital resources we’ve chosen to use this year.

Power Packs

Power Pack Program:

Greetings Lake Anne Families!  Our Power Pack (Friday food) program is starting up again.  If you would like to be included in this supplemental meal program, please let us know as soon as possible.  This is a confidential program which provides your student(s) a bag of food in their backpacks on Fridays.  To be included in this program, please email Leann Parente, our school social worker, at [email protected] or call her at 703-326-3587.  Thank you

Programa de Power Pack:

¡Saludos familias de Lake Anne! Nuestro programa Power Pack (comida de los viernes) está comenzando de nuevo. Si desea ser incluido en este programa de comidas suplementarias, háganoslo saber lo antes posible. Este es un programa confidencial que proporciona a sus estudiantes una bolsa de comida en sus mochilas los viernes. Para ser incluido en este programa, envíe un correo electrónico a Leann Parente, nuestra trabajadora social de la escuela, a [email protected] o al 703-326-3587. Habla español. Gracias

VGA Testing Schedule: Update

VGA Schedule Update

Due to a system delay, we will have our math VGA on Tuesday, September 19 and our reading VGA on Tuesday, September 26. 

 

VGA Information

State assessments measure the extent to which students have learned the content and skills reflected in state standards and may also be used to measure growth in learning state standards.

The format and timing of state assessments vary by grade level and content area, as noted in the table below. These include: • Fall and winter Virginia Growth Assessments (VGA) standardized tests in reading and mathematics. More information is available on the VGA webpage (https://www.fcps.edu/node/43932)

Fall Picture Day: October 5 Calendar Reminders

September 1, 2023 - No School, Student Holiday

September 4, 2023 - No School, Student Holiday

September 14, 2023 6:30PM - 7:30PM - Back to School Night

September 25, 2023 - No School, Yom Kippur Holiday

11510 North Shore Drive Reston, VA 20190 | Main Office: 703-326-3500
Attendance: 703-326-3535 | Web | Twitter

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Principal's Message

Hello Lake Anne Family, 

Thank you to all of you who were able to attend our Back to School Night last night. We are proud of the work our students and staff are doing and hope you enjoyed meeting your child's classroom teacher. 

We are looking forward to many events in the coming weeks to include movie night (details below) and the South Lakes High School Homecoming Parade--more information to come!

Have a wonderful weekend,

Mrs. Jill Stewart, Principal

Dr. Brittany Rogers, Assistant Principal

Attendance & Absenteeism

🤒 When a Student Should Stay Home From School

Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.

Help your student succeed by encouraging them to attend as many days as possible, but do make sure your student stays home if they are sick. Visit FCPS’ website for information on when you should keep your child at home.

If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify their teacher, so that assistance can be provided if needed. Please contact us as soon as you know your child will be absent. 

Read more about how families can help form good attendance habits.

Substitute & Instructional Assistant Hiring

Learn more about becoming a substitute teacher or instructional assistant at a virtual information session on Wednesday, September 20, from 2 to 3 p.m. Register for this session.

Visit the Recruitment Events calendar for a list of all FCPS job fairs.

TJ Investigate Outreach

TJ Investigative Science Outreach, is a student-led organization at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. The organization will be hosting our 11th annual science fair on March 16, 2024 and would like to invite 5th-8th grade students from your school to participate. Admission to the science fair is completely free. 

Participants will complete a research project of their choice and present at the fair in-person on March 16, 2024. We help students prepare for this fair by holding multiple sessions to teach them important skills in STEM like brainstorming, collecting data, presenting, writing an experiment summary, using statistics, creating an experimental diagram, etc.

The first interest/brainstorming session is Friday October 6th, 2023 at 6:00 pm. We will be holding this session in-person at TJHSST. During this session we will go over the goals and guidelines of this fair and introduce students to a multitude of project ideas. All interested students should sign up using the form at the link: https://forms.gle/RMfQYuvACK3YajRw8 

Feel free to also check out the website at tjsciencefair.wordpress.com or email at [email protected].

