LRES Community News 5.5.24

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Message from Mrs. Castillo

Spring is in full swing!  Be sure to check the weather and send your child to school with layers this week - especially when testing! 

Mrs. Callanen's 4th Grade Class participated in a Global Classroom Project collaborating with a teacher and class in Finland this year.  See photos above when two students explained their project at the showcase last week!  

See below for pictures of our 5th graders and 2nd graders sharing their recent writing projects in the classroom last week.  Both grade levels had a great experience using their communication skills to share and listen!  

Updates from the PTA

Staff & Teacher Appreciation Week will be celebrated at Lemon Road from May 6-10th and this year we are channeling our inner Swifties! We are excited to start showering our staff with love on Monday but it’s not too late to get involved and support where you can with time, money, or donations - all support is appreciated! Thank you!

Our May PTA Meeting will be on the 15th and will feature LRES alumni discussing the move to Middle School plus the Principals of both Longfellow and Kilmer - we strongly encourage our 5th and 6th grade families in particular to attend this meeting and bring your children so they get a chance to ask any questions they may have! The meeting is at 6:30pm in the Cafeteria with limited child care provided.

Lemon Road goes to DC United! Join us at Audi Field to cheer on DC United on May 25th - tickets are limited and are on sale now https://app.memberhub.gives/dcunited/Campaign/Details

Outdoor Education Happenings

Come plant and clean-up our gardens for Mother’s (Earth) Day!  Meet at the blacktop behind the school on Friday, May 10th from 3:00-5:00 p.m.  Please remember to bring a hat and water bottle, gloves can be provided.  All Lemon Road families are welcome to join and this is a service hour opportunity for 6th graders!!

Positivity Project: Leadership

Next week, our school community will be focusing on the character strength of Leadership. Leadership means you value each member of your group and inspire people to do their best.

Leadership can be both formal and informal. It is concerned with getting others to do what needs to be done while maintaining group morale to ensure readiness to act in the future. This character strength’s focus is on the personal qualities of leaders rather than the practice of leadership. These qualities include the ability to understand others and inspire them toward a common goal, the capacity to mitigate conflict and mold consensus, and the desire to lead other people.

Bike to School Day - May 8

Lemon Road is joining groups around the world to celebrate the benefits of walking and bicycling on Wednesday, May 8. Ride your bike, scooter, roller skates, or wear your favorite walking shoes and WALK and ROLL with us to school!  Hike it.  Bike it.  You'll like it!♥

FCPS News ICYMI

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

  • FCPS Summer Extravaganza
  • Required Immunizations for Rising 7th and 12th Graders
  • No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students

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

Upcoming Important Dates

Monday, May 6: A Week; Grade 2 Field Trip; Staff Appreciation Week – Sweet Frog Truck; POG Night Raffle Winner Treats; May SCA Meeting; 5th Grade Reading SOL Makeups

Tuesday, May 7: Staff Appreciation Week – Full Breakfast in Library

Wednesday, May 8: Bike to School Day; 4th & 6th Grade Reading SOLs; PE Bike Unit BEGINS for 3rd - 6th graders; Staff Appreciation Week Gift Bags from PTA

Thursday, May 9: Staff Appreciation Week – Duck Donuts Truck; 3rd & 5th Grade SOLs; Specials Switch for Grades 5 & 6

Friday, May 10: Staff Appreciation Week – Lunch in the Library; Principal & AP for the Day; LRES Gardening Opportunity 3 - 5 PM

Monday, May 13: B Week; 5th Grade Science Makeups 

Wednesday, May 15: 3rd & 5th Grade Math SOLs; PTA Meeting 

Thursday, May 16: 4th & 6th Grade Math SOLs

Friday, May 17: Trout Release Trip; 1st Grade Field Trip; Polo Day 

Saturday, May 18: Girls on the Run 5K

Monday, May 20: A Week; SOL 3-6 Math Makeups

Thursday, May 23: LRES Evening of the Arts & Concert (5:00-7:30 PM)

Friday, May 24: LRES Spring Concert (9 AM)

Saturday, May 25: Lemon Road - DC United Game

Monday, May 27: NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day

Friday, May 31: Freaky Friday - Skittles Day; Last day of PE Bike Unit; Kindergarten Family Engagement Event (8:45 AM); PTA Ice-cream Social 

Wednesday, June 5: Student Leadership Picnic in Courtyard

Friday, June 7: Field Day

Wednesday, June 12: Last Day of School: 12:55 Dismissal

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Message from Mrs. Castillo

Last week, Lemon Road celebrated Earth Week!  Thank you to all students and staff for dressing each day to represent the colored themes.  It matters!

On Tuesday, the Lemon Road staff had the opportunity to say thank you to our parent volunteers who have helped in the classrooms, throughout the school, and through the PTA with a breakfast.  We appreciate the partnership we have with our parents and hope you will continue to support! 

Lemon Road also held our Level IV Orientation where our teachers and select students welcomed families from local schools to Lemon Road to share about our school and community culture.  Finally, on Friday, Ms. Albright, Mrs. Argodale, and Mrs. Argue shared with our parents the work we have done towards Portrait of a Graduate Presentations of Learning.  Thank you to everyone who could attend!

Yesterday, select Lemon Road 6th graders joined choral students and directors from around the county for the annual All County Chorus Festival!  It was a gorgeous event and we are proud of our student singers!  

Parent Reminders:

 

Bicycle PE Unit - Grades 3 - 6

Lemon Road Families,

We are excited to share that we will be starting our bike riding unit in PE for 3rd - 6th grade students. It will begin May 6th and end on May 31st.

We will take all precautions to make sure that your children will be safe the entire time they ride including: wearing hairnets & helmets and teaching students proper bike safety.

Having a properly fitted helmet is critical in keeping students safe, so we ask that students with long hair wear it in a way that a helmet can still fit properly (for example, a low ponytail instead of a high ponytail). Students may bring their own helmet to use during PE.  Lastly, we ask that students don’t wear long dresses, excessively baggy clothing, or sandals on PE days to ensure safe riding.  Thank you for helping your child have the most success possible in this new PE unit!

If your child would like to use their own bike during their PE class, we ask that they ride it to school and lock it on the bike rack next to the trailers in the back of the school (rather than in the front).  

Mr. Hickman and Mr. Van Trees

Lemon Road PE Teachers

LRES PTA Updates

The Roarin’ Raffle winners were announced on Friday during school and the PTA will be contacting the winners in the next week!

Staff & Teacher Appreciation Week will be celebrated at Lemon Road May 6-10th and this year we are channeling our inner Swifties! Hopefully you have seen the flyer overviewing the fun things planned for our amazing staff BUT we need your help to make it happen.  Please support where you can with time, money, donations etc. - all support is appreciated! Thank you!

  1. Purchase items for staff gift bags 
  2. Volunteer your time or donate food for the staff breakfast 
  3. Donate money to help fill in all appreciation opportunities  
Positivity Project: Enthusiasm

This week, we will focus on the character strength enthusiasm!  This means you approach life with excitement and energy. You energize people around you. Enthusiasm is the ability to bring life and excitement to different situations. It often leads to a higher level of involvement and engagement both for individuals and for groups. These people are often identified as early leaders and innovators as a result of their outward excitement about a task or project.

See above for some students and staff enthusiastic about animal print day! 

FCPS News ICYMI

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

  • Community Forums on Middle School Start Times
  • Weigh in on School Health Services
  • FCPS Shines Bright With Continued ENERGY STAR® Recognition

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

Upcoming Important Dates

Monday, April 29: B Week

Wednesday, May 1: 5th Grade Reading SOL; Specials Schedule Switch for Grades 5 & 6

Thursday, May 2: PALS Visit 11-12PM

Friday, May 3: Orthodox Good Friday; Student Holiday

Monday, May 6: A Week; Staff Appreciation Week; May SCA Meeting; 5th Grade Reading SOL Makeups; 2nd Grade Field Trip 

Tuesday, May 7: Staff Appreciation Week – Breakfast in Library

Wednesday, May 8: 4th & 6th Grade Reading SOLs; Staff Appreciation Week

Thursday, May 9: Staff Appreciation Week; 3rd & 5th Grade SOLs; Specials Schedule Switch for Grades 5 & 6

Friday, May 10: Staff Appreciation Week – Staff Luncheon; Principal & AP for the Day (Roaring Raffle Winners)

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LRES Principals Coffee Friday

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Quarter 4 Principals Coffee

Join Lemon Road teachers and staff this FRIDAY beginning at 8:15 in the cafeteria to learn about work is happening each day with your children about Portrait of a Graduate.  This year, all students are curating a portfolio of evidence of one or more attributes which is the next step towards the FCPS county-wide goal of presenting about individual growth in POG attributes.  During our time together, we will also talk about SOL and end of year testing plans and highlight all the fun events planned to close out the 2023 - 2024 school year!  Refreshments will be served and we look forward to connecting with you.  For parents that wish to join by Zoom, the log in information is below:

 

Ashley Castillo is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: LRES Quarter 4 Principals Coffee

Time: Apr 26, 2024 08:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting: https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/96068427982

Meeting ID: 960 6842 7982

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Upcoming Important Dates

Thursday, April 25: Earth Week - Wear Red; Advanced Academics Level IV Open House @ 6pm

Friday, April 26:  Earth Week - Freaky Friday - Animal Print or Nature Day; Quarter 4 Principals Coffee (POG POL); All County Chorus Festival Rehearsal

Saturday, April 27: All County Chorus Festival

Monday, April 29: B Week

Wednesday, May 1: 5th Grade Reading SOL

Thursday, May 2: PALS Visit 11-12PM

Friday, May 3: Orthodox Good Friday; Student Holiday; Teacher Work Day

Monday, May 6: Staff Appreciation Week; May SCA Meeting @ 8:20AM; 5th Grade Reading SOL Makeups; 2nd Grade Field Trip 

Wednesday, May 8: 4th & 6th Grade Reading SOLs

Thursday, May 9: 3rd Grade Reading & 5th Grade Science SOLs

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LRES Community News 4.21.24

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Message from Mrs. Castillo

This spring is off to a BUSY start!  This week alone, our 5th graders went to Luray Caverns for their field trip, we hosted our Kindergarten Orientation, wore purple in appreciation of our military families, showed off our creativity at the Marshall Pyramid Art Show, hosted our 2nd grade families for a Geometry Zoo, tried out unfair games with families at a Probability Fair, and welcomed the ENTIRE community to the PTA Spring Fair!  I hope you enjoy looking through the pictures as much as we enjoyed taking them!  

