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Message from Mrs. Castillo

Thank you parents and guardians for joining Back to School Night!  We enjoyed sharing our classrooms, curriculum, specials, and school with you.  Be on the lookout for a sign up for Parent/Teacher Conferences in the next few weeks.  Teachers usually hold them mid-October through early-November.  Several parents asked about the FCPS/VA curriculum taught in the classes.  While it doesn’t go into how we teach, parents may appreciate checking out the family-facing curriculum.  

Some of the pictures highlight the garden clean up event lead by Mrs. Busch after school on Wednesday, strings with Ms. Su, the bus evacuation drill, and the assembly brought to us by our amazing PTA!  

Enjoy the fall weather this weekend and we look forward to another great week of learning starting Monday!

SCA Officer Elections

Parents of 5th and 6th graders: Is your child interested in a leadership role? Applications are being accepted for 5th and 6th grade students that want to run for Student Council Positions: President (grade 6 only), Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Historian. Find the link to the application, more information, and all relevant deadlines on the LRES Schoology page. The application deadline is this Monday, September 18th.

LRES PTA Updates

We hope everyone had fun at BTS night - thanks for stopping by the PTA table!

• Our First PTA meeting of the year will be on September 20th @6:30pm at the school. Childcare for school aged children will be provided along with light snacks. This month's topics will include getting to know your PTA board, Principal & Assistant Principal and an update on Student Rights & Responsibilities and the VGA tests.

• Fall Spiritwear Sale is now open - our beautiful new range of Lemon Road Spiritwear for adults and children is available now! The store will be open until Sep 25th so be sure to place your order in time! Click here to start shopping: https://spirithero.com/collections/lemon-1?page=2 

• Announcing our First Restaurant night of the year - Sep 20th & 21st @ Ledo's pizza. Eat in or take out, just mention Lemon Road when ordering! Take the night off cooking and support the PTA at the same time.

• It's time to join the PTA! Big thanks to all 218 Lemon Road community members who have already joined!  Being a member is NOT a commitment to volunteering your time, though we of course welcome and are grateful for all those who are able to volunteer and help with events throughout the year! To join the PTA & show your support click here: https://lemonroad.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true 

Positivity Project: Being Present & Giving Others My Attention

This week, we will focus during morning meetings, closing circles, and time together in being present. When I’m with other people, I’m present and give them my full attention.  This element of the Other People Mindset is so important today due to the increasing number of distractions vying for our time and attention. Phone calls, text messages, emails, and social media notifications all have the dangerous capacity to pull us away from the present moment and what’s most important – our relationships with other people. 

Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist (SAPS) Introduction

Each pyramid has a Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist (SAPS) to provide substance abuse prevention, education, and intervention services. SAPS 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
•     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:

Ally Jacobi, MSW [email protected] Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist

Hispanic Heritage Month

 

 

From September 15th to October 15th, FCPS recognizes and celebrates the histories and cultures of the members of our community who trace their heritage to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about National Hispanic Heritage Month.

Fairfax County's inaugural Hispanic Heritage Celebration, the Fairfax Fiesta, is taking place on Saturday, Sept. 23rd, from noon to 5 p.m., at the PARC at Tysons (8508 Leesburg Pike). The free event, presented by the Fairfax County Government and Celebrate Fairfax!, aims to provide an extraordinary experience for all ages and backgrounds. Learn more about Fairfax Fiesta.

Attention 5th & 6th Graders

TJ Investigative Science Outreach, a student-led organization at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, is hosting their 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. TJ Investigative Science Outreach will 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. at TJHSST. During this session they will go over the goals and guidelines of the fair and introduce students to a multitude of project ideas. All interested students should sign up using the form.

Upcoming Important Dates

Monday, September 18: A Week

Wednesday, September 20: Grades 3 & 5 VGA Reading Assessments; PTA General Meeting (6:30 PM); Ledo’s Pizza Restaurant Night

Thursday, September 21:  Grades 4 & 6 VGA Reading Assessments; Therapy Dog Visit to LRES; Ledo’s Pizza Restaurant Night

Friday, September 22: Polo Day; Kindergarten Quarter 1 Family Engagement Event (1 PM)

Monday, September 25:  Yom Kippur (Schools are Closed); B Week

Tuesday, September 26: Advanced Academics Levels of Service Meeting 

Wednesday, September 27: Grade 3 & 5 VGA Math

Thursday, September 28: Grade 4 & 6 VGA Math

Friday, September 29:  Freaky Friday (Theme:  Lemons vs. Lions); Fall PTA Movie Night (6:30 PM on the blacktop)

FCPS School Year Calendar for 2023-24

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Welcome Parents to BTSN!

Tonight Lemon Road teachers look forward to hosting our annual Back to School Night.  This parent-only event gives parents & guardians the opportunity to meet with your child's teacher, hear about the curriculum and grade level plans, ask questions, and sign up for volunteer opportunities and your parent/teacher conferences. 

Doors will open at 5:50 and the first session will begin at 6:00 PM.  There will be an intermission from 6:40 - 7:00 where parents can meet with our specialists to hear about our specials curriculum, news team,  patrols, SCA, etc. in the cafeteria  The second session will begin at 7:00 in the classrooms.  Please consider walking, carpooling, or ride sharing as parking is limited.  

Welcome Video Messages

To honor your time with teachers at the event, we won't be showing welcome videos during BTSN.  Please click the links below to hear from members of our community who welcome you and your family to Lemon Road!

LRES Administrators:  https://youtu.be/QK3Iq5F4ZMA

LRES PTA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JUP1ztXfSg

 

Elaine Tholen (Dranesville Representative)

• YouTube (with English captions)
• YouTube (with Korean and Spanish subtitles)

Karl Frisch (Providence Representative)

• YouTube (with English captions)
• YouTube (with Korean and Spanish subtitles)

Karen Keys-Gamarra (Representative - At Large)

• YouTube (with English captions)
• YouTube (with Korean and Spanish subtitles)

Rachna Sizemore Heizer  (Representative - At Large)

• YouTube (with English captions)
• YouTube (with Korean and Spanish subtitles)

 

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LRES PTA Spirit Wear Sale

Fall Spirit Wear Sale - The PTA has a beautiful new range of Lemon Road Spirit wear for adults and children is NOW AVAILABLE! The store will be open until Sep 22nd so place your order soon:  

https://spirithero.com/collections/lemon-1 

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Message from Mrs. Castillo

While it has been HOT, this has been a great week of learning at Lemon Road!  Ms. Ulsh and I enjoyed meeting with parents today at our 1st Principals' Coffee of the year.  Our next coffee is scheduled for Friday, November 10th.  If there are topics you want us to cover, you can submit through this google form or send me an email.  

