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Greetings Laurel Ridge Families,
It has been a high-energy week here at Laurel Ridge! Even with the recent heat making it feel like summer has arrived early, our students have stayed focused and engaged with their spring learning goals. I want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the PTA’s Ready, Tech, Go event. It was wonderful to see such a strong turnout for an evening dedicated to digital citizenship; building these healthy tech habits early is a vital part of our students' growth in the modern world. Looking ahead, the excitement is already building for next Friday’s PTA STEAM Night. We can’t wait to see our Lions exploring, experimenting, and showcasing their curiosity!
Megan Counts
Laurel Ridge Elementary Principal
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Upcoming Laurel Ridge Events
Tuesday, April 21 - Teacher workday - no school for students
Thursday, April 30 - LRES Talent Show 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday, May 20 - 3 Hour early Release 12:55pm
Monday, May 25 - Holiday Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 26 - Student Holiday
Wednesday, May 27 - Holiday Eid al-Adha
Wednesday, June 17 - Last Day of School 1:55 Dismissal
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Medicine Reminders
Friendly reminder - Students are not permitted to carry any medication, whether it is prescription or over the counter. This restriction includes any eye drops.
All medication must be transported by a parent or guardian to the clinic. If you have any questions, or need clarification, please call school at 703-426-3700 and we will connect you to the clinic.
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April 21 - No School for Students and
April 29 - Full School Day
There are two recent changes to the school year calendar:
April Statewide Election: No School for Students
There will be no school for students on Tuesday, April 21, for the Virginia statewide election. Student activities, athletic practices, and events may proceed as scheduled.
FCPS will offer lunch and a snack at no cost to children aged 18 and under on April 21 at participating schools. The meals must be eaten on site. For more information, visit the FCPS Food and Nutrition Services webpage.
Adjusted Elementary Early Release Wednesdays
Students will now have a traditional full day of instruction and be released at the regular dismissal time on April 29, which was previously early release Wednesdays for Laurel Ridge.
This adjustment allows our staff to still have dedicated time for planning, collaboration, and professional learning without reducing instructional time on other school days.
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Calendar Updates
Updates to 2026-27 School Year Calendar The School Board voted to direct the superintendent to designate Veterans Day as a standard instructional day for the 2026-27 school year. Because this day was added, the 2026-27 school year will now end for students on Wednesday, June 16, 2027. Find additional information on BoardDocs. View the updated complete school year calendar on FCPS’ website.
The last day of school for the current school year — Wednesday, June 17, 2026 — has not changed.
Spring Pictures Available!
Hello, Laurel Ridge Elementary School Families! Victor O'Neill Studios recently held Spring portrait day at our school and pictures are now online.
All orders will include free shipping until April 27th!
Please use the link below to view your student's Spring photos.
Please remember, the online code is your Student's ID Number.
For questions about orders, please email underclass@vosphoto.com
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Help FCPS Sustain Excellence
Make Your Voice Heard on the FY 2027 Budget
About 70% of the FCPS budget comes from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. There are several upcoming opportunities to provide feedback to the county on its budget before final adoption in May. This includes public budget hearings (April 14-16) and an online survey. Learn how the FCPS budget helps us sustain our excellence.
Community Conversations
Community Conversations: Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid
As a listening leader, connecting with community members across our school division is critical to FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Her Community Conversations are opportunities for you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Events will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on:
Click on a date to register to attend that event. Registration is not required, but it helps with planning, especially for child care and interpretation services. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.
SOL Support
Support Your Children During Important Spring Assessments
Students will be participating in spring assessments based on their grade level and courses. This includes summative assessments like Standards of Learning (SOL) tests, which measure what a student knows, and progress assessments like Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) tests, which measure where they are in their learning.
FCPS encourages all families to support their students in taking these tests. Virginia requires schools to test at least 95% of students on SOLs, so when families choose not to participate in testing, it can impact a school’s accreditation, accountability ratings, and ability to measure student progress accurately.
Parents and caregivers can help their children perform their best on these tests by reminding them to get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and the cell phone policy still applies during testing season.
It is important that students attend school on scheduled testing dates. If you are aware of a conflict that may cause your student to miss a test, please notify us as soon as possible.
Learn more about how to support your child and why test participation matters.
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FY 2027 Budget: Sustaining Excellence
Help FCPS Sustain Excellence:
Make Your Voice Heard on the FY 2027 Budget
About 70% of the FCPS budget comes from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. There are several upcoming opportunities to provide feedback to the county on its budget before final adoption in May. This includes an online survey. Learn how the FCPS budget helps us sustain our excellence.
Infant and Toddler Resources
Resources to Help Infants and Toddlers Meet Milestones
Are you concerned about your infant, toddler, or preschool-aged child’s development? Resources are available if your child exhibits difficulties in one or more of the following areas: communication, fine and/or gross motor skills, self-help skills, problem-solving, and attention skills. Learn more about typical developmental milestones.
The Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia (ITC) provides evaluations and services for children (0-36 months) who have developmental delays or medical conditions that may affect development. Parents are encouraged to contact ITC at 703-246-7121 to share their concerns.
Early Childhood Child Find is the process of identifying children with potential special education needs between the ages of 20 months and 5 years (children must be two by September 30).
FCPS Early Childhood Identification and Services (ECID&S) offers a free referral process to identify potential developmental delays or disabilities. Special education services are provided for all children who are found eligible through the referral process. Parents are encouraged to call 571-423-4121 with questions.
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