This week, we hope you will join us as we celebrate EARTH Week!  Tomorrow, all students and staff should wear green to make a difference.  We also welcome ALL parents and guardians to stop in at 8:15 on Friday for refreshments and our final Principals Coffee for the school year.  

Parent Reminders:

LRES PTA Updates

We have to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who volunteered at, donated to and/or attended our Spring Fair this weekend - we hope you had an amazing time!

  • The Roarin’ Raffle winners will be announced next week and we will contact you direct to arrange getting your prizes to you - good luck everyone!
  • Staff & Teacher Appreciation Week will be celebrated at Lemon Road from May 6-10th and this year we are channeling our inner Swifties! Hopefully you have seen the flyer sharing the fun things we have planned for our amazing staff BUT we need your help to make it happen.  PLEASE support where you can with time, money, donations, etc. - all support is very much appreciated! Thank you!
    • Purchase items for staff gift bags 
    • Volunteer your time or donate food for the staff breakfast  
    • Donate money to help throughout the week
    •  If you have a student who loves to make friendship bracelets we will be collecting in bracelets made for the staff by students from April 20th! 
Quarter 4 Principals Coffee

Join LRES staff this FRIDAY beginning at 8:15 in the cafeteria to talk with teachers about what work is happening each day with your students around Portrait of a Graduate.  This year, all students are curating a portfolio of evidence of one or more attributes which is the next step towards the FCPS county-wide goal of presenting about individual growth in POG attributes.  During our time together, we will also talk about SOL and end of year testing plans and highlight all the fun events planned to close out the 2023 - 2024 school year!  Refreshments will be served and we look forward to connecting with you.  

Positivity Project: Appreciation of Beauty and Excellence

Appreciation of beauty and excellence is the ability to identify and enjoy that which is admirable in the world. There are three types of goodness in which positive psychology focuses: physical beauty (e.g. a sunset, song, or building); an exceptional skill or talent; and moral goodness (e.g. a character strength). Appreciating beauty and excellence helps an individual experience positive emotions and connect to the world around him/her. It’s an outward facing strength, meaning the individual is focused on the world outside his/her head. Those who appreciate beauty and excellence make their lives more enjoyable by being able to see the world with fresh eyes. “Put yourself in the way of beauty” - Cheryl Strayed. 

FCPS News ICYMI

In case you missed it, check out FCPS News for updates on: 

  • Spring Assessments
  • SEL Screener Results
  • Portrait of a Graduate (POG) work in FCPS
  • Family Summit at Marshall High School
  • FCPS Literacy Partnership with the Smithsonian
  • Early Intervention Programs
  • Job Opportunities in FCPS
Upcoming Important Dates

Monday, April 22: A Week; Earth Week - Wear Green

Tuesday, April 23: Earth Week - Wear Blue; Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast (8:15 AM); Grade 6 Kilmer MS Field Trip

Wednesday, April 24: Earth Week - Wear White

Thursday, April 25: Earth Week - Wear Red; Advanced Academics Level IV Open House @ 6pm

Friday, April 26:  Earth Week - Freaky Friday - Animal Print or Nature Day; Quarter 4 Principals Coffee (POG POL); All County Chorus Festival Rehearsal

Saturday, April 27: All County Chorus Festival

Monday, April 29: B Week

Wednesday, May 1: 5th Grade Reading SOL

Thursday, May 2: PALS Visit 11-12PM

Friday, May 3: Orthodox Good Friday; Student Holiday; Teacher Work Day

Monday, May 6: Staff Appreciation Week; May SCA Meeting @ 8:20AM; 5th Grade Reading SOL Makeups; 2nd Grade Field Trip 

Wednesday, May 8: 4th & 6th Grade Reading SOLs

Thursday, May 9: 3rd Grade Reading & 5th Grade Science SOLs

Calendar for 2023-24 School Year (for a printable version)

Calendar for 2024-25 School Year (for a printable version)

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Message from Mrs. Castillo

What an awesome week!  We began by experiencing the Solar Eclipse on Monday and closed out with our annual Portrait of a Graduate (POG) Night on Thursday.  If you missed POG Night, be sure to ask your child how they have demonstrated one of the POG attributes recently or what work they have begun to put in their portfolio for the year.  We will draw names of students that turned in their POG Night activity card for special prizes on the news next week.  

You will be able to view your child's Quarter 3 Progress Report in ParentVue on Monday. Please reach out to your child's teacher with any questions. Lemon Road will send home a paper copy of the final progress report at the end of the year.  

On Wednesday, we invite your family to join us in recognizing the sacrifices, and contributions of our military-connected students and their families as we celebrate the Month of the Military Child. One of the most visible displays of support for military-connected youth occurs on Purple Up Day, a day dedicated to showing appreciation by wearing purple – to represent the combined colors of branches of the military.

Speaking of color coordination, we also hope your family will join us for an Earth Spirit Week next week as we reflect on our planet and our responsibility to protect it.

Lastly, this Thursday evening we have some very creative students showing off their art work in the Marshall Pyramid Art Show at Marshall HS. Stop over if you have a moment to see their great work!

Parent Reminders:

Bike Safety

We love that so many of our students walk or bike to school and encourage this extra physical activity each day.  Unfortunately two bikes have gone missing from school grounds during the day.  We have alerted FCPS Security and will be extra vigilant with supervision, however we wanted to make parents aware in case they wanted to send their child with a bike lock.  If anyone has seen the bike above, please let Mrs. Castillo know ([email protected]).  We are excited that our 3rd - 6th graders will actually participate in a biking unit next month as a part of PE and look forward to this new instructional unit!  

Return Solar Eclipse Glasses

Send your gently used, unwanted solar eclipse glasses to school. We’re collecting them to send to a school in South America for their October 2 annular eclipse. Send them for reuse and support other students safely viewing the awesome astronomical events this year. (Drop box on the table by Mrs. Busch’s classroom.)

Positivity Project: Purpose

 

 

This week, we are focusing on Purpose. You have beliefs about the meaning of life and your life’s purpose. You seek to be part of something greater than yourself.

“Regardless of whatever I do, I know my purpose is to make a difference in people’s lives.”  ~Tim Tebow

Questions you might enjoy talking about:

  • Do you ever wonder what your purpose is?
  • What kind of person do you want to be? What things could you be doing now to enhance the life of those around you?
  • What gifts, talents, and ideas do you have that you want to share?
LRES PTA Updates

The PTA Spring Fair is coming on April 20th from 10-3 pm. We will have inflatables, a climbing wall, food trucks, games, a bake sale, as well as our Roaring Raffle! We have amazing raffle prizes this year from our teachers and the local community with something for everyone! Adults and children under 5 attend for free, but all school aged children need a bracelet to attend.  Buy your bracelet now at the pre-sale price of $20 (presale ends 4.16)! 

Consider helping with the event - this requires volunteers to make it happen!! 

Our April PTA Meeting will be on April 17th featuring Ms. Burke discussing literacy and library events over the summer as well as Mrs. Norton talking about upcoming Art shows and opportunities at Lemon Road. This meeting will be fully virtual.  Video call link: https://meet.google.com/gid-kaxf-myx 

Staff & Teacher Appreciation Week will be celebrated at Lemon Road from May 6-10th. More information will be shared next week but if you have a student who loves to make friendship bracelets we will be collecting in bracelets made for the staff by students.

Thank you LRES PTA

A huge thank you from our teachers & staff to our PTA and parents.  Each month, our PTA organizes a creative and generous spread in the lounge for our teachers.  Check out the treats our staff enjoyed to celebrate the eclipse!  Thank you for your continued support of the staff!  It means so much to us.  

Dr. Bussey Memorial Equity Award

Nominations are open for the 2024 Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award.  The Minority Student Achievement Oversight Committee (MSAOC) sponsors this award to honor the legacy of Dr. Bussey, a founding member of the MSAOC and a longtime advocate for students and families.  

This award recognizes staff or community members who have demonstrated significant and impactful efforts to improve the educational experiences and outcomes of students from groups who are marginalized or underserved.

Any FCPS employee, student, or community member can nominate an individual or group for the award. All nomination materials must be submitted by Wednesday, May 1st, 2024.  The winner will be recognized at the FCPS Equity Symposium.

Full details and the nomination information form can be found at the Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award website

FCPS News ICYMI

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

  • Webinars and Events for Families
  • FCPS Is One of the Best Communities for Music Education

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

School Health Services Survey

The Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) employs school health aides and public health nurses who provide school health services to the students in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS).  To determine the quality of these services, a survey has been developed by the FCHD to be shared with all parents or guardians of FCPS students. The survey window is April 15 - April 26, 2024.  Survey link: www.redcap.link/FCHDSchoolHealthSurvey.