Cell Phone & Smartwatch Usage at School

In accordance with the FCPS SR&R, elementary students are not allowed to use the call/text function on smartwatches during the school day.  This policy does include non-instructional times including lunch and recess.  If your child is not feeling well, please remind them that they need to tell their teacher, so we can support them in the clinic; they can call you from there. Please do not call, message, or reply to your child on their cell phone or smartwatch during the school day. Below is the language from the SR&R for students in elementary school:

Phones must be silenced and in backpacks for the duration of the school day. Watches that serve a dual purpose (e.g., smart watch) may be worn; however, phone features (e.g., texting, Internet, calls, etc.) 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. Teachers may allow usage of cell phones for instructional activities where they are the most appropriate tool, however one-to-one FCPS devices should meet most needs. Cell phones may be used on campus only before and after school.  The full SR&R document is linked here.

Update Contact Information to Receive Messages from FCPS

Be among the first to know about weather closings, bus delays, and other critical communications from FCPS and our school by providing your cell phone number and email in SIS ParentVUE. Make sure you complete the Emergency Care Form for your child every year and update when necessary. 

To update your contact information in ParentVUE, click the “Online Packets” tab in the upper right of the screen. Then select the “Online Verification/Update” form in the drop down menu. Click “Begin Packet.”

Parents who do not have a SIS ParentVUE account continue to have the option to communicate updates via the normal paper process. They can also print and complete a blank Emergency Care Information Form needed for updates and submit it to the front office.

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

Fairfax County Public Schools wants all parents 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 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 2023-24 Opt-Out Booklets.

2023-2024 Student Rights & Responsibilities

FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities document (SR&R) explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. In late June, the School Board approved changes to the SR&R for the 2023-24 school year. Updates include a revision of dress code expectations, bystander expectations for students witnessing harmful or unsafe behaviors, bullying, and substance abuse responses. Read Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid’s letter to families regarding the SR&R. 

Parents/caregivers should talk to their child(ren) about expectations for this school year. Also, please log in to SIS ParentVUE and sign to acknowledge your review of the SR&R, or sign and return the signature sheet to your child’s school by Friday, September 29.

Parental Permission to Use Digital Resources

Our teachers will use a variety of digital resources to support student learning and promote communication and collaboration with students and families. Some of the digital resources your child may use this year will require your consent before they can be used. Additionally, you can find more information about approved digital resources in FCPS here.

Included on this page is also a link to where the enrolling parent or guardian will need to indicate whether or not their student is allowed to use the list of digital resources this year. This page also provides more information about how FCPS carefully reviews digital resources for approval and why we must request your consent before using certain tools. We encourage you to complete the parental consent for digital resources form as soon as possible, as your child will not be able to use the digital resources until we have received your permission. Please reach out to Kima Austrie ([email protected]) if you have questions or concerns about the digital resources we’ve chosen to use this year.

Power Packs

Power Pack Program:

Greetings Lake Anne Families!  Our Power Pack (Friday food) program is starting up again.  If you would like to be included in this supplemental meal program, please let us know as soon as possible.  This is a confidential program which provides your student(s) a bag of food in their backpacks on Fridays.  To be included in this program, please email Leann Parente, our school social worker, at [email protected] or call her at 703-326-3587.  Thank you

Programa de Power Pack:

¡Saludos familias de Lake Anne! Nuestro programa Power Pack (comida de los viernes) está comenzando de nuevo. Si desea ser incluido en este programa de comidas suplementarias, háganoslo saber lo antes posible. Este es un programa confidencial que proporciona a sus estudiantes una bolsa de comida en sus mochilas los viernes. Para ser incluido en este programa, envíe un correo electrónico a Leann Parente, nuestra trabajadora social de la escuela, a [email protected] o al 703-326-3587. Habla español. Gracias

VGA Testing Schedule: Update

VGA Schedule Update

Due to a system delay, we will have our math VGA on Tuesday, September 19 and our reading VGA on Tuesday, September 26. 

