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Jan. 13: Hayfield MS Curriculum Night 6 - 8 PM 

Jan. 13: Lake Braddock MS Curriculum Night 6:30 - 8:30 PM 

Jan. 16: South County MS Curriculum Night 6 - 8 PM 

Jan. 20: Martin Luther King Day (NO SCHOOL)

Jan. 29: Teacher Workday - NO SCHOOL

 

• Hayfield Curriculum Night
• Lake Braddock Curriculum Night
• South County Curriculum Night
• Student Gradebooks Availability
• Cellphone Policy

Hayfield MS Rising 7th Grade Curriculum Night Monday, January 13th, 6:00 - 8:00pm, HSS Auditorium (New Snow Date)

Rising 7th grade parents and guardians will have the opportunity to participate in curriculum night at Hayfield Secondary School on January, 13th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the HSS auditorium. There will also be additional information sessions available for families in the upcoming months. Please see the flyer from the Hayfield Middle School student services team. An email will go out from Ms. Baier, School Counselor to all students who have the opportunity to attend Hayfield. You will receive a field trip form for our visit to the middle school on January 21st. This will be a time for students to hear about the different courses and activities available and participate in a tour of the building led by current students and staff. Please ensure that you return this form so that your student may participate.

Lake Braddock MS Rising 7th Grade Curriculum Night Monday, January 13th, 6:30 - 8:30pm (New Snow Date)

Rising 7th grade parents and guardians will have the opportunity to participate in curriculum night at Lake Braddock Secondary School on January, 13th from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. There will also be additional information sessions available for families in the upcoming months. Please see the flyer from the Lake Braddock Advisory Team. An email will go out from Ms. Baier, School Counselor to all students who have the opportunity to attend Lake Braddock. Please check your email tonight for additional information and a link to the LBMS Curriculum Fair Google Site. A Lake Braddock Middle School Counselor will speak with our 6th graders who can attend on January 14th. This will be a time for students to hear about the different courses and activities available and participate in a tour of the building led by current students and staff. Please ensure that you return this form so that your student may participate.

South County MS Rising 7th Grade Curriculum Night Wednesday, January 16th, 6:00 - 8:00pm 

Rising 7th grade parents and guardians will have the opportunity to participate in curriculum night at Lake Braddock Secondary School on January, 16th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. There will also be additional information sessions available for families in the upcoming months. Please see the flyer from the Lake Braddock Advisory Team. An email will go out from Ms. Baier, School Counselor to all students who have the opportunity to attend South County. Please check your email tonight for additional information. You will receive a field trip form in your for our visit to the middle school on January 16th. This will be a time for students to hear about the different courses and activities available and participate in a tour of the building led by current students and staff. Please ensure that you return this form so that your student may participate.

Gradebook Available Until End-of-Quarter

Based on community feedback from the first quarter closure, FCPS revisited the scheduled dates for closing the Gradebook and Report Card modules in the SIS ParentVUE and StudentVUE apps. 

Moving forward, the app will close in alignment with the actual quarter-end dates. This change will allow students and families to view their assignments and grades until the last day of the quarter. Gradebook will be closed for the second quarter from Tuesday, January 28, 4 p.m. to Tuesday, February 4, 6 a.m.

Access Your Child’s Grades Through SIS ParentVue Learn how your ParentVUE account allows you to easily access grade reports and other helpful information about your child.

📵 Phones Down, Engagement Up: FCPS Cell Phone Policy

Keeping cell phones off during the school day helps students focus and learn. It also boosts positive social behavior. Review FCPS’ cell phone expectations by grade level with your child and help keep our classrooms free of distractions! If you need to reach your child during the school day, please call our 571-642-6000.

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Dec. 25: Christmas

Dec. 25 - January 1: Chanukah

Dec 21 - January 5: Winter Break (NO SCHOOL)

Jan. 1: New Year's Day

Jan. 6: Three Kings Day

Jan. 7: Orthodox Christmas

 

• Principal Message
• Winter Sing-Along
• School Closings
• Winter Break
• Merry Christmas
• Happy Chanukah
• Student and Family Resources for the break
• Happy New Year
• Three King's Day
• Orthodox Christmas

Principal Message

Good afternoon Roadrunner Families,

Winter break is just four days away, bringing all the excitement and joy of the season! This is a busy time of year, whether you're visiting loved ones, hosting guests, or simply enjoying cherished traditions. We hope you can spend quality time with family and friends, whatever your plans.

To support balance and rest during the holidays, we've again asked our teachers to give students a true break. Here are the guidelines we've shared:

• Students should not be required to complete work over school breaks.

• Be reasonable with due dates, ensuring students can complete assignments within the regular school calendar. While long-term assignments may span a break, no major work should be due immediately after.

• No assessments should be given immediately upon returning from breaks.

We're also encouraging staff to take a well-deserved break. As such, school offices will be closed during the winter vacation.

A few reminders for when we return in January:

• Ensure your student is prepared with basic supplies (pencils, pens, paper, etc.).

• Please remind your student of the importance of keeping their hands to themselves, as we've seen an increase in disciplinary issues related to this.

• Attendance matters! Make sure your student is in school every day. If they are absent, please follow the attendance procedures.

I want to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to our staff, students, and families for their dedication, hard work, and support. I wish you all Happy Holidays and a wonderful start to the New Year!