Tonight we look forward to our Ice Cream Social to celebrate reaching our PTA goal for money raised through the Armchair Fundraiser!  Thank you to everyone who contributed.  This will decrease the cost of field trips for all Lemon Road students.  

Next week we will host our annual Back to School Night on Thursday, September 14.  This parent-only event gives parents & guardians the opportunity to meet with your child's teacher, hear about the curriculum and grade level plans, ask questions, and sign up for volunteer opportunities and your parent/teacher conferences.  Doors will open at 5:50 and the first session will begin at 6:00 PM.  There will be an intermission from 6:40 - 7:00 where parents can meet with our specialists to hear about our specials curriculum, patrols, SCA, FLE, etc.  The second session will begin at 7:00 in the homeroom classrooms.  Please consider walking, carpooling, or ride sharing as parking is limited.  

Finally, each month, we recognize staff that have gone above and beyond at Lemon Road.  If you have gift cards, movie passes, or other items you are willing to contribute, we find opportunities throughout the year to distribute them to our most deserving staff.  Drop any donations off in the front office or place in an envelope with Mrs. Castillo's name on it.  Thank you for your support!  

Have a great weekend! 

Updates from the PTA

Thank you to everyone who donated to our Armchair Fundraiser and helped us to achieve our goal of $7000! This will help to lower field trip costs for every family as well as funding student scholarships for those in need. We hope to see you tonight at our Ice Cream Social to celebrate! 

• It's (still!) time to join the PTA! Big thanks to all 205 Lemon Road community members who have already joined!  Being a member is NOT a commitment to volunteering your time, though we are grateful for all those who can! To join the PTA & show your support click here https://lemonroad.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true

• Our First PTA meeting of the year will be on September 20th @6:30pm at the school. Childcare for school aged children will be provided along with light snacks. This months topics will include getting to know your PTA board, Principal & Assistant Principal and an update on Student Rights & Responsibilities 

• Fall Spirit wear Sale - our beautiful new range of Lemon Road Spirit wear for adults and children is coming soon! The store will be open until Sep 22nd so stay tuned and be ready to place your order.  

• Return of the Reflections Program - With the support of our wonderful Art Team the PTA is running the Reflection's Art contest! This is a national PTA sponsored competition and is an opportunity for students from all grades to submit their creative arts work in a variety of categories from art to writing, dance, photography and more. Click here for more information or email [email protected]. We are also looking for people to join the organization committee and the judging panel so please let us know if you are interested!

Beautify our Outdoors

Wednesday, September 13, 3:10-5 PM Families are invited to help Lemon Road’s garden space get up and running. Meet at the blacktop for some fun in the dirt. Feel free to bring your own gloves and tools, but we’ll also provide them. Bring water. We hope to see you there!

All students should have a parent/guardian/adult who is supervising them.

In Case You Missed It

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:

• Important Forms for Caregivers to Complete
• Immunization Reminder
• Free Tutoring Resources

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, sign up today. 

Positivity Project: Open-mindedness

Next week our school community will be focusing on the character strength of Open-Mindedness.  Open-mindedness means you like to consider new ideas and try new things. You examine things from all sides and don’t jump to conclusions.

Open-mindedness is the willingness to actively search for evidence that goes against one’s favored opinions, plans, or goals. Open-minded individuals are able to weigh all evidence fairly, when it is available. They see the other side and fight the tendency to have a bias for their own views. And, rather than favoring the socially dominant views, they give attention to those that are less dominant. 

To practice and encourage the character strength of open-mindedness with your child, please visit the Positivity Project’s P2 for Families (password: P2), where together you will watch a video, read a quote, and talk about the answers to three questions.

Upcoming Important Dates

Monday, September 11: B Week

Wednesday, September 13:  Bus Evacuation Drill; Family Gardening Event (3:10 - 5:00)

Thursday, September 14:  Superhero Assembly from PTA; Back to School Night (6 PM)

Monday, September 18: A Week

Wednesday, September 20: Grades 3 & 5 VGA Reading Assessments; PTA General Meeting (6:30 PM)

Thursday, September 21:  Grades 4 & 6 VGA Reading Assessments

Monday, September 25:  Yom Kippur (Schools are Closed)

Tuesday, September 26: Advanced Academics Levels of Service Meeting 

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Principals Coffee Topics

We welcome all parents/guardians to join us tomorrow (Friday) at 8:20 AM in the Lemon Road cafeteria for our Quarter 1 Principals' Coffee!  Refreshments will be served.  Thank you to those who have already submitted questions or conversation topics.  We will be sharing about Advanced Math and the MCA to kick off the conversation based on parent request!  We encourage parents to submit other questions/topics by 4 PM and we will add them to our conversation. Don't forget to bring your photo ID and check in at the station in the lobby.  

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Message from Mrs. Castillo

We look forward to the third week of the school year kicking off tomorrow after a beautiful long weekend!  

On Friday morning beginning at 8:20, we welcome all LRES parents to join us for an informal Principals' coffee in the cafeteria.  We will host these events quarterly this year to give parents the time to ask questions, hear about LRES programs, and connect with the administrators, PTA board, and family liaison.  Have a question?  Submit it here and we will be sure to address it with the group or follow up with you individually.  Refreshments will be served.  Please allow time for parking and bring your photo ID to scan before entering the cafeteria.  All visitors must bring their photo ID each time they visit to ensure a safe environment for our students and staff.  

The weather will be hot this week!  We will monitor outdoor recess, PE, and outdoor lunch based on the temperatures and heat index.  

Did someone at Lemon Road go above and beyond to support you or your child this week?  Consider submitting FCPS CARES entry!  

Parent Reminders

• Email your child's teacher if you are interested in serving as a room parent, volunteering in specials, or helping in the classroom!

• Some FCPS-approved digital resources require parent consent before they can be used by students. Find the list of resources and directions for proving consent on the Parent Consent webpage. 

• FCPS Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights and Opt-Out Information can be found in this booklet at this link.

• FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities document explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses for school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment.  Parents should talk to their child about expectations and log in to SIS ParentVUE and sign to acknowledge your review of the SR&R by Friday, September 29. 