Upcoming Important Dates

Monday, April 15: B Week; Grade 5 Field Trip to Luray Caverns; Kindergarten Orientation (9:00-10:30)

Wednesday, April 17: Purple UP Day: Celebrating our military students; PTA General Meeting (virtual)

Thursday, April 18: Student Environmental Action Showcase; Marshall Pyramid Art Show 6 - 7:30 pm

Friday, April 19: 👕POLO Day; Caccavale/Doble Probability Fair

Saturday, April 20: 🌸LRES PTA Spring Fair

Monday, April 22: A Week; Earth Week - Wear Green

Tuesday, April 23: Earth Week - Wear Blue; Grade 6 Kilmer MS Field Trip; Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast (8:15 AM)

Wednesday, April 24: Earth Week - Wear White

Thursday, April 25: Earth Week - Wear Red; Level IV Advanced Academics Open House 6 pm

Friday, April 26: Earth Week – Freaky Friday – Animal Print or Nature Day; Quarter 4 Principals Coffee (POG POL); All County Chorus

May 6-10th: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week

Calendar for 2023-24 School Year (for a printable version)

Calendar for 2024-25 School Year (for a printable version)

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Message from Mrs. Castillo

It was a great week to welcome back our lions for the 4th quarter of the 2023 - 2024 school year.  There is a LOT going on for the rest of the year.  Please make attending school on time everyday a priority for your family.  Students are expected to be in their classroom by 8:15 AM each day.  We miss your child when they are absent or tardy!  Check out FCPS attendance information here.  

Congratulations to our students who have recently competed in regional chess competitions and been so successful!  Thank you for bringing in your trophies so we can highlight your accomplishments with the school!  

This month is the Month of the Military Child!  Lemon Road was proudly awarded the Purple Star designation this fall.  The designation is awarded to schools that have demonstrated their commitment to meeting the needs of military-connected students and their families.  Thank you to those families for your service and support.  We are so happy to have you as a part of our Lemon Road community for as long as you are here.  April 17th is Purple Up! Day, please join us in wearing purple to honor our military families.  

This week was National Assistant Principal Week!  Thank you to Ms.Ulsh for all you do at Lemon Road!  

Parent Reminders:

Solar Eclipse - Monday

A solar eclipse is happening tomorrow afternoon, April 8, 2024. It's a rare and exciting astronomical phenomenon and one that requires important safety reminders.  Looking directly at the sun, even during an eclipse, can permanently damage your eyes. 

At Lemon Road, we plan to provide donated approved eyeglasses from the National Science Foundation so all students and staff can safely view the eclipse.  Some classes will go out after 2 PM to view the early phases of the eclipse, however the peak will occur around 3:20, after our dismissal.  Parents are also welcome to send in appropriate glasses if you have them for your child.  Even with approved eyewear, if you prefer your child remain indoors between 2:00 and dismissal, please email your child's teacher before noon tomorrow.  

Here are some important reminders:

  • Don't look at the sun without approved eyewear. This applies to students and staff, and we encourage you to reinforce it at home. 
  • Regular sunglasses are not good enough. We will be providing eyewear that has been approved for viewing.
  • Eclipse timing: The eclipse starts around 2:04 p.m., peaks at 3:20 p.m., and ends around 4:32 p.m. Please remind your child that they cannot look at the sun during dismissal without protective eyewear.  

For more details, visit the FCPS Solar Eclipse webpage.

Portrait of a Graduate Night

Every Lemon Road student is working towards mastery of Portrait of a Graduate (POG) attributes.  This year, our goal is that all students will help curate a portfolio of artifacts demonstrating their growth in one or more attributes. To find out more about the POG attributes, join us at POG Night on Thursday, April 11 - the theme for the night is "POG Heist".  This event will be a fun and interactive way for families to learn about and celebrate the Portrait of a Graduate attributes through games, challenges, and other activities.

LRES PTA Updates
  • The PTA Spring Fair will be on April 20th from 10-3. We will have inflatables, a climbing wall, food trucks, games, a bake sale and more as well as our Roaring Raffle! Flyers came home in folders this week. Adults and children 4 and under attend for free but all school aged children need a bracelet to attend - buy your bracelets now at the pre-sale price of $20 and please consider volunteering with the event - this is a big one and needs a lot of volunteers to make it happen!! 
  • Our April PTA Meeting will be on April 17th and will feature Ms. Burke discussing literacy at LRES and library events over the summer and Mrs. Norton talking about upcoming Art shows and opportunities at Lemon Road. This meeting will be fully virtual.
  • Staff & Teacher Appreciation Week will be celebrated at Lemon Road from May 6-10th. More information will be shared soon but if you have a student who loves to make friendship bracelets we will be collecting bracelets made for the staff by students from April 15th! 
Dr. Bussey Memorial Equity Award

Nominations are open for the 2024 Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award.  The Minority Student Achievement Oversight Committee (MSAOC) sponsors this award to honor the legacy of Dr. Bussey, a founding member of the MSAOC and a longtime advocate for students and families.  

This award recognizes staff or community members who have demonstrated significant and impactful efforts to improve the educational experiences and outcomes of students from groups who are marginalized or underserved.

Any FCPS employee, student, or community member can nominate an individual or group for the award. All nomination materials must be submitted by Wednesday, May 1st, 2024.  The winner will be recognized at the FCPS Equity Symposium.

Full details and the nomination information form can be found at the Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award website

Free On-Demand Online Tutoring

Does your child need homework help or feedback on their writing? How about a practice quiz to get ready for a test?  FCPS students who’ve used Tutor.com have provided positive feedback:

    • “This tutor was very helpful! She didn't tell me the answers. When needed, she helped me solve them! She was very kind and she really helped me!” –Elementary Math Student
    • “This was an awesome tutor! She explained why I needed to do specific steps, and she gave me practice problems! Best tutor I have had!” –IB Chemistry Student

Unless they’ve been opted out, students can access Tutor.com through Schoology. Every session is personalized to meet students’ needs from remedial to advanced levels. Sessions focus on conceptual learning and critical thinking—not quick answers.

Learn more on FCPS’ Tutor.com webpage.

Upcoming Important Dates

Monday, April 8: A Week; Wear Green to represent Global & Ethical Citizen;  SCA Meeting; Kindergarten Zoo Trip; Solar Eclipse 2:04 - 4:32 (Peak at 3:20 PM)

Tuesday, April 9: Wear Blue to represent Creative & Critical Thinking

Wednesday, April 10: School Holiday - Happy Eid!

Thursday April 11: Wear Purple to represent being Goal Directed; Grade 5 IRW Assessment; PALS Dog Visit; Family Night at Lemon Road with Portrait of a Graduate events (5:30 - 7:00)

Friday, April 12: Grades 3 & 5 Field Trip to The Alden; PTA Board Meeting

Monday, April 15: B Week; Grade 5 Field Trip to Luray Caverns; Kindergarten Orientation (9:00-10:30)

Wednesday, April 17: Purple UP Day: Celebrating our military students; PTA General Meeting (virtual)

Thursday, April 18: Marshall Pyramid Art Show 6 - 8 pm

Friday, April 19: 👕POLO Day; Caccavale/Doble Probability Fair

Saturday, April 20: 🌸LRES PTA Spring Fair

Monday, April 22:A Week; Earth Week - Wear Green

Tuesday, April 23: Earth Week - Wear Blue; Grade 6 Kilmer MS Field Trip

Wednesday, April 24: Earth Week - Wear White

Thursday, April 25: Earth Week - Wear Red; Level IV Advanced Academics Open House 6 pm

May 6-10th: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week

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Message from Mrs. Castillo

We hope you and your family are enjoying a relaxing time over Spring Break!. Before break our 5th & 6th graders participated in the 3v3 basketball tournament and our 4th graders attended their field trip to the Baltimore Aquarium - it was a fun week!

We are excited to welcome our students back on April 3rd.   This marks the beginning of the 4th quarter of the school year.  Quarter 3 Progress Reports will be available via SIS ParentVue starting on Monday, April 15, unless otherwise requested by the parents. Paper copies are being sent home for quarter 1 and the final report. 

Parent Reminders:

School-based AAP Referrals

Spring referrals for school-based AAP services (part-time or subject specific) are due to Avery Straw via email at [email protected] by April 15, 2024. Forms can be found here. Further information can be found here. 

April - Month of the Military Child

We invite the Lemon Road community to recognize the resilience of our military-connected children during April, the Month of the Military Child! Every year we take this opportunity to celebrate our military-connected children and thank them for their service as part of a military family.  Lemon Road earned a purple star this year and joined the 68 other FCPS schools with this recognition.  We look forward to wearing purple on  Purple Up Day (April 17, 2024) as a school community.

Spring SOL Dates Spring Portraits Available

Spring Portraits are now available to view and order online! Parents of those photographed should have received an e-proof. All orders will include free shipping for the next two weeks until April 12.  Parent questions/concerns can be sent to [email protected].  Use the link and enter your child’s Student ID number as the online code.  

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Portrait of a Graduate Night

Every Lemon Road student is working towards mastery of Portrait of a Graduate (POG) attributes.  This year, our goal is that all students will help curate a portfolio of artifacts demonstrating their growth in one or more attributes. To find out more about the POG attributes, join Lemon Road staff at POG Night on Thursday, April 11 - the theme for the night is "POG Heist".  This event will be a fun and interactive way for families to learn about and celebrate the Portrait of a Graduate attributes through games, challenges, and other activities.