 

Have a wonderful break,

Francis Legagneur

Principal

Winter Sing Along

Comprehensive Boundary Review Update

The Superintendent’s Boundary Review Advisory Committee held its second meeting on December 16 at Gatehouse Administration Center. View key takeaways from that meeting and access the meeting agenda, slides, and other materials that committee members received.  If you did not get a chance to attend an in-person Community Boundary Review Meeting, please consider participating in a virtual meeting:

• Friday, January 10, 2025, 6-7:30 p.m. 

• Thursday, January 16, 2025, 1-2:30 p.m. 

• Saturday, January 25, 2025, 9:30-11 a.m. 

• Monday, January 27, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m. 

• Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m. 
• Monday, February 10, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m. 

Language interpretation will be available. 

All virtual meetings will follow the same format as the in-person meetings that were recently held, and the same information will be shared. Please stay tuned for details on how to register. Visit FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage to learn more. Sign up for FCPS’ School Boundary Review newsletter as well.

Be Among the First to Hear About School Delays/Closings

Watch this video to see how FCPS makes weather closing decisions. 

FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible, including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.

Be among the first to hear about weather delays and closings! Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE. Emails and text messages are sent to parents and caregivers based on the addresses and cell phone numbers entered on this platform.

 

As a reminder, winter break will be held Monday, December 23, to Friday, January 3. To help make sure you and your children have a restful break, we have asked that no homework be assigned during this time. Teachers may assign long-range assignments in the weeks ahead of the break, allowing students to practice time management skills, but no assignments will be due immediately following the break. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year.

The school and main office will be closed throughout the break.

A very Merry Christmas to those in our community who celebrate! Christmas is an annual holiday that commemorates the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, the person who stands at the heart of the Christian tradition. It is celebrated in many unique ways across the U.S. and the world, most commonly by the joyous giving of gifts. Learn more about Christmas. 

Navidad

🎄 ¡Feliz Navidad a los miembros de nuestra comunidad que la celebran! La Navidad es una fiesta anual que conmemora el nacimiento de Jesús de Nazaret, la persona que se encuentra en el corazón de la tradición cristiana. Se celebra de muchas maneras únicas en los Estados Unidos y el mundo, más comúnmente por la alegre entrega de regalos. Más información sobre la Navidad.

Chanukah, an 8-day Festival of Lights, is a Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple and the miracle of a small quantity of oil that lit the Temple’s menorah for 8 days. This year, Chanukah begins at sundown on Wednesday, December 25. See the complete school year calendar.

Student and Family Resources

Fairfax County Public Schools has compiled a list of resources for students and families in case they need assistance while schools are closed for winter break. Please visit FCPS’ winter resources webpage for information on academic support, mental health support, and county resources related to food, clothing, housing, and other needs.

School’s Closed, Learning Can Continue! 

FCPS encourages students to take advantage of fun learning opportunities during winter break and snow days. Consider these winter activities to blend education and play for your students during winter break or weather-related school closures.

 Recursos para estudiantes y familias

Las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Fairfax han compilado una lista de recursos para estudiantes y familias en caso de que necesiten ayuda mientras las escuelas están cerradas por las vacaciones de invierno. Por favor visite nuestra página web de recursos de invierno para enlaces a apoyo académico; apoyo a la salud mental; y alimentos, ropa, vivienda y otros recursos del condado.

Cuando las Escuelas están Cerradas, el Aprendizaje Puede Continuar

FCPS anima a los estudiantes a aprovechar las oportunidades de aprendizaje divertido durante las vacaciones de invierno y días de nieve. Considere estas actividades de invierno para que sus estudiantes combinen la educación y la diversión durante las vacaciones de invierno o en caso en que se cierren las escuelas debido al mal tiempo. 

 Happy New Year, #FCPSFam! We look forward to seeing students and staff on Monday, January 6, 2025, when all FCPS schools and offices will reopen.

FCPS has designated Three Kings Day/Epiphany as a religious and cultural observance day. There is school on these days, however specific events that cannot be made up will not be held on these observance days. See the complete school year calendar.

Día de Reyes/Epifanía (Día O)

El Día de Reyes (6 de enero), también conocido como la Epifanía, es una celebración cristiana que conmemora la historia bíblica de los tres reyes que siguieron la estrella de Belén para traer regalos al Niño Jesús. Es el duodécimo día oficial de la Navidad.

FCPS has designated Orthodox Christmas as a religious and cultural observance day. There is school on these days, however specific events that cannot be made up will not be held on these observance days. See the complete school year calendar.

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Dec. 16: Undercover Spirit Week (see below)

Dec: 19: Lorton Station Sing-a-Long

Dec. 25: Christmas

Dec. 25 - January 1: Chanukah

Dec 21 - January 5: Winter Break (NO SCHOOL)

Jan. 1: New Year's Day

Jan. 6: Three Kings Day

Jan. 7: Orthodox Christmas

 

• Winter Formal 
• Undercover Spirit Week... Shh don't tell the children
• Winter Sing-Along
• Winter Break
• Merry Christmas
• Happy Chanukah
• Student and Family Resources for the break
• Happy New Year
• Three King's Day
• Orthodox Christmas

Images from the 1st ever Lorton Station Winter Formal

Images from the 1st ever Lorton Station Winter Formal

 

As a reminder, winter break will be held Monday, December 23, to Friday, January 3. To help make sure you and your children have a restful break, we have asked that no homework be assigned during this time. Teachers may assign long-range assignments in the weeks ahead of the break, allowing students to practice time management skills, but no assignments will be due immediately following the break. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year.