Back to School Night Information

We welcome all parents/guardians to our annual Back to School Night on Thursday, September 14.  This adult-only evening gives parents & guardians the opportunity to visit the school, meet their child's teacher, and hear about the curriculum and events for the year.  Each classroom teacher will offer two in-person sessions and during the intermission our specialists will be available in the gym, library, or cafeteria to answer questions about programs and opportunities for students.  

Classroom Teacher Session 1:  6:00 - 6:40

Specialists Meet and Greet:  6:40 - 7:00

Classroom Teacher Session 2:  7:00 - 7:30

Positivity Project: Teamwork

This week, all Lemon Road students will talk about teamwork in morning meetings and closing circles.  Teamwork is the ability and willingness to place overall group success as a higher priority than  individual achievement. Those who demonstrate strengths in teamwork often work to help all group members find success. These individuals are willing to commit time and resources in order to further group goals and help toward the greater good.

LRES PTA Updates

• It's time to renew your PTA membership! Big thanks to all 196 Lemon Road community members who have already joined!  Being a member is NOT a commitment to volunteering your time, though we are grateful for all those who are able to volunteer and help with events throughout the year! To join the PTA & show your support click here 

• Thank you to everyone who has supported our Armchair Fundraiser so far! We have raised a phenomenal $5800 and have one week left to go! Every little bit helps. Please click here to help push us toward our $7000 target! 

• Announcing our Ice Cream Social - our first full community event of the year will be an Ice Cream Social on September 8th beginning at 6 p.m. Bach2Rock will provide the music, Sweet Frog will be selling frozen yogurt, and the PTA will have snacks and drinks available to purchase. Come and enjoy the last days of summer with your Lemon Road community! All welcome! Volunteer to help with the event here.  

Advanced Academic Program (AAP) Information and Testing Retakes

All Lemon Road parents are encouraged to join Mrs. Avery Straw for the Levels of Service parent overview on the evening of Tuesday, September 26.  This is your opportunity to hear about the offerings both at Lemon Road and within FCPS for your child whether they just began kindergarten or will be heading to middle school next year!  Click to read about the Advanced Academic Programs offered in FCPS. 

Parents of children in 2nd – 6th grade can request a one-time retake of either the CogAT or NNAT if you feel your child’s score does not reflect their ability. If you would like to request a retake, please email our School Test Coordinator, Angela Ulsh [email protected] and our AART, Avery Straw [email protected] by September 15th for the CogAT (grade 4 and up) and October 15th for the NNAT (grade 2 and up). 

Upcoming Important Dates

• Wednesday, September 6: Lockdown Drill
• Friday, September 8: LRES Spirit wear Day; Quarter 1 Principals' Coffee (8:20 AM); PTA Ice Cream Social (6 PM)
• Wednesday, September 13:  Bus Evacuation Drill
• Thursday, September 14:  Superhero Assembly; Back to School Night

• Monday, September 25: Holiday (Yom Kippur)

• Tuesday, September 26:  AAP Levels of Service Information Night

  2023-24 School Year Calendar

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First Week Celebrations

The first week was an absolutely wonderful start to the school year!  Thank you all for helping your children be ready for their first day.  The energy, smiles, and excitement radiated throughout the school.

Thank you PTA for the welcome back goodie bags, Tears & Cheers breakfast for the parents, and the gorgeous tea party in the staff lounge on Friday! 

Every class needs at least one room parent and one volunteer to come and organize Wednesday folders for the class.  Please reach out to to your classroom teacher if you can support with one or more of these opportunities!  Even better if two parents can share room parent responsibilities and support their class.  

Did someone at Lemon Road go above and beyond to support you or your child this week?  Consider submitting FCPS CARES entry!  

Have a great weekend ~ Mrs. Castillo

LRES Parent Reminders

• Access your student’s attendance records, grades, and assignments at any time with SIS ParentVUE. 
• Talk with your children about behavior expectations at school. Log in to SIS ParentVUE and sign to acknowledge your review of the SR&R, or sign and return the signature sheet by Friday, September 29. 

Freaky Friday Dates

Lemon Road celebrates birthdays with food treats one day per month - Freaky Friday (typically the last Friday of each month - see below).  We encourage room parents to coordinate treats with the classroom teacher to ensure all students are celebrated and can participate.  Please do not send in food or treats on other days as we will not be able to distribute them.  We also do not distribute soda or any caffeinated beverages.  Finally, the whole school joins in the Freaky Friday fun with an SCA-selected spirit day theme, so keep an eye out each month for the theme!  Here are the Freaky Friday dates for this school year:

Friday, September 29

Friday, October 27

Friday, November 17

Friday, December 15

Friday, January 19

Friday, February 23

Friday, March 22

Friday, April 26

Friday, May 31 (May & June Birthdays)

From Your PTA

We hope everyone had a great First week back! It was lovely to see so many familiar and new faces at the Tears and Cheers breakfast on Monday!

• It's time to renew your membership or join the PTA! Big thanks to all 156 community members who have already joined, we are well on our way to our 250 target! Being a PTA member gives you a vote on important issues like our annual Budget, Board member elections and more. It also gives you access to our PTA emails and PTA google calendar. Most importantly it shows your support of the work the PTA does throughout the year for the school, and your commitment to this wonderful community. Being a member is NOT a commitment to volunteering your time, though we welcome and are grateful for all those who are able to volunteer throughout the year! To join the PTA click here 

• We began our "Armchair Donation" -  the easiest way to support the PTA. Field trips are important for every student and we made them our first fundraising priority of the year. We want to raise $7000 in the first 3 weeks of the school year to help fund field trip buses and reduce the costs for every student for the school year as well as funding field trip scholarships for those students in need. To donate please click here 

• We have vacancies on our PTA extended board for anyone interested in getting involved! We have roles available in the following teams:  Student Enrichment, Communications, Events, Fundraising, Service Projects and Legislative & Advocacy liaison. Please get in touch to discuss how you can get involved in a way that works for you and fits your time constraints. Email us at [email protected]

Parent Permission Needed

Some FCPS-approved digital resources require parent consent before they can be used by students. Find the list of resources which require consent on the Parent Consent webpage. This page also includes directions for providing permission. 

Each digital resource used in FCPS has had an instructional and technical review. Information about the educational technology tools approved for use within FCPS can be found in the online Digital Ecosystem Library.

Parents can find more information about FCPS-approved digital resources on the Digital Resources in FCPS webpage.

Required School Safety Drills

The first lockdown drill of the school year must take place within the first 20 days of school. Preschool and kindergarten students are exempt from practicing the first lockdown drill. 

Your child may come home and talk about their experience during the drill. We encourage you to talk with your child about the importance of being prepared for emergencies. Please review these frequently asked questions to support your students before and after school lockdown drills.