LRES PTA Updates

The PTA Spring Fair will be on April 20th from 10 am - 3 pm. We will have inflatables, a climbing wall, food trucks, games, a bake sale and more as well as our Roaring Raffle! Flyers came home in folders this week. Adults and kids under the age of 5 attend for free but all school aged children need a bracelet to attend. Buy your bracelet now at the pre-sale price of $20 and please sign up to help with the event.

Our PTA meeting on April 17th will feature Ms. Burke, who will talk about literacy at LRES and library events over the summer, as well as Mrs. Norton, who will be talking about the upcoming Art shows and opportunities for parent volunteers at Lemon Road.

Staff Appreciation Week at LRES will be May 6 -10th. More information will be shared after the break but if you have a student who loves to make friendship bracelets we will be collecting bracelets for staff members starting April 15th!

Positivity Project - Humor

This week, we will be focusing on the character strength of HUMOR. A person with the strength of humor is skilled at seeing the funny side of things, bringing smiles and laughter to others. Humor stretches the mind to look at things from different perspectives, keeping people mentally agile and alert. 

Solar Eclipse

The total solar eclipse will take place on Monday, April 8th.  The eclipse will begin around 2:04 p.m. and end at 4:32 p.m. with the maximum eclipse occurring around 3:20 p.m. As the timing overlaps with dismissal, it is crucial that students understand the importance of safe viewing practices. We encourage families to review these Solar Eclipse Resources, especially the eye safety information. We hope everyone takes the opportunity to learn more about this extraordinary natural phenomenon while prioritizing safe solar viewing.

Upcoming Important Dates

Monday, April 1: Teacher Work Day; No School for Students

Tuesday, April 2: School Planning Day; No School for Students

Wednesday, April 3:  B Week; SCA Officer’s Meeting

Friday, April 5: LRES Spirit Wear Day

Monday, April 8: A Week; SCA Meeting (8:25); Kindergarten Zoo Field Trip 

Wednesday, April 10: School Holiday - Happy Eid!

Thursday April 11: PALS Dog Visit; Family Night at Lemon Road with Portrait of a Graduate events 

Friday, April 12: Grades 3 & 5 Field Trip to The Alden

Monday, April 15: Grade 5 Field Trip to Luray Caverns; Kindergarten Orientation (9:00-10:30)

Wednesday, April 17: Purple UP Day: Celebrating our military students; PTA General Meeting 

Thursday, April 18: Marshall Pyramid Art Show 6 - 8 pm

Friday, April 19: 👕POLO Day

Saturday, April 20: 🌸LRES PTA Spring Fair 10 am - 3 pm

Thursday, April 25: Level IV Advanced Academics Open House 6 pm

May 6-10th: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week

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Message from Mrs. Castillo

Thank you for a busy and exciting week!  We had spring picture day, Pi Day, our first SWAP, and a favorite - the Staff Basketball Game!  This week, we look forward to a full week of school before Spring Break. 

Parent Reminders: 

Planning for 2024 - 2025

We are beginning to plan for next year!  Please begin the process by indicating if your child/family will be returning to Lemon Road next fall using this link. We also welcome parent input for placements for the 2024 - 2025 school year.  Note that we cannot make guarantees but will consider your feedback. This form should be completed by April 26, 2024.

As a reminder, kindergarten registration is now open.  Students that turn five prior to September 30, 2024 are eligible to attend kindergarten this fall.  Please reach out to our Student Information Assistant, Ms. Vaughn, at [email protected] to schedule a registration appointment.  Kindergarten Orientation will be held Monday, April 15 at 9:00. You will learn more about the kindergarten curriculum from our staff, and your child will be able to visit classrooms and connect with new friends.  We hope to see many new and returning families on April 15! 

PTA Updates

Huge thanks to everyone who came out to the Basketball Game this Friday! It was so fun and such a great community event! 

Special thanks must go to our staff players, Christophe Vandenbussche, Utpal Shah and Meera Natarajan for organizing the event and to all of our volunteers. 

We couldn’t hold events without the teams to plan them and the community supporting them so THANK YOU ALL.  If you would like to be a part of planning next year's fun please reach out to us at [email protected]!

  • The Lemon Road Eco Defense squad and Ms. Busch will be our guest speakers at this months PTA Meeting on March 20th @6:30pm. This meeting will be fully virtual, use this link to join meet.google.com/bwd-kwhc-sxv 

Mark your calendars now! The PTA Spring Fair will be on April 20th from 10am-3pm (weather allowing!). More information coming out soon!

Portrait of a Graduate NIGHT

Did you know every Lemon Road student is working towards mastery of Portrait of a Graduate (POG) attributes?  This year, our goal is that all students will help curate a portfolio of artifacts demonstrating their growth in one or more attributes. 

To find out more about the POG attributes, join Lemon Road staff at POG Night on Thursday, April 11 - the theme for the night is "POG Heist".  This event will be a fun and interactive way for families to learn about and celebrate the Portrait of a Graduate attributes through games, challenges, and other activities. 

Positivity Project: Fairness

This week our community will focus on fairness.  Fairness is the product of moral judgment – the process by which people determine what is morally right and what is morally wrong. Moral reasoning has been explored and analyzed in two main traditions: the justice reasoning approach and the care reasoning approach. Individuals with this strength might be described as: Respectful, empathetic, just, evenhanded, principled, and moral.

Upcoming Important Dates

Monday, March 18: A Week

Wednesday, March 20: Grade 6 Longfellow MS Visit; Last Day to Collect from Lost & Found; PTA Virtual General Meeting

Thursday, March 21: 3v3 Basketball Tournament (5th & 6th Grades); Grade 4 Field Trip to Baltimore Aquarium

Friday, March 22: End of Quarter 3; Freaky Friday - Silly Sock Day

Monday, March 25-29: Spring Break

Monday, April 1: Teacher Work Day/Student Holiday; B Week

Tuesday, April 2: School Development Day/Student Holiday

Friday, April 5: LRES Spirit Wear Day; Kindergarten Zoo Field Trip 

Monday, April 8: A Week; SCA Meeting 

Wednesday, April 10: School Holiday - Happy Eid

Thursday, April 11: PALS Visit; POG Night

Friday, April 12: Grade 3 & 5 Field Trip to The Alden

Monday, April 15: Grade 5 Field Trip to Luray Caverns; Kindergarten Orientation

Wednesday, April 17: Purple UP Day - Military Child

Thursday, April 18: Marshall Pyramid Art Show 

Friday, April 19: LRES Polo Day

Saturday, April 20: LRES PTA Spring Fair

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Tomorrow: Eco-Defense Free Swap

Tomorrow (Wednesday) after school, our Eco Defense Squad is hosting our first "Free Swap" event in the cafeteria.  This is to support one Eco Defense goal area of reducing how much waste is produced by our school and community.  Any family is able to drop off items (gently used books, toys, and clothing) that they are comfortable giving to another member of our community.  Families may also come between 3:30 - 6:00 to choose "new to you" items to take home and enjoy.  There is no exchange of money at this event - everything is free.  

If you or your child is able to volunteer to support setting up, at the event, or taking remaining items for donation following the event, please use this sign up link.  

Thursday: Club & Student Pictures

Victor O’Neill Studios is returning to Lemon Road on Thursday, March 14 for club photos, individuals, and candid photos throughout the school.  If you would like individual pictures of your child taken on March 14, please complete this google form by 3:00 PM March 13 (tomorrow).  

All 6th graders will be a part of the grade level photo at 2:30 PM.  To pre-order a grade 6 panoramic photo, click this link:  

Students active in clubs (listed with time of photo below) must wear or bring their school polo to participate in their photos for the yearbook.  

8:45 AM

  SCA Officers (Grades 5 & 6)

8:50 AM

  SCA Representatives & Officers (K - 6)

9:05 AM

  News Crew 

9:20 AM

  Trout Team

9:35 AM

  Eco Defense Squad (Grades 4 - 6)

9:50 AM

  Grade 5 Band

10:05 AM

  Grade 6 Band

10:20 AM

  Grade 4 Strings

10:35 AM

  Grade 5 Strings

10:50 AM

  Grade 6 Strings

11:05 AM

  All County Chorus (Grade 6)

11:10 AM

  Chorus (Grades 5 & 6)

11:25 AM

  Patrols

11:40 AM

  Student Ambassadors (Grade 5)

If you have any questions leading up to picture day, please reach out to Victor O’Neill Studios by emailing [email protected] 

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Message from Mrs. Castillo

Our 3rd through 6th graders enjoyed listening and learning about author, Stuart Gibbs.  Thanks to the PTA and Gabby Burke, our librarian for supporting this fantastic opportunity for our students - they loved it!  Not only did Stuart Gibbs present to the students, he also met with our SCA Officers and Student Ambassadors in the library.  

This week, writers in Mrs. Roman's Kindergarten Class shared their recent work with their grown ups.  It was wonderful to hear and see their hard work!

FCPS’ Family Engagement Survey is now open. Parents received an emailed link on March 3 and March 6. Please participate! Your feedback is critical in helping to inform and improve FCPS practices to best support our students. Please check your email for the survey invitation or use this survey link. Get more information on the Family Engagement Survey webpage. 