The school and main office will be closed throughout the break.

A very Merry Christmas to those in our community who celebrate! Christmas is an annual holiday that commemorates the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, the person who stands at the heart of the Christian tradition. It is celebrated in many unique ways across the U.S. and the world, most commonly by the joyous giving of gifts. Learn more about Christmas. 

Navidad

🎄 ¡Feliz Navidad a los miembros de nuestra comunidad que la celebran! La Navidad es una fiesta anual que conmemora el nacimiento de Jesús de Nazaret, la persona que se encuentra en el corazón de la tradición cristiana. Se celebra de muchas maneras únicas en los Estados Unidos y el mundo, más comúnmente por la alegre entrega de regalos. Más información sobre la Navidad.

Chanukah, an 8-day Festival of Lights, is a Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple and the miracle of a small quantity of oil that lit the Temple’s menorah for 8 days. This year, Chanukah begins at sundown on Wednesday, December 25. See the complete school year calendar.

Student and Family Resources

Fairfax County Public Schools has compiled a list of resources for students and families in case they need assistance while schools are closed for winter break. Please visit FCPS’ winter resources webpage for information on academic support, mental health support, and county resources related to food, clothing, housing, and other needs.

School’s Closed, Learning Can Continue! 

FCPS encourages students to take advantage of fun learning opportunities during winter break and snow days. Consider these winter activities to blend education and play for your students during winter break or weather-related school closures.

 Recursos para estudiantes y familias

Las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Fairfax han compilado una lista de recursos para estudiantes y familias en caso de que necesiten ayuda mientras las escuelas están cerradas por las vacaciones de invierno. Por favor visite nuestra página web de recursos de invierno para enlaces a apoyo académico; apoyo a la salud mental; y alimentos, ropa, vivienda y otros recursos del condado.

Cuando las Escuelas están Cerradas, el Aprendizaje Puede Continuar

FCPS anima a los estudiantes a aprovechar las oportunidades de aprendizaje divertido durante las vacaciones de invierno y días de nieve. Considere estas actividades de invierno para que sus estudiantes combinen la educación y la diversión durante las vacaciones de invierno o en caso en que se cierren las escuelas debido al mal tiempo. 

 Happy New Year, #FCPSFam! We look forward to seeing students and staff on Monday, January 6, 2025, when all FCPS schools and offices will reopen.

FCPS has designated Three Kings Day/Epiphany as a religious and cultural observance day. There is school on these days, however specific events that cannot be made up will not be held on these observance days. See the complete school year calendar.

Día de Reyes/Epifanía (Día O)

El Día de Reyes (6 de enero), también conocido como la Epifanía, es una celebración cristiana que conmemora la historia bíblica de los tres reyes que siguieron la estrella de Belén para traer regalos al Niño Jesús. Es el duodécimo día oficial de la Navidad.

FCPS has designated Orthodox Christmas as a religious and cultural observance day. There is school on these days, however specific events that cannot be made up will not be held on these observance days. See the complete school year calendar.

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Dec. 8: Bodhi Day

Dec 12: PTO Meeting 7 - 8 PM

Dec. 13: Lorton Station Winter Formal 5 - 7 PM

Dec. 15: Deadline for AAP Referrals

Dec. 16: Undercover Spirit Week (see below)

Dec: 19: Lorton Station Sing-a-Long

Dec 21 - January 5: Winter Break (NO SCHOOL)

 

• Principal Message
• Boundary Review Meeting
• AAP Referrals
• PTO Message
• Winter Formal
• Undercover Spirit Week... Shh don't tell the children
• Winter SIng-Along
• Bodhi Day

Principal Message

 

Good afternoon Roadrunner families,

As a reminder, our roadrunners will still attend recess as the temperatures fall outside. Please assume your children will be outside for recess each day, even when it's chilly! FCPS policies limit outdoor activities when the windchill dips into negative temperatures, so your child will likely have outdoor recess most days. Your child must dress warmly with a coat, hat, and gloves or mittens. It is also a good idea to write their names inside each item, the extra gear is more easily misplaced. 

If you or your family need assistance to ensure your child is dressed warmly this winter, please do not hesitate to email Ms. Muskett, our Family Liaison, at [email protected] or Ms. Romeo, the School Social Worker, at [email protected] for assistance. They can also be reached at 571-642-6000. 

Your Principals,

Dr. Legagneur, Mr. Barton, Ms. Champion, Ms. Kayes

Attend a Boundary Review Community Meeting

Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place on [your region’s date and location (see above)]. 

Please register in advance by clicking on the date. Language interpretation will be available. 

If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage.

 

Reunión Comunitaria de Revisión de Límites

Las reuniones comunitarias sobre la Revisión de Límites de FCPS se llevarán a cabo en cada una de las seis regiones de la división. Le animamos a asistir a la reunión en nuestra región, que tendrá lugar el [your region’s date and location (see above)]. 

Por favor, inscríbase con antelación haciendo clic en la fecha. Habrá servicio de interpretación. 

Si no puede asistir en esta fecha, consulte la lista completa de reuniones en el sitio web de la Revisión integral de límites escolares.

Full-Time AAP Referral DEADLINE

Parents/guardians who would like their student to be considered for full-time Advanced Academic services may submit the Full-Time Referral Form (translations linked below) to the Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART), Melissa Slye at [email protected] no later than December 15, 2024. No late forms will be accepted.