Positivity Project: Curiosity

This week our school community will be focusing on the character strength of Curiosity during Morning Meeting. Curiosity means you like exploration and discovery. You ask lots of questions, because you want to learn more about anything and everything.  Individuals with the character strength of curiosity are more likely to ask questions and try new things. Curiosity, then, is a form of courage. Asking questions exposes the fact that we don’t know, and trying a new activity means we might fail. However, it’s only through asking questions and exploring new opportunities that we learn and grow. 

To practice and encourage the character strength of curiosity with your child, please visit the Positivity Project’s P2 for Families (password: P2) where together you will watch a video, read a quote, and talk about the answers to three questions.

Mark Your Calendars

• Monday, August 28: Patrol Interest Meeting
• Friday, September 1: School Holiday - Labor Day
• Monday, September 4:  School Holiday - Labor Day
• Wednesday, September 6: Lockdown Drill
• Friday, September 8: LRES Spirit wear Day; Quarter 1 Principals' Coffee (8:30 AM); PTA Ice Cream Social (6 PM)
• Thursday, September 14:  Back to School Night

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Thank you LRES Parents & PTA

Today has been a fantastic first day for our students and staff.  We would like to take a moment to share our appreciation for the support we have from our parents and PTA already this year. 

Due to the generosity of our PTA, our staff lounge has had a beautiful new makeover complete with a table that seats 12, a large rug, new furniture, a new toaster oven, kettle, and mugs!  This is the perfect cozy place for our staff to enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning and sit down with colleague for lunch.

From parent donations, our staff also has a gorgeous coffee maker that ensures they enjoy the coffee they drink each morning and a brand new, fully stocked recess equipment shed.  By providing a shed exclusive to recess and stocking it with favorite games and equipment, every lion has access to play at recess without worrying if their classroom has the proper ball/equipment.  This also alleviates the burden of carrying equipment through the building, forgetting equipment at lunch, basketballs rolling through the cafeteria, or bringing items from home.  We upgraded our soccer goals and have provided new activities for all lions to enjoy.  

Thank you parents for your commitment to our school, we appreciate you!

~ Lemon Road Staff

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Lemon Road - First Day of School

Monday is the day!  We cannot wait to see all our lions in school for the 1st day - doors open and breakfast is served at 8:05 AM.  

A Lemon Road tradition is welcoming parents to walk their students to the classroom door on the 1st day of school.  Once the tardy bell rings at 8:15, we ask parents to either join the PTA in the cafeteria for the Tears & Cheers Breakfast or head home so your child can begin their day.  Before you send your child to school tomorrow, be sure they and the teacher knows how they will go home on the first and every day of school.  Dismissal begins at 2:55 PM. On Tuesday and beyond, we ask parents to say their goodbyes at the bus stop, in the kiss & ride line, or outside door #1.  

Families of bus riders should arrive to the bus stop 10 minutes prior to the assigned time and be patient with drivers as they acclimate to new routes and traffic patterns.  Parents may access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the FCPS Mobile App to receive the delayed bus report. Morning route information will be available until noon.  Afternoon bus route information will be available from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m.  

As a reminder, breakfast and lunch are served daily.  If you haven't already, parents can add money to your child’s account using this link.  We encourage any family that may qualify to apply for Free and Reduced-Price Meals using this link. 

Don't forget to have your lion turn in their Summer Activity Board.  Email Ms. Burke ([email protected]) a photo of your child or family reading this summer to appear on a news show edition this fall!  

We sincerely hope tomorrow is the best first day of the best year at Lemon Road yet!  Thank you for your partnership ~ Mrs. Castillo & Ms. Ulsh

News from LRES PTA

Welcome back to all of our returning families and a warm Lemon Road welcome to all those who are joining our community for the first time! We are excited to have you all with us as we start another school year.

Last year was a fantastic year for the Lemon Road PTA and community with higher membership numbers and more events held throughout the year than even before the pandemic. We hope to have just as good a year this year, with the support and engagement of our community. We are already planning events and activities for the year and would love to hear your ideas and opinions on how we can continue to do more for our students, staff and families. So please, get in touch and get involved!

• Our First community event of the year is our Tears & Cheers breakfast on Monday August 21st at 8:15am in the cafeteria. We will have coffee and donuts and friendly faces ready to celebrate or commiserate with you on the 1st day of school.  Stop by after dropping off your lions!

• Please renew (or join) the PTA! Being a PTA member gives you a vote on important issues like our budget, Board member elections, and more. It also gives you access to our PTA emails and google calendar. Most importantly, membership shows your support of the work the PTA. Being a member is NOT a commitment to volunteering your time, though we welcome and are grateful for all those who volunteer and help with events! To join the PTA click here.

• Want to find our more about what PTA means at Lemon Road? Click here to learn why we PTA and click here to see what we did last year with the help of our Lemon Road community!
• We are starting our year with an "Armchair Donation".  This is the easiest way for our community to help support the PTA. We know how important field trips are for every LRES student and we are making them our first fundraising priority of the year. We are looking to raise $7000 in the first 2 weeks of the school year to help fund one field trip bus per student for the school year and fund field trip scholarships for those students in need. To donate please click here 
• Keep in touch! A great way to keep up to date with PTA planning and activities is to follow us on social media. Find us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter! 

SIS Parentvue

The Department of Information Technology (DIT) and Office of Student Registration are excited to announce that parents can now update student information online using the Online Verification Update Packet (OVU). Parents can conveniently update phone numbers, emergency contacts, health conditions, and immunization dates for students in grades K-12. Accessible through SIS ParentVUE, the online update feature streamlines registration, improves efficiency, and enhances the digital experience for parents and staff.

 

Click here for more information on how to register or activate your ParentVUE account.

Student Rights & Responsibilities

The SR&R for the 2023-24 school year has been approved, updated, and posted to the FCPS. You can review the materials and may also choose to watch a video detailing the SR&R.  When logging into ParenVUE, you will be prompted to provide an e-Signature to digitally sign the SR&R.

Students will have lessons reviewing the SR&R with their classroom teachers and administrators at school this fall.

