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Greetings Laurel Ridge Families,
Laurel Ridge is so thankful for YOU! It was wonderful to see so many of you today at our Thanksgiving Luncheon. Thank you to the many volunteers and staff that made today possible. Next week will be a short week, with school only on Monday and Tuesday. If you haven’t done so already, please communicate with your child’s teacher about your child’s dismissal plan for our next 3-hour early release on Monday, December 9th.
Wishing you a wonderful weekend!
Megan Counts
Laurel Ridge Elementary Principal
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Upcoming Laurel Ridge Events
Wednesday, November 27 through Friday, November 29 Student Holidays - Thanksgiving
Monday, December 9th - 3 Hour Early Release (12:55pm)
Monday, December 23 through Friday, January 3 No School Winter Break
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Mark Your Calendars for the Book Fair!
Mark your calendars!! The Laurel Ridge Elementary book fair will be held from December 6th to December 13th! Students will get the chance to shop during the day and we will also have two after school times for families to come and shop: 5:30-7:00 on Monday, December 9th and 4:15-6:00 on Wednesday December 11th. Check out our website for more information https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/laurelridge2024 and more details will be sent home closer to the fair.
AAP Screening Support
Ms. McHale (Advanced Academic Resource Teacher) will be holding Full-Time Screening Virtual Office Hours to support any families with questions about full-time AAP referrals. Two sessions will be offered – Monday, 12/2/24 from 9:00-9:30 a.m. and Wednesday, 12/4/24, from 3:00-3:30 p.m. Please visit her family information site for links to these meetings: https://shorturl.at/D6OqU. As a reminder, full-time AAP referrals are due by December 15.
Makeup Pictures
Victor O'Neill Studios will be back at Laurel Ridge on Tuesday, December 3 for retakes for fall pictures. If you would like a retake photo, please let your teacher know so they can send your student to the photographer. If your student was absent on the original picture day, don't worry. They are already on the list!
Fall Pictures Available
If you would like to order your student's Fall picture, it’s not too late!
Please visit: vosphotos.com/underclass and use your student's ID number when prompted for the online code.
For questions regarding school picture ordering please email: underclass@vosphoto.com
Inclusive Schools Week recognizes and continues the work that schools do to provide a supportive and quality education to an increasingly diverse student population, including students who are marginalized due to disability, gender, socio-economic status, cultural heritage, language preference, and other factors.
This year’s theme is “Every Voice Matters”. One component of our celebration is a School Wide Spirit Week to remind us that Every Voice Matters!
Monday, Dec. 2 - Wear Neon Colors
Tuesday, Dec. 3 - Wear Your Favorite Team T-Short or Jersey
Wednesday, Dec. 4 - Wear Athletic Gear
Thursday, Dec. 5 - Wear LRES Spirit Wear
Friday, Dec. 6 - Wear PJs or Comfy Clothes
Work at LRES! Seeking Student Monitors
Laurel Ridge ES is seeking candidates to serve as student monitors for the remainder of this school year. If interested please follow the application guidance below. Please share this opportunity with others that may be interested! We are interviewing until all positions are filled.
RESPONSIBILITES - Provide supervision of students throughout the school day to include but not limited to the classroom, hallways, lunch, recess, specials and at arrival/dismissal
QUALIFICATIONS - Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school. Must be comfortable supervising student behaviors in large and small groups.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS - Pay: $17.88/hour (no benefits) Hours: 8:45-4:15, 7 hour paid day with a 30 minute unpaid lunch
TO APPLY: Interested applicants apply online and email your resume and contact information for your two most recent supervisors to Cathy Wood, Assistant Principal of Laurel Ridge ES, CEWood@fcps.edu.
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Boundary Review Community Meeting
Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place on
Tuesday, December 3, 6:30-8 p.m., at Lake Braddock Secondary School (Cafeteria).
If you are unable to attend on this date, please view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage.
Please register in advance by clicking on the date. Language interpretation will be available.
Cell Phone Feedback Opportunity
Student Feedback Opportunity for FCPS Cell Phone Policy and SR&R
FCPS is working with K12 Insight to host a community forum for families, staff members, and students to provide feedback on the school division’s cell phone policies and practices, and the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) document. FCPS is looking for more student participants (grades 3-12) to help ensure diverse perspectives from our community.
The community forum will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 6:30-8 p.m., at the Willow Oaks Administrative Center. If your student is interested in providing feedback, please visit the Cell Phone Policy Forum registration page.
Social and Emotional Learning Screener Results Coming Soon
One of the ways FCPS supports the mental wellness of all students is through the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener. In October, students in grades 3-12 took this screener, which gives information about their skills such as achieving goals, handling emotions, building relationships with adults and peers, and making good choices.
The screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to create learning, experiences, and environments for students to succeed.
In early December, families will be able to view student SEL Screener results in SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent by mail.
Learn more about the screener on the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. For help understanding your child’s results or ideas to support them at home, review the Family Guide or contact us.
❄️ Preparing for Winter Weather
Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.
FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.
Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.
Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities
We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.
If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather outerwear, please call Fairfax County's Coordinated Services Planning at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.
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