Full-Time Referral Form (PDF)

• Arabic
• Chinese
• English
• Korean
• Spanish 
• Urdu
• Vietnamese

Bodhi Day, Sunday, December 8, is the Buddhist holiday that commemorates the day that the historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama (Shakyamuni), experienced enlightenment, also known as bodhi in Sanskrit and Pali.

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Nov. 25: FLE Parent Night

Nov. 26: Yearbook Cover Contest Deadline

Nov. 27 - 29: Thanksgiving Break (NO SCHOOL)

Dec 12: PTO Meeting 7 - 8 PM

Dec 12: 5th and

Dec. 13: Lorton Station Winter Formal 5 - 7 PM

Dec. 16: Undercover Spirit Week

Dec: 19: Lorton Station Sing-a-Long

Dec 21 - January 5: Winter Break (NO SCHOOL)

 

• Principal Message
• Thanksgiving Lunch sights
• Yearbook Cover Contest
• FLE Parent Curriculum Night
• SEL Screener Results
• Preparing for Winter Weather
• Winter Formal
• Winter Boutique
• PTA Message

Principal Message

 

Good afternoon Roadrunner families,

As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for being part of such an incredible community. It’s truly a privilege to work alongside our amazing teachers and students in such an outstanding school.

This holiday season, we encourage our families and students to take a well-deserved break from school and technology. Teachers have been asked not to schedule any major assessments for December 2 and 3. This practice reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting balance and well-being during holidays and breaks.

We hope this intentional pause allows everyone to relax, decompress, and enjoy meaningful time with loved ones. Breaks are vital for both children and adults to recharge and maintain a healthy balance between school and personal life.

I hope that you all have a wonderful holiday and that you get time to spend with loved ones.

Your Principals,

Dr. Legagneur, Mr. Barton, Ms. Champion, Ms. Kayes

Sights and from Thanksgiving Lunch!!!

FLE Curriculum Parent Preview Meeting

Each year, FCPS schools are required to offer a meeting with parents to demonstrate how to access the Family Life Education curricular materials that will be used at each grade level. There will also be a teacher representative from each grade level in the meeting, in case parents have questions about specific grade-level topics. 

Lorton Station’s parent preview meeting will be on Monday, November 25, 2024. It will be a virtual meeting, accessible at this link: Join Zoom Meeting

Parents who are unable to attend can still access the FLE curriculum materials, opt-out forms, and other materials on Schoology. The materials are posted in the All Parents/Guardians folder, accessible here: All Parents/Guardians Course

Social and Emotional Learning Screener Results Coming Soon

One of the ways FCPS supports the mental wellness of all students is through the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener. In October, students in grades 3-12 took this screener, which gives information about their skills such as achieving goals, handling emotions, building relationships with adults and peers, and making good choices. 

The screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to create learning, experiences, and environments for students to succeed.

In early December, families will be able to view student SEL Screener results in SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent by mail.

Learn more about the screener on the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. For help understanding your child’s results or ideas to support them at home, review the Family Guide or contact your child’s school.

Preparing for Winter Weather

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.

FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated. 

Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.

Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.

If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing, please call Fairfax County's Coordinated Services Planning at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.

PTA Message

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Nov. 18: Monday Early Release Day @ 1PM

Nov. 27 - 29: Thanksgiving Break (NO SCHOOL)

• PTO Movie Night
• 4th Grade Williamsburg Trip
• Early Release Monday
• New Boundary Meetings
• Yearbook Cover Contest
• Native American Heritage Month
• Winter Boutique

Movie Night at The Station!!!

4th Graders enjoying their trip to Williamsburg on Thursday!!!

Boundary Review Community Meeting

Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place on Thursday, December 12, 6:45-8:15 p.m., at Annandale High School Cafeteria.)

Please register in advance by clicking on the date. Language interpretation will be available. If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage.

 

Reunión Comunitaria de Revisión de Límites

Las reuniones comunitarias sobre la Revisión de Límites de FCPS se llevarán a cabo en cada una de las seis regiones de la división. Le animamos a asistir a la reunión en nuestra región, que tendrá lugar el Jueves, 12 de diciembre, 6:45-8:15 p.m., en la Cafetería de la Escuela Secundaria de Annandale.

Por favor, inscríbase con antelación haciendo clic en la fecha. Habrá servicio de interpretación. Si no puede asistir en esta fecha, consulte la lista completa de reuniones en el sitio web de la Revisión integral de límites escolares.

9298 Lewis Chapel Road, Lorton VA 22079  |  Phone: 571.642.6000 

 Attendance: 571.642.6060 | Web | Twitter

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Nov. 11: Veteran's Day (NO SCHOOL)

Nov. 12: PTO Meeting (Zoom Link coming)

Nov. 14: Advanced Academic Night (How to apply)

Nov. 15: Family Movie Night

Nov. 18: Monday Early Release Day @ 1PM

• Veteran's Day Assembly
• Science Olympiad
• PTO Meeting Invitation
• AAP Night
• Movie Night 6 - 8 PM
• Thanksgiving Lunch is BACK!!
• Yearbook Cover Contest
• Native American Heritage Month
• Winter Boutique

Veteran's Day Assembly

Ms. Perez and Ms. Podguski leading our Science Olympiad students last weekend. We are proud to announce in their first ever competition our students took home several awards and placed!!