Mark Your Calendar

• Monday, August 21:  First Day of School; PTA Tears & Cheers Breakfast (8:15 AM)
• Thursday, August 24:  Preschool Open House (10 AM)
• Friday, September 1: School Holiday - Labor Day
• Monday, September 4:  School Holiday - Labor Day
• Friday, September 8: Quarter 1 Principals' Coffee (8:30 AM); PTA Ice Cream Social (6 PM)
• Thursday, September 14:  Back to School Night

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K & New Family Playdate Cancelled

Good afternoon,

We are sorry to cancel tonight's Kindergarten and New Family Playdate due to weather.  We look forward to seeing everyone on Thursday for Open House, New Family Orientation, and Welcome Back BBQ.  Families are welcome to meet at the playground after Kindergarten Open House and during the BBQ when we will bring out the popsicles.  

Stay safe and see you soon!  ~ Mrs. Castillo & Ms. Ulsh

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Welcome Back to LRES!

Dear Parents,

We are looking forward to the Open House and our community events this Thursday.  Parents will be able to access their child's teacher assignment in ParentVue on Wednesday and class lists will be shared at Open House on Thursday.  

We look forward to our last summer playdate on Monday evening.  While we look to welcome our rising Kindergarteners and those new to Lemon Road, all are welcome!  We look forward to connecting with you and your children.

Here is the general calendar for the school year which will support planning for winter break, travel, and holidays.  

Do you know of neighbors or friends that are new to Lemon Road?  Please have them drop by and register their child(ren).  We are focused on our numbers and staffing.  Our goal is to ensure appropriate student to teacher ratios.  Our student numbers registered inform staffing decisions.  

Families play an important role in helping children prepare for kindergarten and having a successful school year. Some links to support your kinder in transition to kindergarten: Success in Kindergarten Parent Strategies and Early Childhood Tips as well as Kindergarten Year at a Glance.

• Ordering school supplies for the next school year - parents may look on our website for their shopping list or order through our PTA vendor!
• Registering your child(ren) for school - If you are new to the area and have not registered your child(ren), please do visit the online FCPS registration site  or drop by our office. We are open from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. and Ms. Vaughn, our registrar, is available at [email protected]. 

• Bus Information - bus information will be available on ParentVue. To view your child’s bus route information, simply log into the ParentVUE. Once you have logged in, the bus route information is located within the “Student Info” tab under the heading “Transportation Information”.

  1. Click on the Student Info Icon
  2. Scroll to the Transportation Information Section

If you are newly registered, you will have access to ParentVue. As a newly registered parent you will need to activate your account.  Existing parents do not need to activate. Parentvue is FCPS platform where you can view your child's classroom teacher assignment (later this week), progress reports, standardized test history, classes, as well as other school information.  For assistance obtaining a new activation key, please complete this online request.  

Note our arrival time -Your child(ren) should arrive at school before 8:15 a.m.  Kiss and Ride begins, the front doors open, and buses disembark at 8:05 a.m.  Breakfast and morning work begins at that time. Children are marked tardy after 8:15 a.m. unless they arrive by FCPS bus transportation.  

We look forward to seeing you soon! 

Important - Rising 4th - 6th Graders

It is imperative that families of ALL students in grades 4 - 6, select your instrument or general music preference for the year using this survey.  This is a yearlong commitment and students are grouped into their specials groups on the 1st day of school based on this decision.  Students choose either to play a strings instrument (grades 4, 5, and 6), a band instrument (grades 5 & 6), or select full general music.  All students participate in some general music, but those that do not select an instrument will have an extra section of general music each week.  All options present high quality music instruction for your children.  

Parents, please complete the survey and check in with your neighbors and friends to ensure they have done the same!  

Schedule of Events

Open House

We are thrilled to invite you to our Open House on Thursday, August 17th! This event is designed to give families the opportunity to meet your child's teacher and explore the classroom. Kindergarten families visit the classrooms between 1:00 - 1:45 PM.  Rising 1st - 6th grade families may visit the rooms between 2:30 - 3:15 PM. If your child cannot attend Open House, staff will be available on the first day of school to assist students in locating their classrooms. You may also find their teacher assignment in ParentVue beginning August 16th. 

New Family Orientation

Families new to Lemon Road are invited to join us in the cafeteria for an orientation session and guided tour on Thursday, August 17th at 1:30 PM.  This information will be similar to what was shared at Kindergarten Orientation in the spring.  Kindergarten families may join after visiting the classroom.  

Welcome Back BBQ

All Lemon Road families are invited to the back parking lot and playground for our annual Welcome Back BBQ Thursday, August 17th at 3:15 PM.  Staff will grill hot dogs/veggie dogs and chips and drinks will be provided.  

School Breakfast & Lunch

Parents/caregivers need to provide their students with money to purchase meals at school, send them with a packed lunch, or apply (and be approved) for free and reduced-price meals benefits. School breakfast for students costs $1.75. Lunch is $3.25 for elementary students and $3.50 for middle, secondary, and high school students.The best way to purchase meals (and keep food lines moving!) is to use MySchoolBucks. Set up your student’s MySchoolBucks account today. Our front office staff can help with any questions. MySchoolBucks accounts can be set up to add money to the account automatically, as needed. Families with multiple children can use the same MySchoolBucks account. Visit FCPS’ Food and Nutrition webpage for more information.

The application for free and reduced-priced meals is now available for the 2023-24 school year. Students who were approved for free and reduced-price lunch last year are eligible for the first 30 days of school this year (or until a new application is processed). Families should re-apply as soon as possible for the 2023-24 school year, so eligible students continue to receive meals at no cost. 

Upcoming Important Dates

• Monday, August 14:  Kindergarten & New Family Playdate (5:30 PM)
• Thursday, August 17: Kindergarten Open House (1:00 PM); New Family Orientation (1:30 PM), Grades 1 - 6 Open House (2:30 PM), Welcome Back BBQ (3:15 PM)
• Monday, August 21:  First Day of School
• Friday, September 1: School Holiday - Labor Day
• Monday, September 4:  School Holiday - Labor Day
• Friday, September 8: PTA Ice Cream Social
• Thursday, September 14:  Back to School Night

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Message from Mrs. Castillo

This summer has flown by!  Thank you to all our families who met one of our book mobiles, came to the 1st playdate, or stopped by the library.  Our next playdate is aimed at our rising Kindergarteners, but all are welcome on Tuesday evening at 5:30 PM.  This exciting gathering offers the perfect opportunity for your child to forge new friendships with fellow students who will be joining Lemon Road in a month!