 

VGA Information

State assessments measure the extent to which students have learned the content and skills reflected in state standards and may also be used to measure growth in learning state standards.

The format and timing of state assessments vary by grade level and content area, as noted in the table below. These include: • Fall and winter Virginia Growth Assessments (VGA) standardized tests in reading and mathematics. More information is available on the VGA webpage (https://www.fcps.edu/node/43932)

Fall Picture Day: October 5 SIBSHOPS: An Exciting, In-person Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs!

The Sibshop workshops are for children in grades 2-6 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools who have siblings with special needs to:

• Meet other siblings in a relaxed setting.
• Celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of children with special needs.
• Share sibling experiences and receive peer support.
• Play games and have fun!

Monday, October 9, 2023, 9 a.m.- noon at Providence Community Center

Presented by FCPS School Social Work Services

For more information click here:

https://www.fcps.edu/event/sibshops-exciting-person-workshop-brothers-and-sisters-children-special-needs-3?utm_campaign+=&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

 

To register click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5mhgFq5dal3-H60sXycnebh3GfeVK_YhYLcsNLvvF1HtkyA/viewform?utm_campaign+=

Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist (SAPS) Introduction

Each school pyramid has a Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist (SAPS) assigned to provide substance abuse prevention, education, and intervention services. Substance Abuse Prevention Specialists are part of the FCPS Office of Student Safety and Wellness. Like school social workers, school psychologists, and school counselors, we do not provide treatment services, but we support students while they are in the buildings.

Key roles of a Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist:

• Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug education for students, parents, staff, and the Fairfax County Community
• Intervention services upon violation of the Student Rights and Responsibilities handbook or suspected substance use involvement
• Assessing a student’s level of substance use and, if appropriate, making referrals to the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board for additional services or other community resources as appropriate
• Group and individual interventions for students and in addition prevention services for students, staff, parents, and the Fairfax County community
• Most importantly, building positive relationships with students to provide support and encouragement

Resources:

Free Virtual Parent Support Group

Free Online Narcan Training for Opioid Overdoses (English & Spanish)

Free Lock Boxes for Medications & Firearms

Spiritual Support by Phone for Adults

Spanish Podcast: Tips on How Parents Play an Important Role in Substance Abuse Prevention

Juvenile Court Parent Support Group 

For general questions about the FCPS Substance Abuse Prevention Program, please contact the Office of Student Safety & Wellness at: (571) 423-4270.

 

For further Information & support:

Monica Rogers

Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist

[email protected]

Calendar Reminders

September 1, 2023 - No School, Student Holiday

September 4, 2023 - No School, Student Holiday

September 14, 2023 6:30PM - 7:30PM - Back to School Night

September 25, 2023 - No School, Yom Kippur Holiday

11510 North Shore Drive Reston, VA 20190 | Main Office: 703-326-3500
Attendance: 703-326-3535 | Web | Twitter

Hello Families, 

Just a reminder that Back to School Night is this evening, September 14 from 6:30PM - 7:35PM. Please see the schedule below:

6:15 Doors Open

6:30-7:00 Session 1

7:00-7:05 Transition Time

7:05-7:35 Session 2

We hope that you will take a moment to watch this Welcome Back Video from our School Board Member, Melanie K. Meren.

Also, please sign the FCPS Digital Consent for your child(ren). Digital consent allows students to use a variety of digital platforms approved by FCPS. Click this link to sign the form. 

We look forward to seeing everyone this evening!

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Principal's Message

Hello Lake Anne Family, 

WOW! What a great turn out at our first Walk and Roll this morning. Thank you to the PTA for putting together this event. Remember, there will be a Walk and Roll every month this school year! This is a great opportunity to connect and we look forward to seeing even more Lake Anne Families at the next opportunity. 