LRES Parent Reminders:

  • Stop by the Lost & Found!  All items remaining after March 20 will be donated
  • Purchase your child's LRES 2023 - 2024 yearbook
  • Complete this form if you would like your child's individual picture taken by Victor O'Neill Studios on Thursday, March 14
  • Send your child in a polo or with a polo on Thursday, March 14 if they participate in any clubs for their yearbook club photo
  • 6th grade parents, order the 6th grade panoramic photo using this link
Kindergarten Registration & Orientation

As a reminder, kindergarten registration is now open.  Students that turn five prior to September 30, 2024 are eligible to attend kindergarten this fall.  Please reach out to our Student Information Assistant, Ms. Vaughn, at [email protected] to schedule a registration appointment.  As as reminder, Kindergarten Orientation will be held Monday, April 15 at 9:00. You will learn more about the kindergarten curriculum from our staff, and your child will be able to visit classrooms and connect with new friends.  We hope to see many new and returning families on April 15! 

Eco Defense Squad Swap Meet

Are you or our 4-6 grade student interested in volunteering for our Free Swap Meet? Click on the SignUp Genius here.

Positivity Project: Identifying and Appreciating the Good in Others

This week, our students and staff will take time to identify and appreciate the good in others - a core element of the Other People Mindset. Often, it’s easier to blame others for our problems or find flaws in others to use as excuses for our own jealousy, or resentment. The problem is that this negativity usually leads to problems for ourselves. To see the good in others, we must first slow down and take the time to pay attention and look for the intentions behind people’s words and actions. 

PTA Updates

It’s almost time for the loudest event of the Lemon Road year - the annual LRES Staff Basketball Game!!!

  • The annual Lemon Road Basketball Game is this Friday, March 15th! Pre-sale prices end on Tuesday March 12th so buy your tickets now! Tickets will be available at the door for $10. We need the community’s support to help with this event - adult, high school and middle school volunteers and donations are all appreciated! Thank you to all who have already signed up:
  • The Lemon Road Eco Defense Squad and Ms. Busch will be guest speakers at the PTA Meeting on March 20th @6:30pm. This meeting will be virtual, use this link to join meet.google.com/bwd-kwhc-sxv 
  • Support the Eco-Defense squad’s plant and seed sale if you are planning on some spring gardening - order your native plants here! 
  • Mark your calendars now! The PTA Spring Fair will be on April 20th from 10-3pm. More information will be coming out soon!
Planning for 2024 - 2025

We are beginning to plan for next year!  Coming after Spring Break will be a link for parents to share information to help our teachers and staff with class placement.  Please begin the process by indicating if your child/family will be returning to Lemon Road next fall using this link.

FCPS News In Case You Missed It

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

  • Family Engagement Survey
  • Budget
  • Meditation and Silent Reflection Spaces
  • Attendance
  • Summer Camps
  • Solar Eclipse on April 8

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

TJ High School Techstravaganza

Techstravaganza is a free, public, hands-on STEM activity fair for elementary and middle school students in Northern Virginia. Exhibitors range from TJHSST clubs and TWIST volunteers to organizations like NASA SCaN, Art of Problem Solving, George Mason University, American Society of Naval Engineers, and the National Air and Space Museum.

This year, the 20th annual Techstravaganza will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 10 AM to 4 PM at TJHSST. Admission is free, food will be for sale.  The link to the event is here: https://tinyurl.com/techstrav24. More information can be found on the event website:  tjtechstrav.org. 

Upcoming Important Dates

Monday, March 11: B Week; Pep Band Practice

Wednesday, March 13: Eco Defense - SWAP Meet 3:30-6:00 PM

Thursday, March 14: Spring Picture Day; Club & Candid Photos; 6th Grade Panoramic Photo; Polo Day

Friday, March 15: LRES Spirit wear Day; Pep Rally & Staff Basketball Game

Monday, March 18: A Week

Wednesday, March 20: Grade 6 Longfellow MS Visit; Last Day to Collect from Lost & Found; PTA Virtual General Meeting

Thursday, March 21: 3v3 Basketball Tournament (5th & 6th Grades); Grade 4 Field Trip to Baltimore Aquarium

Friday, March 22: End of Quarter 3; Freaky Friday - Silly Socks Day

March 25-29: Spring Break

Monday, April 1: Teacher Work Day; B Week

Tuesday, April 2: School Development Day

Monday, April 8: A Week; SCA Meeting (8:20AM)

Wednesday, April 10: School Holiday 

Thursday, April 11: POG Night

Friday, April 12: Grade 3 & 5 Field Trip (The Alden)

Monday, April 15: Grade 5 Field Trip (Luray Caverns); Kindergarten Orientation (9:00 -10:30 AM)

Wednesday, April 17: Purple UP Day - Military Child

Thursday, April 18: Marshall Pyramid Art Show @ 6-8pm

Friday, April 19: Polo Day

Saturday, April 20: LRES PTA Spring Fair

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Volunteers Needed for Girls on the Run (GOTR)

We are urgently seeking 1 to 2 more volunteers to coach GOTR after school practices. No experience is necessary! Coaches will manage practices (no running required) on Tuesdays and Thursday from 3 - 4:30 pm starting March 8 and ending with our final 5k on the weekend of May 18.  We currently have more girls signed up than we can accommodate, so without additional volunteers, some girls will be unable to participate.  If you are able to help out, please contact Carla Maughlin at [email protected]. Thank you!

Lost & Found Donation Date

Our Lost & Found is overflowing!  It is time to check out items from the Lost & Found.  We will be donating anything not collected by March 20th over Spring Break.  Our staff is returning all labeled items to the classrooms today. All unlabeled items will be organized and available for retrieval until March 20.  

Spring Pictures - March 14

Victor O’Neill Studios is returning to Lemon Road on March 14 for club photos, individuals, and candid photos throughout the school.  If you would like individual pictures of your child taken on March 14, please complete this google form by March 12. 

All 6th graders will be a part of the grade level photo at 8:30 AM.  To pre-order a grade 6 panoramic photo, click this link:  

Students active in clubs must wear or bring their polo to participate in their photos for the yearbook.  Group photos will be taken of the following school clubs:

8:45

  SCA Officers

8:50

  SCA Representatives & Officers

9:05

  News Crew

9:20

  Trout Team

9:35

  Eco Defense Squad

9:50

  Grade 5 Band

10:05

  Grade 6 Band

10:20

  Grade 4 Strings

10:35

  Grade 5 Strings

10:50

  Grade 6 Strings

11:05

  All County Chorus

11:10

  Chorus

11:25

  Patrols

11:40

  Student Ambassadors

If you have any questions leading up to picture day, please reach out to Victor O’Neill Studios by emailing [email protected] 

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Message from Mrs. Castillo

Thank you to our PTA for the delicious treats in the lounge and door to door on Friday for our amazing staff & teachers!  This really welcomed in March at Lemon Road!

Our 2nd graders loved sharing their realistic fiction stories with their grown ups on Friday.  We had a great turnout and the student work was well written!  Thank you to our 6th grade parents who joined our students and staff on their field trip to Philadelphia - this was a long, but fantastic day for our students to experience the American History that they have been learning about.

Please remember that Tuesday is a student holiday. The Fairfax Board of Elections requested that schools be closed on Tuesday, March 5th, to accommodate the administration of the 2024 presidential primary election.  Central offices, school offices, and SACC will remain open. Have a great week!

Spring Pictures - March 14

Victor O’Neill Studios is returning to Lemon Road on March 14 for club photos, individuals, and candid photos throughout the school.  If you would like individual pictures of your child taken on March 14, please complete this google form by March 13. 

All 6th graders will be a part of the grade level photo at 8:30 AM.  To pre-order a grade 6 panoramic photo, click this link:  

Students active in clubs must wear or bring their polo to participate in their photos for the yearbook.  Group photos will be taken of the following school clubs:

8:45

  SCA Officers

8:50

  SCA Representatives & Officers

9:05

  News Crew

9:20

  Trout Team

9:35

  Eco Defense Squad

9:50

  Grade 5 Band

10:05

  Grade 6 Band

10:20

  Grade 4 Strings

10:35

  Grade 5 Strings

10:50

  Grade 6 Strings

11:05

  All County Chorus

11:10

  Chorus

11:25

  Patrols

11:40

  Student Ambassadors

If you have any questions leading up to picture day, please reach out to Victor O’Neill Studios by emailing [email protected] 

Stuart Gibbs Visits Lemon Road

Lemon Road looks forward to welcoming author, Stuart Gibbs to speak to our 3rd - 6th graders this Friday.  Anyone that would like to pre-order his newest book should bring cash or check to the library in advance of his visit.  This is 20% off the list price for his book! 

PTA Updates

The PTA was busy this week treating our wonderful staff to some Spring themed goodies!

FCPS Family Engagement Survey

FCPS’ Family Engagement Survey will open Sunday, March 3rd. Parents/caregivers will receive the survey link via email from independent research firm K12 Insight. Please participate — your feedback is critical in helping to inform and improve practices to best support our students.

Taking this survey will also help strengthen the partnership between your family and your school. When that partnership is strong, students can experience a range of benefits including improved school readiness, higher student achievement, better social skills and behavior, and an increased likelihood of graduating high school.

The survey will take about 10-15 minutes to complete and will be available in 10 languages. Please visit the Family Engagement Survey webpage for more information. Your voice matters!

FCPS News - ICYMI

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

  • Where FCPS Funding Comes From
  • Community Conversation on Fentanyl and Other Drugs
  • FCPS Family Engagement Survey Opens March 3

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

Kindergarten Registration & Orientation

Attending kindergarten provides children with an opportunity to learn and practice the essential social, emotional, problem-solving, and self-regulation skills they will use throughout their lives. Lemon Road will host Kindergarten Orientation on the morning of April 15. During orientation, families can visit classrooms, experience specials, hear about Bridge to Kindergarten (summer program), purchase school supplies, and mark your calendar for our summer events!  Registering your child early helps us plan, so that we have the teachers and resources needed on the first day of school. 