If you haven't already, here are some items to mark off your to do list:

• Take a photo of your child reading and email it to [email protected] for use in our Welcome Back News Show
• Have your child complete as many activities as they can on the Summer Activity Board; Digital copies of the board can be accessed here when logged into your child's fcpsschools.net account
• Students in grades 4 - 6, please select your instrument or general music for the upcoming year using this survey
• Purchase and label your child's backpack, refillable water bottle, and lunch box

The flooring project is coming to a close and our front office is open!  Stop by or call for an appointment between 8:30 - 2:30 most days.  Read below for more information about our back to school events.  Enjoy the last few weeks of summer! 

Help in the Library

The Lemon Road ES Library had beautiful new carpet installed.  We need your help to get the books back on the shelves and the library ready for students!  Please consider signing up to help unbox and shelve books on Wednesday, August 9 between 9 am - noon, 1pm- 4pm, or both shifts if you have time.  This will be an excellent opportunity for students who need service hours.  There may also be volunteer opportunities on August 10 and 11.  Please reach out to Ms. Gabby Burke if you have questions - [email protected] or 703-714-6447.   

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School Supplies

School will be starting before we know it!  Each student is asked to provide the supplies needed for their classroom each year.  Many families purchased these supplies through our vendor, Campus Survival, but if you didn't yet, you can go online and purchase the items requested for your child's grade level:  https://lemonroades.fcps.edu/academics/school-supply-lists

Please bring your child's supplies to Open House (August 18) or send with them on the first day of school (August 21).  If your family needs assistance with school supplies and other financial requests, please contact our Family Liaison, Ms. Mabel Morales at [email protected] 

Welcome Back to School Events

Open House

We are thrilled to invite you to our Open House on Thursday, August 17th! This event is designed to give families the opportunity to meet your child's teacher and explore the classroom. Kindergarten families are welcome to visit the classrooms between 1:00 - 1:45 PM.  Rising 1st - 6th grade families may visit the rooms between 2:30 - 3:15 PM. If your child cannot attend Open House, staff will be available on the first day of school to assist students in locating their classrooms. You may also find their teacher assignment in ParentVue beginning August 16th. 

New Family Orientation

Families new to Lemon Road are invited to join us in the cafeteria for an orientation session and guided tour on Thursday, August 17th at 1:30 PM.  This information will be similar to what was shared at Kindergarten Orientation in the spring.  Kindergarten families may join 

Welcome Back BBQ

All Lemon Road families are invited to the back parking lot and playground for our annual Welcome Back BBQ Thursday, August 17th at 3:15 PM.  Staff will grill hot dogs/veggie dogs and chips and drinks will be provided.  

Mark Your Calendars

• Monday, July 31:  School Supply Online Order Deadline for school delivery
• Tuesday, August 1:  Kindergarten Playdate (5:30 PM)
• Monday, August 14:  Kindergarten & New Family Playdate (5:30 PM)
• Thursday, August 17: Kindergarten Open House (1:00 PM); New Family Orientation (1:30 PM), Grades 1 - 6 Open House (2:30 PM), Welcome Back BBQ (3:15 PM)
• Monday, August 21:  First Day of School
• Friday, September 1: School Holiday - Labor Day
• Monday, September 4:  School Holiday - Labor Day
• Thursday, September 14:  Back to School Night

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Back to School Plans

At Lemon Road, Ms. Ulsh, the office staff, custodians, and I are busy getting ready for the return to school.  If you haven't already, here are some items to mark off your to do list:

• Take a photo of your child reading and email it to [email protected] for use in our Welcome Back News Show
• Have your child complete as many activities as they can on the Summer Activity Board; Digital copies of the board can be accessed here when logged into your child's fcpsschools.net account
• Students in grades 4 - 6, please select your instrument or general music for the upcoming year using this survey
• Order your child's school supplies through our vendor or purchase yourself and bring to Open House

Lemon Road Flooring Project

Today the tile was delivered for the next phase of our flooring project.  We anticipate the front office re-opening by the end of next week.  In the meantime, if you need an appointment, email us at [email protected] while the main office is closed, we have satellite offices set up throughout the building! 

Rising Kindergarten Playdate

Calling all rising Kindergarteners and new families to Lemon Road!  Stop by the playground at 10 AM on Saturday for some fun with other families, meet Ms. Ulsh, and introduce yourself to some of our PTA Board.  Be sure to wear some sunscreen and a smile! 

Library Meet Up

Lemon Road staff will be at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library on July 20 at 1 PM with activities, crafts, and books to engage with for an hour.  Come by the library and say hi, pick out books, and participate in several summer activities!

Next Book Mobile Date

The Lemon Road Book Mobile had so much fun last week and will be driving through our neighborhood on the afternoon again the afternoon of July 25 between 12:15 - 3 PM.  

LRES Summer Dates

• Thursday, July 20:  Lemon Road Library Meet Up @ Tysons Pimmit Regional Library 
• Saturday, July 22: Kindergarten Playdate (10 AM)
• Tuesday, July 25:  Book Mobile #2 
• Friday, July 28:  Last Day of SOAR/Bridge to K/Young Scholars
• Monday, July 31:  School Supply Order Deadline for school delivery
• Tuesday, August 1:  Kindergarten Playdate (5:30 PM)
• Monday, August 14:  Kindergarten & New Family Playdate (5:30 PM)
• Thursday, August 17: New Family Orientation, Open House, Welcome Back BBQ (schedule forthcoming)

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Books & Popsicles On Their Way

This Thursday will be the first of two book mobile runs for the Lemon Road Elementary Book Mobile!  Throughout the afternoon, Lemon Road staff will drive to the following stops and pass out books to take home and popsicles to children in our community.  Come by any stop - we will remain at each stop for about 20 minutes!

1:00 pm - Matera St & Los Pueblos (Tyson’s View) 

1:30 pm - Hillside Dr. & Frieden Dr. 

2:00 pm - Peach Orchard Dr. (Peach Tree front entrance)

2:30 pm - Evan’s Ct. (The Oaks at Falls Church) 

3:00 pm - Lemon Road ES Parking Lot

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Have a Great Summer

Happy Summer Break!  I hope everyone is enjoying the time away from school.  Thank you to all our parents that volunteered at Field Day, Class Parties, Sixth Grade Day, or joined us for the end of year festivities!  

Due to work being done by FCPS to improve Lemon Road’s flooring, the front office will be closed for a period of time.  If you need an appointment, email Ashley Castillo ([email protected]) or Mary Anne Nealson ([email protected]) to arrange a meeting.  Following the front office work, we will re-open from 9 AM - 1 PM Monday - Friday for the rest of the summer.  