As a reminder, next week students in grades 3-6 will take their reading VGA. All testing will start promptly at 9:30. Please ensure your child arrives to school on time. Cell phones and electronic devices are not permitted during testing. Families might consider having students leave their cell phones or smart at home on our testing day, September 12. If students bring their phones to school, please remind them they should be silent or off and in their backpacks.

Finally, we are excited to welcome families into the building for Back to School Night on September 14. Our teachers are looking forward to connecting with families and sharing more about their classroom and instruction for this school year. We will will begin letting families in at 6:15 so that our first session can start promptly at 6:30. See you there!

Have a wonderful weekend,

Mrs. Jill Stewart, Principal

Dr. Brittany Rogers, Assistant Principal

Cell Phone & Smartwatch Usage at School

In accordance with the FCPS SR&R, elementary students are not allowed to use the call/text function on smartwatches during the school day.  This policy does include non-instructional times including lunch and recess.  If your child is not feeling well, please remind them that they need to tell their teacher, so we can support them in the clinic; they can call you from there. Please do not call, message, or reply to your child on their cell phone or smartwatch during the school day. Below is the language from the SR&R for students in elementary school:

Phones must be silenced and in backpacks for the duration of the school day. Watches that serve a dual purpose (e.g., smart watch) may be worn; however, phone features (e.g., texting, Internet, calls, etc.) 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. Teachers may allow usage of cell phones for instructional activities where they are the most appropriate tool, however one-to-one FCPS devices should meet most needs. Cell phones may be used on campus only before and after school.  The full SR&R document is linked here.

Update Contact Information to Receive Messages from FCPS

Be among the first to know about weather closings, bus delays, and other critical communications from FCPS and our school by providing your cell phone number and email in SIS ParentVUE. Make sure you complete the Emergency Care Form for your child every year and update when necessary. 

To update your contact information in ParentVUE, click the “Online Packets” tab in the upper right of the screen. Then select the “Online Verification/Update” form in the drop down menu. Click “Begin Packet.”

Parents who do not have a SIS ParentVUE account continue to have the option to communicate updates via the normal paper process. They can also print and complete a blank Emergency Care Information Form needed for updates and submit it to the front office.

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

Fairfax County Public Schools wants all parents 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 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 2023-24 Opt-Out Booklets.

2023-2024 Student Rights & Responsibilities

FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities document (SR&R) explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. In late June, the School Board approved changes to the SR&R for the 2023-24 school year. Updates include a revision of dress code expectations, bystander expectations for students witnessing harmful or unsafe behaviors, bullying, and substance abuse responses. Read Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid’s letter to families regarding the SR&R. 

Parents/caregivers should talk to their child(ren) about expectations for this school year. Also, please log in to SIS ParentVUE and sign to acknowledge your review of the SR&R, or sign and return the signature sheet to your child’s school by Friday, September 29.

Parental Permission to Use Digital Resources

Our teachers will use a variety of digital resources to support student learning and promote communication and collaboration with students and families. Some of the digital resources your child may use this year will require your consent before they can be used. Additionally, you can find more information about approved digital resources in FCPS here.

Included on this page is also a link to where the enrolling parent or guardian will need to indicate whether or not their student is allowed to use the list of digital resources this year. This page also provides more information about how FCPS carefully reviews digital resources for approval and why we must request your consent before using certain tools. We encourage you to complete the parental consent for digital resources form as soon as possible, as your child will not be able to use the digital resources until we have received your permission. Please reach out to Kima Austrie ([email protected]) if you have questions or concerns about the digital resources we’ve chosen to use this year.