THANKSGIVING LUNCH IS BACK!!

Lorton Station is excited about the return of our Parent-Student Thanksgiving Lunch on November 21st. If you want to join your child for lunch, you can purchase a $5 lunch for the day in the Main Office from 8:00 - 3:30. Lorton Station will sell lunch tickets from October 28th to November 15th. We cannot support the day of purchases to ensure our Food Services staff has time to order and prepare for this special day. We hope to see you on November 21st.

Native American Heritage Month

Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native Americans. It is also a time to raise a general awareness about the unique challenges they have faced both historically and in the present, and the ways in which tribal citizens have worked to conquer these challenges.Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.

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Nov. 4: Teacher Work Day (NO SCHOOL)

Nov. 5: Election Day (NO SCHOOL)

Nov. 6: Math and Literacy Night

Nov. 8: Lorton Station Veteran's Day Assembly

Nov. 11: Veteran's Day (NO SCHOOL)

Nov. 12: PTO Meeting (Zoom Link coming)

Nov. 14: Advanced Academic Night (How to apply)

Nov. 15: Family Movie Night

Nov. 18: Monday Early Release Day @ 1PM

• Book Character Day
• FCPS ELA Grading Updates
• Veteran's Day Assembly
• PTO Meeting Invitation
• AAP Night
• Outstanding Employee Award Nomination
• Second Quarter Academic Night
• Thanksgiving Lunch is BACK!!
• Yearbook Cover Contest
• Movie Night

Book Character Day

Elementary School Language Arts Grading Updates

Our teachers have been hard at work teaching with the new Language Arts curriculum, and we are excited to help all of our students become strong readers and writers! This year we also have new assessments, which is how we check if your student needs extra help with reading and writing, and new Standards of Learning (SOLs).

Because of these changes, we are now teaching all of the Language Arts skills your child needs to know (and checking if they need extra help) throughout the whole school year, instead of different skills each quarter. While these skills will be new to your child in the beginning of the year, the goal is for your child to grow strong in all of their new skills by the end of the year.

This means that when you get your child’s progress report next month, it might look different. Your child’s teacher will give you more information on the new progress reporting and how we’re making sure your child is getting any extra help they might need. You can also find more information on FCPS’ Grading and Reporting webpage.

We will also have new ways for you to help your child practice their reading and writing skills at home. These resources are coming soon!

Actualizaciones de las Calificaciones de Lenguaje para la Escuela Primaria

Nuestros maestros han estado trabajando duro enseñando con el nuevo currículo de Artes del Lenguaje, ¡y estamos emocionados de ayudar a todos nuestros estudiantes a convertirse en fuertes lectores y escritores! Este año también tenemos nuevas evaluaciones, que es como comprobamos si su estudiante necesita ayuda adicional con la lectura y la escritura, y los nuevos Estándares de Aprendizaje (SOLs).

Debido a estos cambios, ahora estamos enseñando todas las habilidades de Artes del Lenguaje que su hijo necesita saber (y comprobar si necesitan ayuda adicional) durante todo el año escolar, en lugar de diferentes habilidades cada trimestre. Aunque estas habilidades serán nuevas para su hijo al principio del año, el objetivo es que su hijo se fortalezca en todas sus nuevas habilidades al final del año.

Esto significa que cuando reciba el informe de progreso de su hijo el mes que viene, puede que tenga un aspecto diferente. El profesor de su hijo le dará más información sobre los nuevos informes de progreso y sobre cómo nos aseguramos de que su hijo reciba la ayuda adicional que pueda necesitar. También puede encontrar más información en la página web de Calificaciones y Reportes de FCPS.

También tendremos nuevas maneras para que usted ayude a su niño a practicar sus habilidades de lectura y escritura en casa. ¡Estos recursos vienen pronto!

Outstanding Employee Awards

We have a fantastic team at Lorton Station and think that their work should be highlighted in a larger forum. Parents can send in a nomination for the Outstanding Employee Awards. Think about a teacher or school leader that has made a positive impact on your family and take a few minutes and email your nomination, name, category, and a letter of support to Mrs. Muller at [email protected]

 

You can nominate for the following categories:

• Outstanding Teacher
• Outstanding New Teacher
• Outstanding Principal
• Outstanding Leader
• Outstanding Professional Employee
• Outstanding Operational Employee

The criterion can be found in the attachments. If you aren't sure if the person whom you want to nominate fits the criteria, that's ok. Go ahead and nominate them and coordinator Mrs. Muller will check their eligibility. Deadline to submit a nomination is November 12th. Thank you for considering taking the time to nominate our wonderful staff. 

The deadline to submit a nomination at this link is 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.

 

Nomination Criterion English

Nomination Criterion Spanish

THANKSGIVING LUNCH IS BACK!!

Lorton Station is excited about the return of our Parent-Student Thanksgiving Lunch on November 21st. If you want to join your child for lunch, you can purchase a $5 lunch for the day in the Main Office from 8:00 - 3:30. Lorton Station will sell lunch tickets from October 28th to November 15th. We cannot support the day of purchases to ensure our Food Services staff has time to order and prepare for this special day. We hope to see you on November 21st.