Prepare for registration by gathering documents and completing forms. We are happy to support families with registration and the transition to kindergarten. For more information in other languages, visit FCPS’ Kindergarten Registration webpage.

Upcoming Important Dates

Monday, March 4: A Week; March Full SCA Meeting (8:20)

Tuesday, March 5: Student Holiday; Voting at LRES

Wednesday, March 6: 

Thursday, March 7: PAL Dog Visit (11-12pm)

Friday, March 8: Stuart Gibbs Author Talk Grades 3 - 6 (9:00 - 10:00)

Monday, May 11: B Week

Tuesday, May 12: 

Thursday, March 14: Spring Picture Day; Club & Candid Photos; 6th Grade Panoramic; Polo Day 

Friday, March 15: LRES Spirit wear Day; Tornado Drill; Pep Rally; Staff Basketball Game

Thursday, April 11: POG Night

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Message from Mrs. Castillo

Hope everyone is having a great weekend!  Everyone really got into "Decades Day" while celebrating our February birthdays on Friday.  Next month is silly socks on March 22. 

Our teachers and staff look forward to a full week of learning!  Did you know we are about 1/2 way through the 3rd quarter already?  See last week's newsletter for ways parents can support their child's learning from home.

We have been noticing an uptick of late arrivals in the morning.  All students need to be in the doors by 8:15 to be on time.  Students will be marked tardy if they are not in the building by 8:15 AM.  Students that arrive after 8:15 must be walked in by a parent into the main office.

Parent Reminders:

1.  Don't forget to order your child the Lemon Road 2023 - 2024 yearbook (school code: 26164) 

2. Parents that would like a copy of Stuart Gibbs new book need to return the form in their Wednesday folder by March 3.  

LRES PTA Corner

Thank you to everyone that attended our PTA meeting this week - check out the slide show on MemberHub for more information on the summer camp options discussed!

  • Our Spring spirit wear sale closes on February 29th. Check out the store and show your Lemon Road Spirit! 
  • Announcing! The annual Lemon Road Basketball Game is coming March 15th! This highlight of the year has to be seen to be fully appreciated - buy your tickets now and please check out the signup genius to see how you can support this iconic event! 
  • The Lemon Road Eco Defense Squad are running a plant and seed sale in partnership with the PTA so if you plan on some spring gardening please consider ordering your plants here 
March 5 Presidential Primary

The Fairfax Board of Elections has requested that schools be closed on Tuesday, March 5th, to accommodate the safe and efficient administration of the 2024 presidential primary election.  Therefore, March 5th will be a school holiday for students and a virtual School Planning Day for school staff.

Central and school offices will remain open. SACC will remain open, as on other professional work days. 

Positivity Project: Love of Learning

Next week our school community will be focusing on the character strength of Love of Learning. Love of learning means you master new topics on your own or in school.  Those with a love of learning are intrinsically motivated and engaged in a topic regardless of achieving an external standard. They enjoy learning simply for the sake of learning. They don’t need a prize of a high grade as a reward. Their reward is the process of doing the work and improving.

To practice and encourage the character strength of love of learning 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.

FCPS News ICYMI

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

  • Upcoming Webinars and Events for Families
  • How Students Benefit from CTE Courses
  • Supreme Court Decision Regarding TJHSST

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

Upcoming Important Dates

Monday, February 26: B Week

Tuesday, February 27:  IOWA Testing - Grade 6 Advanced Math

Thursday, February 28: Last day to order Spirit Wear

Friday, March 1: 6th Grade Trip to Philadelphia; LRES Spirit Wear Day

Monday, March 4: A Week; March Full SCA Meeting 

Tuesday, March 5: Student Holiday

Thursday, March 7: PALs Dog Visit 

Friday, March 8: Stuart Gibbs Author Visit (8:30-11:30)

Thursday, March 14: Spring Picture Day (Club Photos, Individual Photos by Request, 6th Grade Photo, Candid Photos); Polos Required for all Club Photos

Friday, March 15: Pep Rally; LRES Staff Basketball Game; LRES Spirit Wear Day

Calendar for 2023-24 School Year (for a printable version)

Calendar for 2024-25 School Year (for a printable version)

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Message from Mrs. Castillo

Last week was full of love, celebrations, and parent visitors to school!  Our lions enjoyed sharing valentines with their classes and teacher - thank you parents for helping your child with this!

We also welcomed parents in grades 1 and 5 on Friday.  Our first graders shared math games with their grown ups while our fifth graders shared their fantasy stories.  Thank you to all who could join. 

A final reminder that Quarter 2 Progress Reports are loaded in Parentvue for all students!

This Friday is Decades Day!  We encourage all students and staff to wear an outfit or accessories from their favorite decade.  We will be taking pictures and celebrating all February birthdays on Friday.

Tomorrow we recognize Presidents' Day and schools are closed.  We look forward to seeing our students on Tuesday! 

Order Your 2023 - 2024 Yearbook

The Lemon Road Yearbook Committee has been busy working on the 2023 - 2024 yearbook!  Don't miss out and your your child's copy today!  

Great Neighborhood Bird Watch

Consider participating in the Great Backyard Bird Watch! This is a global community science event February 16 - 20! 

  1. Decide where you will watch the birds.
  2. Watch birds for 15 minutes or more at least once over the four days. 
  3. Record which birds you see, when you saw them, and where. 
  4. Send in your information so scientists around the world with the Merlin Bird ID  to learn more about what is happening with birds everywhere.

You can also enter your bird list on the eBird website.

PTA Updates

We hope you all had a lovely week celebrating love in all it’s forms - we are very grateful for the community love and support that makes Lemon Road a special place!

  • Our Spring Spirit wear sale is now on! We have new prints, new product items and free shipping on everything so check out the store and show your Lemon Road Spirit! https://spirithero.com/collections/lemon-3 
  • Our PTA Meeting this month will feature local student enrichment vendors showcasing summer and after school options available as well as PTA and administration updates. The meeting is virtual on Feb 21st @ 6:30pm. All welcome! Join here https://meet.google.com/qgi-iwpg-qqm
  • Our annual Basketball Game, Spring Fair and staff/teacher appreciation week are all just a couple of months away! If you are interested in joining the planning committees to help organize these fun events please reach out to us at [email protected] 
  • Announcing our February Restaurant Night - Taco Bamba on Feb 22nd, so take the night off cooking and support the PTA at the same time! Just remember to mention Lemon Road when ordering!
Help Your Child at Home

We are more than halfway through the academic year.  Below are ways to help your child improve their academic performance from home:

  1. Ensure that you are reading the communication from your child’s teacher completing weekly assignments, and discussing suggested questions  related to units of study to continue the connection from school to home.
  2. Monitor your child’s Schoology accounts where additional announcements, work, and study materials may be posted.  All parents have access to this site. 
  3. Discuss your expectations for your child’s participation in learning.  While we permit a student to doodle, use a fidget, etc. while fully participating in the learning, if these behaviors are weakening their focus in the class, ask them to limit these practices.  The school expectation is that these practices may help increase focus but should only be done in a manner not distracting them or their peers.  As the parent, you may set boundaries with your child regarding these practices. 
  4. Parents of 4th - 6th graders, take the time to review your child’s agenda each night.  This is provided by our PTA to all 4th, 5th, and 6th graders and students have been shown how to record assignments, due dates, projects, assessments, and classroom special events.  
  5. Have your child complete 30 minutes of Lexia from home weekly to improve reading and spelling. 
  6. Have your child complete 30 minutes of Khan Academy or ST Math from home weekly to improve math skills.
  7. Take advantage of Tutor.com provided by FCPS to assist any FCPS student with assignments, learning, or content. 

To access many of the online resources mentioned, visit the Lemon Road Student Links page.  Many of these accounts require your child to log in through Clever. 

Spring Pictures

This spring, on March 14, Victor O'neill Studios will return to Lemon Road to take pictures of students participating in clubs, our sixth grade panoramic photo, and any individual student photos requested by a parent.  Be on the lookout for a pre-order form if you would like your child's individual photo taken on March 14.  

Positivity Project: Humility

Next week, our community will focus on humility. Humility is often characterized as synonymous with shy or meek. This is false. True humility is a sign of strength; it is a quiet confidence in who you are. It requires an honest self-reflection on your strengths and weaknesses, and self-control over ego, arrogance, and vanity. It encapsulates a person’s feelings, thoughts, and actions. It includes resistance to false modesty or the “humble brag.”

FCPS News ICYMI

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

  • Academic Matters
  • FY 2025 Proposed Budget
  • Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC)
  • Register for Community Conversations
  • Science Fair
  • Registration
  • Instructional Job Fair
  • Real Food for Kids Culinary Challenge

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

Upcoming Important Dates

Monday, February 19: Presidents’ Day - School Holiday; A Week

Tuesday, February 20: PTA Spiritwear on sale!

Wednesday, February 21: YS Lego After School Program; PTA General Meeting (Virtual)

Thursday, February 22: Restaurant Night: Taco Bamba

Friday, February 23: Freaky Friday - Decades Day

Monday, February 26: B Week

Tuesday, February 27:  IOWA Testing - Grade 6 Advanced Math

Friday, March 1: 6th Grade Trip to Philadelphia 

Monday, March 4: March Full SCA Meeting 

Tuesday, March 5: Student Holiday

Thursday, March 7: PALs Dog Visit 

Friday, March 8: Stuart Gibbs Author Visit (8:30-11:30)

Thursday, March 14: Spring Picture Day

Friday, March 15: LRES Staff Basketball Game

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Message from Mrs. Castillo

We would like to thank all parents who attended our Principal's Coffee on Friday. Your presence and engagement are truly appreciated.  On Friday, we also celebrated the 100th day of school!  Our kindergarteners love the 100th day celebration and shared with their grown ups how much we have learned and grown in 100 days.   Thank you also to our PTA for the second assembly of the year - the students (and staff) all loved Mad Science! 