Power Packs

Power Pack Program:

Greetings Lake Anne Families!  Our Power Pack (Friday food) program is starting up again.  If you would like to be included in this supplemental meal program, please let us know as soon as possible.  This is a confidential program which provides your student(s) a bag of food in their backpacks on Fridays.  To be included in this program, please email Leann Parente, our school social worker, at [email protected] or call her at 703-326-3587.  Thank you

Programa de Power Pack:

¡Saludos familias de Lake Anne! Nuestro programa Power Pack (comida de los viernes) está comenzando de nuevo. Si desea ser incluido en este programa de comidas suplementarias, háganoslo saber lo antes posible. Este es un programa confidencial que proporciona a sus estudiantes una bolsa de comida en sus mochilas los viernes. Para ser incluido en este programa, envíe un correo electrónico a Leann Parente, nuestra trabajadora social de la escuela, a [email protected] o al 703-326-3587. Habla español. Gracias

VGA Testing Schedule

State assessments measure the extent to which students have learned the content and skills reflected in state standards and may also be used to measure growth in learning state standards.

The format and timing of state assessments vary by grade level and content area, as noted in the table below. These include: • Fall and winter Virginia Growth Assessments (VGA) standardized tests in reading and mathematics. More information is available on the VGA webpage (https://www.fcps.edu/node/43932)

Back to School Night--September 14 SIBSHOPS: An Exciting, In-person Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs!

The Sibshop workshops are for children in grades 2-6 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools who have siblings with special needs to:

• Meet other siblings in a relaxed setting.
• Celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of children with special needs.
• Share sibling experiences and receive peer support.
• Play games and have fun!

Monday, October 9, 2023, 9 a.m.- noon at Providence Community Center

Presented by FCPS School Social Work Services

For more information click here:

https://www.fcps.edu/event/sibshops-exciting-person-workshop-brothers-and-sisters-children-special-needs-3?utm_campaign+=&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

 

To register click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5mhgFq5dal3-H60sXycnebh3GfeVK_YhYLcsNLvvF1HtkyA/viewform?utm_campaign+=

Calendar Reminders

September 1, 2023 - No School, Student Holiday

September 4, 2023 - No School, Student Holiday

September 14, 2023 6:30PM - 7:30PM - Back to School Night

September 25, 2023 - No School, Yom Kippur Holiday

11510 North Shore Drive Reston, VA 20190 | Main Office: 703-326-3500
Attendance: 703-326-3535 | Web | Twitter

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Principal's Message

Hello Lake Anne Family, 

We continue to have a wonderful start to the school year. Students are settling in to a routine and we are looking forward to the many wonderful things to come. We are excited to see so many students exploring a variety of opportunities at Lake Anne. Our dolphins have had the opportunity to sign up for safety patrols, band, strings, and chorus. Soon, we will also be encouraging participation in our eco-schools club and student ambassadors. We are excited for our students to explore their interests in a variety of ways and please continue to encourage them to take risks and join our various school activities. 

On Friday, September 8, the PTA will host this school year's first Walk and Roll. Walk and roll is a fun way to build community and get in a little exercise at the start of your day! Our Lake Anne teachers and staff look forward to joining you at Walk and Roll on Hook Road next week!

We hope that everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend. We look forward to seeing students back in the building on Tuesday, September 5. 

Have a wonderful weekend,

Mrs. Jill Stewart, Principal

Dr. Brittany Rogers, Assistant Principal

Student Holiday Reminder

September 1 - Student Holiday; Labor Day Observance

September 4 - Student Holiday; Labor Day Observance

Power Packs

Power Pack Program:

Greetings Lake Anne Families!  Our Power Pack (Friday food) program is starting up again.  If you would like to be included in this supplemental meal program, please let us know as soon as possible.  This is a confidential program which provides your student(s) a bag of food in their backpacks on Fridays.  To be included in this program, please email Leann Parente, our school social worker, at [email protected] or call her at 703-326-3587.  Thank you

Programa de Power Pack:

¡Saludos familias de Lake Anne! Nuestro programa Power Pack (comida de los viernes) está comenzando de nuevo. Si desea ser incluido en este programa de comidas suplementarias, háganoslo saber lo antes posible. Este es un programa confidencial que proporciona a sus estudiantes una bolsa de comida en sus mochilas los viernes. Para ser incluido en este programa, envíe un correo electrónico a Leann Parente, nuestra trabajadora social de la escuela, a [email protected] o al 703-326-3587. Habla español. Gracias

VGA Testing Schedule

State assessments measure the extent to which students have learned the content and skills reflected in state standards and may also be used to measure growth in learning state standards.