9298 Lewis Chapel Road, Lorton VA 22079  |  Phone: 571.642.6000 

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Oct. 31: Early Release 2 PM (End of Quarter 1)

Oct 31: Book Character Dress Up Day

Nov. 1: Diwali (NO SCHOOL)

Nov. 4: Teacher Work Day (NO SCHOOL)

Nov. 5: Election Day (NO SCHOOL)

Nov. 6: Math and Literacy Night

Nov. 8: Lorton Station Veteran's Day Assembly

Nov. 11: Veteran's Day (NO SCHOOL)

Nov. 12: PTO Meeting (Zoom Link coming)

Nov. 14: Advanced Academic Night (How to apply)

Nov. 15: Family Movie Night

Nov. 18: Monday Early Release Day @ 1PM

• Book Character Day
• AAP Night
• Outstanding Employee Award Nomination
• Second Quarter Academic Night
• Thanksgiving Lunch is BACK!!
• Federal Impact Aid Forms
• Safeway Immunization Clinics
• Veteran's Day Information

Sights from Lorton Station Anti-Bullying Week Spirit Week!!!

Outstanding Employee Awards

We have a fantastic team at Lorton Station and think that their work should be highlighted in a larger forum. Parents can send in a nomination for the Outstanding Employee Awards. Think about a teacher or school leader that has made a positive impact on your family and take a few minutes and email your nomination, name, category, and a letter of support to Mrs. Muller at [email protected]

 

You can nominate for the following categories:

• Outstanding Teacher
• Outstanding New Teacher
• Outstanding Principal
• Outstanding Leader
• Outstanding Professional Employee
• Outstanding Operational Employee

The criterion can be found in the attachments. If you aren't sure if the person whom you want to nominate fits the criteria, that's ok. Go ahead and nominate them and coordinator Mrs. Muller will check their eligibility. Deadline to submit a nomination is November 12th. Thank you for considering taking the time to nominate our wonderful staff. 

The deadline to submit a nomination at this link is 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.

 

Nomination Criterion English

Nomination Criterion Spanish

Second Quarter Academic Night

Please join us on Nov. 6 from 6 - 7:20 PM as we conduct our second Academic Night at Lorton Station for K-6 parents. At the event, we will review the new Benchmark Advanced Curriculum that FCPS has adopted for use in the classroom. We will also review the latest math standards that Virginia adopted this year. We hope to provide you answers to three key questions.

1. What is my child learning this quarter?

2. What resources  is the school utilizing to teach my child?

3. How can I support my child at home?

 

To better support our staff in preparing for the event please complete this form by Nov. 4th

https://forms.gle/hHP8K2TLqRQdnnZA7

 

THANKSGIVING LUNCH IS BACK!!

Lorton Station is excited about the return of our Parent-Student Thanksgiving Lunch on November 21st. If you want to join your child for lunch, you can purchase a $5 lunch for the day in the Main Office from 8:00 - 3:30. Lorton Station will sell lunch tickets from October 28th to November 15th. We cannot support the day of purchases to ensure our Food Services staff has time to order and prepare for this special day. We hope to see you on November 21st.

Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.

For any families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, we will provide paper forms starting Wednesday, November 13. Paper forms should be returned by Wednesday, December 4.

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.

Need to Register for ParentVUE? 

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey. 

Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).

Safeway Immunization Clinics for All FCPS Students 

Safeway Pharmacy will host immunization clinics for any FCPS student age 18 or younger at Frost Middle School on Monday, October 28, and Tuesday, October 29, from 3 to 7 p.m.

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students age 18 or younger to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic. 

Students age 19 and older may access free immunizations at their middle/high school immunization clinic, the Fairfax County Health Department or through other community resources.

Elementary School Clinics

The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.

9298 Lewis Chapel Road, Lorton VA 22079  |  Phone: 571.642.6000 

 Attendance: 571.642.6060 | Web | Twitter

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Oct. 21: Early Release Monday 1 PM

Oct 22: PTO Fundraiser Kung Fu Tea

Oct. 21 - 25: Lorton Station Anti-Bullying Week

Oct. 25: Picture Makeup Day

Oct 25: Principal Conversations (Virtual)

Oct. 31: Early Release 2 PM (End of Quarter 1)

Nov. 1: Diwali (NO SCHOOL)

Nov. 4: Teacher Work Day (NO SCHOOL)

Nov. 5: Election Day (NO SCHOOL)

• Lorton Station Anti-Bullying Week
• National Bullying Prevention Month
• PTO Fundraiser at Kung Fu Tea
• Principal Conversations Flyer
• Veteran's Day Information

Please join us for the Lorton Station Anti-Bullying Spirit Week

9298 Lewis Chapel Road, Lorton VA 22079  |  Phone: 571.642.6000 

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Oct. 14: Teacher Work Day (NO SCHOOL)

Oct. 18: PTO Fall Festival

Oct. 21: Early Release Monday 1 PM

Oct 22: PTO Fundraiser Kung Fu Tea

Oct. 21 - 25: Lorton Station Anti-Bullying Week

Oct. 25: Picture Makeup Day

Oct 25: Principal Conversations (Virtual)

Oct. 31: Early Release 2 PM (End of Quarter 1)

• Principal Message
• Indigenous Peoples' Day
• PTO Fall Festival
• Lorton Station Anti-Bullying Week
• National Bullying Prevention Month
• Immunization Clinics for FCPS Students
• PTO Fundraiser at Kung Fu Tea
• Principal Conversations Flyer

Principal Message

Good afternoon Roadrunner families,

In the coming days, you will receive a request for a parent-teacher conference from your child's teacher. Parent-teacher conferences are a critical aspect of our home-school communication and allow us to share your child's progress and areas of growth for the school year. Families with children in grades K-3 may have a VALLSS Reading Plan Intervention conference. The new state reading assessment of the VALLSS focuses on identifying student reading levels and areas of support for the upcoming school year. If your child is in need, we will share the information in the parent-teacher conference and details on how the school will support your child for the 2024 - 2025 school year. 