Second quarter progress reports are available on ParentVue now.  Log in to see, print, or save your child's grades.    

A reminder that Monday, February 19 is the President’s Day holiday, and all schools and offices are closed. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 20.

Author Visit: Stuart Gibbs

Stuart Gibbs, the author of: Spy School, Fun Jungle, Charlie Thorne, Once Upon a Tim, and Moon Base Alpha will be presenting to grades 3-6 at Lemon Road Elementary School on March 8th, 2024.  That same week his new book,  Evil Spy School: The Graphic Novel, will be released!  If you are interested in ordering an autographed copy of his new book, Evil Spy School: The Graphic Novel - check your child's Wednesday folder for an order form.  Please return it to your child’s teacher no later than March 3rd, 2024.  Child’s Play Toys and Books in McLean is giving our students 20% with this order form.  Send exact cash or check (payable to Child’s Play).  

Outdoor Education Updates

Do you have white/light plain fabric or string/yarn that you’d be willing to donate to an Outdoor Ed project? 2nd graders will be using plant materials to dye fabric and create something new from our learning extension.  Please send any donations in with your student to Mrs. Busch. – Thank you!

Picture Updates:

- Kindergarteners observe and document decomposition in our Pumpkin Graveyard

- 4th Graders Clean Up our front Winter Garden

- 5th Graders use binoculars and non-fiction text to look for and identify birds

- 6th Graders consider animal needs as they create animal enclosures

Positivity Project: Love

Next week, our school community will be focusing on the character strength of Love. Love means you value close relationships with others and being close to people.  The character strength of love represents the way we think, feel, and behave towards the people with whom we have close relationships. When one person loves another person, that person: comforts and makes the other feel safe; sacrifices on the other’s behalf; supports the other during struggles; and places the others' needs ahead of their own. If you love a person, that person makes you feel safe and secure. You can be yourself with that person. You miss that person when they are not around.

LRES PTA Happenings

Thank you to Mad Science for providing our second student assembly of the year - the children all enjoyed it! If you have suggestions for other assemblies or vendors, or would like to be part of planning the school assemblies, please reach out at [email protected]. 

  • Our Spring Spirit wear sale is now on! We have new prints, new product items and free shipping on everything so check out the store and show your Lemon Road Spirit! https://spirithero.com/collections/lemon-3 
  • Our PTA Meeting this month will feature local student enrichment vendors showcasing summer and after school options available as well as PTA and administration updates. The meeting is virtual on Feb 21st @ 6:30pm. All welcome! Join here https://meet.google.com/qgi-iwpg-qqm
  • Our annual Basketball Game, Spring Fair and staff/teacher appreciation week are all just a couple of months away! If you are interested in joining the planning committees to help organize these fun events please reach out to us at [email protected] 
Love Your Local Park

Come celebrate Valentine’s Day in the fresh air and show some love to your local Lemon Road Park! We’ll be pulling out invasive plants, so please bring pants and long-sleeved clothing, a hat, and water bottle. We will provide gloves and tools, but you’re welcome to bring your own.

Service hours are available for 6th graders and high schoolers. Students under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.  Join us in the back parking lot by the trailers at 12:30 p.m.!

FCPS News ICYMI

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

  • Summer Camp and Learning Opportunities
  • Science, Technology, and Arts Magnet Schools
  • Check Schoology for Teacher-Referred Tutoring
  • Lexia Parent Night

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

Upcoming Important Dates

Monday, February 12:  B Week; LRES Safety Tabletop Exercise

Wednesday, February 14:  Valentines Day; Ash Wednesday, YS Afterschool Program

Friday, February 16: Polo Day; Grade 1 Family Engagement Event

Saturday, February 17: Love Your Local Park Gardening Event (12:30 - 2:30)

Monday, February 19: Presidents’ Day - School Holiday

Wednesday, February 21: YS Lego After School Program; PTA General Meeting (Virtual)

Friday, February 23: Freaky Friday - Decades Day

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Principals' Coffee - Friday AM

This Friday, we look forward to hosting our Quarter 3 Principals' Coffee in the cafeteria beginning at 8:30 AM.  Refreshments will be available beginning at arrival.  During our time together, we will welcome Ms. Angela Buchanan - new 5th grade teacher, respond to questions requested submitted through the google form, take questions from the audience, share upcoming events at Lemon Road, and hear from our amazing PTA!

If you cannot join us in person, you can join us through zoom.  The link and information is below.  We want to know what is on your mind!  Submit a question or topic request here.  

 

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Last week was an exciting week as in addition to all the typical learning, our 2nd and 3rd graders welcomed a local orthodontist to their classrooms to share about good dental health and our 6th graders participated in the annual 6th Grade Volleyball Tournament!  We were proud of all our 6th graders, but especially for the The Spiking Lions who not only won the tournament, but beat the staff in the final round.  Fun was definitely had by all!

As part of an FCPS initiative, students complete at least 15 minutes of Lexia Power Up or Lexia Core5 in their English literacy block each week. Lexia is an evidence-based, computer-based program that adapts instruction to meet the needs of learners in the categories of grammar, word study, and comprehension.  Have your child log into Lexia occasionally from home to see if they are completing expected minutes each week.  Some students may benefit from logging in additional minutes from home - especially those that participate in leadership teams and/or work with additional school staff in reading or math.  In order to access, have your student go to the Lemon Road Student Links page on our website and click Clever.  From there, your child logs in using their school credentials and can select Lexia.  

Note that students must be supervised after school if remaining on school property.  Students may not remain at school or on the playground after dismissal without a responsible adult to chaperone. We have had a few incidents where students were unsupervised.  School staff will instruct all students to go home and check in with their grown up before being allowed to play on school grounds as there are no school staff supervising after 2:55. 

This Friday, we look forward to hosting our Quarter 3 Principals' Coffee and want to know what is on your mind!  Submit a question or topic request here.  

Quarter 2 Progress Reports

In an effort to reduce paper waste, student Progress Reports for quarters 2 and 3 will be shared electronically through ParentVue.  Second quarter progress reports will be available in SIS ParentVUE on February 5 at 6 AM.  Lemon Road will continue to print quarter 1 and final progress report cards for our families.  If you need a paper copy of your child's progress report, please send an email to Ms. Vaughn in the main office who will print and send a copy home in an upcoming Wednesday folder.  

Quarter 2 Advanced Academics Newsletter

Find a copy of Ms. Straw's 1st Semester AAP Newsletter linked to our school website here.  

LRES PTA Updates

We are working on planning our upcoming events - March through May is the busiest time of year for our PTA so please check out below how you can get involved and support all the fun things happening!

  • Interested in getting more involved with the school & PTA? PTA Board and extended board positions need filling for the next school year - email us at [email protected] to find out more or recommend someone you think would be great! 
  • Our annual Basketball Game, Spring Fair and staff/teacher appreciation week are all just a couple of months away! If you are interested in joining the planning committees to help organize these fun events please reach out to us at [email protected] 
Positivity Project

This week our school community will be focusing on the Other People Mindset of Cheering Others’ Successes. This means when other people succeed, I am happy for them and cheer them on. Being happy for other people when they succeed isn’t always everyone’s initial reaction. People who have negative reactions to the success or misfortune of others are colloquially known as “haters.” It’s important to note that these are natural emotions and in small doses can be helpful in allowing us to see what we care about -- and motivate us to pursue those goals.

But making a commitment towards cheering on other people’s successes can be a great way to improve our own health, happiness, and relationships. People can take active steps to be more genuinely happy for the achievements of others. Ways to do this include; telling others about the success of your modest friend; noticing when your reaction to a sibling’s success is envy or jealousy -- and asking yourself why that is; reminding yourself that appreciating the excellence in another is a character strength; asking your successful teammates and classmates what they do to prepare for games or tests.

FCPS News: ICYMI

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

  • Superintendent to Present Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
  • Here Comes the Bus App
  • Career Exploration Event for High School Students

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

FCPS Summer Camp Information

The FCPS Career and Technical Education (CTE) office is once again planning engaging summer enrichment programs for students!  For our current Kindergarten - 5th grade students, we have Tech Adventure Camp.  For our current 6th - 11th grade students, we have CTE Summer Academy.  Please see the links below for more information and how to register.

Tech Adventure Camp (Gr. K-5), July 8-22

CTE Summer Academy (Gr. 6-11), July 8-26

Upcoming Important Dates

Monday, February 5:  A Week; SCA Full Meeting; Longfellow Grade 6 Visit

Tuesday, February 6: PTA Mad Science Assemblies

Wednesday, February 7: PTA Spirit wear Sale Begins

Thursday, February 8: February PALS Dog Visit;  PTA Board Meeting

Friday, February 9: Quarter 3 Principals’ Coffee (8:15 AM); Kindergarten 100th Day Family Engagement Event

Monday, February 12:  B Week

Wednesday, February 14:  Valentines Exchanged in Classrooms

Friday, February 16: LRES Schoolwide Polo Day; Grade 1 Family Engagement Event

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Message from Mrs. Castillo

Monday is the first day of the 3rd quarter of school!  It is amazing we are already halfway through the school year. We are thrilled with the progress our students are making every single day and look forward to all of the growth and excitement in the 3rd and 4th quarter.