The format and timing of state assessments vary by grade level and content area, as noted in the table below. These include: • Fall and winter Virginia Growth Assessments (VGA) standardized tests in reading and mathematics. More information is available on the VGA webpage (https://www.fcps.edu/node/43932)

Back to School Night--September 14 COVID Protocols for students

In preparation for SY2023-24 and in alignment with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Virginia Department of Health (VDH), and the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD), FCPS has updated the COVID-19 Guidance for Schools as outlined in our Health and Safety Guidance Document. 

  COVID-19 Isolation Period for Students

Isolation period for students is five (5) days. Schools will direct parents and families of the positive student case to the Health and Safety Guidance Document.

 

• FCPS does not require return to school documentation for students who are called in absent with COVID-like symptoms/illness. Refer to FCPS Attendance Guidance for more information.

• FCPS will align with the isolation timeline recommended by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Virginia Department of Health (VDH).
• Recommendations for your child to return to in-person instruction and activities, including athletics, are as follows:
• Student has completed at least five days of isolation; AND 
• Student is fever-free for 24 hours without fever reducing medication; AND
• Student’s symptoms have improved or resolved
• Student wears a well-fitting mask for 5 additional days (day 6 through day 10) after the end of the 5-day isolation period, in accordance with VDH guidance OR
• For students who are unable/unwilling to mask for days 6-10,  CDC recommends two negative rapid antigen tests (includes home test) on or after day 6 performed 48 hours apart. The first test can be administered on or after day 6. If you do not have access to a rapid antigen test kit for this purpose, you may contact your school site. FCPS does not require a negative test to return.
• If you have questions about COVID-19, contact your medical provider or refer to the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) or Virginia Department of Health websites for more information.

Calendar Reminders

September 1, 2023 - No School, Student Holiday

September 4, 2023 - No School, Student Holiday

September 14, 2023 6:30PM - 7:30PM - Back to School Night

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Principal's Message

Hello Lake Anne Family, 

We've had a wonderful week back at school! Our teachers are starting off strong with setting expectations ensuring that all classes embody our Lake Anne Core Beliefs of Rigor, Relationships, and Respect. As an administrative team we visited every classroom this week to discuss our Student Rights & Responsibilities, and how they connect to our core beliefs.

It is important that every family digitally sign the Student Rights and Responsibilities acknowledgement via ParentVue. Once you log into your ParentVue account, you will be able to sign many important forms. For guidance on accessing your ParentVue account, watch this video.

Thank you for all of your cooperation and consideration throughout the week. We are looking forward to an impactful year for the Lake Anne community!

Have a wonderful weekend,

Mrs. Jill Stewart, Principal

Dr. Brittany Rogers, Assistant Principal

Student Holiday Reminder

September 1 - Student Holiday; Labor Day Observance

September 4 - Student Holiday; Labor Day Observance

Power Packs

Power Pack Program:

Greetings Lake Anne Families!  Our Power Pack (Friday food) program is starting up again.  If you would like to be included in this supplemental meal program, please let us know as soon as possible.  This is a confidential program which provides your student(s) a bag of food in their backpacks on Fridays.  To be included in this program, please email Leann Parente, our school social worker, at [email protected] or call her at 703-326-3587.  Thank you

Programa de Power Pack:

¡Saludos familias de Lake Anne! Nuestro programa Power Pack (comida de los viernes) está comenzando de nuevo. Si desea ser incluido en este programa de comidas suplementarias, háganoslo saber lo antes posible. Este es un programa confidencial que proporciona a sus estudiantes una bolsa de comida en sus mochilas los viernes. Para ser incluido en este programa, envíe un correo electrónico a Leann Parente, nuestra trabajadora social de la escuela, a [email protected] o al 703-326-3587. Habla español. Gracias

South Lakes Seahawks Home Game! Calendar Reminders

September 1, 2023 - No School, Student Holiday

September 4, 2023 - No School, Student Holiday

September 14, 2023 6:30PM - 7:30PM - Back to School Night

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Principal's Message

Hello Lake Anne Family, 

We were so excited to welcome families back at Open House last night. There were so many smiles and joy filled the air as we kicked off the 2023-2024 school year. Thank you to all of our Lake Anne Staff, the PTA, and all volunteers who helped make Open House a success. 