Summer Activity Board

Lions can stay connected and engaged with the Lemon Road Summer Activity Board.    Students can complete and mark off as many activities as they can and return the board to their classroom teacher by Monday, August 28, 2023.  Paper copies of the board were in one of the last Wednesday folders of the year. Digital copies of the board can be found on Schoology and should be “Shared” with Ms. Burke at [email protected]. All participants will be entered into grade-level drawings and will be recognized on the morning news. We hope all Lions will participate! 

Book Mobiles & Library Meet Up

In addition to the activity board, we love seeing our families throughout the summer!  The Lemon Road Book Mobile will be driving through our neighborhood on the afternoons of July 13 and 25.  Specific stops will be shared closer to the dates, but we come with boxes of books to give away, popsicles, and smiling Lemon Road staff.  Lemon Road staff will also be at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library on July 20 at 1 PM with activities, crafts, and books to engage with for an hour.  Come by the library and say hi!

Order School Supplies Today

Ensure your lions have what they need to kick off the new school year without running to multiple school supply stores!  Plan ahead and cross one thing off your to-do list by ordering next year's school supplies through the PTA's vendor. Supplies ordered before July 31st will be delivered to your child's new classroom ready for the start of the new year. Each purchase also helps support the PTA's year round programs including our student scholarship fund. You can place your order here - https://www.campussurvivalkits.com/lemonroad

From Your PTA

As another school year comes to a close, the Lemon Road Elementary PTA extends its warmest THANK YOU to this amazing community of teachers, staff, parents, caregivers, administrators, and students.  Thanks to everyone’s generous contributions of time, energy, goods, and cash, together we held 30+ community events, 15+ staff appreciation events, filled more than 220 volunteer openings, and received more than 350 donations of baked goods, concessions, and food.  If you joined us this year, in any capacity - THANK YOU!  If you didn’t join us this year, it’s never too late, and we would love to have you!  Membership enrollment for the 2023 - 2024 school year begins in August and we have a spot waiting for each and every one of you!

Each year the Lemon Road PTA Board are honored to select one winner of the Carolyn Miller Spirit of Generosity Award to celebrate the contributions made by Dr. Miller during her time as Principal of LRES and the culture of inclusivity and positivity she fostered. Thank you to everyone who nominated a staff member. Every nominee was a worthy winner, making it hard to choose, but Taryn Roman, Kindergarten Teacher was the winner for 2022-2023!

Have a happy, fun, and safe summer & we look forward to seeing you all in August for another great Lemon Road year!  Keep in touch! A great way to keep up to date with PTA planning and activities is to follow us on social media. 

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LemonRoadElementaryPTA/
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/lemon.roadpta?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/lemonroadpta

LRES Summer Dates

• Monday, July 3:  Holiday (Schools & Offices Closed)
• Tuesday, July 4: Holiday (Schools & Offices Closed)
• Monday, July 10: First Day of SOAR/Bridge to K/Young Scholars
• Thursday, July 13:  Book Mobile #1
• Thursday, July 20:  Lemon Road Library Meet Up @ Tysons Pimmit Regional Library 
• Saturday, July 22: Kindergarten Playdate (10 AM)
• Tuesday, July 25:  Book Mobile #2 
• Friday, July 28:  Last Day of SOAR/Bridge to K/Young Scholars
• Monday, July 31:  School Supply Order Deadline
• Tuesday, August 1:  Kindergarten Playdate (5:30 PM)

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Link for LRES Grade 6 Promotion

Good morning,

For those who would like to view the Grade 5 & 6 Awards and Grade 6 Promotion ceremony from home, here is the link for live streaming.  Our 6th grade promotion will begin around 10:30 AM: 

https://youtube.com/live/_cilM3ASgj0?feature=share

Thank you,

Mrs. Castillo

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Coming into LRES This Week

We anticipate many guests in our building and classrooms the rest of the week for class parties, assemblies, and our promotion ceremony.  Please be sure to arrive 15 minutes early to allow time for parking and checking in with your ID in the lobby.  If you are joining us this week and have checked in using the ScholarChip system during this school year, save time by registering in advance for your visit using this link.  

Grade 4 - 6 Music Preference Selection

Parents of ALL rising 4th, 5th and 6th grade students should submit the form below to indicate your child's participation in Band or Strings for 2023-2024. The form should be submitted even if your child will not be participating in Band or Strings. Please fill out this form no later than June 14, 2023.

Padres de los estudiantes que entraran a los grados 4, 5 y 6 deben llenar este formulario para indicar la participación de su estudiante en las clases de banda u orquesta para el año escolar 2023-2024. Este formulario debe ser llenado aún cuando elija que no participara.

Link: https://forms.gle/5PDWgFDmKq8u2o6s9

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Message from Mrs. Castillo

Tomorrow begins the last week of the year and look forward to many celebrations before our students head off on summer break.  We anticipate many guests in our building and classrooms this week.  Please be sure to arrive 15 minutes early to allow time for parking and checking in with your ID in the lobby.  If you are joining us this week and have checked in using the ScholarChip system during this school year, save time by registering in advance for your visit using this link.  

Friday is the last day of school, and all FCPS schools dismiss early. Lemon Road will dismiss at 12:55 PM, and our front office will close at 1:30 so that all staff can attend our year-end celebration. 

Have a great final week of the 2022-23 school year!

Field Day - Tuesday

Each grade level will have a half day Field Day Tuesday run by staff and volunteers.  This is one of our favorite days of the year, but we need your help to ensure all students are prepared for the day!  Remember to pack your child's lunch unless you pre-ordered a bagged lunch from the cafeteria. 

Please have your child: 

- wear a bathing suit or clothing that can get wet

- bring a hat 

- wear closed toed sneakers that can get wet

- bring a full water bottle (students may refill throughout)

- K - 3 students apply sunscreen at home; 4-6 grade students may bring to apply for their afternoon

- bring a complete change of clothes packed in a separate plastic bag within their backpack including socks & shoes

If you are interested in volunteering, sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090a4ea5ae2aa3f49-lemon#/ 

Rising 4th - 6th Grade Instrument Preferences

Parents of ALL rising 4th, 5th and 6th grade students should submit the form below to indicate your child's participation in Band or Strings for 2023-2024. The form should be submitted even if your child will not be participating in Band or Strings. Please fill out this form no later than June 14, 2023.

Padres de los estudiantes que entraran a los grados 4, 5 y 6 deben llenar este formulario para indicar la participación de su estudiante en las clases de banda u orquesta para el año escolar 2023-2024. Este formulario debe ser llenado aún cuando elija que no participara.

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LRES PTA Updates

One last week to go until summer! We hope you are looking forward to it and that your children are excited for all the fun activities planned this week!