As the seasons change, children must dress according to the shifting seasons. A layered approach to the seasons allows students to be warm in the morning when temperatures are at their coldest but still allows them to leave their heavier hoodies or coats in the classroom during recess. This is when we have the largest number of lost coats and jackets in our Lost and Found because kids go outside and forget them during recess. Please work with your child to remember that if you leave with a coat, you have to come home with a coat. What can always help the school identify your child's item is if you put their name and teacher in the coat. A great example is using their last name and teacher name: Legagneur, Ms. Boyd. This would go a long way to helping those lost items find their way home and keep you from buying another jacket during the season.

 

Warm Regards,

Dr. Legagneur, Mr. Barton, Ms.Champion, Ms. Kayes

 

On the second Monday of October and the month of November, people all over the United States celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Native American Heritage Month. Students deserve meaningful, sustained opportunities to learn about the diverse perspectives, experiences, and contributions of Indigenous people (globally) year-round, and these celebrations are an opportunity to honor these important stories.

To support teachers and school divisions to that end, FCPS Social Studies created The Indigenous Peoples' Day and Native American Heritage Month 180 Resource document. Teachers and school leaders will find ideas for classroom learning experiences across grade levels there. Schools may consider if information is shared through classes, school news programs, or other settings.

Please join us for the Lorton Station Anti-Bullying Spirit Week

National Bullying Prevention Month

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. To help develop a common understanding of Bullying, below is the FCPS definition. 

Bullying in Students Rights and Responsibilities is defined as: “Any aggressive and unwanted behavior that is intended to harm, intimidate, or humiliate the victim; involves a real or perceived power imbalance between the aggressor or aggressors and victim; and is repeated over time or causes severe emotional trauma. “Bullying” includes cyberbullying. “Bullying” does not include ordinary teasing, horseplay, argument, or peer conflict.”

For more information on how FCPS handles a bullying situation please visit the FCPS Bullying Prevention and Intervention webpage. Our goal is to ensure all students feel safe and welcome at school. If you have questions and/or concerns about something that is going on at school, please contact the front office so that they can support you and most importantly your student.  

 

Mes Nacional de la Prevención del Acoso “Bullying”

Octubre es el Mes Nacional de la Prevención del Acoso "Bullying". Para poder desarrollar un entendimiento común del "Bullying", a continuación se encuentra la definición de FCPS. 

El Acoso en los Derechos y Responsabilidades de los Estudiantes se define como:  "Cualquier comportamiento agresivo y no deseado que tiene la intención de dañar, intimidar, o humillar a la víctima; involucra un verdadero o percibido desequilibrio de poder entre el agresor o agresores y la víctima; y se repite en el tiempo o causa trauma emocional severo. El "Bullying" incluye el ciberacoso. "Bullying" no incluye burlas ordinarias, payasadas, discusiones o conflictos entre compañeros".

Para más información sobre cómo FCPS maneja una situación de bullying por favor visite la página web de FCPS de Prevención e Intervención de Bullying. Nuestra meta es asegurar que todos los estudiantes se sientan seguros y bienvenidos en la escuela. Si usted tiene preguntas y/o preocupaciones acerca de algo que está sucediendo en la escuela, por favor póngase en contacto con la oficina para que puedan apoyarlo y lo más importante a su estudiante.

Safeway Immunization Clinics for All FCPS Students 

Safeway Pharmacy will be providing immunizations at Frost Middle School for all FCPS students at no cost on: 

• Tuesday, October 8, 3-7 p.m.
• Saturday, October 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Monday, October 28, 3-7 p.m.

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students under the age of 19 to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic.

Elementary School Clinics

The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.

 

9298 Lewis Chapel Road, Lorton VA 22079  |  Phone: 571.642.6000 

 Attendance: 571.642.6060 | Web | Twitter

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Sept. 15 - Oct 15: Hispanic Heritage Month

Oct. 14: Teacher Work Day (NO SCHOOL)

OCt. 21: Early Release Monday 1 PM

Oct. 25: Picture Makeup Day

Oct. 31: Early Release 2 PM

Nov. 1: Diwali (NO SCHOOL)

Nov. 4: Teacher Work Day (NO SCHOOL)

Nov. 5: Election Day (NO SCHOOL)

• National Bullying Prevention Month
• Immunization Clinics for FCPS Students
• Social Studies BASAL 
• Lorton Station Chess Club
• African-American Early Lit Classes
• Hispanic American Early Lit Classes
• Hispanic Heritage Month

National Bullying Prevention Month

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. To help develop a common understanding of Bullying, below is the FCPS definition. 

Bullying in Students Rights and Responsibilities is defined as: “Any aggressive and unwanted behavior that is intended to harm, intimidate, or humiliate the victim; involves a real or perceived power imbalance between the aggressor or aggressors and victim; and is repeated over time or causes severe emotional trauma. “Bullying” includes cyberbullying. “Bullying” does not include ordinary teasing, horseplay, argument, or peer conflict.”