The first day of school is Monday, August 21. We are excited to welcome students at 8:30AM. Dismissal begins promptly at 3:35PM. We can't wait to see everyone the first day!

Families, we'd like to welcome you to walk your students to class on the first day of school. Please be reminded that instruction starts promptly at 8:50 so around this time we will make an announcement for you to wish your students well on their first day and exit through door 1. 

 

Have a wonderful weekend,

Mrs. Jill Stewart, Principal

Dr. Brittany Rogers, Assistant Principal

Lake Anne Kiss & Ride Numbers

Kiss and Ride (Car Riders) is one option for transportation to and from school. In the morning, families will drop off their child(ren) and staff members will assist by opening car doors and helping students get out of the car. In the afternoon, we utilize a number system to ensure students are safely seated inside until their number is called. Every family who utilizes Kiss and Ride must use a Kiss and Ride Number for pick-up in the afternoon. If you plan to use Kiss and Ride during the 2023-2024 school year, please complete this google form. Families have flexibility in how their children get to and from school. If you plan to use Kiss and Ride this year, even on a periodic basis, please complete the form. Families who used Kiss and Ride last year will still need to sign up and will be given the same Kiss and Ride number as last year for consistency. In the afternoon, families should display their Kiss and Ride numbers in the dashboard of their car. 

Kiss and Ride numbers will be available for pick-up during Open House. 

What will Families Receive?

• 4 Kiss and Ride numbers (enough for each vehicle or to replace a lost number)
• 2 Backpack Tags per Child (1 to place on student backpacks immediately and 1 replacement)

If you have any questions about Kiss & Ride, please contact Brittany Rogers at [email protected]

Calendar Reminders

August 17, 2023 4:00PM - 5:00PM - Lake Anne Open House

August 21, 2023 - First Day of School (Students arrive at 8:30)

September 14, 2023 6:30PM - 7:30PM - Back to School Night

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Principal's Message

Hello Lake Anne Family, 

We are so excited to kick-off the school year with the first edition of the Weekly Wave! The "Weekly Wave" is our school newsletter that goes out every Friday around 4:30. Please be sure to read the newsletter for important school information!

Open House will be on Thursday, August 17, 2023 from 4:00 PM-5:00 PM. Please join us for a fun event where you will be able to meet your child's teacher, pick up your Kiss and Ride numbers, receive important information and learn more about Lake Anne Elementary. Immediately following Open House, the PTA will host Popsicles with the PTA on the Blue Playground. Enjoy a treat and sign up for the PTA. Additionally, Lake Anne staff members will hold our final Summer Beach Book-In under the awning at Door 2. Stop by and pick up some great books to add your home library!

We can wait to "make waves" this school year!

 

Have a wonderful weekend,

Mrs. Jill Stewart, Principal

Dr. Brittany Rogers, Assistant Principal

Lake Anne Kiss & Ride Numbers

Kiss and Ride (Car Riders) is one option for transportation to and from school. In the morning, families will drop off their child(ren) and staff members will assist by opening car doors and helping students get out of the car. In the afternoon, we utilize a number system to ensure students are safely seated inside until their number is called. Every family who utilizes Kiss and Ride must use a Kiss and Ride Number for pick-up in the afternoon. If you plan to use Kiss and Ride during the 2023-2024 school year, please complete this google form. Families have flexibility in how their children get to and from school. If you plan to use Kiss and Ride this year, even on a periodic basis, please complete the form. Families who used Kiss and Ride last year will still need to sign up and will be given the same Kiss and Ride number as last year for consistency. In the afternoon, families should display their Kiss and Ride numbers in the dashboard of their car. 

