LRES Community News 6.7.26

Message from Mrs. Castillo

Principal and AP for the Day

Lemon Road had another awesome week of school.  On Monday, Ms. Ulsh and I spent the day with our Principal and Assistant Principal for the Day (Ms. Watson & Mr. Hawkins).  Thank you to all our families who continue to support our PTA.  These students won the Roaring Raffle at the Spring Fair and learned how to make announcements, run a fire drill, help in the school health room, met a school board member, and left notes for teachers after visiting their classrooms!  

On Monday, we welcomed, Robyn Lady, Dranesville School Board Representative who came to Lemon Road to visit Mrs. Caccavale's Sixth Grade Algebra 1 Honors class.  Like Dr. Reid, she complimented their commitment to learning and willingness to take on this challenge.  She also celebrated their outstanding results on the Algebra 1 SOL.  Thank you for the visit Ms. Lady! 

Ms. Burke welcomed guests from the Tysons-Pimmit Library to share with our students the summer reading programs at the public library.  All families are encouraged to visit the public library and access the free and exciting programs for children and families! 

Sixth Grade Day was a huge success on Friday.  Thank you to all our parents and guardians who made donations and volunteered throughout the day.  We also appreciate our PTA for covering the main expenses for the day so all students can participate.  The 6th graders certainly ate and played hard as they celebrated their last few weeks together before heading to middle school.  

We closed out the week with one of our favorite annual end of school year traditions, the Grad Walk where former lions who are graduating from high school returned to Lemon Road to walk through the hallway in their cap and gowns and gathered together one last time in the cafeteria. They answered questions about high school and beyond for our 6th graders and got to re-connect with some of their old teachers. Best of luck Class of 2026!

Lemon Road Alumni Graduates 2026

Lemon Road Parent Reminders

  • Parents or family members who are volunteering at Field Day or Class Parties need to be registered with the Volunteer FCPS website, please sign up today! 
  • Visitors to school events are encouraged to download the Raptor Safe App prior to visiting the school to significantly expedite the check in process.  
  • All FCPS library books must be returned ASAP. 
  • Click here to volunteer for Field Day on Friday, June 12.
  • We are collecting donations of gently used books that are used for summer programming - drop them in the colorful bins around the school.
  • If you have a child who will be 5 years old by September 30, 2026, please use the online registration tool to register them for Kindergarten. 
  • Donate snacks/drinks that will be shared with the staff using specific staff favorites or anything you have on hand.  We appreciate all the donations this year!   
  • Add money to your child's lunch account through MySchoolBucks, check out the menu, and apply for Free and Reduced-Price Meals here.
  • Nominate a Lemon Road staff member for a FCPS Cares recognition!
  • Have your child log minutes of ST Math, Lexia, Khan Academy, or Varsity Tutors to keep up with learning throughout the spring and summer  Access all through Lemon Road Student Links.
Sixth Grade Day Photo Booth Photos

Field Day Friday

Field Day Photo

Field Day is Friday!  It is also Skittles Day.  Thank you to all parents who have signed up to volunteer.  There are still a few more spots.  Each grade level has been assigned a specific color shirt to wear (over their bathing suit).  

Skittles Day Colors:

  • Kindergarten: Red
  • Grade 1: Orange
  • Grade 2: Yellow
  • Grade 3:  Green (tie-dyed shirts made Friday)
  • Grade 4: Blue
  • Grade 5: Purple
  • Grade 6: 6th Grade Shirt (light blue)

Our kindergarten - third graders will participate in the morning and should arrive to school with their bathing suit, shoes that can get wet, sunscreen, and a hat on.  They should bring a towel and complete change of clothes and shoes for the afternoon.  Our fourth - sixth graders will participate in the afternoon.  They should wear their assigned colored shirt, but can bring all needed items for field day.  Students will have time to change before field day and again before heading home in the afternoon.  It is helpful for all students to bring a drawstring bag to carry with them to field day events with their towel, water bottle, hat, and extra sunscreen.  Please label everything you send! 

As a reminder, students do not eat lunch in the cafeteria on field day.  Anyone who pre-ordered a lunch will have it delivered to the classroom.  If your child did not order a lunch through the cafeteria, they should pack their lunch for the day.  


Sixth Grade Promotion Details

Grade 6 Promotion Invitation

We look forward to celebrating our 6th graders as they are promoted to middle school!  Our ceremony will begin at 8:45 AM on Monday, June 15 in the gym and will last until approximately 10:15.  Please plan to arrive at 8:15 to find parking, check in using the Raptor Safe App, and find a seat.  Following their ceremony, we welcome all visitors behind the school for photos with their future middle schooler!

Our office staff is looking for ways to expedite the check in system, so stay tuned!  All visitors must bring their photo ID and please register for the event by clicking here.  


LRES PTA Updates