Last week, our 3nd grade students presented their PBL to an expert in the field and many parents and grown ups.  Their presentations were very well done and we noticed growth in their Portrait of a Graduate attributes of communication and collaboration as well!  On Thursday, our fifth and sixth graders enjoyed our first SCA dance in a few years and it was awesome!  Thank you to our SCA Sponsors and Officers for their organizations.  The students and staff had a great time!

During the early release on Thursday, school staff organized all lost items, returned those with names to the homeroom classrooms and hung all remaining items.  Please stop by the lost & found to reclaim any family items!  We will donate items again at the end of winter.  

In a few weeks, we look forward to hosting our Quarter 3 Principals' Coffee and want to know what is on your mind!  Submit a question or topic request here.  

We will see our students tomorrow for the start of the third quarter. We are looking forward to a full week of school together!

PTA Updates

Thanks to everyone who joined us for the Wizards game and our January Meeting.  We were appreciative of Ms. Roth, our Guest Speaker, to share with us how students are learning and conceptualizing math at Lemon Road. Next month's meeting will focus on enrichment and summer camp opportunities available locally.

  • Interested in getting more involved with the school & PTA? PTA Board and extended board positions need filling for the next school year - email us at [email protected] to find out more or recommend someone you think would be great! 
  • Our annual Basketball Game, Spring Fair and staff/teacher appreciation week are all just a couple of months away! If you are interested in joining the planning committees to help organize these fun events please reach out to us at [email protected] 
Elementary Magnet School Application and Lottery Information

The Magnet Program registration window will be open from Tuesday, March 5, through Friday, April 12, 2024.  No late applications are accepted.

To learn more about the programs and the registration process, families are encouraged to attend one of the Parent Information Nights:

  • Bailey’s Upper, February 6, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. (Virtual only)
  • Hunters Woods Elementary, February 12, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. (In-person)
    • Snow date: February 26, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.
  • Bailey’s Primary, February 13, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. (In-person)
    • Snow date: February 21, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
FCPS CARES Recognizing employees who go above and beyond

FCPS Cares is an opportunity for parents, staff and community members to recognize those who go above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story so we can all acknowledge the outstanding work of FCPS, and more specifically, Lemon Road employees.

Upcoming Important Dates

Monday, January 29:  B Week; Kilmer Counselor Grade 6 Visits; Grade 6 Poetry Café

Tuesday, January 30:  Stormwater Talk with 5th Graders

Wednesday, January 31: Kilmer MS SPED Transition Meeting; Grade 5 Field Trip; SCA Officer Meeting; YS Lego Afterschool Program

Thursday, February 1:  Merrifield Orthodontics Grades 2 & 3 Visits; Student Ambassador Lunch Meeting; SCA Officers Meeting

Friday, February 2:  Grade 6 Volleyball Tournament

Monday, February 5:  A Week; SCA Full Meeting; Longfellow Grade 6 Visit

Tuesday, February 6: PTA Mad Science Assemblies

Wednesday, February 7: PTA Spirit wear Sale Begins; Lego Afterschool Program

Thursday, February 8: PTA Board Meeting

Friday, February 9: 100th Day of School Kindergarten Engagement Event;  Quarter 3 Principals’ Coffee

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Message from Mrs. Castillo

What a busy week of winter weather!  Thank you for your patience as we have navigated the weather elements and disruptions to the school week.  For those of you that came by Lemon Road for some sledding - we hope you had fun!  It was great to see so many lions.  

Thank you to all families who joined us for the wonderful winter concert!  Hearing how much our musicians have learned this year was very impressive.  We also welcomed local author, Cazzy Zahursky, who met with our kindergarten - third graders to share the writing process and how she develops her stories last week.  

This week we wrap up quarter.  We have seen such growth in our students this year, we can’t wait to see what the second semester brings!

As a reminder, we have a 2-hour early release on Thursday and a student holiday on Friday. Our hardworking staff will be using this time to complete end of quarter grades plan instruction for February.

LRES PTA Updates

Thanks to everyone who joined us for the winter concerts and who is heading to watch the Wizards tonight! 

  • Our January PTA General Meeting is this Wednesday January 24th at 6:30pm. The meeting will be virtual and feature Ms. Roth discussing Math at Lemon Road and how you can support your child’s mathematics progress. The link to join the meeting is  here:  https://meet.google.com/omy-hnoj-kgu
  • Interested in getting more involved with the school & PTA? PTA Board and extended board positions need filling for the next school year - email us at [email protected] to find out more or recommend someone you think would be great! 
  • January 24 & 25th take the night off cooking and head to Ledo pizza for dinner and support the PTA at the same time. The take out and eat in orders all count - just mention Lemon Road when ordering 
Positivity Project: Social Intelligence

Next week, our school community will be focusing on the character strength of Social Intelligence. Social intelligence means you are aware of other people’s thoughts and feelings. You understand why they do things.  Social intelligence refers to a person’s ability to understand and manage interpersonal relationships. It is distinct from a person’s IQ or “book smarts.” It includes an individual’s ability to understand, and act on, the feelings, thoughts, and behaviors of other people. 

FCPS News ICYMI

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

  • FCPS Receives $16 Million to Buy More Electric Buses
  • Science Fair Judges Needed
  • How Families Can Help Fight Opioid Misuse

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Longfellow Info for Rising 7th Graders

It was so nice meeting many of our rising 7th graders, parents, & guardians during curriculum night!  We hope that you were able to learn about the curriculum, course offerings, and connect with staff & students. If you were unable to attend, no worries!  You can access all our presentations on the LMS Academic Advising website!  Please be on the lookout for future programs and activities to ensure a smooth transition for all rising 7th grade students! Thank you and we look forward to fostering healthy partnerships with every one of you.  LMS Academic Advising website

Upcoming Important Dates

Sunday, January 21: LRES goes to the Wizards Game

Monday, January 22: A Week

Wednesday, January 24: YS Lego Afterschool Program; Ledo’s Pizza Night; PTA Virtual Meeting (6:30 PM)

Thursday, January 25:  Freaky Friday - Pajama Day; End of Quarter, Grade 3 Family Engagement Event;  2-Hour Early Release (12:55 PM); Grades 5 & 6 Dance (12:55); Ledo’s Pizza Fundraiser

Friday, January 26:  Teacher Workday - Student Holiday

Monday, January 29:  B Week; Kilmer Counselor Grade 6 Visits; Grade 6 Poetry Café

Wednesday, January 31: Grade 5 Field Trip; SCA Officer Meeting; YS Lego Afterschool Program

Thursday, February 1:  Merrifield Orthodontics Grades 2 & 3 Visits; Student Ambassador Lunch Meeting

Friday, February 2:  Grade 6 Volleyball Tournament

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Message from Mrs. Castillo

Happy Snow Day!  Hope everyone is safe and warm during this 1st snowfall of the year!  I saw lots of Lemon Road families and alumnae sledding and making fun memories.  Keep an eye on the FCPS website regarding any schedule changes for tomorrow - they have not yet been determined. 

We look forward to tomorrow’s concert and author’s visit!  These are special experiences for the students and we plan to have them even if we have a 2 hour delayed opening.  Our next spirit day and Freaky Friday is Friday - Pajama Day!  All students and staff are encouraged to get cozy and celebrate January birthdays!  

PTA News

The weather might be frightful but we have some fun events happening to lift your spirits! 

  • Join us in celebrating the talented musicians at Lemon Road at the Winter Concerts on January 17th.
  • It's not too late to see the Wizards play the Nuggets on Sunday January 21st. Tickets are $35 each - with $5 per ticket going to the PTA. Join us! https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/wiz-lemonroad
  • Interested in getting more involved with the school & PTA? PTA Board positions need filling for the next school year - email us at [email protected] to find out more or recommend someone you think would be great! 
  • January 24 & 25th take the night off cooking and head to Ledo pizza for dinner and support the PTA at the same time. The out and eat in orders all count - just mention Lemon Road when ordering
Positivity Project

This week, our community will focus on perseverance.  This means you complete what you start despite obstacles.  You never give up.  The concept of perseverance can most often be found in one’s active pursuit in overcoming obstacles.  Those who persevere are able to set goals for themselves and then take active, calculated steps toward those goals. People demonstrating high levels of perseverance are able to handle significant, sometimes repeated, setbacks in pursuit of goals.

FCPS News In Case You Missed It

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

  • Tutor.com Helps with More Than Homework
  • Gap Year Fair

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Upcoming Important Dates

Wednesday, January 17: B Week; K - 3 Author’s Visit - Cazzy Zahursky; Grade 5 Science Assessment; Winter Band, Strings & Chorus Evening Concert

Thursday, January 18:  Winter Band, Strings & Chorus Daytime Concert 

Friday, January 19: Freaky Friday - Pajama Day; Cultural Observance Day - Orthodox Epiphany

Sunday, January 21: LRES goes to the Wizards Game

Monday, January 22: A Week; Kilmer Middle School Counselors Visiting Grade 6 Classrooms; Grade 6 Poetry Cafe (11:30)

  Wednesday, January 24: PTA Virtual Meeting; Ledo’s Pizza Night

Thursday, January 25:  End of Quarter, Grade 3 Family Engagement Event;  2-Hour Early Release (12:55 PM); Grades 5 & 6 Dance (12:55); Ledo’s Pizza Fundraiser

Friday, January 26:  Teacher Workday - Student Holiday

Monday, January 29:  B Week

Wednesday, January 31: Grade 5 Field Trip

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