Kiss and Ride numbers will be available for pick-up during Open House. 

What will Families Receive?

• 4 Kiss and Ride numbers (enough for each vehicle or to replace a lost number)
• 2 Backpack Tags per Child (1 to place on student backpacks immediately and 1 replacement)

If you have any questions about Kiss & Ride, please contact Brittany Rogers at [email protected]

Calendar Reminders

August 17, 2023 4:00PM - 5:00PM - Lake Anne Open House

August 21, 2023 - First Day of School (Students arrive at 8:30)

September 14, 2023 6:30PM - 7:30PM - Back to School Night

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Principal's Message

Dear Lake Anne Families, 

WOW! What a year. Thank you for your continued collaboration and support of Lake Anne. We are so proud of all the ways students have grown this year. They reached new heights academically, socially, artistically, and musically! LAES teachers are truly the best. Hats off to them for all their hard work!

We hope that everyone has a safe and enjoyable summer! Please continue to be on the lookout for communication over the summer for events and Back to School events for the 2023-2024 school year!

Have a Wonderful Summer!

Mrs. Stewart, Principal

Dr. Rogers, Assistant Principal

 

School Supply Orders

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Calendar Reminders

June 13 - 6th Grade Promotion

June 16 - Last Day of School

Stay in Touch!

Social Media: Follow @LakeAnneES on Twitter 

Email Updates: Sign up for Lake Anne News You Choose to receive weekly updates

On the web: Check out the Lake Anne website and FCPS website for updates.

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Principal's Message

Dear Lake Anne Families, 

Great news...Field Day is back on! Due to the weather advisories this week we had to cancel our original date for Field Day. We wanted to make sure that students still had a chance to experience this yearly tradition so our wonderful PE teachers worked to create a modified version of Field Day that will take place on Friday, June 16. We want to thank all of the volunteers who signed up, took time off from work, and adjusted your schedules to be with us on our original date. Due to the modified version of the day, we will be able to support field day with our Lake Anne staff members so we do not need additional volunteers at this time. Again, thank you for your flexibility and for the many parents who reached out to see how they could help! We are excited for a fun Field Day and Last Day all rolled into one!

Additionally, grade levels are having EOY parties next week. Please be on the lookout from child's teacher about the specific dates and details of grade level parties. We realize that families may also want to come in during the last week to volunteer or each lunch with their child. If you are eating lunch with your child in the cafeteria, please be mindful of the following:

• Check in at the Front Office
• Please do not take pictures of children (other than your own) to respect all families privacy
• Unless it is for the class party, please do not bring in treats for the cafeteria. We want to continue to be mindful of student allergies and dietary preferences/restrictions

Thank you and we look forward to a fun week to end the school year!

Have a wonderful weekend,

Mrs. Stewart, Principal

Dr. Rogers, Assistant Principal

 

Calendar Reminder!

The last day of school is Friday, June 16! Students will be dismissed at 1:35.

With Tutor.com through Schoology, FCPS students are able to get learning help at any time, even from bilingual tutors! Students in FCPS meet with tutors thousands of times each week to practice reading, prepare for an upcoming math test, write computer programs, study for the SAT, or to get feedback on scholarship essays–all at no cost to their families! If you haven’t already, we encourage you to take just a few minutes to connect with a tutor with your child. More info about Tutor.com in FCPS is available here.

Calendar Reminders

June 13 - 6th Grade Promotion

June 16 - Last Day of School

Stay in Touch!

Social Media: Follow @LakeAnneES on Twitter 

Email Updates: Sign up for Lake Anne News You Choose to receive weekly updates

On the web: Check out the Lake Anne website and FCPS website for updates.

11510 North Shore Drive Reston, VA 20190 | Main Office: 703-326-3500
Attendance: 703-326-3535 | Web | Twitter