• Order your School Supplies now - the new school year will be here before we know it! Plan ahead by ordering next years school supplies through the PTA's vendor. Supplies ordered before July 31st will be delivered to your child's new classroom ready for the start of the new year. Each purchase also helps support the PTA's year round programs including our student scholarship fund. You can place your order here http://www.campussurvivalkits.com/lemonroad

• Got an event idea or some feedback for the PTA? Want to get involved next year? We are planning events and committees for next year so now is a great time to let us know what you think we did well this year, where we can improve or what we are missing - and it's a great time to have a conversation about how you can get more involved in the new school year! Email us at [email protected] to share your ideas on how we can make 2023-2024 an even better Lemon Road year!

• Keep in touch over the summer! A great way to keep up to date with PTA planning and activities is to follow us on social media. 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LemonRoadElementaryPTA/
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/lemon.roadpta?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/lemonroadpta

Summer Activity Board

Lions can stay connected and engaged with the Lemon Road Summer Activity Board.    Students can complete and mark off as many activities as they can and return the board to their classroom teacher by Monday, August 28, 2023.  Paper copies of the board were in last week's Wednesday folder. Digital copies of the board can be found on Schoology and should be “Shared” with Ms. Burke at [email protected].     All participants will be entered into grade-level drawings and will be recognized on the morning news. We hope all Lions will participate!  

Upcoming Important Dates

• Monday, June 12:  B Week; Student Leadership Picnic; Grades 5 & 6 Device Collection 
• Tuesday, June 13: Field Day
• Wednesday, June 14:  Wacky Wednesday (Beach Day); Kindergarten Class Parties & Processional; Grades 3 & 4 Device Collection
• Thursday, June 15:  Sixth Grade Day & Grades 1 - 5 Class Parties
• Friday, June 16:  Last Day of School;  Early Release (12:55 PM); K - 4 Awards Ceremonies; 5 - 6 Awards & Promotion (10:30)

FCPS School Year Calendar for 2023 - 2024

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Lemon Road Field Day Update

Based on the anticipated air quality tomorrow, Lemon Road will postpone our plans for Field Day until Tuesday, June 13.  Our kindergarten - third graders will participate in the morning and fourth - sixth graders will participate in the afternoon.  Please plan to send in dry clothes, bathing suit, water, hat, sunscreen, and shoes accordingly.  If we need to adjust plans due to air quality, we will update next week.

Tomorrow, students will have specials and lunch like a typical Friday (tacos will be served rather than pizza).  Next Tuesday, on field day, pre-purchased lunches will be bagged and delivered to the classroom.  

We still need volunteers to make field day a success.  Please consider volunteering for the AM or PM shift if you are able using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090a4ea5ae2aa3f49-lemon#/ 

Thank you for supporting our end of year events!  

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Message from Mrs. Castillo

I hope you had a good weekend! It is hard to believe that there are only ten days of school remaining in this school year. On Friday, we hosted previous Lemon Road students who are graduating Wednesday as a part of Marshall High School's Class of 2023. Tomorrow, we welcome our McLean High School graduates as well.  

This Friday is Field Day. A big thank you to Mr. Van Trees and Mr. Hickman who plan this day of great fun each year and parent volunteers. 

As a reminder to families, all library books are due now If your child has medication in the School Health Room, a parent must come to Lemon Road by Friday, June 16 to pick up the medication. 

The Edge - Team Building with GMU

All classes will have their second team building day in collaboration with George Mason University's The Edge program.  The schedule is listed below.  On your child's day, please be sure they dress to be outside for 80 minutes (shorts, sneakers, and a breathable shirt) and bring both a full water bottle and hat.  Students will rotate in small groups between stations reinforcing the Portrait of a Graduate attributes.  

Preparing for Field Day

Each grade level will have a half day Field Day event on Friday run by staff and volunteers.  This is one of our favorite days of the year, but we need your help to ensure all students are prepared for the day!

Please have your children: 

- wear a bathing suit or clothing that can get wet

- bring a hat 

- wear closed toed sneakers that can get wet

- bring a full water bottle (students may refill throughout)

- K - 3 students apply sunscreen at home; 4-6 grade students may bring to apply for their afternoon

- bring a complete change of clothes packed in a separate plastic bag within their backpack including socks & shoes

If you are interested in volunteering, sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090a4ea5ae2aa3f49-lemon#/ 

LRES PTA Updates

Thank you for coming out for our last PTA Community event of the year on Friday - we hope everyone had fun! 

Each year the Lemon Road PTA Board are honored to select one winner of the Carolyn Miller Spirit of Generosity Award to celebrate the contributions made by Dr. Miller during her time as Principal of LRES and the culture of inclusivity and positivity she fostered. Nominations are now open and close on June 5th. For more detail on the award criteria and to complete your nomination please click here https://forms.gle/Qqh8SkMwxxAuXYFm6.

Order your School Supplies now - the new school year will be on us before we know it! Supplies ordered before July 31st will be delivered to your child's new classroom ready for the start of the new year. Each purchase also helps support the PTA's year round programs including our student scholarship fund. You can place your order here - http://www.campussurvivalkits.com/lemonroad

Keep in touch over the summer! A great way to keep up to date with PTA planning and activities is to follow us on social media. 

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LemonRoadElementaryPTA/
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/lemon.roadpta?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/lemonroadpta

Upcoming Important Events

• Monday, June 5: A Week; The Edge Program; Band/Strings Recruitment; Last Day for Dr. Miller Award Nominations
• Tuesday, June 6: The Edge Program; Band/Strings Recruitment 
• Wednesday, June 7: The Edge Program; Therapy Dog Visit @ 11am; Band/Strings Recruitment; The Healthy Table Farmer’s Market (final visit); Mentor EOY Celebration; Marshall HS Graduation  
• Thursday, June 8: Grade 6 Kilmer Visit; Band/Strings Recruitment 
• Friday, June 9:  Field Day; Preschool - Grade 2 Device Collection
• Monday, June 12:  B Week; Student Leadership Picnic; Grades 5 & 6 Device Collection 
• Wednesday, June 14:  Wacky Wednesday (Beach Day); Kindergarten Class Parties & Processional; Grades 3 & 4 Device Collection
• Thursday, June 15:  Sixth Grade Day & Class Parties
• Friday, June 16:  Last Day of School;  Early Release; K - 4 Awards Ceremonies; 5 - 6 Awards & Promotion (10:30)

FCPS School Year Calendar for 2023 - 2024

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