For more information on how FCPS handles a bullying situation please visit the FCPS Bullying Prevention and Intervention webpage. Our goal is to ensure all students feel safe and welcome at school. If you have questions and/or concerns about something that is going on at school, please contact the front office so that they can support you and most importantly your student.  

 

Mes Nacional de la Prevención del Acoso “Bullying”

Octubre es el Mes Nacional de la Prevención del Acoso "Bullying". Para poder desarrollar un entendimiento común del "Bullying", a continuación se encuentra la definición de FCPS. 

El Acoso en los Derechos y Responsabilidades de los Estudiantes se define como:  "Cualquier comportamiento agresivo y no deseado que tiene la intención de dañar, intimidar, o humillar a la víctima; involucra un verdadero o percibido desequilibrio de poder entre el agresor o agresores y la víctima; y se repite en el tiempo o causa trauma emocional severo. El "Bullying" incluye el ciberacoso. "Bullying" no incluye burlas ordinarias, payasadas, discusiones o conflictos entre compañeros".

Para más información sobre cómo FCPS maneja una situación de bullying por favor visite la página web de FCPS de Prevención e Intervención de Bullying. Nuestra meta es asegurar que todos los estudiantes se sientan seguros y bienvenidos en la escuela. Si usted tiene preguntas y/o preocupaciones acerca de algo que está sucediendo en la escuela, por favor póngase en contacto con la oficina para que puedan apoyarlo y lo más importante a su estudiante.

Safeway Immunization Clinics for All FCPS Students 

Safeway Pharmacy will be providing immunizations at Frost Middle School for all FCPS students at no cost on: 

• Tuesday, October 8, 3-7 p.m.
• Saturday, October 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Monday, October 28, 3-7 p.m.

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students under the age of 19 to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic.

Elementary School Clinics

The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.

Middle and High School Clinics

FCPS is partnering with the health department to host immunization clinics at middle and high schools. Clinics will take place during the school day. Students may only participate in the clinic at the school where they are enrolled. Parental/caregiver consent is required for students to receive immunizations.

Please check the Immunization Resources page for clinic locations, dates, and how to submit a consent form.

Social Studies Basal Resources Review

FCPS is adopting Social Studies Basal Resources for the 2025-26 school year. Basal resources are the primary resources used to support instruction in a given subject. Public review of the instructional materials under consideration — which is part of the process for selecting new resources — is underway. Visit the Community Review webpage for more information on how to view the materials online or in person. 

All community feedback will be shared with School Board members before they vote to select materials in spring 2025. FCPS adopts basal resources by the process outlined in Regulation 3004.

National Hispanic Heritage Month

From September 15 to October 15, 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.

9298 Lewis Chapel Road, Lorton VA 22079  |  Phone: 571.642.6000 

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Sept. 15 - Oct 15: Hispanic Heritage Month

Oct. 3: Rosh Hashanah (NO SCHOOL)

Oct. 4: Teacher Work Day (NO SCHOOL)

• Scheduling Family Trips
• Rosh Hashanah
• Caregiver Check List
• Lorton Station Chess Club
• African-American Early Lit Classes
• Hispanic American Early Lit Classes
• Empowering Parents - Transforming Teens
• Hispanic Heritage Month

Scheduling Family Trips or Events

Good attendance is an important life skill that will help students succeed in school and beyond.

When planning trips or family events, refer to the FCPS calendar and try to use weekends and school holidays. Every day of learning is a day toward success. Keep in mind that absences add up quickly. Students absent 10% of the school year (or just two days per month) are considered chronically absent.

When possible, schedule appointments for your child outside of school hours. If your child needs to miss school because of an illness or another reason, you must report the absence. 

Watch this video with tips on understanding the FCPS school year calendar and visit the Attendance webpage for additional information. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!

Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on Wednesday, October 2. That day is an evening-only observance day. Important events will not be held after school. 

Thursday, October 3, is a holiday for all FCPS staff. Schools and offices will be closed. 

Friday, October 4, is a teacher workday and there will be no school for students. 

See the complete school year calendar.

Parent/Caregiver Checklist: Have You Completed These Important Forms?

We understand that the multiple school forms caregivers receive during the first weeks of school can feel overwhelming, but each one helps set your child up for a successful school year! If you do not have a SIS ParentVUE account, please contact the front offic for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage. 

🩹 Immunization Requirements 

Please check with your healthcare provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up to date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school. 

You may check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to [SCHOOL NAME] front office. 

Alternative immunization documents (below) may also be provided, but they may not be uploaded in ParentVUE:  

• A healthcare provider’s written statement specifying all administered immunizations.
• A healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
• A notarized Religious Exemption form objecting to the administration of immunizations due to conflicts with religious tenets or practices.

Find more information on immunizations. 

Permission Forms

Families can easily grant permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. Parents can opt their child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. They can also change how student information is managed.Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. See how to use the tool. 

Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R)

The SR&R document explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses. Parents using SIS ParentVUE will be prompted to sign the document when logging in to that platform. A printable version of the document with a signature sheet is available on the SR&R webpage. This form should be signed and returned by Monday, September 30.

National Hispanic Heritage Month

From September 15 to October 15, 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.

9298 Lewis Chapel Road, Lorton VA 22079  |  Phone: 571.642.6000 

 Attendance: 571.642.6060 | Web | Twitter