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Greetings Laurel Ridge Families,
We are so proud of our students in grades 3-6 who have been putting forth amazing efforts on the Standards of Learning (SOL) assessments. The testing window is nearly closed, which means the end-of-year activities and celebrations will be ramping up. Thank you to the many volunteers who support our school community. Whether you’ve served as a field trip chaperone or you’ve organized Wednesday folders, we are grateful.
Next Wednesday brings our final 3-hour early release of the year. Please make sure your child’s dismissal plan is accurate.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Megan Counts
Laurel Ridge Elementary Principal
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Upcoming Laurel Ridge Events
Wednesday, May 20 - 3 Hour early Release 12:55pm
Monday, May 25 - Holiday Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 26 - Student Holiday
Wednesday, May 27 - Holiday Eid al-Adha
Friday, June 12 - Laurel Ridge Field Day! (See below)
Wednesday, June 17 - Last Day of School 1:55 Dismissal
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Laurel Ridge Yearbook
We still have some yearbooks available for sale through My School Bucks. You can go to School Store Payments to select and purchase a yearbook. The price is $22 and yearbooks will be distributed the last week of school.
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Spring Pictures Available!
Hello, Laurel Ridge Elementary School Families! Victor O'Neill Studios recently held Spring portrait day at our school and pictures are now online.
Please use the link below to view your student's Spring photos.
Please remember, the online code is your Student's ID Number.
For questions about orders, please email underclass@vosphoto.com
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Library Books Due!
Please note - all Laurel Ridge Library books are due by June 1.
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Volunteer for LRES Fall Field Day!
We need YOU!
Get ready for both indoor and outdoor fun! On Friday, June 12th, our amazing Specialists Teams are organizing a fun Fall Field Day Event and need help running various stations. Students will rotate all day to different stations, both in and around the school.
Check out the Volunteer Sign-up here: https://bit.ly/LRESFieldDaySpring2026
Please note, in order to volunteer at field day, you will need to sign up through Volunteer FCPS here and begin the process
Please use the link to preregister as a volunteer for Field Day and expedite sign in. If you have not downloaded the Raptor app, this will also prompt you to do that.
https://events.raptortech.com/registration/55402faf-e2da-46ff-be47-1b7ab2cdb256/80b49db1-d7ea-4ffc-9f0d-53071dc70627
Thank you so much for your consideration!
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2026-27 Parent Input Form
Welcome to the 4th quarter of the 25-26 school year! While we still have many exciting plans for the remainder of this school year, we are already beginning to plan for the 2025 – 2026 school year. Parents and caregivers can help our planning by completing this Parent Input Form.
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Order your school supply kit for next school year!
Laurel Ridge’s School Supply Store is already open for business. Each kit is customized to match your child’s grade-specific classroom supply list for the 2026-27 school year and they will be delivered to the classroom before the start of the school year. Order your kit at sproutsupplies.com using code LRES002. Sales end July 7, 2026.
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Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Update
On Friday, May 8, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid provided an update on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Budget. FCPS receives the majority of its funding from the Fairfax County Government and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The Fairfax County Government recently adopted its FY 2027 Budget, and at the funding levels provided, there is currently a $28 million budget gap. In addition, the state budget has not been finalized. At last Thursday's School Board meeting, the superintendent proposed adjustments that would balance the FCPS budget.
Read Dr. Reid’s message to the community for more information on the budget process and budget priorities.
New Cellphone Policy Starts July 1
On Thursday, May 7, the Fairfax County School Board approved changes to the FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R). The approved changes include updated guidance for cellphone possession and use, to align the FCPS cellphone policy with Senate Bill 108. This new Virginia law goes into effect on July 1 and states that all schools in the Commonwealth must follow a “bell-to-bell” phone-free policy.
This means that starting July 1, 2026, across all grade levels at FCPS, student cellphones, phone accessories, and all smart devices (including watches that serve a dual purpose, such as smart watches, as well as earbuds, headsets, smart glasses, and other other items connected to the internet) must be off and personally stored (i.e., put away in backpacks) for the duration of the school day — thus, no cellphones from bell to bell.
High school students will no longer be able to use cellphones and personal devices during lunchtime. More details are available on the FCPS Cellphone Policy webpage.
Other SR&R Changes for the 2026-27 School Year
Visit the FCPS website or the School Board agenda to learn about additional updates, including:
- Added guidance and procedures for in-school and out-of-school suspensions and discipline investigations, including supports for students with disabilities and multilingual learners.
- Expanded guidance and standardized disciplinary procedures (“Universal Grade Matrices”) related to harassment, hate speech, discriminatory behavior, and Title IX reporting requirements.
- Responses to incidents involving intimate images, fighting, physical aggression, object throwing, and drug policy violations.
Finish the School Year With Strong Attendance!
As we enter the final weeks of the school year, Fairfax County Public Schools appreciates your continued partnership in supporting your child’s success. Regular attendance plays an important role in helping students stay engaged in learning, maintain connections with their teachers and peers, and finish the school year strong.
Attending school consistently also helps students build valuable habits such as responsibility, perseverance, and daily routines that support success both in and out of the classroom.
If your child needs to miss school, please remember to report the absence. Full-day absences can be reported in ParentVUE. Families may also report absences by calling the school attendance line or emailing the school-designated attendance address.
If your child is experiencing challenges that are affecting attendance, we are here to help. Please contact your child’s school so staff can partner with you to provide support and resources. Learn more about attendance resources.
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